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How we scoffed when people suggested the iPhone would one day be a leading games platform. Had they not seen how rubbish mobile phone games were? Had they not noticed the iPhone was bereft of a D-pad and buttons? The fools! Only things didn’t turn out as expected. Enterprising developers flipped everything on its head – shortcomings regarding tactile controls becamrae benefits in terms of using new touch and tilt capabilities. Games became increasingly immersive as you interacted directly with content, ushering in new experiences through no longer being able to rely on traditional controls. And then the iPad did…

So you’ve decided to invite Amazon’s smart assistant into your home? How hospitable. Smart speakers are all very well, but if you’d like Alexa’s smarts inside a smart display, this is the list you need: we’ve tested every Echo Show in Amazon’s line-up, to help you pick your perfect smart home device. If you’d prefer an Echo that’s audio-only, be sure to check out our list of the best Amazon Echo speakers. But if you’re after touch controls, video calls and visual entertainment, it’s an Echo Show you need. And with three styles and four sizes to choose from, you…

Welcome to our guide to the best UK streaming service for you. There’s a streaming service out there for everyone. Horror fans can flock to Shudder, Mubi caters to the independent cinema crowd and BritBox has old episodes of Grange Hill. If you’re in the US, check out our guide to the best US streaming service In a crowded field, it’s difficult to know which streaming platform is right for you. Netflix still reigns supreme numbers-wise (just), but Amazon Prime Video is more affordable. Disney+ is the home of masked superheroes and Cinderella, but Apple TV+ comes with a bunch…

So much choice, so little time. So to help you out here’s our list of the best movies and TV shows on Netflix UK Video-streaming service Netflix gives you a vast number of films, TV shows and documentaries to choose from. But with so much choice of UK streaming services out there, you may find yourself spending the entire evening shuffling through the selections in a vain hope of picking something suitable. Then realising you no longer have any time left to actually watch anything. The paralysis of choice, indeed! Never fear. We’ve rifled through the Netflix catalogue to bring you…

Introduction Simplicity. That sums up the cute little Leapmotor T03 city car in one word. And, when it comes to EVs, being able to get in, press the accelerator and just go is one of the best things about them. The Leapmotor T03 is just such a car, with very little to figure out or set up and not an awful lot to explore either inside or out. The no-fuss small car is one of several new vehicles from Leapmotor, which is a Chinese brand that falls under the giant Stellantis umbrella. Keeping the simplistic vibe going is the price,…

Let me get straight to the point: I don’t miss mowing the lawn. Not even a little bit. For the past month, I’ve handed the job over to a robot – the Sunseeker Elite X5, to be precise – and it’s been quietly transforming my garden into something that looks professionally maintained. After four weeks, I’m convinced. I’m never going back to pushing a mower again. Setup was surprisingly simple I assumed it would be a bit of a faff (I’ve reviewed some of the best robot lawnmowers in the past, and it’s not been simple), some sort of elaborate…

It’s enough to make you start scrolling through soundbar deals if you think your TV’s speakers are a lost cause. But before you throw money into one, it’s worth trying a few tweaks here and there on your smart TV to squeeze out better sound than you thought was possible. 5 Test Different TV Placements to Hear What Works James Bruce / MakeUseOf Don’t be the person who just plunks their TV down wherever there happens to be a power outlet; otherwise, you won’t get the best sound out of it. To find the best placement, run this quick test:…

Every time I opened Spotify, it felt like I was starting from scratch. My favorite songs and playlists kept disappearing, and I had to download everything again. It was frustrating, almost a never-ending cycle. But then I figured out it wasn’t random after all. Open Spotify Online at Least Once a Month Spotify requires you to go online at least once every 30 days to confirm your Premium subscription is active. When you download music or podcasts for offline listening, the files are stored locally on your device but remain tied to your account status. If you stay offline for…

Google TV’s Freeplay channels have been the ultimate substitute for cable ever since I cut the cord. It includes hundreds of channels with thousands of hours of content, and with these free channels, you’ll never run out of new shows to watch. 10 BBC Earth If you’re like me and love nature documentaries, I can’t recommend BBC Earth enough. It’s the ultimate place to widen your horizons with shows like Planet Earth or hear Sir David Attenborough give you the details on a particular species. My personal favorite aspect of BBC Earth is that it keeps me informed on global…

Tom Cruise may have a phonebook of different roles in his illustrious movie career, but his most recognised is arguably IMF Agent Ethan Hunt of the Mission: Impossible franchise (now available to stream on Paramount+). With this movie series spanning nearly 30 years, Hunt has performed enough stunts to leave a Cirque du Soleil artist in cold sweats. He’s gone free solo climbing, hung on to an airplane mid-takeoff, completed a HALO parachute jump and ran down the tallest building in the world. However, there’s still room for a few more death-defying feats as the franchise wraps up with the…