Author: Press Room
SIMs – the tiny plastic cards you’ve got to shove into a tray to make things work – have been around almost since the first portable phones. They let your device to connect to mobile networks for texting, calling, or accessing data on the go. But recently the phone world has become obsessed with non-physical electronic SIMs, known as the eSIM. Yourupcoming phone might not even have a SIM tray any more. US versions of Apple’s iPhone 14 and later don’t have physical SIM cards, opting for two eSIM support (dual eSIM) instead. Yet global models sold in the UK,…
I’ve always loved writing things down (I’ve been doing it since I was a child). Pen on paper is great for creativity, but the trouble is, paper doesn’t play well with a modern, tech-filled world. Notebooks get lost, pages go missing, and once something’s scrawled in ink, it’s basically stuck there. I’ve tested plenty of “digital paper” devices and e-readers over the years, but most either feel like tablets in disguise or simply don’t capture the tactile joy of handwriting. The Remarkable Paper Pro Move promises to change that. I’ve spent two weeks carrying it everywhere – in my jacket…
Dolby is one of the biggest players in sound and vision tech and has been for decades. You’ve probably seen the Dolby Vision logo popping up on best 4K TVs over the last few years. You’ve probably even seen it on smartphones and tablets. Did you know your iPhone can even record Dolby Vision-supported videos? But just as we’ve come to recognise this HDR standard, Dolby’s gone and dropped Dolby Vision 2. Worry not, though, as it promises to be a huge upgrade for TVs – and I can’t wait. So, what is it, and do you actually need it?…
IFA is one of the world’s biggest annual consumer technology expos. Indeed, as it welcomes in the public too, it’s by far the biggest in terms of attendance, with over 215,000 people roaming the halls last year. As usual it’s taking place at the massive Messe Berlin fairground in Germany where plenty of new smart home tech, kitchen appliances, PC, hi-fi, headphones and home theater gear are revealed. You can check out the latest announcements below – our coverage this year is powered by Acer, who have big announcements coming on Wednesday 3 September. Expect most product announcements to appear…
Imagine this: your alarm goes off, you reach for your phone, and instead of the usual flood of emails, calendar reminders and photos, you’re greeted with a message that your account has been locked. No Gmail. No iCloud. No Google Docs, Drive, Maps history, or that two-factor authentication app you cleverly installed on the same account. Suddenly, you’re completely locked out of your digital life. It’s not an abstract problem. Accounts get locked every day, sometimes by hackers, sometimes by accident, and sometimes because a computer somewhere thought you looked suspicious. The real question is: what would you actually do?…
With Autumn approaching and the last of the good weather nearly behind us, oven expert Ooni has a new way for pizza addicts to get their fix – without filling their kitchen with pellet smoke or lugging gas bottles inside the house. The new Volt 2 electric pizza oven has been on a crash diet, shrinking in size to fit on more countertops than the original Volt 12, and is smart enough to adjust its temperatures on the fly for carbon-free crusts. The Volt 2 is 30% smaller than the first Volt, but is still big enough to swallow a…
Big movies often spawn TV spinoffs, and on paper, it makes sense: there’sNap already a fanbase, familiar characters, and a world worth exploring. But more often than not, these adaptations fail to capture the magic of the original film. 6 Snatch (2017-2018) Watch Snatch on Fubo Guy Ritchie’s Snatch is one of those cult crime capers that feels untouchable. Fast edits, razor-sharp dialogue, and a cast of eccentric characters made the film a classic. So when a TV version arrived in 2017 starring Rupert Grint, Dougray Scott, and Luke Pasqualino, expectations were high. Sadly, the show lacked everything that made…
If you’re searching for the best gaming headsets, you’re in the right place. After testing countless models over the years, we know what separates the good from the great. We’ve collected the best wired and wireless options across multiple price points. Sure, your TV or monitor’s speakers (or a basic pair of headphones) might get the job done, but a quality gaming headset takes things to the next level. In multiplayer, it gives you a tactical edge by letting you hear enemies before they strike. In single-player, it deepens your immersion, making every moment feel more real. While most of…
ChatGPT isn’t perfect, but it has several features that genuinely make it more useful for everyday tasks. Rather than replacing my workflow entirely, these tools complement my existing work process. 4 Study and Learn Makes ChatGPT a friendly tutor I like ChatGPT’s study feature as it doesn’t simply answer but acts more like a tutor. Instead of just spitting out solutions, it guides you through problems step by step. I’ve found this useful when working on engineering or science topics, where understanding each step is more important than just the final result. For instance, if you ask ChatGPT, “Explain the…
If your ears, speakers and headphones need a proper workout, you should start with one of these records. Or better yet, all of them Today’s pop music tends to be mastered to sound “loud” even when it’s being played at low volumes. The compressed dynamic range means that there’s not much difference in decibels between the quiet and loud parts of the music. Listening to these albums through high-quality audio gear can be a horrific assault on the lugholes. That’s why audiophiles seek out albums that have been mastered with a wider dynamic range. That doesn’t mean you have to…