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10 years of Android: 10 times it wowed the world

10 years of Android: 10 times it wowed the world

[ad_1] In a move that shocked many, Google ditched the Android Market, Google Music and Google eBookstore in favour of a new, streamlined app and content store it called Google Play.  It was a deliberate and necessary attempt to emulate Apple, whose downloads of apps and entertainment were all under the iTunes banner.  While AppleRead more about 10 years of Android: 10 times it wowed the world[…]

Cast your Elektra vote on Consumer Product Innovation

Cast your Elektra vote on Consumer Product Innovation

[ad_1] Have your say and influence the destination of the award. Help to reward the most deserving nomination! The official Elektra category definition goes like this: The Internet makes us aware of truly awesome consumer product innovations from around the world. In this category visitors to the website are invited to select the Consumer ElectronicRead more about Cast your Elektra vote on Consumer Product Innovation[…]

The best Nintendo Switch prices, bundles and sales in Australia (November 2017)

The best Nintendo Switch prices, bundles and sales in Australia (November 2017)

[ad_1] UPDATE: The bundles are thin on the ground at the moment, but if you’re after the latest Super Mario Odyssey title, scroll down for the best deal we’ve found on an Odyssey console bundle. Considering how fresh the Nintendo Switch is, we’re not expecting any major savings at this early stage, and probably notRead more about The best Nintendo Switch prices, bundles and sales in Australia (November 2017)[…]

BBC releases its first Alexa-powered interactive audio drama

BBC releases its first Alexa-powered interactive audio drama

[ad_1] The BBC has a rich history in radio, after having been founded as a wireless broadcaster back in the 1920s.  But now, the corporation is embracing the world of interactive audio stories with the release of The Inspection Chamber, a sci-fi comedy drama that you use your voice to participate in.  The experience canRead more about BBC releases its first Alexa-powered interactive audio drama[…]

Not got an iPhone X yet? Try visiting an Apple Store

Not got an iPhone X yet? Try visiting an Apple Store

[ad_1] If you’ve not yet picked up an iPhone X but you’re eager to get your hands on Apple’s latest and greatest handset, then your best option might be seeing what stock is like at your local Apple Store rather than going through the ordering process on the Apple website. 9to5Mac reports that the phoneRead more about Not got an iPhone X yet? Try visiting an Apple Store[…]

Best photo printer 2017: the best printers for your digital photos

Best photo printer 2017: the best printers for your digital photos

[ad_1] If you have lots of digital photographs sitting on your hard drive, then you’ll want the best photo printer you can find to print those photographs out and do your photography justice. Digital cameras have made photography – either for professional or personal use – far more convenient, as you can review your photosRead more about Best photo printer 2017: the best printers for your digital photos[…]

A winning combination for LEDs and plasmonic nano-particles

A winning combination for LEDs and plasmonic nano-particles

[ad_1] Predictable arrays of plasmonic nano-particles can be grown on the surface of LEDs to improve photon emission by localised surface plasmon resonances, according to the University of Michigan. “The idea of adding nano-particles to increase LED efficiency is not new, but previous efforts to incorporate them have been impractical for large-scale manufacturing,” said theRead more about A winning combination for LEDs and plasmonic nano-particles[…]

The best laptop docking stations 2017

The best laptop docking stations 2017

[ad_1] Finding the best laptop docking station for your needs can make working on your laptop easier, more convenient and more comfortable, as while laptops are great for portability, they don’t quite offer the range of connectivity options desktop PCs provide in the office. However, with docking stations, you can have the best of bothRead more about The best laptop docking stations 2017[…]

Plessey returns to the limelight with unique silicon process

Plessey returns to the limelight with unique silicon process

[ad_1] Plymouth-based Plessey is the UK’s only LED maker, and the only LED maker in the world commercially making LEDs on silicon substrates. The driving force behind this seemingly quintessential British semiconductor firm is actually a Canadian, Michael LeGoff, who a decade ago resurrected the Plessey name using ex-Plessey resources (see history box, below). TheRead more about Plessey returns to the limelight with unique silicon process[…]