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He was Involved in XR before the first HTC VIVE was even launched, Thomas Dexmier, the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for HTC VIVE in EMEA, has a very busy career in tech. What makes him tick? We learn about his techy childhood, moving to the other side of the world on a whim and how he recently defended the fortress of Carcassonne, in 1304… My role is a bit of everything. One of the great things about HTC is that we are pretty open and flat-structured. My day-to-day role is head of the EMEA region with a focus on sales and…

If your life feels like a constant juggling act of overlapping deadlines, back-to-back video calls, and tabs multiplying faster than you can close them, then Currys might just have the upgrade to help you stay ahead. Right now, you’ll find a selection of the latest Copilot+ PCs – powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors and built-in AI – all ready and willing to revitalise your productivity and entertainment shenanigans. With everything from razor-thin ultraportables to big-screen multitasking machines on offer, these laptops are tailor-made for people who never stop moving – and who need tech that can keep pace. Each…

I was growing tired of algorithm-fed playlists serving up the same old sounds. Then I discovered Bandcamp, which offers a welcome retreat for music lovers seeking originality, variety, and discovery far beyond the mainstream echo chamber. Now I’m hooked! Discover Music You Won’t Hear Elsewhere Don’t get me wrong, I love Spotify, and having over 100 million tracks at my fingertips is great. However, I do have one major gripe, and that is with its curated playlists. In fact, I have found that every mainstream platform I have trialled—whether it’s Spotify, Apple Music, Qobuz, or Amazon Music—primarily pushes content from…

When they’re not in use, our smart TVs dominate the wall with a big, empty screen that adds nothing to the room. That’s why I customize my Fire TV Stick to transform my TV into a visual feature, even when it’s in standby mode. Why I Customize My Fire TV Stick Backgrounds Customizing your Fire TV backgrounds effectively turns your TV into a large digital picture frame. For general use, my Fire TV Stick sources pictures from my dedicated Fire TV Screensaver album, which are displayed as a revolving carousel throughout the day. Alternatively, I’ll create multiple folders containing holiday…

While decking your house out with smart security camera can make your life easier, it comes with one big problem: charging. Most smart home devices run on battery, so you need to juice them up. Solar cams make up for this, but you usually need an extra bit of kit. But Baseus’ new option doesn’t, which makes it one of the best and most affordable 24/7 security cameras I’ve seen. The new Baseus S1 Lite has a built-in solar panel, which is arguably the star of the show. Two and a bit hours of sunlight per day is apparently enough to keep…

I’m always on the lookout for apps that enhance Plex, whether it’s fetching accurate metadata or organizing my library. In my search, these Plex apps won me over after just one interaction and have already become part of my go-to for each Plex installation. 7 Amazon Alexa Josh Dolloghan / MakeUseOf Controlling gadgets with your voice is good fun, especially if you have an army of smart home devices, so why not add Plex to that list? I know I lose the remote at least every other day, and having a hands-free backup to control media playback would be nice.…

Your smart TV most certainly has plenty of mainstream apps pre-installed, like Hulu, but what about the obscure ones? These apps, for one reason or another, don’t get the attention they deserve, so I’m here to help. 7 Lifetime Movie Club I love artsy movies and having my brain and perspective challenged, but sometimes I just want to enjoy cheesy, low-effort content. For nearly a year, I’ve had a subscription to Lifetime Movie Club, and boy, is there a lot of cheese here. I can’t help but admit it’s what makes the movies really entertaining, like the strange pull The…

Toward the end of every year, social feeds overflow with Spotify Wrapped flexes—colorful, curated snapshots of our year in music. But I’m too impatient to wait that long. There’s an easier, better way to show off your taste whenever you want. Spotify Wrapped Ignores How We Actually Discover Music Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped introduced a feature called Your Music Evolution, in an attempt to chart our music taste month by month. Spotify But it still misses how we discover music. Think about your last great musical find. Was it during a 2 a.m. rabbit hole session? Or perhaps you discovered your…

Cheap earbuds might seem like a bargain, but they often skip crucial features that make all the difference. The real question is: which features are you sacrificing without even knowing it? 6 Water Resistance Certification Gavin Phillips / MakeUseOf Cheap earbuds either skip water protection entirely or offer vague “splash-resistant” claims without any official rating. That leaves you guessing whether a sweaty workout or light rain might damage your earbuds. High-end earbuds, however, typically come with proper IP (Ingress Protection) ratings, like IPX4, IPX5, or even IPX7. IP ratings indicate how well your earbuds can withstand water or dust. For…

Fed up with shelling out big bucks for a flashy flagship? You’ll probably want one of the best mid-range smartphones instead. Gone are the days when opting for a sensibly-priced phone meant settling for a lacklustre experience; today’s crop offer performance and looks to match or even rival top-tier models, all for under $600/£600. Look through the following devices and you’ll spot premium styling, more than enough CPU muscle, and battery life that easily lasts throughout the day. Many come equipped with surprisingly good cameras, too. They’re built to last and should serve you for years to come. Our guide…