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Review: Motorola Atrix 2
Tue, 1st May 2012
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It’s always fun to play with a new gadget – especially when you don’t know much about it and don’t know what to expect.
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Review: WD MyBook Live Home Network Drive
Tue, 1st May 2012
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gaming
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The WD MyBook Live lets you store 120 Videos, 250,000 songs (as if anyone actually has that many!) or 200,000 photos. Pretty amazing.
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Review: Kobo Ereader
Tue, 1st May 2012
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In our Kobo eReader review, it lags in sexiness and speed but offers a clear, sunlight-friendly display and ease of use for book lovers.
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Review: The Ereader Experience
Tue, 1st May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
From carrying a library in your bag to battling with tech, our review explores the highs and lows of eReaders from Kobo to Sony.
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NetGuide May issue sneak preview
Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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windows
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techday
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netguide
Dive into NetGuide's May issue for an all-encompassing look at Windows 8, tips for Google mastery, podcasting how-tos, and DJ tech insights.
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Windows 8 'release preview' coming in June
Wed, 25th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Microsoft to launch Windows 8 'release preview' in June, hinting at a near-final build ahead of public release.
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Too soon for copyright infringement fee review
Wed, 18th Apr 2012
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gaming
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uc
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Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran agrees with a panel of ISP legal reps that there's not enough information to say how the charge is working.
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Game review: Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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gaming
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Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 on PS Vita disappoints with cramped levels and weak puzzles, tarnishing both franchises.
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Game review: Kinect Star Wars
Tue, 17th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Kinect Star Wars, aiming for the younger crowd, delivers mixed force-powered joy but leaves seasoned fans wanting.
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DLC Review: Gears of War 3 – Forces of Nature
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Publishers Epic have said this is likely to be the final content drop for Gears of War; can they end this stunning series on a high?.
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Game review: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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gaming
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Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City disappoints, straying far from its roots with poor AI and unsatisfying gameplay.
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Game review: Syndicate
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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gaming
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EA Games’ Syndicate shifts from its 90s real-time strategy roots to deliver a polished, albeit derivative, cyberpunk FPS focused on corporate warfare.
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Review: Franklin Explorer Roadie EVS-5000 Mobile Audio System
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Back in the 80’s, the boom box was the ultimate in portable music solutions, blasting out music to all within earshot.
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Review: TomTom Go Live 2050 World GPS
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
How many times have you tried to escape for a weekend getaway only to end up sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for hours?.
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Game review: FIFA Street
Wed, 28th Mar 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
FIFA Street captures the essence of small-scale soccer, but lacks responsiveness and style compared to the main franchise.
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Review: Logitech Illuminated Keyboard
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Logitech's Illuminated Keyboard shines with ease in the dark, offering a sleek design and comfortable typing, though its high price may dim its appeal.
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Game Review: SSX
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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gaming
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SSX reignites the snowboarding genre with a thrilling mix of challenges, global events, and a touch of social gaming magic.
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Game review: Mass Effect 3
Fri, 23rd Mar 2012
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gaming
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Despite the controversy over the ending - and plenty of other niggles - Mass Effect 3 still does what Mass Effect games do best: tell a kick-ass story.
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Game review: Unit 13 on PS Vita
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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Zipper Interactive's Unit 13 for PS Vita blends arcade fun with tactical shootouts, offering fresh dynamic missions despite AI flaws.
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News: developer preview features, answers from the community, Itsy, and more!
Tue, 20th Mar 2012
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personal computing devices
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apple
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twitter
New Mountain Lion developer preview brings Safari tab-syncing across devices and Twitter notifications, alongside community answers on Apple Store.