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A few months ago, I was genuinely excited to switch to a wireless Android Auto dongle. My experience with a wired connection hadn’t been great. Yes, it was cheaper and more practical, but dealing with cables every single time got annoying. So going wireless felt like the obvious upgrade, and at first, it really did feel like one. But that excitement didn’t last very long. After a few weeks of regular use, the charm started to fade. What once felt convenient slowly turned into something I just had to tolerate. Small issues began creeping in, and over time, they became…
I have been getting really into local LLMs lately, and I’ve even built my own local AI server. The problem is that it is an extremely expensive hobby, and I do not have thousands of dollars in hardware lying around to scratch that itch properly. But I still find myself wanting to try out the biggest open-weight models, and I think I have found a pretty good solution to that. Related I’ll never pay for AI again AI doesn’t have to cost you a dime—local models are fast, private, and finally worth switching to. Nvidia Build lets you run open-weight…
I have a Lego problem. This is not new to anyone who’s seen my office shelves, groaning under the weight of plastic bricks. Or, for that matter, my guilt pile of unopened boxes judging me from every corner. And some of those boxes are Lego Collectable Minifigures (CMFs) – now, terrifyingly, on Series 29. They’re sold in blind boxes, but I know what’s inside them – and I don’t even have X-ray vision. For the record, I abhor blind boxes, which are increasingly prevalent. They’re great for toy companies, who make more money. They work for scalpers, who’ll crack open boxes and flip the good…
After eleven series and several spin-offs, the Apple Watch is now the smartwatch equivalent of a TV box set. But when it comes to choosing the best Apple Watch for you, it’s not as simple as starting with the latest episode. From connected apps to fitness tracking to contactless payments, every recent Apple Watch has the smarts to embarrass traditional timepieces. But there are also important differences between each edition. They don’t all share the same screen size, dimensions or sensor setup, for starters. There are GPS sports watch-type features, too. And the price varies considerably depending on which ticker…
Airport, the 1970 disaster film responsible for creating not one but two major movie genres, is now available to watch on Netflix, along with two of its sequels. If you’re of a certain age, you may remember that Airport was one of the biggest hits of its era, using its star-studded cast and (for the time) cutting-edge special effects to make over $100 million at the box office on a budget of just $10 million. If you’re younger, you may never have heard of this movie, but you’ve probably heard of what it did. Airport is a landmark, it’s a…
Tech the weight off your mind this Mental Health Awareness Month: from smart sunrise lamps to connected meditation aids, this stress-busting kit will help you de-stress and chill out Need help finding some headspace? From purer air to calming ambience, all of the gadgets listed below are designed to make your humble abode a more relaxing place for mind, body and soul – ideal for Mental Health Awareness Month. Sure, no amount of meditation or scented mist will clear your inbox, but a more mindful approach might just prevent you from throwing your laptop through the window when the boss…
Want the coffee you serve up at home to be just as tasty as the stuff you pay huge amounts for at your local espresso joint? You’re not alone. With coffee culture continuing to grow, more and more people are discovering that a truly exceptional cup doesn’t have to mean a trip to a specialty café, or the eye-watering price tag that comes with it. But where do you even begin? Beans, grind size, water temperature, brewing method – the variables can feel overwhelming. That’s why we picked the brains of Deaton Pigot, Head Roaster at top Brooklyn coffee house…
Seeing how OnePlus made such a big deal about its previous generation smartwatch, you could be forgiven for not realising there was a new version. The OnePlus Watch 4 appeared on a bunch of the firm’s regional websites at the end of April, but without official word of a UK or US launch. Sister brand Oppo instead scooped all the attention with this, the Watch X3. That the Wear OS smartwatch would be getting a wide release isn’t a huge shock (Oppo did sell the last-gen Watch X2 in the West officially, after all. It’s more that this could be…
Your Android TV probably felt lighting fast when you first got it. Apps opened instantly, navigation felt smooth, and switching menus barely took a second. But then, somewhere along the way, things changed. The home screen started lagging, apps started taking forever to launch, and even basic navigation became sluggish. It’s not that your Android TV has become old or less powerful over time. In most cases, it’s the old cache data on your TV that usually hinders performance. The good news is that clearing it and restoring your TV’s speed takes less than a minute. Related I found 5…
When it comes to the latest coffee making tech, most hardware is focused on espresso. But the humble drip coffee is overlooked, despite being a great tasting option. Fellow’s latest coffee machine wants to give this type of brew some love. It lets you make better tasting, more precise coffee in each batch, which can serve up to ten cups. This stylish piece of kit is Fellow’s first automatic drip (filter) machine. It promises to shatter the long-standing myth that filter coffee equals a bad brew. Aiden is all about bringing café-quality coffee to your kitchen, minus the faff. Whether…