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• Review: Epson Runsense SF-810V

  24-01-2015 17:10
  
  We're playing with quite a few fitness bands at the moment - it's that time of year - and the word "playing" is important to note. Stylist, affordable health trackers are everywhere now, helping to gameify general fitness, and on the whole these discreet devices are doing a valiant job of motivating folks to get off the couch and do a little bit more stretching and moving.But after a while, some of those folks will feel the burning desire to go a step further, and before long they've p
  
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• Running Man of Tech: 10k a day: Adidas SmartRun and Jabra Pulse reviewed

  24-01-2015 17:00
  
  Adidas SmartRun and Jabra PulseIt's the new year, which means you'll be constantly battling past hordes of newly-inspired runners as you trudge your way to work once more.But what if you wanted to join them but are scared you lack the speed? Or perhaps you're already pounding the streets in your well-worn trainers and are looking to spice things up with a touch of technology here and there?Well, you're in luck. I'm currently running 10k every day – yes, every day – and over the coming weeks
  
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• One month with the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge: 5 ways to use the edge and 10 reasons to love the phone

  24-01-2015 15:24 via zdnet.com
  
  After using the Note Edge for more than a month, Matthew is close to pulling the trigger on the T-Mobile model. He finds the edge display compelling for several reasons.
  
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• Bill Gates predicts HIV vaccine by 2030

  24-01-2015 14:36
  
  Microsoft founder tells Davos that vaccine and new intense drug treatments could end most new cases of deadly virus Continue reading...
  
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• Fighting Talk: Why is your password still password?

  24-01-2015 14:00
  
  One of the regular surveys into our password habits has revealed that they're still mostly terrible, with plenty of people using the easiest, most obvious, guessable options to protect their precious online lives, and two-factor authentication reserved for the hardcore and the paranoid. It seems people are happy to use the same password across multiple sites and have "123456" protecting their main email account (and therefore their access to their entire data universe), despite regular
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S6: What we know so far about the upcoming flagship

  24-01-2015 13:02 via zdnet.com
  
  Samsung's Galaxy S5 is due for a refresh and MWC is looming...
  
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• Here's how you can download the latest Windows 10 preview

  24-01-2015 11:25
  
  You've stared dewy-eyed at its Start Menu, longed for its multiple desktops and salivated over its future on the smartphone -- and now it's here. The latest Windows 10 preview code can be yours in just a few clicks.To give Microsoft's latest OS a test-drive, head on over to the Windows Insider Program where you can download it by following Microsoft's instructions.Everything we know about Windows 10Alternatively, you can get it by heading to PC Settings, clicking Update and recovery, then Previe
  
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• Week in Gaming: HoloLens, Xbox streaming, and GTA rampages

  24-01-2015 11:00
  
  If last week belonged squarely to Nintendo and its gaming announcements then this week is property of Microsoft. Its big Windows 10 livestream contained plenty of exciting news for Xbox fans and non-believers alike, if you could sit through all the other slightly boring parts.By far the most exciting thing was the announcement of HoloLens – Microsoft's answer to the VR/AR trend and potential rival to Sony's Project Morpheus and the Oculus Rift. Don't get confused by the name though, there aren
  
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• Review: WD Sentinel DX4200

  24-01-2015 11:00
  
  Introduction and performanceAt first glance it looks like little more than just another 4-bay NAS appliance, but the Sentinel DX4200 from Western Digital stands out from the crowd both in terms of the hardware involved and the Windows rather than Linux software it runs. Moreover, the DX4200 is very much aimed at businesses with existing Windows servers and expertise looking to add flexible network storage to the mix.A proper server in a boxHoused in a conventional desktop NAS cube, the DX4200 es
  
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• Industry voice: Looking back at 2014: a year of triumph for cybercriminals?

  24-01-2015 09:55
  
  2014 could go down in history as a highlight year for cybercriminals. Cybercriminals have shown that no organisation is safe, regardless of size or reputation. The victim list now boasts the likes of Sony, Apple, eBay, JP Morgan and DIY giant Home Depot to name just a few. To finish 2014 with a bang, cybercriminals brought down both the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live at Christmas, just "because they could".Big targetsLast year cybercriminals targeted the financial industry and manag
  
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• In Depth: How to edit photos in iOS 8

  24-01-2015 07:27
  
  Your iPhone's camera is capable of taking amazing shots, but the fun doesn't end there: you can apply a variety of adjustments and effects to liven up your pictures. Photos in iOS 8 has a bunch of new editing tools and holds its own against costly desktop editing apps. The tools you're likely to use most often are crop-and-rotate and, for portraits, Remove Red-Eye. You may also find the Auto Adjust option handy: one tap of this can improve many images. For more control, you'll want to get to kno
  
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• Far Cry 4: Escape From Durgesh Prison review

  24-01-2015 07:00
  
  Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC; Ubisoft; £7.99 Continue reading...
  
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• On the road: Toyota Yaris Hybrid – car review

  24-01-2015 07:00
  
  ‘You can’t love a Yaris. It would be like loving socks or carrier bags’ Continue reading...
  
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• Updated: Best smartwatch 2015: what's the best wearable tech for you?

  24-01-2015 06:36
  
  Best smartwatch 2015 11 - 6The best smartwatch for 2015 is still in the offing, but that doesn't mean there aren't good options to weigh down your early adopter wrists right now.Dozens of choices are available. A third are made by startups like Pebble, a third from rebounding firms like Motorola, and a third are from Samsung alone... in the last 30 seconds.All of them deliver important information closer than "at hand," from texts messages to email alerts. Notifications and apps are th
  
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