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I’ve used about half a dozen sets of earbuds in as many years, and I’m a fan of them. But as much as I love earbuds, I can’t ignore the fact that they come with their fair share of issues. 5 Wireless Earbuds Can “Die” in Storage Sergio Rodriguez / MakeUseOf Earbuds don’t just sit there doing nothing when you’re not using them. Even in a case, powered off, their batteries slowly drain. This is called self-discharge, and it’s normal for all rechargeable batteries. The problem is that true wireless earbuds have tiny batteries (usually under 100mAh) that don’t handle…

When shopping for a TV, I look for quality and reliability, which can only be found from reputable brands. That’s why I’ll only buy a unit from either of these six manufacturers when I’m in the market for my next TV upgrade. 1 Samsung Samsung Thanks to its continuous innovation in the space, Samsung is one of the best TV brands on the market. Its massive investment in pushing the boundaries in quantum dot technology and mini-LED backlighting gives Samsung displays some of the best available anywhere. Samsung pioneered QLED technology, which offers great color accuracy and higher peak brightness.…

Your living room is more cluttered than it needs to be. Smart TVs are now so advanced that with a modern one, there are entire classes of gadgets you no longer need. 5 Streaming Devices If you have a smart TV, chances are it comes with streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and YouTube. These apps offer direct access to the most popular streaming services with no extra hardware required. You might wonder whether streaming sticks like Roku or Fire TV are better than smart TVs. In the past, dedicated boxes often won out. But that’s no longer the case.…

If you exercise without tracking it, did you exercise at all? Don’t take the risk of missing a discipline: strap the best running smartwatch to your wrist for a guaranteed calorie count while you’re doing sports. Whether you’re a runner, a lunger or just looking to get a bit fitter, the top tickers offer total fitness assistance. The top options below can analyse your activity, provide detailed training feedback and guide you to a new PB – on the road, in the gym or underwater. Besides keeping tabs on your sweaty metrics, today’s crop of clever trackers can also monitor…

Samsung finally made a folding device I can get behind. No, not a phone. I’m still unconvinced by foldable phones – doubly so by the ones designed so you can run two apps simultaneously. I think one app running at once is often too much for a phone, given how much mine steals my attention. And I’m also not talking about the Flexible Cabinbag, a massive folding tablet that can disguise itself as a briefcase, like the world’s most stupid Transformer. Instead, the folding gadget that’s caught my eye is Samsung Flex Gaming. Let’s get one thing out of the way: the name…

You’ve probably read about HDR content on your television, smartphone, or camera. But high dynamic range (HDR) technology comes in several formats, all promising a stunning visual experience—so which HDR format should you use? What Is High Dynamic Range TV? Samsung There is more to TV picture quality than screen resolution alone, with contrast, color, and detail playing essential roles. High dynamic range (HDR) technology enhances picture quality by expanding the contrast between a TV’s deepest blacks and brightest whites while offering a broader spectrum of colors than its non-HDR counterparts. The result is a more immersive viewing experience that…

They say violence never solves anything, but those who engage in fisticuffs on a streaming service near you beg to differ. Witness the likes of Jackie Chan or Jean-Claude Van Damme — individuals with a knack for solving problems (or removing them), whether it’s with their fists, sharp instruments or ordinary household objects such as a feather duster. What’s more, these characters, whether protecting their loved ones, homes, or countries, look totally badass while doing so, performing all manner of acrobatic feats or pummeling foes with their dozen-hit combos. In honour of new martial arts film, Love Hurts, we’re listing…

Samsung’s Vision AI, unveiled at CES 2025, promises to revolutionize how we interact with our TVs. But while the buzz around Vision AI is undeniable, I’m not convinced it’s time for an upgrade just yet. 5 AI Picture Enhancements Aren’t Really Groundbreaking Samsung Samsung is touting its AI Auto HDR remastering, AI Color Boosting Pro, and AI upscaling as game-changers for picture quality. And sure, these features sound impressive on paper. But how much better can a TV picture actually get? Modern TVs already deliver stunning visuals, with 4K and 8K resolutions offering razor-sharp clarity. While AI enhancements might tweak…

If you’re paying for the privilege of using a service, the last thing you want to see or hear is ads. Unfortunately, Spotify seems to have a recurring bug causing Premium users to hear ads between songs. However, the streaming service claims that the bug has now been fixed… again. Spotify (Re)Fixes Bizarre Premium Ads Bug At the beginning of February, some Spotify Premium users claimed to be hearing ads between songs. Which should not happen to anyone paying for Spotify, as Spotify Premium promises “ad-free music listening.” Spotify investigated, and quickly claimed to have fixed the bug. However, the…

Ever wondered how and why people start tech brands? In this interview Adam Norris spills the beans on starting Pure Electric scooters after being successful in Britain’s biggest pensions company, Hargreaves Lansdown. He opens up about talking just one week a year off, a travel schedule fit for a pilot and how F1 has influenced his product.  I take one week a year off work I’m going to Portugal – there’s a place where there’s no human beings and we have a Villa there. With Lando, and all the things I do, I travel the world anyway – I enjoy…