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Review: Epson XP-420 All-in-One

Introduction and design The budget inkjet printer market is crowded with worthy devices. The Epson Expression Home XP-420 All-in-One ($79.99) is pound for pound one of the best available. Although slightly limited in terms of luxury features and performance, this inexpensive printer is ideal for anyone who wants to print & scan basic documents and medium-definition photos, all via an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly interface. Rather than compare this device to inferior,

Apple might be building a 4-inch iPhone 7 after all

A new report has revealed AU Optronics is supplying Apple with some of the display panels for the iPhone 7, and that the new phone will come with the 4-inch one as well. Supply chain sources told Korean site TechNews that Apple is looking for additional panel supplies for upcoming iPhone models and will need 4-inch, 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch LTPS In-Cell displays. Take this news with a massive pinch of

Is this the weirdest Windows desktop PC yet?

Remember the O2 joggler, a much-maligned and criticised tethered digital notepad? PC manufacturers are following its footsteps in order to keep the price of computers down while offering the all-important genuine Windows licence. The Pipo X8 is the first of a new breed of computers that offers a display, one of the requirements Microsoft put forward to convince OEMs to bundle Windows 8.1 with Bing for free on their tablets.

Google lobbying spending reached new high in early 2015

By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Google Inc , already one of Washington’s biggest spenders, set a company record for its lobbying activity in the first quarter of 2015 when it spent $5.5 million, according to a government database. Google ranked ninth in terms of total lobbying spending in 2014 at $16.8 million, behind the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ($124 million) and the National Association of Realtors ($55 million), according

Review: Updated: Microsoft Office 365

Introduction This article is being regularly updated to reflect the ever-evolving nature of Office 365. Microsoft has been busy in recent times with Office 365 and the two newcomers, Office for Windows 10 and Office 2016, both scheduled to go live sometime later this year. Office 365 will likely keep its name and could be joined by Windows 365 as Microsoft will apparently add a subscription option to Windows 10,

Review: Updated: Microsoft Office 365

Introduction This article is being regularly updated to reflect the ever-evolving nature of Office 365. Microsoft has been busy in recent times with Office 365 and the two newcomers, Office for Windows 10 and Office 2016, both scheduled to go live sometime later this year. Office 365 will likely keep its name and could be joined by Windows 365 as Microsoft will apparently add a subscription option to Windows 10,

Apple's making sure its Watch doesn't make the same mistake as Fitbit

Not long ago, Fitbit had some problems with skin irritation, not something you want on a device you’re wearing all day, every day. Apple also wants you to wear its watch for most of the day, so it’s put a lot of work into making sure the materials used don’t affect your skin as much as some of its competitors. According to a new section on the Apple Support site

Apple's making sure its Watch doesn't make the same mistake as Fitbit

Not long ago, Fitbit had some problems with skin irritation, not something you want on a device you’re wearing all day, every day. Apple also wants you to wear its watch for most of the day, so it’s put a lot of work into making sure the materials used don’t affect your skin as much as some of its competitors. According to a new section on the Apple Support site

In depth: 10 truly inspiring PC and laptop designs

Introduction Whilst most hardcore PC users are more worried about what’s on the inside of their machine, plenty of consumers are far more bothered about the design on the outside. Lets face it: who doesn’t like to see the look on their friend’s face when they lock eyes with your newest PC setup? With so many PC manufacturers out there vying to make us part with our hard-earned cash there

In depth: 10 truly inspiring PC and laptop designs

Introduction Whilst most hardcore PC users are more worried about what’s on the inside of their machine, plenty of consumers are far more bothered about the design on the outside. Lets face it: who doesn’t like to see the look on their friend’s face when they lock eyes with your newest PC setup? With so many PC manufacturers out there vying to make us part with our hard-earned cash there

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