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Summary Spotify is rolling out several quality-of-life improvements to its mobile apps. Updates include playlist folder editing on mobile and bulk editing of playlists and the queue, among others. Most features are available now, but some are limited to Premium subscribers. On May 28, Spotify announced several upgrades to its mobile apps to help make the service easier to use. These are relatively small changes, but they actually add up to some big quality-of-life improvements — much more so than some of Spotify’s other recent additions. Related The forgotten Microsoft music player that had one feature Spotify still hasn’t copied…

Having started her career as a tech journalist, Georgie Barrat then moved into TV where she spent seven years presenting The Gadget Show. These days she works in live TV on BBC Morning Live and The Jeremy Vine Show. In this interview Georgie chats about her love of tech and her career, as well as ‘The AI Method’, a practical programme she’s created to people use AI with confidence, to make life easier. My brothers got me into tech early on. I have two brothers – I was the only girl in the house – and tech was a common thing…

There was a multi-year stretch in the mid-2010s when true crime docuseries took over pop culture, from Serial to Making a Murderer to The Jinx. Those series are still remembered today, but others got lost in the shuffle, even if they were as good or better. The Keepers is one such series. This seven-episode Netflix show explores a mysterious death, which is pretty much standard for this genre, but expands its scope to look at the corrupt systems that let it happen (and maybe covered it up), and finds something almost inspiring in the perseverance of the dogged citizens who…

If workouts leave your body stiffer than a barbell, it might be time to add one of the best massage guns to your kit bag alongside a great smartwatch or smart ring. By hammering your muscles with thousands of vibrations per minute, these therapeutic utensils stimulate blood flow, enhance recovery and generally beat you into better shape. Like gym members, massage guns come in a range of shapes and sizes. From portable pistols for relief on the road, to pro-grade guns that serve up the punchiest of percussive treatments, we’ve picked out our favourite tools for DIY physio in the…

Amazon’s Fire TV devices used to be among the better streaming sticks you could buy, partly because of the flexibility they offered under the hood. Vega OS changed most of that while making it work better on old Fire Sticks. Even so, the new operating system strips out the Android foundation that made those things possible and replaces it with something that works better for Amazon than for you. Related Just Bought a Fire TV Stick? Change These Settings Immediately These tiny tweaks can give your device a nice little performance boost. Installing apps from other websites Traditional sideloading is…

Much of the UK is now in an official heatwave. On Monday, Kew Gardens recorded 34.8C, beating the previous May record by two full degrees. Last night was the hottest May night on record, and my bedroom feels like the inside of a parked car in July. My Dyson Purifying Fan was doing its best. But the noise (the constant low-frequency hum) drives me insane overnight. I couldn’t concentrate at my desk, and I definitely couldn’t sleep. So when the MeacoFan Sefte Pro 10″ showed up, I didn’t have especially high hopes. After all, it’s a fan. A regular, bladed,…

I’ve driven a fair few luxury vehicles over my time as a journalist, and I’ve watched the transition from big V12 and W12 engines to more efficient hybrid and electric powertrains. It’s a trend some traditional petrolhead keyboard warriors bemoan, but after living with the new hybrid Bentley Flying Spur for a week, I’m fully on board. Pull away from a standstill in near-total silence, gliding through little villages on electric power alone, then drive 900 miles to the South of France without stopping – it’s the epitome of luxury. Bentley calls the fourth-generation Flying Spur its first four-door supercar,…

Introduction The DS No 4 has been around for a few years now, but the good thing about this electric edition is that it looks bang up to date. While buyers can still choose from mild hybrid and plug-in models, the DS No 4 Pallas+ E-Tense comes with an a look and feel that’s very of the moment. However, there are many options in this segment, including the likes of the Peugeot e-308 and Vauxhall Astra Electric – both of which come from the same Stellantis group EMP2 platform conveyor belt. Thankfully, DS has always had quirky design appeal to…

Wired headphones are back, and it’s not before too long. I find it a little amusing that people are heading back to wired audio tech after two decades of being told cables are the enemy. The tangle-prone, pocket-snagging, easily breakable relics of the past are back, and I’m here for it. But the reality of using wired headphones in 2026 is very different from even just 2016 — when the first headphone jacks started to disappear from iPhones. Related I Love Earbuds, but They Have These 5 Undeniable Problems As convenient as earbuds are, they’re certainly not perfect. No charging,…

Summary Roku’s redesign trims menus and spotlights preferred apps, keeping the layout familiar. AI Quick Access and a collapsed menu should put your frequently used apps first. However, promoted recommendations still seem likely to dominate and clutter the home screen. Unlike many smart TV interfaces that bury apps beneath layers of recommendations and advertisements, Roku has traditionally kept things fairly straightforward, making it a genuinely great smart TV interface. That’s why Roku’s newly announced home screen redesign immediately caught my attention. The company says the update will reduce clutter and make navigation easier, but after looking over the changes, I’m…