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Apple Vision Pro was in the works for a long time. But the reaction from both users and developers has been somewhat underwhelming over the last couple of years, even if the technology on board has to be experienced to be believed (the Wall Street Journal published a particular damning article from users’ perspectives). What it can do is simply incredible. Now there’s a second version of the Vision Pro headset with the latest M5 chip – but when will we get a genuine successor? The M5 version is still called Apple Vision Pro rather than Apple Vision Pro 2,…

I have been slowly trying to move away from streaming services as much as I can, and I started taking control of my own media again. Music is obviously a high priority in that category, so I have been choosing local playback more and more. Obviously, listening to music on my phone is a big part of that. Spotify and Apple Music technically support local playback, but they are not really built for it. I wanted a dedicated app (preferably open source) that actually prioritizes local files rather than treating them as an afterthought, and I think I’ve found the…

Snapping up one of the best phones for photography is something more of us are doing, now that cameras have become the biggest differentiators between handsets. New hardware and software improvements are also coming thick and fast with each new launch. But which is the best? The reality, of course, is that not all smartphones are made equal, especially when it comes to camera performance. We’ve rounded up some of the best top-tier smartphone cameras for photography currently available, based on years of expertise. If you’re after the best cameraphone, look no further than this lot: Why you can trust…

With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best phones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. From retro revivals to cutting-edge clamshells, these best flip phones are perfectly pocketable, yet don’t skimp on top-tier hardware. Perhaps you prefer a larger book-style foldable with a little more substance? Read about the best foldable phones here. By hiding a larger screen on the inside, flip phones are half the size of a traditional smartphone. Their outer screens are getting smarter and smarter, too, saving…

Game of Thrones became a TV phenomenon in a way that’s hard shows to replicate nowadays. There’s no one reason for its success. Its set pieces blurred the lines between movies and TV. It was wonderfully cast and lushly filmed. But its biggest ace in the hole was its source material: the Song of Ice and Fire books by George R.R. Martin, an as-yet-unfinished fantasy epic full of the sort of granular detail that turns ordinary readers into obsessive superfans. A lot of that detail made the jump to the small screen. On Game of Thrones, every character had a…

I’m a sucker for a long-running show, because I am a binge-watcher at heart. So what’s better for that than something with five or six seasons and a bunch of episodes? From binge-worthy thrillers to twisty, philosophical sci-fi shows, there are just so many options to choose from nowadays. So many series that can occupy weeks or months of your time, and given the state of the world, it’s a valid way to unwind as well. But what about when your time is rather limited, or you’re just not feeling up to making a substantial watching commitment? Well, luckily, that’s…

It’s 8pm on a Monday night. The kids are in bed, finally, and now it’s time for my wife and I to do some serious Netflix-and-chilling. Tonight, we’re going to endeavor to finally start watching Stranger Things, after hearing it being recommended for years by everyone I talk to. And like most, we subscribe to multiple streaming services: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, to name a few. In 2025, many have cut the cord and stopped paying for linear cable and instead have opted for streaming. But therein lies a problem: how do you find which streaming service has a particular series…

Beneath Amazon’s Fire TV Stick’s polished surface, it is still running on an Amazon-developed Android skin. This means the homescreen is riddled with ads, the App Store is restrictive and offers limited app choice, and, more often than not, a buggy UI that prioritizes Amazon’s own ecosystem. I was tired of such limitations, as I owned the hardware but still felt like I was in Amazon’s walled garden. In short, my Fire TV Stick wasn’t working as I wanted, so I installed these apps that unlocked its full potential. Brand Amazon Operating System Fire OS Experience brilliant 4K Ultra HD…

Every day in 2025, millions of shoppers scroll past businesses with empty review sections, silently questioning their credibility. Yet the fix lies not in begging, but in understanding the human mind. BrightLocal’s 2025 Local Consumer Review Survey reveals that 68 per cent of customers will leave a Google review when asked personally, while Trustmary’s meta-analysis shows compliance soaring to 72 per cent when the request feels effortless. These figures expose a psychological truth: people crave reciprocity, consistency, and ease. Master these three forces—drawn from decades of research by Robert Cialdini and others—and a 30-second ask becomes a five-star pipeline. The…

Most employees in the UK see a tax code printed on their payslip, P60 or P45—but few actually understand what it means. Yet this seemingly simple set of numbers and letters determines how much tax you pay, whether you’re receiving the correct personal allowance, or if HMRC believes you owe additional tax. For many, especially those with multiple incomes, benefits in kind, or pension income, the tax code silently adjusts their take-home pay each month. Understanding it is the first step to ensuring your employer or pension provider is deducting the right amount of tax—not too much, not too little.…