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http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/televisions/May%20on%204K/4k%20blue-470-75.png Best 4K TV 2014Everyone wants an Ultra HD 4K TV! Yes, okay, we all know there isn't much 4K source material to properly showcase the stunning picture quality, but Netflix has at least started to offer 4K content. There could also still be a 4K Blu-ray format later this year, and before you know it there'll be test transmissions and perhaps even a 4K TV channel from Sky or the BBC. It's all about future-proofing, though there's slightly more to it than that; some of the first batch of Ultra HD TVs pump out best-ever Blu-ray images, thanks to some wonderfully adept upscaling tech. The birth of 4K could also lead to the re-birth of 3D – it just looks so much better at this higher resolution. The big stumbling block – as always – is money, but already there are relative bargains to be had and, better still, some sumptuous designs stuffed with new innovations. The race for 3840x2160 pixels is on. http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/Samsung%20UE65HU8500/SamsungUE65HU8500Angle2-580-100.jpg Samsung UE65HU8500This curved TV sets new benchmarks Out earlier this year, the sexiest 4K TV currently available has to be the Samsung UE65HU8500. Measuring 65-inches across it's curved panel, it offers stunning visuals unlike any other TV we've tested. It makes a mark right away with its curved screen, immediately standing out from last year's uniformly flat 4K crowd. Its connections are much more up to 4K speed than those of most of last year's Ultra HD sets too, including HDMI 2.0 ports and support for the new H.265 4K video codec that's being used by Netflix (and likely others) for the delivery of 4K content. Read: Samsung UE65HU8500 review http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/Toshiba/Toshiba%204K/Toshiba%2058L9363DB_1%20copy-580-100.jpg Toshiba 58L9363 The 4k TV that changed everything 4k will catch-on when it becomes affordable, and that era started with the release of the Toshiba 58L9363.The undisputed cheapest Ultra HD TV out there in the UK, it's three-inches wider than the 55-inchers from LG, Samsung and Sony – and its announcement actually caused the prices of those three to be hugely slashed. Using the Active Shutter 3D system, the 58L9363 is Toshiba's second-generation 4k TV after 2012's 55ZL2 glasses-free telly than also sported a 3840x2160 resolution. Its smart TV options – called Cloud TV – aren't as slick as on the pricer brands, but its CEVO 4k engine upscales HD-to-4k, and this remains the cheapest way to get eight million pixels into your life. Read: Toshiba 58L9363 review http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/LG/LG65LA970W/LG65LA9703-2%20copy-580-100.jpg LG 55LA970W Drop-down Sliding Speakers, but it's Cinema 3D that wins-out LG isn't the only manufacturer to take advantage of the need for chunkier 4k panels to simultaneously beef-up audio – Sony is also playing that game – but the Korean company's effort is super-slick. Yes, it's got eight million pixels, but what we really love about the 55-inch 55LA970W is its motorised drop-down, 50W-rated Sliding Speakers. They literally appear from within the TV's undercarriage at the touch of a button, and are accompanied by a subwoofer on the rear. Back on picture the 55LA970W uses a a 100Hz-rated panel that also boasts LG's own NANO Full LED backlighting and a Tru-ULTRA HD Engine for upscaling SD and HD to UD quality. The 55LA970W naturally sports LG's own Cinema 3D 'passive' 3D system, which is arguably where Ultra HD succeeds most obviously. Read: LG 55LA970W review http://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/Samsung/Samsung%20UE55F9000/SamsungUE55F9000Front2-580-100.jpg Samsung UE55F9000 4k works its magic with Active Shutter 3D, too Having eight million pixels instead of two million helps 'passive' or Cinema 3D systems immeasurably, but what about the Active Shutter 3DTVs from Samsung? It's a company that's stubbornly stuck to this increasingly unpopular technology, but UE55F9000 proves that it's not misplaced loyalty; we're talking a cracking visual density and – compared to passive 3D TVs – a startling level of extra resolution and detail. Meanwhile, native 4K content looks so good it's silly, while upscaled HD looks crisp and clean. Although it uses a now standard edge LED lighting system, the UE55F9000 also boasts local dimming tech for better contrast. One of the slimmest Ultra HDTVs around, the UE55F9000 also has the best smart TV platform. Read: Samsung UE55F9000 review http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/Sony/sony%20kd-65x9000A/Review%20images/Sony%2065X900%20front%20with%20logo-580-100.jpg Sony KD-55X9000ABooming sound system almost steals 4k's thunder By creating this widest-ever 55-inch TV Sony may have inadvertently blotted-out the very reason for the the penchant for small (ish) 4k TVs, but the KD-55X9000A is nevertheless a timely reminder of how crucial sound is to higher-res movies. Native 4k looks pin-sharp and upscaled Blu-rays – both 2D and 3D – have never looked better, but it's those built-in side-mounted Magnetic Fluid speakers, complete with two subwoofers, than are the biggest delight. With only slightly less wow factor than its big sister, the far pricier KD-65X9005A, the KD-55X9005A, which uses passive 3D specs, is one of the best value Ultra HD tellies around. The catch is that there's no HDMI 2.0 compatibility and now HEVC either, meaning it's not a future-proofed option. Read: Sony KD-55X9000A review http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/Philips/Philips%204K/Front_Black%20copy-580-100.jpg Philips 65PFL9708Is this the best value 65-incher? Philips TVs and always all about detail – and the 65-incher, in that sense, is no mould-breaker. However, in every other regard the 65PFL9708 is a one-off. The smallest in Philips' flagship 9000 Series, the 65PFL9708 comes armed with a HEXCore processor that feeds Philips' own Ultra Pixel HD Engine, which is built around an ULTRA Resolution upscaler. It cleverly splits each pixel in HD source material into four, then intensifies them to find additional colour and detail. Also featuring an ambient light sensor that noticeably deepens blacks are purifies whites in high ambient light levels, the 65PFL9708 also includes Ambilight. Philips promises us that a small converter box will be available soon to upgrade the 65PFL9708 to HDMI 2.0. Read: Philips 65PFL9708 review http://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/Panasonic%20TX-L65WT600/Review%20images/Panasonic%20square%20on%20TX-L65WT600%20copy-580-100.jpg Panasonic TX-L65WT600Panny's power-play includes HDMI 2.0 Aside from being one of the best-looking TVs around, Panasonic's debut Ultra HD telly has some work to do. With the manufacturer having finally dumped plasma as a screen technology, it needs to make Ultra HD work – and the high-end TX-L65WT600 does just that. The only Ultra HD telly we know of with HDMI 2.0-rated inputs from the get-go, the future-proof 65-inch TX-L65WT600 can accept and play 4k progressive pictures at 50Hz. It's also got a Display Port 1.2a input, which can take 4k feeds from a PC, and 4k Intelligent Frame Creation, which can pan at up to 1,200 frames per second with all sources. Oh, and did we mention its 4k THX Certification? Read: Panasonic TX-L65WT600 review http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/Sony/sony%20kd-65x9000A/Review%20images/Sony%2065X900%20front%20with%20logo-580-100.jpg Sony KD-65X9005AThe ultimate all-in-one home cinema Just like the early flat TVs – and the smaller, far more affordable 55-inch version, the KD-55X9000 – this 65-inch stunner from Sony uses forward facing stereo speakers either side of the 4k display, though the glossy design sees a single sheet of edge-to-edge glass across the front. Native 4k has absolute fidelity and image depth on the KD-65X9005, and Blu-ray is upscaled so well, but it's those Magnetic Fluid speakers that we're really taken by. Adding immense depth and stereo imaging as pin-sharp as the onscreen antics, the KD-65X9005A becomes so much more than just another large screen telly – it's perhaps the ultimate all-in-one home cinema product. It's another watershed moment, though at this price it will remain out of reach of most of us. Read: Sony KD-65X9005A review http://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net///art/televisions/LG/LG%2084LM960V/LG%2084LM960V%20main%20TR-580-100.jpg LG 84LM960VA visual knock-out, this pixel-dense display is a pricey plaything One of the UK's first Ultra HD TVs initially released last Christmas, LG's monster-sized 84-inch 84LM9600 is next-gen TV tech writ large – and an equal to the Sony KD-84X9005. With Ultra HD content, the TV's fine detail performance is phenomenal, and the pixel-packed panel does a grand job of remapping Full HD too. It breathes startling life into contentious 3D, doing away with the resolution loss seen on regular passive 3D screens. The immaculate solidity of its pixel-dense images is beguiling, whether it's Ultra HD or Blu-ray on the screen, while the beefy sound system adds another dimension to the best-ever picture quality. It's big – so big it likely won't fit through your front door – but as a proof of concept the 84LM960V is well ahead of its time. Read: LG 84LM9600 review http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net///art/televisions/Sony/Sony%20KDL-84X9005/Sony%2084X9005%20front%20TR-580-100.jpg Sony KD-84X9005 An incredibly ambitious bid for 84-inch greatness The biggest of Sony's cutting-edge X9005 Series of Ultra HD TVs, the 84-inch KD-84X9005 is a challenger – albeit it in a niche – to the LG 84LM9600. With its ultra-powerful 4k X-Reality PRO video processing, the KD-84X9005 is a gloriously ambitious TV. Native Ultra HD pictures look unbelievably good, and it's no stretch to say that it's capable of hosting the best picture quality ever known. But it's not just about pixels; the levels of detail, colour accuracy, clarity and depth are astounding, too, and the set's upscaling of HD images is enormously impressive. Its 3D images are a revelation, with the 4K resolution combining with passive 3D technology to jaw-dropping effect. As well as injecting new life into the ailing 3D concept, the KD-84X9005's built-in Magnetic Field speakers and subwoofers are extraordinarily potent for a non-separates system. Read: Sony KD-84X9005 review

