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January 22
- Galaxy AI is at the core of the Samsung Galaxy S25 - here are the 5 best new features
- The new Razer Blade 16 just might shake up the thin and light gaming laptop market in a big way
January 21
- Entrepreneurs reveal the biggest challenges they faced when launching an online business
- RGB backlighting explained: why the next-gen TV tech is a big deal
January 20
- I went to the Alps to test Honor’s AI Super Zoom camera and the results are both fascinating and frightening
- Oscars frontrunner The Brutalist uses generative AI, and it might cost it the Best Picture prize
- HomePod mini 2: all the latest rumors, what we know and 5 things we want to see
January 19
- Is your business ready for DORA? Cisco ThousandEyes outlines the "three pillars" everyone needs to have in place to be resilient
- This ingenious iPhone grip has lived on my 15 Pro Max for six months – here's how it has transformed my iPhone camera experience
- The Lenovo Legion Go S is the true Steam Deck alternative we've all been waiting for - but should you buy it or wait for a better handheld?
- I finally streamed Emma Seligman’s first movie Shiva Baby on Mubi and it’s a must-watch for all Fleabag fans
- I tried an AI-powered headband that uses weird sounds to unblock your nose, and it actually worked
January 18
- The 5 hottest reviews of the week, from Samsung’s huge S10 Ultra tablet to the best mid-range Android phone you can get your hands on
- I’ve tried the new AI-powered MotorMia app – and it drags classic car mods into the 21st Century
- “It's the same doors that the good guys use, that the bad guys can walk through” - former White House tech advisor on data-centric security in the wake of Salt Typhoon
- LG 'four-stack' OLED TV panel explained: I've seen the dazzling 4,000-nit panel, and here's how it works
- 5 things the Apple Watch Ultra 3 should steal from the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
- “Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse” - is your business doing enough on DORA compliance?
- What is a botnet?
- Size does matter: how one reader’s email left me obsessed with headphone arm length (and sent me on a quest to find a model for larger heads)
- Trump 2.0 is a win for Big Tech – but it may not be for encryption
January 17
- From a new Mario Kart to mouse-like controls, these are my six biggest takeaways from the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal
- Nintendo Switch 2 Direct - five things I want to see
- 7 big theories about Severance season 2 after episode 1: what is Cold Harbor, where is Helly R, who is Ms Huang, and more
- US TikTok ban: the clock is ticking for Americans' digital freedoms
- 5 common VPN problems (and how to fix them)
January 16
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii let me race go-karts in Honolulu and beat up a ninja called Lewis
- I've analyzed every frame of the new Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart game footage, here's everything I found
- AI is helping the Australian Open cover tennis in the funniest way possible, by turning it into Nintendo Wii Tennis
- American Primeval is a big Netflix hit – here are 3 more Western shows with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes to follow it
- LiDAR vs vSLAM: which robot vacuum navigation technology is better?
January 15
- The Nintendo Switch 2 could be revealed at any moment so here are my final predictions
- Forget OLED? LG is going all in on QNED TV tech for 2025, and it's dropping quantum dots
- Why I hope amiibo still have a future on Nintendo Switch 2
- 5 features I think the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 should steal from the Apple Watch Ultra 2
- What is Machine Learning?
- Five CES 2025 EVs that make me excited for the future of transportation
January 14
- Iran eases some internet restrictions – but the usage of VPN-like tools is still high
- Samsung S95F OLED TV: everything we know about Samsung's elite new OLED
- These are the backwards compatible games that I want to play first on Nintendo Switch 2
January 13
- I tried Victrola’s new turntables, and they're seriously good value, with some smart extra features
- OnePlus Open 2 rumors are heating up - here are 5 things I want to see from the foldable follow-up
- The 6 coolest audio innovations I saw at CES 2025, including purifying earbuds and smarter spatial audio
- LG G5 OLED TV: everything we know about LG's next-gen TV
- 'Ads are coming.' An AI search expert predicts what the future of search is going to look like
- I just learned something awful about my home Wi-Fi setup thanks to iFixit’s ‘worst of CES 2025’ awards
- Windows 24H2 is a nightmare for handheld PC gamers right now, and that's why Bazzite is an absolute must for the Asus ROG Ally
January 12
- I tried Lenco's gorgeous and affordable new wireless turntable, and this will be hard to beat for the money
- I took a pie-making course, and it changed everything I thought I knew about pastry
- 5 best headphones and earbuds of CES 2025
- What is PIA's MACE feature?
- Beard trimmer vs electric shaver: what’s the difference, and which should you buy?
January 11
- The 5 best speakers of CES 2025
- Reviews Recap: the week’s 5 biggest reviews, from the robust, rapid-snapping OnePlus 13 to Technics’ ergonomic, expressive-sounding earbuds
- I downloaded Mubi for the first time - here are the first 9 movies I added to my watchlist with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 5 hot coffee innovations from CES – from condensing espresso machines to super-fast cold brew
- Why should you clear your cache and cookies?
