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Windows Phone 8: HTC, Nokia and Samsung

Sep 23, 2012

Windows Phone 8: HTC, Nokia and Samsung

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As of a few days ago, the current count of phones that will ship with Windows Phone 8 is…five. Two from Nokia, two from HTC and one from Samsung. With Windows Phone 8 set to officially launch in October, it seems that many phone manufacturers wish to jump on the wagon and make some money.(…)

Apple vs Samsung. And the winner is…Windows Phone

Aug 26, 2012

Apple vs Samsung. And the winner is…Windows Phone

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As of this week, Apple is walking away with a ruling that dictates Samsung copied many aspects of the iPhone. Samsung is set to pay out over $1 billion in what boils down to way over-inflated patent infringement. Now Samsung will of course appeal and attempt to have this decision mitigated as much as possible(…)

Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango” Review

Apr 9, 2012

Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango” Review

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In the massive mobile phone market, where the war is won and lost on the operating system, it is no real surprise that Microsoft has hit back at market leaders Android and Apple. The release of Windows phone 7.5 mango is certainly trying to fight for marketshare, but has it got it right? Let’s take(…)

Film Review: Breathless (À Bout de Souffle)

Very few films can lay claim to being called innovative; after all, film-making is fundamentally a craft and a craft is basically an activity that involves making something with one’s hands. There are a number of well-trodden steps to follow in order to attain the end result in much the same way as there is(…)
Support For Wind Energy

Recent studies have shown that the majority of people are in favour of onshore suppliers of wind energy, but would be less likely to cast their vote. A number of MPs have claimed that wind farms would be too expensive, despite growing evidence that people would in fact be more likely to vote for them(…)
Scottish Island For Sale

The isle of Tanera Mor, just off the north-west coast of Scotland, is going on the open market for sale, for the price of £2.5million. It is the only inhabited island in the Summer Isles archipelago and provides a rare opportunity for anyone willing to enjoy a unique lifestyle. It comes with nine other residences,(…)
Anonymity of the accused in rape cases

In light of the recent arrest of Tory MP Nigel Evans for rape and sexual assault, the Government may be questioning itself as to why it decided not to extend anonymity in rape cases to the accused. If it had taken up this issue and made changes to the law in order to protect people(…)
Interview with Nadilyn Beato – Wildlife Illustrator

Nadilyn Beato has established a strong reputation amongst reptile lovers as an extremely talented painter, sculptor and digital illustrator, even attracting the attention of Tomahawk Reptiles to make a sculpture of their logo. She’s also the mastermind behind powerhouse reptile breeder BHB‘s logo, and countless others. She found some time in her busy schedule to(…)
First Mars Colony On The Horizon

The search for potential astronauts to help create the first Mars colony is well underway. On Monday, Dutch company Mars One officially launched a reality-show type bid on Twitter and YouTube to recruit volunteers to be part of the pioneering space missing, and so far they have been contacted by up to 10,000 people. The(…)
TV Review: Dexter

We are coming to the end of the penultimate series of Dexter and it’s dangerously close to unravelling for our favourite serial killer. If you are not familiar with Dexter then where the hell have you been? Arguably one of the best shows on TV it has a surprisingly small audience in the UK. As(…)