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Nvidia GeForce GTX Battlebox systems aim to push 4K gaming

2 October 2013, 11:00

Working with PC system builders worldwide to make “a new breed of gaming machine”.

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Cubify Cube 3D printer debuts at PC World and Currys today

2 October 2013, 10:05

Consumer friendly designed 3D printer receives files via Wi-Fi.

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Ex-Microsoft execs launch beer making device on Kickstarter

1 October 2013, 15:20

The web-connected PicoBrew Zymatic makes craft beer recipes in your home.

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AMD spent as much as $8 million on EA/DICE Battlefield 4 deal

1 October 2013, 12:15

Also the AMD Radeon R9 290X looks set for a 15th October launch.

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IKEA starts to sell solar panels for UK homes

1 October 2013, 10:45

Will the 3.36 kilowatt system be enough to power all the PCs and gadgets in your home?

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Microsoft adds ‘smart files’ OCR capability to SkyDrive

1 October 2013, 09:49

Adds the ability to search for text strings in your SkyDrive photo uploads.

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Acer Iconia W4 Windows 8.1 Bay Trail tablet seen at Intel event

30 September 2013, 15:45

Video shows a hands-on with this unannounced Acer tablet.

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Apple iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 rumours heat up

30 September 2013, 12:15

Gold, silver and space grey finishes, finger print sensor shown in leaked pictures.

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AMD and Raptr launch the AMD Gaming Evolved App (beta)

30 September 2013, 10:45

It’s the red team’s version of the GeForce Experience games optimisation app.

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Microsoft publishes first Windows 8.1 commercial

30 September 2013, 09:45

It’s optimistically entitled “Windows 8.1 Everywhere”.

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Toshiba announces dual-lens ‘depth camera’ module for mobile

27 September 2013, 15:31

The TCM9518MD incorporates twin 5-megapixel CMOS camera modules.

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Google shifts to new ‘Hummingbird’ search algorithm

27 September 2013, 11:00

And it celebrates its 15th birthday with an interactive piñata doodle.

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Windows Phone and Windows app stores to merge in spring

27 September 2013, 09:45

Also Windows Phone and Windows RT are expected to combine.

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Micron Hybrid Memory Cube engineering samples start to ship

26 September 2013, 15:00

Micron’s high bandwidth stacked memory offers “a dramatic step forward in memory technology”.

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Amazon launches Kindle Fire HDX quad-core tablet range

25 September 2013, 11:00

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 equipped tablets are slimmer, lighter, with higher res displays.

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Apple updates iMac all-in-one computer range

25 September 2013, 09:45

Haswell processors, new graphics chips, faster Wi-Fi and PCIe flash storage.

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Argos and eBay collaborate: buy on eBay, collect free from Argos

24 September 2013, 17:20

Trial service to start with 50 eBay merchants and 150 Argos stores.

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Samsung launches ISOCELL enhanced CMOS imaging sensor

24 September 2013, 12:00

ISOCELL is said to greatly improve low light imaging performance.

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Microsoft introduces Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 at New York event

23 September 2013, 17:10

A wide range of new accessories are also announced. New tablets to arrive on 22nd Oct.

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Have AMD Hawaii R9-290X benchmarks and pics leaked?

23 September 2013, 15:05

Here's some tasty leaks to whet your appetite a couple of days before the official Hawaii event.

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Tesco launches Hudl, a 7-inch Android based tablet, for £119

23 September 2013, 12:15

Using ClubCard vouchers the tablet will cost just £60.

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The $100 3D Peachy Printer blasts past Kickstarter funding targets

23 September 2013, 11:00

Bargain priced 3D printer takes a new approach.

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Firefox made touch friendly for Windows 8 in Aurora release

23 September 2013, 09:45

Touch friendly Firefox is getting much closer to general release with this milestone.

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Android 4.4 KitKat launch date outed by Nestle Facebook update

20 September 2013, 12:30

New corporate buddy lets slip the October release plans.

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HP laptop with built-in Leap Motion sensor is unveiled

20 September 2013, 10:00

It’s called the HP ENVY 17 Leap Motion Special Edition.

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As new iPhones hit retail an iOS 7 lock screen vulnerability is found

20 September 2013, 09:00

Also UK pre-orders for the new Apple iPhone 5C have been “a big disappointment”.

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Android CyanogenMod team raise $7m to found a company

19 September 2013, 16:35

The first aim is to make CyanogenMod easy and safe to install via a Play Store app.

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AMD schedules webcast for GPU 2014 showcase next week

19 September 2013, 12:45

Tune in to the Hawaii based event on 25th Sept 2013 at 3 pm EDT.

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Nvidia reveals the Tegra Note, powered by Tegra 4

19 September 2013, 10:18

New stylus equipped tab, designed for Nvidia AIB partners. Suggested retail price is $199.

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Innodisk’s Power Secure protects SSDs from power failure data loss

18 September 2013, 12:45

A new hardware and firmware-based power failure protection system for SSDs is detailed.

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Windows 8.1 pricing and packaging revealed

18 September 2013, 10:00

Microsoft also says you will be able to install Windows 8.1 from scratch.

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Latest Intel Iris and HD graphics driver offers 26 bug fixes

17 September 2013, 14:30

New Haswell and Ivy Bridge drivers support Windows 7 and Windows 8 systems.

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Nokia delays phablet and tablet launches due to Surface clash

17 September 2013, 12:15

The 6-inch and 10.1-inch devices were originally planned for launch later this month.

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