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Not every budget smart TV is a hidden gem—some are just cheap for a reason. Finding a quality budget-smart TV is harder than it looks unless you know how to cut through the noise and spot the real winners without wasting your money. 5 Supported Smart TV OS A smart TV’s operating system (OS) significantly impacts your overall user experience. Yet, it’s often overlooked in favor of flashy specs or screen size. The OS determines how smooth the interface feels, how easily you can navigate between apps, and which apps are available. So, before you get that new TV, check…

Audible now offers audiobooks narrated by AI-generated voices, helping publishers turn more books into audio. Is this an opportunity for those with limited budgets, more choices for the listeners, or a death knell for human narrators? AI Voices Are Expanding the Audiobook Library Audible announced it’s working with select publishers to produce audiobooks using AI narration. The idea is simple: many books never make it into audio because hiring a human narrator is expensive and time-consuming. By using AI-generated voices, publishers can release more titles faster and cheaper. There are over 100 AI voices to choose from. To begin with,…

Looking to buy the best mid-range laptop? It’s a smart move. Why splurge over a grand on a machine if you won’t fully utilise all its premium features? Like mid-range phones, mid-range laptops once meant compromises in performance and speed, but fortunately, technology has come a long way. Today, you can find sleek, fast notebooks for around US$700 / £700 or less, offering more than enough power to handle both work and entertainment. In other words, unless you’re after the ultimate gaming laptop or need a high-end laptop for video rendering, opting for a well-priced laptop with impressive – though…

I’ll admit it: I’ve been getting quietly frustrated with Android’s look and feel recently. Not because it’s bad – it’s actually been fine – functional, clean, polished, and powering some of the best phones around, but recently it’s felt increasingly… boring. Now Google has shown off Android 16, with a bolder, smarter, more emotionally connected interface – and suddenly, I’m excited about Android updates again. I haven’t used Android 16 yet – but I’ve seen it in action. This is the update I’ve been waiting for. Not because it’s packed with new features (though it is), but because it finally…

Summary Consider room size and shape for sound dispersion and reverb control in open-plan spaces. Choose soundbars with virtual surround sound technology for an immersive experience. Look for features like audio format support and room calibration for an optimal sound performance. My open-plan apartment is amazing, but it has some specific quirks that affect how audio equipment performs. But that doesn’t mean I can’t use speakers and a soundbar—it just means there are some extra considerations to make sure it sounds great. My Room Size and Shape Jack Mitchell/MakeUseOf The first consideration was the size and shape of my room.…

Introduction I first got to drive the Jeep Avenger a couple of years ago now and, while it had obvious off-road looks, it didn’t feel like it was going to be that capable in the dirt. When I tried it on dusty tracks, rather than rocky terrain covered in mud, it behaved as expected. It was respectable – but still looked better when pootled around town in its brash metallic yellow paint job. There’s now an updated version of the compact SUV, which is available in three variants – the Upland, the Overland and this, The North Face edition. Created…

If you travel frequently you may want to consider getting a GMT watch. What exactly is a GMT watch? Quite simply, it’s a watch that can show two or even three different time zones at once. It does this in a remarkably simple way, with no sub-dials and just a single extra hand. How does it work exactly? The extra hour hand completes one lap of the dial every 24 hours, instead of every 12, and points to a 24-hour scale on the bezel. With a glance, you can see the position of the hour and minute hand, plus the…

Whether you need a laptop for work, play, or something else entirely, having the best laptop for your needs can make all the difference in getting things done efficiently. With major leaps in AI integration, efficiency-focused chipsets, and game-changing battery life thanks to next-gen silicon from Apple, Intel, and AMD, 2025’s top notebooks are leaner, faster, and smarter than ever. Many ditch the fan altogether without breaking a sweat, while others handle ray-traced gaming and 4K editing on the fly. Compared to models even two years ago, you’ll see huge improvements in performance-per-watt, portability, and display quality – making now…

What’s the best gaming console? That’s a question gamers have debated for as long as consoles have existed. The truth is, it’s one of the most subjective discussions in the world of technology. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you figure out which one might be the best option for you. Of course, the answer will depend on your gaming preferences, budget, and who you plan to play with. If you’re after a console for family gaming, your choice will probably differ from one geared toward solo adventures. And if handheld gaming is your thing, we have a…

Apple’s upcoming launches are always ones to watch. 2025’s iPhone 17 will be no different, and it’s at the top of my list of the best upcoming phones. But it’s the iPhones that are coming afterwards that seem more interesting right now. Apple’s roadmap for the iPhone has looked the same for a while now – four new models, a September release, and the same “you won’t believe how slightly better this camera is” spiel. But, the tech giant has been teasing big things to come for a while. A leaked memo from Apple’s head hardware honcho said that “big things…