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/TRBC/google%20divide-470-75.jpgBring-your-own-device (BYOD) firm Divide has announced that it is joining Google. The company's platform allows users to separate personal and business data on the same mobile device, using a containerized approach, giving IT administrators access to manage the business side of things. Divide is available on both Android and iOS. It offers a free basic package that gives users a split workspace and tools to manage the app and a more sophisticated package that costs $60 per user per year that provides tools for IT managers. Previous fundingThe company has twice been funded by Google Ventures, once in a 2011 Series A round of funding in which it secured $11 million from Comcast Ventures and Qualcomm and more recently in 2013 when Google Ventures led a $12 million Series B round of funding. October's funding was earmarked to accelerate growth and develop partnerships with companies such as IBM, Vodafone, Verizon and Tangoe. "We're thrilled to announce that Divide is joining Google," the firm said in an announcement on its website. "The company was founded with a simple mission: Give people the best mobile experience at work. As part of the Android team, we're excited to continue developing solutions that our users love." In its announcement, Divide thanked its supporters who have used the service and provided feedback and assured customers that the platform would continue to operate as usual. Financial terms of the deal have not been announced. How to optimise a BYOD environmenthttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a9faf7d/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506141277/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a9faf7d/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506141277/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a9faf7d/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506141277/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a9faf7d/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506141277/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a9faf7d/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195506141277/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a9faf7d/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/mlvd5t6uklE

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/ApplevSamsung/iphone_galaxyS3-470-75.jpgApple and Google have agreed to cease all patent lawsuits pursued against each other. The rival firms have set aside their legal differences in a landmark agreement, that represents a major step towards ending the intellectual property suits that have dominated the tech headlines in recent years. The iPhone vs Android battle had seen both firms issue countless writs around the world, but now the Silicon Valley giants have vowed "to work together on some areas of patent reform." The agreement also settles the Apple vs Motorola lawsuits Google inherited when it purchased Moto back in 2011. Moto is now in the hands of Lenovo, save those disputed mobile patents. Sorry, Samsung...The twenty ditched lawsuits do not include Apple's continuing claims against Samsung over allegations the Korean firm copied innovations patented in Cupertino. Earlier this month, in the second patent trial between Apple and Samsung, a California judge imposed a $119.6m (£71m, AU$127m) fine on the latter for violation two of the former's patents. That comes after the billion dollar fine levied against Samsung in the first trial. While the Apple and Google peace accord does little to settle the beef with Samsung, it may represent the beginning of the end for the tiresome patent suits which many observers suggest have led to a downturn in tech innovation. The 10 best health and fitness accessories for your smartphoneVia Wall Street Journal http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a866ac7/sc/21/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506105909/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a866ac7/sc/21/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506105909/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a866ac7/sc/21/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506105909/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a866ac7/sc/21/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506105909/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a866ac7/sc/21/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195506105909/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a866ac7/sc/21/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/_7V2JybZ5ts

