Author: Press Room
The moment you unbox your smart TV and start setting it up, you’re hit with a barrage of menus, suggestions, pop-ups, and confusing default settings. While you’re probably keen to swat these menus away, it’s worth taking a moment to check what they’re asking—they could make a huge difference to your smart TV experience. 5 You’re Letting Your Smart TV Spy on You Most smart TVs are tuned to gather as much data as possible the moment they connect to your Wi-Fi. They track what you watch, when you watch it, and sometimes even what devices you connect to them.…
You can find a smart TV in almost any price range imaginable. But after recently purchasing an inexpensive model, I’ve found some handy tweaks that make the picture look even better. 7 Select the Right Picture Mode Oluwademilade Afolabi / MakeUseOf Instead of having to worry about finding the exact best settings for each and every part of the video quality, most modern smart TVs make it easy for you. There is a wide variety of picture modes to choose from for a one-touch change. Some of the modes you can find in your smart TV’s settings include Sports, Cinema,…
Smart TVs come packed with features, but, for the most part, I was only scratching the surface. It’s actually a multimedia hub, productivity tool, smart home controller, and entertainment powerhouse, offering a range of practical uses. 6 Alternative Screen Mirroring or Casting Uses I regularly cast movies and shows from my devices to my TV, with a Chromecast, AirPlay, and an Amazon Fire TV Stick at my disposal. Sometimes I’ll even use screen mirroring to display holiday photos. However, these features have powerful benefits, and I feel that I’ve been sleeping on the potential they offer. Presentations via screen mirroring:…
The rumour mill is frothing about a dedicated Apple games app. Which, given Cupertino’s dearth of app-naming imagination, will presumably be called Apple Games. After hastily rebuilding an office wall I blew down due to sighing so heavily on hearing this news, I figured I should at least consider how Apple could make this work. And why it won’t. Because Apple. Clearly, Apple Games would be intended as a statement, to convince gamers, developers and even Apple itself that the company is a market leader in this space and serious about games. Despite years of evidence to the contrary. It…
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Mercedes G-Class. That boxy silhouette. The clunk when you shut the door. The feeling you’re piloting something carved from a granite block. But after a week with the electric Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology (to give it its full title), I’ve come to a bold conclusion: this is the G-Wagon I’d actually want to own. Forget the AMG G63 – this one’s better. Let’s start with the obvious. From the outside, the G 580 looks almost identical to its combustion-powered siblings. That’s no bad thing. The squared-off design is iconic, and…
As any streaming subscriber knows, prices continue to rise on what seems like a monthly basis. But now it’s finally paying, kind of, to be a subscriber to either Disney+ or Hulu. Disney has just announced a new perks program for both streaming services. Disney+ Perks Are Wide Ranging Disney The Disney+ Perks are available starting today in the United States. Here’s what to expect when you log on to the Perks site. A chance to win tickets to the Freakier Friday World Premiere and be among the first to see the all-new sequel before it arrives in theaters August…
Choosing the best AI chatbot comes down to speed, accuracy, and convenience. Both Google AI Mode and ChatGPT promise top-tier performance, but how do they actually compare when tested with a range of real-world prompts? Where Google AI Mode Shines Google is overhauling AI Overviews with Google AI Mode, and isn’t messing around when it comes to speed and authority. It operates with a focus on direct, source-based delivery, providing accurate responses with precise, transparent, and up-to-date info. Basic Factual Questions If you’re looking for objective, fact-based information, Google AI Mode has a clear edge. It pulls in current, cited…
From budget bargains and mid-range marvels to fabulous flagships, foldable friends and the best phones on sale overall, contenders for the title of best gaming smartphone come in all shapes and sizes. Mobile tech has come on in leaps and bounds recently, meaning you can play preposterously popular 3D titles like Genshin Impact and Call of Duty Mobile while on the move. Sorry, Doodle Jump and Angry Birds – your time has passed. As you can imagine, a bang-up gaming phone needs a processor capable of pushing performance to the max, more RAM than a desktop computer, and a dazzling…
I’m willing to bet you shot a quick look over at your TV the moment you read the title. Yeah, you read right; your smart TV could have a camera, and here’s how you can figure out where it’s hiding. Smart TVs With Built-In Cameras Are Inherently Not Bad Hold on; just in case you happen to find that your TV has a camera, I’d like to categorically state that built-in cameras on smart TVs aren’t entirely designed with malicious intent. These cameras serve legitimate purposes that can genuinely enhance your entertainment experience when used properly. Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock Video…
Nintendo saved a dying handheld console market back in 2017 when it launched the Nintendo Switch. The little hybrid console that could had a great run, playing host to some all-time classic games – but its reign is over. The Nintendo Switch 2 is official, and heading your way on June 5th 2025. Nintendo officially confirmed the follow-up handheld’s existence with a two-minute YouTube trailer highlighting some of its new features – and teasing an all new Mario Kart game – following several high-profile leaks. It held plenty back for a full reveal though. The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct showcase…