One of the most remarkable stories in the technology industry has been the rise of Asrock as a leading mainboard manufacturer. This company started life as an off-shoot from established manufacturers in 2002. At the start, it provided simple, low-cost alternative options for the system building sector of the PC …
Read More »Tesco UK 7 inch Hudl tablet selling now online and instore
We posted about the Hudl last week but now it is available both online and in store across the United Kingdom. The new 7 inch tablet is Tesco's own brand competitor to battle the Amazon Kindle Fire HD and Google's Nexus 7. The Hudl only costs £119 with 119 Tesco …
Read More »GTA Online Microtransactions between £1.99 and £13.49
Grand Theft Auto have detailed the cost of their microtransactions – which range in price between £1.99 and £13.49 according to a report on Eurogamer. EuroGamer claims they have a source ‘with early access to the mode' and said ‘while details may still be tweaked prior to its final release, …
Read More »Sony announce Bravia Smart Stick HDMI dongle
Sony have announced their new Android HDMI dongle for TV's. The new Bravia Smart Stick providers users with access to the Google Play app store, Chrome Internet Browser and other Sony related applications. The device has a built in HDMI input and pass through function meaning that a set top …
Read More »Omate TrueSmart hits $850,000 on Kickstarter
Many KickStarter campaigns crash and burn, but every so often one raises so much money that it easily surpasses the initial goal outline. A gadget company based in New York called Omate recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for their TrueSmart smartwatch. They claim the product is a ‘truly standalone' device …
Read More »41MP Nokia Lumia 1020 UK release date confirmed
Nokia Lumia followers will be happy to hear that the company have confirmed their release date in the United Kingdom. There has been much talk about the smartphone already, thanks in part to the 41 megapixel camera built into the product. The release date is set for September 25th, although …
Read More »Army showcase mobile chemical weapons neutraliser
Syria have said they will accept the Russian plan to place their chemical weapons under their control but many people are obviously still concerned that the problem is not yet resolved. Earlier this year the US Department of Defense created a new system which could quickly move chemical weapons disposal …
Read More »Binatone release retro Brick phone with 28 hours talk time
Technology may be advancing every day, but most of us with a new, modern smartphone often have to recharge our battery every day. If you are on the phone a lot with business, this can be frustrating. UK electronics company Binatone have showcased their new ‘The Brick' phone which has …
Read More »Vodafone launches 4G in another 5 cities with 4GB extra data
Vodafone announced that their 4G network will be hitting Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Sheffield on 28 September. They added that by the end of the year the service will be available in Bradford, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle by the end of the year. London has had 4G …
Read More »Lexar release four bay USB 3.0 card reader
Lexar have announced the new Professional Workflow HR1, a four bay USB 3.0 card reader hub designed for professional photographers. This new multi card reader has four different trays which can be individually removed for portability. The four trays are stacked vertically to save physical desk space. All four can …
Read More »Xbox One released before Playstation 4, will it help drive more sales?
Many gamers are waiting with bated breath for the new consoles from Sony and Microsoft, and yesterday the Windows giant announced that the Xbox One would be released on the 22nd of November. The Sony prelaunch Playstation 4 details have been more warmly received by the enthusiast user, not really …
Read More »LG unveil 1080p G Pad 8.3 tablet
2013 has been a tough year for Apple, their market share continues to slide as they struggle to release killer new products to grab the attention of the mass market. LG have decided to capitalise on Apple's inability to release an iPad Mini with retina screen. Their new G Pad …
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