Author: Press Room
Earlier this week, I went to one of those tech-show-in-a-basement affairs, where journalists are herded into a confined space with no natural light, no mobile signal, and lots of companies eager to show off shiny gadgets. These events always have a strange vibe as you shuffle around, try to snag the attention of reps, and occasionally lock eyes with someone you’ve definitely met before but whose name instantly escapes you. By far the busiest spot of the evening was the Fairphone display, a large chunk of which comprised an artistically dismantled Fairphone 6. It took the better part of an hour before I got…
I have said it before, but it’s worth repeating: science fiction is just one of those genres where it’s possible to make any sort of show or movie you want. While I love some fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi, there’s also something to be said for slowing the pace down a bit. Some of the great sci-fi movies that are underappreciated by audiences fit this definition for me. When it comes to something truly spectacular in the subgenre of sci-fi thriller, I think the best ones are actually the ones that slowly develop. A mystery unfolding, or characters developing, only for that…
The television industry can be a tough one to thrive in. Even if you have the most creative premise of all time and great writing and acting to go along with it, sometimes a show just does not find the ratings it needs to survive. At least not until its natural endpoint. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve fallen in love with a show, only for it to end on an unsatisfying cliffhanger. Even so, some of my most rewatched shows are ones that never really got the proper ending they deserved. Do I still hope for…
There’s another brand rolling into the robot vacuum arms race, quite literally. Dreame has just launched its latest batch of smart home kit in the UK. Most of the buzz is swirling around the Cyber 10 Ultra – Dreame’s first robot vac with a built-in grabbing arm that can move things, reach awkward nooks, and even pick up items weighing up to 500g. Having used robot vacs with arms before, I’m not certain that this is what we need. Rather, my attention is turned towards the mopping models – an area robotic dust-suckers usually struggle with. Yes, robot arms are…
I’ve been using subtitles on movies, TV shows, and video games for my entire life. I grew up using them at home, so it became the default for me. While I thankfully don’t have hearing issues, I prefer having subtitles to make sure I don’t miss any dialogue. That’s especially the case when modern audio mixing can be so poor, among other issues like characters whispering half the time, muttered statements while walking away being hard to understand, and similar. And my household is now multi-lingual, making subtitles even more important. Having used them for so long, there are points…
Our pick of the best fitness gifts for Christmas 2025 Form Smart Swim 2 Pro Form’s augmented reality goggles bring a splash of cyberpunk futurism to the local pool by displaying real-time performance metrics directly in your field of vision. Heart rate, stroke count, split times and more are all accounted for, while HeadCoach virtual coaching and SwimStraight open-water navigation offer guided improvement from session to session. Stats and tracking aside, they’re built to last and promise crystal-clear vision compared to traditional goggles. An advanced bit of kit for those who take their butterflies, crawls, and freestyles seriously, and it’s…
One of the footnotes of Amazon’s big Devices and Services event today was that it is about to introduce new software to replace Fire OS. And it’s introduced it first on the new Fire TV Stick 4K Select streaming stick which appears to sit between the Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Called Vega OS, there’s one key benefit of it that Amazon points out. It’s very fast and very responsive. Indeed, in its product details, it calls the Select “remarkably fast”. The software isn’t based on Android like Fire OS but it will also power…
You don’t need a Muppets medley to know it’s not always easy being green. Sure, you can bring your own bags and refill your own bottle, but one disposable purchase can offset all your offsetting. Keen to channel your inner Kermit this Christmas? Take a hop in the right direction with this selection of the best eco gifts. From recycled earbuds to smart air-purifying plant pots, the gadgets below are all built to be greener. Many use renewable or plant-based materials to tread lighter on the planet, while several also support environmental schemes – from planting trees to cleaning the…
As a big fan of the books that this show is based on, I was probably one of the most excited people in the world when Netflix brought The Witcher to life in live-action form. The first season really lived up to the hype, as well, perfectly capturing the tone and style of the various short stories in Andrzej Sapkowski’s dark fantasy world, if not the finer details. Then the cracks started to show, and I realized that The Witcher wasn’t going to be the adaptation I was hoping for. Things got even worse when the main star, Henry Cavill,…
In case you hadn’t heard, Amazon Prime Big Deals Days are back! It’s really just Amazon’s own version of Black Friday but a month early and follows up on the summer’s Prime Day. It starts on 7 October and will last until the end of 8 October. But don’t worry! I’ve been looking for deals and have found some incredible offers. As the name suggests, you need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the deals. You’ll be able to shop deals on items including electronics, video games, movies, toys, clothing, sporting goods and outdoor gear for patios, gardens and…