I tested Anker’s USB-C phone chargers, and these are the 3 I’d buy

I tested Anker’s USB-C phone chargers, and these are the 3 I’d buy

When choosing a new phone charger today, there is a giddying amount to choose from, and deciding which one is right for you isn’t always straightforward. Anker is a popular and affordable brand that many opt for, well-regarded for its USB cables and chargers. But there is still an overwhelming number of options even within … Read more

A cheaper Apple Vision Pro might not land until 2026 – and Samsung’s XR/VR headset could steal its lunch

A cheaper Apple Vision Pro might not land until 2026 – and Samsung’s XR/VR headset could steal its lunch

The current Apple Vision Pro is a fantastic bit of mixed reality kit, blending impressive hardware and an innovative user interface. But as you’ll see in our Apple Visio Pro review, it’s far from perfect; throw in a $3,499 price tag and other early-adopter woes, and the headset isn’t something for most people.  As such, … Read more

Intel’s Russia business made no money last year – and only has one employee

Intel’s Russia business made no money last year – and only has one employee

Intel’s Russian operations resulted in nil profit last year as a result of sanctions and restrictions imposed within the country by Western governments following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago, according to a recent Abachy report. In a similar vein to its rocky year globally, the company’s two Russian entities, Intel AO … Read more

Philips Hue sale at Amazon UK – top smart light bundles drop to record-low prices

Philips Hue sale at Amazon UK – top smart light bundles drop to record-low prices

Philips Hue are some of the best smart lighting solutions you can buy, offering vast a range of products and features to create the ideal ambiance in your home. There’s one problem: they are pricey. But, the latest sale at Amazon has several discounted starter kits – including some record-low prices for bulbs, strips, bridges, … Read more

Leaked iPhone 16 case models tease bigger sizes for the Pro and Pro Max

Leaked iPhone 16 case models tease bigger sizes for the Pro and Pro Max

We’ve long suspected that the iPhone 16 series will tear up the rulebook when it comes to iPhone screen sizes, and the latest set of leaked iPhone 16 case dummies shows how these rumored size changes could manifest in reality. Shared to X by Apple tipster Sonny Dickson (via PhoneArena), a new iPhone 16 dummy … Read more

Okta says it is facing unprecented levels of attacks

Okta says it is facing unprecented levels of attacks

Identity and access management company Okta says it is facing an “unprecedented” scale of credential stuffing attacks, looking to breach user accounts of its online services.  Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack in which threat actors use a previously obtained username/password list and “stuff” them into different services, to see if they can gain … Read more

LG Gram SuperSlim review: solid productivity and style, but falls short on a number of fronts

LG Gram SuperSlim review: solid productivity and style, but falls short on a number of fronts

LG Gram SuperSlim: Two-minute review LG launched a separate laptop in its Gram lineup called the LG Gram SuperSlim, which borrows heavily from the adjacent 2023 LG Gram Style model in terms of its looks. However, the latter was a disappointment in terms of performance, despite my loving the extremely thin and light chassis and … Read more

Tiny heat pump that relies on changing ambient temperature could be key to powering IoT devices and sensors without batteries forever — Nanoparticles are critical to the process, posit scientists

Tiny heat pump that relies on changing ambient temperature could be key to powering IoT devices and sensors without batteries forever — Nanoparticles are critical to the process, posit scientists

As IoT technology progresses, the question of how to power these devices, particularly in locations where reliable electrical sources are scarce, presents a significant challenge.  Researchers at the University of Utah’s College of Engineering have pioneered a new form of battery that could help solve this dilemma. The solution, which is at the proof of … Read more

This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music streamer in one – and it works with Sonos and Bluetooth as well as wired speakers

This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music streamer in one – and it works with Sonos and Bluetooth as well as wired speakers

Italian hi-fi maker Volumio has just launched a new audio device called the Motivo Streamer, Transport & Headphone Amplifier, which is best described as a high-res music streamer and iPad rolled into one compact and stylish package.  To control the device, Volumio has combined a sleek-looking 8-inch touchscreen with a retro-styled haptic control dial to … Read more

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, April 29 (game #57)

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, April 29 (game #57)

Another week, another set of Strands puzzles to solve courtesy of the New York Times’ Games section. And be warned – today’s is a tricky one. Read on for some (hopefully helpful) hints to see you on your way. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t … Read more