The CNET UK DeLorean has hit 2013 at 88mph and delivered the team straight into the podcast studio, bringing you a rousing new year tech treat for your ears and eyes.
January around these parts means only one thing, and that thing is our old friend obesity CES. Yes, the techstravaganza is upon us once again, and so Jason, Andy and I dust off the crystal ball and get ponderin' over what we can expect to see in the forthcoming mass unveiling of new products.
Will there be 4K tellies? Laptops that turn into tablets? Bendable phone screens? 4K tellies that turn into tablets with bendable screens? Almost certainly.
While we all may have lapsed into sloth and gluttony over the past few weeks, the tech world has powered through with the stamina of that 10-year-old Nokia that's still alive at the back of your drawer. Ubuntu is first to stamp its mark on the new year by taking the lid off its intriguing mobile operating system, quickly followed by Vodafone, which is attempting to lure you in with second hand phones and cheaper contracts on its 'Nearly New' plan.
In other news: cats and cake and coffee, altogether, in a cafe, in the UK? Could it really be? Perhaps, if the latest Indiegogo project to grab the team's attention is a success. One entrepreneur is proposing to bring Japan's famous cat cafes to London. Fingers crossed she raises the cash, eh?
From oracles to agony aunts, we also turn our attention to you, loyal listener, as we take it upon ourselves to tackle your questions and dilemmas. Our powers of divinity fail to let us see when the Nexus 4 will be back in stock (sorry!), but feel free to throw any other tech-related queries our way over on our Facebook page and we'll always do our best to find you the answers you seek.
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Damien2501 5 January, 2013 19:26
Why can't we ask questions on Twitter for you to answer?? Facebook is sh*t.
anonymous 6 January, 2013 01:06
I think you're selling Ubuntu short.
Canonical's strategy is very interesting - reportedly they've already got a major manufacturer on board to start shipping Ubuntu for Android later this year (essentially an Android phone which, like the Ubuntu phone, brings up the Ubuntu desktop interface when it's docked). This gives them a dry run where they can ease Ubuntu into the cellphone market, allowing it to prove itself to other manufacturers who may be shy to invest in a full blown Ubuntu phone.
It's also important to note that the Ubuntu phone OS has been designed to use the Android kernel - it will run on the same hardware as Android which is cheap and readily available. Add in the growing dissent amongst Apple customers, the teetering of Blackberry, and the failure of Windows 8, it's quite possible Ubuntu could carve out a nice spot in the market.
There's very little effort for an OEM to launch an Ubuntu phone - the biggest thing will be making the decision to do so.
anonymous 7 January, 2013 03:22
Frist psot
anonymous 7 January, 2013 10:05
What on Earth happened to the levels in this podcast? You Andy's too quiet, Katie's too loud, was painful listening in the car. It's not usually this bad
anonymous 7 January, 2013 10:17
Just to clear things up on Vodafone's Nearly New proporision. You do get a Full 24 month warranty with all Nearly new contract handset, barring the iPhone which only has a 12 month warranty (Same as normal contract)
Also, the phones given out in the Nearly new contracts have all been returned within 7 days to Vodafone before rigourous testing to ensure they are in very good condition. Phones will not be scuffed or damaged at all.
Ruben Rocha 8 January, 2013 23:34
Andy, you are getting too fat! LOL
Rich Trenholm 10 January, 2013 10:21
Sorry about the mic levels folks, we'll get that sorted