Stories by Patrick - Page 4
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S7
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
After much speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is finally here. Pat Pilcher was lucky enough to get his hands on one for a week.
A victory for privacy and Apple?
Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
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cybersecurity
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apple
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government
Amidst the debate and panic around FBI demands that Apple help unlock the iPhone of the San Bernadino shooter, Apple just won a small victory.
Hands-on Review: ASUS Transformer Book
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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notebook
Asus's Transformer Book: an 11 convertible with robust battery life and versatile hinge, good for travellers on a budget.
Apple vs the Feds: The facts
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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cybersecurity
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apple
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apple iphone
The Internet was recently ablaze as a Californian Judge ordered that Apple help the FBI unlock a suspected criminals iPhone.
Wellington IoT network goes live
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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iot
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Wellington is first cab off the ranks to go live with a new wireless network aimed at connecting up the Internet of Things.
Hands-on Review: BenQ Trevolo Bluetooth speaker
Fri, 15th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bluetooth
Where other makers have opted for simplistic designs, BenQ pushed the boat out when it came to the Trevolo Bluetooth speaker.
Hands-on Review: Nexus 6P smartphone
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
The biggest event on the Android-land calendar happens when Google launches their Nexus smartphones. Meet the new Nexus 6P.
Eyes on review: Star Wars - The Force Awakens
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
It's hard to believe that it's been a whopping 38 years since the first Star Wars film screened. The latest one has created a huge amount of hype.
Hands-on Review: Dog & Bone LockSmart Padlock
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dog & bone
Innovation unlocked: Dog and Bone's LockSmart ditches keys for Bluetooth technology in a robust, app-controlled padlock.
Hands-on Review: HP Spectre X2
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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hp
HP has taken the Surface's already good design and refined it. The result of this is a great gadget that is a design hit with some minor misses.
Hands-on Review: Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro iPad Keyboard
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ipad
Banish touchscreen typing terrors with the Belkin QODE Ultimate Pro, elevating iPad use to tactile typing triumph.
Hands-on Review: LaCie Mirror external hard drive
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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reviews
LaCie's Mirror hard drive combines 1TB storage with stunning mirrored glass design. Priced at USD $500-580, it's a high-end piece for style-conscious users.
Hands-on Review: Huawei Watch
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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gaming
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wearables
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digital signage
There's a lot to like about the Huawei Watch. It's one of the best Android wear devices available at the moment.
Hands-on Review: Linksys AC2600 Max-Stream MU-Mimo
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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wireless networks
Linksys AC2600 Max-Stream MU-Mimo: a boon for Wi-Fi-laden homes, nixing dead zones and boosting network speed.
Hands on: LG LAS750M sound bar
Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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reviews
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nato
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technology gifts
Sound bars offer a solution to lacking audio in many TVs these days, so how does LG's LAS750M sound bar stack up?.
Hands on: Samsung Gear S2
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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digital signage
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displays
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samsung gear
Samsung unveils the Gear S2, a smartwatch blending classic design with modern tech, including a bezel interface and 3-day battery life.
OS/2 to ride again
Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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microsoft
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apple
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ibm
Many techies of a certain age have fond memories of OS/2. Where Windows 3 was a crash prone disaster, OS/2 offered industrial strength stability.
Hands on: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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semiconductors
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sony
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reviews
If you're hankering for a highly pocketable phone that isn't a cut down compromise, will the Z5 Compact measure up?.
OneDrive storage slashing raises ire
Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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microsoft
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onedrive
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currencies
Microsoft's OneDrive cuts spark user outrage as unlimited storage ends, inciting debate over fair use and motives behind the rollback.
Hands-on Review: Asus T300 Transformer Book Chi
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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gaming
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semiconductors
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digital entertainment
While you could invest in a tablet for consuming media and a separate PC to create it, Asus has a solution that gives you the best of both worlds.