Author: Press Room

Your Mac is waggling an upgrade to macOS Golden Gate in front of your face. Should you click Upgrade? Maybe. But should you click the magic button before taking a backup of all your precious data? Absolutely not. Upgrades can go horribly wrong, turning your Mac into the digital equivalent of a shiny brick. Or maybe your Mac will restart but stare blankly back when you enquire as to the whereabouts of your data. So don’t let that happen. Do one or more of the things below instead. The Stuff essential guide to Apple’s latest software updates 1. Just say no No one is forcing…

One of the key features of any smart TV is its apps. You fire up the TV and all of your favorite streaming and entertainment apps are there waiting for you. However, a big part of what makes a smart TV great is constant connectivity. Netflix, Disney+, and any other streaming app typically require direct internet access to deliver the latest films and shows to your living room. Without the internet, your smart TV is just a TV. But no internet shouldn’t mean you can’t use your smart TV at all. With the right apps installed, you can keep yourself…

If there’s one thing I’ve never enjoyed about owning a TV, it’s using the remote for anything beyond pressing play. I put up with it for years, mostly because I never thought there was a better way other than using my phone as a remote in between. Then I hooked up an old portable keyboard I had lying around to my TV’s USB 2.0 port, and it fixed my biggest complaint with my TV. Related The $0 upgrade that made my smart TV so much better Your TV homepage is broken, this fixes it in minutes. My TV remote was…

iPadOS 27 is now fully available for Apple tablets everywhere. And you’ll want to know if iOS 27 will work with your existing iPad. We’ve got all the details right here. As always, a whole bunch of older iPads will also get the free software update, stretching back around five years – the 9th gen iPad that’s on the list will get the new software and that was launched in October 2021. Note that Apple’s software versions are now named after the year ahead – so iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 and so on. Here’s our guide to the…

Before we dive into our hand-picked list of the best wireless speakers to buy (which is, presumably, why you’re on this page), it’s worth quickly defining what we mean by a wireless speaker. In this feature, we’re specifically focusing on speakers that are capable of streaming music directly over Wi-Fi from popular services, like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, and more. It’s worth noting that some also have built-in Bluetooth for direct music streaming from your phone, but the core streaming service element remains standard across all of our picks. Some speakers will also have extras like smart…

Our pick of the best gifts for music lovers for Christmas 2026 Philips The Roller Portable speakers usually choose between party tricks and hi-fi ambition. Philips’ The Roller wants both, then dresses them like an ’80s boombox. Its two 3.5in woofers, dedicated tweeters, active crossover, and passive radiators produce true stereo at up to 60W RMS, with an outdoor mode designed to keep music punchy beyond four walls. The IP67-rated body is comfortably carryable, too, so the kitchen disco can migrate outside. The battery lasts up to 24 hours, Bluetooth 6.0 supports multipoint listening, and Auracast can recruit more compatible…

Leapmotor is already building an impressive portfolio of electric cars, the Leapmotor B05 being the standout experience for me so far over the tiny Leapmotor T03 and Leapmotor B10 crossover SUV. The Chinese brand has now taken the covers off this, the B03X, which I’d expected to be slightly cheaper than it actually is. That’s because it’s up against stiff competition from the likes of the Renault 4, the Kia EV2 and the excellent Skoda Epiq. Expected to be around £27,000 (with no US sales planned), it’s not bargain basement. It is a strong package, mind, with a decent specification…

Apple revealed its next major smartphone software update back in June and it’s now available for download on your iPhone – just go to Settings > Software Update. Called iOS 27, it will work best with the latest iPhones, and it’ll come pre-installed on the new 2026 iPhones, so iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 18 Pro. But this isn’t just software for new devices – a whole bunch of older iPhones will also get the free software update, stretching back around five years. As of last year, Apple’s software versions are now named after the year ahead –…

One of the first apps I think to install on a new device is a video player, since the default one is usually subpar. But you rarely find an app that works smoothly across devices and ecosystems without glitches. Enter VLC. For over a decade, this has been my go-to video player. Whether I’m at my workstation, swiping on my smartphone on a flight, or using my tablet in bed, this is the only media player that works the same way every time. Related VLC is secretly the most powerful media tool on your PC — and you’ve barely scratched…

I still remember the first time I held a mechanical watch and felt the rotor swing inside the case as I turned my wrist. It was a cheap automatic, nothing special, but it hooked me instantly. Years later, and a collection that now includes far more watches than I’d care to admit, I still get a small thrill from that same sensation. If you’re standing on the edge of that same precipice, good, it’s a wonderful hobby to fall into. But it’s also an expensive one if you go in blind, so let’s sort out what genuinely matters before you…