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August 31
- Lenovo Yoga Book: how fast can you type on a touchscreen keyboard?
- The Lenovo Yoga Book finally makes dual screen tablets a reality
- Lenovo lets slip Yoga 910 Ultrabook with yet another 'world's thinnest' claim
- Beat procrastination with free website blocker Cold Turkey
- Asus' new ZenBook 3 gets a portable 15-inch display to go with it
- Nubia Z11 is a smartphone claiming to take DSLR-quality pictures
- Panasonic's latest 4K Blu-ray player is bringing the new format to the mainstream
- Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 821 promises faster and longer-lasting phones
- New Surface Pro 4, Surface Book updates give both a battery boost
- Are you a long-time Dropbox user? Best change your password now
- They might look like patio heaters - but B&O's new speakers pack a serious punch
- In-app search comes to Android and it's even better on the LG V20
- SpaceX is getting ready to fly its first recycled rocket
- Intel's latest CPUs will only support Windows 10
- A physical security checklist for your data center
- Samsung Galaxy S8 leak points to big dual-camera changes
- Apple HomeKit is doing for the connected home what the App Store did for the smartphone
- Acer's Swift 7 is the thinnest laptop ever made, but still packs a punch
- Meet Acer's insane 21-inch, curved-screen gaming laptop
- Squeak no more: Logitech announces a silent mouse
August 30
- First look: Here's how Apple HomeKit will revolutionize your house
- It might be a Waze off, but Google has a plan to take on Uber
- Play some of PlayStation's best games on your PC starting today
- Pebble now lets you get to important stuff on your wrist more quickly
- Parrot's new minidrone comes with a cannon
- Google set to axe Nexus name for its future smartphones
- Google's premium Chromebook is now a dead Pixel
- Sonos gains Spotify Connect powers, Amazon Echo support coming soon
- Could Acer unleash a monster gaming laptop with a 21-inch curved screen?
- Sony's new macro lens lets you take super-close-up photos
- Intel Kaby Lake processors will power a new generation of thinner laptops
- A whole host of new information has emerged about the Nintendo NX's controller
- Apple says EU tax fine 'has no basis in fact or in law'
- The Xperia X Compact could be Sony's most exciting phone in years
- This is the clearest look at the Nexus Sailfish yet
- iPhone 7 name revealed and battery boost 'confirmed'
- New Windows 10 notifications to keep you up-to-speed with Microsoft services
- LG offering up huge 21:9 curved gaming monitor
- Top 5 tips when buying business laptops
- Microsoft delays Outlook.com upgrade
- Rumour: Upcoming PS4 'Slim' will support faster 5GHz Wi-Fi
- Apple's non-iPhone plans reportedly include new MacBooks and iPad enhancements
August 29
- Microsoft finally patches big Surface Pro 3 battery problem
- HTC One A9 successor rumored for IFA, still looks like an iPhone
- Sony's stylish e-ink watch is back, this time with more designs
- New Rokus may support HDR, ditch the numbers
- Save the date: iPhone 7 launch event confirmed for September 7
- This may not be a Surface Book 2 tease after all
- Fitbit's most popular fitness trackers are now even better
- The curious case of the vanishing iPhone button
- New tablet 2016: the top slates to expect this year
- Why your phone will always have a physical button
- Scientists exit volcano dome after year-long Mars simulation
- 10 awesome iPhone camera apps
- Apple Watch 2 tipped to get a big battery boost
- 5 HTC Sense features that should be in stock Android
August 28
- Ask a Dev: Why do we have a love / hate relationship with boss battles?
