Stories by Patrick - Page 5
Hands-on Review: Garmin VIRB XE
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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garmin
The action cam genre has sprung up out of nowhere with compact, rugged but high quality video cameras becoming the must-have gadget.
Hands-on Review: Asus UX305
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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notebook
I was pleasantly surprised by Asus's latest mid-range offering, the Zenbook UX305, which offers a surprisingly solid build and bang per buck value.
Google to launch two new Nexus devices from LG and Huawei
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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google
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nexus
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technology gifts
It looks like Google's Nexus smartphone/tablet lineup, which usually feature their latest version of Android is about to get two new additions.
Hands-on Review: Android Wear 5.1.1 update finally arrives
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Perhaps the most hyped aspect of the update and the latest crop of Android Wear gear is that Wear devices can now use Wi-Fi networks.
Cereal virtual reality?
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apps
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ar
Kellogg's is bringing back a cool cereal box prize that gives smartphone owners their very own taste of virtual reality.
Could this be the cutest Star Wars Toy ever?
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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star wars
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reviews
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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.
Hands-on Review: Adata's UC330 Phone to USB thumb drive
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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.
Hands-on Review: Philips Hue Tap
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hue tap
Perhaps the biggest benefit of the Hue lighting gear is the ability to control lighting wirelessly with an Android or IOS smartphone,.
Hands-on Review: Sony M4 Aqua
Fri, 4th Sep 2015
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
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.
In real life: Rise of the machines
Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
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robots
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drones
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nato
Sometimes real life has a habit of mimicking Hollywood. Recent events however, could signal the chilling beginning of a robopocalypse.
Android Wear app for IOS to launch soon
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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wearables
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ios
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apple
After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, it's finally happened - Android Wear smart watches can finally play nice on iPhones.
Hands-on review Samsung S6 Edge+: Yes size DOES matter
Thu, 27th Aug 2015
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gaming
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semiconductors
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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.
Samsung's soon-to-launch Gear S2 smartwatch
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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wearables
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samsung gear
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reviews
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.
Hands-on Review: Belkin Insight Switch
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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gaming
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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.
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.
Hands-on Review: The Huawei P8
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
With their latest smartphone, the P8, Huawei are changing their spots, offering flagship level specs at a mid-range price.
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.
6th Gen iPod touch: First impressions
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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apple
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apple iphone
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ipod
There have since been numerous iPod revisions. Now Apple has launched their latest refresh. Here are my first impressions.
Hands-on Review: Western Digital EX4100
Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Western Digital's EX4100 NAS offers user-friendly storage and sharing capabilities for homes and small businesses.
Hands-on Review: Sony Smart Watch 3
Mon, 25th May 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Sony's Smart Watch 3 entices with built-in GPS and a sporty look, catering to the active and stylish with its versatile design.