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Review: Samsung 850 Pro 2TB

Introduction Performance or capacity. That’s been the dichotomy that’s dominated data storage since the first mainstream solid-state drives for PCs appeared nearly a decade ago. But now Samsung has launched the first 2TB SSDs aimed at consumers. Give it up for the Samsung 850 Pro 2TB (£750, around US$1,166, or AUS$ 1,554), tested here, and its 850 Evo (£637, around US$992, or AUS$1,320) sibling. At last, the speed of solid-state

Review: Asus RT-AC87U

Introduction and design With the first generation of 802.11ac wireless routers, the Asus RT-AC68U stands apart from many of its competitors, with both great wireless performance and superb built-in software that offers plenty of functions and an intuitive, well-designed interface. Even today, it still costs a bit more than other routers, but arguably it’s worth paying a bit extra for the benefits of great performance and useful and functional software.

GoPro announces its smallest, lightest action-camera yet, the HERO4 Session

If you’ve always wanted to buy a GoPro camera but were put off by the advanced, pro-level functionality found in GoPro’s HERO4 Black, you’re in luck – GoPro has announced its most user-friendly camera ever: the HERO4 Session. Operating the HERO4 Session is easier than it is on any of GoPro’s other cameras, with a single button used to perform the majority of its functions – A short press of

Greek banks to stay closed at least until Friday: bankers

Greece’s banks will stay closed at least until Friday, four banking sources said on Monday, as the country tries to reopen bailout negotiations with official creditors and save its financial system from collapse. Greece issued a decree last week imposing capital controls and ordered banks to close after the European Central Bank (ECB) froze a vital financial lifeline following the breakdown of bailout talks between Athens and its foreign creditors.

American Apparel to cut costs, warns may need more funds

The company, which is being sued by founder and former CEO Dov Charney, said on Monday it would cut jobs and close stores to slash costs by about $30 million over the next 18 months. American Apparel said there could be no guarantee that even after the restructuring it would have sufficient funds in the next 12 months unless it raised additional capital. “… There can be no guarantee that

Varoufakis quits as Greece enters new showdown with Europe

Yanis Varoufakis quit as Greek finance minister, a move intended to help speed talks with creditors after voters rejected further austerity and escalated tension over the country’s place in the euro. Varoufakis announced the decision in a blog post early Monday, saying there was “a certain preference” among European creditors that he no longer be involved in negotiations. The motorbike-riding economist had sparred openly with counterparts including Wolfgang Schaeuble of