Author: Press Room

I’ve been a streaming addict for years, bouncing between Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and just about every other music app with a play button. But somewhere along the way, all those subscriptions and algorithm-picked playlists started to wear me out. I began to miss the old-school joy of actually owning my music and building a library that reflected my own taste, not some algorithm’s. That’s when I stumbled on Musicolet, a really good free Android offline music player that brings back that sense of control. It has a clear purpose: to play your local files, and only your local…

There’s no shortage of good sci-fi series on Netflix. Black Mirror has been scrambling people’s brains for over a decade now, Dark is so dense you need to make a spreadsheet to even keep track of what’s happening, and the final season of Stranger Things is about to become one of the most-watched shows in the streamer’s history, regardless of how long it took to get here. But if you’re looking for a sci-fi series that will make you think, you need to check out 3 Body Problem. It’s not the biggest sci-fi series on the service, but it may…

I’ve been running an experiment with Plex for a good while, taking my small collection of DVDs and Blu-rays, ripping them, and hosting them on a separate computer of mine. I even tried using Plex for audiobooks, and it was very successful. But now I’ve set my sights on a new goal: downgrading my collection for Jellyfin. Essentially, I don’t want to fill my home with rows of hard drives—the original scope of my idea was too big. And the way I see it, Plex offers a lot of neat features that I do enjoy, but aren’t necessary for my…

I remember being amazed when I first tried Spotify on a friend’s computer in 2011, shortly after it launched in the US. Being able to choose any song you wanted was so much better than the Pandora model of hearing music similar to an artist. I joined Spotify in 2012, then subscribed to Premium in 2013 and have been using it ever since. While no service is perfect, I’m happy with it and plan to keep sticking with Spotify for the long run. It holds over a decade of my music history Unless I have a major problem with an…

A watch isn’t just about telling the time. It says something about who you are, connects you to tradition, and, for many people, becomes a piece they’ll keep for life. Slip one on and it can change how you feel – whether you’re in work mode, out exploring, or suiting up for a big event. In this guide, we’ve pulled together some of the best watches for men. You’ll find famous names that have shaped watchmaking history, along with designs that balance style, engineering, and heritage. There’s something here for every taste – from clean, understated dress pieces to tougher…

Ikea – of flat-pack furniture fame – has created a new object of joy: a tiny bed. Not for your child. Not even for your much-loved pet. But for your smartphone. Assuming it isn’t a slice of viral satire (leading to panic when Ikea realises it actually has to make the thing), the bed is modelled on one of the company’s own. It even has a little duvet. The reaction online has, predictably, been a perfect blend of confusion, ridicule and “AWW, CUTE!” Honestly, though, I think Ikea’s smartphone bed is genius. Because, let’s face it, most of us are useless at…

Netflix is the most popular streaming service on the planet (unless you count YouTube, which is on its way to replacing all TV), and has a long track record of helping shows find an audience. Shows like Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead are remembered as giant hits today, but they only really started to get popular after they streamed on Netflix, where the enormous subscriber base could find and fall in love with them. What other classics are on Netflix just waiting for you to watch them? The answer is pretty much always “a ton,” but not for long.…

I love a compelling fictional crime show just as much as the next person, especially a good slow-burn thriller with a gripping overarching story. It’s a good way to indulge in something serious without the consequence of coming to terms with real-life atrocities. But that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy throwing on a true-crime documentary and learning about the actual horrors that go on in the world. I especially enjoy a well-researched documentary because I’ve found that too many nowadays engage in too much sensationalism that borders on cynicism. So I went in search of some overlooked true-crime documentaries that…

There is still this weird stigma against animation when it comes to certain viewer demographics that it’s only a medium for children. And while you could make the argument that a lot of animated films released in theaters are definitely targeted toward kids, it’s not an inherent thing. Directors like Guillermo del Toro have pushed back against this narrative—at least when it comes to films—with his dark take on Pinocchio. He’s also helming the non-animated Frankenstein, one of the sci-fi movies in 2025 you can’t afford to miss. Television, on the other hand, has already gotten the memo that animation…

If you’re looking for the best dump phone for kids (or, if you prefer, the best phones for kids), then you’re making a sensible decision. Because in a world where the best smartphones reign supreme, there’s something refreshingly straightforward about pared-down devices that offer just the right amount of connectivity, without the distractions and potential pitfalls of their smarter cousins. That’s why we’ve combed through the various available options to bring you a short, simple selection of the best dumb phones for kids. We’ve picked ones that are perfect for keeping your little ones (or not-so-little ones) connected, without breaking…