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/techradar/BOT/BOT0-470-75.jpgEverything you need to know about your next tablethttp://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/tablets/iPad/iPadMini/Press/iPadMini-Press-06-200-100.jpg All the buying advice you need Your trusty iPad 4 might have cut it last year, but it's 2014 now and a new wave of tablets is fast approaching, with specs and features set to blow away earlier models. More power, better screens and increasingly premium builds are just the tip of the iceberg and we've got all the latest details on all the most promising upcoming slates. If you're feeling impatient though there have already been some high profile and high quality launches in the last few months, so head over to page two to see the best tablets you can currently get your hands on. Continue reading... http://cdn0.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/mobile_phones/HTC/HTC%20One%20Mini%202/HandsOn/OneMini2-HandsOn-01-200-100.JPG HTC One Mini 2The best phone in the world now has a little brother The HTC One Mini 2 is a beautifully designed smartphone with a reasonable feature set providing a pleasing advance on its predecessor. Altogether it creates a package which rivals the equally pocketable iPhone 5S in terms of premium appeal and raw power. If you're looking for the best of HTC the One Mini 2 comes close, but you'll want to plump for its fully fledged bigger brother the One M8 for the true experience. HTC One Mini 2 review Has Sony given up on the dream of 4K OLED TVs?http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/televisions/May%20on%204K/4k%20blue-200-100.png It's gone the way of Crystal LED, for now... OLED TV development remains a cash-hungry black hole so it's not hugely surprising to hear that Sony might have turned its back on it. It makes some business sense for Sony because it's currently doing quite well with its LCD TVs and 4K products after years of heavy losses. But for those of us praying for a new dawn in ultimate yet affordable picture quality, it would be a tragic shame. That's because Sony was our great hope for OLED - its ideas for the technology were far more exciting than that of Samsung and LG, the only brands to make decent headway with OLED to date. Read all about it http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/games_consoles/Wii_U/Wii%20U%20review/2014%20review/DSCN1454-200-100.JPG Nintendo Wii UIt's been 18 months, so is the family console finally worth buying? The Wii U is now over 18 months old, and as any gamer will know, a hell of a lot can happen in that time. Most significant has been the launch of the Xbox One and PS4, which officially fired the starting gun on the new-gen race. Meanwhile the Wii U has been slowly building up its arsenal of titles and attempting to lure us over to its unique style of GamePad play. Now it's had time to settle in, we've gone back and taken another look at Nintendo's latest console to see how it's coming along, and whether 2014 is the year that will make the U an essential buy. Nintendo Wii U review " width="420">YouTube : Train as a firefighter with Oculus Rifthttp://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/other/G2G3-Oculus-1-200-100.JPG Virtual pole sadly not included To help Gloucestershire's Fire Services College prepare new recruits for service while keeping them clear of danger zones, Capita's G2G3 unit developed a series of 14 increasingly challenging simulation exercises for the Oculus Rift. Continue reading... http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/cameras/Sony/RX100%20III/Sony_RX_100_III_Product_006-200-100.jpg Sony RX100 IIIThe best pocket camera just got better Unlike most pocket-sized compact cameras the RX100 III has a viewfinder. That, and the high-quality sensor and processing engine combination, could make it a popular choice with enthusiast photographers. Hands on: Sony RX100 III review Best cheap smartphones: PAYG mobiles comparedhttp://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net///art/mobile_phones/Nokia/lumia520/Review/PR%20shot2-200-100.jpg The best budget blowers on test With the mobile marketplace teeming with a multitude of highly priced smartphones, one might wonder whether cheap phones still have a place in the mobile infrastructure. With massive innovation in both hardware and operating systems, phones now do a lot more than just let you talk and text, with handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One and iPhone 5S stealing headlines around the world these days. Sadly all this innovation isn't cheap – and most of it is reserved for high-end contract handsets. So, is there such a thing as the 'best phone on a budget'? http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/appliances/tado_heating/tado_sensor-200-100.JPG Tado reviewFinally, an end to fiddly thermostats and wasted energy Tado is a smart system with a minimalist design and an intuitive user interface. It'll save you time fiddling about with heating controls from the minute it's set up, and it'll save you money in the long run. We recommend it wholeheartedly, although if you have any doubts about fitting it yourself we'd advise having it professionally installed. Tado review How phone messaging will look in the futurehttp://cdn2.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/gadgets/Google%20Glass/glass3-200-100.jpg Will we wave bye bye to smartphones? "Mr Watson, come here, I want to see you," said Alexander Graham Bell on March 10 1876 in the first telephone call. The technology pioneered by Bell was soon making it possible for anyone to hold conversations across the world in an instant. As this technological upheaval continues, how will our inability to concentrate on one task impact the way we communicate with each other over the next 10-20 years? Read all about it If you buy an Xbox One without Kinect you'll regret ithttp://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/games_consoles/Xbox%20One/kinect_sadface-200-100.jpg Kinect is still it's biggest selling point! It's not often a company announces a price cut for a product and gets a kicking by way of thank you. That's what's happened to Microsoft this week after it announced a cheaper Kinect-free Xbox One package. Heaven forbid a company listen to some feedback and give customers what they want! My own view is that it's not a particularly big deal, I think it was inevitable (did anyone seriously think this wouldn't happen eventually?) and I don't think it means Microsoft has given up on Kinect. At all. Continue reading... http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/audio_systems/Humax/Humax%20STA%201200%20BSW%20Soundbar/Soundbar2-200-100.jpg Humax soundbarThe world's slimmest soundbar is decent but not brilliant We have a few grumbles with certain aspects of its design and build quality but the soundbar's slimness is certainly a talking point and it should still look great wall-mounted. The system's overall performance isn't going to 'knock your socks off' and it can't be considered a substitute for a proper multi-speaker set-up (a criticism that, in fairness, could be levelled at many other soundbars). However whether you're watching TV, a movie or playing a game it's liable to sound a definite improvement on many user's TV speakers. Humax soundbar review Why you still can't pay with your smartphone to travel the tube in Londonhttp://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/other/tube_train-200-100.jpg We've got the tech, we're just not using it Using a paper ticket on public transport is so last century. With the introduction of the Oyster card, and more recently NFC-enabled bank cards, our ways of paying for travel are fast becoming contactless. But we've been asking the same question for years: if NFC-enabled phones can be used for payments, why are they not now commonplace for use on our contactless-ready transport network? Read all about it Forget MPH, cars need more frames per secondhttp://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/car%20tech/Laird%20on%20Wheels/car_tech_week1-200-100.jpg In-car systems need more CPU power If we're going to have sophisticated in-car features like internet connectivity and high-def navigation, can we please have the computing power to go with it? It's now 2014 and I'm constantly amazed by brand new cars with CPUs so slow, they can barely render the webpages, graphics and maps thrown up by built-in multimedia systems. Continue reading... http://cdn3.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/mobile_phones/Motorola/Moto%20E/HandsOn/MotoE-HandsOn-04-200-100.JPG Motorola Moto EA dinky dialler that's got a lot to shout about It appears that Motorola has done it again. It's created a desirable smartphone with an impressively low price tag and a decent set of specs. There are a few more concessions to be had on the Moto E over the Moto G, with no front camera, no rear flash and a shockingly low amount of internal storage - but a decent screen and microSD slot go some way to make up for those shortcomings. You won't find a better offering at this price point, and even with a few limitations the Moto E could be the perfect first-time or festival smartphone. That said, spend a bit of extra cash (£70 in the UK) and you can nab yourself the new Moto G 4G, which comes with superfast connectivity, microSD slot, 8GB of internal storage and a front facing snapper. Motorola Moto E review Apple and Beats: it ain't about the headphoneshttp://cdn4.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/logos/Beats%20Music-200-100.jpg Steve wouldn't have bought Beats. Are you sure about? The case for the prosecution is pretty damning. The deal can't be about the existing headphones, because as many audiophiles will tell you (often loudly, and at great length), Beats headphones aren't very good. It can't be to get Beats' design smarts, because its designs are outsourced. It can't be about the streaming service, because with around 200,000 subscribers Beats Music is hardly doing big numbers. And it can't be about the licensing deals, because they'll have clauses that force termination or renegotiation in the event of Beats coming under new management. So what IS it all about? http://cdn1.mos.techradar.futurecdn.net//art/cameras/Samsung/Galaxy%202/samsung-galaxy-camera-2-hero-200-100.jpg Samsung Galaxy Camera 2The big-screened, Android-powered compact zoom camera makes a comeback The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 seems to be aimed at quite a niche area of the compact camera market. For those who want something with a huge screen and Android functionality, but are willing to compromise on some aspects of image quality, this is an ideal choice. For everybody else, it's a confusing entity. Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 review

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/features/2013/best_android_apps-470-75.jpgGoogle has added the option for Android device owners to pay for Google Play content using their PayPal accounts. In a post on the Android Developers' blog, Google announced that users in 12 countries will now see PayPal as an option when purchasing apps, books, movies, games, music and more from the Play Store. Those countries are the United Kingdom, the United States, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands and Spain. The purchases must be for digital content and cannot be used for physical goods when spending via Google Wallet. Frictionless"Our goal is to provide users with a frictionless payment experience, and this new integration is another example of how we work with partners from across the payments industry to deliver this to the user," Google wrote. The somewhat surprising move comes long after Apple enabled users to link their iTunes accounts to PayPal. Will you be switching to PayPal rather than carrier or credit card billing? Let us know your thoughts below. The 50 best Android apps of 2014http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a79ee3c/sc/15/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505987849/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a79ee3c/sc/15/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505987849/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a79ee3c/sc/15/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505987849/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a79ee3c/sc/15/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505987849/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a79ee3c/sc/15/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505987849/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a79ee3c/sc/15/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/DaNcToREv10

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/home_cinema_systems/Sony%204K%20Ultra%20HD/Sony-4K-Ultra-HD-Media-Player-470-75.jpgThe 4K revolution may be truly upon us, now that Sony has finally slapped a price tag on its all-in-one Ultra HD media player, and is even offering consumers a $200 discount just for buying one in the next 60 days. Sony USA today announced pricing and availability for its FMP-X10, better known to home entertainment lovers as the 4K Ultra HD Media Player, which the consumer electronics giant first announced in mid-April. Available for preorder from Sony's US online store, the unassuming second-generation black box carries a suggested retail price of $699.99, but early adopters can save a couple hundreds bucks between now and July 15. The FMP-X10 can be had for a mere $499.99 for the next two months with free shipping kicking off July 14, after which point the device will be available from Sony stores and authorized dealers coast to coast. Slim pickingsFeaturing a 1TB internal hard drive, Sony's 4K Ultra HD Media Player allows US consumers to stream or download mega high-definition content to any compatible 4K television. For now, that content is limited largely to Sony's own Video Unlimited 4K catalog, currently billed as "the world's largest library" of Ultra HD content with more than 200 titles, including recent box office hits such as "American Hustle" and "The Monuments Men." Sony also includes more than 50 4K television series at no additional charge, including ongoing episodes of NBC's "The Blacklist." Last but not least, the 4K Ultra HD Media Player offers subscription-based 4K content from Netflix, currently limited to the second season of original series "House of Cards," but will likely become more expansive in the future. Need a new TV? Check out our hands-on look at Sony's 85-inch Ultra HD TV!

