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Apple is working on its next major software update for the Mac – macOS 16. Its location-based moniker is yet unknown, but will be from California. My best guess based on existing trademarks is Mammoth, due to the nature of the changes coming (more on this later). As you’d expect, macOS 15 will work best with the latest Macs. But 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 device get the new update? Here’s our guide to the rumoured macOS 15…

The best home theatre systems (or home theater systems, if you’re in the US) can truly transform your entertainment experience, making a significant difference when it comes to watching films and TV shows and stepping up from a soundbar. Whether you’ve struggled to hear dialogue in the past or found that the sound just didn’t live up to the visual experience, a quality home theatre system can change all of that. Imagine going from barely catching a whisper to hearing every word with crisp, spatial clarity, as if your ears had just been unblocked for the very first time. Add…

Apple is working on its next major software update for the iPad – iPadOS 19. As you’d expect, iPadOS 19 will work best with the latest iPads. But a whole bunch of older Apple tablets will also get the free software update – stretching back around five years. But will your current iPad get the update? Here’s our guide to the rumoured iPadOS 19 system requirements. Will my iPad get iPadOS 19? Rumours suggest Apple is keeping the system requirements for iPadOS 19 the same as those for iPadOS 18. That one was pretty similar to iPadOS 17, but with a…

Introduction It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t seem to like the new reborn Renault 5. The French carmaker hopes it’s going to be the same for this, the slightly-less-retrotastic Renault 4. Having passed an original edition on the road during my test drive, it’s hard to make too much of a connection; the new Renault 4 is posher and packs in a lot fancier stuff than the original incarnation. What is still present, though, is the practicality. The Renault 4 is sold in a wonderfully simple way in territories including the UK, with a solo 52kWh battery pack and…

The Nothing Phone 2 was one of the best mid-range phones around, so a new Nothing phone has been near the top of my personal wish list for a while now. The design-minded disruptor brand already has one of the slickest takes on Android, and stands out from the crowd with unique features like glyph lighting. Now that Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro are available, all attention has turned to the Nothing Phone 3 due later in 2025. The British firm timed Phone 3a’s reveal around the Mobile World Congress show, and both phones are now on sale. My…

Love Spotify’s AI DJ or hate it, you’ve got to admit it’s one of the most unique (and fun) ways to listen to music. But unlike a real DJ, Spotify’s version has always been more of an “I talk, you listen” kind of affair. Well, until now. Spotify’s AI DJ Now Lets You Take Control Today, Spotify announced that it’s adding a new way to interact with the DJ through a post on Spotify Newsroom. The streaming giant shared that the DJ can now take music requests, offering users “an entirely new way to curate the vibe of their listening…

Not every budget smart TV is a hidden gem—some are just cheap for a reason. Finding a quality budget-smart TV is harder than it looks unless you know how to cut through the noise and spot the real winners without wasting your money. 5 Supported Smart TV OS A smart TV’s operating system (OS) significantly impacts your overall user experience. Yet, it’s often overlooked in favor of flashy specs or screen size. The OS determines how smooth the interface feels, how easily you can navigate between apps, and which apps are available. So, before you get that new TV, check…

Audible now offers audiobooks narrated by AI-generated voices, helping publishers turn more books into audio. Is this an opportunity for those with limited budgets, more choices for the listeners, or a death knell for human narrators? AI Voices Are Expanding the Audiobook Library Audible announced it’s working with select publishers to produce audiobooks using AI narration. The idea is simple: many books never make it into audio because hiring a human narrator is expensive and time-consuming. By using AI-generated voices, publishers can release more titles faster and cheaper. There are over 100 AI voices to choose from. To begin with,…

Looking to buy the best mid-range laptop? It’s a smart move. Why splurge over a grand on a machine if you won’t fully utilise all its premium features? Like mid-range phones, mid-range laptops once meant compromises in performance and speed, but fortunately, technology has come a long way. Today, you can find sleek, fast notebooks for around US$700 / £700 or less, offering more than enough power to handle both work and entertainment. In other words, unless you’re after the ultimate gaming laptop or need a high-end laptop for video rendering, opting for a well-priced laptop with impressive – though…

I’ll admit it: I’ve been getting quietly frustrated with Android’s look and feel recently. Not because it’s bad – it’s actually been fine – functional, clean, polished, and powering some of the best phones around, but recently it’s felt increasingly… boring. Now Google has shown off Android 16, with a bolder, smarter, more emotionally connected interface – and suddenly, I’m excited about Android updates again. I haven’t used Android 16 yet – but I’ve seen it in action. This is the update I’ve been waiting for. Not because it’s packed with new features (though it is), but because it finally…