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After teasing a free weekend of Apple TV+ for a few days, the company has finally announced the details. And the headline news is that Apple TV+ will be completely free to watch on January 4 and January 5, 2025. Giving you a whole weekend to watch as many TV shows, movies, and/or documentaries as you want. Apple Is Giving Apple TV+ Away for Free This Weekend In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Apple has announced that Apple TV+ will be completely free to watch for one weekend only. On the first weekend of the year (January 4-5), anyone…
Hey, button mashers! Where does your favourite land? Here’s our verdict on the best gaming controllers of all time If you’re anything like us you’ve spent thousands of hours holding game controllers during your life, playing your fave console du jour. And, as a result, you probably hold strong opinions about your favourites – which means we’re about to make you hate us. Here’s our pick of the best-ever gaming controllers of all time. Choosing the best console gamepads and joysticks is no small task. Controllers have become more complex and capable over the years, but also more polished and refined…
Running – aka sticking one foot in front of the other faster than your regular stroll – is a relatively simple pursuit that doesn’t need much-specialised kit. That’s the theory at least. But whether you’re just getting started with couch-to-5k, or you’re on your umpteenth marathon, it pays to find running shoes that suit your training and racing needs. Luckily we’ve plodded the long plods to help you find your ideal footwear. From the latest stripped-down, carbon-plated race shoes, to the latest trend for max-cushioned workhorses and versatile daily trainers, we’ve put in 1,000s of miles, testing hundreds of the…
If there’s one thing LG is really good at, it’s giving us a look at gadgets of the future. The brand is also really good at making me drool over these gadgets. And the latest is a new fridge in LG’s Signature range of home appliances. The star of the show is LG’s new French Door Refrigerator. It’s kitted out with a transparent OLED panel on the door. You can peek inside without opening the door, so you don’t let the cold air escape just to check if you’re out of milk. This T-OLED display does double duty as a…
There’s hidden detail in your favorite songs and the best DACs are here to help you hear it. Whether you’re streaming on Spotify or curating your MP3 archive, a DAC is a digital-to-analog converter that converts digital files to analogue sound waves your ears can hear. Most audio devices have one built-in already, but if you’re a keen-eared listener looking for a sonic upgrade, the DACs below have the power to amp up the detail, bass and volume. From pocket-sized solutions to bigger desktop DACs, these plug-in babies are a real treat for the ears. If you’re not sure which…
2024 has been an exciting year for watch enthusiasts, with new remarkable timepieces, exciting reissues, and even an extreme rebrand to debate over. We’re not talking about the cutting-edge technology of smartwatches here, oh no, all of the best watches in this guide feature the intricate mechanics of traditional wristwatches. The industry has seen a diverse range of new releases that cater to both modern tastes and classic preferences – these are my top picks. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newcomer looking to invest in your first luxury watch, 2024’s offerings promise something for everyone. Let’s explore some…
More often than not, AI chatbots are like our saviors—helping us draft messages, refine essays, or tackle our dreadful research. Yet, these imperfect innovations have caused outright hilarity by churning out some truly baffling responses. 1 When Google’s AI Overviews Encouraged Us to Put Glue on Pizza (and More) Not long after Google’s AI Overview feature launched in 2024, it started making some peculiar suggestions. Among the nuggets of advice it offered was this head-scratcher: add non-toxic glue to your pizza. Yes, you read that right. Glue. On pizza. This particular tip caused an uproar on social media. Wild memes…
The year known as 2024 has brought us some great, and not so great, gadgets. We’re not haters, though. The whole idea is that we’re positive about great tech. And testing out a lot of gadgets and gear is part of the job at Stuff. Indeed, it could well be argued that it is the job, given what this website is all about. So the Stuff team has picked our favourite items, gadgets and gizmos that got us through the year. Enjoy our festive selection box. Dan Grabham, Editor-in-Chief Although I loved finally getting my hands on Apple’s Vision Pro, it’s a…
Listening to music in high-resolution (Hi-Res) doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a few smart choices and simple upgrades, you can dramatically improve your audio experience without splurging on expensive equipment. 1 Download and Play Lossless Audio Formats anokato/Shutterstock If the audio itself is highly compressed, it doesn’t matter that your hardware is expensive or your audio setup was professionally installed. There are many different audio formats. If you want to listen to Hi-Res music, you must listen to lossless audio formats. Although compressed audio formats like MP3 and M4A require less storage and are conveniently available in all…
The best iPhone and iPad photography apps Presets Snapseed lets you save a stack of edits as a custom filter (or ‘look’, as Google puts it). Handy. Apple Photos does not. Fortunately, Presets heroically fills the void. Make edits in Photos, go to … > Copy Edits, and switch to Presets. The app spots what you copied and lets you stash the edit. Prior saved edits – and dozens of bundled free presets – can be arranged in collections. With a tap, you can add one to the clipboard, ready to send back to Photos and apply to a snap via…