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/BlackBerry/BlackBerry-02-470-75.jpgBlackBerry has detailed the forthcoming tweaks it plans to introduce with the forthcoming BlackBerry 10.3 update. In an official blog post on Thursday, the firm explained 18 changes that'll hit handsets like the Z10 when the update rolls out to the firm's beloved 'end users.' Among the changes are UI improvements that will bring a "cleaner, simpler" action bar at the foot of the screen, and central positioning for an app's "signature action." The firm is removing those ungainly boxes from around app icons, will allow users to add as many apps as they want to folders, while the Z3, Z10 and Z30 phones get an extra row of apps on the homescreen. Give it two fingersIn further UI changes, the system settings can be accessed from anywhere on the phone by swiping from the top with two fingers. The BlackBerry Hub has been updated, enabling smartphone owners to download all email attachments with just a single tap. In terms of the Calendar and the Reminder apps, a new notifications profile will sync with your calendar to ensure there are no phone or message tones interrupting important meetings. The Camera UI has also been given tweaks to ensure greater ease of use. The company says the update will only be available to developers at first and far from being ready for the average "end user" (as BlackBerry still insists on calling its customers). Revealed: The 10 best mobile phones in the world todayhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a77d717/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506023760/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a77d717/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506023760/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a77d717/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506023760/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a77d717/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506023760/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a77d717/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195506023760/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a77d717/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/_o8dq82o23I

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/software/Windows/windows_81_rtm/win81%20startscreen-470-75.jpgAn image shared by an infamous Chinese Windows leaker has revealed what Microsoft has on its Satya Nadalla-influenced roadmap in 2014. Posting on the Neowin forum, FaiKee has shown that Microsoft is working on Windows 9, Windows 365, Windows 8.1 Update 2, Office 2015 and more. The image also provides a list of products Microsoft plans to update, including existing ones like Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8.1, and Office 2013. It also lists Windows 9, "& Server & mobile edition," all but confirming that there will be a separate Windows Phone 9 release. Windows 365 is given a mention, and its status is listed as "Alpha based on Windows Core." This is expected to be a cloud-based platform that ties in with Office 365. The road aheadThe listing of Office 2015, which is currently being built, suggests a possible release date of 2015 for all of these products, Windows 9 included. Before we get the next Windows, however, there is Windows 8.1 Update 2 on the horizon, which is widely expected to include the restoration of the much-missed Start Menu, albeit with the twist of tacking on some Modern tiles as well. Another interesting rumour is that Windows 9 will be given free to all Windows 8.1 users, which should greatly increase adoption of the newer platform. Via BGR Could Windows 9 launch Microsoft back in business?http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a76c9bd/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506039802/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a76c9bd/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506039802/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a76c9bd/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506039802/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a76c9bd/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195506039802/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a76c9bd/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195506039802/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a76c9bd/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/Ue4TUVe_dp0

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/tablets/iPad/iPadAir/Press/iPadAir-Press-09-470-75.jpgThere's no logical reason why the iPad shouldn't be able to do split-screen multitasking as well as any other tablet, and with iOS 8 the feature might actually arrive. That's what 9to5Mac is saying after speaking with "sources with knowledge of the enhancement in development." With Apple's next major iOS update, these sources said, the iPad will gain the ability to use two applications simultaneously, each taking up one half of the tablet's ample screen. The iPad may be the leader in the tablet space, but this is one thing it could definitely learn from Microsoft's Surface. The student becomes the teacherMicrosoft has always positioned the Surface as more of a productivity- or work-oriented tablet than Apple has done with the iPad. Microsoft even highlighted Surface's multi-tasking superiority in the below ad. YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2vyH9VZHKcBut the from Microsoft's other Surface ads aren't the only ones who could take advantage of the feature.Apple could even do Microsoft one better by allowing side-by-side apps to interact with one another. The company is reportedly working on the tools that would enable developers to let their apps share information with other apps - for example users could drag images or text in between the two apps. From mini to massiveAs they have with past iOS updates that added new capabilities, app developers may need to revisit existing apps to enable split-screen functionality and maybe even sharing between apps. But the multitasking feature is said to only work in landscape mode and possibly only on larger iPads, not the iPad mini. However it could also be a hint that Apple really is working on the bigger iPad that's been rumored for so long. Whatever the reality, here's hoping we find out more soon. Here's everything TechRadar knows about the iPhone 6http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a61f7d5/sc/15/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505946291/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61f7d5/sc/15/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505946291/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61f7d5/sc/15/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505946291/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61f7d5/sc/15/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505946291/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61f7d5/sc/15/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505946291/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61f7d5/sc/15/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/5h8WH-qsAus

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/Samsung/GalaxyS5/galaxys5%20official/GALAXY%20S5_Combi-470-75.jpgRumors about the latest handsets from LG and Samsung have been leapfrogging each other for weeks now, but a new report claims the two flagship handsets may be headed toward a collision course next month. Naver.com (via The Droid Guy) caught wind of a potential release date for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime, the Korean manufacturer's purported attempt to one-up its own flagship Galaxy S5 with an even more high-end model. Shunning rumors of inventory being in short supply, the latest scuttlebutt out of Korea claims the 5.2-inch S5 Prime will launch simultaneously on all three major wireless carriers in Samsung's home country "as early as the middle of next month." Along with launch availability from SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ comes a target retail price of KRW 900,000 (about US$880, UK£523, AU$940), although the luxurious handset is expected to fall to a more affordable US$700 (about UK£416, AU$748) after pre-release discounts. Primed for plastic?Those details aside, prospective Galaxy S5 Prime owners may have a bigger hurdle ahead of them with the possibility the high-end device might be exclusive to Asian markets until supply catches up with potential demand in North America and Europe. There's also the matter of what Samsung will use for the outer shell of the S5 Prime, which has been rumored to adopt a metal chassis instead of the plastic frame that faced some critical scorn on the Galaxy S5. Regardless, Samsung is expected to pack a pixel-dense 2560 x 1440 display into the Galaxy S5 Prime powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM and a hearty 3000mAh battery. The Prime is also said to include Android 4.4.3 KitKat, LTE-Advanced connectivity, a built-in heart rate monitor, fingerprint scanner and 16MP rear-facing camera, so all it's really missing is a firm release date. Take another look at the Motorola Moto G with our full review!http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a61805e/sc/15/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505888661/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61805e/sc/15/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505888661/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61805e/sc/15/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505888661/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61805e/sc/15/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505888661/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61805e/sc/15/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505888661/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a61805e/sc/15/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/cP80uqQO6SE

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/software/firefox_new_tab-470-75.jpgMozilla announced in February that it was developing special ads for the tiles on Firefox's home page, also known as the page that appears when you open a new tab. Now Firefox Vice President Johnathan Nightingale has acknowledged that the announcement "didn't go over well." "A lot of our community found the language hard to decipher, and worried that we were going to turn Firefox into a mess of logos sold to the highest bidder; without user control, without user benefit," Nightingale wrote in a blog post. "That's not going to happen," he continued. "That's not who we are at Mozilla." Identity crisisWhen the feature was announced Mozilla explained that Firefox users would see a mix of popular websites and sponsored content in the tiles previously populated by users' frequently visited sites. Nightingale hasn't contradicted that, but he emphasizes that Mozilla will test the new tabs page extensively before rolling anything out to your average Firefox users. In the meantime they'll test the new sponsored tiles on pre-release channels "in the coming weeks," Nightingale wrote. "These tests are purely to understand what our users find helpful and what our users ignore or disable," he wrote. "These tests are not about revenue and none will be collected." That is until Mozilla is sure Firefox users won't revolt, at least. Firefox 'Metro' app abandoned because no one wants Microsoft's Modern UIhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a58a963/sc/4/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505851173/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a58a963/sc/4/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505851173/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a58a963/sc/4/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505851173/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a58a963/sc/4/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505851173/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a58a963/sc/4/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505851173/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a58a963/sc/4/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/OBKaiDEVRNY

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/software/Microsoft/Windows81/Update%201/DSC_0120-470-75.jpgStop freaking out that you HAVE to install Windows 8.1 Update 1 before tomorrow; Microsoft has extended the deadline to update by 30 days. Consumers who haven't installed the Windows 8.1 update now have until June 10 to do so. Microsoft previously set the deadline as May 13, but out of concern for customer safety and enjoyment, decided it didn't need to push for this month's Patch Tuesday after all. Why the need to update? It all comes down to safety updates. Those with devices running Windows 8.1 sans Update 1 would have no longer receive updates after the deadline passed. Since it sounds like enough Windows 8.1 adopters have yet to one-up their OS, Microsoft is giving them an extension without any fallout. As pointed out by Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet, if you're running Windows 8, you're not subject to the update requirement. This is only for those who've hopped on the Windows 8.1 train. Other detailsUsers with Automatic Update activated in Windows Update will have received the newest version of Windows 8.1 already, so there's no need to worry about updating before June 10. Business running Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 have until August 12 to install their comparable upgrades. The date is actually an extension of a previous deadline Microsoft had set for companies utilizing Windows Server Update Services, Windows Intune and System Center Configuration. When the outrage came through there wasn't enough time for businesses to upgrade their systems, Microsoft backed off and set the August date. Will we see the Surface Mini on May 20? http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a586cb1/sc/15/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505903163/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a586cb1/sc/15/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505903163/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a586cb1/sc/15/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505903163/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a586cb1/sc/15/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505903163/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a586cb1/sc/15/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505903163/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a586cb1/sc/15/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/zGIEbu1gozU

