Author: Press Room
Last week, I sat through Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit keynotes, where, alongside the announcement of its new Snapdragon mobile processors, chief Cristiano Amon outlined an agentic future that could involve an AI agent buying you sun cream. “Do you need to buy them again?” the agent in the demo asked the subject as they approached a store they had previously visited to buy lip balm and sun cream. Yes, the subject replied. $21.48 later, they were, and I quote, “200 points closer to your next Gold Credit Card reward”. Doesn’t sound too awful, I suppose. Arguably even useful, assuming you’re ok…
Our pick of the best wellness gifts for Christmas 2026 Ninja Crispi Microwave, Air Fryer & Oven Ninja’s debut microwave earns its considerable patch of worktop space by doing more than reheating leftovers. Its air-fryer hardware sits in the upper part, above the conventional microwave cavity, producing that delicious crunch with far less oil. An optional FusionCrisp mode can even microwave first, before switching to air frying, heating food quicker from within before applying that delicious golden finish. The pull-out glass air fryer dish is easy to clean as well, with a much larger capacity than you’d think. There’s even…
Asking an AI assistant a question uses electricity – and I’m not talking about your phone. AI data centres have been in the news more and more recently, with particular scrutiny surrounding their energy use. But are all the stats accurate? Let’s do our best to find out. Let’s set the scene. You type, wait a few seconds, and read an answer. Meanwhile, computers in a data centre have been doing the work – although there’s no handy meter beside the chat to tell you how much energy they’ve used. That makes it difficult to judge what an AI search…
Lexus has gotten exceptional mileage out of the ES. Now in its eighth generation, the mid-level sedan is back with an all-new look and an electric powertrain that is wonderfully refined. Buyers in the US will be able to choose between hybrid or fully electric, while in the UK the single motor 350e model is the only car on offer. There may be the possibility of a dual motor 500e variant arriving if people shout loudly enough. Big executive saloon options like this are reasonably limited and predominantly German, with the likes of the BMW i5, Audi S6 e-tron and…
Whether you’re a digital nomad, a frequent flyer, or just someone who likes to stay connected on the go, the right travel backpack makes all the difference. Recently, travel bags have evolved beyond simple storage – they now offer built-in power banks, RFID-blocking pockets, smart tracking, and even expandable compartments that adapt to your trip. But with so many options, how do you find the perfect one? This guide breaks down the best travel backpacks of the year, focusing on those designed for laptops, tech gear, and all your essentials. We’ve considered everything from durability and comfort to security features…
The Porsche sounds angry. Loud. All around me. I’m coming up to another corner at Brands Hatch, willing myself to focus, when the track disappears. I’m back on the gravel, and everything shakes. I worry about dropping my phone as I hear stones scattering en route to the barrier. This would be an expensive afternoon if the Porsche 992 GT3 – or any of the damage – were real. Thankfully, I’m ‘only’ strapped into a professional sim racing rig. What could it possibly cost? £40,000? Oh. I’d better be careful then. I crash out more than once, of course. I…
Apple introduced iPhone Mirroring in 2024, when it also first revealed Apple Intelligence. Unsurprisingly, Apple Intelligence was the focus of that WWDC (even though back then we didn’t know we’d have to wait two years for the big Siri promise to be delivered), but iPhone Mirroring was the star. Being able to see what is happening on your iPhone on your Mac screen without having to get your iPhone out means you can see notifications or send a quick reply to a message without losing 25 minutes to Instagram. But since its launch, the iPhone Mirroring window has been stuck…
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…
It’s the first rule of courier’s law: you spend all day tracking the progress of your package, only for the driver to arrive the moment you take a quick trip to the facilities. Caught short and can’t dash to the door? Put an end to failed deliveries with the best wireless video doorbells which you can extend with a mesh network should you need. And you can team them with a smart speaker. From interactive smartphone alerts to intelligent package recognition, the top connected doorbells can make missed callers a thing of the past. Stick one beside your portal for…
When Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and the Series 12 smartwatches one of the headline-grabbing new features was the introduction of Readiness scores. These scores, generated from an array of health and fitness Watch stats, aim to simply tell you whether you’re in good shape to tackle a busy day, tick off a tough workout at the gym or maybe you should be kind to yourself and your body and take a well-deserved rest. Unfortunately, those new scores are only available on Apple’s latest watches. That’s because they’re closely tied to Apple’s new health sensing system. If this…