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Spotify upgrades its free streaming service to make discovering new music easier

By Geoffrey Tim
April 25, 2018 - 8 years ago

As the rumours suggested, Spotify has overhauled its free listening tier for those unable or unwilling to pony up for the premium subscription. At an event in New York City, Spotify revealed its new-look app, which includes a better experience for those on the free tier. That’s 90 million users who should be happier with the service they pay not a single cent for.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Review – Sony’s latest smartphone is a fantastic breath of fresh air

By Darryn Bonthuys
April 24, 2018 - 8 years ago

Not the most competitive mode in a very cutthroat industry, the Xperia XZ2 is still an eye-catching fresh breath of air for Sony that can ably handle any challenge thrown at it.

Technology

Xiaomi to offer more Android One devices in the future

By Geoffrey Tim
April 24, 2018 - 8 years ago

We’re big fans of Xiaomi devices, and one of the reasons for that is their adoption of Android One on some of its handsets. Android One is an unadulterated, vanilla version of Android without any of the custom launchers or overlays that each manufacturers adds to the Android experience. They're going to release more devices with Android One

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Android to finally get a new messaging system that could spell death to the SMS

By Craig Risi
April 23, 2018 - 8 years ago

Despite the technology being 20 years old, many people still rely on SMSes to communicate with others. Its popularity is rapidly decreasing though and a new Android update could finally start seeing the SMS as we know it come to an end.

Technology

A long-standing volume control issue on Android is finally getting fixed

By Craig Risi
April 19, 2018 - 8 years ago

Ever changed headphones on your phone and all of a sudden found it blasting at the wrong level. That's an issue with Android that is about to get fixed.

Gaming

AMD writes a strongly-worded letter to the manager about Nvidia’s anti-competitiveness

By Geoffrey Tim
April 18, 2018 - 8 years ago

AMD has quietly lashed out at Nvidia, with a video and statement that says that supporting AMD is supporting freedom of choice.

Technology

Canon’s next mirrorless camera might finally be revealed this May

By Darryn Bonthuys
April 17, 2018 - 8 years ago

Was Canon saving its biggest gun for later in 2018? That’s the rumour currently circulating, as Mirrorless Rumours reported that they’d been invited to a Canon event next month, that the camera developer was pulling all the stops out for.

Technology

Sony reveals the Xperia XZ2 Premium, a dual-lens low-light shooter

By Darryn Bonthuys
April 17, 2018 - 8 years ago

Sony decided to take its latest flagship which is still in its infancy, and give it an upgrade. Say hello, to the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium.

Technology

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is an incredible and affordable flagship

By Darryn Bonthuys
April 16, 2018 - 8 years ago

How much tech do you really need? A solid build to house the internals, a sharp screen and a reliable camera is all that people really desire these days. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is all that and more, with a price that won;t break the bank.

Technology

The US FTC says warranty-voiding stickers and language are illegal

By Geoffrey Tim
April 12, 2018 - 8 years ago

You know how, when you buy some shiny new bit of electronics, there’s a sticker on the bottom that puts the fear of god of into you? There’s inevitable some bit of stickied paper over a screw hole that says that the warranty will be void if said sticker is removed, and you hope to whatever deity that it doesn’t somehow come loose during the warranty period? ccording to the US according to the Federal Trade Commission, that sort of stuff Is illegal.

Gaming

Don’t expect a new PlayStation until 2020

By Geoffrey Tim
April 11, 2018 - 8 years ago

A new PlayStation coming later this year? Don't bet on it.

Technology

Facebooks denies that it uses your phone’s microphone to target ads at you

By Geoffrey Tim
April 11, 2018 - 8 years ago

Many people believe that the Facebook app on our phones accesses the device’s microphone to spy on its users, delivering targeted ads based on the things we speak about. It comes from anecdotal evidence, where people say they’ve discusses products offline, only to be blasted with adverts for those (often obscure) things days later on Facebook. Coincidence or conspiracy?

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