Wednesday 16 January 2013

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Foremay unveils first 2TB 2.5-inch SSDs

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 09:05 AM PST

You can already get a solid-state drive with 2TB or more of storage. You just need to buy a large PCI Express card. However, Foremay is making this capacity more portable. It claims that its TC166 and SC199 drives are the first drives to cram 2TB of flash memory into a 2.5-inch SATA enclosure.
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Final Fantasy V And VI Announcements Set For January 17th

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 08:53 AM PST

Back in December we had word that Final Fantasy V "and more" could be ported onto iOS. Now Square Enix has set up a teaser website where some sprite outlines and a date were revealed.
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China’s Internet Users Grow By 51 Million In 2012

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 07:27 AM PST

China has around 19 percent of the worlds population, with a total of 1.2 billion people and in 2012 there were 51 million new Internet users, making a total of 564 million people in China using the Internet, which is just below half of China’s population.

The increase of the 51 million new Internet users was around 10 percent of the total users in China, and even though China’s Internet is still censored more and more people are beginning to use it.

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AT&T Offering $100 Credit With Nexus 7 On 24 Month Contract

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 07:11 AM PST

US mobile carrier AT&T are offering a $100 credit if you purchase a Google Nexus 7 tablet with one of their data plans, the deal will give you a credit of $100 to your statement and it is available through the Google Play store.

In order to qualify for the $100 credit, you will need to sign up to a new two year contract for data with AT&T and will then have to pay $299 up front for the Nexus 7 tablet.

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Google Announces 6th Doogle For Google Contest (Video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 06:58 AM PST

Google has announced the launch of its 6th annual Doodle for Google contest, where kids can compete by drawing the best Google Doodle, have their work featured on the Google homepage and win a $30,000 college scholarship as well as a $50,000 technology grant for their school.

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Fujifilm X100s Digital Camera Features World’s Fastest Auto Focus

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 06:47 AM PST

Fujifilm has announced a successor to its Fujifilm X100 camera this month with the unveiling of the new Fujifilm X100s. The original Fujifilm X100 was launched more than two year ago and its technology has now be upgraded in the X100S.

The Fujifilm X100s digital camera is now equipped with the world's fastest auto focus, clocking in at just .08 seconds, together with a 16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor with OLPF-less architecture.

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LG Says There Is No Problem With Nexus 4 Supply

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 06:46 AM PST

When Google launched their Nexus 4 smartphone last year, the device was met by high demand, and it is currently shown as sold out on the Google Play Store, as soon as the device comes back in stock it sells out in a matter of hours.

According to LG there is no problem with the supply of the Nexus 4, and that production of the device is proceeding as planned, an LG official has been quoted as saying that Nexus 4 production is proceeding ‘without a hitch’.

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Vivitek D7180HD World Record Breaking Short-Throw Projector Introduced

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 06:33 AM PST

Vivitek has this month announced the launch of a new world record breaking short-throw projector in the form of the Vivitek D7180HD, which has the world record shortest throw-ratio of 0.19:1.

The Vivitek D7180HD provides a native 1080p resolution with a bright 3400 ANSI Lumens and is capable of delivering  a large 86 to 97 inch image from zero distance, allowing it to be used in even the smallest rooms.

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Vizio 42-inch 5.1 Home Theater Soundbar Unveiled

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 06:18 AM PST

Vizio has announced a new addition to their range of speaker systems this month, with the unveiling of the Vizio 42-inch 5.1 Home Theater Soundbar which will start shipping in the spring of 2013 for around $330.

The Vizio 42-inch 5.1 Home Theater Soundbar is capable of pushing out 102dB of output with less than 1% Total Harmonic Distortion, and includes Bluetooth support for streaming audio directly from your Bluetooth enabled device, such as smartphone or tablet.

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Kyocera Torque For Sprint Appears At The FCC

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 06:14 AM PST

The guys over at Unwired View published a photo and some specifications early this month, on a new handset that is headed to Sprint, the Kyocera Torque, and now it would appear that the device is getting closer to release as it has appeared at the FCC.

The photo below shows the new Kyocera Torque for Sprint, which will come with NFC, LTE and 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, plus front and rear facing cameras, and a rugged design.

