Author: Press Room
Like many of us, I have always used my smart TV with apps I installed myself, including the usual suspects, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, Spotify, etc., and have to admit I never gave much thought to anything that might have come preinstalled. Lately, however, I have experienced streaming burnout, and I’ve been seeking Live TV alternatives for casual entertainment, such as Tubi, Pluto TV, and Plex. What I didn’t realize was that many manufacturers, including Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL, Philips, and Toshiba, offer built-in free live TV channels via proprietary platforms, with no subscriptions and no setup required.…
Rolex launched seven new watches at Watches and Wonders 2026. I’ve now had the chance to see and handle all of them in the metal. Here’s my verdict, ranked from favourite to least favourite. 1. Oyster Perpetual 36 – Jubilee motif dial This is my pick of the collection. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the press images, but in person it’s completely charming and joyful. The dial carries the Rolex name repeated across its surface in ten contrasting colours, referencing the Jubilee motif first introduced in the late 1970s. It sounds like it could be too much, and…
Tablets have become go-to gadgets for a lot of people, sitting neatly between a phone and a laptop. The good news? You don’t need to splash out on a flagship model to get something worthwhile. Today’s budget tablets pack in sharp screens, solid performance, and plenty of features for far less money. Whether you’re after a device for streaming, gaming on the go, reading, or light work, there’s a wallet-friendly option out there. It wasn’t always like this. Early budget tablets often felt like a compromise – slow processors, flimsy builds, and a bare-bones app selection. But things have moved…
Tudor launched six new watches at Watches and Wonders 2026, and having spent time with all, here’s my verdict of them all. It’s a safe, sensible and commercial collection from Tudor – and that’s no bad bad thing. Tudor has made meaningful upgrades fans have been asking for, and there isn’t a weak watch in the lineup. The biggest surprise was the absence of the long-rumoured Big Block Chrono, though word on the ground suggests it could arrive at a separate event later in the year. Here’s every new Tudor, reviewed and ranked. Black Bay 58 This is my favourite Tudor launch of 2026.…
I’m pretty sure Govee won’t rest until every last inch of my house and garden are covered in colour-changing LEDs. The smart light specialist’s latest effort doesn’t even need to take up permanent residence: it’s a freestanding installation that can jazz up any corner of your yard, no drills or ladders required. The Govee Lightwall, which is on sale in the US right now for $450, has what the firm says is the industry’s highest LED density: a whopping 1536 RGBIC bulbs cover a 6.2×8.5m area, giving you a 32×48 pixel grid that can be customised with all sorts of…
All our picks from the platform that brings Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and more to your living room The House of Mouse entered the streaming space five years ago and since then it hasn’t messed about. Disney+ is now a major streaming service with over 150 million users and plenty of stuff for those subscribers to get their teeth into – including loads of glorious Ultra HD content for 4K TV owners. Despite being a relative TV-on-demand newbie compared to Netflix and Prime Video, Disney+ is crammed with great entertainment, from animated classics to Pixar, Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney’s…
Was this weekend your first chance to finally ditch the winter wardrobe and enjoy some long-awaited sunshine? For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere starting to see trees blossom back into life and temperatures rise, summer feels right around the corner – something Govee wants to help you take full advantage of with its latest set of smart lights. The Outdoor Chromatic String Lights aren’t your regular festoon lights: Govee says they’re first of their kind with per-bulb rainbow effects, for transforming your garden, patio, balcony or pergola into a 24/7 colourful hangout. Launching as 10- and 20-light strings,…
Ever since Iron Man stormed into cinemas in 2008, superheroes have had a non-stop presence on the big and small screens. But rarely have we been in a situation like this, where there are three terrific superhero shows all running at the same time that all offer something different. Those shows are Daredevil: Born Again, currently running its second season on Disney+; Invincible, currently running its fourth season on Prime Video; and The Boys, currently running its fifth and final season, also on Prime Video. Which of these series you like best comes down to taste, but having all three…
Netflix remains the best streaming service out there because of the sheer amount of content on offer, from dramas to comedies to great shows you’ve never heard of until they suddenly blow up out of nowhere. But not all of that content stays on the service forever. A lot of the best stuff on Netflix isn’t actually made in house, which means it’s subject to licensing agreements, which means it may come and go from the service over time. One of the funniest series on Netflix is about to leave, and it deserves the spotlight before it goes. Documentary Now!…
Most Android TVs are usable out of the box. Essential apps come pre-installed, so you can start streaming without ever looking at the Play Store. But the real fun begins once you install third-party apps. These are what actually unlock the true potential of your Android TV. Over the years, I’ve tried dozens of apps, and there are a few I simply can’t live without. These make my Android TV easier to navigate, let me remap my remote, and even allow me to manage everything right from my phone. Related I plugged a Raspberry Pi into my smart TV and…