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Introduction After a week spent behind the wheel of the teensy-weensy Leapmotor T03 city car, I’ve just followed it with seven days in this. The Mazda CX-80 sits at the complete opposite end of the space spectrum, with room for up to seven people to enjoy high levels of comfort. It comes as a plug-in too, so could prove a better option for anyone with a growing family and multiple school run stops than the diesel edition. Mazda’s flagship SUV is certainly a beefy proposition. The downside is its bulk, which needs to be carefully managed in less spacious surroundings…

With an $800 ceiling and photo editing performance as the goal, I asked ChatGPT for a recommended PC parts list. The result? A clean, efficient build that outperformed my expectations and made smart, deliberate choices in every category. Starting With Clear Objectives The mission was straightforward: build a system optimized for photo uploading and editing. It needed to be fully capable of handling large RAW files, support quick exports, allow for multitasking, and remain cool and quiet during extended editing sessions. I asked ChatGPT to generate a component list within a strict $800 budget, optimized for creative work. Having built…

When it comes to running watches, Garmin’s Forerunner range is a bit of a legend. The series has been the trusty training sidekick for runners of all levels for years – whether that’s beginners just getting going with 5Ks or those going deep into marathon training.I was at the brand’s massive global HQ in Olathe, Kansas City, this week for the official launch of its brand new watches in this series, where it not only unveiled the flagship Forerunner 970, but also a fresh mid-range model, the Forerunner 570. We’d already seen a few leaks of the flagship leading up…

When Swatch and Omega dropped the MoonSwatch in 2022, chaos ensued. Queues snaked around city blocks. Watches sold out instantly. People flipped them online for double, sometimes triple, the retail price. And all for a $270 / £240 plastic watch inspired by the legendary Omega Speedmaster (one of the best watches around). It was, by any metric, a phenomenon – the kind of marketing moment brands dream of. Not only did it inject a bolt of fun into the luxury watch scene, but it also pulled a younger crowd into horology who might’ve otherwise bought a smartwatch. Two years on,…

Along with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video is one of the longest-running video streaming services available, but for many, it remains a bit of an enigma. Tied into the retail behemoth’s Prime subscription service and having been known by several slightly different names throughout its life (at the time of writing, Amazon is very keen that we refer to it simply as ‘Prime Video’ rather than ‘Amazon Prime Video’ – go figure), it’s never enjoyed the ubiquity of Netflix or the strong brand appeal of Disney+. So what exactly is Prime Video? What does it offer? How can I watch it?…

One of the best ChatGPT alternatives is getting even better. Anthropic, the developer behind Claude, has announced the arrival of Voice Mode to its mobile apps. This should give you even more ways to interact with Claude from your phone. You Can Finally Talk to Claude on Your Phone Voice Mode is still rolling out in beta on mobile devices. At the time of writing, I haven’t yet found it in the Claude app on any of my devices. To check if you have access to Voice Mode, you simply need to open the Claude app on your phone—install it…

If you’ve ever owned a OnePlus flagship phone then you’ll be familiar with the alert slider – it’s an easy way to switch the phone into silent when it’s in your pocket and it’s always been a feature I’m surprised more Android phone makers didn’t adopt. Now though, the button has been axed, starting with the OnePlus 13s which will be available in India after a 5 June launch. This phone isn’t coming to the US or Europe, though it will have implications for countries outside India since it’s the first OnePlus phone to replace the Alert Slider with a…

Despite people harping on about it (which does get rather annoying), we do need to find more sustainable energy sources. Solar, nuclear, wind, and the rest are great – all with their own benefits, uses, and disadvantages. But what about for smaller devices that don’t need so much power – like your outdoor smart home lights? That’s what Nova Innova is working on with its microbe-powered energy sources. The tech is still very much in its early days, but gives us a glimpse at what future smart home gadgets could look like. And there’s potential for the tech to go…

When you think of Dyson, your brain probably jumps straight to sleek, pricey dirt-suckers. But somewhere along the way, Dyson also became a posh fan brand. You’ll no doubt recognise the original bladeless Dyson Cool fan. But did you know it’s now 16 years old? After years of letting its fan line coast while it flirted with air purifiers, straighteners and air-purifying headphones (yeah, remember those?), Dyson’s gone back to its roots. The new CF1 fan is a big upgrade to Dyson’s bladeless fan and it looks great. The Dyson Cool CF1 is a full-on refresh of its original bladeless…

Summary The Internet Archive is a time capsule preserving websites, movies, TV shows, books, games, and music history from decades past. There’s an extensive library of classic films, TV shows, books, and vintage games at your fingertips for free exploration. The platform offers a vast collection of rare concert recordings, radio shows, obscure albums, and spoken word archives for music enthusiasts. With the internet overflowing with streaming platforms, social media, and curated content, I almost missed the Internet Archive. This digital time capsule preserves the past, offering a treasure trove of entertainment that many of us are overlooking. A Record…