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Metro: Last LightMetro: Last Light is a linear, story-driven first person shooter, and the sequel to 2010’s fairly successful Metro 2033.
Review: HTC OneThe HTC One is a top-tier smartphone with a revolutionary 'UltraPixel' camera, which sacrifices resolution for exceptional low-light photographic performance.
Review: Samsung Galaxy S4The Galaxy S4 feels a lot like an upgrade of the Galaxy S3, and some would argue that's not a good thing.
Microsoft turns room into video game with IllumiRoom projectThe IllumiRoom project from Microsoft Research turns a living room into a video game with projected images that extend and complement the main television screen. The realistic effect, if commercialized, could propel Microsoft's gaming business far beyond its competition.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition to launch with stock Android

Friday, 17 May, 2013 At its Google I/O 2013 developer conference, Google announced it will sell a version of the Galaxy S4 running stock Android.

Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr try out social networking apps for Glass

Friday, 17 May, 2013 While Google promotes its Glass head-mounted display as a new way for people to receive and document information on the fly, several social networking companies including Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr now want a piece of the action, by offering social applications on the device.

The International Space Station springs a leak (and other space stories you missed)

Friday, 17 May, 2013 In case you missed it, Commander Chris Hadfield and his crew made their way back to Earth Monday night after two months aboard the International Space Station, and the Canadian Space Agency streamed it live. It was quite the homecoming - be sure to check out the recording.

SCE announces Gran Turismo 6

Thursday, 16 May, 2013 In news that will shock approximately zero people, Sony Computer Entertainment today announced Gran Turismo 6 for the PlayStation 3.

HP's latest hybrids sport Nvidia Tegra 4 and 3rd-gen Intel Core CPUs

Thursday, 16 May, 2013 Clamshell laptops will always have their place, but that form factor just can't deliver the versatility of a hybrid tablet with a detachable keyboard. Unfortunately, the designs we've seen so far have been hobbled by weak CPUs.

EA bringing Frostbite 3 gaming engine to mobile

Thursday, 16 May, 2013 You may not be able to run next-gen games and graphics from Electronic Arts on your Wii U, but it looks like you'll get them on your iPhone. Electronic Arts has put up a new site for the company's Frostbite 3 gaming engine where it confirms that Frostbite is coming to mobile.

Google previews upcoming Maps features

Thursday, 16 May, 2013 Google is adding a new level of personalization and a cleaner interface to its popular Maps product.

Daft Punk's Random Access Memories streaming on iTunes

Wednesday, 15 May, 2013 For a limited time, the iTunes Store is end-to-end streaming Daft Punk's Random Access Memories, the group's first new studio release since 2005.

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Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Hybrid Digital Camera

Friday, 17 May, 2013 Crack the GX1’s box and it’s plain to see why mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are becoming popular. With the little 14-42mm lens fitted, the GX1 is smaller in every dimension than Canon’s G1X, but the Panasonic’s owner still gets to swap through a wide range of available system lenses if they so choose.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4.5

Logitech k310

Washable Keyboard

Thursday, 16 May, 2013 Logitech’s k310 is a very basic wired USB keyboard, of the sort you’d expect to buy for $20-30 at any major retailer. However, it’s designed to be hand-washable in the event of a coffee spill or similarly cataclysmic event.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4

Review: Western Digital My Net Wi-Fi Range Extender

Wi-Fi Range Extender

Wednesday, 15 May, 2013 This range extender is designed to rebroadcast your existing 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi network into low/no-coverage areas around your home.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4.5

Metro: Last Light

First-person shooter

Tuesday, 14 May, 2013 | 2 comments Metro: Last Light is a linear, story-driven first person shooter, and the sequel to 2010’s fairly successful Metro 2033.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 4.5

Review: Dell S2340T

23-inch touchscreen monitor

Monday, 13 May, 2013 The advantage of Windows 8 is touch-control, and if you don’t have a setup that can take advantage of it, Dell’s S2340T touchscreen monitor might fit the bill.

