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Microsoft officially dropping Nokia branding for Lumia phones
Confirming prior reports, it appears we’ll be seeing “Microsoft Lumia” quite soon
Finally, a working hoverboard – and it’s yours for just $10,000
Hendo’s floating deck works on the same principles as a Maglev train
All the details on Microsoft’s Xbox One November update
Pssst. Wanna know the new features wending their way to Microsoft’s console in a few days?
Fully Charged: Smart luggage weighs and tracks itself, Gmail for Android will support external accounts, and new Doctor Who game teaches coding
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iOS 8.1 released, bringing Apple Pay, Continuity, and various fixes
Big additions come to Apple’s latest mobile OS, and it doesn’t seem to be breaking any phones in the process
OnePlus One pre-orders open on 27th October
Been waiting to get your hands on our favourite affordable smartphone? Then we have good news…
Dyson’s humidifier kills bacteria and keeps your home healthy in winter
Oh, and it works as a fan in the summer to boot
Fully Charged: Leaked Fitbit Surge is a fitness-minded smartwatch, custom PS4 laptop is a thing of beauty, and new Mac Mini’s RAM can’t be upgraded
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Spotify Family package gives you multiple Premium accounts and one low bill
Up to four extra people can be added to your streaming package, with each getting a 50 percent discount
Microsoft smartwatch will be available “within weeks”
Report claims it’ll be a cross-platform device with two-day battery life
