Xbox 360 smashes console sales records

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This time of year is the season to be jolly, they say, and that’s especially true for the gaming industry, with sales of both consoles and games always going through the roof in the run-up to Christmas.

iPhone 4S dominates UK smartphone market

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The Apple iPhone 4S was criticised by some of the tech press when it launched in early October for being too similar to the existing iPhone 4, but that doesn’t seem to have dented the UK public’s enthusiasm to snap up the latest Apple handset.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus returns

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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone launched in October and was the first handset to run on Google’s brand new Ice Cream Sandwich OS. It  also features a 4.65-inch 720p HD screen and dual-core 1.2GHz processor under its hood; it was soon taken off the shelves due to a bug though which affected the in-phone volume even during a call. This problem has now been rectified, it was an issue that was supposedly caused by the phone being used on a 2G frequency.

Microsoft Office on its way to the Apple iPad

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Microsoft’s tablet ambitions might only be realised once Windows 8 finally touches down in the second half of next year, but it looks like its Microsoft Office suite might be getting some tablet action considerably sooner.

Acer aren’t giving up on the Liquid Express

Its called the Acer Liquid Express and if you’re on the market looking for a budget smartphone this one could be for you. We’ve been here before with the Acer and their Liquid line but they make a comeback with this stylish Android handset in tact.

Nintendo 3DS System Update set for December 8th

The Nintendo 3DS seems to be fairing well at the moment. The arrival of Mario Karts has finally seen an upturn in sales figures and for those who already own the handheld you’ll be glad to know an official software update is coming on 8th December, so not long to wait.

Qwerty all the way with the Motorola DROID 4

Motorola seem to be churning these smartphones out non-stop at the moment with the recent DROID 2 and DROID 3 all released with a small number of months between the two. Anyway, now its all about the DROID 4 which will sport a full qwerty keyboard, yes five rows of qwerty letters.

Petrol or pedal power from the Derringer Cycle

Like the idea of cyling to work but just can’t be bothered pedaling up the bigger hills? The Derringer Cycle could be the perfect solution, packing a 50cc engine into its frame so you’ll no longer be stuck behind the local bus.

Roku media streamer to out play Apple TV in UK?

Roku look set to launch a range of media streamers here in the UK early in 2012 and putting the squeeze on the already basic offerings of Apple TV, which frankly suffers from choice on this side of the pond. Read on to find out how Roku can offer you up to 350 channels for less than you think!

Virgin Media TiVo update bags iPlayer, Spotify coming!

Own a Virgin Media TiVo box sat tucked away under your TV? Well, things just started getting a whole lot better for the service as new updates, bringing with it a bunch of new features and tools, started rolling out last night and will carry on until the 24th November. Virgin Media TiVo owners read on and rejoice!

Archos Arnova 9 G2: New Android tablet goes official

Archos has just made official the brand new Archos Arnova 9 G2 tablet. The Arnova 9 G2 is an Android tablet packing a complement of useful features. It should also sit at the affordable end of the range – read on to find out more.

Pre-order the PlayStation Vita now for some freebies

 

PlayStation Vita is the successor to the Sony PSP Go and arrives in the UK next February, however those considering buying one might want to grab one right now whilst the company are giving away some awesome freebies.

There are two funky new BlackBerry smartphones on their way

RIM, the brains behind BlackBerry has just unveiled two shiny new additions to the Bold and Curve series, 9790 and 9380.

Siri security cracked: Could now appear on other gadgets

A team of tech experts have cracked the security controls of the Apple iPhone 4S, in a move that could see the Apple voice assistant spread to more gadgets.

Need for Speed: The Run bags exclusive cars only for the PS3

Need for Speed: The Run arrives in the shops this week with seven hot exclusive cars up for grabs all exclusive to the PS3.

Apple are to replace fault iPod Nanos

Are you one of the many people who own an Apple iPod? Are you the one of the many people who an Apple iPad Nano bought between September and December 2006? If you are then you may be eligible for a brand new one whether it will be  an original or a shiny new model remains to be unseen.

Netflix ties up exclusive Lionsgate films in new deal

Netflix and major Hollywood movie studio Lionsgate have sealed a deal to stream its movies exclusively to the service when it launches in the UK and Ireland next year. This means that upcoming movies such as The Expendables 2 will stream exclusively on Netflix, letting you watch the films on your Xbox 360, PS3 or Nintendo Wii.

BlackBerry BBX smartphones are to receive a brand new design

BlackBerry BBX is the new OS and will be running on brand new smartphones due to be launched next year. The new design change will very much resemble the company’s tablet, the PlayBook and could even come without a qwerty keyboard!

Nokia Champagne is spotted

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Another Windows Phone from Nokia has been leaked called the Nokia Champagne running on the next version of Windows Phone, Tango according to Slashgear.

Users details on Steam are compromised in a security breach

If you are user of PC gaming download service, Stream you are advised to change your account passwords due to a recent security breach.