- Pike's Peak Ascent - how an unprepared man survived a mountain race
- Android 7.0 Nougat wants to make it easier to switch from iOS
- Samsung's latest gaming monitors have curves and Quantum Dots
- The most important internet companies you haven't heard of
- Google adds two classic games to its search engine page
- 5 Samsung TouchWiz features that should be in stock Android
August 27
- The Nintendo NX controllers might borrow some tricks from the Wii
- Twitter has plans to help you filter out unwelcome tweets
- Alienware: 'We didn't build the Graphics Amplifier to be a one-hit wonder'
August 26
- Nintendo NX won't make the same mistakes as the Wii U, exec says
- Apple vs Spotify: latest developments in the music streaming service battle
- Panasonic and Sony want to make 8K TVs mainstream by 2020
- MediaTek: meet the chip maker that has powered your favorite gadgets for years
- Scuba divers can now post to Facebook from the bottom of the ocean
- Corsair's latest mechanical keyboards are basically light shows with USB ports
- Beyond silicon: We discover the processors of your future tech
- Drones are the 'unexpected' tech of today, says Parrot CEO
- Nikon D500 vs Nikon D750: Which DSLR should you choose?
- Faster graphics card production has slowed down and memory is to blame
- Samsung's hot new Dolby Atmos soundbars are finally available to buy
- 5 reasons you still need a dedicated audio player in 2016 - and some reasons you don't
- Microsoft details rent-a-Surface scheme
- One battery to rule them all: new tech lets your mobile devices share battery power
- The bizarre Russian free-to-play version of Halo 3 has been cancelled
- Leaked benchmarks show that speedy Kaby Lake laptops could make a splash
- The iPhone 7S may ditch the iconic home button
- Self-driving taxis take to the streets of Singapore
- These are the fastest SSDs in the world and you can buy them right now
- Smaller, smarter, but maybe not much faster: The future of the CPU
August 25
- Your next iPhone could catch thieves in the act
- New iOS security flaw means you should update your iPhone right now
- What's in store: The tech that will transform memory and storage
- iSnapchat? Apple said to be developing its own video sharing app
- HTC One M8 will not get Android 7 Nougat
- From sandy beach to Kaby Lake: How sand becomes silicon
- Your PC wouldn't exist without these 6 historical components
- The Sony Xperia X Compact might debut at IFA 2016
- Honor believes wireless charging is still too poor
- Garmin's Fenix Chronos is very stylish and very expensive
- Amazon Kindle devices are crashing Windows 10 PCs with the Anniversary Update
- An upcoming Nokia Android phone might have Samsung-beating specs
- Laptops using Intel's next budget processors will suffer from one big flaw
- The iPhone 7 could come with a huge amount of storage
- HTC 10 Android Nougat update coming later this year
- The iPhone 6 SE could be the iPhone 7 in disguise
- Revamped MacBook Pro could get supercharged USB ports
- 10 CPUs that changed computing
- The Fujifilm X-A3 is the retro camera for selfie lovers
- HP puts the ultimate privacy screen solution in its laptops
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs 5D Mark III: 21 key differences
- 8 things you need to know about the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
August 24
- New LG V20 renders show phone to have dual cameras front and back
- We lie to robots to spare their nonexistent feelings, research finds
- How Movidius is kickstarting the next generation of mobile VR
- When is the best time to buy a new CPU or GPU?
- Gaming on a MacBook Pro? This GPU box wants to make it happen
- How one of the first VR arcades will bring us together in our own little worlds
- The new Nexus might launch with Android 7.1
- Music streaming exclusives could soon come to an end – and we can't wait
- Apple co-founder speaks out against iPhone 7 losing headphone jack
- Making power pay: how AMD's Polaris graphics cards could save gamers money
- Google is training AI to reduce the size of image files
- The biggest security threat to a business is also its biggest asset
- Biologists build a working calculator out of DNA
- Opera brings totally free VPN service to Android smartphones
- LG V20 will arrive with B&O PLAY headphones in the box
August 23
- Sony's new PS4 DualShock adapter brings official support to PC and Mac
- Tesla's new Model S accelerates so quickly, it rivals high-end sports cars
- Google Daydream VR release may be just weeks away
- AMD is finally making the GPU world competitive again
- Parrot's fixed-wing Disco drone soars in September, first-ever headset included
- Leap Motion wants to bring your hands into virtual reality
- Windows 10 and Office will get OneClip boost next year
- Microsoft's new app will be a lifesaver for shift workers
- Android Nougat officially won't be landing on Nexus 5 or Nexus 7
- Google Allo's incognito mode is like a more secure Snapchat
- Imminent Windows 10 preview rumored to add new core apps
- Amazon could be launching a budget music streaming service… for Echo users only
- Galaxy Note 7 S Pen can get stuck, just like the Note 5
- Microsoft inks deal with Lenovo to bring Office to millions of phones
- How colocation data centres can help your small business
- Top 5 tips for buying business PCs
- Smart windows are a step closer to arriving in your home
- Japan wants citizens to donate their old phone to make 2020 Olympics medals
- Could you be USA Landscape Photographer of the Year?
