XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro 14: which is best for professionals and casual users alike

XPS 14 vs MacBook Pro 14: which is best for professionals and casual users alike

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

When to Expect the Next iPad Mini and Low-End iPad Models to Launch

When to Expect the Next iPad Mini and Low-End iPad Models to Launch

While rumors have been focused on new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, some Apple customers are wondering when the next iPad mini will be released. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said new iPad mini and entry-level iPad models will be released in late 2024 at the earliest. “The company is … Read more

Fender Tone Master Pro Review: The Classiest Modeling Amp

Fender Tone Master Pro Review: The Classiest Modeling Amp

While enthusiasts are still fussing over tube amps and drooling over effects pedal collections, gigging musicians are in the midst of a digital revolution. Offerings from brands like Kemper, Line 6, Fractal Audio, and Neural DSP all allow musicians to model tube amps digitally, with results that come astonishingly close to the real deal. These … Read more

Retro game emulators are now allowed in the iOS App Store, but there are caveats

Retro game emulators are now allowed in the iOS App Store, but there are caveats

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

The AI image generator that protects businesses: We talk to iStock about balancing creative freedoms and commercially safe tools

The AI image generator that protects businesses: We talk to iStock about balancing creative freedoms and commercially safe tools

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

How to photograph the total solar eclipse with your camera or smartphone

How to photograph the total solar eclipse with your camera or smartphone

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 review: premium style with mixed results

Zuvi Halo hair dryer review: premium style with mixed results

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