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24 May 2013
News: iWatch Sighting in Latest Apple Ad?

Apple's newest TV ad might be revealing a glimpse of the rumored iWatch, best that's the only good thing about it, writes CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige.
News: My car, my office: Essential gadgets for the road warrior

Commuting is tough. Working out of your car all day is tougher. From traveling salesmen to offsite service professionals to couriers, millions of people worldwide spend their nine-to-five hours behind the wheel. And they need to stay in touch--online, dialed in, and powered up--all day. That's not easy to do when you're constantly on the move.
22 May 2013
News: Amazon's Kindle Worlds to publish officially licensed (but probably still insane) fan fiction

Online fan fiction (or "fanfic") has long been a bizarre literary sideshow where crazy people go to explore completely impractical scenarios and insane sexual fantasies involving established characters from all the branches of the pop culture tree. All the branches. However, this darkened surreal corner of the Internet may soon find itself dragged out into the light of legitimacy. Amazon has announced that it is jumping into the officially licensed fan fiction business with its new Kindle Worlds publishing platform.
How-Tos: How to get an iPhone out of recovery mode

Sometimes, when an update or restore goes wrong, your iPhone or iPad is no longer recognised by iTunes and may continually restart, never showing the Home screen. Here's how to get your iOS device into and out of recovery mode.
News: Does the Xbox One have to be online?

Last night Microsoft unveiled its Xbox One, aka the Xbox 720 and successor to the Xbox 360. Prior to its announcement the Xbox One was rumoured to demand an always-on internet connection, and much of the games console's new functionality does indeed require you to be online. But does the Xbox One have to be online at all times?
Buying Advice: Wireless speakers buying guide

Whether you're buying a portable or a mains-powered wireless speaker system, it's important to know what to look for. Our buyer's guide explains all you need to know about AirPlay, Bluetooth, Apt-X and more.
How-Tos: How to: Home energy-saving tips

The best energy-saving tips to save you money and help save the planet: cut electricity and heating bills.
21 May 2013
Test Centre: Xbox One launch video: as it happened

The new Xbox launched tonight. You can re-watch the video of the Xbox One launch here. Also: Xbox One launch details.
How-Tos: How to factory reset on an iPhone or iPad

If you're selling your iPhone or iPad, you'll want to wipe it clean of all your stuff, including email, photos, contacts plus all your apps and logins for Facebook, eBay and more. We explain how to reset your iOS device to factory settings. Updated: 21st May 2013
20 May 2013
Feature: What to expect from the Xbox 720

Tomorrow Microsoft will reveal the next generation of Xbox console. Here's what to expect from the fabled Xbox 720 and PS4 rival.
17 May 2013
News: Samsung to address Galaxy S4 storage problems

After appearing on BBC's Watchdog, Samsung has said it will look to address the storage issues surrounding its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone.
Archos announces 80 Xenon tablet

Archos has announced a new tablet to its line-up, the 3G enabled 80 Xenon with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
16 May 2013
News: Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition unveiled

At its Google I/O 2013 developer conference, Google announced it will sell a version of the Galaxy S4 running stock Android.
News: Microsoft Surface Pro UK release date and pice

Microsoft has finally announced that its Surface Pro tablet will go on sale in the UK by the end of May.
15 May 2013
News: Google announces Play Music All Access

Google has announced an update to its Play Music service called All Access at Google I/O 2013 which will take on Spotify.
News: Android dominates smartphone market

Google Android smartphones are dominating the market, according to the latest figures from Gartner.
News: BlackBerry to launch BBM for iOS and Android

BlackBerry will launch BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) on both iOS and Android this summer.
14 May 2013
News: Don't hold your breath for a Kindle with a color screen any time soon

Amazon's Kindle e-readers and tablets could someday be brighter, cheaper, and more battery efficient, now that the company has acquired Liquavista--but the acquisition doesn't necessarily mean color e-ink screens are in our immediate future, as many have been quick to speculate.
News: Google Play Games leaked

Google I/O developer conference is just around the corner but Google Play Games has already been leaked.
13 May 2013
News: Sony announces Xperia ZR smartphone

Sony has announced its Xperia ZR smartphone which will get a release date in the second quarter of the year.