Editor's rating: Editor's rating: 3.5

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Design innovation: The PC's secret weapon in the war for relevance

Monday, 29 April, 2013 | 1 comment As laptop and desktop sales plummet by record amounts, some PC manufacturers are wading out of their comfort zones in hopes of breathing life back into the market.

What the 'console-ification' of PCs means for gamers

Wednesday, 24 April, 2013 Traditionally, gamers have voluntary segregated themselves into two camps: console gamers and PC gamers. Hostility between the two runs irrationally deep, and rare is the gamer who's willing to proclaim allegiance to both sides. Either you're part of the Alliance, or you're part of the Horde.

7 things you need to know about Bitcoin

Friday, 12 April, 2013 Bitcoins are all the buzz. The virtual currency is riding a rollercoaster of speculation, rising exponentially in value and reaching a high of $260 this Wednesday before plummeting to $130. What's more, the largest Bitcoin exchange in the world just survived a coordinated hack attack, and Bitcoin-generating malware is spreading across Europe like wildfire via Skype.

The seven best OS X tricks you're not using

Tuesday, 9 April, 2013 | 2 comments It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it: find overlooked OS X tricks. Sometimes I hunt for them; sometimes I just run across them. Here's a collection that I bet includes items you've missed, too.

Bitcoin

Wednesday, 3 April, 2013 Having a common currency is a great way to bring down geographical barriers and create a shared economy. And with audacity that feels like it's drawn straight out of one of William Gibson's cyberpunk novels, that's what Bitcoin sets out to do.

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Three quick ways to ease your transition to Windows 8

Tuesday, 23 April, 2013 Over the past few weeks I've had the opportunity to test-drive a couple Windows 8 laptops, and even though I've used the OS intermittently for months now, I still find it jarring every time the Metro interface (a.k.a. Start screen) appears.

How to Give a Gift on Facebook

Tuesday, 16 April, 2013 Facebook rolled out a new gifting service, and it's begun to go live for some Kiwi users. Facebook Gifts, which was in beta for a few weeks, now lets Facebook users send a real gift to friends through the social network.

How to fast-charge your iPhone or iPad using a standard USB port

Friday, 5 April, 2013 | 4 comments Back in January I wrote about the "inconvenient truth" of trying to charge your iPad from a USB port: there's not enough juice.

How to: hands on with Apple's Podcasts 1.2

Friday, 29 March, 2013 | 1 comment Like a lot of people, I was hardly bowled over by Apple's first stab at its iOS Podcasts app. Version 1.2, released last Thursday, is the reboot we've been waiting for.

How to record Skype video and audio for free

Wednesday, 27 March, 2013 | 1 comment Skype has become so popular since its launch in 2003, it's accumulated over 700 million registered users. Free Video Call Recorder for Skype might have an uninspired name, but it claims to be completely free and unlimited in any way.

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Pick the right fitness device -- for gym members

Friday, 5 April, 2013 If you spend a lot of time at the gym, odds are your workouts involve weights, equipment, or classes. A heart rate monitor and workout tracking applications are the best go-to gadget options for gym members. If you’re looking to get high tech about your workout, here are some of our suggestions.

How to pick the right fitness device for runners

Thursday, 28 March, 2013 | 1 comment You want to get in better shape, and there are certainly enough electronic gadgets available that aim to help you get the job done. But that's not necessarily a good thing. The dizzying array of options catering to different budgets, objectives, or personal preferences can stop you in the tracks, even when picking out a seemingly simple device.

Find the Perfect... Laptop

Sunday, 9 December, 2012 Before you go shopping for a laptop PC, dedicate a few minutes to thinking about exactly what you’ll need from your new laptop — and how you’ll be using it once you take it home.

Find the perfect... HDTV

Saturday, 8 December, 2012 We look at how to buy a high-definition TV that suits your needs.

Find the Perfect... Smartphone

Friday, 7 December, 2012 Today’s phones let you send and receive email and text messages, surf the web, and play music and videos. And there’s no time like the present to buy a new one, whether it be the newest iPhone to an Android superphone to a business-friendly Windows Phone.