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competitions
Win a(nother) Sony Xperia Go In This Week’s Crimbo Challenge

In our two Crimbo competitions so far, you've had to rely upon your Photoshop skillz (or lack thereof), or commenting prowess. This time, all that's required of you is some basic knowledge of the world of technology -- specifically, we want to know what gadget or tech you're most looking forward to seeing in 2013. Easy, right? Well, it will be, if you've been paying attention during Giz Class this year. Read More >>

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Virgin Atlantic’s Vera Entertainment System Review: The Best Way to While the Hours Away (If You Don’t Have a Tablet)

Hailing from a country a good day's flight away, I've become pretty familiar with the various "entertainment systems" (if you can call some of them that) airlines offer their passengers. You're probably familiar with that sinking feeling when you discover a plane doesn't have on-demand movies, resulting in another 108 minutes to start watching your chosen time-waster from the opening scenes? Read More >>

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competitions
Win a Sony Xperia Go, In Giz’s Crimbo Commenting Challenge

So your Photoshop skillz are a bit rusty, but you pride yourself on leaving acerbic barbs of wit in the commenting fields of Giz UK? Our next Crimbo Challenge is for you. Read More >>

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Who Won Our Crimbo Photoshop Challenge?

Last Monday, we asked you to peer behind you at the big tech stories of 2012, and Photoshop the heck out of one of them for a chance to win a Sony Xperia S. If you're particularly fond of the sharp end of a stick being pointed Apple's way, step on over... Read More >>

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competitions
Win a Sony Xperia S In Giz’s Crimbo Photoshop Challenge

Every week in the run up to Christmas, the Giz Santa will rifle through her desk drawer and produce a different mobile for a good little boy or girl. But unlike the fat man who shimmies down your chimney, Giz Santa actually requires you prove your worth with a new challenge every week. This week's challenge? Why, you need to dust off your Photoshop skillz by illustrating your favourite tech story of 2012. Read More >>

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3d printing challenge
The Winner of Our James Bond-Themed 3D Printing Challenge Is…

As expected, Skyfall stormed the cinemas; broke some records, and even had a few of us reaching for our tissues during that scene. While the rest of us are now looking forwards to The Hobbit, opening next month, one talented Giz UK reader will soon be receiving a pretty unique Skyfall souvenir -- designed by their own fair hands in our 3D Printing Challenge. Read More >>

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announcements
You’re Not the Only One Who Can’t View or Make Comments on Our Newly-Tweaked Site…

...But please, bear with us while we fumigate those pesky bugs out of their hiding spots. If you clock any more errors, please email us on tips[at]gizmodo.co.uk. [Image credit: syndeen/Shutterstock] Read More >>

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competitions
Whose Photoshop Skillz Won Them a Nokia Lumia 920?

It's a good thing the people at Nokia have a great sense of humour, because after seeing their beloved Lumia 920 dragged through the battlegrounds of Photoshop (and in some cases, MS Paint), I wouldn't be surprised if they started feeling a little sensitive. Nonetheless, the winner is... Read More >>

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Jamie Oliver Tastes Alan Carr’s Chocolate Dessert With Special “Vibrating” Cooking “Instrument”

Betcha any amount of money that the furtherest phrase from Jamie Oliver's mind when Alan Carr surprised him by shoving a vibrator in his mouth during a Chatty Man cook-off was "that's pukka!" Take a look at the video below for 24 seconds of chuckles -- believe me, it's worth enduring the two prats for the pleasure of seeing the cockney TV chef spluttering in horror. Read More >>

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Skype For Windows Phone 8 Now Available (With Background Notifications, Too)

While the lack of Spotify and Instagram apps has meant I've not changed over to Windows Phone 8 myself, if you're equally as addicted to Skype, then you've got no reason not to switch platforms, as an early preview version of the VoIP app is available from today. Read More >>

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HP’s Music Streaming Service Will Power Windows 8 Computers (Good News If You Like Rihanna)

HP's partnership with Universal Music was unveiled several months back, but it's taken until now for the full bevy of info-children to tumble out: basically, HP Connected Music will be pre-loaded onto all of HP's Windows 8 computers, offering up free streaming access to Universal (and EMI's, don't forget) entire catalogue of music, plus a bunch of rewards (exclusive gigs; VIP trips etc). Read More >>

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competitions
Win Four Tickets to Travel to Paris For a No Doubt Gig Next Week, With HP

Late in the day it may be, but if you and three of your friends can get Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th of November off work, then we have a competition that you need to enter, stat. No Doubt's playing just one European show, and thanks to HP Connected Music, we have Eurostar transport, accommodation, and tickets for the show up for grabs. Read More >>

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android
LG’s Nexus 4 Has Arrived, and For £239 Only, Too

What, did you think a little hurricane would hold the Nexus 4 back? Bah! LG has let loose with the 4.7-inch (gulp) Nexus 4, which will be available from November 13th on our shores. Read More >>

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shooting challenge
*Reminder Klaxon* Get Your Entries In For the Shooting Challenge and Nokia Lumia Photoshop Challenge

Stop looking down at your phone as you walk, and start gazing up at the buildings around you -- in particular, at the more "modern" ones. For that is the theme of our current Shooting Challenge...modern architecture! You have until Monday 29th to get your entries in for that, and for our Photoshop Challenge, where can win you a Nokia Lumia 920. So scoot! [Shooting Challenge and Photoshop Challenge] Read More >>

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4g
Yep, EE Will Be Selling 4G iPads and iPad Minis (Updated With Prices)

If you put two and two together and count four, then well done -- you probably had enough brains to figure out that EE would be supporting the two latest iPads with its sweet 4G flavours. Confirmation was received from the network today, so if you really want a taste of 4G on a 'Pad, this is the only way to get it. Read More >>