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The MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer

Gadget review: MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer

PICTURE the scene - you’ve just broken the hook that holds your vacuum cleaner nozzle in place. No longer can your Dyson rest tidily in the cupboard; every time the door is opened its elephant-like trunk spills out.

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Gadget review: X-Mini Bluetooth Speakers

Deciding on which mobile speakers to chose for laptop or smartphone can be a bit daunting. Every well-established company has a portable solution and it’s difficult to clarify which one is best.

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Powerbag Messenger by Ful

Gadget: Powerbag Messenger by Ful

FANCY features such as high-definition displays, ultra-fast internet connection and voice recognition suck power from your mobile phone faster than a bun-loving elephant at a tea party.

Motorola MotoActv If youre looking to trim some inches off your waist this month without the expense of a personal trainer, the gadget world may just have the answer. Im out in Vegas this week at the CES Consumer Electronics Show, which showcases the worlds largest collection of new-fangled electronic gizmos, overenthusiastic sales reps and dodgy Chinese copies. Fitting firmly into the first category is the MotoActv which is a combined GPS fitness tracker and a smart music player in one. Connected fitness gadgets are a big trend at this years show, they promise to banish the pen and paper, probing your body stats automatically and then spitting them out via WiFi or USB so you can compare your progress online. The MotoActv looks a bit like a chunky watch, its whole screen is touch sensitive with several quick access buttons running down the sides. It can be detached and strapped to your arm, clipped to your shirt or waist or even mounted on handlebars. As a GPS tracker, it keeps count of your pace, distan

Gadget review: Motorola MotoActv

IF you’re looking to trim some inches off your waist this month, the gadget world may just have the answer.

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Gadget review: RHA Ca-200 headphones

When looking for a good set of headphones we all want a set which offers exceptional sound quality at a reasonable price. The Reid and Heath Acoustics (RHA) Ca-200’s fit the bill perfectly.

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Children whose parents are not technology savvy are at risk

Parents failing to protect their kids from online dangers

PARENTS who are not technology savvy are putting their children are at risk from exposure to unsuitable content on the internet, experts have warned.

‘Superfast broadband by 2015’ with new project

BROADBAND internet in Scotland could become five times faster under a new investment package worth tens of millions of pounds to improve the country’s digital services.

Twitter will censor messages dependent on country. Picture: Greg Macvean

Twitter to censor tweets on a country-by-country basis

SOCIAL networking giant Twitter is to censor messages on a country-by-country basis after developing its technology.

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Facebook’s £4.2m help for businesses

Facebook has announced plans to help thousands of small firms by offering free advertising to boost their chances of growing their business.

Almost one in four retail searches on Christmas Day were made using mobile devices. Photo: AFP/Getty

One in four internet shoppers going mobile

Almost one in four retail searches online on Christmas Day were made using mobile phones or tablet devices, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

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Game review: Final Fantasy XIII-2

WHILE it was a solid game, Final Fantasy XIII was not without problems, and developer Square-Enix has made up for them entirely with this stunning follow-up.

A screenshot from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Game reviews: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection

GIVEN the rise of cynical HD repacks of old games, it’s easy to be wary of releases such as the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection.

Mario Kart 7 Nintendo 3DS �39.99 Mario and his pals team up for another round of high-sped insanity in Mario Kart 7 on 3DS. Delving four championships of new tracks, plus four consisting of classic circuits from the SNES, GameCube, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS and Wii games, there is plenty here for speed freaks to enjoy. The underlying racing mechanics that have held the series in good stead are back, but come with a few new features, such as using gliders to swoop down from high cliffs, and propellers to race along the ocean floor. Mixing up tracks with underwater and air routes gives rise to multiple shortcuts on each track. Finding them all is the key to hitting the podium places when racing on higher difficulty levels, or online thanks to a superb multiplayer offering. You and up to seven friends can take to the track in either wi-fi or local play, and it is here that Mario Kart 7's true staying power is revealed. You can race single tracks, full championships, or engage in fast paced battle modes t

Game review: Mario Kart 7

Mario and his pals team up for another round of high-speed insanity in Mario Kart 7 on 3DS.

ScaryGirl, one of the newest titles to hit the Xbox Live

Game review: ScaryGirl

ONE of the great things about the new era of downloadable content is the return of the classic platform game. Based on a series of comic books by Nathan Jurevicius, ScaryGirl looks gorgeous, with a cute goth aesthetic.

Grand The Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary IPhone/iPad �2.99

Game review: Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary

THAT Edinburgh’s own Rockstar North has ported 2001 PlayStation 2 smash Grand Theft Auto III across to the iOS format is nothing short of remarkable.

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