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March 31
- I snapped hundreds of flower pics with the iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13 — and the results surprised me
- iOS 18.4 adds a dedicated Ambient Music feature, and I have 3 big questions
- Devil May Cry creator on making a super gothic Netflix anime series: 'Infusing comedy within action really makes it pop'
- Forget ChatGPT, try these 5 genuinely useful AI tools you've probably never heard of instead
- I’ve played Doom: The Dark Ages for three hours: here are 3 things I loved, and 1 that I didn’t
- 'I think he's Dorian Gray': The Bondsman showrunner on Kevin Bacon, demon hunting and blues music in the new Prime Video series
March 30
- Apple's M-series chips are so ridiculously good, I think it's time for an Apple gaming handheld
- Foldable iPhone – 5 key rumored features, from a liquid metal hinge to the return of Touch ID
- I tested the Tesla Powerwall 3 – going off-grid feels good, but it's a long-term investment rather than a quick fix
- Should you buy a new TV in 2025?
- I didn’t think it was possible to get this excited by a camera’s body cap, but the Sigma BF’s is beautiful
- What is AI Distillation?
March 29
- What if this is a Simulation? When We Were Real paints a gripping and not-too-pretty AI picture
- I put Hulu's High Potential on as background noise and ended up being completely engrossed
- Here are 3 settings I always use every time I talk to ChatGPT that make it more productive
- Snapdragon vs MediaTek chipsets: which is best for your smartphone?
- How I use AI to help my ADHD - 5 tools that will help you keep on top of life and 1 mistake to watch out for
- 3 discs to add to your 4K Blu-ray collection in March 2025
- This brutal new crime series has the most insane fight scene I've ever seen – and you won't believe the murder weapon
- 10 YouTube channels that act like a free personal trainer
- Is frame rate important for dash cam footage? I compared 30fps and 60fps clips from a 4K camera to find out
- What are convolutional neural networks?
- 5 hottest tech reviews of the week: an affordable mini-LED TV with a great picture and Huawei's new headphones are the best open-ears we've heard
- What are diffusion models?
March 28
- Intel Arc B580 vs B570: Which Battlemage GPU is right for you?
- Nvidia RTX 5080 vs RTX 5070 Ti: Should you spend a little more?
- I’ve got bad news for you if you use ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Gemini as your main search tool - AI web search isn't worth your time, yet
- What is Pika.art: everything you need to know about the AI video generator
- I used ChatGPT to engage in a debate about zombies but did its arguments leave me for dead?
- Pi is a friendlier, cosier alternative to ChatGPT – whether that's a good thing depends on you
- What is Steve.ai: everything you need to know about the AI video content tool
- I compared ChatGPT's new image generator to DALL-E 3, and it's an astonishing improvement, if you have the patience
March 27
- What is BERT, and why should we care?
- Why are AI context windows important?
- 17 Marvel heroes I want to see added to the Avengers: Doomsday cast – Spider-Man, Ms Marvel, Wolverine, and more
- ChatGPT and Gemini Deep Research helped me choose an NHL team to support, and now I'm obsessed with ice hockey
- 'We don't intend to just build a product, we want to build a platform' — Backbone CEO on the future of its mobile gaming controller
- I’ve driven the new Dacia Bigster – and it's the cult EV brand's best-value hybrid so far
- “It's wildlife working for you” - how Agri-Tech can help revolutionize British farming as we know it
- I pitted Gemini 2.5 Pro against ChatGPT o3-mini to find out which AI reasoning model is best
March 26
- 5 things I want from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
- New watches, old tech: how Pebble is about to make a splash in a shrinking smartwatch pool
- Netflix's #2 most-watched show is the new madcap whodunnit The Residence –here are 3 more mysteries to stream next
- Here are 5 games that ChatGPT can play that you'll love
- I asked ChatGPT to explain cosmic mysteries like I’m five – and its analogies changed how I think
- I tried Google's new AI mode powered by Gemini, and it might be the end of Search as we know it
- Cyber threats are evolving everywhere – and "prevention alone is insufficient," says NordVPN CTO
- Encryption backdoors: privacy can be misused, "but the cost of a world without is so much higher"
March 25
- Gemini is pulling ahead of ChatGPT – combining Deep Research with Audio Overviews is one of the best uses of AI I’ve seen so far
- "Much more than just an eSIM service" - I spoke to the CEO of Saily about the future of travel and its impact on secure eSIM technology
- Intel Arc B580 vs Nvidia RTX 4060: Which cheap GPU is right for you?
