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I didn’t think I’d ever get excited about a small black box that hides in my car’s dash. But here we are. The AAWireless Two adapter has quietly become one of the best upgrades I’ve made to my 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. It does one simple thing incredibly well: it lets me use Android Auto wirelessly. No more plugging in my phone every time I get in the car. No more fumbling with cables, especially when I’ve got a drink in one hand and the other’s trying to open Google Maps and YouTube Music. This little adapter just works. Setting it…

You can use AI chatbots like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Meta AI in WhatsApp, letting you interact with them right inside the messaging app. However, after testing them, I’m not convinced that this is the best way to use the AI chatbots, or even if they’re worth using at all. 5 WhatsApp’s Interruptions Break My Flow WhatsApp is my main instant messaging platform, and I use it to keep in touch with friends, family, and acquaintances. As such, my account stays busy with messages from contacts and groups throughout the day. With a steady stream of notifications, I found it hard…

Your Roku device has secret menus that grant you greater control over its functions and background information, like developer settings and channel info. All it takes is a very specific set of button presses, and you’ve got the keys to the kingdom. Developer settings and channel information are just the tip of the iceberg. Roku’s secret menus are mostly for trained technicians to run diagnostics if your Roku device has problems, like running access point speed tests and checking temperature. That said, a few of the menus are just as useful for regular folks like you and me if you’re…

Even if you’re not constantly tapped into tech or chronically online, you’ve probably heard by now that OpenAI and Jony Ive have joined forces to work on an AI hardware device. The firm behind ChatGPT has partnered with the legendary ex-Apple designer to work on a “physical”family of devices” that will “completely re-imagine what it means to use a computer.” As lovely as that sounds, it’s all a bit wishy-washy. This partnership between Ive and OpenAI is certainly exciting, and I expect it to produce the first AI wearable that actually works as expected. But I don’t think that it’ll…

There are plenty of video doorbell options to pick from, but most can set you back hundreds – and that’s before the monthly subscription. You can opt for some more affordable options, but they often offer fewer features. This Swann video doorbell offers plenty of features for a price under $100/£100, but that’s not its most impressive trick. Swann’s Evo video doorbell has an AI feature that can talk to your visitors on your behalf, and it might be one of the most impressive features I’ve ever seen. SwannShield is an AI voice assistant that actually talks back. It uses…

Fujifilm has done more to make compact cameras cool that just about any other camera brand, but the new X-Half might just make them sub-zero. Sitting somewhere between modern mirrorless camera and retro toy, it’s is a true love letter to a niche form of analogue film – just one that was written in the digital age. The underlying hardware might not be much to shout about, but for sheer fun factor it’s going to take some real beating. No prizes for guessing which camera Fuji took design inspiration from; the X-Half looks just like an X100VI that shrunk in…

Dyson is arguably the undisputed champion of vacuum cleaners, and the brand’s latest release is its slimmest ever. In fact, the aptly-named new PencilVac is the world’s slimmest vacuum. But that’s not what makes it so clever. Inside the vacuum, Dyson has crammed in the first conical brush bar cleaner head. This thing is designed to eject even the longest of stray hairs, so nothing gets tangled up inside the cleaner. Dyson’s PencilVac is, by some engineering miracle, just 38mm in diameter. That’s slimmer than the barrel of a reusable water bottle. Now, I know what you’re thinking: surely a vacuum…

According to filmmaker James Cameron, “More people have walked on the moon than have been to some of the places Jill Heinerth has gone right here on earth.” Indeed, as one of the world’s best underwater explorers, Jill regularly goes to places where no one has gone before and is constantly pushing herself in the extreme world of underwater cave exploration. In this interview she talks about what motivates her, managing the risks, her love of technology and more… More people have been to the moon than some of the places I’ve dived. There’s a lot of times when I’m exploring a…

Take a look at my PSN library, and you’ll find a litany of unfinished games: Dave the Diver, FF7: Rebirth, Guardians of the Galaxy, God of War: Ragnarok, all with a story completion percentage well under that credit-rolling 100%. I feel a small sense of shame at not breaching their finales, and it’s not a stretch to imagine all these acclaimed titles silently judging me from my console’s SSD. This phenomenon isn’t just a me problem. According to recent data, only 30% of PlayStation users finished Cyberpunk 2077, while a paltry 17% of players finished Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Sure, gamers…

After the biggest news from Google I/O 2025? We’ve got you covered. Having tuned into Google’s big event and watched the flood of AI announcements cascade in, one thing’s clear – Google is positioning itself as an AI brand now. From smarter search to virtual try-ons and glasses that whisper directions in your ear, here are the best 10 announcements in bite-sized format. 1. Gemini in Android XR glasses is finally here… sort of Smart glasses have flirted with AI before (I’m looking at you Meta Ray-Bans), but Google’s latest Android XR push – now paired with Gemini – might…