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The real future of wearables: fashion you can instantly update

Wearables. What thoughts does that word conjure up? Chunky, plastic, ugly smartwatches that run out of juice in half a day? Or a non-stop stream…
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How to get Netflix on BlackBerry 10 phones

There’s no official Netflix app for BB10, but luckily it’s dead easy to get Breaking Bad blasting away on your BlackBerry. Thanks to a number…
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Tell me lies: The most blatant touched-up phone photos

We’re not surprised that some phone manufacturers touch up their product images to make them look all shiny and sexy to the consumer. However, some…
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V8 power: Last of the legends

The V8 needs no introduction. It’s a gloriously loud, grumbly engine that has been effortlessly powering everything from European exotics to American muscle since it…
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Five reasons why the TV licence fee has to go

While some may passionately argue for the continuation of the TV Licence there’s a few reasons why people aren’t too chuffed about having to pay…
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Best portable gaming device 2016: Nvidia Shield Tablet vs New Nintendo 3DS vs Sony PS Vita Slim

We compare the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1, New Nintendo 3DS and Sony PS Vita Slim to work out which is the best portable gaming experience…
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What the frack: Could fracking kill the electric car?

Fracking is supposed to enrich lives with cheap, plentiful fuel. Ben Griffin argues the controversial process (which allegedly poisons humans and damages the environment) could…
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What is BBC iPlayer Shuffle?

The BBC is constantly updating and tweaking iPlayer to make it easier for you to find what you want to watch. But what about those…
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Is Snowball the answer to your multiple messaging app woes?

If your smartphone is your primary means of communicating with the world, there’s every chance that you’ve got more messaging apps than you have fingers…
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BBC Three: What’s happening?

It’s curtains for BBC Three as we know it, but what’s actually happening? Will it be sold? Will it disappear completely? Here’s the plain, unvarnished…
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Five reasons we still need the TV licence fee

Why do we pay the TV license fee? Do we have to? Can we opt out? Should we get rid of it entirely? James Peckham…
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The best videogame-inspired bands and artists ever

As a counterpoint to our ‘The best 8-bit versions of classic albums’ post, here’s a rundown of some of the best game-inspired bands out there. …
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Why Windows HoloLens will kill Oculus Rift and the rest…

More by chance than by design, I’ve found myself in the position of Recombu’s resident ‘VR guy’ and after watching yesterday’s Windows 10 media event,…
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Slow WiFi? How to speed up your WiFi network in five easy steps

If your home internet speeds are teeth-grindingly slow, chances are your WiFi network needs some TLC. Making a couple of adjustments to your WiFi setup can…
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How to pimp up and personalise your iOS Notification Centre

Apple’s Notification Centre in iOS 8 doesn’t just prod you when you get an email, or show you what’s next up in your calendar; you…
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Sony Xperia Z3 vs LG G3: Which should I buy?

Um-ing and ah-ing over which new phone to buy, the LG G3 or the Sony Xperia Z3? No wonder, as they’re two awesome and feature-packed…
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When will wireless charging hit UK restaurants and cafés?

Mobile phones have had the ability to wirelessly suck power from special charging pads for years now, but despite analyst predictions pointing to a massive…
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Sony Xperia Z3 vs Google Nexus 6: Which should I buy?

Sony launched one of its best smartphones ever, the Xperia Z3, back in September last year and a month later Google’s Nexus 6 landed on…