- “No matter who you are, what you do, what form factor you choose” - how Intel is bringing AI advantage and unrivaled security to every industry and ecosystem
- Nvidia RTX 5080 vs RTX 4080 Super: should you upgrade to the latest Blackwell GPU?
- I tried Grok’s new AI image editing features – they’re fun but won’t replace Photoshop any time soon
March 24
- Disney+ celebrates 5 years of streaming with 2025 lookahead – here are 3 movies and shows I can't wait to watch
- inZOI early access is the most disappointed I’ve been with a game in years
- I switched to a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 five months ago and I haven’t looked back – here are five things you need to know before buying a foldable phone
- What is AI quantization?
- I think the rumored iPhone 17 Pro redesign looks great – but is it Apple enough?
- What is Hume: Bring emotional understanding to AI-generated voices
- What is Beautiful.ai: Create modern presentations in as little time as possible
- Andrew Koji reveals Gangs of London season 3's new mysterious assassin is like 'the human Terminator' in the Sky Original series
- What is Viggle: everything you need to know about the AI animation tool and meme generator
- What is Murf.ai: everything you need to know about the AI voice generator
- What is Asana AI: how the productivity tool uses AI to make your workflow more efficient
March 23
- The dawn of PCIe 7.0 could mean faster SSDs for everyone - but not just yet
- I went EV camping in a Rivian R1S, and here’s what I learned
- I tested Samsung's new wireless TV connection box, and gamers need to know one thing
- I’ve been using first-party controllers for decades, but Hall effect alternatives are now better than ever
- 5 things I want from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
March 22
- 5 questions Severance season 3 needs to answer when the Apple TV+ hit returns
- I’ve driven the Tesla Model 3, but Elon Musk is making it hard for us all to love the brand
- What is an anamorphic lens? And why I bought one for smartphone videography
- I switched back to cheap wired headphones after years of working out with wireless: here are 3 things I loved (and 2 I didn't)
- I think the iPhone 16e is too expensive – and as it turns out, so does nearly everybody else
- 5 amazing tech reviews of the week: LG's latest OLED TV is the best you can buy and Xiaomi's seriously powerful new phone
- 'Exploitative use of AI is social media; we already have it – it's called you don't own your data’: will.i.am talks tech, LG, and using AI responsibly
- What does your IP address reveal about you?
