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www.techradar.com Week in Tech BlackBerry's ripe for the picking as Apple falls far from the tree  Once-proud smartphone giant BlackBerry has put itself up for sale. How did it come to this? Gareth Beavis knows: "If you don't move with the times, you'll be overtaken and consumed by technological vultures." All is not great for Apple, either, with the board reportedly jittery about slow innovation. Kate Solomon agrees that "Jobs is a tough act to follow," but says Tim Cook should ignore calls to do something fast. "At any tech launch, I'm hoping for something that will cause my eyes to widen and an involuntary "Oh wow!" to slip out," she says. "And hey, that's going to take a bit of time." Something else that's taken a bit of time is Windows 8.1, but it's nearly done now and you'll be able to get it in October. Microsoft hopes it'll boost interest in Windows 8 systems, and so do we: the OS hasn't been the stimulus the PC industry hoped for, and news stories about Windows RT increasingly sound like broadcasts from the deck of the Titanic. Speaking of travel… This week Elon Musk announced his Hyperloop, which may be the future of travel, a billionaire's folly or a really effective way of turning humans into pink mist. There's just one problem with Musk's idea: he isn't going to build it, because he's too busy exploring space and stuff. Read the full story     In this week ■ Week in Tech: BlackBerry's ripe for the picking as Apple falls far from the tree ■ Talking points: The law on porn, Google privacy concerns, Molyneux defends Microsoft, and white Nexus 4 appears ■ Competition: WIN! A Canon EOS 650D with lens ■ The week's best buys: Microsoft Surface Pro, Nexus 7 (2012) and HTC Desire C ■ Top 10: Android phones   Talking points 1 Online pornography: what's legal and what's not The porn block is rolling out in the UK, but for now the vast majority of home users can still access everything online. Could you browse yourself into trouble without realising? We take a look at the law on pornography. Read more       2 Trusting your private data to Google is like trusting your chickens to Mr Fox Every time we forget Google's creepy side, it reminds us [writes Gary Marshall]. This week's publicity has been somewhat overblown, but it's a timely reminder that our expectations of online privacy are probably dramatically different from the reality. Read more       3 Xbox One backlash has been 'unfair', says Peter Molyneux Speaking to TechRadar, gaming magnate Peter Molyneux has defended Xbox One. "It's quite an unfair thought that Microsoft are trying to control our gaming, they're trying to force us to be online all the time," he said. Read more       4 White Google Nexus 4 officially arrives The much-rumoured Google Nexus 4 has finally been announced by LG, but those hoping for an upgraded handset will be sorely disappointed as it's stuck on Android 4.2.2. Read more       Competition WIN! A Canon EOS 650D with lens   To announce the search for the UK's Gadget Guru, PriceSpy.co.uk has teamed up with Tech Radar to give away a Canon EOS 650 D, including a lens. This superbly well-rounded DSLR is a joy to use whether you're a power user or a dabbler. Enter competition   Last chance: WIN! An iPad 4 with stunning Retina Display Enter competition       WIN! A Medion ERAZER laptop Enter competition         Your tweets this week       The week's best buys Microsoft Surface Pro A lightweight Windows 8 PC that runs all your applications and any browser you want, you can use the Surface Pro as a tablet with touchscreen controls and a fantastic pen, or as a notebook by snapping on a keyboard. A great machine at a reasonable price. View offer Read review       Nexus 7 (2012) The Google Nexus 7 is a remarkably solid device all round: the specs and screen are both good, it's got a premium build quality and a very low price tag. If you're on a budget this is the tablet to buy and, even if you're not, it's well worth considering. View offer Read review       HTC Desire C The HTC Desire C is better than the handsets it's come in to replace, with intuitive interface, attractive design and competitive price tag. This is a serious contender for the low end of the market. View offer Read review       Does the iPhone 5S need a fingerprint reader? @gavinmit Have Apple forgotten that people loved them for the simplicity of their products? No bigger gimmick than the fingerprint reader.     @sunlitlounge A fingerprint reader offers great security and is simple to use.     @Andrew_R_K And then Apple has a global database of your finger print.       Top   Android phones There's one way in which Android outdoes its Apple-branded smartphone competition - the number of phones out there running Google's hot mobile OS. Here's our pick of the best.   HTC One       Samsung Galaxy S4       Sony Xperia Z View top 10           TechRadar Promotion Deal of the week: Asus ME400C Our top deal this week is the Asus Windows 8 ME400C, available at £100 off its usual price from Argos. Available in white, this Atom-powered tablet runs the full version of Windows 8. The tablet features 64GB of internal storage with a microSD memory card slot so you can add more, 2GB RAM and a 10.1 inch screen offering a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. View promotion Try Netflix free of charge for one month With Netflix, you can watch TV shows and films anytime, anywhere for only £5.99 a month - and with this offer, you get a one month free trial. Sample a vast library of entertainment direct to your PC, Mac, games console, tablet or phone. View promotion  New issue out now This month, T3 features 101 gadgets you can't live without. Plus a look at Sony's new 65-inch next-gen TV and the super-sharp Nokia Lumia 1020. Download now         www.techradar.com

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