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Ever since Oculus Rift kicked off the modern wave of VR headsets back in 2016, we’ve seen them blossom from awkward combinations of straps and black plastic that showed you an image that looked like you were viewing it down a pipe into sleek creations that cradle your head, supply surprisingly good sound, and contain high-res OLED screens with wide viewing angles. They’re still not for everyone. Playing in VR requires an investment not just in the headset itself but in a PC or console capable of feeding it the framerates it needs, as well as in a room large…
When it comes to horror, Hollywood tends to dominate the conversation. But the truth is, some of the scariest horror films I’ve ever watched weren’t made in the US at all. They came from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and beyond, bringing with them new myths, unfamiliar rhythms, and a willingness to truly unsettle. 7 Noroi: The Curse (2005, Japan) Watch Noroi: The Curse on SHUDDER The first film I saw using “found footage” was The Blair Witch Project. I would think it’s the same for many folks. And while the idea of found footage has been used in countless…
Movie sequels typically have one main goal: to match or surpass the box office performance of the movie that preceded it—and these are the films that did it. 5 Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Stream Top Gun: Maverick on Paramount+ The original Top Gun (1986) was one of the best films of the 1980s, and when a sequel was announced over 35 years later, I had major reservations. Yes, the second film would feature Tom Cruise’s return as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a hotshot Navy pilot. However, there were early concerns about how good the film would be, given that Maverick’s love…
I’ve never been one for media servers, as I always found the setup to be confusing at best. However, I recently discovered Jellyfin, and its extensive features and plugins convinced me to make the switch. 5 Free remote streaming Years ago, I used Plex. And while I found it really useful, I didn’t really stick with it. Fast-forward to 2025, and Plex doesn’t seem like the same place it once was. The biggest change that turned me away—and eventually led me to Jellyfin—was the elimination of free remote streaming. Maybe I’m cheap, but free will always beat paying money. I…
Smart TVs are everywhere, but few people realize how much more they can do beyond streaming. I was one of them too, until I stumbled upon a few apps that completely changed the way I use my TV. 6 Transfer or receive files wirelessly to phone or PC Transferring files to your TV can be useful for various reasons. Maybe you want to sideload an app or view vacation photos and videos. In these cases, there’s no need to use cables or external storage. Screenshot by Pankil Shah — No attribution required You can transfer all these files wirelessly using…
Sometimes the destination is more important than the journey, and that’s often the case with a really fantastic ending. I know that I’m often way more excited to indulge in some binge-watching if I know that everything is going to be wrapped up in a satisfying way. 5 Person of Interest Watch Person of Interest on Amazon Prime The uninitiated might not immediately think of Person of Interest as great television in any sense of the word, but they would be sorely mistaken. Created by Jonathan Nolan and airing on CBS, Person of Interest doesn’t have an enormously fantastic start.…
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…
Looking for the best mesh Wi-Fi system? Want to speed up your internet? Tired of your smart speaker not working? You’re in the right place. Mesh networks are smart home devices designed to eliminate Wi-Fi black spots by placing a network of range-extending nodes around the home, giving your signal a more even spread and greater stability. If your router is already reaching parts other broadband routers can’t, you’re fine as you are, no real need to read on, see ya. Some providers like BT and Virgin offer their own mesh network add-ons with select packages that work specifically with…
The horror genre tends to get oversaturated due to how cheap movies are to produce and how profitable they are. And a lot of terrifying films fall out of popular conversation quickly, but luckily, streaming services like Netflix are a great place for these films to be rediscovered. Based on Stephen King’s novella of the same name, 1922 is exactly the kind of horror you’d expect from the prolific author. A slow-burning tale of murder, guilt, and rat infestations, this film works due to its mood and the central performance by Thomas Jane. Like many Netflix originals, 1922 initially enjoyed…
Apple fans assemble! On 9 September, Apple’s annual iPhone ritual will find the company unleashing new smartphones upon the world. We’ll get the usual vanilla, Pro and Pro Max iPhone varieties. But Apple has lobbed the Plus into the trash, because not enough people bought one. Instead, unless every single Apple rumour site is about to have all the eggs, ever, on their collective faces, the shiny newcomer will be the iPhone 17 Air. All of which makes me wonder what ‘Air’ even means today. Once upon a time, it was Apple code for astonishingly thin and light. Remember when Steve Jobs famously…