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Android gets BitTorrent share ‘n’ sync tool

The new BitTorrent share ‘n' sync tool called BitTorrent Sync has been released after Alpha testing, available to download for Android devices. Having used the Alpha for a short while, I can say there really isn't much in the software to make it stand out from competitors such as DropBox. …

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Women paving the way for tablet growth

Men may be seen globally as being most interested in new technology but UK research has detailed that more women are using tablets than men. A survey of 3,824 British adults by YouGov show that women claim 52 percent of tablet market share in the UK, up from 43 percent …

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Autonomous cars on UK roads by end of year

A government policy paper was published this week, showing that Autonomous cars will be tested on UK roads before the end of the year. The BBC say that trials will take place on less busy rural and suburban roads using the ‘semi autonomous mode' which will allow a driver to …

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Whatsapp dropping up-front fee on iOS

Whatsapp, one of the world's most popular communication platform – the owners even claim it has more messages and regular users than Twitter – has announced it is finally going free on iOS – at least for the first year. After that, you'll need to cough up the princely sum …

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The world and his dog is suing the NSA

Headed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a large group of different businesses and organisations, including those representing drug reform, gun lobby groups, religious councils, privacy advocates and environmental groups, have filed a lawsuit against the American National Security Agency, Department of Justice, attorney general Eric Holder, his assistant, the FBI …

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Outlook 2013 comes to Windows RT

We reported yesterday that Microsoft are getting more aggressive with their Surface tablet pricing. Sales have not been as high as the company would like, so dropping the price seemed like a logical move to attract a wider audience. Microsoft have stepped up, to address the lack of email client …

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Google update Maps for iOS

Google have updated their MAPS application for iOS just after they the company updated it for Android. The latest version of Google Maps for iOS now includes almost all the features that Android using have been enjoying for a week. The new iOS version can be downloaded now and it …

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Sony eases back on PlayStation video DRM

Sony has eased back on its DRM throttle and made it much easier for people to download and re-download shows they've paid for in the past on the PlayStation platform, adding support for unlimited downloads across multiple devices. There's also the addition of a cloud library, meaning if you buy …

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Apollo landing sites to be given World Heritage status

For the first time in history, plots of land outside of the confines of our small planet, are set to be given World Heritage Site status, future-proofing these areas to help protect them against any disturbance than might occur when we expand our borders to establish legitimate colonies on other …

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Rabbids Rayman spin-off getting own TV show

A television show based off of the Rayman spin off characters, Rabbids, is set to debut next month on American Television. Called, Rabbids Invasion, it's a cartoon series that will begin airing on Nickelodeon in the Saturday morning timeslot and the series is set to run for 26, 30 minute …

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Tired? use the NapAnywhere pillow

If you like napping when you are travelling then the new NapAnywhere pillow might just be the next gadget on your shortlist. The new design is designed to support your neck, even when sitting straight up. Ideal for those plane flights. Some of our staff would feel right at home …

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Compulab unveil $99 Utilite miniature computer

Compulab, a PC maker in the US have announced their latest tiny computer.  The system is designed to run a desktop grade Ubuntu Linux distro or a fully featured Android OS. At only $99 we can see a wide audience for this diminutive machine. The machine measures only 135mm x …

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Microsoft slashes US Surface tablet pricing

Update: Eagle eyed reader Martyn Hall has furnished us with a link to better UK pricing. Don't go direct if you want one of these, as Curry's looks to have slashed the pricing on its Surface stock too. Get it here for under £280. Microsoft has shown favouritism to our …

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Microsoft: we need to do more work to talk

Microsoft's chief product officer for the Xbox One, Marc Whitten, has spoken out in an interview with IGN, about how he feels Microsoft failed to communicate the real message of its next-gen console and that that's the reason for the flip-flopping behaviour of the company. ““I think it’s pretty simple. …

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