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In this final installment of our HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards 2014 Editor's Choice articles, we pay tribute to the best products in the PC ecosystem, from CPUs to motherboards, to notebooks, storage and printers. Also, check out some photo and video highlights of the awards ceremony.

The ZenFones are among the first ASUS devices to ship with ASUS's all-new interface, ZenUI. ASUS claims that it comes with more than 1,000 new features to make the user experience more fun and seamless. We had some time with the new phones, so here's our top five features of the ZenUI.

According to Internet security firm Sucuri, most of the top web sites around the world are free from the Heartbleed vulnerability. However, a handful of web sites still remain vulnerable.

Google's next Nexus smartphone may be more affordable as it is rumored to be considering a lower-cost model equipped with a MediaTek processor.

You can download the system updates with recompiled OpenSSL, or have your Turbo NAS perform a live update via the QTS control panel.

Toshiba announces the introduction of the world's fastest microSD UHS-II cards in 32GB and 64GB capacities with maximum read speeds of 260MB/s and 145MB/s respectively, and maximum write speeds of 240MB/s and 130MB/s.

Samsung has disclosed plans to roll out smartphones equipped with the Linux-based platform. The first Tizen-based smartphone will be a high-end device, with a second mid-market one to follow.

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If you have been holding out for the Motorola Moto X, you will be glad to know that the smartphone will be available for purchase in Singapore soon. It is now available for purchase in Malaysia.

When Microsoft completes its acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services Unit in the coming weeks, Nokia will be renamed Microsoft Mobile Oy.

According to leaked slides, Intel's next generation Thunderbolt interfaced, codenamed "Alpine Ridge", could offer as much as 40Gbps of throughput.

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Armed with an Intel Core i7-4702HQ (Haswell) processor with NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M graphics, the remodeled XPS 15 includes a QHD+ resolution touch display with a 160-degree wide viewing angle, and a carbon fiber composite base. Hit the link to see if it meets our expectations of a 15.6-inch multimedia notebook.

We check out Low Light Mode, a PixelMaster camera technology on the ASUS ZenFone 5/6 that combines hardware (f/2.0 aperture) and software features (4 adjacent pixels are combined into one) to produce clearer pictures in low light conditions.

The new ZenFone 5 and 6 have up to 18 special camera modes! We check out three of them in detail:- Time Rewind, Depth of Field and Miniature Mode.

Strap in and join us as we take to the skies for this episode. We'll walk you through the basic ins and outs of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision - a remote controlled quadcopter that lets you into the world of aerial photography and video.

With three smartphone brands putting out their flagship 5-inch models at about the same time, we took this opportunity to test their cameras' imaging capability in a head-to-head comparison to find out which is the better shooter. Is it going to be HTC, Samsung or Sony? Read on to find out the victor!

In Apple's second quarter earnings call, CEO Tim Cook revealed that the company has acquired 24 companies in the past 18 months and they are still looking to acquire some more.

According to the Topology Research Institute, Xiaomi is working on its first tablet device with both Intel and NVIDIA listed as possible chipset providers. The tablet is rumored to feature a 7.85-inch screen with an ultra-sharp 2,048 x 1,536 pixel resolution.

HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards 2014: Editor's Choice - Part 2

5 Notable Features of the ASUS ZenUI

Some Good News, Heartbleed Bug Mostly Fixed

Google Alleged to Introduce US$100 Nexus Phone with MediaTek Chip

QNAP Releases System Updates to Fix Heartbleed OpenSSL Vulnerability

Toshiba Announces Launch of the World’s Fastest microSD Cards

Samsung's First Tizen Smartphones to Hit Several Markets By June

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Motorola Launches Moto X in Singapore

Biostar Releases Fanless, CPU On-board A68N-5000 Motherboard with Graphics

Nokia to Be Renamed Microsoft Mobile Oy

Intel's Next Generation Thunderbolt Could Offer as Much as 40Gbps Throughput

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Dell XPS 15 (2013 Edition) - A Sleek 15-inch Laptop with a Spectacular Display

ASUS's PixelMaster Technology Demoed on the ZenFone 5 and 6

Camera Modes on ASUS ZenFone 5 - Time Rewind, Depth of Field and Miniature Mode

DJI Phantom 2 Vision Quadcopter - Your Personal Eye in the Sky

Camera Phone Shootout: HTC One (M8) vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. Sony Xperia Z2

Apple Has Acquired 24 Companies in the Past 18 Months, Looking to Acquire Some More

Xiaomi Working on First Tablet with Intel and NVIDIA