Author: Press Room

Apple design has always been famously opinionated. The company does what it thinks is right for you. If you disagree, well, you’re wrong. But lately, chinks have appeared in Apple’s design armour. Customisation options could suggest a lack of confidence at the top, or simple acknowledgment that people like being able to make devices their own. Even so, it’s rare for a major feature to vanish and then claw its way back from the dead. But that’s exactly what happened this week as Slide Over triumphantly returned in iPadOS 26.1. The feature originally debuted in 2015, when Apple first started…

The Witcher debuted on Netflix in 2019 to effusive praise from fans. They loved the fantasy action, they loved seeing a popular series of books and video games come to life onscreen, and they loved Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, a taciturn monster hunter more vulnerable than he lets on. Then, in 2022, it was announced that Henry Cavill would be leaving the show after season 3, to be replaced by Hunger Games veteran Liam Hemsworth. The tide soon turned. As of this writing, the recently released trailer for season 4 has 16k likes to 65k dislikes, a staggering…

While the science fiction genre can often get lost in the latter part of that term than the former, sometimes you get some movies that really try to bring the science. It’s not really a dealbreaker for me either way, but I know certain fans want a little realism in their fiction rather than sci-fi that makes you question reality. This is part of why shows like The Expanse were so acclaimed; they tried to make living and traveling in space grounded in science as much as possible. Sci-fi movies involving time travel can often get lost in paradoxes that…

Although I still believe Plex is totally fine and usable without resorting to add-ons, I can’t help but feel better that I have several I can rely on when the library is acting up, especially when my family is having problems with Plex. Subtitles not syncing, for example, was not a problem I thought I’d ever have, but here I am fixing the problem. When captions aren’t quite lining up, either being behind or ahead, I resort to one of two tools: Bazarr and Plex itself. The latter can handle subtitle syncing problems, but there’s a catch. I’ll put it…

Our pick of the best gifts for movie lovers for Christmas 2025 Philips Hue Play Wall Washer Rather than diligently scrubbing your walls, Philips’ Wall Washer is, in fact, a turbocharged ambient light that bathes your walls with spectacular colour gradients that match whatever you’re watching on your TV. When paired with the Hue Sync Box, it extends on-screen colours beyond your TV’s borders, creating an immersive experience that rivals cinema’s greatest screens. From explosions bursting across your walls in fiery oranges, to underwater scenes plunging your lounge into James Cameron-approved deep blues, it’s the perfect setup for those who…

Forget going out, why spend money on expensive cinema tickets when you can recreate the theatre experience right in your own living room with one of the best TVs? By investing in a new television, you can enjoy stunning visuals and immersive entertainment without leaving your home. We’ve reviewed a number of different screens that will make a significant difference to your viewing experience. For those with a big budget, you can elevate your home theatre setup with top-of-the-line gear that brings the magic of the movies to your doorstep. Selecting the right 4K TV can be daunting, but we’re…

Netflix has quietly gone from being an affordable alternative to cable to one of the most expensive streaming subscriptions around, rising from about $8 in 2014 to $25 a month now for the Premium plan. Added to that, its crackdown on password sharing has made the platform feel even more restrictive, given that I can’t exactly save by splitting the cost of the plan with family and friends living elsewhere in the country. So, like a lot of other subscribers, I found myself wondering if Netflix is still worth it. I mean, there are so many cheaper alternatives to Netflix…

While real life is often stranger than fiction, sometimes fiction can be a window into the real world. I’m not just talking about themes or stories that pull from reality and hold up a sobering mirror to society. Sometimes an older movie can have its own ideas of what the future might look like, and let’s face it, it’s often much sillier or boring than reality would prove to be. Sometimes, though, fiction can get it right in the most eye-raising of ways. At times, it feels like certain movies and shows from the past had an oracle right out…

You don’t need a massive budget to make a compelling film. I would argue that sometimes a larger budget can actually be a hindrance to the creative process, because it can lead to more studio meddling in the end product. It’s probably why I prefer short horror films to most mainstream feature-length films in the same genre, because you can really see what directors are capable of with limited time and often a shoestring budget. With that logic in mind, I dove into the low-budget side of science fiction, and I found some truly genre-defining gems. Some of them were…

Our pick of the best gifts for travellers for Christmas 2025 Yaber T1 Pro Mini Portable Cinema Projector Looking sleeker than any portable projector should, the T1 Pro Mini can project up to a 120in screen, in an instant. The 180-degree swivelling mechanism unlocks the wondrous world of hassle-free ceiling projection too – perfect for lazy movie nights and/or nursing a post-travel hangover in bed. TurboSonic acoustic tech also transforms what should be tinny portable audio into impressive 8W sound, courtesy of a clever vented duct design that synchronises forward and rear sound waves. And at a paltry 1.25kg, it’s…