- Amazon and Hyundai are delivering test drives to door steps
August 22
- Office 365 is about to become even more useful thanks to AI
- Your next iPhone screen could be curved and made by Samsung
- Google's Tensor Processing Unit explained: this is what the future of computing looks like
- Oh no! Here comes Sony's first PS Plus membership price hike
- You may one day buy a phone that assembled itself
- No Man's Sky might be a directionless game, but does that make it a pointless game?
- 5 features in Android Nougat that iOS 10 can't match
- Android 7 Nougat arrives, but non-Nexus users shouldn't get excited
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided review
- The BBC's VR-friendly Olympic 360 broadcasts were a virtual success
- Orbi by Netgear aims to kill the pain (and dead spots) in setting up Wi-Fi
- 10 biggest moments in computing history
- Here's why facial recognition tech is far from flawless
- Microsoft is about to fix your Surface Pro 3's poor battery life
- Here's how fungus might help recycle your phone's dead battery
- Jellyfish skin could stop glare on your screens
- We go hands on with MSI's upcoming lineup of GTX 10-series gaming notebooks
August 21
- Samsung decides to shut down its Milk Music service
- How tech can hinder – and help – your sleep
- Made in Japan: Discover how lenses are created
August 20
- Goat Simulator, Factorio and 8 other boring simulators that shouldn't be this fun
- Facebook's newest app is heavy on video and just for the kids
- Robot chores: the droids are coming for your job, and no one's safe
- The post-post world: deliveries in the age of drones
- The Windows 10 Anniversary Update doesn't get along well with webcams
August 19
- 12 games we want to see in 4K on the Sony PlayStation NEO
- This is our best look at the GoPro Hero 5 camera yet
- Pandora may give you a reason to ditch Spotify next month
- Android Nougat release date rumored for early next week
- We challenged Samsung and BlackBerry over their Android security claims
- Malware attacks on businesses are down – but it's no time to be complacent
- Create your own photographic toy story
- The iPhone 7 camera could have a significant new feature
- This tiny robotic caterpillar will never become a butterfly
- Apple's macOS beta timings hint at later Sierra launch
- The smartphone battery breakthrough we've all been waiting for is almost here
- Microsoft isn't alone when it comes to Windows 10's sneaky data mining
August 18
- The best games of 2016 (so far)
- Twitter now lets all users keep trolls out of their notifications
- You can get a ride from a self-driving car this month
- Forget Farmville, Facebook's new game platform offers real, triple-A games
- Tech can't save you: the stupidity of taking on a mountain race unprepared
- The chips are down: AMD's Zen set to take on Intel's Broadwell-E
- New GTX 1060 is the cheapest Pascal-powered graphics card yet
- Windows 10 gets another roasting over privacy shortcomings
- Parallels Desktop 12 lets you play Overwatch on your Mac
- Nokia could launch new Android phones and tablets by the end of the year
- Here's the reason why vital Windows security alerts are often ignored
- Windows 10 is completely failing to tempt businesses
August 17
- Pokemon Go comes to life with Google Cardboard and a depth sensor
- The iPhone 7 could have as much space as your MacBook
- Xbox One and done? Microsoft says it's moving beyond console generations
- Will Google's disruptive US cellular service ever connect the globe?
- Android QuadRooter vulnerability: should you be worried?
