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Foldable e-bikes are becoming more and more common but they’re a premium choice, with most options north of £2000 and some – like this one – quite a lot more at £2899. Volt bikes is based in the UK and the care and craftsmanship is evident in the quality of the ride here. Like Volt’s other bikes, the design is quite distinctive. It’s finished simply in brushed aluminium which is great for durability and it provides a really stunning look, too. As with other foldable bikes in general it looks a little odd if you’re used to riding a…
If Bear Grylls appeared at a festival like Glastonbury or Coachella he’d probably extol the virtues of being prepared. If you’re planning what to pack for your pitch we’ve got all the best camping gear for you. From illuminated tent pegs that shine bright all night, to compact campfires that can charge your smartphone, the gear below is guaranteed to upgrade your tented getaway. Oh, and check out our guide to the best outdoor speaker, too. With Glastonbury soon kicking the UK’s festival season off with a bang, folks should be prepared with some solid gear, a set of boots…
Ever paused mid-binge and thought, “Why don’t all streaming services have this feature?”. Or wished for a tool to make your movie nights more fun and interactive? With so many platforms vying for our attention, you’d think they’d go all out to include everything we want. Here are some cool features I wish more streaming services would adopt… MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Seamless “Watch Together” Options Streaming has become a social activity, even when friends and family are miles apart. Some platforms, like Amazon Prime Video’s Watch Party, allow users to watch content…
Looking for the best Fitbit for you? We don’t blame you. Fitbit makes some of the most popular smartwatches and best fitness trackers out there and there’s a whole bunch of reasons why they are still the best to have on your wrist to track things like your daily steps, sleep and generally get a better sense of your health and fitness. Now under the ownership of Google, Fitbit remains firmly (for now at least) in the business of building wearables that motivate you to get healthier, fitter and stronger, whether you’re young or old. Fitbit’s family of trackers and…
Hello and welcome to the Stuff Awards 2024. What a year! What a lot of gear! Struggling to remember what’s hot and what’s not? We’ve done the hard work for you – here we’re celebrating the very best tech to have come out in the last 12 months. Just don’t blame us if you end up buying yourself an extra Christmas present… Here’s where we reward the best tech we’ve seen during the year. And what better way to recognise that progress than with gongs. All celebrating their status as the cream of the gadgety crop. We’re revealing the winners…
There’s a lot to like about Apple Intelligence, although not always in the places you’d expect. I had high hopes for making ‘Memories’ videos from a text prompt. And it worked, catching me unawares by how great a job it made of building a video about my dearly departed dog. Good boy, iPhone. Good boy. But I got a very different and unexpected type of joy from notification summaries. Not through them being useful and saving me time, but because they were often deeply and amusingly surreal. In attempting to compress messages from friends, Apple Intelligence resorts to bizarre and…
Spotify is expanding its audiobook portfolio after striking a deal with Bloomsbury, a global publishing house with offices in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and India. This will add over 1,000 new titles to its library, giving subscribers more listening choices. More Books and Voices to Listen To “As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of Audiobook in Premium, there’s no better way to build on our momentum than with the addition Bloomsbury’s beloved library,” said Duncan Bruce, Director of Audiobook Partnerships and Licensing at Spotify. “This partnership allows us to expand our author line-up and give listeners an even wider array…
Smart TVs are the centerpiece of most modern living rooms. But like all tech, they don’t last forever. Over time, you might notice your once-reliable TV struggling to keep up with newer content, apps, or features. If you’re debating whether it’s time to make the leap to a newer model, here are some clear signs that your trusty TV might be due for retirement. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1 Your TV Is Sluggish Brady Meyers / MakeUseOf A sluggish smart TV can turn a relaxing evening into a frustrating one. If it takes forever…
So you’ve decided to invite Amazon’s smart assistant into your home? How hospitable. And if you’d like Alexa’s smarts inside a smart display, this is the list you need: we’ve tested every Echo Show in Amazon’s line-up, to help you pick your perfect smart home device. If you’d prefer an Echo that’s audio-only, be sure to check out our list of the best Amazon Echo speakers. But if you’re after touch controls, video calls and visual entertainment, it’s an Echo Show you need. And with three styles and four sizes to choose from, you might need some assistance to make…
Forget going out—why spend money on expensive cinema tickets when you can recreate the theatre experience right in your own living room with one of the best 4K TVs? By investing in a new television, you can enjoy stunning visuals and immersive entertainment without leaving your home. Even if you’re on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable options that will make a significant difference to your viewing experience. For those with a bigger budget, you can elevate your home theatre setup with top-of-the-line gear that brings the magic of the movies to your doorstep. Black Friday 2024 is…