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It’s no secret that Apple will launch at least the iPhone Fold tomorrow as well as (probably) the iPhone 18 Pro. But now is actually one of the best times to buy a new iPhone while prices on older models are at their lowest. You might have read that smartphones are undergoing price rises this year. Like all consumer electronics, phones are being affected by chip and memory price increases which have been inflated due to demand. And that demand has mostly been fuelled by the AI boom and the resulting massive increase in data centre capacity needed. But it’s…
If you’ve been enjoying Silo, one of the most popular programs on Apple TV at the moment, this special Amazon Kindle offer is something you won’t want to miss. For a short period of time, The Silo Saga Omnibus—containing all three highly praised novels (Wool, Shift and Dust), plus exclusive essays and some additional short stories—is available for just $2.99, a massive 95% discount on the original print list price of $60 in the United States on Amazon. Related The best new sci-fi shows worth watching right now Shows that just wrapped up, shows that are on right now, and…
Sometimes a bad cup of coffee comes down to the beans, but more often than not it’s the person holding the kettle. You might not think your coffee-making needs work, but there’s a very good chance you’re guilty of making one of these five mistakes, no matter how expensive your coffee machine is or how fancy your beans are. If you’ve ever taken a sip of your morning brew and found yourself disappointed that you haven’t managed to replicate the superb flat white from your local coffee shop, before you throw in the towel, check you aren’t committing any of…
One of the best things about driving an electric car is the zesty performance that, quite simply, most combustion-engined cars can’t compete with. Even in the most modest of plug-in machines, getting away at the lights is quick and easy. Kia is having lots of fun with this thinking and has now delivered the Kia EV4 GT, which sits in-between the more compact Kia EV3 GT and the beefier Kia EV5 GT. It’s an impressive line-up of new arrivals. I’ve just spent time behind the wheel of all three, and the Kia EV4 GT is the ideal sweet spot. It’s…
We’re used to websites asking us to confirm that we’re over 18. But soon, your Mac, PC, tablet, or phone could pose a similar question before you’ve even finished setting it up. Hooray for more admin! More specifically, in the US, California and Colorado have both passed laws requiring operating systems to collect the age of a device’s primary user, then make an age bracket available to apps. The changes could affect Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS, with California’s rules arriving first on 1 January 2027. Before you start digging out your passport – or angrily eyeing up Linux…
In March 2026, Amazon MGM Studios released Project Hail Mary, an adaptation of Andy Weir’s 2021 science fiction novel about an astronaut who is sent on a mission to a distant star in the hopes of saving the Earth from destruction. While there, he meets an alien lifeform he names Rocky who is there trying to save his own home planet from a similar fate. Despite literally being from different worlds, they find a way to communicate and become friends. Project Hail Mary is an uncommonly heartwarming sci-fi story. If you’ve already checked out some of the movies with a…
Summary LG smart TVs scan local networks and log nearby devices and Wi‑Fi info — even on standby or offline. Microphone captures clear audio in standby, stores recordings locally and uploads when the TV reconnects. The mic can’t be disabled at the hardware level, raising privacy and security risks. Your LG smart TV could reportedly collect all sorts of data while sitting inconspicuously inside your living room — even when on standby, and even when disconnected from the internet. According to testing by the Gamers Nexus YouTube Channel and independent security researchers, retail LG OLED TVs were found scanning local…
Retroid makes some of my favourite retro-gaming handhelds. The company was responsible for shifting me from Team Linux to Team Android in this space, making anything beyond an Evercade (with its unique physical carts) a hard sell to satisfy my retro gaming urges. But the company has now teased the Retroid Pocket Duo. So what does this mean for retro handhelds – and what would it take for me to buy one? It’s worth noting Retroid isn’t the first company to provide a modern spin on the Nintendo DS. Anbernic just released its RG DS Plus – albeit with specs that have caused people to gripe…
Jane Austen’s novels have been adapted for the screen many times, but a few versions have become almost as well known as the actual books. Her stories have also proven surprisingly easy to move into different settings. For instance, a romance between wealthy young people in Regency-era England can become a teen comedy set in Beverly Hills. With a new Sense and Sensibility movie on the way, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles as sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who have two very different approaches to romance, now is the perfect time to revisit the best Austen stories that have…
iPod! iMac! iPhone! iPad! — and also some things not starting with ‘i’! – Apple reveals on stage have always been great Before we all became terribly jaded by having upcoming Apple phone rumors relentlessly smashed into our eyeballs on a regular basis, Apple events were full of genuine surprises. And even in recent years, Apple has provided the odd shock, either through somehow keeping things secret or by going above and beyond the speculation. Here are our best Apple reveals. We’ve scoured Apple’s history to find our favourite moments of Apple-oriented astonishment, showmanship, and that phrase that once sent…