- Kobo's new big screen ereader will help you read yourself to sleep
- Nintendo patent takes NX modular controller a step further
- Lenovo's cube-shaped 4K and VR-ready gaming PC is anything but square
- LinkedIn takes legal action after being hit by data harvesters
- Roccat's gaming keyboard turns your tablet into a tactical display
- Can this computer find intelligence on Reddit?
- Microsoft looks to bring Office 365 and Windows 10 much closer together
- First look: Intel Project Alloy all-in-one merged reality headset
- The Nikon D3400 was made for instant image sharing addicts
- 14 Nvidia Pascal-powered laptops to up your mobile game
August 16
- First look: HP Omen VR Backpack PC
- First look: HP Omen X Desktop
- So long, dongles: Microsoft will build one into your next Windows 10 PC
- TP-LINK offers 802.11ad router delivering 4.6 Gbps speeds in 60GHz band
- Your Windows 10 PC will let you experience AR first-hand next year
- Windows 7 and 8.1 move to Windows 10-style updates
- A guide to creating a personal web page
- 6 laptops that could be in line for a Pascal upgrade
- How worried should your business be about cybercriminals?
- British company wants to kill off your graphics workstation
- The iPhone 7 could charge up in a flash
- Own an Android smartphone or tablet? Then look out for this security flaw
- Power play: How Nvidia's Pascal laptops let you game for longer
- 7 reasons you'll want Nvidia's Pascal graphics in your laptop
August 15
- This tiny computer is a quarter the size of Raspberry Pi
- Battlefield 1 open beta lets you ride horses - or a train - into battle this month
- New Audi cars know just how long that red light will last
- New Nexus phones could continue the 6P's metal streak
- Want to play Minecraft in VR? Starting today, you can
- Gamescom 2016: 5 things we'd like to see at Europe's big game show
- Why DevOps in web hosting is a bit like an episode of The Wire
- Data centre efficiency: Go green or go home
- Successful re-platforming: It’s more than hosting
- Watch No Man's Sky running in VR
- Scientists levitate a ball with the power of sound
- Microsoft looks to thaw Windows 10 Anniversary Update freezing issues
- Big changes could be coming to the iPad Pro 2
- Why 8K televisions 'will go mainstream by 2020', according to analysts
- Tim Cook confirms Apple is doing a lot with AR 'behind the curtain'
- Microsoft extends security lifeline for pre-Windows 10 users and here's why
August 14
- No Man's Sky looks glorious in these 50 4K screenshots
- Relive the greatness of GoldenEye with this HD fan-made remake
- Pinkies and the brain: the subliminal joy of mechanical keyboards
- Cheating at Pokemon Go will now get you a permanent ban
- 10 future VR games that will get you excited for virtual reality
- 8 things Microsoft gets criticised for (but not Apple or Google)
August 13
- Apple Car, is that you? Here's a clear look at Silicon Valley's mystery van
- Google is rumoured to be making a brand new OS called Fuchsia
- Reality Check: welcome to Virtual Reality - London's new store dedicated to VR
- 10 best office apps for Android
- No Man's Sky stumbles onto PC, patches incoming
August 12
- Samsung's IFA 2016 invite hints at Gear S3 smartwatch reveal
- The 10 worst Pokemon from the original games
- Samsung casts doubt on the 'confirmed' 6GB Galaxy Note 7
- Behind the lens: how this stunning Rio 2016 Olympic Games image was shot
- iPhone 7 display photos suggest a rumored feature won't be present
- Computer scientists call for internet expansion to be limited
- Leica is auctioning off a big chunk of camera history, and you can't afford it
- This £76/$99 laptop is powered by your smartphone
- Here's how Facebook will make your News Feed more 'informative'
August 11
- Sierra Wireless completes acquisition of telematics firm GenX Mobile
- Samsung stakes claim to world's biggest SSD title
- LG confirms the 'big feature' for the forthcoming V20 smartphone
- This leather jacket doubles as a personal, wearable cloud
- 10 reasons why business laptops are better than consumer notebooks
- Scarier than death: How virtual reality is tackling the fear of public speaking
August 10
- HP's Stream lineup keeps laptops thin, your wallet thick
- Watch: are games consoles becoming more expensive?
