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2011. Android soared. Anything else that wasn’t an iPhone was crushed. Siri arrived on the iPhone 4s, and Steve Jobs sadly departed this world. Tablets started to take hold, but people loved laptops. The snag? They were too expensive. Fortunately, much, much cheaper ones arrived, like the ones above. How thrilling – some cheap laptops. Wait, why is that keyboard all weird? Because instead of caps lock, they each have a dedicated search key, so you never accidentally START SHOUTING AT EVERYONE IN THE MIDDLE OF A SENTENCE. And that is because these aren’t Windows or Mac laptops – they’re…
I’ve intentionally kept my Fire TV in the bedroom, while the other Android TVs around the house are mounted in the living room and guest bedrooms. Over time, it became my favorite setup because Fire TV offered the kind of flexibility I actually used every single day. I could connect Bluetooth headphones for late-night watching, sideload apps that weren’t officially available, and even try custom launchers to make the interface feel personal. That freedom is exactly what made Fire TV stand out for me, which is why Amazon’s new Fire TV operating system feels so disappointing. It closes the loophole…
Amazon has made it official: every Fire TV Stick released from this point forward will run Vega OS, the company’s new Linux-based operating system. The announcement, quietly confirmed on Amazon’s own developer website, signals a definitive shift for Fire TV. Depending on how you use your streaming stick, it could be a bigger deal than Amazon wants you to think. Related I replaced my streaming stick and instantly noticed better performance Could upgrading your streaming device lead to a smarter home? This unexpected choice might be the key. Which Fire TV Sticks are affected by Vega OS? Your existing Fire…
If you’re anything like me, there’s nothing better than a cup of coffee. Especially in the morning. But, unfortunately, brewing the perfect cup of Joe isn’t just about pressing a button and hoping for the best. For the best tasting cup of coffee, there’s a bit more to it than that. You’ve got to understand the coffee machine in your kitchen, and mastering the little details that make a big difference. Whether you’re a fan of the classic drip, the robust espresso, or the artisanal French press, I’ve got the nitty-gritty to turn your average brew into a masterpiece. So…
Better Call Saul is an AMC show about a morally flexible lawyer who tries and fails to resist the urge to become corrupt…and who maybe comes back around by the very end. It ran for six seasons, it’s a spin-off of the gripping show Breaking Bad, and it may just be the best legal drama ever made. But that doesn’t mean it can’t have competition. There’s little that’s going to go head-to-head with Better Call Saul when it comes to realism and dramatic tension, but there are plenty of other legal dramas out there that are at least as fun.…
Handheld gaming is having a moment. If you’re looking for the best way to play your games on the go, you’ve come to the right place. From big hitters like the Switch and Steam Deck, to powerful Windows machines, cloud-based creations and curios like the Playdate, we’ve reviewed the best handheld gaming console you can buy right now. To test the best handheld gaming console contenders, we use them in every situation we think you will. That meant long sessions on the sofa, dealing with our backlogs in bed, killing time during flights and even booting up a game in…
Slim TVs might look slick on your living room wall, but they don’t leave much space for speakers. And if there’s one way to ruin movie night, it’s with disappointing audio. Don’t fancy filling your room with surround sound speakers? These contenders for the title of best soundbar deliver beefy bass, room-filling volume and clarity that won’t leave you reading subtitles – all from a single bar that sits neatly beneath your TV. So, you don’t need a fleet of separates to sort out your subpar sound. Better yet, you don’t have to drop thousands to give your ears an…
The latest and greatest TVs, from Mini LED models to OLEDs and the newest wave of Micro RGBS, have impressive features. You get vibrant colors, incredible clarity, deep blacks, smooth motion, and even AI-enhanced features. But there’s one underrated feature that not many TVs have, and it’s a wonder why. This feature is so useful, and it makes a huge difference in the viewing experience, especially for larger families and in brighter rooms. I’m talking about a matte, glare-free screen. You’ll find this in some of the latest Samsung TV models, including the S95D and S95F, the newest S95H and…
Smartphones are the same everywhere, right? Wrong. While an iPhone 17 might look the same everywhere, there are some key differences between smartphones in the US and the UK. And because you’re a curious soul with an endless thirst for knowledge, you’re going to scroll down and learn a thing or two. Who knows, it might come in handy for a (very niche) pub quiz round. You’re welcome. With that said, here’s everything you need to know about the differences between smartphones in the US and the UK… SIMs and Cellular Networks Here’s a fun fact: buy an iPhone in…
Sometimes, I do find myself sitting around and being amazed by technology. Being able to download music to a phone or video call someone hundreds of miles away is still a pleasant surprise. This definitely shows my age, as I remember dial-up internet and loving my TalkBoy when I was a kid. But I’m constantly thinking about how lucky we are to live in the time we do. Arguably, the biggest technological advancements in recent memory fall under the constantly changing umbrella of AI. Generative AI has become one of the most used technologies today and corporations are banking on…