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Reuters: Sharp Cuts Screen Production as iPad Demand Drops

Reuters is reporting that Sharp has "nearly halted" production of its 9.7-inch iPad screens, as demand for Apple's large tablet drops. Read More >>

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Specs Leaks: the Xbox 720 Will Get Pwned by the PS4

With any luck, the next generation of big-boy gaming consoles is just a few months away, so the leaks are starting to come thick and fast. According to unnamed "developer sources", the PS4 will--specs-wise, at least--totally own the Xbox's sorry arse. Read More >>

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Has Google Discontinued the Nexus Q?

The Nexus Q page in the Google Play store says the media streamer is "no longer for sale." Does this mean Google has given up on the device? Read More >>

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Asus Threatens to Launch a Windows Phone 8 Padfone

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Asus is in talks to license Windows Phone 8. Don't get too excited, though, because the Taiwanese manufacturer thinks its doomed Padfone is the ideal vehicle for the OS. Read More >>

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This Is Apparently What the HTC M7 Flagship Phone Will Look Like

According to Evleaks, on UnwiredView, this is a render from a start-up video for the much-rumoured HTC M7. The new flagship will apparently pack a 4.7-inch 1080p screen, along with a 1.7GHz quad-core chip backed by 2GB of RAM and LTE. If it ends up looking anything like the render with those specs, HTC might have a winner on its hands here. Read More >>

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Facebook’s Big Announcement Is a Google-Killing Search Engine (and No One Will Care)

So, not content with merely having our souls, it looks like Lord Zuck wants to rule the world of search as well. By now, you've probably heard that Facebook is holding a big dramatic press conference this evening, at which they've promised to unveil something big. Problem is, Facebook's press conferences are normally dull tedium-fests, so we're not holding our breath on this one. Read More >>

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Does Apple Have a Brand-New Super-Skinny Thunderbolt Display Incoming?

The rumourmongers are at it again. It looks like supplies of Apple's monster, £900 27-inch Thunderbolt display are selling out across the US, and stocks are even running low in the UK too. Does this mean Apple's about to spit out a new, super-skinny iMac-like display? Read More >>

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Do Google and LG Have a Nexus 4 Sequel On the Way Already?

Here's a curious one. If rumours are to be believed, LG's actually stopped producing Nexus 4s, and has turned manufacturing efforts to its incoming next-generation phones instead. Does Google have another Nexus right around the corner? Or has LG simply had enough of flogging hardware for next to nothing? Read More >>

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WSJ: Apple Cuts Orders of iPhone Parts Following Low Demand

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple has cut orders for iPhone 5 components due to "weaker-than-expected demand" for the device. Read More >>

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Phil Schiller: There Will Be No Cheapo iPhone, Stupid!

This is not surprising, but since the Wall Street Journal keeps releasing stupid stupid STUPID reports on Apple developing a cheapo iPhone year after year, it's good to have Phil Schiller punching them in the groin with a big hell-no: Read More >>

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Amazon to Provide CD Buyers With Cloud-Based MP3s For Free (Confirmed)

CNET is reporting that Amazon is planning to launch a reward scheme for CD buyers. When they purchase music in its physical form, they'll also receive a digital copy, which they'll be able to listen to via Amazon's cloud music service. Read More >>

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WSJ: Apple’s Building a Cheaper iPhone (Again)

The WSJ, never one to pass up a good (or bad) Apple rumour, is reporting that the company is working on a less expensive alternative to its £530 iPhone. And if that sounds familiar, well, it should. It's the same rumour it trotted out back in February of 2011. Read More >>

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The Samsung Galaxy S4 Will Arrive In May, According to Samsung

After that reportedly leaked press shot -- which was totally fake, but we'll just gloss over that for now -- apparently Samsung Lebanon has let slip that we'll see the Samsung Galaxy S4 in May this year. If you believe Lebanon that is. May, that's so soon. [Facebook via Cnet] Read More >>

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Rumour: The Surface Pro Will Arrive On January 29th

Those waiting to see if the Surface Pro is any better than the Surface RT won't have long to wait. According to 'sources close to Redmond', it should show its head on January 29th and be on sale before February. Shame the Touch Cover will still be an extra 100 smackers. [Softpedia via Neowin] Read More >>

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If This Really Is a Press Shot of the Samsung Galaxy S4, Oh Dear

Not that it's not a gorgeous-looking phone, but oh my god it looks like the iPhone 5's twin brother. I know Samsung and Apple have serious beef with each other, but hell, that's almost Chinese knock-off territory. Probably utter crap then, but just imagine if it was real. [SamMobile via Ubergizmo] Read More >>