On Monday, April 8, the shadow of a total solar eclipse will pass over North America: stand in the right spot, and for a few minutes the moon will completely block out the sun, thanks to a rare alignment of celestial objects. If you’re not able to get into a spot along the ‘path of … Read more
With screen fatigue at an all-time high, the prospect of a smart home with even more screens might sound counterintuitive – but I think Samsung is onto something with its new ‘screens everywhere’ approach to smart appliances. During its global launch event on 3 April, Samsung demonstrated a host of new smart appliances, including some … Read more
With the launch of the new Dell XPS 14, a lot of prosumers are going to be looking at the newest addition to the XPS lineup and how well it compares to the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch. This is especially true given that these two are among the best laptops ever made, and the difference … Read more
If you own one of the best Garmin watches and you want to start training for a race, then you have a pretty useful tool in your armory in the shape of Garmin Coach. Garmin Coach is Garmin’s own training platform built for runners and cyclists. of all abilities that know they need a training … Read more
In another move that seems to have been made in response to pressure from regulators in the US and in the EU, Apple has announced that retro game emulators will be allowed in the iOS App Store – though there are some fairly big caveats attached. The change has been spotted on Apple’s App Review … Read more
Billed as a commercially safe AI image generator, iStock released its AI photo platform back in January 2024 – and during a live demo of the latest update, we spoke to Chief Product Officer Grant Farhall and Bill Bon, Director of Editing, about creative efficiencies, business-first AI, and what makes a good AI text-to-image prompt. … Read more
The total solar eclipse is coming, and of course you’ll want to capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment with your best camera. Whether that’s your DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone, we’re here to give you the best tips possible. But let’s be honest, taking photos of the sun is hard on a normal day, and the total eclipse … Read more
Zuvi Halo hair dryer: two-minute review Once dubbed the ‘Tesla of hair dryers’, the Zuvi Halo has gained a cult following across social media, as well as winning multiple accolades from industry experts – including being named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions. Instead of relying on hot air to dry hair, the Zuvi Halo … Read more
Okay, okay, I know that’s a bit of an inflammatory question, and it’s not one that’s easily answered. But it is a question I’ve pondered, on and off, since the iPhone became a somewhat ubiquitous smartphone. Now, I use an iPhone 15 Pro Max and I am rather smitten by it despite it being quite … Read more
Quordle needs to be approached in a different way to Wordle. With four puzzles to solve in nine guesses, you can’t blindly throw letters at it and expect to win – you’ll stand a far better chance if you think strategically. That’s the case in Wordle too, of course, but it’s even more important in … Read more