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I watch a lot of TV, and I almost exclusively watch late at night. It’s tough to fit TV watching time in during the day when I’m working. In the evening, my TV watching is limited to what’s appropriate for my 13-year-old son to watch as well. Late at night is really the only time I have to indulge in guilty pleasures and mature shows. This is challenging, however, when it comes to certain shows, like action series, dramas, and thrillers, that flip back and forth from quiet, dialogue-driven scenes to loud, booming ones with explosions, car chases, gunshots, and…
Looking for the best Kindle? We don’t blame you. Amazon’s Kindle devices are the most popular e-readers around for a reason with a great selection of titles to boot. Over the years, they’ve become incredibly good at replicating the experience of reading a book on their digital screens without the eye strain caused by more conventional tablets. And with the benefit of the electronic format being that you can access an entire library on a single, highly portable gadget. They also make reading cheaper and ebooks are more environmentally friendly than that pile of paperbacks you’ve been nursing, so e-readers…
The long holiday weekend has arrived, and you will need things to entertain you and your family. As always, Netflix obliges. People around the world are happily binging Netflix series by the boatload over the holidays, with lots of options from every genre, from comedy to drama to documentary. These seven shows are among the most popular right now. Man Vs Baby On the lighter side In 2022, Netflix released Man vs. Bee, a comedy series about a man named Trevor (Rowan Atkinson, a British comedy legend known for stuff like Blackadder and Mr. Bean) having trouble getting rid of…
The number of gadgets I’ve tested over the past twelve months is comfortably into triple digits, so it’s a big deal when one of ’em stands out enough to keep me thinking about it into the new year. While smartphones, laptops and headphones made up the bulk of my 2025 review quota, the best thing about writing for Stuff is the variety – I’ve also looked at gaming gear, wearables, smart home kit and electric cars. But there are three I want to highlight here. Before I dig deeper into those top picks, though, I do have some honourable mentions:…
People have relied on passwords to safeguard their digital data for many years. Unfortunately, hackers have discovered ways to bypass them, either through brute force, employing deceitful schemes, or due to individuals opting for easily guessable passwords on their premium or mid-range phone or elsewhere. VPNs can offer an extra layer of security between you and the perils of the internet, but it’s always good to have a few additional back ups. Thankfully, an improved and dependable method of logging into apps and websites has emerged. Best of all, this one is more secure and convenient than passwords. Most web…
Project Hail Mary is a new sci-fi movie releasing in March of 2026 that is all but guaranteed to delight audiences around the world. Between the plot, the pedigree, and the star, this film is already destined for greatness. If you haven’t already heard about it, it’s time we change that. And if you haven’t already gotten excited about it, it’s time you start. Project Hail Mary is already one of the can’t-miss movies of 2026 Ryan Gosling will be in his comfort zone Project Hail Mary is based on the book of the same name by author Andy Weir,…
Ten years ago, Apple Watch blinked into existence. Initially envisioned in part as a luxury bauble for the rich, it quickly focused on being a passive-aggressive fitness aid. Turns out, not everyone wanted to spend ten grand on a smart watch that couldn’t get through a day without being charged. Since then, things have improved. Battery life is better. Apple Watch is more powerful. Which probably explains why Apple’s reportedly shipped over a quarter billion of the things. If you’d given 2015 sceptical me those numbers, I’d have been shocked. Here are 10 other ways in which Apple’s wearable has surprised me over the years.…
You could hardly open an app or website during December without it eagerly foisting upon you a ‘year in review’. First, Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay teamed up to suggest I’d turned into my dad by not listening to enough new music. Then Duolingo tried to convince me I’m a polyglot, because it cares more about buttering people up than teaching them how to speak another language. Next, social network Mastodon asked to build my ‘Wrapstodon 2025’, proclaiming me an Oracle. (Which I took to mean “mouthy person who talks a lot but doesn’t post enough replies”, only it…
Looking for the best camera drone? You’re in the right place. Drones have utterly transformed how we capture the world around us. What once required a helicopter hire or an impossibly long selfie stick is now achievable with a gadget that fits in your rucksack – or even your pocket. These flying cameras have democratised aerial photography, enabling everyone from weekend adventurers to serious content creators to shoot cinematic footage from perspectives that were impossible just a decade ago. Today’s drones are hugely capable machines. The best models shoot 4K or better video at super smooth frame rates, capture hyper-detailed…
Three years on from our last visit to Hawkins, Indiana, it’s time to return for a final time. Stranger Things Season 5 is being streamed on Netflix over the holidays – but as always it’s not quite that simple. There are eight episodes in total but they’re being shown in three blocks – one already available (which went live over Thanksgiving), another on Boxing Day and the finale for New Year 2026. The first four episodes of the new season are now available. Expect a lot of answers, big reveals and some finality. Netflix’s synopsis of the season is as…