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Netgear Nighthawk X8 Wi-Fi Router

he Netgear Nighthawk X8 Wi-Fi router was also in attendance along with the new Arlo Q security cameras at the event on Tuesday. The X8 is the latest and greatest in Netgear’s line of rather splendid Wi-Fi routers and it promises to deliver blisteringly fast speeds as well as clever automatic connectivity management. Get the […]

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Netgear Arlo Q cameras

Tuesday afternoon saw me at Netgear Arlo Q UK press launch. The penthouse of swish central London boutique hotel was the setting for Netgear’s launch of the latest edition to their Arlo network camera line. Get the whole story at GadgetyNews.

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Flying egg drone unveiled

PowerEgg – nope, this not a new thing from an energy drink company that’s being released for Easter, this is a new drone that I have been made aware of. News of the PowerEgg came by way of a very nice message from its makers, Powervision, to the GadgetyNews Facebook page. Get the whole story […]

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Apple recalls MacBook USB-C cables

Apple MacBook USB-C cables have been recalled due to a “design issue”. If you happen to own one of the super-slender edition MacBooks released last year, then it would be very wise to check its charging cable. Get the whole story at GadgetyNews.

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iPhone 7 swaps headphone port for extra speaker

The iPhone 7 headphone port could be replaced by another speaker, according to analysts. The iPhone 7, as well as the iPhone 7 Plus, might be getting new holes in its face on the road to the much rumoured loss of the regular 3.5mm headphone jack Get the whole story at GadgetyNews.

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iPhone 7 – download HD movie in seconds

iPhone 7 could well be loaded with a super-speedy modem which will enable it download movies in seconds over a wireless LTE connection. News has landed that, if Apple chooses to put Qualcomm’s new modem in the iPhone 7, it will be able to perform amazing feats of downloading not before seen from a smartphone. […]

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MyKronoz to announce new smartwatches

MyKronoz is gearing up for Mobile World Congress 2016 with three new ranges. The Swiss wearable accessories brand, MyKronoz, is preparing to introduce its full line of connected wearables. Get the whole story at GadgetyNews

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Sky Q 4K TV box

Sky Q has been grabbing headlines recently but what is it all about? I reckon you can probably guess that it’s the latest set-top box from Sky but what else can it do to sate your telly addiction? Sure, the Sky Q box looks different to what might currently be shoved under your telly, but […]

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itcher recommendation app

The itcher app sounds like something you’d turn to after having an allergic reaction but this smart software will actually guide you to your next thing. This app could well be less irritating than it sounds, especially if you’re wondering what to watch, read, listen to or play next. You’re probably familiar with the situation. […]

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Cubot X17 the selfie loving smartphone

Cubot X17 might not be the first smartphone name to spring to mind but Chinese manufacturer Cubot Mobile has been working on getting their products out globally. To this end, they are now selling their smartphones through Amazon.co.uk at a very tempting price point. Cubot is joining the current Chinese invasion of the UK smartphone […]

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Samsung smartwatch checks your veins

Samsung smartwatch biometrics plans goes one step further than your usual smart device security features. First we had PINs, passwords, and fingerprint IDs on our phones but, when wearables come to mind, these security precautions seem to be an afterthought – or not thought about at all. Get the whole story at GadgetyNews

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Asus ROG GK2000 Horus mechanical keyboard

ASUS ROG GK2000 Horus mechanical keyboard has been announced, a gaming keyboard that is highly programmable with a built in 32-bit micro-programmed control unit (MCU) and 4 MB of onboard memory. ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has just announced their Horus GK2000 mechanical gaming keyboard. Get the whole story at GadgetyNews

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Fitbit Alta announced

Fitbit Alta has just been announced by the wearable fitness tech company but this one is different. The Fitbit Alta is a leather, bracelet-like activity tracker with a tap-sensitive, monochrome OLED display. The difference is that this bit of trackside tech is actually aimed at everyday wearers, rather than fitness junkies. Get the whole story […]

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Microsoft buys SwiftKey

Microsoft buys SwiftKey, the UK-based artificial intelligence firm in a deal worth £175 million ($250 million) according to The Financial Times. Microsoft has confirmed in a blog post that the company is buying SwiftKey, the London-based iPhone and Android keyboard, and will absorb its 150 person team into the company. Get the whole story at […]

