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LG Google Nexus 5 unboxing and hands-on video

Matt | November 1, 2013 |

The LG Google Nexus 5 was finally launched yesterday afternoon and went on sale here today in the UK. So far the sales have been strong and many stores have already sold out of the Nexus 5. In fact I had to try 4 different stores before I managed to find one that had stock […]

HTC One to get Android 4.4 KitKat within 90 days

Matt | November 1, 2013 |

With the launch of the Android 4.4 touting Nexus 5 yesterday it was just a matter of time before questions would be asked of the manufacturers of other phones as to if and when their phones would see an update to KitKat. HTC seem to have been the first to go on the record to […]

How Fiber Optics are Reinventing the Internet and Communications Industry

Matt | November 1, 2013 |

Fiber optic Internet was the biggest news on the market just a few years ago. Today, news about wireless Internet has overshadowed that of fiber optics, though people may not realize fiber technology continues to progress by leaps and bounds. What new types of technology have made fiber optics a better way to get connected? […]

Next-gen Google Glass teased

Gareth | November 1, 2013 |

Google decided to show off the next-gen version of their Google Glass hardware. They previewed the image to the right on the Google Glass Google+ page. As you can see they would rather “show” than “tell.” The only real difference which is immediately noticeable is that it now has a mono earbud. We aren’t sure […]

Who needs pockets when you can put it in your arm

Gareth | November 1, 2013 |

German Tim Cannon, a “biohacker” has stuck a giant computer chip beneath his skin. The Android power device transmits his biometric data to other Android devices. The chip is kept safe because it’s sealed inside a protective case. The device is powered via a battery, which needs to be charged. Thankfully this has some wireless charging […]

Nexus 5 goes on sale at Carphone Warehouse from tomorrow

Matt | October 31, 2013 |

Here’s some news that so many of us have been waiting for. The eagerly awaited Google Nexus 5 goes on sale here in the UK from tomorrow at Carphone Warehouse. Furthermore, pricing has been confirmed at just £295 SIM-free (as I had suggested!) which is a serious bargain for the level of specification that you get. […]

Google Nexus 5 is now official

Matt | October 31, 2013 |

LG and Google have now officially launched the Google Nexus 5 and their joint press release can be found below. LG AND GOOGLE INTRODUCE GOOGLE NEXUS 5 Slimmest and Fastest Nexus Phone Ever Now Available Online in Select Markets LONDON, UK, 31st November 2013 — Following the success of Nexus 4, LG and Google have […]

Lantronix xPrintServer review

Matt | October 31, 2013 |

If you want to print from your iOS device you’ll typically need a printer that supports AirPrint. AirPrint was introduced some time ago as part of iOS 4.2. Despite it being around for a while, AirPrint has not found its way in to many printers. So if you have an existing printer that doesn’t support […]

Vodafone and O2 smash speed records

Matt | October 31, 2013 |

Since the launch of their 4G services two months ago, O2 and Vodafone have more than doubled their mobile internet speeds in London and surrounding areas. Thousands of independent scientific tests by RootMetrics across the capital also found: EE keeps its crown as top mobile network operator for Londoners Ilford was Greater London’s speediest spot […]

Retro Tech Addicts Podcast 06: XP, Pods and HTCs (with VIDEO!)

Gareth | October 31, 2013 |

Gareth and Matt enjoy a warm and fuzzy recollection of days gone by in this the latest instalment of the Retro Tech Addicts podcast. In this week’s show we talk about Windows XP, the first Apple iPod and the HTC MTeoR. Also in this show we discuss the rise of HTC and several of their […]