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If you’ve used Windows for years, as most folks have, you’ve probably encountered an audio feature known as Windows Sonic. I’m guessing you turned it on, wondered what on earth was happening, then switched it off forever. A totally understandable reaction, and millions will have done the same. Windows’ built-in spatial audio tool was never great, especially compared to tools like Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X. It even rated poorly against regular stereo audio. But over the years, Windows Sonic has improved. It’s still not perfect, mind, but it’s very much worth another try, and for a few good reasons.…

If you found yourself on this page after Googling “How to lose weight”, you’re not alone. I’ve searched for it countless times, along with hunting for any tech, gadgets, apps, or quick fixes that could help. And therein lies the trap. I found it easy – very, easy – to whip up a list of tech that could help me lose weight. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, apps – the list is endless.  But as anyone who grew up in a household of dust-laden ab-rollers, crunch machines, and other wacky fitness nonsense peddled to the masses in the 90s can attest to,…

Whether you’re heading off-grid for a weekend hike or pitching up somewhere with a view, being properly kitted out makes all the difference. We’ve rounded up all the best camping accessories to make sure your next trip runs smoothly. From illuminated tent pegs that shine bright all night, to compact campfires that can charge your smartphone, the gear below is guaranteed to upgrade your outdoor adventures. Oh, and check out our guide to the best outdoor speaker, too, as well as packing an Apple Watch Ultra. With summer well underway, there’s never been a better time to get out and…

As the famous saying goes: “smart people back up”. OK, we just made that up, but it should be a famous saying, and it’s very much the right thing to do. So here’s how to back up your iPhone and/or iPad. Our advice is to back up your Apple devices today, and keep doing so – automatically to iCloud and/or regularly to your Mac or PC. Many devices fail every single day, often without warning. Don’t let your data be consigned to oblivion when there’s really no need. This is especially important if you run beta software. The iOS 27…

If you’ve been waiting to try Apple’s brand-new, AI-infused Siri, you’re now able to. There’s a caveat though – and that is you need to install the public beta version of iOS 27 for your iPhone, iPadOS 27 for your iPad or macOS 27 Golden Gate for your Mac, thanks to the Apple Beta Software Program. We strongly recommend you don’t install any kind of pre-release (beta) software on an iPhone or iPad you use every day and especially not if it’s something you rely on. Remember to always back up your data first. In other words, use a spare…

The latest Mac software update is coming later in the year – macOS 27. Don’t worry, there’s still a California-based moniker alongside the number: Golden Gate. Yes, the bridge of course. After months of beta versions, the biggest free Mac update in years is now rolling out to the public. A whole bunch of older Mac desktops and MacBooks will also get the free software update, stretching back a good few years. But will your current Mac laptop or desktop get the new update? Here’s our guide to the macOS 27 system requirements. Note that Apple’s software versions are now…

The Odyssey, the latest film from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan, is about to hit theaters. The Odyssey has been adapted many times over the past couple thousand years, and the idea of a filmmaker as distinguished as Nolan giving us his take on it has driven audiences into a frenzy. Nolan movies tend to do that, whether it’s Inception or Oppenheimer or The Dark Knight. But before he developed his current reputation, Nolan created a masterpiece that has never gotten as much attention as his later work: 2006’s The Prestige, which, according to Nolan, is returning to theaters early next…

Apple revealed the next major iPad software update back in June at its developer conference. iPadOS 27 won’t roll out until September, although it is now available as a beta release. It will work best with the latest iPads as you’d expect, but you’ll want to know if iOS 27 will work with your existing Apple tablet, which might be slightly older. 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…

You may have noticed that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini are some of the most complacent entities out there. While this is okay for simple problems, complacency can ruin your experience with AI platforms when using them for advanced tasks involving important decisions. Not all AI chatbots act the same way, though. Among the exceptions, Claude is the best example of what AI chatbots could do differently, and this behavior has me craving the same spirit of contestation from other chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. Related I added one line to my Claude prompts and stopped getting generic answers…

You can usually set your watch to Apple’s iPhone release schedule, so it’s practically a given that we’ll see the iPhone 18 in some form or another in September. Unfortunately, the upcoming smartphone is also almost guaranteed to land at a higher price than its predecessor. Apple raised its hardware prices almost across the board in June, in response to the climbing cost of computer memory and flash storage. Blame the industry’s ongoing obsession with artificial intelligence on that one. iPads, MacBooks, HomePods and the Vision Pro headset all saw big increases – some by thousands – but the iPhone…