Google Nexus 7 tablet covers on the way

Do you want your ASUS tablet to look even more snazzy? Pick up one of the colourful covers then. The tablet was announced last week and is made by ASUS running on the Android OS and is called the Google Nexus 7.

Motorola Atrix HD: 4.5-inch Kevlar Android phone unveiled

I’m out of the office today but here’s your Tech fix though.

Motorola has updated its Atrix line with the Motorola Atrix HD smartphone. The device features a 4.5-inch touchscreen display with Motorola’s HD ColorBoost display technology, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and up to 32GB of microSD card storage. But does it have enough about it to tempt us away from the Samsung Galaxy S3 or iPhone? More specs this way. 



Archos 97 Carbon squares up to Nexus 7 and iPad

I’m out of the office today but here’s your Tech fix though.

In what should be an interesting year for tablets, Archos has just announced a new tablet of its own. The Archos 97 Carbon tablet is set to tout the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and Google apps. It’s out later this month in a variety of sizes, including a 7-inch model to vie for attention alongside the new Google Nexus 7. 



Sky Go and Sky Sports app for Android, iOS gets juicy feature updates

I’m out of the office today but here’s your Tech fix for today though.

The Sky Go app for iOS and Android, and Sky Sports app for iPad have been a godsend for many, helping Sky subscribers catch up on missed shows and live sport on-the-go. Now both apps have been updated with extra on-demand content from new channels, a new way to watch F1 races and Ice Cream Sandwich support for Android users. Read on for more info on the extra channels and features.

Don’t ever be lost indoors with Google indoors maps for Android

Some like Google Maps and some don’t, well’s there a new addition coming and its called Google indoor maps at the moment only for Android devices though. It will work in various places such as shopping centres, train stations and airports in either London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Birmingham.

Samsung EX2F camera delivers professional performance

Time for today’s guest post handpicked by me.

The Samsung EX2F is the company’s latest digital camera and funnily enough is successor to the EX1. Among its new features is an added Wi-Fi capability for sharing photos on the web directly from the camera and a wider f/1.8 aperture for faster shutter speeds and better performance in low-light conditions. It’s one of the largest aperture you’ll find on any compact camera.

Upgrade to Windows 8 for only £25

Microsoft in a blog post have confirmed the pricing for their next OS which is set to be released in this Autumn and its good news. The upgrade will only cost £25 for a limited period though for current Windows users who use either Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Keep reading for more info.

Samsung WB100 16-Megapixel bridge camera that won’t throw a wobbly

Time for today’s post from elsewhere handpicked by me.

Samsung has added another bridge camera to its ranks in the form of the Samsung WB100. Designed with budding photo enthusiasts in mind, this 16-megapixel sensor camera comes with 26x optical zoom lens to help you get closer to the action. More WB100 details this way.

Nike is keeping an eye on your fitness again with Nike+ Training and Basketball iPhone apps

Nike is not getting bored and is continuing to monitor your fitness with some brand new Nike+ Training and Basketball iPhone apps. Buy the Nike Lunar trainers and track your fitness. The shoe manufacturing company have also released a Basketball app letting you measure just how high that slam dunk goes.

BlackBerry 10 smartphones delayed till 2013, is it game over?

Earlier this week RIM confirmed that the first BlackBerry 10 device will swap the keyboard for a touchscreen. Now the company has announced we won’t be seeing the new BlackBerry handsets until early 2013. The news comes amid growing troubles for the company. It sounds like BlackBerry fans will have to be very patient. But will 2013 be too late for the new handsets? More this way. 



Its here! The Google Nexus 7 tablet is out

Google has revealed their latest tablet to take on Apple’s iPad and its called the Nexus 7. It comes with a 1.3GHz Tegra 3 processor and extra connectivity options than the iPad. Plus it comes loaded with the brand new Android OS, Jellybean. Prices start from £159, way cheaper than what you pay for an Apple tablet! Even better, you can order it right now.

Nintendo 3DS XL to get Circle Pad Pro attachment

When the Nintendo 3DS XL was unveiled last week one question on everyone’s lips was “where is the Circle Pad Pro attachment?” Nintendo fans need not worry. A 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro accessory is coming, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata confirmed.

