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Mercedes-Benz has spoiled me with some fantastic electric cars lately. First I had the glorious CLA shooting brake on test; then came this, the GLB 250+ Electric AMG Line Premium Plus. For anyone needing a loftier, SUV-flavoured set of wheels, I could instantly see how it would fit the bill – especially with all the AMG accoutrements. Delicious diamond cut alloy wheels, smart LED ambient lighting and a bone-shaking Burmester audio system go a long way. As a full-on seven seater, the GLB is ideally suited to big families. All three rows have oodles of space. Its load-carrying credentials are…
VLC has been around for over two decades, and yet most people still use it the way they did on day one. Its humble interface may not give you many clues, but VLC is quite capable. And no, I’m not talking about features, like screen recording, video streaming, format converter, or skins. You probably know about these already. I’m talking about VLC add-ons. Unlike other hidden VLC features, these can actually change how you consume media for good. Related How to Watch Plex in VLC (and Why It’s Worth Doing) As if I really needed another reason to love VLC.…
Summary Disney agreed to a $50M settlement in Biddle v. Disney over live TV streaming pricing. The YouTube TV and DirecTV portions of the case have been settled — FuboTV is ongoing. Eligible customers have until September 8 to file a claim. Disney has reached a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit related to the cost of live TV streaming. Eligible parties have until September 8 to file a claim for a portion of the settlement. What the Disney lawsuit is all about The lawsuit in question is Biddle v. Disney, and it’s centered around streaming service pricing.…
One of the most exciting additions to Apple’s iPhone lineup over the last couple of years has been Camera Control. This feature, in the form of a dedicated camera button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 series, merges Apple’s hardware design with advanced software capabilities to make getting the perfect shot that little bit easier. Here’s everything you need to know about Camera Control: What is Camera Control? On the surface, Camera Control is a dedicated camera button, but dig a little deeper and you’ll soon realise there’s a lot more going on that makes Camera Control a genuinely…
The Odyssey is the latest film from The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan, and it’s gearing up to be one of the biggest movies of the year. It’s an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem about the Greek king Odysseus (Matt Damon) making his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. As you might expect for a story that’s over two thousand years old, The Odyssey has been adapted for the screen many times over the years. But sometimes, the adaptation is so subtle you may not have even realized it was an adaptation. Related 9 reboots of classic movies…
If you’re into automatic watches, getting a decent watch winder isn’t just a luxury – it’s genuinely useful. These watches rely on your wrist’s motion to keep ticking, so if your favourite piece spends more time sitting in its case than being worn, it’ll eventually stop. A winder solves that by keeping everything moving when you’re not. A good one doesn’t just keep your watch running, either. It can also help preserve its accuracy by preventing the oils inside the movement from drying out – something that can happen if it’s left idle for too long. Whether you’ve got a…
I’ve got a clean driving license and would like to keep it that way. Yet even the most attentive drivers can accidentally creep over the speed limit at the wrong time and end up with the dreaded points and fine double-whammy. Ooono’s puck-like Co-Driver No2 aims to keep you within the law while letting you keep your eyes on the road ahead – and doesn’t charge a subscription fee in the process. After driving with one in my car for the past few weeks, I’m convinced it’s the ideal accessory for those shorter trips and journeys on UK and European…
Rocking an iPhone? If so, chances are your smartwatch of choice is an Apple Watch. There’s a new one on the horizon too – the Apple Watch Series 12. It’s not official, of course, (nothing ever is until the launch event), but we all know it’s coming later this year. For now, then, we’ll have to make do with industry analysts, sensible predictions, and rumours. If you want the short version, everything so far points to a more familiar update, with a new chip, watchOS 27, Apple’s rebuilt Siri experience, and a handful of under-the-hood improvements doing most of the…
Netflix runneth over with content. Whether you’re looking for drama, comedy, action, fantasy, or sci-fi, it has something to satisfy you, probably a great many somethings. Some shows blow up, but with so much competition, others never get the attention they deserve. 1899 is one of those shows. The first season of this bold sci-fi series dropped on Netflix in 2022, and it’s been fascinating people ever since. Don’t wait for it to show up in your algorithm to try it out. 1899 begins as a polished period drama And ends as a sci-fi acid trip 1899 begins by introducing…
In 2026, Plex ramped up its remote-access Plex Pass from $250 to $750 for new subscribers, which is an unconscionable rise. I’ve never been a remote-access subscriber, and now, I never will be, even if that’s a lifetime license. But the good news is that there is a fantastic workaround using Tailscale, a free VPN service that helps connect you to your home devices, which requires barely any effort to get running. Related I access my home server from anywhere in the world without port forwarding Homelabbing made real easy. How to access your Plex remotely with Tailscale No need…