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Ultimate Arcade Cabinet Packed With 50,000 Games For $20,000 (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 06:10 AM PST

If you are looking for the worlds greatest arcade cabinet, this awesome Ultimate Arcade Cabinet which is packed with 50,000 games to choose from should keep you busy for some time.

The Ultimate Arcade Cabinet is a custom built arcade cabinet by Jack Thompson and the crew at ArcadesRFun, and is fitted with a huge 55 inch display and controls for up to four players, as well as a tracker ball, and spinner.  Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Ultimate Arcade Cabinet project and see it in action. Enjoy!

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BiblioTech Bookless Public LibraryTo Open In San Antonio

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 06:05 AM PST

When you think of a library they are always associated with rows of books, and now it looks like the first public library that doesn’t feature any physical book will be opening in San Antonio.

The library is named the BiblioTech and instead of actual books, visitors to the library will be able to use digital e-Readers to borrow their books, the library is scheduled to open in Bexar County, Texas later this year.

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Samsung Stratosphere 3 For Verzion Appear In Benchmarks

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:40 AM PST

It looks like Samsung and Verizon wireless may be getting ready to launch a new version of the Samsung Stratosphere smartphone as a device with Verizon references and the codename SCHi425 has appeared in the GL Benchmarks.

The device appears to feature a HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, plus a dual core Snapdragon S4 processor, the device will most likely feature a QWERTY keyboard like the previous versions.

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Asus WL-330NUL Pocket Wi-Fi Router Unveiled As Worlds Smallest Fully Featured Router

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:39 AM PST

If you are in the market for a pocket sized Wi-Fi router the new Asus WL-330NUL might be worth a little more investigation. The tiny router is equipped with a fold away USB connection.

The Asus WL-330NUL Pocket Wi-Fi Router is just larger than a USB flash drive and is equipped with an Ethernet port and weighs just 25g. perfect for use with computer than don’t have ethernet connection built in, such as the new MacBook Air and similar Ultrabooks.

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New WildMan Game From Makers Of Dungeon Siege And Total Annihilation Hits Kickstarter (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:29 AM PST

Gas Powered Games has started a new Kickstarter campaign on to create a new RPG game called Wildman, which will deliver a “thrilling mix of action-role-playing and real-time strategy” say Gas Powered Games.

In the past Gas Powered Games has been responsible for building classic games such as Dungeon Siege published by Microsoft Game Studios and Total Annihilation to name just a couple.

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Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:28 AM PST

Samsung launched the Galaxy Rugby Pro with US mobile carrier AT&T back in October of last year, and now the device is getting the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update, which brings a range of new features to the device.

The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update has been released as an over the air update for the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro and the update should be available for your device as of now.

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Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt DLC Now Available for $9.99

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:14 AM PST

Borderlands 2 gamers will probably remember back in December when we mentioned that the next download content from the game would be available today. That new download content is an add-on campaign for Borderlands 2 called Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt. This is the third add-on campaign for Borderlands 2.

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New My Space Opens With New Justin Timberlake Single

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:10 AM PST

MySpace has this week opened the doors of its New MySpace website which it starting beta testing last July, and previewed back in September 2012. The New MySpace website has also launched alongside Justin Timberlake’s new single ”Suit & Tie” featuring Jay-Z.

Justin Timberlake is one of the New MySpace’s most prominent investors and is currently taking up the whole of the front page of the New MySpace website advertising his new single.

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Pulse For iOS And Android Updated, Adds Facebook, Tumblr And More

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 05:10 AM PST

Pulse have released a new version of their popular RSS application for Google’s Android platform and Apple’s iOS platform and the new version comes with some interesting new features.

The latest version of Pulse for Android and iOS now gives you the ability to add in your social feeds from sites like Facebook, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram and Flickr, plus there are also a number of other performance enhancements.

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KUBI iPad Stand Provides Remote Control Telepresence Video Conferencing (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 04:58 AM PST

This month Revolve Robotics has unveiled a new device called the KUBI iPad Stand to enhance video conferencing communications via tablets. KUBI stands for neck in Japansese and allows you to break free from the shackles of static video chats with the tablet stand you control over the web.