SIM deal or no deal for Nokia's whopping 41-megapixel cameraphone!

Want a Nokia 808 PureView? It looks like you’ll have to go SIM-free to get hold of one. The 41-megapixel cameraphone is being shunned by UK networks. O2, T-Mobile, Orange and Vodafone are all refusing to offer the phone to its customers. And it looks like its Symbian Belle operating system is to blame. Who’d buy one now?

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has been LEAKED onto Twitter, oh!

Samsung has accidently revealed news that there is going to be a Galaxy Note 2 and that it will hopefully be coming  very soon. The news was leaked to the world on Twitter from Samsung’s Arabia Twitter account asking if people were excited for the Galaxy Note 2 release. However, this message was quickly deleted but the damage has been done.

Pioneer SMA wireless speakers first to deliver HTC Connect and Apple AirPlay music streaming

HTC has only just announced its new Connect gadget tech letting you stream music from a HTC device to compatible speakers just Apple’s AirPlay. Now, we have one of the first devices to take advantage in the form of the Pioneer SMA wireless speaker system. 



LOVEFiLM and Twentieth Century Fox team up to bring us some TV and Film exclusives

LOVEFiLM has just signed a deal with Twentieth Century Fox to bring us some more exclusive TV shows and films including classic hits such as Sons of Anarchy, 24 and Prison Break.

Spotify officially launches on BlackBerry

Spotify on BlackBerry is nothing new but only now has Spotify released an official app on the BlackBerry World app store. Previously, users had to download the service through the browser. Here’s a rundown of what to expect.

Google TV ready for UK launch, with help from Sony

Together with Sony, Google is bringing its Google TV service to the UK. A set-top box made by Sony called the Sony NSZ-GS7 will let users browse the web through their television, access on-demand entertainment services such as Netflix, and use Android applications when it launches this July. A Blu-ray version will also follow. More details, this way…

GAME gets an exclusive with the white PS3 Slim

A white 320GB Sony PlayStation 3 will land in GAME on July 6th. It was originally marketed as a Japanese exclusive however not any longer! Head to GAME on July 6th to buy one.

BlackBerry ditch the traditional keyboard!

BlackBerry maker, RIM have decided to ditch the traditional keyboard in favour of the new touchscreen. Now, the smartphone has been suffering with popularity recently with the explosion of Apple iOS and Google Android however RIM wants to change that.

Nintendo 3DS XL revealed, hits UK July 28

Nintendo has revealed its latest handheld gaming console, the Nintendo 3DS XL. The new gaming device is a larger version of the current 3DS, with a 4.88-inch screen, which is a nice 90 per cent bigger than the original, so games look even better!

Featured: Windows Phone 8: the next generation of Windows Phone unveiled

Microsoft has unveiled the next big update to its Windows Phone operating system, with a teasing glimpse of Windows Phone 8. Microsoft says the new update will offer even more features to Windows Phone users such as customised Live Tiles, NFC, better games, microSD memory card support, and more to take on main rival operating systems Android and Apple’s iOS. 


iRobot Roomba 790: the robot vacuum cleaner that thinks its a toy

We’ve always been big fans of iRobot’s Roomba vacuum cleaners. Why spend time vacuuming the house, when a robot will do it for you? The iRobot Roomba 790 is the next generation of Roomba dirt munchers. This time packing a wireless remote control, letting owners steer the robot cleaner like a toy. Is this the most fun vacuum clear ever made? It just might be, at a price. 



Sharp's £10K HD TV: 90-inch LED TV is the biggest in the world

Just when you thought TVs couldn’t get any more jaw-dropping, Sharp has unveiled a 90-inch full HD LED TV, taking the crown of the largest LED TV in the world in the process. The record-breaking Sharp LC-90LE745U is a monster in every sense, packing full HD, 3D support, and a range of Smart TV apps to boot. The 90-inch telly is available today. So, what do you get for nearly £10k worth of telly.

Featured: Microsoft Surface tablet has been unveiled and it looks awesome

Microsoft are going portable with two brand new tablets on the way called the Microsoft Surface RT Tablet and the Microsoft Surface for Windows 8 Pro bringing new and techy Windows 8 features to your eyes. These beauties certainly provide stiff competition for Apple.