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/software/Twitter/tweetdeck_twitter_techradar_mute-470-75.jpgTwitter has introduced a new middle ground for keeping content out of your tweet-sphere via a new mute feature. Rolling out to its iOS and Android apps as well as twitter.com over the coming weeks, the mute feature helps "edit your Twitter experience" by blocking out what you don't want to see from certain users. The feature was spotted at the beginning of the month, but now Twitter is officially turning mute on for all. What you can do with Twitter muteWith mute, tweets and retweets from specified users won't be visible in your home timeline, nor will you receive push or SMS text alerts from that user. A muted user can still favorite (or "fave," as Twitter likes to say), reply to and retweet your tweets, but none of those actions will appear in your timeline. Thankfully, muted users won't know you muted them, so there won't be (or shouldn't be) any awkward, "Why'd you mute me, bro?" questions to have to explain. It's less harsh than a block, but still enough to keep from experiencing Twitter update overload. To set mute up from the Twitter app or from the web, hit "more" and then mute @username. To mute someone from their profile page, tap the gear icon and then choose mute @username. Heard of the HTC One M8? Well, have you read our 5-star review?http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a57bc14/sc/15/mf.gifhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/M3MVpAoLaT4

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/other/Onetimers/iphone-email-470-75.jpgThe new features that Google was caught testing in its mobile Gmail client at the beginning of April could wind up in the browser version too. Google is reportedly testing adding the same features, which add up to a pretty drastic redesign, to its web-based Gmail client, according to Geek.com. The site was able to take some screenshots of the redesign, comparing it to the new mobile features that were spotted last month. This redesign could unify the Gmail experience across multiple devices, something it would likely benefit from. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/software/Google/gmail_browser_redesign_test_wrongsize-420-90.jpg Desperate measuresThe collapsible left-side interface previously used has been replaced by a drop-down that disappears when it's not in use. That takes away a lot of the clutter and gives the whole interface more breathing room everywhere on the screen. Stars have been replaced by pins, which can be filtered to the top of your inbox or left in chronological order at the press of a button. And on the right side, in addition to the collapsible Hangouts interface, is what Geek calls a to-do list that can hold message drafts, reminders and more. And these examples just scratch the surface of all the changes that could be coming to Gmail. As the site says, there's no guarantee that this redesign with roll out exactly as it's being tested, or that it will roll out at all. Google is not oblivious to the internet's hatred of change, after all. But if Google did redesign Gmail so drastically, would it really be a bad thing? Gmail is about to become more secure than everhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a4d1caa/sc/4/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505852223/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1caa/sc/4/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505852223/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1caa/sc/4/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505852223/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1caa/sc/4/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505852223/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1caa/sc/4/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505852223/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1caa/sc/4/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/Vc0sHEK478Y

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/Samsung/Tizen%20Z9005%20RedWood/Samsung_Tizen_Z9005_sammobile-470-75.jpgSamsung will unveil its first commercial Tizen smartphone at a Samsung Unpacked event in Moscow "in the coming weeks," according to a new report. The phone will launch in India and Russia, said The Wall Street Journal, which spoke with "people familiar with the matter." Apparently the announcement event is taking place around the same time as a Tizen developers conference taking place in San Francisco. Samsung and the Tizen Association both reportedly declined to comment. Taking its timeSome said Samsung would unveil its first Tizen phone way back in January, but for whatever reason that didn't pan out (it's not like it was the OS's first delay). The Journal said it was thanks to "cold feet" among Samsung's carrier partners in Japan, France and Spain. Maybe the Korean company needed an extra few months to work out any remaining kinks, too. Samsung hopes that Tizen will be able to take some market back from Apple's iOS and Google's Android, but not by running on high-end smartphones; instead Samsung is hoping to carve out a niche in which Tizen links multiple kinds of devices, including phones, wearables, appliances, and even vehicles. The Journal speculates that Samsung will launch Tizen phones first in India and Russia to avoid direct competition with its two big rivals and to take advantage of emerging markets there. Watch out for Samsung to announce an event in Moscow soon; meanwhile we'll be watching for more info on Tizen's US debut. The first Tizen smartphone could be a Galaxy S4 relationhttp://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a4d1cad/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505852222/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1cad/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505852222/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1cad/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505852222/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1cad/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505852222/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1cad/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505852222/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a4d1cad/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/vZooGEPqIqM

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/other/rusty-padlock-470-75.JPGThe Heartbleed Bug (and it's definitely a bug - not a virus) has ignited a debate around the security and reliability of open source software in recent months. Discovered by researchers at Google and Codenomicon, the vulnerability was found in the open source OpenSSL cryptographic software library that provides Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TSL) protection for anything from emails and web browsing to internet banking. The programming mistake that led to Heartbleed - which was accidentally introduced by German programmer Dr. Robin Seggelmann, a frequent contributor of OpenSSL code - allows attackers to download 64k chunks of data stored in the supposedly secure main memory of servers. It was an honest mistake, but one with far-reaching consequences. According to Errata Security, around 320,000 of 600,000 detected vulnerable servers are still vulnerable to Heartbleed. Post-Heartbleed, every private key on servers running OpenSSL are now suspect and could be potentially used by attackers to impersonate secure websites so long as those servers remain unpatched. Is it time to switch from OpenSSL to a commercial solution (or another alternative) when it comes to web security? We spoke to industry experts at Infosec 2014 to find out more. Keep open source - it still has lots to offer... James Sherlow, SE Manager WEUR at Palo Alto Networks, thinks that ditching OpenSSL in the wake of Heartbleed would be something of a knee-jerk reaction: "OpenSSL is still highly relevant and has scalability. It has a community of highly skilled developers, which is extremely valuable and still valid. Every software at a certain point in time will have some sort of vulnerability associated with it, but it doesn't mean we switch it off; it means we learn from our lessons." …but Heartbleed was a wake up call "I think that the open source community needs to start putting mechanisms in different areas that could cross-check others. That's better than finger pointing and blame which doesn't get anyone anywhere. It would mitigate the risk, reduce the chance of attack and raise the bar. To get to zero errors is difficult, but let's aim for it. That's the bar." You couldn't just scrap it anyway...The question of whether we should get rid of OpenSSL isn't so black-and-white, according to JD Sherry, VP of Technology & Solutions for Trend Micro. He believes that instead of turning down the services of dedicated and talented open source contributors, rewards should be offered to others who seek out errors in their work: "Open source is always going to be an innate part of what we do, primarily because there's lots of great engineering involved with it - a lot of people pour their passion into these projects and a lot of excellent work comes out of them." …so let's introduce more Bug Bounties "Companies like Google, Microsoft and Facebook have got together to dump $100,000 each to get to the heart of Heartbleed, which isn't enough to stop a potentially similar scenario. Bug bounties, on the other hand, are supposed to self-regulate on the bug issue, and they can be extremely important. "The cost of implementing and paying out for them can be well worth the outcome that comes with a major flaw in your software that was missed during the quality control process. Whether open source or not, they're going to be critical in making sure we don't have a tremendous amount of Heartbleed or other OpenSSL cases." OpenSSL was broken from the start...Not everybody has been so understanding when it comes to OpenSSL. That includes FreeBSD and security developer Poul-Henning Kamp, who has called for the end of it in a blog post called Open SSL must die, for it will never get any better: "And that brings me back to OpenSSL — which sucks. The code is a mess, the documentation is misleading, and the defaults are deceptive. Plus it is 300,000 lines of code that suffer from just about every software engineering ailment you can imagine." " ... it's nobody's fault. No one was ever truly in charge of OpenSSL, it just sort of became the default landfill for prototypes of cryptographic inventions, and since it had everything cryptographic under the sun (somewhere, if you could find out how to use it), it also became the default source of cryptographic functionality." ...and nobody's ever going to get fired for making mistakes"I'm sure more than one person has thought 'Nobody ever got fired for using OpenSSL'. And that is why everybody is panicking on the Internet as I write this. This bug was pretty bad, even as bugs in OpenSSL go, but my co-columnist at ACM Queue, Kode Vicious, managed to find a silver lining. "Because they used a 'short' integer, only 64 kilobytes worth of secrets are exposed. And that is not the first nor will it be the last serious bug in OpenSSL, and, therefore, OpenSSL must die, for it will never get any better. "We need a well-designed API, as simple as possible to make it hard for people to use it incorrectly. 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http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/LG/LG%20G3/LGG3_render_crop-470-75.jpgSmartphone manufacturers have been on a veritable gold rush lately, so it will probably come as little surprise that LG apparently plans to offer this year's flagship handset with a touch of 24-karat hue. Just when you thought there was no more to see, GSM Arena today dug up a pair of new images of the LG G3, which show off the forthcoming Android smartphone dressed up in a new shade of gold. Previous leaks have focused on white, grey and brushed metal casings for the highly anticipated successor to the LG G2, although the latest scuttlebutt claims all of these housings will actually be made from plastic cleverly disguised as other material. Despite the decidedly blurry nature of the photos, the latest leaks actually reveal quite a bit about what LG might be introducing later this month, with a two-day launch spread out between the US and London on May 27, followed by Asian markets on May 28. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/mobile_phones/LG/LG%20G3/LG_G3_gold_leaks-420-90.jpg It's a frickin' laserAccording to the tipster who provided the images, LG plans to utilize a 13MP rear-facing camera with OIS+ stabilization and the capability of recording video in up to a whopping 4K resolution. To help users snap awesome night shots, the LG G3 appears to include a small laser beam to the left of the camera lens, although no one seems to know for sure if the handset will include infrared or some other form of invisible-to-the-human-eye technology. Around front, the 5.5-inch QHD display with a pixel density of 534ppi doesn't leave much room for bezels, but is said to feature a front-facing camera capable of snapping selfies with a voice command or even clapping two hands together. The rest of the specs line up nicely against previous rumors, right down to the Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage expandable via micro-SD card and a reportedly removable battery with 3,000mAh capacity. Check out the competition with our review of the Samsung Galaxy S5!http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a364eac/sc/28/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505709307/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a364eac/sc/28/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505709307/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a364eac/sc/28/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505709307/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a364eac/sc/28/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505709307/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a364eac/sc/28/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505709307/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a364eac/sc/28/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/ks2Tq7q-XCw