- Apple's MacBook Pro overhaul reportedly thinner, sporting AMD graphics and USB-C
- iPhone 7 launch event reportedly planned for September 7
- The 2TB white Xbox One S is sold out, and gone for good
- Apple admits to being 'embarrassed' by early Maps
- Aurora HDR app gets major update
- MSI's latest beefy laptops are primed for VR gaming
- Here's how Google is planning to tackle trolls in VR
- We now have a very good idea of the Nexus Sailfish's specs
- Microsoft looks to boost browser security with Windows 10 update
- Apple is reportedly creating a non-Watch wearable
- Listen up: Bang & Olufsen's latest 4K TV will sense your room
- Here's why you might want to avoid Windows 10 previews for a while
- Here's what we've learned from Nasa's Curiosity rover in its four years on Mars
- Here's how your next SSD could be much, much faster than your current one
- iPhone 7 Pro could be delayed until 2017 with an all-glass makeover
- Google wants you to Skype with a drone in the future
- Players have already met in No Man's Sky - but it didn't go as you'd expect
- This 60TB SSD will blow your mind, but don't forget to backup
August 9
- Netflix's handy speed test tool is now available for your mobile devices
- PS4.5 reveal likely on tap for Sony's September 7 event
- Linksys unveils MU-MIMO Wi-Fi access point for SMEs
- Chrome will soon let you control Bluetooth smart devices in your home
- Have an ad blocker? Sorry, it won't work on Facebook anymore
- Galaxy Note 7 claims 'best phone display' title for Samsung... again
- The 14 best Android Wear watch faces
- Adventures in 3D printing: what it's like to make your own household items
- These are the 11 best apps to use in your car
- This could be our first look at the LG V20
- Now Twitter is taking on Snapchat Stories with Moments
- This new 3D memory tech could increase your smartphone's battery life
- Samsung Pay can be hacked, but it's 'extremely unlikely'
- No Man's Sky tips: 5 things to help you get started
- Silver linings: How Google wants to beat Amazon and Microsoft in the cloud
- Windows 10 Redstone 2 preview could be here sooner than you think
- iPhone 7 could get the screen bump you've been asking for
- Pokemon Go is trialling an awesome upgrade to the Nearby feature
- Better batteries, incoming? Lithium-ion battery capacity could be boosted six times
- Love Game of Thrones? Dr Who? Google Now lets you add more of your interests
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: What we want to see
- Microsoft looks to bolster trust in Office 365
- Core vs Xeon: Which Intel CPU should you choose?
August 8
- Space is the next frontier for virtual reality thanks to this satellite
- Latest MacBook leak points to a Touch ID power button
- PS4.5 Neo unveiling slated for September, according to new report
- How to get reliable wireless coverage on trains
- AMD's latest graphics cards are perfect for your budget build
- Surface 3's touchscreen will soon work with Linux
- You can now play tons of free Amiga games in your browser
- The worst keyboards of all time
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update is playing havoc with some PCs
- The iPhone 7 could have three new tricks up its sleeve
- Sony's leaked Xperia XR looks suspiciously similar to a phone you can already buy
- Don't be a tourist: 10 apps for exploring a city like a local
- Here's how your monitor could be hacked to spy on you
- Quantum computers just took a huge logical leap forward
- No Man's Sky creator spills beans on massive day one patch
- We're a giant leap closer to 'GPS' for spacecraft
- Streaming bags itself another TV Goliath
- Faster Apple Watch 2 could be on the way with GPS and bigger battery
August 7
- New video leaks show off three new iPhones and Lightning EarPods
- How the developers of the Driver series are turning their hand to Watch Dogs 2
- Happy 25th birthday to the first public website
August 6
- Facebook is testing a new selfie camera and more Snapchat-style features
- How Teletext and Ceefax are coming back from the dead
- Google's answer to Digital Touch won't make it past Android Wear 2.0
- Looking back at more than 25 years of the World Wide Web
August 5
- How to install 3 Android tablets in your car
- Vive is copying the Oculus Rift's least popular feature - and doing it right
- Nikon D3300 vs D5300: Which DSLR should you choose?
