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It’s been over three years since the previous Apple TV arrived – and it seems certain that we’ll get a new version of the streaming box soon. Yet nothing appeared (rather disappointingly) at Apple’s 4 March event or in the product reveals around it. And that has to be connected to the fact we haven’t yet got the revamped version of Siri we’re expecting to debut later in 2026. The 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K is a very capable streamer, so we’re not expecting hugely groundbreaking new features to debut in terms of the hardware itself. We have long lamented that…

Introduction I love the way that Mazda does its own thing and continues to have a very mixed portfolio of models to choose from. There are new all-electric offerings coming soon too, but in the meantime there’s this, the third-generation Mazda CX-5 fitted with a 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G powertrain. This car has delivered big time for Mazda over the years, and the latest incarnation delivers plenty of changes that, on paper at least, make it better. However, colleagues who were driving it at the same time as me, didn’t seem entirely convinced it was a better car than the older…

Streaming devices aren’t meant to last forever, and your Fire TV Stick is no different. But that doesn’t mean you have to replace it the moment things start feeling slow. In most cases, it’s the cache buildup, unused apps, and outdated software that’s responsible for the slowdown rather than the hardware. Thankfully, a bit of optimization is all it takes to make your old Fire TV Stick run like new again. And the good news is doing this doesn’t take much time or effort. Related These 5 Fire TV features made my streaming setup much more useful A few Fire…

Summary ChatGPT Pro subscribers can now link to their bank via Plaid to view balances, transactions, and more in chat. Granting ChatGPT access risks exposing detailed finances; anyone with chat access could see sensitive data. OpenAI offers controls and deletions but retains data for up to 30 days. It was only a matter of time, but now OpenAI is asking you to trust ChatGPT with access to your financial records. While the newly revealed feature utilizes a secure platform called Plaid to make the handshake between your bank and the AI, there are a lot of privacy concerns lying in…

In the biggest “spoiler” since the Titanic hit a big block of ice, HDR gaming on Windows devices remains a colossal clustermuck. Microsoft integrated support for the display format into its OS later than modern consoles did. As such, this tardy shift in embracing HDR is still being felt. Although I think these 5 Windows 11 settings matter more than HDR, there’s no question that even the best Steam games can struggle to convert High Dynamic Range signals properly. There are reasons why Microsoft systems can’t cope with HDR. Having to juggle between the HDR10 format, Windows’ built-in Auto HDR…

Prime Video is a streaming service people sometimes forget they even have, since it comes free with a subscription to Amazon Prime shipping. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a ton of great original programming on there, from underrated fantasy series to crime thrillers to an underseen sci-fi sitcom called Upload. Upload ran for four seasons from 2020 to 2025, poking fun at a big tech landscape that was changing under its feet while serving up a charming romance built for the 2020s. The show isn’t perfect, but it’s looking more prescient by the day, and the laughs still…

The watch world’s most talked-about collaboration is finally here. Swatch and Audemars Piguet have joined forces to create the Royal Pop, a playful, accessible riff on one of horology’s most iconic silhouettes – the Royal Oak. Housed in Swatch‘s signature Bioceramic material, the Royal Pop takes the Royal Oak’s legendary octagonal bezel and translates it into a bold, colourful pocket watch. Doors open tomorrow – here’s everything you need to know before you go. Royal Pop price The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop is priced at US$400 / £335 for the Lépine-style pieces and US$420 / £350 for the…

I’m not a celebrity stalker. But, thanks to long-lensed paparazzi and the way baristas helpfully write your order on the cup, celebrity coffee orders are no secret. So, I’ve relied on other reporters to tell me what the A-listers drink. My job is simply to teach you how to make their favourite brews brilliantly at home (with one of the best coffee machines, naturally). So, without further ado, it’s time to start sipping like celeb… Zendaya: iced matcha tea latte with coconut milk. In a since-deleted, viral 2022 tweet, a Starbucks employee revealed that Euphoria and Dune star Zendaya’s order…

I am no David Beckham on the field, but I did get an autograph from him outside Old Trafford somewhere in the mists of time. However, now I can make coffee like him – I’ve taken delivery of this fine-looking product, the David Beckham special edition of Ninja’s $750/£700 Luxe Café Pro, It’s essentially a black and gold respin of Ninja’s top-end coffee machine, complete with some added ebony wood on the milk jug and portafilter handles. The Luxe Café lineup has certainly put the cat among the pigeons for a lot of loftily-priced bean-to-cup machines since it debuted around…

Summary The ROG XREAL R1 delivers a 171-inch virtual screen with 240Hz and 0.01ms for smooth, low-latency gaming. XREAL X1 chip with 3DoF and real-time 2D-to-3D conversion for pinned or head-tracked use, reducing motion sickness. Includes ROG Control Dock, multiport connectivity, and electrochromic lenses; pre-orders open May 15/17, price TBA. Augmented reality (AR) glasses have always promised a “monitor in your pocket,” but for gamers, they’ve often fallen short. Between laggy visuals and that dreaded feeling of motion sickness, they’ve always been more of a novelty than a serious gear upgrade. That could all be about to change — ASUS…