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The Best AirPlay Speakers

AirPlay is the way digital music should be. If you have WiFi, you have music. But you also have a tough choice. More and more speakers come equipped with AirPlay, ready out of the box to blast music wirelessly from your preferred Apple gizmo. In a test of four speakers, the one that sounded sweetest was also among the cheapest. Read More >

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Layman’s Battlemodo: The Best Ereader

Dig if you will a picture, of the year 2099 -- all the books are gone and what’s left of the human race is ingesting its literature via hand-held devices. That’ll be what happens when the e-readers take over the world. As I plan to still be around then (eternal life will be discovered sometime in 2017 I reckon), I thought I’d better get with it and get myself an ereader, by trying out four of the most popular devices. Read More >

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Our Favourite Phones, Cameras, Cases, and More

May means sunshine, flowers, allergies and wondering who the hell actually celebrates May Day like it's a real thing. It also means a summer of beautiful gadgets. Here are some of the best from the past month (or so): Read More >

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The Best Headphones for Running

The right music doesn't soothe the savage beast, it makes the beast more savage. When you're going for a long run, that's exactly what you want. The pulse of thumping beats can make you feel superhuman. It certainly beats the sound of your own labored breathing. Read More >

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The Best Inexpensive Point-and-Shoot Camera with Wi-Fi

Smartphone cameras have gotten so good—and sharing photos from them has gotten so easy—that in most situations, a simple point-and-shoot camera seems like an unnecessary inconvenience. Read More >

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The Best Keyboard Cases for the New iPad 3

The iPad promises to be a post-PC device to end your need for a desktop computer. But if you're still attracted to tangible keyboards, there are a range of special cases which can prep your iPad for heavy-duty text editing. So which is best? Read More >

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Nikon D800 vs. Canon 5D Mark III: Which Shoots Better Video?

Canon and Nikon both have brand new professional DLSR cameras fighting for the wallets of photographers and videographers the world over. We recently reviewed the Canon 5D Mark III, and are whipping up a review of the Nikon D800. In the meantime, we put together a comparison of the video capabilities of these two foes. Read More >

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The Best Case For the New iPad 3

You've just bought a new iPad 3, and can't stop cradling it like the new baby it is. But a firm hug and keen eye won't keep it scratch-free forever, unfortunately. We put five folding cases to the test to see which would keep your gorgeous retina display safe, while adding some flexible functionality and individuality. Well, you can't run the risk of mixing your 'Pad up with someone else's... Read More >

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Siri vs. Android: Which Is Better at Understanding Voice Commands?

Motorola created a bit of a stir yesterday when it released a video comparing Android's Voice Actions on the Atrix 2 with iOS's Siri on an iPhone 4S. Fanboys screamed foul in the YouTube comments, so we decided to test it out for ourselves. And yes, there's a very clear winner. Read More >

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The Best SMS Replacement App

The UK loves SMS. As a nation, we regularly send over ten million texts an hour and SMS is used at all levels of society, far more so than email or voice calls. Things may not always be so rosy for SMS, however. A recent Forbes report shows that SMS usage is falling worldwide. Even the traditional SMS fest on Christmas Day was down from 2010 -- too busy tweeting "Mum and aunty Beatrice are arguing about the gravy again," were we? There are now many apps and services that will let you send short, near-instant messages to your friend's mobiles. Here's our pick of the best: Read More >

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The Ultimate Urban Winter Jacket

Usually, when winter is not being a cowardly little bitch, you need a warm jacket to keep from freezing to death. But if you live in a city, like more than half the world's population, you need something something more versatile—and stylish—than just a sealskin or a pillow with sleeves. Read More >

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The Best Affordable Pro Compact Camera

You're ready for a camera upgrade. You've outgrown the best point-and-shoot cameras, but a DSLR is a little excessive. Luckily for you, there's a middle ground. Mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras—even affordable ones—are getting really, really good. Read More >

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The Best Ultraportable Laptop

We're headed to a post-PC existence, but we ain't there yet. The rise to prominence of Ultrabooks, though, brings the modern laptop closer to a tablet experience than a desktop. Their speed, portability, and tiny-but-not-a-piece-of-crap-netbook-ness have made them popular, but which is the one to own? Read More >

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The Best Bluetooth Keyboard

Ooh, keyboards. Exciting, right?! Oh, are you nonplussed? Get over it dude: The concept is of a single keyboard that works really well across all of your computers, tablets, and even your phones is actually something incredibly appealing. Read More >

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The Best Wireless Mouse

Who doesn't love a good wireless mouse? Free from wires that tangle, it can soar across your desktop, free as a bird. We tested five of the best on the market, and while they were all good, there can be only one Bestmodo. Read More >