The KUBI has been designed to provide users with more control and interaction whist engaging in video conferencing that allows you to control which direction the tablet is pointing via remote. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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LG Optimus G Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update In South Korea

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 04:55 AM PST

Owners of the LG Optimus G have been patiently waiting for LG to release the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the handset, and now LG has started rolling out the update to the Optimus G in South Korea.

The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update has been rolled out to the Optimus G as an over the air update in South Korea, and the update brings a range of new features to the Optimus G including Google Now.

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Demo Arriving Next Week, 7 Minute Teaser Trailer Released (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 04:44 AM PST

A new demo of the upcoming game Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be arriving on Xbox Live and PSN next week, providing you with a little gameplay and revealing what you can expect from the full game once it launches.

The Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance games developer Konami has also released a new seven minute trailer for their new game showing a few of Raiden’s more powerful moves.

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Google Rolls Out Web Speech API To Developers And Chrome Browser

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 04:30 AM PST

Google has rolled out a new addition to its Chrome browser this week in the form of a new Web Speech API, allowing users to use speech when visiting supported websites using the Google Chrome browser.

The release of the new Web Speech API for developers enables them to integrate speech recognition into their web apps, allowing visitors to carry out a variety of tasks simply by using voice commands.

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How The Avengers HULK Was Created By ILM (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 04:17 AM PST

Industrial Light & Magic the team behind the awesome special effects within The Avengers movie released last year, has this week released a new video showing how they created the HULK within the movie.

The Avengers is hoping for a nomination in the Best Visual Effects category in the upcoming Oscars, but it will face some tough competition from other movies such as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Dark Knight Rises, and Snow White & The Huntsman to name a few.

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Asus Nexus 7 Dock Now Available In The UK For £25

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 04:04 AM PST

Asus has now made available in the UK their new Asus Nexus 7 Dock  for £24.99 and will initially be available via the Asus' retail website, rolling out to other retailers over the coming weeks.

The new Asus Nexus 7 Dock is equipped with a mini USB port to charge the tablet, together with a 3.5mm headphone jack, enabling you to connect external speakers or headphones to your Nexus 7 tablet when required.

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Aliens: Colonial Marines Available To Pre-Order (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 03:50 AM PST

Gamers patiently waiting for the release of the new Aliens: Colonial Marines game launching on February 12th 2013, will be pleased to learn that they can now pre-order the Aliens: Colonial Marines game with bonuses in tow.

Pre-ordering Aliens: Colonial Marines will bag you a “S.H.A.R.P. Stick!” as referenced by Hudson in Aliens, providing you with access to the prototype sonic-harpoon artillery remote projectile (S.H.A.R.P.) which fires time-delayed, explosive-tipped darts that embed themselves into enemies or terrain.

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Android 4.2.2 Appears On Nexus 4 Video

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 03:41 AM PST

It looks like Google could be getting ready to release a new version of their mobile OS, Android 4.2.2, which has yet to be announced, but recently appeared on a Nexus 4 smartphone featured in a video by Czech website SmartMania, the video has now been marked as private.

The photo below shows a screenshot from the video, and as you can see from the photo, the version of Android that the Nexus 4 is running is Android 4.2.2.

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LG Third Generation Google TV Hands On At CES 2013 (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 03:33 AM PST

If you are interested in the new third generation of LG TVs equipped with Google TV such as the new LG Google TV GA7900, you might be interested in a new three minute hands on video that was created at CES 2013.

The new GA6400 and GA7900 series LG Google TVs unveiled in CES last week are expected to start shipping in the first quarter of this year, and include a newly designed user interface and premium applications, and offers superb connectivity options for Android smartphones and tablets that can be automatically paired with Google TV.

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Metabones Speedbooster Offers Faster EF Lenses To NEX Cameras And More (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 03:19 AM PST

A new adapter has been created for NEX owners in the form of the Metabones Speedbooster, which is now available to purchase for around $600. Metabones have created the new Speedbooster lens adapter specifically for NEX camera and adds an number of great features for serious NEX camera users.

