Author: Press Room

For someone who writes a lot about gadgets, I sure hate them sometimes. OK, maybe ‘hate’ is a tad dramatic. ‘Grimly put up with, while longing for simpler times when you didn’t feel compelled to connect a washing machine to the internet, for those rare occasions when you urgently need to start a spin cycle for your socks while on the train home’. Friends nonetheless raved about new smart tech. Bad experiences left me a sceptic. Dumb appliances would suffice. Yet my home is now a battleground between smart and decidedly not smart kit – and I’ve learned a crucial lesson:…

Want to buy the best 4K projector? You’re not alone. More of us are looking for a dedicated projector for the ultimate home cinema experience to either complement a 4K TV or replace it — especially as major releases continue to make their debut on streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and more. If you Google the best 4K projector, you’re bound to come up with more results than you have time to sift through. That’s where we come in. We’ve searched high and low to find a selection of 4K projectors worthy of your time, without requiring a…

2023 was one of the strongest years for games on record (even if it was sadly pretty terrible for the people who make them). 2024 has definitely been quieter as far as AAA blockbusters are concerned, but that doesn’t mean it’s been an off year – far from it. With fewer big ticket exclusives from Nintendo and Sony hogging the headlines, there’s been more space for indies to shine, and if you’re an RPG fan, you might not have had much time to do anything else this year. As we rocket towards 2025, which will hopefully bring us a new…

NewsWritten by Falyn WoodEditor, Time Out MiamiFriday December 20 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppIn case you need something else to be excited about heading into the last full week of 2024, two new highly anticipated Miami restaurants are slated to open their doors to the public for the first time this weekend. A third, from one of Miami’s most lauded homegrown chefs, opened last weekend. As we know, ’tis the season to get your reservations in early, since the snowbirds will soon be flocking ashore, snapping up seats at all of Miami’s most coveted restaurants. Let’s break down three new Miami restaurants that…

Since I cover tech for a living, I probably shouldn’t admit this. But I do think there’s such a thing as too many screens – and not every machine needs one. That’s why I secretly love Samsung’s newest home appliances. In the unescapable reality where they all have screens on them, these new machines have much smaller displays. Part of Samsung’s AI range, the new Bespoke fridge and washing machine/dryer duo are more about being practical. The fridge comes with a 9-inch AI Home display. That’s a step down from the hulking 21.5-inch monstrosity on the Family Hub models that…

Are you still buying and binning plastic bottles on a daily basis? Keep ploughing through the plastic and you’ll have Attenborough to answer to. And his penguin friends. If you don’t fancy an aggressive peck from a flightless aquatic activist? It’s time to change your drinking ways, quit polluting the waves and buy one of the best water bottles. Of course, for true sustainability, that means hiking into the hills, cupping your hands and sipping straight from a hilltop spring. Zero pollution, plastic-free and as fresh as can be – the ultimate in eco commitment and guaranteed to make you…

Summary The Boox Palma2 is a portable e-ink device shaped like a phone with limited distractions and a long battery life. It has a front light for use in darkness, Bluetooth connectivity for audio, and a rear camera for document scanning. The device is great for reading, note-taking, and light tasks, but not for gaming due to performance limitations. The Onyx Boox Palma 2 solves the smartphone distraction problem by offering a monochrome e-ink device that works like a phone without an e-sim or SIM card. This limits distraction from apps like TikTok and Netflix, allowing you to keep your…

NewsWritten by Ashley BrozicContributorFriday December 20 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppIn theory, spending an afternoon soaking up the holiday spirit at the mall sounds idyllic. Children posing with Santa, quaint little holiday villages popping up in corners, garlands and bows adorning every railing, and enticing sales to score the perfect gifts. But reality has a way of dashing those sugarplum dreams. The moment you roll into the parking lot, the ferocity of Miami drivers slams into you like a sack of coal and the fantasy crumbles, replaced by chaos, long lines and endless crowds. And on this last weekend before Christmas? A winter…

Watching the entire run of 34 MCU movies, from Iron Man to Deadpool & Wolverine, would take over two and a half days, so you’ll need a long weekend to tackle the complete adventures of Stark, Rogers, Romanoff, Banner and superfriends. And yet, it would be far from time wasted.  While the MCU may have dipped in quality of late, it’s still by far the most successful film franchise, grossing a cool $30.8 billion. And recent efforts such as Guardians Vol. 3 and Deadpool & Wolverine are thoroughly enjoyable works. As Marvel’s Phase 5 draws to a close, you can…

Keys, phone, wallet: whatever’s in your daily arsenal, the best sling bags make it easy to carry your everyday essentials. And if you’re in the market for a cross-body pocket, this is the list you need. From packable pouches to bigger zip-ups, there’s a sling bag below for every wearer – whether you want something to go with you everywhere, or a sporran for special occasions. Don’t know which sling is the winner? We’ve also shared some expert tips to keep in mind when picking one to clip on. The best sling bags you can buy today The petite pouch:…