Author: Press Room
It was once known primarily as a wallet-friendly Xiaomi smartphone sub-brand, but Poco’s 2025 gamble to get in on the flagship game seems to have paid off: after two Ultra-badged heroes in the space of twelve months while it finessed the formula, the firm has found its groove with the F9 Ultra. This year’s effort builds on everything that made the Poco F8 Ultra such a strong alternative to top-tier handsets costing north of four figures, with an even bigger battery, higher pixel count camera, and an even more impactful 2.1 speaker system that has pretty much every other smartphone…
When you’ve been brushing your teeth for the best part of four decades, you aren’t really expecting to learn how to do it again. But with Dyson’s newly announced $500/£420 CameraJet electric toothbrush, that’s exactly what I’ve found myself doing. I’ve been using the camera-toting toothbrush for almost a week now, and the habit changes I’ve noticed in that time are somehow more surprising than its price tag. The idea behind Dyson’s new launch is that it combines toothbrushing and flossing into one device, replacing the need for a separate flosser by firing tiny jets of mouthwash in between your…
“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.” “Here’s looking at you, kid.” “May the Force be with you.” Movie quotes have a way of slipping into everyday conversation. Sometimes, the movies we quote are actually remakes of older movies. Remakes get a bad rap, but some are so good that people don’t even realize they’re remakes. Related You can argue, but these are the best movie sequels ever made It’s difficult for a sequel to surpass the original, but sometimes, that’s exactly what happens. Scarface “Say hello to my little friend!” Credit: Universal Pictures Scarface (1983) is the story…
If you’re looking for the best dump phone for kids (or, if you prefer, the best phones for kids), then you’re making a sensible decision. Because in a world where the best smartphones reign supreme, there’s something refreshingly straightforward about pared-down devices that offer just the right amount of connectivity, without the distractions and potential pitfalls of their smarter cousins. That’s why we’ve combed through the various available options to bring you a short, simple selection of the best dumb phones for kids. We’ve picked ones that are perfect for keeping your little ones (or not-so-little ones) connected, without breaking…
Streaming devices are one part of the consumer tech market that has been truly ravaged by ongoing component shortages, which have pushed up prices on everything from smartphones to consoles and desktop PCs. Both Roku and Amazon have pumped up the prices of their flagship streaming sticks in the past few months, and now, Google is following suit. Google’s TV Streamer now costs $150, a full 50% price hike from when it debuted in September 2024, replacing the Chromecast. Some third-party retailers like Best Buy have already bumped the price up 50%, though you can still find the 4K model…
It’s taken me a while to get behind the wheel of the Alpine A390 in its GT format (there’s also a GTS version) after being charmed by the Alpine A290 a while back. The wait has been worthwhile, however, because it is every bit as good as I’d hoped for. It’s a fun car that comes with a price tag (especially the £69,000 plus for the GTS) that puts it into the same buyer ballpark as the fabulous Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche Macan. Those cars are fun too, but the Alpine feels just a little more exclusive. A…
Silo, Apple TV’s dystopian drama, set in an underground bunker, is as claustrophobic as it is riveting. With its gripping mysteries, gradually unraveling plot, and a constant feeling that someone is hiding the truth, it transcends the sci-fi genre while making the walls feel like they’re closing in around you. If you’re a fan of this type of tense, immersive sci-fi, there’s a host of films that also capture the same claustrophobic tension that makes Silo so addictive. And, like Silo, many of them leave you guessing until much later in the game. Related The best new sci-fi shows worth…
If you thought the golf cart was destined to remain just a golf cart, designed for the fairways, fancy resorts, and offices too big to get around on foot, think again. Veteran Apple designer Julian Hoenig – a man who spent years in Apple’s industrial design studio, worked under Steve Jobs and Jony Ive, and had a hand in designing the Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro while helping to shape the now-shelved Apple car project – had much bigger plans for it. The result is the Amble One. No doors, no screens, a cork-wrapped steering wheel, and the general…
Fresh filings submitted to the Federal Communications Commission suggest that Amazon is preparing to launch a second-generation refresh of its flagship Fire Max 11 tablet. This new model will reportedly have a huge upgrade to its internal storage, perfect for filling your e-reader with cozy winter reads. Related Kindle’s most wanted design change in years is finally happening This unexpected choice means Kindles will be easier to repair at home, devices can last a lot longer, and electronic waste is decreased. What tech specs were in the filing? This might tempt me to pick one up Regulatory clearance is almost…
Gamescom, the biggest gaming event in the world, broke new records as the Koelnmesse filled its enormous 233,00 square meter showroom floor to capacity with more than 1,700 exhibitors this year. At that colossal scale, it’s frankly impossible to see everything the show has to offer, but from the Opening Night Live show that kicked things off with several world premiere reveals, as well as wall-to-wall media appointments, here’s the highlights I came away with, with a notable return of more than a few beloved series. Nodusfall (TBA) Hoyoverse is best known for its popular free-to-play games with their distinct…