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Boston Dynamic’s creepy humanoid robot spectacularly slouches through forest

US-based engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics continues to turn heads with yet another showcase of its robotic prowess. This time round, it’s…

Darth Vader-inspired PlayStation 4 unleashes the force this November

In prelude to the release of the Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens and Star Wars Battlefront later this year, the force…

Alleged leak shows-off Google’s upcoming Nexus smartphone

A photo of what’s said to be Google’s upcoming Nexus smartphone has been released into the wild. Originally posted on an Indonesian Google Plus…

Robotic lawn mowers soon to graze US lawns

Automated lawn mowers are more and more becoming a reality around the globe. While these sheep-replacers have started cropping up all over in Europe…

Reports suggest iPad mini 4 could get split-view app support, super-thin design

When Apple debuted the iPad Air 2 in October last year, the device woefully overshadowed the humble iPad mini 3, which received a few…

Ubuntu Phone finally goes global

The people of Europe and China have been able to enjoy the Ubuntu Phone experience for a good few months. And now, thanks to…

Microsoft officially releases Windows 10 IoT tools for Raspberry Pi 2, Minnowboard Max

For all Windows 10 related views, breaking stories and deeper analysis, visit our comprehensive Windows 10 Hub before and after Microsoft’s big launch. Microsoft…

‘Flappy Bird’ flies off, here’s how you get it back

If you still want to download Flappy Bird, just Google “flappy Bird apk” (Android) or “Flappy Bird ipa” (iOS) to download and install the…

iOS 7.1 update pegged for March release

Apple is reportedly releasing iOS 7.1 in March. According to 9to5Mac, which says that reliable sources have confirmed the rumour. iOS 7 debuted in…

2014 D.I.C.E game awards gives Sony’s ‘The Last of Us’ most of its prizes

The 2014 D.I.C.E awards just came to an end, with Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us scooping best game of the year, among other…

Google’s Chromebox for Meetings could take the bored out of boardroom

Conference calls are old school and videoconferencing can be quite expensive or a chore to set up. To remedy this, Google and Asus have…

HTC shakes magic 8-ball: smartwatch, new HTC One planned for 2014

This is a bit of a stretch, but according to a recent Bloomberg interview with HTC, the firm will soon venture into smartwatch territory….

EA’s ‘Dungeon Keeper’ for Android rating system flawed with favouritism

Dungeon Keeper for Android was launched recently, and while many diehard fans rejoiced at the old horny demon’s return, they soon realized that the…

Update Adobe Flash now, avoid hackers taking over your PC

Better update your Flash player now before your computer gets overrun by hordes of hackers, warns Adobe. The popular software giant recently released security…

Steam Music enters invite-only beta

Steam sales and downloads have been tremendous, numbering in the hundreds of millions. There’s apps now, Steam OS, Big Picture mode for our luscious…

EverythingMe launches predictive Android mod, previews Firefox Launcher

EverythingMe is a new Android app that can help you personalise your homescreen based on predictions. To further better your experience, Mozilla and EverythingMe…

Apple hires sleep expert, might build iWatch to monitor fitness and vital signs

We probably won’t see the iWatch anytime soon but when we do, it’s gonna rock our socks off. If saucy speculation is anything to…

ReROLL: an open-world RPG that turns Earth into the battleground

The ambitions and imaginations of gamers exceeds all. Some ex-Ubisoft developers are setting out on the bold mission to map the entire world using…

Pebble launches appstore for iOS with over 1000 apps, Android app on its way

Pebble has finally launched version 2.0 of its app store, making it available on iTunes with a beta version for Android users on its…

Google Glass gains ‘5 little games’, filled with big ideas

“Simpsons did it,” is what we thought when this news shot past out noses. Google Glass now does gaming. Exceptionally simple gaming, but it…

Apple tests solar-powered, wireless charging and movement tech for iWatch

From fitness trackers to Google Glass and smartwatches, each has its own gimmicky allure as well as potential shortfalls. The one issue they all…

Windows 8.1 Update 1 leak shows PC-friendly mouse and keyboard focus

A leaked version of Microsoft’s upcoming update for Windows 8.1 has been out in the wild since late January. Annoyingly referred to as Windows…

‘Dark Souls 2’ bolstered by voice-actor Peter Serafinowicz

You may recognise Peter Serafinowicz from cult TV shows Spaced, Black Books or films like Shaun of the Dead. Known for his deep, full-bodied,…

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