Month: October 2014
The Xperia Z4 could be a seriously powerful phone
Sony's Xperia Z3 wasn't that much of an upgrade from the Z2, hardly surprising since there was only 6 months between the release of the two devices. From the sounds of things that won't be the case with the Xperia Z4, because if these leaked specs are accurate then it's going to be one hel…
10 things to consider when buying a budget phone
[nextpage title="Next"] These days to get your hands on a half decent smartphone you don't need to spend obscene amounts of money since there are budget phones all over the place trying to get themselves into your hand/front pocket. While it's similar to buying a flagship phone, there are certain things you need to be…
APP OF THE DAY: Blloon makes reading eBooks easier, more enjoyable (and free)
Blloon is a brand new app that aims to make reading eBooks easier and more enjoyable for those who don't want to commit to pricey online services. Built for iOS, Blloon allows its users to 'earn' eBooks by sharing, recommending and reviewing what they've already read, which is what makes it stand out against similar…
EE sells more Eagle tablets than iPads
The iPad is, without a doubt, one of the most popular tablet brands out there, primarily because it's such a well known name. Despite that it's a very different story at EE, because it turns out that the networks own Eagle tablet is the most popular tablet it sells. The tablet, which is made by…
Google’s offering two-step authentication with a physical key
It's probably a good idea for you to enable two-step authentication on all our devices as soon as possible, what with all the breaches to various services' security that have happened recently. Just in case using codes is not your thing, Google has an alternative: a physical key that can authenticate your log-in. The device,…
Hungary to tax internet usage, public says No way
Hungary is steeling itself to become the first country in the world to tax people for internet usage, Reuters has reported. In a draft tax bill submitted to parliament yesterday, provisions were outlined for internet providers to pay a hefty 150 forints (37 pence) per gigabyte of data traffic in tax. It would, however, allow companies to offset corporate…
Doctors have opened the blood-brain barrier for the first time
Surgeons have opened and closed the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for the first time, New Scientist reports. The BBB is a protective cell lining that shields the brain from potentially harmful chemicals in the blood. But it also means that it’s not possible to take drugs for brain disorders as they won’t circulate to where they’re…
ASUS ZenFone 5 A500KL review – a 5-star smartphone at a 3-star price
We go hands-on with the upgraded ASUS ZenFone 5, the middle sibling in the ZenFone family. At just £199.99 SIM-free, this 5-inch marvel doesn't just threaten the Moto G's 'best value' title – it full-on steals it. With thanks to ASUS for the handset. The handset 8/10 The red, gold and purple versions of this handset…
Dachshund’s Creek is the ’90s reboot you didn’t know you needed
Dawson’s Creek was great in its day: the ‘90s, back before any of us had actual worries and were happy to listen to overly loquacious teenagers string self-important sentences together and watch endless permutations of the Dawson-Joey-Pacey-Jen ‘love square’. (No wonder creator Kevin Williamson finally snapped and killed one of them off. The wrong one,…
The season you’re born affects your mood, study says
Could astrologers have been right all along? New research suggests that there’s a link between the season you're born and how happy you are. And the time of year people are born and their risk of going on to develop a mood disorder like depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety could also be connected. A group…