Brand new Samsung wooden wireless hi-fi dock

The Samsung DA-E750 is a wooden hi-fi music system which uses something called vacuum tube technology, a pair of glass fibre speakers and one powerful subwoofer to deliver music of up to 100 watts to your ears. If you own a Samsung Galaxy S3 simply pop it into the holder and you’re away. Same goes for Apple owners.

BBC details London 2012 coverage plans: get ready for the Digital Olympics!

The London 2012 Olympic Games are expected to draw millions of tourists to the nation’s capital, and massive amounts of work has been done to prepare the city’s infrastructure to cope with the massive demands of hosting the world’s biggest sporting event.

HTC Desire C: Android's new budget champion?

HTC’s entry-level Wildfire and its successor the Wildfire S have been a massive hit at the low end of the smartphone spectrum, delivering a blend of power, performance and value for money that has proved incredibly popular with smartphone first-timers.

Get ready for the Windows 8 tablet avalanche

Apple deserves all the credit in the world for the iPad’s runaway success, but the quality of the opposition thus far hasn’t exactly made the job particularly difficult.

Audi Worthersee e-bike: fast, fun and clever

The concept of smartphones taking over the world is hardly a new one, but one gadget we never really saw getting along with the multi-talented mobile pocket wonder is the humble bicycle. Well, take a look at Audi’s Worthersee concept bike. Seems we were wrong.

Samsung Galaxy S3 pre-order from Vodafone, Three and O2 rollout

The Samsung Galaxy launched last week to much fanfare. We’ve seen many new smartphones labelled an ‘iPhone beater,’ but if there’s any smartphone that deserves the tag, it’s the Samsung Galaxy S3. The Android 4.0 smartphone already looks like being the handset of 2012 and it’s now available to pre-order from Vodafone, Three and O2 for free depending on which deal you go for. Here’s a lowdown on some of the best Samsung Galaxy S3 deals going down.

Facebook App Center: A new place to buy apps?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The App Center is a new store to purchase what Facebook is calling social apps. In the next few weeks Facebook users will be able to access the App Center on a desktop or iOS and Android device to purchase and browse social and mobile apps such as Draw Something and Spotify, which up to now have been made popular through stores such as Google Play and Apple’s App Store.

Telefonica Tu Me takes on Skype for iPhone and Android

O2 owner Telefonica has unveiled a new app called TU Me that lets users make free calls, send free text and audio messages and photos using Wi-Fi and your phone network data instead of using up your inclusive minutes in what is sure to be direct competition to the likes of instant message service WhatsApp and Skype.

BlackBerry Curve 9320: This time it’s official!

Following a series of leaks, BlackBerry maker RIM has finally launched the BlackBerry Curve 9320. The badly-kept secret is a stylish smartphone for the socially-connected, says RIM. The Curve 9320 brings with it a dedicated BBM key for instant access to messaging, access to apps and social networks and all the features needed for those tempted by a ‘Berry. 



PlayStation Vita Crystal White edition unveiled by Sony

When the PlayStation Vita first launched you could have Sony’s new handheld in any colour you wished, as long as it was black. Not anymore. From June 28th Sony will launch a Crystal White Playstation Vita in both Wi-Fi and 3G versions. Read on for how much and where to get your hands on the Crystal White edition Playstation Vita.

Motorola RAZR Maxx Android phone on sale May

Motorola has confirmed that its Motorola RAZR Maxx Android phone will be arriving in stores from the middle of May. Motorola has recently had much of its limelight snatched away by the likes of Samsung and HTC, but the dual-core Android smartphone shows signs that it could hold its own.

Samsung Galaxy S Advance budget smartphone hits UK stores!

Samsung has sprung a neat little surprise by announcing that the Samsung Galaxy S Advance will be in shops from Monday, 30th April. Think of the Samsung Galaxy S Advance as a slightly watered down Galaxy S2 that still packs some meaty specs including a dual-core processor.

