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I know we live in the era of the “skip opening credits” button, but I will tell you right now: I refuse to click it. It doesn’t matter if I have seen the opening credits sequence once or a hundred times; I usually watch it every single time. For me, it is part of the show and thus part of the experience of watching it. Maybe that’s stubbornness on my part, or maybe it’s not. Because I have lived by this moral code, I’ve come across some truly excellent opening sequences. But, more than that, there are some that change…

Hello and welcome to the Stuff Gadget Awards 2025. Here’s where we reward the best tech we’ve seen during the year. And what better way to recognise that progress than with gongs. All celebrating their status as the cream of the gadgety crop. We’re only just starting to reveal this year’s awards. Want to see who’s won? Just go to our Awards section for the latest winning category posts or check out links to them all below. We’ve over 40 categories this year, with some additions to last year’s lists. We’ve brought them to you below in 20 separate articles,…

When Lego founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen pivoted his business to plastic bricks, we wonder if he had any idea of the global phenomenon Lego would become. Today, there are many themes, for kids and adult collectors alike. It’s hard to keep track. So we’re doing it for you, with the Stuff guide to the best upcoming Lego sets. Note: this list covers officially announced Lego sets. There are no rumours, leaks, nor models the writer ham-fistedly pieced together from a pile of random bricks. March 2026 Lego sets Consider this… Batman Logo ($79.99/£69.99 • 678 pieces): You have to be a… special type of fan…

If you’re trying to set up a trap to catch me, put in a good horror movie, some snacks, a warm blanket, and my partner, and you’ll have no problem catching me. The fun of watching a scary movie is seeing what twisted images people come up with! Of course, I’m talking about the scariest of the scary—the kind that has you turning on at least one light to comfort you through the rest. The past couple of years have been surprisingly good for horror, whether it’s more creepy, down-to-earth stories or supernatural. Either way, these are especially good when…

While this might be concerning (and maybe an indirect cry for help), the first thing I do these days isn’t scroll through Instagram or TikTok. Instead, I plug in my earbuds and put on some music. Honestly, it’s the best way to set the mood for the day. The only time my earbuds really come off is when I’m about to head to bed. That’s all you really need to know when I say I live and breathe music. I’ve tried a lot of music streaming apps over the years, and Spotify’s still my go-to. And honestly, there’s one feature…

If you’re struggling to keep up with your ever-growing media library, setting up your own media server is a wise move. However, when it comes to creating one, most of us dismiss the idea immediately, thinking it’s an expensive or overly complicated affair. In reality, though, it’s a different story, as you don’t need expensive hardware to have your own media server. Your old laptop lying around at home is a capable media server, and it basically also has its own emergency power backup. Convenience, flexibility, cost savings, and more Image by Jayric Maning –no attributions requiredCredit: Jayric Maning / MakeUseOf…

Introduction Looking for a premium crossover SUV that’s a little different from the myriad Audi Q3s filling our roads? Try the distinctive Alfa Romeo Tonale. I’ve been driving the Sport Speciale launch edition in resplendent metallic Brera Red, and there’s no denying this car has a stronger personality than most of its rivals – petrol or electric. Alfa has also given the Tonale a whole new lease of life with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that offers sprightly performance and economy in equal measure. There’s a standard issue (but pokier in the power department) petrol version, but the four-wheel drive PHEV…

2025 has been a good year for movies: the new DC Cinematic Universe got off to a great start with Superman, original films like Sinners and Weapons have kept people talking, and we even got an arthouse epic in One Battle After Another, which has done a lot of good for Hollywood. And a lot of the heaviest hitters have yet to arrive. In particular, the remainder of 2025 has some huge sci-fi, fantasy, and horror films that are sure to tear the roof off the theater and pack the box office. We wouldn’t want you to go in unprepared.…

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…