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/features/PBS%20second%20screen%20app/supervison%20438-470-75.jpgSecond screen technology has seriously taken off lately takes to the advent of smartphones and tablets. You'd be crazy not to take advantage of the cross-platform abilities of small screens and their larger screened brethren. The tech has been around awhile with history of usage dating back to the days of the Sega Dreamcast and the Visual Memory Unit. Nowadays consoles like the Xbox One sync up to SmartGlass and the PS4 utilizes the PS Vita as a second screen entertainment option. The same can be said for the Amazon Fire TV and the Kindle HDX tablets. With so much hardware out enabling second screen usage, it's no surprise more apps are rolling out as well. Ubisoft is fully taking advantage of mobile gaming and connecting players via its upcoming Watch Dogs app. But now, it looks like the implementation of second screen is branching out even more and displaying just how much it's growing. PBS Kids, a brand of popular television network PBS, has just launched PBS Kids Super Vision - an app that essentially allows parents to connect with their children on a whole new level. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/PBS%20second%20screen%20app/supervison%20197-420-90.jpg Connectivity and controlPBS Kids Super Vision was built in six months to be as simple and effective as possible in terms of monitoring and remotely connecting with your child. With privacy being a huge concern, the app connection really only requires a one time login with a unique code. Once inputted, mom or dad's iPhone can see what Junior is up to on the PBS Kids website. Whether it's a game or a TV show, parents can check in to see how long the episode is, how long their kid has been playing and even check the details of the show - all from work, since the app connects through the internet. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/PBS%20second%20screen%20app/supervison%20493-420-90.jpg Parents also get real time updates, educational tips and activity ideas that are related to their children's interests - which is where the second aspect of connectivity comes into play. Each show is associated with a specific educational category. The app then opens a separate page on the phone or tablet allowing for a small period of preparation that lets parents choose from different activities to enjoy with kids when they get home. Super Vision takes it even further by allowing parents to remotely set up a Play Timer from their mobile device which will put PBS Kids website to sleep, to ease the transition from the screen to eating dinner or bedtime. Possibilities are endlesshttp://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/features/PBS%20second%20screen%20app/supervison%20097-220-100.jpg So what's the big deal about this PBS Kids app? It's simple, it's for parents and kids and is basically a tool to monitor website intake. And that's exactly it. It only took a short amount of time and an in-house team using open source tools to create an intuitive, private and personal parenting app that doesn't rely on a physical proximity connection means these kinds of second screen apps are about to explode on the scene. It resembles the gaming industry's shift into tablet and smartphone gaming with seamless multiplayer games on the go. The PBS Kids Super Vision app is just as smooth and serves a different audience but is proving that second screen apps and services are starting to transition from entertainment to include a wider set of functionality. In fact, PBS will be launching on iOS devices for free, where the app will work best with iPhones, and then Android later. The company's other children-friendly apps will also be tweaked and treated with Super Vision later this year. If successful, which it most likely will be, it won't be surprising to see other websites rolling out variations of Super Vision. http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a34b8d8/sc/28/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505711239/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a34b8d8/sc/28/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505711239/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a34b8d8/sc/28/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505711239/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a34b8d8/sc/28/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505711239/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a34b8d8/sc/28/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505711239/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a34b8d8/sc/28/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/xQHH9gjHe8I

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/laptops/Lenovo/N20p%20Chromebook/lenovon20pchromebook-hero-470-75.jpgIntel is doubling down on Chome OS with a bevy of new Core i3-powered chromebooks from multiple major manufacturers. Alongside Dell and Acer, Intel announced it is introducing its first Core i3 processors designed for Chromebooks this summer at a press event in San Francisco. The processor maker detailed that the beefed up Dell Chromebook 11 with the new chip would come later this year, meanwhile, the new Acer's C720 will be ready for the "early back-to-school season" with a $349.99 (about £206.18/AU$373.96) price tag. Both machines proved to be hearty enough for our everyday cloud computing during our reviews and the more powerful Core i3 parts should make things even smoother. The increased process power should smooth out any potential hitches when streaming HD video and let users leave even more web browser tabs open. Intel also promises the parts will help load rich web apps up to four times faster and boost performance when holding Google Hangouts with multiple parties Walking along the Bay TrailAt the San Francisco event Intel announced a few new devices equipped with the Bay Trail-M system on a chip. These parts are more focused on long battery life that will allow Chrome OS laptops to keep running for up to 11 hours. What's more, the new architecture will allow manufacturers to produce fan-less, passively cooled Chromebooks, making them lighter and thinner. The Bay Trail-M SoC also supports touch-enabled screens and the latest version of wireless internet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi. With these new capabilities, Intel hinted that we could start seeing even more different Chromebook designs and form factors such as the screen back flipping Lenovo N20 and N20p. Asus also announced its own additions, the 11.6-inch C200 and a 13.3-inch C300. Both cloud-based notebooks are expected to start shipping this summer. Puck shaped cloudsLastly, Google announced it has teamed up to make yet another ChromeBox mini computer similar to the Mac Mini. The miniature Chome OS box will arrive in the US later this June with a Haswell Celeron processor. LG's Chromebase was also dated to arrive in the US from May 26 priced at $349 (about £205/AU$372). We rated the top five Chromebooks money can buy todayVia The Verge http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a20c3cc/sc/28/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655751/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cc/sc/28/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655751/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cc/sc/28/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655751/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cc/sc/28/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655751/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cc/sc/28/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505655751/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cc/sc/28/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/QN5IPgMq_6A

