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Google's Gmail down for users around the world

Google was not immediately available for comment, and it was unclear what triggered the outage, which affected users in at least India, Britain and the United States.

Critics verdict: iPad Air, Mini both awesome, but which to get?

Both the thinner, lighter iPad Air as well as the iPad mini 2 with Retina Display are getting rave reviews from across the board, with the only criticism perhaps being that it really puts consumers in a bind.

Critics verdict: iPad Air, Mini both awesome, but which to get?

Both the thinner, lighter iPad Air as well as the iPad mini 2 with Retina Display are getting rave reviews from across the board, with the only criticism perhaps being that it really puts consumers in a bind.

Expert verdict: Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch doesn't quite cut it

While Samsung may have beaten Apple to the punch, tech analysts are not altogether impressed with the device. As far as they are concerned the smartwatch is not really smart, it is far too clunky and also overpriced.

Expert verdict: Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch doesn't quite cut it

While Samsung may have beaten Apple to the punch, tech analysts are not altogether impressed with the device. As far as they are concerned the smartwatch is not really smart, it is far too clunky and also overpriced.

Tech critics verdict: Moto X a solid phone, but may fall short on 'wow' factor

The ability for customers to personalise the phone along with some cool new features like touchless control means that most critics have given the phone a stamp of approval. How the device will perform in the market of course is another story altogether

Tech critics verdict: Moto X a solid phone, but may fall short on 'wow' factor

The ability for customers to personalise the phone along with some cool new features like touchless control means that most critics have given the phone a stamp of approval. How the device will perform in the market of course is another story altogether

TechCrunch founder Arrington accused of abuse, rape by ex-girlfriend

TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington has been accused of physical and emotional abuse by his ex-girlfriend.

TechCrunch founder Arrington accused of abuse, rape by ex-girlfriend

TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington has been accused of physical and emotional abuse by his ex-girlfriend.

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