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Looking for the best Swatch watches? We’ve got you covered, but first, a history lesson, because Swatch has one hell of a backstory. It only arrived in 1983 but is arguably responsible for saving the entire, centuries-old Swiss watch industry from collapse at the hands of America and the Japanese. We are of course talking about the Quartz Crisis, which erupted in the 1970s as companies like Seiko and Citizen started producing quartz watches that were simpler, more accurate, more reliable and much cheaper than the automatic mechanical watches produced by Swiss companies for generations. One thousand Swiss watch companies…
The tech that makes your computer display or TV work can seem incomprehensibly arcane, millions of tiny dots compressed into a thin sheet, somehow supplied with power and light and colour. Trends come and go, as once we were enthralled with the intense picture quality of plasma screens, only for them to fall away, replaced by lighter and less power-hungry methods of making a moving picture. Legends even tell of huge, boxy things that used magnets to steer a beam of electrons that made the inside of the screen glow, but it was so long ago we’re not sure they…
Amazon Prime Day is coming back this July. This is Stuff’s UK page where we’re covering all the top UK tech deals across the savings event. In the US? Check out our Amazon Prime Day US page. Prime Day is Amazon’s attempt at a summer recreation of the pocket-emptier that is Black Friday, an annual event where Amazon chucks out stacks of deals with exclusive discounts on every kind of product it sells. There is one small proviso – you have to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage. To access any deals during Prime Day, you need to…
If you’re always on the hunt for new music, chances are you’ve played around with Spotify’s Smart Shuffle. While the concept is great in theory, Spotify’s execution of the shuffling mode is subpar at best. Thankfully, the streaming giant is now finally letting you get rid of it for good, and I couldn’t be happier. You Can Finally Disable Smart Shuffle in Spotify As spotted by a Reddit user @kwabb, Spotify quietly added a new option to the Playback settings page. At the very bottom, there’s now an Enable all play modes toggle. By switching the toggle off, you’ll be…
You’re not just watching your TV—it’s also watching you. Every click, every show, and every search is quietly logged to shape what pops up next on your screen. The smarter your TV gets, the more capable it is at collecting data on you. And this made me wonder: what does my smart TV know about me? How AI Recommendations Work on Your Smart TV Arvix Every time you browse channels, binge-watch shows, or switch between streaming apps, your smart TV keeps track of your activity. It notes which genres you like, how long you watch certain programs, and even which…
As 5G tech becomes the norm across the cellular world, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections, choosing the very best 5G phone has become essential. Whether you’re streaming high-definition videos, gaming on the go, or expect an upcoming phone to be fully future-proof, we’ve included options to fit every budget here. Firstly, you need to be living somewhere with 5G coverage, which, as 5G has become more common, is increasingly widespread. If you live in the middle of nowhere and rarely venture into a large city, you won’t see the benefits of 5G. You’ll also need to sign up…
ChatGPT is coming after Google, once again. The hugely popular chatbot will soon add the ability to shop directly from a web search. OpenAI When searching for a specific product in ChatGPT Search, the chatbot will provide recommendations, images, and reviews for the items. There will also be direct links to web pages to purchase the products. To begin, there will be a few categories of products available, including fashion, beauty, home goods, and electronics. While this might sound very similar to Google Shopping, there is a big difference. Adam Fry, ChatGPT search product lead at OpenAI, told Wired how…
I pay for Netflix, but I still occasionally turn to free streaming services like Tubi and Pluto TV. While you might think these platforms are just cheap knockoffs, there are good reasons why you shouldn’t overlook them. Yes, free streaming services are ad-supported, but the experience isn’t nearly as annoying as you might think. And while ad-supported streaming services save you money, most services keep ad breaks short and spaced out, making the experience much more tolerable. Compared to traditional TV broadcasts, they show fewer ads. Considering you’re getting full access to movies and shows (plus live TV on some…
Using my smart TV for movies and shows is cool, but I also like experimenting. It has built-in app support, after all. I’d rather get more out of my purchase by using it in novel ways, and so can you. 6 Use Your Smart TV as a Second Monitor When I’m in no mood to sit at my desk for work, using my smart TV as a second monitor is a treat. It’s much bigger, I have a lapboard, and I can trade my chair for the couch. I can’t say it helps me get work done any faster, but…
There’s never a shortage of new upcoming phones to get excited about: from flagships to foldables and clamshells to cameraphones, something shiny is out there looking to tempt you away from the handset that’s called your trouser pocket home for the last year or two. We’ve listed all the major upcoming phones due to land over the next twelve months below. That includes confirmed releases, ones that have debuted in China ahead of a Western release, and rumoured reveals, so you can start working on your shortlist – and saving your pennies. Read on for what to expect in terms…