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/software/Google/googlemaps_offline_syncing-470-75.jpgA new update to Google's iOS and Android Google Maps apps adds a flurry of new features, including some very interesting Uber integration, among other helpful additions. Google Maps users with the Uber app installed on their devices can now compare their rides directly with public transit and walking routes "in some cities," Google Software Engineering Manager Jeffrey Hightower wrote in a blog post. In addition users can choose a destination in Google Maps, then jump straight to the Uber app with a single tap. Those long-entrenched and violently stubborn taxi companies must really be loving this update. Like Yelp, but GoogleThis is actually the biggest Google Maps update in some time, and in addition to Uber integration it adds a number of features that make the app more useful for everything from driving to work to finding a place to drink. For the former, the Google Maps app will now tell you what lane to be in, so you'll never miss a turn or exit; and alternate routes are now easier to access. As far as the latter, Google Maps now lets users browse restaurants, bars and other businesses by opening hours, ratings, prices, and more, much like Yelp. Always be preparedPerhaps more importantly, the Google Maps apps now let you easily save maps for offline use by tapping on locations, opening up their info cards and selecting "save map to use offline." Saved maps will sync between devices, so you can - for example - save every landmark in your foreign vacation destination in your browser, sync those saved maps to your phone, and then navigate them with data turned off to avoid roaming charges once you get there. They've even added interiors to some locations in Street View mode so you can explore inside before you arrive. Finally Google Maps now has improved transit directions, according to Hightower, whose name is straight out of Game of Thrones. He wrote that Google Maps now features over a million public transit stops, and users can now specify when they want to depart or even choose the "last train home." 10 things we expect from Google IO 2014http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a20c3cf/sc/15/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655750/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cf/sc/15/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655750/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cf/sc/15/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655750/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cf/sc/15/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655750/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cf/sc/15/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505655750/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3cf/sc/15/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/qt9olxs_XFA

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/LG/LG%20G3/LG_G3_brushed_back-470-75.jpgLG's flagship smartphones are frequently criticized for being housed in materials which seemingly latch onto even the slightest touch of a finger, but the latest leaked image of the hardware suggests that reputation may soon be put to rest. @evleaks today posted what appears to be the rear housing of the highly anticipated LG G3, this time with a brushed metal finish that could go a long way toward stomping out memories of the Korean smartphone maker's previous plastic casings. "LG G3, fingerprint-magnet no more," reads a brief caption accompanying the image, which clearly shows the familiar LG logo silkscreened onto it along with the bottom half of the rear-facing camera. The tantalizing closeup of the brushed backside could finally offer some welcome relief to LG fans accustomed to constantly wiping off their hardware with a soft cloth virtually every time they touch the device. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/mobile_phones/LG/LG%20G3/LG_G3_battery-420-90.jpg Life's goodAnd that's not all: A second image of the LG G3 shown above appears to reveal that the brushed casing is actually capable of popping off, revealing the micro-SIM card slot and a removable battery inside. Last month, a rumor surfaced that the G3 would come with a removable 3000mAh battery, an option that's becoming increasingly rare with high-end smartphones now that many manufacturers prefer to seal their devices up tight. Of course, there's no guarantee that LG will ship all models of the G3 with a removable battery, as the company could decide to launch a model with the power pack sealed up tight in many parts of the world. Thankfully, LG fans won't have to endure the nonstop stream of rumors and leaks for much longer - a launch date has reportedly been set for May 27, which is only three short weeks away. War of the phablets as TechRadar sizes up the Samsung Galaxy Note 3!http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a20c3d0/sc/28/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655749/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3d0/sc/28/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655749/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3d0/sc/28/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655749/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3d0/sc/28/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505655749/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3d0/sc/28/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505655749/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20c3d0/sc/28/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/0VcRzPsfsRQ

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/software/Google/Google_Now_product_reminders-470-75.jpgBuying products online is the ultimate convenience, but nothing beats traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores when it comes to immediate gratification, especially when your Android smartphone can now be set to remind you about future purchases. Google today updated its Search app with a bevy of new features for owners of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or later smartphones and tablets, which includes a new option that will make it easier to remember what to buy next time you're out and about. In addition to faster startup and the recently announced parking location beta, Google Search for Android now notifies users when they're near a retail store offering one or more items they've recently been searching for. Those search results will appear as Google Now reminder card, complete with product details and pricing sorted by where the item is available in your vicinity, even if you happen to have forgotten you wanted it in the first place. Out and aboutGoogle Search announced the new feature on its Google+ account with the example of shopping online for "the perfect pair of hiking boots," which would pop up as a reminder next time you happen to be "near a store that carries those boots." At least for now, shoppers will need to actually walk into the store to confirm the item(s) are in stock, but location-based product reminders could be a great new way for retailers to convert Google search results into purchases. Google Now also offers retailers a competitive edge against web-only giants like Amazon, where a so-called impulse buy winds up getting stymied by having to wait two or more days for the product to actually arrive. The latest Google Search for Android update also includes new mall store directories as well as the ability to view cards when an internet connection is lost, and is now available from Google Play. Dive into our exhaustive review of the new Samsung Galaxy S5!http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a20b62e/sc/5/mf.gif http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505654233/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20b62e/sc/5/rc/1/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505654233/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20b62e/sc/5/rc/2/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505654233/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20b62e/sc/5/rc/3/rc.img http://da.feedsportal.com/r/195505654233/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20b62e/sc/5/a2.imghttp://pi.feedsportal.com/r/195505654233/u/49/f/415085/c/669/s/3a20b62e/sc/5/a2t.imghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/d8s_TLcDKjs

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/events/TechCrunch%20Disrupt%202014/_DSC6609-470-75.jpgComcast's giant merger with Time Warner Cable was main topic of discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt and Neil Smit, Comcast President and CEO, lead off the conversation saying all its customers have a lot to look forward. Firstly Smit noted Time Warner Customers will be able to use Comcast's freshly launched X1 entertainment operating system, which combines video and Internet into one set-top box. Smit shared that Comcast plans to up its broadband speeds further into the future. Smit did not specify exactly what these faster speeds would be but he highlighted the way the company has increased the throughput of its broadband service 13 times over the last 12 years. "We're investing heavily into the Wi-Fi network, which we announced last week that we are going to be up to 8-million hotspots across the country by the end of the year," Smit said. "We think it's a great value proposition to the customers," Smit said, noting that its merger with Time Warner Cable does not eliminate a competitor. "We think we can bring great new products and services to the customers in these markets." Netflix nemesisIn reaction to other news, Smit added a bit more context his company's allegations against Netflix, which accused the video streaming company of purposely degrading the quality of the content streaming to Netflix customers. "[Netflix has] a couple of big costs, content costs and transport costs and I think Netflix is just working on reducing its transport costs and that's business," Smit said. The future of cableNetflix aside, Smit acknowledged that the world of video is shifting between Facebook, YouTube, streaming video and even Amazon's new content deal with HBO. With the walls closing in, Smit defended his service saying that "Hopefully we provide you more services and more content in a better way to get to your content." "We think we have the biggest library of content in both live and library of anywhere," he said claiming Comcast has 55,000 video on demand choices and 300,000 online choices. Further down the line, Smit believes the future of cable won't die in one cataclysmic event but that it will instead shift with the times. "I think there are going to be different choices to seek out different solutions and we'll see how they evolve," he said. "I don't think it's going to be one cataclysmic event, there will be different packaging variances and the product will evolve and become more personalized and mobile." The future of TV looks like social networks and Chromecasts

