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When it comes to original programming, Amazon Prime Video has hits and misses, from the tremendously popular series Reacher to the disastrously expensive Citadel. Overall, a lot of the best shows on the service are licensed from elsewhere, including the opulent British period drama Downton Abbey. This ITV show took the world by storm in the 2010s and created a franchise that ended for good only recently. If you have access to Prime Video, you can easily see what the fuss was (and is) about. A genteel British epic My word, really Downton Abbey is set in the Yorkshire county…

Once upon a time, tangled cables were the norm. Now, Bluetooth rules the roost. If you’re after a truly wireless setup, this is the list to check out – from wallet-friendly in-ears to high-end models that go toe-to-toe with the best. Whether your phone’s ditched the headphone jack or you’re just done fighting with knots of wire, there’s something here for every ear and every budget. These earbuds don’t just sound good for their size – many of them rival wired headphones for clarity and punch. Most also come with handy extras like app-based controls and active noise cancellation, so…

Introduction I last sat behind the wheel of the Peugeot 408 way back at the tail-end of 2022. Back then, the cracking design was jungle fresh and felt really good to drive. Slightly less impressive was the plug-in powertrain, which is where this, the new Peugeot E-408 feels just right thanks to its electric arrangement. However, Peugeot is catering for all types of buyers though, because the 408 is also available as a hybrid and there’s still a plug-in too. What’s more, there’s plenty to differentiate these new variants from the old, with exterior design tweaks to the fastback stance…

When I think about Google Stadia, my mind instantly wants to scream “New Coke! But in crummy cloud form.” And sure, it’s true that the Big G’s game streaming platform wasn’t a success. In retrospect, though, it’s not quite the complete laughing stock most folks view it as today, years after it was shuttered in early 2023. Particularly in an era where cloud streaming has now transformed the way I use my Steam Deck. While the business model was overly muddled from a commercial standpoint and downright confusing from a consumer one, Google Stadia was a hopeful product that bet…

Summary Kobo is now the first eReader to natively sync with StoryGraph (June 2026). Link accounts to auto-sync progress, percentages, “Currently Reading” status, finishes, and audiobooks. This removes one of the last major reasons to stick with Kindle’s Goodreads tie-in. I’ve had my Kindle Scribe for over a year now, and it’s been great for helping me keep up with my New Year’s resolution to read more. But a world-first feature from Rakuten Kobo and StoryGraph — the independent, community-driven platform for book lovers — has just announced an update that could completely turn my head. Related I stopped using…

Unless you own an aging or budget TV, there’s a good chance your set has three or four HDMI ports. Yet not all connections are created equal. While many high-end TV ports function identically, mid-range models may sport HDMI slots that won’t necessarily squeeze the most out of modern consoles, like the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. Even though I stopped using my PS5 after discovering these Steam Big Picture features (at least for a while), I do still value my console. As such, it’s important to me that I’m getting the most out of my PS5 Pro. If…

Netflix is far and away the biggest paid streaming service on Earth, which means they have enough money to produce tons of great original movies and TV shows, both ones that have become hugely popular and others you’ve never heard of. But that’s not how they got here. Netflix once hosted tons of big-name licensed content from other studios, and shows like The Office and Friends helped make it the juggernaut it is today. After the streaming wars started, the networks behind a lot of those shows made their own streaming services and took back their content; nowadays, The Office…

I’ve been wearing the Ultrahuman Air ring for a few months now, mostly to track sleep and recovery. But this smart ring also has a Stress Rhythm feature that monitors your heart rate variability throughout the day, placing you in one of several states – Relaxed, Stimulated, Stressed, and so on. So when I found out I was getting a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II for a few days, I thought it would be fun to pay closer attention to what the ring was telling me while behind the wheel. The results were not what I expected… My heart rate actually…

Feeling twitchy? Bird feeder cameras are the smart way to keep tabs on your feathered garden visitors and, thanks to motion sensor technology and high-res cameras, you’ll be able to capture all the species and bird drama unravelling in your outdoor space, with almost no effort. Built-in AI tech will even identify species for you, so if you don’t know the difference between a Marsh Tit and Willow Tit now, it’s unlikely you’re ever going to bother to learn… Both models on test here are weather-proof, solar powered with a night vision mode, but which one to buy – the…

As someone who adored the Cupra Born for its neat design and delicious drive appeal, I was super keen to try the Cupra Raval. I had a brief drive in it a while ago and it promised much, so getting to spend some quality time in the Raval VZ Extreme – arguably the best of the new model bunch – was fab. There are cheaper variants of this five-door supermini with trim levels that include Raval Origin, Raval Plus and Endurance. Prices start with the keenly priced Origin at £23,785 fitted with a 37kWh battery. This is followed by the…