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Another weekend, another binge session with Netflix, and this time I’ll be catching up with a lot of animation, some drama, and comedy. If you’re settling down to a weekend of watching too, here is what I recommend. I’ll admit my initial reaction to Wednesday being centered around her in school gave me Monster High vibes. Not to mention being partial to Christina Ricci’s performance as Wednesday in The Addams Family movie. However, this cast list is awesome: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Steve Buscemi, Gwendoline Christie, and even Christina Ricci plays a role as one of the teachers. Luis Guzmán,…

The covers have officially been pulled off the new Pixel 10 series, and this year Google has plenty to shout about – like being the first big-name Android brand to finally, finally embrace Qi2 magnetic charging. There’s plenty more to get excited about, too. Rear cameras that aim to cement the Pixel among the best smartphones for photography; the brightest screens ever seen on a Pixel phone; and the latest, more expressive version of Material design sitting atop Android 16. With three Pixel 10 handsets to pick from, the big question is which is the one that’s most worth your…

The newly-announced Pixel 10 looks set to be the new sweet spot smartphone for Google fans, striking the best balance of price and features of the line-up. But if you’re not already a convert, the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Apple iPhone 16 are the obvious alternatives. All three phones are compact yet powerful, with capable cameras and streamlined software. They all cost pretty much the same, too. Which makes picking one that little bit harder. While I’ve yet to get my hands on a Pixel, I’ve spent plenty of time with the other two – so by focusing on the…

The default Google TV home screen is packed with endless recommendations, trending shows, and personalized picks. While it may seem great at first, too many choices can slow you down. Fortunately, the built-in Apps Only Mode can fix that instantly. Apps Only Mode on Google TV: What It Is and How It Helps When you turn on your Google TV, you’re greeted with a home screen that feels more like a streaming buffet than a simple dashboard. You see rows of recommendations, trending shows, suggested movies, and personalized picks—all front and center. For some, this variety can be exciting. But…

UPDATE: Google’s Pixel 10 series, Watch 4 and Buds 2A are now official. Here’s all our coverage so far. Original article continues below Google’s ‘Made by Google’ Pixel hardware event is almost upon us. The event will take place at 6pm BST, 7pm, CEST, 1pm ET and 10am PT today, Wednesday 20 August 2025. At today’s event we’ll see the new Pixel 10 and 10 Pro upcoming phones announced as well as the rather exciting Pixel 10 Pro Fold. You can watch it on YouTube – we’ve embedded the video below. The event will be hosted in New York by…

Slow boot times can kill the excitement of sitting down to watch your favorite show or play a game on your Android TV. But not anymore. A few tweaks were all it took for me to reduce the boot time on my Android TV to just a couple of seconds. Turn on Quick Start or TV Standby When you turn off your Android TV and then power it back on, it usually goes through a full boot process. It’s similar to your phone restarting after the battery dies or a laptop waking up from a complete shutdown. Each time you…

They’ve only just been announced, and I’m yet to try one in person, but I’m pretty certain the new Pixel 10 series will be fantastic phones for photography. Google has priors, after all: a Pixel has competed for class honours every year since the first one landed back in 2016. But they’ve always gone about it in a predictably Google way. The firm has been all-in on algorithms from the off, preferring to tweak its image processing pipelines rather than chase pixel counts. 50MP only became the norm when the Pixel reached its sixth generation. Google’s new cream of the…

Your smart TV is only as powerful as the apps it runs. And sticking to Google’s Play Store means missing out on a huge range of options—from region-blocked streaming apps to useful open-source utilities that can make your TV smarter. 4 Aptoide Aptoide offers a collection of over 2,500 apps, all completely free. This not only includes the big names you already know but also niche streaming services and even quirky apps you won’t find on the Play Store. Best of all, you don’t need to sign in or create an account to start downloading. One of the best features…

If your smart TV isn’t looking or sounding its best, the fix might not be a new TV but a few simple HDMI changes. With the right tweaks, you can unlock sharper images, better colors, and richer sound in minutes. 7 Use the Right HDMI Cable The first step to a better picture and sound is making sure you’re using the right cable. HDMI cables aren’t all the same, and the version you use can limit the resolution, refresh rate, and audio quality you get. HDMI 1.4: Fine for 1080p video, but limited for 4K. HDMI 2.0: Handles 4K at…

My smart TV turned into a digital stalker, collecting data about every show, movie, and video I watched. After discovering it was profiting from my habits, I took back control by installing four apps—without sacrificing any features. 4 SmartTubeNext to Watch YouTube as a Visitor With No Ads Screenshot by Jayric Maning –no attributions required YouTube has become my primary source of entertainment since I don’t have time to watch movies and TV series anymore. But the constant ads and tracking made every viewing session feel invasive. That’s when I discovered SmartTube Next, and installing it turned out to be…