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WeChat finally arrives on the desktop for Windows users

Jan28
by on January 28, 2015 at 12:15 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Launches

WeChat has finally launched a version of its desktop client for Windows PC users, nearly a year after the introduction of its client for Macs. Just like the WhatsApp Web client launched last week, in order to get up and running with WeChat for PC, you’ll need to scan a QR code from within the mobile app. Once your phone is linked to your computer, messages will be mirrored across both devices, but alerts will only show on your computer. For now, it’s only available in Chinese. If downloading another program to your computer just feels like too much effort, you can, of course,…

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WeChat finally arrives on the desktop for Windows users

Jan28
by on January 28, 2015 at 12:15 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Product Launches

WeChat has finally launched a version of its desktop client for Windows PC users, nearly a year after the introduction of its client for Macs. Just like the WhatsApp Web client launched last week, in order to get up and running with WeChat for PC, you’ll need to scan a QR code from within the mobile app. Once your phone is linked to your computer, messages will be mirrored across both devices, but alerts will only show on your computer. For now, it’s only available in Chinese. If downloading another program to your computer just feels like too much effort, you can, of course,…

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Sony’s hi-def NW-ZX2 Walkman available for pre-order from tomorrow at $1,280

Jan28
by on January 28, 2015 at 11:36 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Walkman

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Sony’s new portable audio player for high-definition lossless formats, the NW-ZX2 Walkman, will be available for pre-order for around $1,280 from January 29 at all Sony Stores and Sony Centers. The 128GB device will go on sale at Sony’s own outlets and authorised retailers from February 13. Customers can also club their Walkman pre-order with other Sony gear like headphones, headphone amplifiers and speakers for discounts on those items. Click for larger image In addition, pre-order customers will get to download 20 songs in high-definition audio quality for free. Even if you can afford it, $1,280 for a portable music player…

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Sony’s hi-def NW-ZX2 Walkman available for pre-order from tomorrow at $1,280

Jan28
by on January 28, 2015 at 11:36 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Walkman

NW-ZX2 Walkman
Sony’s new portable audio player for high-definition lossless formats, the NW-ZX2 Walkman, will be available for pre-order for around $1,280 from January 29 at all Sony Stores and Sony Centers. The 128GB device will go on sale at Sony’s own outlets and authorised retailers from February 13. Customers can also club their Walkman pre-order with other Sony gear like headphones, headphone amplifiers and speakers for discounts on those items. Click for larger image In addition, pre-order customers will get to download 20 songs in high-definition audio quality for free. Even if you can afford it, $1,280 for a portable music player…

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The Guardian completes its relaunch with global release of redesigned site

Jan28
by on January 28, 2015 at 11:10 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Product Updates

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The Guardian has today announced the official relaunch of its website, which has been rebuilt from the ground up to make it easier to navigate and identify different types of content. The launch follows the introduction of its global .com site in the US and Australia and the revamping of its mobile apps in May last year. Today, however, marks global availability of its redesigned site. As any regular reader of the site will notice, the changes are pretty comprehensive. There’s now a whole new layout, elements of the homepage are personalizable, there are new color schemes and new font sizing. It’s been…

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