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One of the benefits of owning a Mac, and a copy of OSX Lion, is the new Mac App Store. No longer do you have to go searching around the internet for legitimate copies of software, risking your computer with dodgy downloads, everything you could possibly want or need is all available in one easy to … [Read more...]
Microsoft's newest version of Office made its global debut today, coming straight from the sky. Cloud-based 365 will allow you to access your web apps and files from any PC or device you wish. … [Read more...]
It has been a hectic past week in the world of LulzSec. We have seen one of their young members arrested and then branded a smokescreen, then most recently the disband of the hacktivist group. We now understand that the young member who was arrested has been released on bail. Ryan Cleary the 19 … [Read more...]
Good news today for owners of the Apple Mac range which include the new Thunderbolt I/O technology. A new firmware update requires OX X 10.6.8 is now available on devices such as the new MacBook Pro line-up as well as the new bigger iMac models. … [Read more...]
If you’re a fan of Google’s Chrome OS but don’t want to splash out on a Samsung Series 5 Chromebook then we have news today of a cheaper alternative. The Acer AC700 Chromebook will see a U.S. release this month at a price of only $349.99, which we think sounds pretty reasonable. … [Read more...]
Since Apple began using Intel’s Light Peak (named as Thunderbolt for Apple) technology back in February with the MacBook Pro refresh many of us have wondered when we would see the first non-Apple notebooks using Light Peak. Wonder no more and let me introduce you to the Sony Vaio Z laptop. … [Read more...]
Rumors have been rife surrounding Apple's new iPhone 5, with what specs it will include to carriers, price, name and of course release date. Many of you who have been following the speculation will know that the latest is of a September launch which may have just pushed the iPod refresh out of the … [Read more...]
Here at OSM we’ve been following developments for the MacBook Air 2011 refresh for some time and release rumors have been a bit of a cauldron of confusion. We know how many of you are waiting eagerly for the new MacBook Air and today we have a release whisper that may make you a little more … [Read more...]
There have been a lot of different types of games console being talked about recently. In the world of the handheld we have the Nintendo 3DS which has a glasses less 3D screen and then we have the Sony PlayStation Vita. Then we have the new Nintendo console and controller, the Nintendo Wii U which … [Read more...]
Microsoft look to be changing the way that their users buy their games by altering the payments system on Xbox Live. Since its launch it has been somewhat a closed system, however this switch will allow developers to set their own price band. … [Read more...]
It always feels too early to be talking about back to school but before you know it the time will be upon us once more. We’ve already given you information about the annual Apple Back to School promotion and also gave you some ideas for back to school tech accessories and tablets. Today though we … [Read more...]
Since April 20th when Sony's PlayStation Secure Network was hacked into, we have reported on various organisations that have been also been targeted. Take Nintendo, Microsoft, NHS, Codemasters, Sega, the US Senate and so on. But for the hacking group Lulz Security or LulzSec as they are also … [Read more...]
Newer technologies such as 3D are being seen more often on many different types of devices. If you look in the gaming sector then you will find the Nintendo 3DS and in the mobile phone department we have the HTC EVO 3D. Now we have heard about some new Dolby 3D glasses, these green goggles are … [Read more...]
With endless comparisons between the PS3 and Xbox 360 always surfacing, it looks like the 2 games consoles could soon be reaching common ground. The price has at times been one of the deciding factors in why there are more Xbox 360 than PlayStation 3 owners, but now it looks like both could be on … [Read more...]
At OSM we have reported on various different types of storage ranging from huge external hard drives to characterized USB sticks such as the Batman range from Mimco. Now they have some more goodies that are available on the market and these are the Mimobot Transformers USB sticks, it’s basically … [Read more...]
We’ve been discussing the new 2011 MacBook Air refresh for some time and previously talked about a possible release last week and then reported how the new MacBook Airs may be kept back until the new Mac OS X Lion is ready next month. There seems to be an awful lot of release confusion about the … [Read more...]
With the PlayStation Network outage tragedy last month there has been plenty of time to reflect since service resumed. We saw many frustrated users on Sony's network reverting back to the Xbox 360, slamming the security of the PS3. Microsoft has now spoken on the matter, strongly claiming they do … [Read more...]
We’ve been bringing you all the news and developments for Apple’s Mac OS X Lion since it was announced at WWDC earlier this month and recently told how the MacBook Air refresh seems to have been delayed until the release of the new operating system. We have news that Mac OS X 10.6.8, probably … [Read more...]
With the recent acts of cyber terrorism it’s no surprise that when there was a bomb threat in Japan the police were able to trace the IP address back to a Sony PS3. Not only that but they were able to pin point the home it resided in and made a swift move to make the arrest and protect the public … [Read more...]
If like many your ride doesn’t exactly warrant the running repair costs and main dealer hourly service charges, then the chances are that you will be more than familiar with the name Haynes. For as long as I can remember the Haynes Manual has been the DIY mechanics bible, adorning the garage shelf … [Read more...]
When it comes to the world of gaming and mobile devices you will always hear contrasting stories and lots of different launch dates being thrown around. Now we have heard that the PS Vita release date could be early November but we have also read it could be delayed until 2012! … [Read more...]
In the market for a new camera but not sure which one to opt for? A new edition has just entered onto the market which on looking at its specs, is pretty impressive, the Pentax Q. Just at the beginning of this month, we gave you news about a small Sony NEX-C3 camera on the way in August, which had … [Read more...]
The world of console gaming may be about to be turned upside down as at E3 we learned of the Nintendo Wii U and it’s unique controller. The controller as suspected before the event will stream the game not only to your TV but it can also do it to the controller, this brought up many questions … [Read more...]
Many of you will have been following the Apple vs. Samsung court battle that’s going on at the moment. If you haven’t then here’s a quick bit of background… Apple has taken Samsung to court over a patent infringement, and then they managed to force Samsung to show their unreleased products … [Read more...]
Online video giant Hulu has been the subject of a bid from an unknown company which has now turned out to be Yahoo. However would Hulu be interested in putting their huge video streaming operation up for sale? … [Read more...]