Firstly  the Metabones Speedbooster makes your lens wider by a factor of 0.71x, shrinking an 85mm lens to 59mm, and making your NEX camera nearly full-frame. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

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Apple Thunderbolt Display Stock Shortages Hint At New Model

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 03:17 AM PST

It would appear that Apple may be getting ready to release a new version of their Thunderbolt Mac display, as according to a recent report by Apple Insider, third part resellers of the device are shot on stock of the existing Thunderbolt Displays.

This is a possible hint that Apple has a new model on the way, as previous stock shortages in the past have occurred before the release of a new device, although Apple is still showing the device in stock.

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ReelSonar Fishfinder App And Smart Bobber Helps You Outsmart The Fish (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:59 AM PST

Anglers looking to get one up on the fish they are trying to catch, might be interested in a new smartphone application called the ReelSonar which has been designed to be a handy fishfinder on your smartphone.

The ReelSonar application will work on both Android and iOS smartphones and tablets and communicates with a companion Smart Bobber devices which is cast out into the lake or river you are fishing.  Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the ReelSonar Fishfinder App project and see it in action.

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Google Nexus 5 To Launch Next Month (Rumor)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:57 AM PST

Google’s Nexus 4 smartphone has become incredibly popular, the device which is made by LG has been in short supply due to high demand, and now according to a recent rumor, Google and LG ,ay have another device in the works which may be the Google Nexus 5.

LG revealed at CES that they are working on other devices with Google, and we could possibly see one of these devices next month, whether or not it will be the Google Nexus 5 remains to be seen.

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Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner Hits Kickstarter (video)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:50 AM PST

If you have old negatives and films from the analog camera era which you would like to convert to digital images, you might be interested in an awesome new technology that bridges the gap between old and new.

The Lomography Smartphone film scanner has been created to provide an easy way to convert your old films and into digital copies using your state-of-the-art snartphone. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner project and see it in action.

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iPhone 5 Users Using More Data Than Other Smartphone Owners

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:41 AM PST

According to a recent report by Arieso, who recently conducted a study in Europe of smartphone users, owners of Apple’s iPhone 5 are downloading more data than other smartphone users.

The report says that owners of Apple’s iPhone 5 are the ‘hungriest’ data consumers using 50 percent more data than owners of Apple’s iPhone 4S and four times as much as owners of iPhone 3G users.

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One Million Raspberry Pi Mini Computers Sold Since Launch

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:32 AM PST

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has this week announced that they have passed 1 million sales of their awesome Raspberry Pi Mini PC, which was originally developed to stimulating the teaching of basic computer science in schools.

Even though figures are not quite up to date the Raspberry Pi Foundation is confident that the figure has been passed and Element 14 one of the Raspberry Pi's official distributors, created a infographic detailing that it alone has manufactured over 500,000 Raspberry Pi systems so far.

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Sony To Concentrate On Premium Smartphones

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:22 AM PST

It would appear that Sony Mobile is considering producing less of their budget smartphones and more of their premium handsets, according to a recent interview with a Sony executive.

Sony’s marketing manager, Stephen Sneeden, recently spoke to Cnet at CES, and it would appear that Sony are looking to concentrate their efforts towards higher end devices instead of the budget market.

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Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses May Beat Google Glass To Market

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:17 AM PST

The new Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses which have been designed along the lines of Google’s Project Glass wearable computer system, and were announced after Google revealed its new concept, might beat Google to market with its version of a wearable computers system equipped with a heads up display in front of your eye.

Both Google and Vuzix Corporation are still developing their wearable computer systems, but Vuzix has announced that they hope to launch their new eyewear in the second half of this year.

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Huawei Ascend P2 Specifications Leaked

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:16 AM PST

Huawei unveiled a couple of new smartphones at last weeks CES, and they are expected to announce some more at Mobile World Congress next m0nth, and it looks like we may have some details on one of those devices.

According to some leaked details Huawei have a follow up to the Ascend P1 smartphone, the Huawei Ascend P2 and the device is rumored to come with a 5 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.

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BlackBerry 10 Handsets To Launch 28th February (Rumor)

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 02:08 AM PST

RIM are holding a press event on the 30th of January where they will launch their new BlackBerry 10 OS, and RIM have previously said that the new BlackBerry 10 handsets would be available shortly after the BlackBerry 10 launch.

