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Oculus Rift: the VR set to change gaming

Next generation virtual reality is just around the corner and the Oculus Rift looks set to lead the way in this pioneering field. Scheduled for pre-order later this year and followed by product shipping in the first quarter of 2016, the Oculus Rift is about to deliver an experience you

Gaming tablets: fad or future?

The introduction of smartphones and tablets has signalled the end of times for numerous pieces of older technologies. Our music and TV needs have quickly been grasped by our smaller screened devices, bringing to prominence the likes of Netflix, Spotify and Hulu in app form. But are tablets about to

How is 5G going to change the way we live?

The advent of 5G isn’t so far away so maybe now is the time to understand the when, why and how of 5G. The ‘when’ is the easiest part to answer, with current expectations that 5G will be rolled out by 2020, but this could drift to 2022 in

Sony Xperia Z3+ review

It’s been a long time coming, but we’ve finally been given the successor to the Sony Xperia Z3. But considering some of the high-end smartphones that we’ve seen make their way onto the market this year, how will the Xperia Z3+ stand out from the crowd? We’

LG G Flex 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Anyone who’s been around in the past year will be aware that curved screen phones are all the rage. With two of the latest smartphones rocking a less than conventional display, it’s hard to tell the differences between the two. In our LG G Flex 2 vs Samsung

2015: Is this the end of the line for mini smartphones?

Gone are the days when mobile phone manufacturers fought to create the smallest smartphone they could. In fact, in today’s market we’ve seen an influx in larger screened devices take a hold of the sales charts – to the point where it could mean the end of mini smartphones.

Huawei P8 review

**Our Huawei P8 review uncovers a smartphone that takes ‘premium’ to a new level. **We find exciting new features along the way that may leave you asking “Apple who?” or “Samsung who?” But what are the standout features of Huawei’s latest flagship smartphone attempt? We take a look to

The biggest social media celebrities

The internet has completely revolutionised the way audiences around the world consume media, introducing faster and more connected ways of entertaining ourselves. But as social media has grown, celebrities have jumped on board, getting us up close and personal with their everyday lives. So who are the hottest internet celebrities

What's the best HTC handset currently available?

HTC isn’t one to keep us waiting for smartphones, throwing all manner of handsets in our direction over the course of the year. But that begs the question – what’s the best HTC phone you can buy? Can the all new HTC One M8S overthrow its older relatives? The

Microsoft Lumia 640 vs 640XL

Microsoft has committed itself to delivering feature-packed mobiles so now is the perfect time to switch to a Windows powered phone. But which of these two Lumia smartphones is really worth investing in? Let’s take a look! Microsoft Lumia design The Microsoft Lumia 640XL is noticeably larger (14%) than

Why do smartphones become so slow?

Just like your computer, a smartphone can become slow over time causing frustration and sometimes leaving you ready to fling it out of the nearest window. So if you are ready to speed up a smartphone and say goodbye to apps which take an age to open, slow loading web

Samsung Galaxy J1 review

Compared to the likes of the S6 and Note 4, Samsung hasn’t put quite as much effort into promoting the Samsung Galaxy J1, which has only a handful of words written about it. This budget smartphone has a ton of personality and features to match so it’s essential

Are Smart Clothes the Future of Wearable Technology?

Wearable technology isn’t exactly outdated just yet, with Apple’s first smartwatch being the trigger for smartphone fans across the globe to finally open their eyes and embrace the idea. But those smartwatches could be facing some stiff competition in the very near future, with smart clothes threating to

HTC and Samsung go head-to-head for the best VR headset

Virtual reality has long been the subject of cartoons, sci-fi films and TV shows, but now it’s genuinely hitting the market. Companies including Samsung and HTC have both recently introduced their efforts – but which is the best VR headset going? The Samsung Gear VR and HTC Vive are both

Smartphone, wearable + VR: The HTC devices of 2015

One of the busier manufacturers at MWC 2015, HTC gave us quite an array of devices during the event. Tackling three different areas of mobile technology, we were given the HTC One M9 flagship smartphone, HTC Vive virtual reality kit and the HTC Grip smartwatch. But was HTC right to

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet vs iPad Air 2

There’s a new tablet challenging the dominance of the iPad Air 2, and this time round it isn’t from Apple’s traditional main competitor Samsung. Rather than releasing its new flagship smartphone, Sony has instead launched its latest Z4 tablet. So, let’s take a look to see

New Moto E 2015 hands-on: The best affordable Motorola phone?

Flashy smartphones are an expensive commodity, costing more and more on a yearly basis. But how can you make sure you get the same style of a flagship smartphone without breaking the bank? With the new Moto E 2015 smartphone, we might have an answer to that question! Could the

Wearable comparison: Apple Watch vs Huawei watch

It’s safe to say that wearables are looking like a pretty big deal this year, with manufacturers across the world of technology all working on some form of smartwatch. It just so happens that two of these manufacturers have launched their own devices in the last few months – Apple

Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung fans will be pleased to hear that the Samsung Galaxy S6 is now official! However if you are in the market for a new Samsung phone with a larger than life screen, you may want to consider the Note 4 too. We take a look at how the Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: The new era of phone charging

Each year we see a new smartphone trend hit the market, and it looks like 2015 is the year for a new type of phone charging. Although concepts like wireless charging are hardly new – Nokia launched its own range of wireless chargers back in 2013 – Samsung is now jumping on

Apple Watch review: Apple's first smartwatch

The wearable craze has been threatening to take off for the past 18 months, and now, after what seems like months of waiting, the Apple Watch is finally here! And although the wearable was announced back in September 2014, it’s not until now that the watch from Apple has

HTC One M9 Camera 2015

The HTC One M9 camera is now official, and it looks like when it comes to the new phone’s camera, HTC has gone for revolution rather than evolution. Here we take a look at the HTC One M9 camera: differences, similarities and how it stacks up to the previous

HTC One M9: The Most Powerful Smartphone around?

HTC has a long standing reputation as one of the world’s leading mobile phone manufacturers, with the likes of the One M8 and Desire Eye already proving award winning devices. So, with the HTC One M9 joining the fray, can the manufacturer work its magic once again? With plenty

International Women's Day - Women working in technology

Ladies, as it’s International Women’s Day on Sunday, we are celebrating those supergals who have defied gender stereotypes and made it right to the top in technology. Read the full report to see the damning figures of female representation and explore how top tech brands are encouraging women

Getting to grips with the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge display

Curved displays still have a rather untested aura around them – only a few manufacturers have really given them a fair punt, namely Samsung and LG. This was buoyed most recently by the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, which again uses the Edge display featured from its Galaxy Note