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We chat with the cast of Annie about what it’s like to star in one of this year’s most anticipated Broadway shows for young audiences.Wednesday November 7 2012ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Rory Halperin Just in time for our New York’s Best for Families issue, Annie, one of the most beloved NYC-based musicals for young audiences, returns to Broadway. After our photo shoot with the cast of Annie, we sat down to chat with Lilla Crawford, the 11-year-old Los Angeles native who takes on the role of the spunky redhead, and the seven young actors who play the orphans. The girls talk…

Key Takeaways Listen to music/podcasts while doing other activities to boost your Spotify listening hours. Listen passively through smart speakers while multitasking to rack up more streaming time. Use Spotify’s radio and smart shuffle features to increase listening hours without any effort. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT One of the best aspects of using Spotify is the annual Wrapped roundup that shows you stats related to your listening habits. As well as determining your most-played songs, favorite genres, and preferred artists, Spotify Wrapped also tracks your listening time. If your total listening time matters to…

The sleigh’s been polished, the reindeers are in training and the elves have filed the flight plans. It’s official: Santa Claus is once again coming to town. Need some help with your letter to the man in red? We’ve wrapped up the ultimate Christmas 2024 wish list right here, full to overflowing with hundreds of gadget gifts. From tech toys to photography gear, each of our guides includes ideas fit for different interests and recipients. Shopping on a budget? Check out our list of top gifts for under $100/£100. Giving to a gamer? Win at Christmas with our list of…

It’s nearly time for Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days, which are sort of like a second Prime Day. Which is sort of like a mini Black Friday. And what better way to celebrate than with cheap gadgets? These Amazon device deals are leading the charge. Amazon loves to lower the price of its own devices, with deep discounts across Echo, Kindle, Fire and more gear including Ring and Eero. Go directly to the top Amazon US device deals Go directly to the top Amazon UK device deals Like Prime Day, the Big Deals Days are a two-day shopping event exclusive to Prime members. It…

Quick LinksAR Headsets and Smart Glasses In recent years, neural processing units (NPUs) have become more and more capable. With these new AI edge processors becoming more accessible to manufacturers, we are now experiencing a surge of new innovative AI products that can revolutionize how we use and interact with technology. Here are the ones I’m really excited about: MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 AR Headsets and Smart Glasses AI is bringing wearables into the future, and AR glasses and headsets are leading the way. Meta’s Quest 3, for example, combines its own Meta…

Our pick of the best gifts for gamers for Christmas 2024 Twinkly Matrix The Twinkly Matrix might sound like a modern Keanu Reeves-starring remake, but it is, in fact, a hypnotic ambient lighting setup suited to gamers and tech enthusiasts. An LED curtain that boasts the highest density in its class, it has 500 individually mappable lights capable of creating stunning visual effects. Wall-mountable and app-controlled, it offers unlimited customisation options, from relaxing gradients to pulsating patterns. PC screen mirroring capabilities add an immersive layer to gaming sessions, extending on-screen action into your room, and it’s also compatible with Alexa…

Amazon is once again doing something called Prime Big Deal Days this week. It’s taking place on the 8th and 9th October, so expect plenty of great deals on both Amazon US and Amazon UK over those days. But next week is too far away! Especially with the weekend giving you ample time to do some online shopping. And to also check pricing history to make sure you’re getting a good deal. So while you’ve got the time to shop, here’s my top pick of the best early Prime Day deals for your weekend. Amazon Echo Pop – down to…

Looking for the best gifts under $100 / £100? As luck would have it, you can bag plenty of excellent festive tech gifts for less. OK, so you can’t wrap up a brand-new console on a budget. But you can find a whole host of Yuletide treats without going into the red. From smart speakers to retro phones, and even camera-toting doorbells, the list below features our pick of the top Christmas gadget gifts you can buy for £100 or less. The best bit? None of them will make your recipient feel short-changed. Our pick of the best gifts under…

Key Takeaways Hi-res music streaming offers enhanced detail and better dynamics for a more accurate music experience. The industry takes hi-res music seriously, with most major streaming services and other services providing high-resolution sound. High-resolution music is the future of streaming, driven by consumer demand, technological advancements, and industry support. A combination of faster internet and advanced audio codecs has given us better-quality audio streaming than ever before. We can now listen to high-resolution music wherever we want, even using a wireless connection. The big question, though, is whether high-resolution audio is worth getting excited about and whether it really…

Quick LinksHow I Use Video Insights to Translate YouTube Videos How to Use Video Insights to Translate Non-YouTube Videos If you’ve ever tried translating a video into another language, you know how quickly it can turn into a time-consuming task. That’s where ChatGPT, specifically with a plugin called Video Insights, comes in to make the process smoother and faster. What Is Video Insights? Video Insights is a ChatGPT plugin that allows you to translate as well as generate transcripts from videos. It’s handy for those who need to work with content in different languages without specialized software. The speed of…