Today we got a sneak preview of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013, following the release of the official debut trailer of the new version of the world’s second best soccer game.

Granted, the sight of Cristiano Ronaldo running along to a flamenco soundtrack doesn’t tell us much about how PES might be able to beat arch rival, FIFA Soccer. Despite the lack of clues in the video, though, there are some things we do know about Pro Evo 2013, based on what we’ve seen on the official PES blog.

It's widely rumored that Google will launch a Dropbox style online storage service this week called Google Drive offering users up to 5GB of free storage space. According to The Verge, concrete evidence has even emerged in Google Docs with a reference to transferring your documents to "Google Drive on the web". Added to a sudden 5GB increase in the storage space offered to some Google Docs users, it does indeed seem like Google is preparing to take on the likes of Dropbox and Micrsoft's SkyDrive.

On April 23, 1982, Sir Clive Sinclair introduced the world to the ZX Spectrum – a tiny computer that weighed just over half a kilo and connected directly to the TV.

Today, to celebrate the Speccy’s 30th birthday, we’ll show you how you can relive those magical days (or live them for the first time if you were too young then!)

A brief history of the ZX Spectrum

When it first launched in the UK, the Spectrum cost £125, so allowing for inflation, it would cost £310 (around $500) in today’s money. That’s about the same as an iPad!

Still, at the time it was a much more affordable option than an IBM computer and with its Z80 processor, 48KB of memory, graphics with a palette of 8 colors, and a single channel sound – it was the best system for videogames at the time (at least until the Commodore 64 came out).

Or: why I've finally switched to iPhone.

I've had my new iPhone for a couple of weeks now. It took me an hour or two to get my Google accounts and apps set up. Then I erased and reset my Nexus S. I haven't even thought about picking it up again since.

And so, it seems, my decision to go for an Android phone three long years ago (that's also three phones ago) now counts for nothing. In that time, I evangelized for Android, and probably helped convince a few people to opt for an HTC or Samsung over the 'ubiquitous' iPhone. But over the last 6 months or so, I found I was evangelizing less. I was starting to tire of Android and I was starting to covet the iPhones I saw around me. Here's why:

Although there's been no official word from Mozilla, Firefox 12 is now available to download for Windows and Mac. Since there are no final release notes, it's hard to say exactly what's changed so most of the known changes come from the Firefox 12 beta release. Mozilla claim there are 85 changes in all but the most notable is that Windows users will no longer get pestered by a User Account Control pop-up every time the browser updates. Also, the HTML5 media controls have been updated to provide a full screen button.

Opera has various mobile browsers like Opera Mobile and Opera Mini for many different operating systems. Opera Mini Next is made to show upcoming ideas and changes that might be implemented into the official Opera Mini browser.

It's a nice preview of ideas that the development team have and gives you a chance to give feedback. Opera is opening to creating a community for their Opera Mini browser.

Here's how to download Opera Mini Next and take part of in the development of new features:

PC games almost always have a DirectX requirement - it's often 'DirectX 9.0C'. If you're not sure which version you have installed, there's an easy way to check! These instructions will work on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. Read on to find out how.

Here’s a round-up of the best mobile apps we tested on Softonic this week. Check them out now!

Virtual Villagers: Origins

If we’re honest, we’ve all spent hours in front of a mirror pretending to be the leader of a village. Now you don’t need to daydream anymore, because this iOS app puts you in the hotseat of your own settlement. The idea of Virtual Villagers: Origins, based on a popular PC game, is to take a group of villagers and motivate and train them to build up the village. Your little pueblo will keep growing even when you’re not playing the game!

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Blizzard Entertainment's fantasy/horror game Diablo III comes out on May 15th, and the beta version is open for anyone to play this weekend. You'll need to sign up for a free account and download the client, then you can get down to slaughtering demons!

The beta isn't massively long, but it gives you a taste of how the game has been improved. The general feeling I got was one of smoothness - Diablo III is really slick, and everything just seems to work as it should. The sound is excellent, and visually it manages to be dark enough while keeping everything clear.

Read on for a video of Diablo III gameplay.

If you’re feeling  creative and want to give animation a try, you’ve got a lot of software choices. Pivot Stickfigure Animator is one of the options available to you. Plus, it’s free!

Pivot Stickfigure Animator lets you make stick figure animations by creating individual frames of action and then playing them in sequence. If done correctly, you’ll end up with a seamless cartoon.

The program also gives you a good variety of custom options, like modifying frames, preset characters, the ability to add different colors and even altering the appearance of the background. You can preview every change you’ve made before saving, to ensure your animation comes out just the way you want it to. Take a look!

Read it Later, an internet bookmarking application and service, has gone back to the drawing board to create Pocket. Pocket is completely redesigned and is leaps and bounds better than the old Read it Later app. Let's take a look at the major changes and if Pocket can compete with its biggest rival: Instapaper.

The music download arena has changed drastically over the last few years, with old favorites like LimeWire disappearing and new pretenders like MP3 Rocket appearing on the scene. When you're used to one app and are forced to change to another, it's natural to be wary and want to know what you're getting into before you make the jump. If you're considering using MP3 Rocket, read on. We'll answer all your questions for you!

In the eternal battle between Ninjas and Pirates, I would always say Ninjas win.  But after getting some time to preview Deep Silver's Risen 2: Dark Waters' Treasure Island DLC I may have to re-think my position.  Obviously Ninjas still win, but if the Pirates are like the ones in Risen 2: Dark Waters, then the battle may be much closer.

The Treasure Island DLC is free downloadable content if you pre-order Risen 2: Dark Waters.

I never had a chance to play Risen 2: Dark Waters before sitting down and experiencing two separate sections of the DLC.  After the preview, my expectations of the RPG game are mixed.  I like the idea of playing as a pirate, the skill tree, and variety of weapons and tools; but I don't know if the game is presenting anything new.

There are plenty of great video editing programs out there for Windows but none can match the price (free) and simplicity of Windows Live Movie Maker. Microsoft has maintained the intuitive timeline dragging, easy to use ribbon interface, and an abundance of good looking effects and animations. In today's How To, we will teach you how to add visual effects and animations in Windows Live Movie Maker.

Incredibox is a free Garageband style interactive Flash website which allows you to make a cappella music with an animated group of beatbox singers.

It's very easy to use and the results are surprisingly good. It's been so popular with users in fact that at the moment, the server for the Incredibox site has crashed but keep trying and you should eventually be able to try it out for yourself.