In the 1980s and 1990s, writer and director Nora Ephron was the queen of the rom-com: When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail were huge movies both commercially and culturally. You’ve Got Mail reunites the Sleepless duo of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, casting them as rival bookstore owners who can’t … Read more
Apple’s “Let Loose” event this week went off largely as expected, headlined by new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. The updated higher-end devices are complemented by some new accessories, while Apple also tidied up the lower-end of the lineup a bit, so read on below for all the details! Everything Announced at the Apple … Read more
Everywhere I look, I see an ad for Logitech’s Aurora Collection of accessories. At least, it feels that way. Often it’s the distinctive, cloud-shaped palm rest, or the beautiful all-white headphones. They follow me across social media platforms. You got me, Logitech: I’m interested. The Aurora Collection checks several boxes for me: It’s designed for … Read more
Munich’s annual High End Show is a must for the audiophile – a nerve center for hi-fi’s elite leaders to converge, converse, build wildly expensive sound systems and showcase their oeuvre. The 2024 show kicked off on Thursday May 9 (10am-6pm) for press and trade visitors only – but on Saturday May 11 (10am-6pm) and Sunday … Read more
My iPhone beeps. I slide the screen and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s face stares back at me. But this isn’t my dream interview; the fake phone call is part of the intro sequence for his new fitness app. “The Pump” is the bodybuilder-turned-movie-star, turned-politician’s next big project; a new contender for the best fitness app, designed to … Read more
Camera straps aren’t exactly sexy, but they’re an essential accessory for photographers who regularly lug camera gear around. The trouble is, most ‘proper’ cameras, including the best mirrorless cameras, only come with a basic strap that threads through the camera’s eyelets and is fixed in position, making any adjustments a slow and awkward process; and … Read more
When I first came across XNXubd, I was immediately intrigued—the product name is pretty obscure, after all, and a long list of odd Google search results only adds to the mystery. The product website claims that XNXubd is a “VPN Browser” so, as you’d expect, I just had to check it out for myself. Is … Read more
Google I/O 2024, the search giant’s developer and software-focused event, is set for May 14, and it should be quite the event for fans of Android and AI. That’s because we’re expecting to get the lowdown on Android 15, and find out which of the many new features we’ve seen rumored have made it into … Read more
OpenAI could power some of iOS 18’s AI features. Photo: Jonathan Kemper Apple is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement with OpenAI to use its technology in iOS 18. As part of the agreement, Apple will offer a chatbot powered by ChatGPT as one of the AI features. Reports of Apple restarting talks with OpenAI … Read more
Most of us use Bluetooth every day for tasks such as streaming audio, sharing files, connecting to devices, and making hands-free calls. That’s because Bluetooth technology is typically designed for short-range communication between devices, and while the first generations had a very limited range of up to 30 feet, it can now achieve over 200 … Read more