- The 10 best laptops of CES 2025: from the Lenovo ThinkBook Rollable to the Razer Blade 16
- Razer’s heated (and cooled!) gaming chair is hands down the best thing I tried at CES 2025
- I can’t decide if I love or hate this always-listening AI assistant from CES 2025
- The 5 best turntables and accessories of CES 2025
January 10
- The 7 best projectors at CES 2025
- Finally! The Volvo EX30 has solved one of my biggest problems with modern cars
- Pakistan's quest to regulate VPN usage is still up and running
- Why a dehumidifier is your secret weapon for a cosy home with lower heating bills this winter
- I got remotely driven around Las Vegas, and it has me rethinking rideshare and rent-a-car services
- Exclusive first look: Honor’s Magic Portal 2.0 brings game-changing updates to one of the best Android software features
- Want to make your own VPN? It's trickier than you think
- 5 TV innovations I saw at CES 2025 that will shape the next generation of TVs
- This Segway e-bike is unlike anything I’ve ridden before – and I love it
- I tried a portable Bluetooth speaker that splits into two, and it might be genius
January 9
- The 25 best gadgets we saw at CES 2025, from next-gen TVs to better portable gaming to a smart grill
- Forget the US TikTok ban – what we need is better social media and privacy laws
- HP’s resurrected OmniBook Ultra Flip is a premium laptop winner – after you disable the bloatware
January 8
- I experienced Dolby Atmos music in a Cadillac OPTIQ, and now I want to drive in an immersive audio bubble
- I tried Panasonic’s new Z95B OLED TV, and it takes OLED picture quality to an even higher level
- What is RAG in AI? The low-down on Retrieval Augmented Generation
January 7
- Energetic, fun and surprisingly spacious: the Volvo EX30 is a brilliant EV for the company's next generation
- Samsung’s massive 115-inch mini-LED TV is its largest yet – but there’s an even bigger one at CES 2025
- What is multimodal AI and why should we care about it?
- I heard LG's new speakers made with will.i.am, and I kind of love them
- I tracked everything I ate for a week with MyFitnessPal: here's what happened
- I tried the world’s first interactive The Last of Us exhibit at CES – even though I died, I loved it
- L’Oréal’s new tabletop skin analysis gadget will help you understand your skin’s needs in just five minutes
- I caught laryngitis at CES, but this teeny cat robot can save me with perfect drink management
- I looked into Samsung’s AI-powered micro-LED mirror and now I’m ready for some scientifically backed looksmaxxing
- I saw the LG C5 OLED TV in action, and success here will be all about the price
January 6
- The 2025 Golden Globes has kicked off awards season - here are 5 wins that surprised me the most
January 5
- I tracked 10,000 steps with Samsung, Apple, Garmin and Polar – here are all the differences
January 4
- This app made flying more fun and a lot less stressful – and I won't go anywhere without it
- Ever wondered what the screens that movies are mastered on look like? They're a lot thicker than TVs, use unique LCD tech, and cost a lot more
- These are the 10 hottest AI hardware companies to follow in 2025
- My photography resolution for 2025 is to keep a point-and-shoot compact in my pocket, and to actually use it!
- I'm running the Paris Marathon this year - here are three pieces of tech I'm using to cross the finish line
January 3
- I tried running 5 km every day for a week (after 8 months off) but it all went wrong
- Essential apps and features to start getting the most out of your brand-new Windows 11 PC
January 2
- Essential apps and features to start getting the most out of your brand-new Mac
- We asked AI chatbots Gemini and ChatGPT to design our workouts – then we tried them out
- Apple isn't at CES, but that doesn't mean CES isn't about Apple
- Why does my vacuum smell, and what can I do about it? We asked 4 experts
January 1
- I can't wait to stream these 27 new movies on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Max, and more in 2025
- These are the best tech investments you can make in 2025 that should last for years
- Here's my recommended setup for your new gaming PC to help you game like a pro in 2025
- Why deleting social media apps from my phone in 2025 isn't just about mindfulness
- What is Prompt Engineering? Almost everything you want to know about one of the hottest jobs in AI
- How to get into game streaming in 2025
- From floppy disks to fax machines: 5 obsolete piece of tech that do not want to die in 2025
- LG G5 OLED TV: what we want to see
- 26 new TV shows I can't wait to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Max and more in 2025
- What we learned from VPNs in 2024
- The science of noise colors: why white noise makes you sleepy and blue noise helps you focus
- What to expect from Apple Macs in 2025
- I'm a fitness editor, and I swapped weights for resistance bands for six whole months – and I don't regret it