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Heated blinds from Hillarys

Heated blinds may soon become a regular installation in the home if product designers from an interiors specialist have anything to do about it. This latest idea for the smart home of the future places a heated element in to window blinds to keep out the chill and ensure warm and cosy living spaces. Get […]

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Facebook discourages clicks on your Page

Facebook News Feed is getting changed again so prepare for the angry posts of “I hate change!” as it takes minutes to get used to the new algorithm. That’s right my social butterflies, the bluetopped site is tweaking its algorithm to sift through and weed out posts you might not be as interested in at […]

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and Edge shown

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are on their way. Wonder what they’ll look like? Well, thanks to leaky lips we know exactly what you can expect. This has got to be the world’s worst kept smartphone secret. Get the rest of the story at GadgetyNews.com

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Apple testing iPhone 7 Plus dual-lens cameras

Apple iPhone 7 Plus could well come packing a dual-lens camera if the latest tests prove positive. It appears that there’s a few camera suppliers throwing their hats in the ring in order to attract the fruity phone cobbler’s attention. Taiwan-based Largan Technology as well as Japan- and China-based camera lens makers have sent dual-lens […]

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Windows Phone OS is dead

Windows Phone looked to be a contender in the arena, taking on Android and iOS when it bounced on to the scene five years ago. Things have changed for the big M, and not for the better. Microsoft brought in its range of Windows Phone 7 handsets as a true alternative to Apple and Android […]

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Project Mayak – the crowdfunded satellite

The Project Mayak team has announced the official start of preparations for the launch of the Mayak satellite into orbit – the first Russian spacecraft created by crowdfunding. It will also become the brightest star in the Earth’s sky. This exciting space venture is the work of a skilled team including the official Chief Stress […]

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Microsoft Surface phone coming?

A Microsoft Surface Phone has been nothing but a rumour for many years now, but there is now more recent evidence that such a smartphone could be on its way. It is easy to get over-excited as this latest news has hit so close to Mobile World Congress but, thanks to keen-eyed Redditor nok4us, it […]

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Apple iPad Air 3 will have quad sound

The Apple iPad Air 3 is expected to appear at Apple’s press event in March along with a new smaller 4-inch iPhone. The annual refresh cycle seems to be all well and good at Apple and, according to a recent report, the iPad Air 3 will come with a number of upgrades over the current […]

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Intempo Bluetooth Jukebox review

The Intempo Bluetooth Jukebox is a new twist on a 1950’s throwback. A modern nod back to when fashion started to shake off the constraints of post-war rationing and less conservative styles started to appear. The 50s brought tighter skirts and leather biker jackets, as well as the now timeless Jukebox. Whenever the word ‘Jukebox’ […]

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EXTREME ONE-EIGHTIES noise cancelling headphones announced

EXTREME ONE-EIGHTIES are the new active noise cancelling headphones from the “global pioneer of action sports content since 1995” – EXTREME. These new action cans add to the EXTREME Audio powered by OTONE range which launched in December 2015. Get the whole story at GadgetyNews.com

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New Linksys Max-Stream MU-MIMO range

Linksys has announced its new Max-Stream MU-MIMO range of networking solutions. After being first to launch a fully functional MU-MIMO router in May of last year, The expanded Linksys Max-Stream MU-MIMO range now includes two additional routers, a range extender and a USB adapter. Thanks to the Linksys Max-Stream MU-MIMO range the whole household can […]

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BenQ BL2420Z business monitor review

The BenQ BL2420Z monitor should not be confused with the BenQ XL2420Z gaming screen whose larger sibling, the XL2720Z, I reviewed back in October. The BL in the name shows that it is part of BenQ’s Business Line. The BenQ BL24020Z gets a 23.8-inch AMVA panel, a thinner bezel and smaller stand foot-print than previous […]

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Pro-Ject Essential II Demon by Parov Stelar

The Pro-Ject Essential II Demon is the latest collaboration between Pro-Ject Audio Systems and the famous Austrian DJ and producer Parov Stelar. The company says that Parov Stelar and Pro-Ject Audio Systems share the love and passion for music and so moved to cooperate in creating a third special turntable, that shows “Parov Stelar design”. […]

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HTC smartwatch coming in Spring

News regarding the HTC smartwatch has been rather thin on the ground recently but it looks like things are hotting up if the rumours are true. Thanks to the reliable leaker Evan Blass (aka @evleaks), it does look as though HTC’s first smartwatch “should be out mid-April”. Get the whole story at GadgetyNews.com