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Gadgets likely to make it big in 2014
2013 was the year of the phablet, with smart watches, Google glasses and hybrids on the Windows operating system thrown in. This year, the same trends will continue. We sum up what are likely to be the next big things in 2014.

Tech resolutions for 2014
It's that time of the year again when we all pledge to change something about ourselves. While making our New Year resolutions, it is important to remember the gadget suffused world we live in.

2014-01-31

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Launch Pad

Recent launches: Fisher & Paykel's built-in oven, LG 55EA9800, iBall andi Uddaan, Kaspersky Small Office Security and more

Featuring Fisher & Paykel's built-in oven, LG 55EA9800, iBall andi Uddaan, Kaspersky Small Office Security  and more. 

Best Buys

Gadgets and Gizmos lists top tablets in your budget range

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Gadgets that will help you beat the winter

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Mobiles

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Gadgets & Gizmos lists the best smartphones in the market

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Our monthly pick of the best new apps

Test Bench

Nerf Retaliator: A nice soft dart gun to have fun with in office

The Nerf Retaliator is a high spring action semi-automatic foam dart gun that can shoot darts upto 50 ft with great accuracy.

Zoook Bluetooth Audio Receiver: A useful accessory for adding Bluetooth capability

Priced at Rs 1,395, the device is compact with a built-in battery. It has two LEDs that show the status for pairing mode, low on battery or when paired.

Asus Fonepad is a decent tablet at Rs 17,499

This FonePad runs on Android v4.2 and offers a neat interface. Its battery backup is good.

Amkette All in One Smart Keyboard is overpriced

Carrying this device to just type your emails faster, or work on documents is a little cumbersome as you will have to revisit the documents.

Lenovo Yoga 8 does not excel in performance

The performance is just about average with lag when multiple apps are running in the background.

News

Review: Plantronics ML2 is best headset at Rs 1,199

There isn't much to expect from an affordable Bluetooth headset. But the Plantronics ML2 is different. At a price point of Rs 1,199, the ML2 looks good.

Apple iPhone 5S is better option than Google Nexus 5

The iPhone 5s is priced at a premium, the Nexus 5 is cheaper. But here is a quick comparison of the two.

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