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Smart locks are some of the best smart home gadgets – but why should your pet miss out on all the fun? Last year, Pawport’s launched a smart doggy door that makes your furry friend’s life (and yours) a whole lot easier. Now, there’s a second-gen version that’s even smarter and safer than ever. This new version builds on the first-gen system that debuted last year, adding an exterior door to the original interior-mounted smart door. The new two-door setup syncs perfectly for double-layer protection. They’re made from thick steel, aircraft-grade aluminium, and not one but two deadbolts. Oh, and just…
If you’re fed up with shelling out big bucks for a flashy flagship phone, you’ll probably want to invest in one of the best mid-range smartphones instead. There was a time when opting for a smartphone that wasn’t a pricey flagship meant settling for a lacklustre experience. Back then, affordable smartphones were synonymous with bland designs, flimsy build quality, and sluggish performance. These devices often left users frustrated, struggling with slow apps, poor battery life, and mediocre cameras. Fortunately, those days are now firmly behind us. Today, the landscape of mid-range smartphones has dramatically improved. You can find incredible handsets…
The next few years are likely to be transformative for AI, and, as a result, transformative for the job market we’re all trying to navigate. However, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, things are moving at an incredible pace, meaning that the first AI agents could join the workforce in 2025. And that could prove disastrous for some. OpenAI Is Focusing on Superintelligence Over ChatGPT OpenAI has been leading the charge for generative AI over the past few years. With ChatGPT being the name that’s broken through into mainstream consciousness, in the same way that Google became synonymous with search.…
Quick Links The Farmer Crosses the River ChatGPT has been a godsend, with people using it for everything from planning their day to building websites. But even with its vast knowledge, there are a few simple riddles it just can’t crack. 1 Horse Racing Riddle You have six horses and want to race them to see which is fastest. What is the best way to do this? This one’s a simple logical question. What’s the quickest way to race them? Well, duh—the fastest way is to race all six horses together and see who finishes first. ChatGPT—yes, even the latest…
Looking for one of the best fitness trackers? Whether you’re training for a marathon or just want an easy way to keep track of daily steps, calories burned, and sleep data, there’s a fitness tracker that’s perfect for you. With so many options out there, choosing the right one can be time-consuming. Fortunately, we’ve done the hard work for you by rounding up some of the best fitness trackers to suit every budget. If you’re interested in exploring more, check out our guides on the best kids’ fitness trackers and the best budget fitness trackers. Now, sit back, relax, and…
Ah, the MoonSwatch. It would be fair to say Swatch and Omega’s unexpected love-in didn’t get off to the best start. But fast-forward a couple of years from the sheer pandemonium this celestial collection sparked, and the MoonSwatch family is now a two-dozen-plus family of watches as varied as they are characterful. Ditch the Velcro strap in favour of a premium alternative and the Bioceramic Swatch can look properly up-market, too. But which to choose? Some of the latest MoonSwatches are still tricky to buy, since they’re only stocked in a handful of Swatch stores across the UK, and they…
As someone that likes to keep an eye on their health, I love to gather as much data as possible. So when Withings wanted to demo its upcoming smart mirror for at-home health monitoring at CES 2025, I had to give it a try. For the time being, Omnia is only a conceptual prototype, but Withings aims to release it in the near future. This smart mirror combines advanced health sensors, AI, and a stunning interface to deliver a holistic, 360-degree view of your health. Omnia will offer daily health scans that synthesise data from Withings’ ecosystem of connected devices…
There are plenty of smart home kit to ramp up your home security, and smart locks are ideal for making sure your gaff’s main entry point is safe. But those with UK locks face far fewer options. The new SwitchBot Lock Ultra smart lock just launched at the CES 2025 show, and I’m getting it. SwitchBot claims you can retrofit the Lock Ultra onto 99.9% of existing locks. Deadbolts? Sorted. Mortise locks? Covered. Jimmy Proof locks? Yep, those too. For the rare 0.1% of locks that won’t cooperate, SwitchBot will even whip up a 3D-printed custom solution for you. That’s dedication. To…
The world’s biggest technology show is back in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA this week. And we’re on the ground at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to check out everything across several days of press conferences and launches. The main press conference day is tomorrow, Monday 6 January though there are other launches through the rest of the week. There are always stacks of new products launched at CES including laptops, smartphones, wearables, headphones, electric cars and much more. We’ll be covering the best of the show all week and you can find links to all our coverage so far below.…
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 your sub-par sound. Better yet, you don’t have to drop thousands to give your ears an upgrade…