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It may be in vogue for blockbuster movies, but 3D has a much longer history than you might think. Find out how we got from 19th century photo viewers to Final Destination 5, with retro clips galore along the way, in our history of 3D. Read more
June 3rd, 2011
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[gallery] Most of us use it every day without a second thought, but did you know Wi-Fi is the invention of one of the biggest stars of 1940’s Hollywood? One of the world’s most beautiful women, Hedy Lamarr was at the centre of controlling husbands, arms dealers, Nazis, and Hollywood fame. Her life had more twists and turns than one of her movies - read on for her amazing story, and to find out how her legacy extends to Half-Life 2. Read more
June 2nd, 2011
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[gallery] You’ve probably heard a lot about 4G of late, with blisteringly fast download speeds set to change the way we use our mobiles. Some handsets already on sale are being classified as 4G, but are they worth checking out? Exactly how much faster is it than 3G? And when will we be seeing it rolled out completely in the UK? We’ve spoken to industry experts for the full lowdown on everything you need to know about 4G, and it’s a mighty exciting prospect, not just for those heavily into their phones, but for those in rural areas in need of some decent broadband. So no matter if you're a technophile or technophobe, read on to find out just what it means for you after the break. Read more
May 20th, 2011
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[gallery] It's been exactly 365 days since Google TV was first revealed at the search giant's I/O 2010 event - and we've still no clue as to when we'll see Android TV in the UK. But in the meantime, we're starting to see the first Android set top boxes making it to market, from the likes of Eminent, Kogan, Geniatech and even Swedish gadgeteers People of Lava. The trickle will soon become a flood: read on to find out how and why Android will end up on your telly - with or without Google's help. Read more
May 16th, 2011
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[gallery] LA Noire is a game like no other: where previous Rockstar games have stuck to tried and tested sandbox shooter mechanics, this Team Bondi developed thriller takes an entirely different approach, making you use your noggin rather than your trigger finger. Our full review is coming very soon, but in the meantime, we thought we'd round up everything you need to know about the game and its development right here. Read on for the lowdown! Read more
May 11th, 2011
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[gallery] Smartphones are the new PCs: they’re fast, they’re powerful, they’re always online and they’re always with you. But with the advent of 4G network speeds, sophisticated operating systems and apps looms the threat of piracy via file sharing: will BitTorrent data come to represent more than half of all mobile traffic, as it has done for ISPs the world over? We’ve scoured the murkiest corners of the web, crunched numbers and spoken to those involved - read on to find out where we’re headed. Read more
May 5th, 2011
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[gallery] Everyone needs a mobile, so it's not surprising that blowers feature heavily in Hollywood movies, with the likes of the Nokia spending mad dough to get their phones in front of eyeballs all around the world. But which are the best? We've chosen the finest appearances from smartphones over the last two decades - the devices that actually help move the story along, not just buzz and look hip. Read more
April 27th, 2011
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[gallery] The white iPhone 4 is here! Well, tomorrow it is anyway, and only 326 days after it was first revealed back at WWDC in June last year. Better late than never, eh? Here's everything you need to know about the launch tomorrow. Read more
 
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