Microsoft Surface Pro
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How Much Would You Actually Pay For Microsoft’s Surface Pro?

Microsoft's finally announced release dates and prices for the Surface Pro with full-blown Windows 8 for the US and Canada. Sadly, the UK's fat out of luck for the time being, and the prices? Well, let's just say it's not going to come cheap. But how much is too much, for an all-singing, all-dancing Microsoft-made tablet-come-laptop? Read More >>

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lightning review
Canon EOS 6D Review: Beautiful Full-Frame Stills, Crummy Full-Frame Video

The full-frame sensor, usually reserved for only top-of-the-line DSLR cameras, represents the finest standard of DSLR picture-grabbin.' It doesn't come cheap. But Canon fit a full-frame sensor into its new 6D—and offered camera buyers a pro-level detail at a price tag we've never seen before. Does it make the 6D worth buying? Read More >>

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Sharks, Mini Submarines, and Fighter Jets — Yep, GTA V’s Gonna Be Awesome

Just before Christmas, Rockstar's released five more screens from GTA V to keep you salivating over your controller. If you were in any doubt that the latest open-world pedestrian-squishing romp was going to be awesome, this should crush that. Jets, subs, and sharks -- what more could you want? Read More >>

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competitions
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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lightning review
Jawbone UP (2012) Review: Still Not Fit To Buy

The original Jawbone UP could be considered one of the most expensive beta tests of all time. It leaked, it broke, and it didn't accurately track your activities—that may have been due to all those wet, compromised components. Read More >>

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cars
Ford’s New Fiesta Looks Like a Baby Aston Martin

Ford’s just unveiled the brand new Fiesta, the latest edition to the legendary supermini, and it's no budget slouch either. Ford’s packed the new Fiesta with more tech than you can shake an affordable stick at, and it's made it look like a baby Aston from the front too, while spitting out a full-blooded ST in the process. 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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Google’s Guts Look Like a Technicoloured Dreamland

We saw the insides of one of Google's once-secretive data centres for the first time last month. But now, as part of Google's new 'Where the internet lives', big G has thrown open the doors to eight of its back-end buildings across the globe, including the myriad of multi-coloured guts that make up Google's nerve centre. This is the technicoloured dreamland where your data is stored, people. 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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gaming
Got £90,000 to Burn? You Need This Truly Awesome F1 Simulator In Your Life

What you're looking at here is the ultimate F1 simulator money can buy, which is about as close as you'll probably ever get to driving the real thing. You sit in a full-sized F1 car, surrounded by three 23-inch screens and enough speakers to blow your ears off. It's so good, some 'clients' are even using it for race prep. Read More >>

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stunts
Halo 4 Takes Over a Whole Freaking Country

As PR stunts go, this is one heck of a big one. Microsoft's taken over the whole of Lichtenstein with Halo 4; Master Chief, Warthogs, and monument take-overs included. A whole European country turned into something that looks like it came straight out of the game. Incredible. Read More >>

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design
Some Insane-Sounding, Floating Balls Win the Electrolux Design Lab For 2012

Dyson's not the only one who holds a hotly-contested yearly design competition. The long-running Electrolux Design Lab has been pumping out weird and wonderful concepts for 10  straight-years now. This year is no exception, as the winning entry named 'Aeroball,' some magical floating balls, prove. Read More >>

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fitmodo
Fitbit One Review: A Great Way to Monitor Your Wretched Laziness

Last month we reviewed the Fitbit Zip, which was basically a glorified pedometer. The Fitbit One is the Zip's big brother, and successor to the very popular Ultra line. Is the feature-filled gadget worth £80? Read More >>

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android
LG Optimus G Review: A Speedster That Gets in Its Own Way

Say this for the Optimus G: it doesn't skimp. LG went for broke to shake off its mid-range reputation, cramming its latest flagship Android phone full of goodies. But specs don't always equal performance. Read More >>

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design week
Your Nokia Lumia 920 Photoshop Entries, So Far

Nokia, look away now, if you don't want to see your lovely Lumia 920 appearing in some "compromising" situations. Readers who complied with our request to send their best Photoshop efforts in early have been gathered up and gallerised, and needless to say, we have some talented 'Shoppers in our midst (and some sick, sick bastards). Read More >>