Author: Press Room
It’s easy to assume that all HDMI cables are the same. You plug them into your TV and connected device, and the picture you expect pops up. But while all HDMI cables provide basic functionality, old cables don’t bring the modern features that let modern devices look their best. Updated HDMI cables don’t cost much more than old ones, so if you’ve been using old ones for a while, it’s a worthwhile upgrade to swap them out. Understanding the latest HDMI generations New cables mean better features While HDMI still uses the same physical connection type from its launch decades…
Running outside is fraught with potential pitfalls and inconveniences: it rains, it gets dark early, and traffic rarely keeps an eye out for ambling joggers. It’s much easier to slide from sofa to treadmill, and that’s why we’re pontificating over the best treadmills available. Picking the right one for you will be based on a few key criteria – the first and arguably the most important is budget, as it’s possible to spend the best part of a new home deposit on the fanciest treadmills out there. At the other end of the spectrum, the cheapest offerings typically aren’t worth…
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things has wrapped up, but there ARE other reasons to watch stuff on Netflix. In fact, despite whatever misgivings people may have about the service — rising subscription prices, added commercials — it still gives you the best bang for your buck, with a reliable user interface and a deeper content library than anything else on the market. And that library is always getting bigger. If you’re looking for something brand new to watch this weekend, you have several options. Queer Eye season 10 (January 21) The final season of the iconic reality…
The adult sex toy industry is certainly becoming more tech-orientated and we’ve seen numerous products like app-connected vibrators launch in the recent past. Now though, Singapore-based Lovense has moved things up a gear with the debut of a life-size AI-assisted ‘companion doll’ called Emily. The company has long experimented with connected tech and games, even launching a Bluetooth adapter back in 2018 so devices could be connected to Windows PCs. It even introduced a solution to be used with Apple Vision Pro in 2024. Revealed at CES 2026 earlier this month, the Lovense AI Doll is as yet unpriced with…
You plug your charger in, connect and external monitor, toss in a USB drive—simple right? Well, not quite. That USB-C port on your laptop could be handling 20 Gbps of data, or it might top out at 5. They look the same, but their capabilities could be completely different, which is exactly why USB-C symbols matter. The same is true for almost every other port on your laptop. Your HDMI port might support 8K video or be stuck at 4K. That 3.5mm audio jack? It’s analog, not digital, which matters more than you’d think. The truth is, laptop ports are…
In a previous article, I shared the weekly planning system I built using ChatGPT to stop drifting from one week to the next. It’s still working, but there have been stumbling blocks along the way. As always, the best-laid plans fail when they meet real life. So, this follow-up isn’t about adding more tools or smarter prompts. It’s about the tiny tweaks and changes that turn a good planning system into one I can actually keep using with more intention. In the earlier article, I explained how using ChatGPT as a weekly planning assistant helped turn vague intentions into clearer…
If you exercise without tracking it, did you exercise at all? Don’t risk missing a session – strap one of the best sports watches or best running watches to your wrist and let it log every mile, rep and calorie while you train. Whether you’re a dedicated runner, a weekend gym-goer or someone who dabbles in a bit of everything, today’s best sports smartwatches are built to track multiple sports and activities. From running, cycling and swimming to strength training, yoga and HIIT, the top options can analyse your workouts, deliver detailed training insights and help you chase a new…
I am a hair and skincare devotee, so getting to try out the latest grooming gadgets is one of my favourite things about my job. I loved the Shark CryoGlow LED Mask when I reviewed it last December: would Shark’s newest beauty gadget – the FacialPro Glow be as effective? In simple terms the Shark FacialPro Glow is an at-home facial system that promises to extract, hydrate & de-puff, all in ten minutes. At $400/£300 isn’t cheap, but neither are in-salon facials. I was keen to see if it would clear my skin and give me that coveted glow you get after a…
Smart homes are littered with gadgets, media boxes, and screens that all use proprietary remotes. Some of them can be easily controlled with your smartphone, but there’s a catch — these few-and-far-between entertainment devices use proprietary apps. The situation forces users to choose between using a handful of physical remotes or a handful of individual apps, and neither are a great option. My movie-watching and music-listening setups use a mix of new and decades-old hardware, and I sought to find one app to control it all. Universal remote apps that are actually useful are hard to find. Most smartphones today…
Summary Prompted Playlist lets you craft highly specific playlists by probing your Spotify listening history. Use nuanced prompts – dates, plays, themes – to get personalized playlists with helpful notes. Rolling out to US/Canada in beta; UK/EU rollout TBD. What’s the one thing you’ve always wanted to do on Spotify? That’s right: you want greater access to your Spotify algorithm to prod and poke and make new playlists, scoop out nostalgic bangers, and infuse them with your favorite track from last year. Okay, so maybe that’s not what you’ve always dreamed about doing on Spotify, but Prompted Playlist is a…