Author: Press Room
Are you looking to upgrade your smartphone or trade up to a new laptop soon? This may not be the best time to do it. 2026 is set to be a turbulent year for tech, with price rises expected across the board. Games consoles, TVs, smart home kit and even new cars are set to leave more of a dent in your wallet than they otherwise would. The memory modules used by pretty much every consumer gadget are in short supply, which has pushed up wholesale prices on the remaining production capacity. Manufacturers are now going to pass those higher…
Looking for the best password manager around? We don’t blame you. Forgetting your passwords and going through the tedious motions of resetting them is something we could all do without. Sure, you could use the same password for everything including the best VPN, but that’s obviously asking for trouble. And choosing a secure, unique password for all of your accounts is an option only suitable for those with super-human brains. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves. So unless you actually enjoy impossible CAPTCHAS and jumping through hoops trying to identify pictures of buses, bridges, and bicycles, why not make…
On the hunt for the best new Lego sets, here in space year 2026? You’re in the right place. And because there are so many Lego releases to keep up with, I’ve taken the liberty of hand-picking some favourites to help make life that little bit easier. From cracking Transformers and art sets to brick-based foliage and a Lego pub, there’s a whole host of shiny new blocky goodness to sink your teeth into and make your thumbs mad at. So without further ado, here are some of the best new Lego sets available in 2026. Transformers Soundwave Lego Optimus was…
Stuff magazine has been the go-to guide for gadget lovers since 1996, and right now you can grab six issues for just £33. That’s a great saving on the cover price alone. But the headline here is what comes with it: a free Joby Beamo Ring Light for your smartphone, worth £46. You’re essentially getting paid to subscribe. Joby’s Beamo ring light is quick and easy to set up using Apple’s MagSafe tech – you’ll be ready to record in an instant, with four brightness settings. This portable and compact ring light is a genuinely useful bit of kit, whether…
A few months ago, I was genuinely excited to switch to a wireless Android Auto dongle. My experience with a wired connection hadn’t been great. Yes, it was cheaper and more practical, but dealing with cables every single time got annoying. So going wireless felt like the obvious upgrade, and at first, it really did feel like one. But that excitement didn’t last very long. After a few weeks of regular use, the charm started to fade. What once felt convenient slowly turned into something I just had to tolerate. Small issues began creeping in, and over time, they became…
I have been getting really into local LLMs lately, and I’ve even built my own local AI server. The problem is that it is an extremely expensive hobby, and I do not have thousands of dollars in hardware lying around to scratch that itch properly. But I still find myself wanting to try out the biggest open-weight models, and I think I have found a pretty good solution to that. Related I’ll never pay for AI again AI doesn’t have to cost you a dime—local models are fast, private, and finally worth switching to. Nvidia Build lets you run open-weight…
I have a Lego problem. This is not new to anyone who’s seen my office shelves, groaning under the weight of plastic bricks. Or, for that matter, my guilt pile of unopened boxes judging me from every corner. And some of those boxes are Lego Collectable Minifigures (CMFs) – now, terrifyingly, on Series 29. They’re sold in blind boxes, but I know what’s inside them – and I don’t even have X-ray vision. For the record, I abhor blind boxes, which are increasingly prevalent. They’re great for toy companies, who make more money. They work for scalpers, who’ll crack open boxes and flip the good…
After eleven series and several spin-offs, the Apple Watch is now the smartwatch equivalent of a TV box set. But when it comes to choosing the best Apple Watch for you, it’s not as simple as starting with the latest episode. From connected apps to fitness tracking to contactless payments, every recent Apple Watch has the smarts to embarrass traditional timepieces. But there are also important differences between each edition. They don’t all share the same screen size, dimensions or sensor setup, for starters. There are GPS sports watch-type features, too. And the price varies considerably depending on which ticker…
Airport, the 1970 disaster film responsible for creating not one but two major movie genres, is now available to watch on Netflix, along with two of its sequels. If you’re of a certain age, you may remember that Airport was one of the biggest hits of its era, using its star-studded cast and (for the time) cutting-edge special effects to make over $100 million at the box office on a budget of just $10 million. If you’re younger, you may never have heard of this movie, but you’ve probably heard of what it did. Airport is a landmark, it’s a…
Tech the weight off your mind this Mental Health Awareness Month: from smart sunrise lamps to connected meditation aids, this stress-busting kit will help you de-stress and chill out Need help finding some headspace? From purer air to calming ambience, all of the gadgets listed below are designed to make your humble abode a more relaxing place for mind, body and soul – ideal for Mental Health Awareness Month. Sure, no amount of meditation or scented mist will clear your inbox, but a more mindful approach might just prevent you from throwing your laptop through the window when the boss…