- Playing Assassin's Creed Shadows at 8K with the Nvidia RTX 5090 was a nightmare - until I turned on Multi Frame Gen
- I swapped my $3,000 camera for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra for a month – here's what I learned
- Gangs of London season 3 star reveals how her fearsome character has evolved in the Sky Original series: 'She has channelled all her vindictiveness'
- This fantastic backpack means I no longer dread going to work events and conferences quite so much
March 21
- The ultimate AI search face-off - I pitted Claude's new search tool against ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, and Gemini, the results might surprise you
- What is Rawbot? Everything we know about the AI comparison tool
- What is Duck.ai? Everything we know about DuckDuckGo’s privacy-focused AI chatbot
- What is Dream Machine: everything you need to know about the AI video generator
- Siri thinks the president is Keir Starmer, and 4 other examples of incompetency that make me yearn for an Apple Intelligence upgrade
- What is Zapier AI: everything you need to know about the AI automation tool
- What is Mention: everything you need to know about the free AI caption generator
- ‘We only build technology in the interest of storytelling’ – Disney’s associate lab director of Robotics on the Star Wars BDX Droids and what lies ahead
- The surprising reason ChatGPT and other AI tools make things up – and why it’s not just a glitch
- I tried 15 hosts for streaming and hosting Minecraft games and these are the best
- What is Ideogram: Get creative with typography using this AI image generator
- ‘Never say never’ – we ask Hitman developer if Project 007 is coming to VR, and learn how Hitman VR was fixed for PSVR 2
- What is Le Chat: everything you need to know about Mistral AI’s chatbot
- What is OverallGPT? Everything we know about the AI writing platform
- What is Notion AI? Everything we know about the AI note taking assistant
- Is Gemini Canvas better than ChatGPT Canvas? I tested out both AI writing tools to find out which is king
March 20
- 3 new Disney+ TV shows I can't wait to stream in April with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 7 hidden features on your Apple Watch you should start using right now
- Yellowjackets season 3 is the #2 show on Paramount+ – here are 3 more thrilling dramas to survive next
- South of Midnight's audio team shed light on the game's unique approach: 'Games tend to follow certain formulas, and this wasn’t one of them'
- Is using a VPN while gaming cheating? 5 myths you shouldn't believe about gaming with a VPN
- What is MindpoolAI? Everything we know about the AI model platform
- What is LunarLink? Everything we know about the AI model platform
- I pitted ChatGPT Deep Research against Gemini Deep Research - here's how Google's free tool compares to OpenAI's paid offering
March 19
- ChatGPT helped me pick my March Madness bracket - I doubt I’ll win, but if I do I owe AI a chunk of that $1 million cash prize
- The White Lotus season 3 episode 5 proves that Mike White’s theme for the series is only just starting to unravel
- What is PlayAI: Everything we know about this text-to-speech, voice-cloning platform
- If Nintendo Switch 2 is getting GameCube support, here are the seven games I most want to see
- What is Jupitrr AI: Everything we know about this social media-friendly video B-roll generator
- What is Meta AI: everything you need to know about the social network’s AI assistant
- Why am I suddenly getting so many spam emails?
- What is Sora? Everything we know about OpenAI's AI video generator
- What is Looka? Everything we know about the AI logo and brand building tool
- Gemini Gems are now free - here are 4 ways you can use custom AI experts to help cope with the stresses of your busy life
March 18
- Saw XI has reportedly been 'quietly canceled' and I'm not ready to call time on Jigsaw's twisted games
- QLED vs OLED vs micro-LED: Which is the best TV tech in 2025?
- I hate to say it Apple TV+, but Severance season 2 has a pacing problem
- Netflix confirms Happy Gilmore's long-awaited comeback in new trailer, and I hope it won't be a swing and a miss
- How users benefit from Dark Web monitoring
- Should you use ChatGPT to win an argument? I spoke to mental health and relationship experts to find out
- PCIe lanes explained: Bandwidths, slots, and uses in 2025
- Gemini Deep Research is now free - here are 4 ways to get the most out of Google’s awesome AI tool
March 17
- 5 better prompts to use with ChatGPT
- More YouTubers are getting their own TV shows – here are 3 with over 75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- What is Hostinger AI web builder? Everything we know about the helpful AI website building tool
- I'm rewatching We Are Newcastle United on Prime Video after my club's exhilarating Carabao Cup win
- What is Hix.ai? Everything we know about the AI writing platform
- What is Frame Generation? The GPU technology explained in 2025?
March 16
- Cover your tracks: the risk of sending unencrypted files
- I’ve tried Nissan’s latest advanced driverless technology – and it handles 60mph on rural roads better than most humans
- What is AMD EXPO? The RAM technology explained in 2025
- I’m a Garmin expert: here are 5 things I change on every Garmin watch straight away
March 15
- Disappointed by The Electric State? Here's 4 reasons you should watch Tales From the Loop on Prime Video
- 5 unmissable tech reviews of the week: why the MacBook Air (M4) should be your next laptop and the best sounding OLED TV ever
- I've test-driven more than 20 electric cars in the past year – here are my top 8 EVs of 2025 so far
- What's the best camera sensor format? You told us your clear favorite – here's why it's not that simple
- I tried the "world's most secure VPN" and while it's not the VPN you'll want, you'll need it sooner than you think
- How can we make wearables more sustainable, and is it even possible?
