CES 2013: Lenovo unveils Horizon 27-inch Windows 8 tablet/PC hybrid

Tech giant Lenovo has made its first big announcement at CES 2013 by revealing the Horizon, a 27-inch touchscreen PC/tablet hybrid that's as much a coffee table surface as it is a computer. The huge Windows 8 slate has a built-in stand, which you can fold away to lay the device flat, acting like a…

CES 2013: Fitbit launches Flex wristband tracker to rival Nike+ Fuelband

One of our favourite up and coming tech brands, Fitbit, has launched a wristband tracking gadget at CES 2013 this week called Flex, which is set to add to its already impressive portfolio of fitness devices and compete with the likes of Nike's Fuelband and Jawbone's Up bracelet in the battle for your arm. The…

CES 2013: Nvidia launches the Grid, Netflix for gaming

Nvidia is staking a strong claim on the cloud-based gaming arena at CES 2013 this week by unveiling the Grid. The Grid is just like Netflix but for die-hard gamers instead of movie buffs and - after a demo from the team - appears to be a seamless way for users to play a range…

CES 2013: This Kickstarter fork vibrates when you're being a big fat fatty

Every time we write about gadgets to monitor our eating over on our sister site Connected Health we joke that you'll still need a healthy dose of motivation whatever you start using, because no matter how clever a device is it can't knock that HUGE tub of Ben & Jerrys out of your hand. Well,…

CES 2013: Withings launches activity tracker and Fitbit competitor

Our sister site Connected Health has been poised for a whole load of exciting health and fitness tech announcements from CES 2013 this year and even though the show hasn't officially kicked off for the public yet, the specialists at Withings have revealed a Smart Activity Tracker to add to its ecosystem of its other…

Facebook Messenger allows you to send voice messages

Facebook has updated its Messenger application this week to allow people to send voice messages to one another, which could be cute and funny or just really REALLY annoying. When you visit the Messenger application from an iOS or Android device today you'll see that when you click "+" next to the message box you…

FACEBOOK: Teen boasts about drink driving, gets arrested

We all know Facebook's the best place to boast about what you're eating, doing and seeing, but most of us also know that boasting about your criminal activity and drunken antics is never a good idea, even if you think it's only your nearest and dearest that you're sharing them with. Well a teen over…

Pinterest buys recipe sharing site Punchfork

Virtual pinboard website - and our favourite procrastination destination - Pinterest has made its first acquisition this week by gobbling up recipe sharing and discovery site Punchfork. Launched in 2011, Punchfork utilises a series of algorithms to recommend recipes to its users based on sharing stats and discussions. The acquisition certainly makes sense for Pinterest,…

CES 2013: 10 Things to expect at the Las Vegas tech show

It's not long now until the top brands and minds of the tech world descend on Las Vegas to take part in CES 2013, the annual Consumer Electronics Show where products are showcased, press conferences are held and lots of fun takes place in Sin City. Usually there are hundreds of rumours flying around about…