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As more content becomes available online, the need for a traditional television subscription may not be enough anymore to justify the costs. If you’re already subscribed to services like Netflix or Hulu Plus, now may be the time to make the switch. You will still need a computer or system that can access all of that content for you — more commonly, it’s called a media streamer or a home theatre PC. We got a Roku 3 to review and give away to a lucky reader, so let’s see whether it lives up to the hype!
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Sometimes you just want to fix up a picture without all of the baggage and learning curves that come with powerhouse image editors like Photoshop and GIMP. Obviously, a program as primitive as Paint won’t do, and even middle-of-the-road programs like Paint.NET sometimes won’t cut it. Thankfully, Ashampoo’s Photo Commander 11 steps in to fill the gap. We’re giving away 10 copies of Photo Commander 11 worth a total of $500 for free!
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The Oculus Rift has finally arrived, and is making heads turn (literally) all over the gaming community. No longer are we confined to to peering through a flat window into the gaming worlds we love so much; with the Rift, we can teleport right into it. While it may not be the holy grail of virtual reality yet, it's off to a bloody incredible start. Read on to find out what the Oculus Rift is exactly, and to win yourself a free Development Kit.
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Online passwords are something of a double-edged sword. In order to be safe, you need to have multiple unique passwords that are complicated enough that they won’t be cracked or brute forced easily - but with every additional password, it becomes harder to track them all. The usual alternative is to use one password for everything, but this is not the path you want to take. Instead, use Sticky Password. We’re giving away 25 copies of Sticky Password Pro 6.0 worth a total of $750 for FREE!
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The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon's current flagship reader, and one that we've been wanting to review and give away for quite some time. If you already own a Kindle or a different eReader, you may be wondering if it's worth your while to upgrade to the new Kindle Paperwhite. This is what we're here to find out for you. And as always, one lucky reader will get the chance to win a shiny new Kindle Paperwhite worth $119!
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Whenever I travel, I always make sure that I have some way of charging my iPhone and iPad on the go. Looking for a wall socket to charge up whilst remaining there for the entire duration is not an option in my book. Recently, I've been using the HyperJuice Plug 15,600 mAh external battery pack, and even though it isn't a battery case per se, I've found that it suits me perfectly for longer trips. Let's take a look at it. And yes, we're giving it away to one of you!
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We've reviewed some exciting iPhone cases in the past, but lately none seem to excite us. Recently though, premium leather iPhone case maker, Vaja, released a new folio-style case called Nuova Pelle for the iPhone 5. Most Vaja cases are made of high-quality leather and look quite beautiful, but a folio-style case? I had my doubts. So naturally, I had to review it! And of course, we'll be giving it away to a lucky reader.
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Whether your goal is to maintain a healthy weight or lose those extra pounds, keeping track of your weight changes is an essential part of the process. Any obstacle to doing so will eventually halt your efforts. With the Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale, you needn't waste those extra moments - it'll sync your stats and store them for you. Now all you need to do is concentrate on actually exercising. We're giving away a Fitbit Aria, so read on to find out more about it, then join the contest!
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As you may have already figured from my Zoku Duo Quick Pop Maker review in the midst of Gaming Month, I'm not really much of a gamer. Not since 1995, anyway. But the show must go on, and even a gaming-ignorant like me likes playing some games. I was all set on writing an in-depth review on Temple Run 2, when I found something even cooler. The Sifteo Cubes. One lucky reader will win this $130 set of Sifteo Cubes, and will never be bored again! Read on to find out how you can win and to enter the giveaway.
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The SupaBoy is a $80 handheld version of Nintendo's console made by a company called Hyperkin. For any classic game collector, the ability to play their games on the go is an incredible proposition, and the SupaBoy delivers that and more. So should you buy one? Read on to find out! Oh, and did I mention that we are giving one away to a lucky reader as part of Gaming Month?
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I love projectors; I have fond memories of nights spent in front of the projector with all my housemates, as we snuggled under the kotatsu (a Japanese heated table thing) and settled in to watch the latest episode of Heroes. Anything done on a big screen is better - movies and gaming become a surreal experience - even compared to a 50-inch TV screen. Today, I'm taking an in-depth look at a mid-range projector, the Optoma GT750, designed especially for gaming; and we'll be giving this one away to one lucky reader.
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Despite the increasing shift to mobile gaming, consoles are still very popular devices for playing immersive, graphics-intensive games; and that won’t change anytime soon as long as the major console makers continue to improve with newer generations. Nintendo has been the first console maker to update its last-generation console, the Wii. As a result, we’re now greeted with the Wii U, ahead of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox (720). Luckily for us, we get to review this next-generation console; and for you, since you'll have a chance to win one at the end of the review!
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I'm sure almost everyone will definitely agree that typing on a tablet with its on-screen keyboard is a huge pain. To remedy that, the market is currently flooded with various tablet keyboard cases. Some are quite innovative, others are meh. Luckily the ClamCase Pro iPad Keyboard Case falls in the former group. We'll first take you on a walkthrough of the ClamCase Pro; then, you guessed it, offer it up in a giveaway!
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No matter which console you like or what your favorite accessories are, you're bound to like popsicles, especially on a hot summer day. The Zoku Duo Quick Pop Maker makes it possible to create and prepare any kind of popsicle you can dream of, and have it ready to eat in just several minutes. We're giving 5 away, so make sure to read the review then join the contest!
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You wouldn't want your entire household to know that you're busy playing games on your Xbox 360 or PS3, would you? Sure, it might be fun, but if your games require you to keep an ear out for enemies approaching from a certain direction, your speakers aren't going to cut it. That's why most gamers would invest in a decent pair of headphones. This is Gaming Month, and we'll be reviewing 2 headphones, starting with the $199.99 Creative Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega Wireless Headphones. And oh, we're giving it away!
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