Pure Twilight: dawn simulating radio now phone and Kindle-friendly

Pure Twilight, the world’s first radio to help you wake up by simulating the effects of sunrise now comes with a free charging kit for your smartphone and Amazon Kindle to power up your phone, using the Pure Twilight’s PowerPort at the back to keep your kit juiced up. More details on that, and more light shed on this world first this way. 



Koss STRIVA stunning Wi-Fi headphones revealed!

 

We’re all used to the idea of using Bluetooth to stream audio to headsets and there are any number of Wi-Fi enabled docking systems, but Koss is claiming oneupmanship with its its new STRIVA setup, as it’s claimed to be the world’s first Wi-Fi headphone system. Want to know more? Read on and find about about the Koss STRIVE Core.

Sony CMT-V75BTiP: the world’s first Magnetic Fluid iOS docks

Sony has unveiled two new music systems to dock your iPod, iPhone or iPad into. The Sony CMT-V75BTiP and the CMT-V50iP are two stylish Hi-Fi systems that use Magnetic Fluid to eliminate sound distortion. and provide the kind of crystal clear sounds our ears yearn for. If you don’t own an Apple gadget, both systems have a CD player and a USB port, too.

Speak to a friend on Skype whilst playing a game

Skype has just popped onto the Windows Phone Marketplace and now onto the PS Vita. It comes as a free app letting you make and receive calls over either a 3G or Wi-Fi connection during gameplay or not.

Universal Pictures brings iconic movies to life in London

Using augmented reality Aurasma has teamed up with Universal Pictures to recreate famous movie scenes across London’s most well-known landmarks. The movie magic comes courtesy of the Universal 100 app that makes landmarks come to life simply by pointing your Apple or Android device at them.

ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T out May just £399

The Asus Transformer Pad TF300T is the latest in a line of tablets capable of transforming into a laptop thanks to a mobile dock. Now the affordable tablet has been priced and dated. The Transformer Pad TF300T will launch in May for £399 (inc. VAT), complete with keyboard dock. Those looking for an alternative to the new iPad should definitely read on.

Alienware refreshes its gaming laptops, no upgrade for the M11x

Dell is giving its Alienware laptop range a welcome refresh, updating the Alienware M14x, M17x and M18x gaming laptops with new NVIDIA and AMD graphics and a pleasing performance and memory boost. It also appears that the M11x is sitting this one out.

Sony PlayStation 3D Display finally on sale in UK

Almost one year on from its initial unveiling, the Sony PlayStation 3D Display is finally on sale in the UK. Built for gamers, the set’s SimulView tech lets two people play on the same monitor without the need to split the screen.

Microsoft boasts of 32 different Windows 8 tablets to take on iPad

The Apple iPad continues to be the leading tablet computer. To combat this Microsoft is reportedly working with its hardware partners to launch not one, but a total of 32 different Windows 8 tablets this year, with some costing less than £200.

Panasonic Eluga Android phone: 24 April release confirmed

The Panasonic Eluga Android smartphone we first heard of back in February looks set to arrive in the UK on 24 April. Pre-orders are already being taken for the phone that is set to throw another big name manufacturer into the UK market. With some impressive specs on board, including the promise of an Android 4.0 update later this year, the Panasonic Eluga looks like big news!

Are you with Barclaycard? Do you have a smartphone? Make use of PayTag then!

Barclaycard are new to develop a little, attractive card you stick onto your smartphone to access new technology, NFC. Near Field Communication Technology lets users share data amongst others and allows us to pay for small purchases up to £15 without even slipping your wallet out in public.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 set for quad-core boost!

Good news and bad news. The bad news: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 production has reportedly stopped. The good news: so that it can be upgraded with a faster quad-core processor! The faster, revised edition, codenamed “Espresso, shouldn’t have any impact on its release date. Read on to find out about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.

Oops, someone has accidently popped the BlackBerry Curve 9320 onto the T-Mobile website

Due to an error at T-Mobile this new BlackBerry smartphone got published onto their website before being quickly taken down. However, somebody caught it just in time and here it is above. Its going to be called the BlackBerry Curve 9320 and will aim at those of you on a budget. Also, is that a new button I can see? BlackBerry are going social with a special BBM button similar to HTC’s Facebook button.