Author: Press Room

I’ve tried a robot vacuum with an arm, now here’s one with legs

Earlier this year, I tried the Roborock Saros Z70 – it’s the robot vacuum with a mechanical arm capable of lifting socks, cables, and other small objects like something out of Robot Gladiators. The vision was sound, but it wasn’t perfect. The arm didn’t always work, and cleaning power seemed to take a back seat. Roborock has seemingly changed direction, showing off a robot vacuum with legs. Read more: I reviewed the Roborock robot vac with an arm – it would be brilliant, if only it cleaned better At CES 2026, I got to see Roborock’s Saros Rover. It’s a…

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I let a man that’s never cut hair before cut mine with AI-guided clippers

When it comes to testing tech, I’ve put a lot on the line over the years. I’ve previously plunged needles into my arm in the name of nutrition, risked electrocution from water-cooled gloves, and trusted cars to drive for me. But when startup Glyde asked me to grow my hair longer than usual before CES 2026 so AI-assisted hair clippers could give me a trim, I must admit I was a little nervous. These nerves didn’t exactly ease when I arrived at their CES booth. The bloke cutting my hair wasn’t just inexperienced, he’d never done it before. Ever. His…

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This animated mythology saga from Zack Snyder is the fantasy Netflix gem you missed

Among movie fans, Zack Snyder has a reputation for making hard-driving action spectacles that rock the faces off anyone who watches them. Think about the non-stop adrenaline rush of a movie like 300 or the grim sprawl of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. He likes slow motion, lens flares, and framing his characters like they’re powerful, unstoppable gods come to Earth. So why not make something about actual gods? Twilight of the Gods is (as yet) the only TV show Snyder has made, a one-season Netflix original that remixes elements of Norse mythology. And if you’re a fan of Snyder, action,…

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Got an Intel-based Mac? Here’s why you’ll want to replace it over the next couple of years

If you are still running an Intel-based Mac laptop or desktop you’ll probably want to upgrade over the next couple of years. Read on to find out why. All Macs announced after late 2020 have used Apple’s own M1, M2, M3 and M4 series chips, known as Apple Silicon, with previous Macs (2005-2020) running on Intel processors. Going back even earlier, Macs used IBM-derived PowerPC chips. In 2005, Steve Jobs said: “Our goal is to provide our customers with the best personal computers in the world, and looking ahead Intel has the strongest processor roadmap by far. It’s been ten…

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I just tried Dolby Vision 2 – it looks great and is a superpower for budget TVs

You’ve probably seen the Dolby Vision logo popping up on best 4K TVs over the last few years. It’s Dolby’s HDR format that uses metadata the creators provide to tweak the picture frame-by-frame so it always looks its best. I won’t buy a TV without Dolby Vision at this point – it’s pretty much the best of the best. So when I first heard about Dolby Vision 2, I was excited. Now, I actually got a chance to set my peepers on it at CES 2026, and let me tell you: it does not disappoint. Want all the nitty gritty details? Read…

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Why you should be deliriously excited about this upcoming sci-fi showdown

2026 is going to be a big year for movies. Christopher Nolan will return with a new epic: The Odyssey. Ryan Gosling will star in the huge sci-fi flick Project Hail Mary. We’re getting a Wuthering Heights adaptation, a Devil Wears Prada sequel, a Supergirl movie and a new Spider-Man film. Whatever your tastes, there will be something for you. But the sweetest plums won’t drop until the end of the year. On December 18, we’ll return to Arrakis for the third and final film in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy. The cast and crew have done a wonderful job bringing…

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I just experienced the best Dolby Atmos sound and you’ll never guess where

If you asked me where I’d heard the best Dolby Atmos experience I’ve ever had, you’d probably guess my answer would be some super expensive home theatre set-up. But what if I told you it was in a car? Pink Floyd’s Money started playing, and everything else just… vanished. And I realised I was sitting inside one of the best Dolby Atmos setups I’ve ever heard at CES 2026. I was in the all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ, the new flagbearer of GM’s future fleet. It’s plush, massive, and about as subtle as a bull in a china shop – but…

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I’ve never wanted a health device as badly as I want this smart mirror

I try to get my hands on all the latest health tech. Fitness trackers, blood testing kits, you name it. So when I was invited to view a smart mirror at CES, I was certainly intrigued. The Longevity Mirror by NuraLogix gives you one of the most advanced looks into your health that you can get at home, and I’ve never wanted a device quite so badly. The premise sounds like something out of Star Trek, which is probably why I grinned like a maniac while trying it at CES 2026. You peer into this unassuming mirror and let it…

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Best relaxation gadgets to help you de-stress and unwind

As lockdowns lift and seasons shift, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the world. Whether you’re working from home, back in the office or simply grappling with your newfound freedom, life in 2022 is still a long way from normal. And all that uncertainty can place a serious strain on your mental wellbeing. Need help finding some headspace? From purer air to calming ambience, all of the gadgets listed below are designed to make your humble abode a more relaxing place for mind, body and soul. Sure, no amount of meditation or scented mist will clear your inbox, but a…

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My dad is hard of hearing, and these headphones pleasantly surprised both of us

I spend a lot of time with my folks, and even when we aren’t together, we’re typically always on the phone for one reason or another. Connecting with my mom is easy — she throws her AirPods in, and we’re able to talk with little to no issues. My Dad, on the other hand, is a bit more difficult to connect with. Even with a rather loud Motorola Razr, he still has to throw me on speakerphone, no matter where he is. After seeing someone wearing a pair of bone conduction headphones during a video call, I had an idea…

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