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Samsung Series 5 Ultra NP 540U3C
By Ryan Noik 12 December 2012This solid and attractive touchscreen ultrabook has a lot going for it, including a superb build quality, beautiful design and some great performance. FULL STORY >
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11 simple safety tips to keep shopping safe online
By Staff Writer 11 December 2012The 2012 holiday season is upon us and digital devices are sure to play a bigger role in the holiday shopping process than ever before. Here are 11 tips for staying safe online, courtesy of ESET. FULL STORY >
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Top 5 smartphones of 2012
By Mike Joubert 10 December 2012In 2012 we saw the smartphone power shift from Apple to Korean tech-giant Samsung. Their Galaxy S3 received the amount of praise usually reserved for the latest iPhone. But the S3 wasn't the only trick up its sleeve... FULL STORY >
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Global smart connected device market grew by 27 percent in Q3 2012
By Hanleigh Daniels 10 December 2012IDC reveals that the worldwide smart connected device (PC, smartphone, and tablet) market grew by 27.1% during Q3 2012. FULL STORY >
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Top 5 tablets of 2012
By Ryan Noik 10 December 2012In 2012 weve seen tablets screen resolution expand to stunning levels; smaller tablets with sublime performance; and a distinctive approach to edging out the competition with the 'write' stuff. Here is our pick for this yea'rs top 5 tablets. FULL STORY >
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21 million ultrabooks to ship in 2012 - ABI Research
By Hanleigh Daniels 7 December 2012The latest research from ABI Research show that around 21 million ultrabooks will ship worldwide this year. FULL STORY >
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IDC - global mobile phone growth expected to drop to 1.4 percent in 2012
By Hanleigh Daniels 6 December 2012IDC forecasts minimal growth for the mobile phone market this year, in spite of the smartphone market segment slated for a glittering performance during the holiday season. FULL STORY >
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Apple overtakes LG to become number 2 phone maker in US
By Hanleigh Daniels 3 December 2012Apple captures number 2 ranking spot in US OEM market for the first time. FULL STORY >
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iOS tops in US thanks to iPhone 5
By Hanleigh Daniels 29 November 2012According to a new report, iOS powered most of the smartphones sold recently in the US, but Android still has the upper hand in Europe. FULL STORY >
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Absa launches its new Payment Pebble
By Ryan Noik 29 November 2012Entrepreneurs and small businesses take note: Absa has unveiled a new development it promises will make accepting payments easier. FULL STORY >
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Microsoft passes 40 million mark in Windows 8 licences sold
By Hanleigh Daniels 28 November 2012Microsoft sells over 40 million Windows 8 licences so far and signs up more than 25 million Outlook.com users in around four months. FULL STORY >
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Apple tablet market share drops nearly 14 percent in Q3 2012
By Hanleigh Daniels 28 November 2012Apple's share of the global tablet market decreases by almost 14%, but the company maintains the lions share. FULL STORY >
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Samsung Galaxy Note II
By Ryan Noik 27 November 2012With the Galaxy Note II, Samsung has given us easily the most innovative of its phones to date, marrying what we loved about the first Galaxy Note with the best of the Galaxy S3. FULL STORY >
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sells 5 million units
By Ryan Noik 26 November 2012The Galaxy Note 2 is enjoying plenty of popularity worldwide, and has exceeded the 5 million sales mark. FULL STORY >
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Gaming News Round-up - The Good Things Come Closer edition
By Ryan Noik 23 November 2012In this week's Gaming News Round-up: Anticipation for Far Cry 3 ramps up, an Uncharted card game is explained and a new trailer for Aliens: Colonial Marines is released. FULL STORY >
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