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/mobile_phones/Generics/wifi_cloud_iphone_coffee-470-75.jpgRecent surveys into software development show increasing numbers of companies have started down the path of 'continuous delivery'. So what is it? Why is it growing so fast, and what do companies need to be aware of and plan for? Version management and document collaboration expert Perforce Software examines the facts and offers insight into this booming sector. We speak with Mark Warren, the company's European Marketing Director, about the new norm for software development - continuous delivery. TechRadar Pro: What is continuous delivery? Mark Warren: Continuous delivery is an emerging software development methodology that automates and improves software delivery. By building the capability to rapidly, reliably, and repeatedly push out enhancements and bug fixes to customers at low risk and with minimal manual overhead, software development organisations can respond to business needs faster and improve satisfaction for business stakeholders and end-users alike. Clearly, the potential benefits are huge - software can be built faster with less effort and stress, but without compromising the quality. Problems are dealt with more quickly, and the development process becomes broader and more scalable. In other words, it effectively removes the brakes from many projects. Continuous delivery is rapidly becoming the new norm for software development and adoption rates are soaring. A recent in-depth Evans Data survey of 600 software development professionals (undertaken in the UK and US on behalf of Perforce in September 2013) shows that they have a firm grasp of the key concepts, but exact definitions vary. Some respondents view continuous delivery as automation related, while others see it as related to continuity, time, or process. TRP: What is the adoption rate of continuous delivery? MW: Almost two-thirds (65%) of software developers, managers, and executives report that their organisations practice continuous delivery for at least some projects, with 28% saying they practice it across all their projects. These rates are much higher than anticipated, and higher than previous industry reports, although it must be noted that more than half of the reported adoption in the survey is not organisation-wide. Furthermore, only 3% of respondents say they have no plans to adopt continuous delivery. TRP: Is it just being driven by SaaS companies? MW: Market perception, and the view of many industry analysts, is that only Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies are currently practicing continuous delivery. So have things moved on? Indeed, more than 80% of SaaS companies report adoption, with 47% reporting use across all projects. However, the survey does show cross-industry uptake among non-SaaS companies, including boxed/on-premise software, hardware/embedded components, industrial goods and services, and consumer goods and services. Within these sectors, 18% of respondents report adoption across all projects and 33% across some projects. TRP: What's driving the move to CD? MW: To find out specifically why continuous delivery is becoming so popular, we asked survey participants to rank the top five benefits. Time to market and better quality product came out on top, followed by competitive advantage, higher customer satisfaction, and reduced cost of development. Respondents who anticipate a longer adoption time view continuous delivery as a large undertaking with a huge payoff. Therefore, understandably, people who think it will take their organisations more than three years to adopt it rank faster time to market much higher than those who think it will take less than two years. Interestingly, almost half of respondents (46%) think their competitors have already adopted continuous delivery. This perception - especially compared to the 28% of respondents who have fully adopted continuous delivery - highlights the role of competitive pressure in adopting proven development systems. TRP: What are the barriers to adoption? MW: In a bid to discover why all companies aren't making the move, respondents were also asked to rank the top five barriers to adopting continuous delivery. Integrating automation technologies (version control, automated testing, etc.) proved to be the largest issue. A close second was lack of skilled people. The third-ranked barrier is lack of collaboration – or not having the right platform in place to implement continuous delivery. SaaS companies see a lack of skilled people as their biggest barrier to starting continuous delivery. While non-SaaS companies think the biggest barrier is getting automation technologies to integrate. TRP: How long does it take to move over to CD? MW: More than half (53%) of respondents in the survey say it would take their organisation less than 12 months; 85% say it would take less than two years. Furthermore, three quarters of respondents whose organisations have already begun adopting continuous delivery say they can move in less than one year, compared with only 41% of respondents who have not yet started their adoption. These perceptions differ significantly from the views of some industry analysts, who see continuous delivery as a substantial change from most software development organisations' current practices. Levels of optimism appear to vary by job role. Executives are more optimistic than developers about how quickly their organisations can change; they are more likely to think that they can move to continuous delivery in less than one year. Among the more experienced software professionals, there is a big drop in the number who share the belief that the road to continuous delivery is only a year long – from 65% of those with less than 10 years of experience to 45% among respondents with more than 10 years of experience. TRP: What kinds of systems need to be in place to support CD? MW: Nearly all respondents recognise the role of their collaboration platforms as important in achieving Continuous Delivery. 71% view it as very or extremely important. Among respondents from SaaS companies, which have higher rates of adoption, 83% view their collaboration platform as very or extremely important. http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/415085/s/3a1e2b89/sc/22/mf.gifhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/software-news/~4/qUrgQ_XYesI

http://cdn.mos.techradar.com/art/cameras/Canon/PowerShot%20SX280%20HS/Canon%20PowerShot%20SX280HS%20BLACK%20AMBIENT-470-75.jpg Ah early May, we meet again. It's time for sunny skies, warm weather, and…wait, Mother's Day is Sunday?! Not again. If you're flipping out over the lack of time to get mom the gift she'll really want: don't worry. We here at TechRadar are gift-giving experts and have a few ideas to totally crush that macaroni art project you gave her 10 years ago. From the tech-savvy kind of mammas to the "honey, how do I get to Google?" We've got you covered. We've got our first five gift ideas listed below, but more will be coming every day up until the big day on Sunday. Be sure to check back daily to see what the next gift is! Give her the gift of Hemmingway…or any writer reallyThe Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the all-around, cost-effective, PDF-reading champ. At $99 (about £59.28 or $107 AU) the Paperwhite has tons of reading options from the tie-in Kindle Store to a neat vocabulary builder. She'll never go without a book in her hand...and something new to lecture you about on her weekly phone call. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/ebook_readers/Amazon/Kindle%20Paperwhite/Paperwhite%202013/Hands%20on/Amazon_KindlePaperwhite_2013_review_3-420-90.JPG Here's an excerpt from our review: The 6th generation Kindle Paperwhite is the best Kindle yet, it's the most cost effective ereader on the market at £109 (in this spec range) and it easily beats the Kobo Aura on performance and design. Amazon has managed to create a fast e-ink tablet with inventive reading apps. Buy it here!For the mother in motionThey say "40 is the new 20," and regardless if that makes sense to any millennial, moms all over the country are ready to take fitness plans into their own hands. And there's no better way to help her with her 2014 fitness goals than the Fitbit One. With built-in sleep tracking and what is essentially a supped up pedometer, she'll be able to count her carbs, track her crunches, and make sure she's getting the best sleep possible. $89 (about £53 or $95 AUS) is a cheap price to make sure mom makes it to 100, right? Because in like, a decade, 100 will be the new 40. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/mobile_phone_accessories/Fitbit%20One/fitbit%20on%205-420-90.jpg Here's an excerpt from our review: "The Fitbit One is without a doubt one of the most versatile and useful fitness gadgets on the market. It's also fairly expensive. The truth is that there's nothing about the information from the Fitbit One that will make you lose weight. It's no magic bullet to weight loss. What it will do is hold you accountable. Every day you will know exactly how much you did or didn't do; whether you achieved your goals or failed miserably." Buy it here!It's picture perfect, really!Avoid the Ashton Kutcher gimmick and pick mom up a Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. With awesome automatic settings to quickly capture the warmest of familial moments to deeper controls for the aspiring Avedon in your family, the PowerShot's got everything mom needs in a point-and-shoot package. Sure, top-tier smartphones and tablets can take decent pics and make phone calls, but do you really want to be the one with a mum taking embarrassing shots with an iPad? I didn't think so. Plus, at just $179.99 (about £107 or $194 AUS) at Best Buy this week you can use the $100 you save on something nice for you. (There's no Son's or Daughter's Days, am I right?) http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/cameras/Canon/PowerShot%20SX280%20HS/Canon_PowerShot_SX280_HS_15-420-90.jpg Here's an excerpt from our review: What we have here is an excellent and well performing compact camera that offers lots of flexibility both to beginner users and those looking for something a little more advanced. It would also be a good camera for anybody looking to learn a little more about photography, since you could start on the fully automatic settings and work your way through the manual options. Buy it here!Mad Max ain't got nothing on herIs mom behind the wheel more than she'd like? For the road warrior matron in your life try the TomTom Start 50. Reasonably priced at $99, the Start 50 has the maps she'll need coupled with the usability that will keep you off the phone playing tech support. This recommendation comes with a caveat: The Start 50 only works with American maps. For our friends across the pond, check out the TomTom Start 60. It's got everything that's great about the Start 50, plus you know, maps for Europe and the UK. Buy the TomTom Start 50 here or Start 60 here!She's got game…or she will after you buy her oneDid you come out of the womb, controller in hand? Was mom the reason you knew the names of Solid Snake, Sonic, and Mega Man before you knew the names of the presidents? She deserves a Wii U. While the Xbox One and PS4 are taking up most of the advertising bandwidth these days, Nintendo's Wii U has actually got some serious gaming chops and is worthy of mom's precious down time. With single-player games like Scribblenauts Unlimited and Pikmin 3 she'll be able to get lost in her own world, and with multiplayer titles like Super Mario 3D Land, Rayman Legends, and upcoming Mario Kart 8, you'll be able to join in the fun too. http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/art/games_consoles/Nintendo_Wii_U/nintendo_wii_u-420-90.jpg Here's an excerpt from our review: For Nintendo fans looking to finally enter the HD era, the Wii U may seem like a beacon of light in an endless downpour – and if you're coming from the Wii, it will be quite impressive, indeed. Not only are the publisher's own properties sleeker than ever before, but third-parties can finally deliver the great games they've been making for other systems in recent years. Buy it here! Need more inspiration? Check out last year's gift guide!