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12 Jun 2015
Acer Chromebox CXI-i38GKM
Acer Chromebox CXI-i38GKM Design and Features Chromeboxes are little things, and the CXI-i38GKM is a compact 6.51 by 5.12 by 1.3 inches (HWD). It’s the same size as its stablemate, the Acer CXI-4GKM, and the small design means that it can be placed on a desk or shelf, tucked away in a drawer, or
12 Jun 2015
Hands on: Apple CarPlay review
Hands on: Apple CarPlay review Update: During its WWDC 2015 keynote, Apple announced that CarPlay will soon go wireless – no need to connect to your car’s USB port. However, the company didn’t specify whether this connection would occur over Bluetooth or another wireless connection protocol. The firm also announced that CarPlay will soon
12 Jun 2015
Does Apple Know a Good App When it Sees One?
Does Apple Know a Good App When it Sees One? The Apple Design Awards existed before the App Store but the apps are the true star of the show now. The annual event is part of the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and it recognizes apps that stand out for their design, technology, and innovation.
12 Jun 2015
Mesh Elite Game Changer 980 review
Mesh Elite Game Changer 980 review Do it yourself. Or pay someone else to sort it all out for you. This, dear readers, is the perennial problem for any well-heeled purchaser of PCs. If you’re monied, of course, the default option at the higher end of the market is to buy a pre-built PC.
12 Jun 2015
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is one of the latest entrants in Sony’s rapidly expanding line of Xperia Z handsets. Though the original Xperia Z was only launched in March 2013, there have since been three main entries into Sony’s flagship line (the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z2 and the
12 Jun 2015
Nokia Lumia 635 review
Nokia Lumia 635 review The Nokia Lumia 635 adds a sprinkling of 4G magic and external bling to the impressively solid and ultra-affordable Nokia Lumia 630. It makes a positive first impression but is its existence strictly necessary? While Microsoft’s modern Windows Phone reinvention was intended as a premium smartphone experience, Nokia has established
09 Jun 2015
Nvidia Shield Remote
Nvidia Shield Remote Nvidia sees its microconsole as a gaming machine first and everything else second. The bundled Shield Wireless Controller is a perfectly functional gamepad, but if you just want a simple, small, light way to control the device, you need to spend a bit more. The Shield Remote is a $49.99 companion controller, and
09 Jun 2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is super rugged, super ugly
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is super rugged, super ugly Samsung’s Galaxy S6 is getting a quick update with a brand new hardier design. It’s called the Galaxy S6 Active and it comes with a few extra features on top of the new look. This time around there’s IP68 dust and waterproofing protection, a 3,500mAh
09 Jun 2015
iOS 8 vs iOS 9
iOS 8 vs iOS 9 Apple has announced iOS 9 at its WWDC 2015 event in San Francisco. While iOS 8 brought a raft of new features, iOS 9 is more of an incremental offering. There’s still a range of features to get our teeth into, so let’s see how it differs from the
09 Jun 2015
What iOS 9 tells us about the iPhone 6S
What iOS 9 tells us about the iPhone 6S Your tall tale-telling friend is wrong. A new iPhone wasn’t announced today at Apple’s WWDC 2015, but the software-focused conference did clue us in on the rumoured smartphone. The iOS 9 release date and its dozens of new features came together to give us a