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Stories by Patrick - Page 7

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Into the River ban a complete fail
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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amazon
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family first
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censorship
Because Into the River is available online, the odds are that an interim restriction order will be about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.
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Could this be the cutest Star Wars Toy ever?
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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reviews
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star wars
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technology gifts
Orbotix have crafted what is likely to be one of the cutest Star Wars toys I’ve seen for awhile. Better still, BB-8 is also a hell of a lot of fun.
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Hands-on review: Adata’s UC330 Phone to USB thumb drive
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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wearables
Here’s a toughie. I needed to quickly back up everything on my Huawei P8 smartphone before I updated its firmware so it’d work with Android Wear.
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Hands-on review: Philips Hue Tap
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Perhaps the biggest benefit of the Hue lighting gear is the ability to control lighting wirelessly with an Android or IOS smartphone,.
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Hands-on review: Sony M4 Aqua
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Aimed at smartphone fans who like the look of Sony’s Xperia Z series hardware, but want to avoid selling a kidney to buy an Xperia flagship device.
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In real life: Rise of the machines
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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robots
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drones
Sometimes real life has a habit of mimicking Hollywood. Recent events however, could signal the chilling beginning of a robopocalypse.
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Android Wear app for IOS to launch soon
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, it’s finally happened - Android Wear smart watches can finally play nice on iPhones.
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Hands-on review Samsung S6 Edge+: Yes size DOES matter
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
Since then, Samsung has launched the S6 Edge+, a super-size version of their successful S6 Edge smartphone. There’s hardly any plastic anywhere.
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Hands-on review: Sony Android Smart TV
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
With competition escalating in an already tough market TV makers are striving to develop a compelling product that’ll give them a unique selling point.
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Samsung’s soon-to-launch Gear S2 smartwatch
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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wearables
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reviews
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personal computing devices
Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch set to redefine wearability with a sleek round face and a battery that outlasts rivals. Details emerge ahead of Berlin reveal.
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Hands-on review: Belkin Insight Switch
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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Belkin have come up with an even smarter and easier way to up your home. The Insight Switch is not only smart, it’s incredibly useful.
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Has the UK entered digital prohibition?
Wed, 12th Aug 2015
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digital entertainment
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piracy
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digital music
UK High Court overturns private copyright exceptions, potentially turning millions of ordinary people into lawbreakers. Digital blockade ineffective.
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Hands-on review: The Huawei P8
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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gaming
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With their latest smartphone, the P8, Huawei are changing their spots, offering flagship level specs at a mid-range price.
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Stop whinging about the DVD player app for Windows 10
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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windows
The issue that appears to have got Giz’s pants bunched up is the fact that Microsoft are charging US$15 for their DVD-playing app.
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Tech gadgets and travelling - we break it down
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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reviews
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personal computing devices
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apple
From versatile smartphones to sleek e-readers, discover how the right tech can enhance your travel without the luggage fees.
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6th Gen iPod touch: First impressions
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
There have since been numerous iPod revisions. Now Apple has launched their latest refresh. Here are my first impressions.
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Samsung Galaxy Gear VR - first impressions
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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reviews
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
Samsung's Galaxy Gear VR blends cutting-edge tech with immersive fun, despite some pixilation. Our first look dives into the highs and lows.
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Hands-on review: Garmin nüviCam
Tue, 28th Jul 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
In car GPS makers have struggled to compete with smartphones in recent years. Garmin are hoping that the nüviCam LMT will help turn the tide.
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Freeview Plus lands
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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freeview
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freeviewplus
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3now
NZ pioneers again with Freeview Plus, fusing on-demand online content with broadcast TV for a seamless viewing revolution.
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Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Suffering from nomophobia? A UK study suggests 66% of Brits might be, as we ponder our addiction to the ever-present smartphone.