- Quake Champions brings back rocket-jumps and glorious deathmatches
- Microsoft confirms two more major Windows 10 updates for 2017
- Game-changing earbuds could make up for the iPhone 7's biggest flaw
- Self-propelling liquid metal takes us a step closer to the Terminator
- LG V20 sounds as high-end as we'd hoped in the latest leak
- Has Apple been hiding the iPhone 7 launch date on its site for months?
August 4
- Google's new password standard may change the future of Android logins
- HTC Vive's tracking tech is now open to all - here's what it means for you
- Facebook hates clickbait as much as you do
- Go for the gold: How tech is transforming Olympic training
- Microsoft slashes Windows 10 rollback period with Anniversary Update
- Ready for Rio: Canon shows off its massive camera hoard for the Olympics
- Nintendo NX's first games may have leaked, but console won't be as powerful as PS4
- These dust-sized sensors can be implanted within your body
- You can still upgrade to Windows 10 using an old Windows 7 and 8 product key
- Could a computer algorithm be put on trial?
- iPhone 7's rumored 3GB of RAM points towards VR readiness
- Here's what businesses should know about Microsoft's updated privacy policy
- LG V20 will launch before the iPhone 7
- OnePlus 3 sales will be paused in 24 countries for over a month
- iRobot's new Roomba 960 brings the truly autonomous vacuum (closer) to the masses
August 3
- Intel's HTC Vive camera could stop you from stepping on your cat
- Alleged GoPro Hero 5 video shows off new interface
- Inside Sony Square NYC: a glimpse of the future with PSVR and smart headphones
- Pokemon Go, fake Articunos, and why I'm enjoying Niantic's silence
- ZTE wants you to build its next phone - should Apple and Samsung follow suit?
- Sonos teams up with Bandcamp to DJ your next house party
- Quantum dots can't burn in, so what is Samsung's new warranty all about?
- BlackBerry's best app is now available to anyone on Android 6
- Civilization VI preview: another step closer to taking over the world
- This biological battery is made of vitamins
- This security threat has hit almost half of UK businesses and it will get worse
- A blue iPhone 7? Surely not
- New Nexus phones may arrive in October with a Huawei flagship feature
- Surface Pro 3 update smooths over Pen and power problems
- Which phone has the best battery for watching YouTube?
- Apple could benefit from Windows 10 privacy nightmare
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update hit by installation issues and Cortana woes
- Xbox One Netflix app update adds 4K and HDR support
- Overwatch's Olympics themed update is great - too bad Loot Boxes have to ruin it
August 2
- You can now buy HoloLens, but it costs more than Vive, Rift and PSVR combined
- First 8K broadcast coincides with the Olympics, but only one company will have it
- Lens flair: 7 cameras that have had an extreme color makeover
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 launches worldwide with iris scanner and smarter S Pen
- The iPhone 7 might not be as waterproof as we'd hoped
- One fifth of all computers are now running Windows 10
- Nvidia's new Titan X has arrived – here's where to get it
- Workstation vs Gaming vs Desktop: Which PC is for you?
- IBM managed to cram an entire lab on a chip
- This drone shoots fiery 'dragon eggs'
- 25 cool things to try in the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition update
- This is why Pokemon Go's footprint tracking feature was removed
- What's new in Photoshop and Lightroom?
- Sales figures show that Android tablets may be on the way out
August 1
- Huawei Honor Note 8 rivals Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with a huge 6.6-inch display
- iOS 10 will include more diverse emoji, following Google's lead
- The new Pokemon Sun and Moon wearable looks absolutely ridiculous
- Why does Windows 10 cost money when OS X is free?
- The flops, near misses and glorious failures in the race to be the best smartphone OS
- Pokemon just got a lot more confusing
- Most businesses are preparing to upgrade to Windows 10
- This Apple Watch feature could be coming to the iPad
- European Space Agency will send your message to the North Star
- Why renting camera kit makes sense
- Microsoft just made Windows 10 more secure