As yet RIM have not given a specific date on when the first BlackBerry 10 device will be available with the various mobile carriers, but now a leaked document from Canadian carrier Bell has given us a possible launch date.

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ClamCase Pro iPad Keyboard Case

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 01:51 AM PST

Building on the technology used in their first ClamCase keyboard case designed for Apple’s iPad, ClamCase has this week unveiled their latest creation in the form of the ClamCase Pro.

The new ClamCase Pro iPad keyboard case is now even thinner and lighter than the original, but still provides you iPad tablet with the maximum protection and productivity

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Sony Xperia Z Goes Up For Pre-order On Amazon Germany

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 01:45 AM PST

Sony’s new flagship Android smartphone, the Xperia Z recently went up for pre-order in the UK, and now the SIM free handset has appeared on Amazon Germany priced at 649 Euros, which works out at around $867 US dollars.

The Sony Xperia Z features a quad core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor and 2GB of RAM, there is also a 5 inch full HD display with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution.

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Dual SIM Samsung Galaxy Grand Coming To Europe Next Month

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 01:38 AM PST

Some of our readers will remember the Samsung Galaxy Grand that was announced at the end of last year, it looks like the device will be available in Europe shortly as the handset is scheduled to launch in February.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand features a 5 inch WVGA TFT LCD display, processing is provided by a dual core 1.2GHz processor, and the device comes with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

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WiFi And Cellular iPad Mini And iPad 4 Land In China This Friday

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 01:26 AM PST

Last week we heard from Apple’s CEO Tim Cook that Apple would be launching the WiFi and Cellular versions of the iPad Mini and iPad 4 in China some time this month, and now Apple has announced an official launch date.

The WiFi and Cellular versions of Apple’s iPad Mini and fourth generation iPad will launch in China this Friday the 15th of January, and the devices will be available through Apple retail stores and also the online Apple store.

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Amazon Instant Video Streaming Support Rolls Out To Original Wii Console

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 01:20 AM PST

Owners of the original Nintendo Wii gaming console, might be pleased to learn that Amazon has this week announced that they are rolling out support for their Amazon Instant Video Streaming, to original Wii consoles.

The newly added support for Amazon’s Instant Video service will enable Nintendo Wii owners to enjoy the ability to choose from a library of more than 140,000 movies and TV episodes.

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Huawei G520 Android Handset Announced For China

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 01:08 AM PST

Last week we saw a number of new devices from Huawei, and now we have another one, although it looks like the latest one is headed for China only, the Huawei G520, which is a budget Android device that will retail for the equivalent of $225.

The Huawei G520 comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a quad core Mediatek 1.2GHz MT6589 processor and a 4.5 inch display, there are no details on the display resolution as yet.

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Samsung Chromebox With Intel Core i5 CPU Now Available from $400

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 01:05 AM PST

If you have been patiently waiting for Samsung’s latest Chromebox to become available to purchase you will be pleased to know that the Samsung Chromebook XE300M22-A01US is now available to buy with prices starting at $400.

The Samsung Chromebook XE300M22-A01US is powered by a second-generation Intel Core processor in the form of the Core i5-2450M which is supported by 4GB of RAM and HD Graphics 3000 within the system.

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Google Nexus 4 Lands On Virgin Mobile UK

Posted: 15 Jan 2013 12:57 AM PST

UK mobile carrier Virgin Mobile is now offering the Google Nexus 4, the device is available from free on a range of 24 month contracts which start at around £31 per month.

If you are already a Virgin TV and Broadband customer, then Virgin Mobile are offering free insurance on the Google Nexus 4, 0plus free call and texts to Virgin Mobile numbers.

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GAME Listing Far Cry Ultimate & Splinter Cell Ultimate Collections

Posted: 14 Jan 2013 12:56 PM PST

Retailer GAME has posted listings of both Far Cry and Splinter Cell compilations under the Ultimate branding. Both game packages are listed for PC, but Far Cry is also listed for consoles, with differing price points for each. PC versions are going for £29.99 and add £10 on top of that for consoles.

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