Amidst the hubbub of the first wave of real people getting their hands on the fabled Google Glass, something's being ignored: the Explorer programme is a tech launch, done as we've never seen before. Thing is, it hasn't been a no-holds-barred success for Google. Read More >>
Featured comment by spur:
"The thing is that they're moving to make this kind of photography something that everybody does, make it a 'default'. That should be addressed. (You c..." More »
Streaming is all the rage. No one seems to want to own anything anymore when it comes to media, or is it that no one wants to sell it to you? Either way, streaming is where it's at, whether it's Spotify, Netflix, LoveFilm or Now TV. But there's a big problem with all of them, and it's just reared its ugly head again. Read More >>
Featured comment by Danjc2:
"Sadly, twisting my argument does not suit your ends. I was not using myself as an example. I don't consider myself to be the average user, but I do kn..." More »
Virgin isn't exactly a student of laissez-fairebroadband, instead choosing to actively 'traffic-manage' its customers. It's just rolled out a new system of traffic management, and whilst it leads to some theoretically marginal improvements for consumers, it's the most complicated sonofabitch you're ever gonna see. But more than that, it's a demonstration of how out-of-touch some ISPs really are. Read More >>
Featured comment by matt.sokolinski:
"And how is that contract term fair to the user?? If I dont like the change, I cant do anything about it because I'll get early termination fee and god..." More »
Android has become an enormous success in part by appealing to a lot of people who don't prioritise aesthetics. It's no wonder it's been relatively ugly for half a decade. But finally, it's spawned a truly gorgeous object for everyone: the HTC One. Read More >>
Featured comment by Glenbot3000:
"Polycarbonate "unibody" which is quite important in terms of feel and durability. I'll admit, though, that the video of them passing a zillion volts t..." More »
I don't know if you heard, but Samsung finally 'unpacked' the Galaxy S4 last night, live in New York, and yup, it was the colossal disappointment I pretty much expected it to be. Now sure, it looks like a decent enough device, and I've no doubt it'll sell like loonytunes, but the event was a clear sign that cracks are forming in Sammy's giant, all-singing all-dancing facade. Read More >>
Featured comment by simonamaclean:
"Interesting comments. I was in the luck position of choosing a new phone this month. Sony Xperia Z, HTC One, or wait for Galaxy S4? In the end I am ve..." More »
Android is a mature, stable, and slick operating system. Jelly Bean truly made it a mobile OS to rival all others, banishing lag and unifying the system into something gorgeously usable. But it still sucks to be an Android user, and it truly shouldn't. Here's why. Read More >>
Featured comment by ScyBy:
"That's a matter of perspective I suppose. To me, single-purpose hardware buttons trump on-screen controls any day of the week.
They work while the ..." More »
If there was one word to sum up general opinion on the BlackBerry 10 launch, it would be 'meh'. There's a feeling that it's too little, too late. But we've been here before -- back in 2009, with Palm, and it seems that BlackBerry's going the same way. Read More >>
PayPal's one of the truly ubiquitous names of the internet. It's been around since e-commerce first became a Thing, and it's even got its own Mafia. Like every Mafia, though, some of its practices are a bit shady, bordering on the downright nasty. It's time for that to change. Read More >>
Featured comment by Fourthletter:
"Not actually a comparable situation if a big high street shop refused to take any payment method apart from a company they owned then the regulator wo..." More »
Phones shops, in general, are dire; there's no two ways about it. With out-to-get-you customer service, often-crummy technical knowledge, and dodgy upsell-dealings left and right, they're just terrible. How about an actual mobile network brought to you by a phone shop then? No bloody way, mate. Read More >>
Featured comment by Longfellow:
"I'd be pi**ed off too. They've always been a classy organisation it seems, taking advantage of those who don't know better." More »
The High Street as we know it is being brutally and violently gutted by a big bully called Administration. Household names are toppling like badly placed dominoes; what's to blame -- the recession, the internet, or all of us just being scrooges? Read More >>
Featured comment by Godfrapp:
"I think this is really sad. There's a Blockbuster not too far from my house, and I've been going there since I was little. The staff are always lovely..." More »
One of the clear automotive technology trends at CES this year is cars that drive themselves. From Audi to Lexus to Ford, the world's largest car companies are beginning to follow Google's lead in an effort to produce cars smart enough to drive themselves. Read More >>
Featured comment by paulschapman:
"Why not have a black box which records the last 5-10 minutes of driving. With all that data it should be possible to determine if any accident is down..." More »
Samsung has presented a new awesome fridge, with a Ultra HD 4K LCD screen, a built-in Evernote app, and a baby monitor. One of those things is not real, but all of them are stupid. Read More >>
Featured comment by Murphy:
"I'm not saying this because I dislike most of the stuff Jesus writes, but I would love this fridge for it's extra features.
TV...good, means savin..." More »
I wasn't supposed to be here today. Growing up, I was obsessed with dinosaurs and dreamed of becoming a paleontologist—the thought of sifting through heaps of stone and soil was far more enticing than fighting fires or learning Ninjutsu, my two fallback careers. But then Calvin's dad went and blew my mind. Read More >>
Featured comment by Sabashe_to_the_MAX:
"I'm sorry. I've obviously offended you. Please continue posting long winded comments based off 7 words in a an article." More »
There used to be a time when Apple didn't make mistakes. When pretty much everything it put out was glitch-free. Not necessarily perfect, of course, but outages, serious bugs, and simple errors weren't anywhere to be seen. Recently, we've had bugs, we've had issues, we've had errors, and we've even gotten an iCloud status board. And as a result, Apple appears to be accepting that it is just an ordinary company now, like any other. Read More >>
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