Author: Press Room

While I have had a Roku television for a little over three years now, it’s not something I have really properly utilized. I’m more likely to watch my streaming services on my Xbox Series X, as it’s a console I use constantly anyway. But recently, I’ve realized just how limited my Xbox can be when it comes to available applications. So, after years of being stuck in my ways, I have finally embraced my Roku television, as well as some tricks to make my Roku streaming experience more useful. The results have actually been far better than I could have…

Electric cars aren’t just for big budgets anymore. A few years back, most EVs sat firmly in the luxury camp, with hefty price tags and long waiting lists. Today, the picture looks very different. More manufacturers are offering models that don’t cost the earth (financially or environmentally), with better range, faster charging, and enough practicality for daily life. That means if you’ve been holding off on going electric because of cost, now’s a good time to take another look. “Affordable” is a moving target, of course. While EVs are still generally pricier than petrol cars up front, running costs tend…

Most smart TVs come with a few preinstalled apps to get you started. This typically includes streaming apps, but beyond that, there are plenty of useful apps that can take your smart TV experience to the next level. Some of my favorite apps—the ones I always install first—go beyond streaming. They let me browse the web, manage files, remap remote buttons, and even use my smart TV without the internet. These apps make the TV more functional, easier to navigate, and a lot more fun to use. Surf the web from your couch Browsing the web on a smart TV…

It’s not that I don’t like making Plex easier to use; I just take the time to use the tools at my disposal before I start incorporating another add-on, whether it’s an app or a plug-in. I’ve spent the better part of my time with Plex, mostly using the tools that the software comes with, but now I can say for certain that I should’ve ignored my instincts. Having just a few add-ons—apps or plugins, it doesn’t matter—has made Plex far easier to use, such as sorting my library or finding alternative uses for it. The time I put into…

As rarified smartphones go, this Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 reference handset is weapons-grade unobtanium. It’s Qualcomm’s way of showing off the muscle of its new 2026 chipset, and a clue what to expect from big-name brands like Samsung, Xiaomi and OnePlus when they eventually unveil their next-gen flagship phones. Based on my short time putting it through a gauntlet of tests at the firm’s Snapdragon Summit, it breaks new performance ground across the board – although that’s no surprise, based on the spec sheet. Naturally there’s a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 running the show, with two Prime cores…

Meta films are nothing new, but they remain a staple of Hollywood, and there’s a good reason for that. There’s something fun about a movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously, especially when it can be self-referential in intelligent ways. The new Anaconda reboot looks to be the latest line in meta filmmaking, as it seemingly focuses on two friends, played by Jack Black and Paul Rudd, who set off to remake the 1997 original only to find themselves face-to-face with an actual monstrous snake. Obviously, we don’t yet know if this approach will result in a quality end product,…

Looking for the best camera drone? You’re in the right place. Drones have utterly transformed how we capture the world around us. What once required a helicopter hire or an impossibly long selfie stick is now achievable with a gadget that fits in your rucksack – or even your pocket. These flying cameras have democratised aerial photography, enabling everyone from weekend adventurers to serious content creators to shoot cinematic footage from perspectives that were impossible just a decade ago. Today’s drones are hugely capable machines. The best models shoot 4K or better video at super smooth frame rates, capture hyper-detailed…

I grabbed two TCL 75-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart TVs with Fire TV last year, expecting a simple setup—just plug them in and start streaming the next great sci-fi movie on your watch list. Man, was I naïve about that. Spending time on the menus and experimenting with different options showed me that these things can do way more than what you get right out of the box. Customize your input names for instant recognition Stop playing HDMI roulette Have you ever sat there clicking through “HDMI 1,” “HDMI 2,” “HDMI 3,” wondering which one goes to your…

There’s a lot to love about digital photo frames – namely that someone other than you gets to see the thousands of photos you have gathering digital dust on your smartphone’s camera roll. When it comes to making an impact with your images, we say bigger is best, which is why we’ve chosen the Aura Walden 15in and the Skylight 15in frames to go head-to-head. The Aura Walden costs £299/$299, has a 1 year warranty and unlimited cloud storage. We like that, in contrast to the SkyLight Frame, happily, Aura doesn’t charge subscriptions or fees for their frames. Instead, users…

Every genre has its inherent strengths when it comes to stories, but for me, science fiction is one of the best because it allows creatives to explore the world not only as it is, but as it could be. Beyond that, sci-fi can be a great avenue for creating or perfecting new effects technology. It’s really a win-win for the film industry and creative storytelling. But not every science fiction movie gets the respect it deserves. Unfortunately, it’s a genre that tends to underperform at the box office, even if it can find a second life on streaming or digital…