- The new LG OLED TV feature I’m most excited about is Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation – here’s why
- What is XMP? The Intel RAM technology explained
- What is GDDR7? The latest VRAM technology explained
March 14
- I review TVs for a living, and here are the 3 best budget TVs you can buy today
- 5 reasons your PS5 needs a VPN
March 13
- PC case sizes explained: all form factors available in 2025
- I saw Sony’s next-gen RGB mini-LED TV tech in action, and OLED TVs should be worried
- I asked ChatGPT to invent 6 philosophical thought experiments – and now my brain hurts
- What is Onion over VPN?
- How to use a VPN to watch Formula 1
- What is HeyGen? Everything we know about the AI video platform
March 12
- “It’s made our jobs harder, not easier” - ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins on AI
- Netflix's #3 show has a flawless 100% on Rotten Tomatoes – here are 3 more powerful dramas to watch after Toxic Town
- I used Gemini AI to declutter my Gmail inbox and saved myself 5 hours a week – here’s how you can do the same
- Motherboard sizes explained: which should you buy in 2025?
- What are data removal services?
- Sell Smart: Quick, easy, and secure camera gear solutions with MPB
- 5 hidden features on your Garmin watch you're probably not using, but should be
- Netflix's official Devil May Cry trailer features music from my favorite alternative rock band and it's taken me on a serious nostalgia trip
- What is Speechify? Everything we know about the AI text-to-speech tool
- What is OpenAI's Deep Research? Everything we know about the best AI research assistant
March 11
- The grand delusion: endpoint protection isn’t the magic pill, says Dr Zero Trust
- What is Google AI Studio? Everything we know about Google's AI builder
- What is GMTech? Everything we know about the best AI model subscription service
- I tried the Sigma BF camera everyone is talking about – it's truly stunning, but has one fundamental flaw
- Picture This is Prime Video's #1 movie, but it hasn't captured everyone – here are 3 more rom-coms to watch instead with over 85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- I drove an electric SUV that transforms into a pick-up, and it’s as fun as it is functional
March 10
- South by Southwest has given me 4 new horror movies to look forward to, including one from a dog's perspective
- What is Pictory: Everything we know about this business-focussed AI video generator
- 'It's bigger, bolder, and bleaker': The Wheel of Time season 3 cast teases what to expect from the Prime Video show's most daunting chapter yet
- The Studio already has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes – here are 3 more highly-rated comedies to watch before it's released on Apple TV+
- What is Alexa+: Amazon’s next-generation assistant is powered by generative-AI
- I've added 5 new movies and TV shows to my watchlist after they premiered at South by Southwest 2025
- Kali laid bare: the most famous Linux hacking distro of all time
March 9
- GTA 6's console-only launch reminds me of how much I despise console exclusivity - is it worth waiting years for PC ports?
- Why is there so much spyware hidden in the Play Store?
- Is walking a good exercise for weight loss?
- What is Gemini Code Assist? Everything we know about the AI coding tool
March 8
- 3 Netflix shows I stopped watching and wouldn't go back to
- 5 trailblazing tech reviews of the week: Nothing's stylish, affordable flagship and why you should buy AMD's new graphics card over Nvidia's
- The Leica I turns 100 years old – here’s why it’s one of the most influential cameras of all time
- I ditched all my strength training plans for a $99 smartwatch – here's what happened
- Why PrivadoVPN Free is still the best free VPN for streaming
- Spotify’s press conference with Lady Gaga shows that music streaming services really do think about the fans after all
- What is Compare AI Models? Everything we know about the really useful AI model comparison tool
March 7
- LG G5 vs LG G4: Is LG's new OLED TV the best yet?
- What is AI Studios by DeepBrain? Everything we know about the AI avatar maker
- MercurySteam CEO discusses upcoming new IP Blades of Fire: 'We love third person action adventure games and we wanted to revisit the genre'
- Why are streaming services getting better at detecting VPNs?
- Atomfall art director breaks down the survival game's condensed Lake District setting: 'It wasn't so much about how far you travel, but how many things you see along the way'
- I saw the LG C5 OLED TV's new personalized sound mode in action, and it's the best AI TV feature I've seen so far
March 6
- I wasn’t a Bob Dylan fan until I watched the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown in a 29-channel, 14,500-watt McIntosh and Sonus faber home theater
- Apple TV+ sells an Original thriller series to a rival streaming service for the first time, despite it starring Uma Thurman
March 5
- I saw LG's G5 flagship OLED TV next to last year's G4, and the brightness boost I was excited about is very real
- Samsung reportedly sold more OLED TVs than mini-LED in 2024, suggesting that if the price is matched, people have a favorite
- What is Adobe Sensei? Everything we know about Adobe's AI platform
- What is AITable? Everything we know about the AI productivity tool
- AI is more than just automation – it’s reshaping industries
- Running Point is a Netflix slam dunk – here are 3 more sports comedy shows with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes to enjoy next
- I've driven Hyundai's enormous Ioniq 9 – and it's the most luxurious EV the brand has ever made
- AI slop is taking over the internet and I've had enough of it
March 4
- The top 3 ground-breaking earbuds innovations we saw at MWC 2025
- TCL overtaking LG's premium TV sales is the inevitable result of OLED's biggest problem and mini-LED's biggest strength
- The three best health and fitness products unveiled at MWC 2025
- Can ChatGPT really replace a therapist? We spoke to mental health experts to find out
- Can you use ChatGPT to create a dream life? Why you should think before trying this viral TikTok trend
- Best of MWC 2025: the 10 top tech launches we tried on the show floor
- Here’s 5 cool things I got to see AWS is doing with AI and 5G at MWC 2025
March 3
- I test TVs for a living, and these 4 TVs are the best for bright rooms and beating reflections
- The 7 best toys we saw at Toy Fair 2025, from a Lego boat to a hatching, robotic dinosaur
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 blends Western gaming sensibilities with JRPG panache in 2025’s weirdest role-playing game
- I stopped saying thanks to ChatGPT – here's what happened
- I asked ChatGPT to work through some of the biggest philosophical debates of all time – here’s what happened
- The complete data protection system for your business
March 2
- 3 new movies on Netflix in March 2025 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- “Every organization is vulnerable” - ransomware dominates security threats in 2024, so how can your business stay safe?
- I streamed the totally silent AI protest album on Spotify and if you don't like AI stealing the voices of music icons, I think you should too
- The 6 most exciting cameras and lenses from CP+ 2025: from Sigma’s radical full-frame camera to Sony’s mega zoom lens
- I was sick for a week – here are six health changes my Apple Watch spotted
March 1
- I went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy A56, and it might just be better value than the Galaxy S25
- 5 hottest tech reviews of the week: the gorgeous, affordable iPhone 16e and Amazon's epic 21-inch Echo Show
- Alexa Plus needs a flagship smart speaker – here are 5 things I'd like to see in the next Echo
- I haven't been this excited about PC gaming in decades – and it's all thanks to my early time with Nvidia's RTX 5070
- Why DeepSeek R1 could be right for your business, and why the hysteria around it is wrong
- Wireshark to the cloud! Founders tell us about open source, Windows v Linux, and more
- How do obfuscated VPN servers help with streaming? Here's everything you need to know
- I'm finally enjoying running and all it took was ditching every app and training program in favor of this one new piece of gear
- 3 shows I'm most excited to stream on Apple TV Plus in March 2025 - including Seth Rogen's new comedy drama The Studio