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Apple has confirmed iOS 17.3 will arrive next week and it’ll bring with it one of the key features we’ve been looking forward to for a while now. The iOS 17.3 release candidate notes tell us the expanded AirPlay feature promised back in the summer of 2023 will be available to iPhone and iPad users […]

Amazon is preparing for a future where users will pay a subscription for an AI-powered version of Alexa. Given the emergence of large language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s own efforts with Bard, the well-used, almost ubiquitous voice assistant is at risk of being left behind. However, according to a new Business Insider report, […]

Bose has confirmed the Ultra Open Earbuds, the unique clip-on true wireless earbuds, which leaked out during CES last week. The new, limited Ultra Open Earbuds cost $300 (around £236) have been announced in collaboration with the fashion brand Kith. Bose calls the product “a breakthrough audio wearable” that “allow you to enjoy your music […]

What better way to start the new year than with news of a new pair of KEF speakers? The British …

Qualcomm announced its next-generation XR chipset, the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, at CES 2024. Here's what you need to know.

Samsung has seemingly confirmed that it will start charging for its AI features from the end of 2025. The South Korean tech giant has just announced its new Galaxy S24 range, and by far the most interesting thing about them is the suite of powerful AI tools that will be available through each handset. While […]

Plants vs. Zombies 3 has started shuffling out to select iOS devices in certain countries. The long-in-gestation sequel to one of the most popular casual strategy games of recent decades is now available to download on iPhone and iPad as part of EA’s soft launch process. We in the UK are among the lucky few […]

Netflix has dealt a blow to Apple ahead of the Vision Pro pre-order window by snubbing the chance t…

Samsung has announced the long-rumoured Galaxy Ring heath tracking device as a surprise launch to c…

Samsung has announced a brilliant-sounding new language translation feature for the Galaxy S24 range that’ll convert speech in real time as you converse on the phone. Via the new Galaxy AI on-device capabilities, it’ll be easier to book a restaurant reservation while abroad, for instance. In a demonstration of the new technology at Samsung Unpacked, […]

Mid-range Android phones could be set to receive a huge performance bump later this year, according to a new report. Well-established tipster Digital Chat Station has taken to Weibo to make an intriguing claim about Qualcomm’s next generation mid-range chip, which is expected to be the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 3. According to the serial […]

Google is reportedly planning to rebrand its Assistant with Bard before it’s even hit the market. It might be one of the biggest tech companies on the planet, but Google has always been more prepared to change its mind on a whim than some of its major rivals. Take this latest news, for instance. Google […]

The new PlayStation Portal handheld gives PS5 gamers the opportunity to make their collection more …

Google is rolling out its handy unsubscribe button for the Gmail app on Android, making it easier to trim the fat from your bulging inbox. The recently added unsubscribe button next to the sender’s name has been a great way to get yourself off mailing lists without going through the rigmarole, which often involves a […]

Apple Vision Pro pre-orders begin in the United States this Friday and Apple is preparing for the launch by disclosing some of the apps and services early adopters can enjoy out of the gate. The company has published a blog post detailing the streaming apps that’ll be available and the 150 3D movies from providers […]

Apple has overtaken Samsung in terms of smartphone shipments for the first time ever, according to a new market research report. It’s a strange but well-established fact that, for as competitive as the smartphone war between Apple and Samsung can get, the latter always holds a market advantage. The reason for that is nothing too […]

Xiaomi has announced its Redmi Note 13 range for the global market, bringing five new affordable smartphone options to the rest of the world. The Chinese manufacturer first announced the Redmi Note 13 family way back in September for its domestic audience, followed by an Indian rollout earlier this month. Now the Redmi Note 13 […]

YouTube’s battle with viewers using ad blockers to skirt commercial interruption has intensified, with many reporting a major slowdown of the service. Previously, Google has blocked playback for users with ad blockers enabled, or showed users a blank screen for the duration of the missing adverts, essentially negating the effect of having an ad blocker. […]

The UK’s most important gaming retailer Game is ditching video game trade-ins, according to a new report. Store staff has told Eurogamer of plans to wind down the long-standing program, which enables gamers to take their physical games back to the store and obtain gift cards or store credit. While it hasn’t been confirmed by […]

Apple has been forced to modify its latest Apple Watch smartwatches in order to avoid a sales ban in the United States. The company is removing the blood oxygen tracking feature from the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, sacrificing one of its key health tracking features to keep the flagship wearables […]

As the tech world continues to careen into an artificially intelligent future, there’s a growing reverence for the formats of the past. Cassette tapes have been on the fringes for a while, but those buying up old releases or special editions from artists have mainly been listening via old Walkman players or tape decks. At […]

No modern wedding is complete without the photobooth or photo stand, where all the guests put on silly hats and big glasses and hilarity prevails. A little keepsake of the happy couple’s big day soon emerges. However, these things absolutely massive, cost loads to rent, and are totally impractical to own. Enter HP with a […]

Apple is preparing to open up pre-orders for what observers are calling the company’s most important product since the iPhone. And, as such, the buying process for the Vision Pro, is a little different to usual. The mixed reality headset goes up for pre-order on January 19 – one week from today – and Apple […]

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Google is trimming back on 17 Google Assistant features it says are underutilised by the user base. In a blog post, Google says that from January 26, it is trimming the fat to prioritise experiences people are actually using. It may be that Google is pushing more resources into machine learning via its Bard assistant, […]

Amazon has launched a trio of generative AI tools for its Alexa assistant that will enable users to…

The rumoured Nintendo Switch 2 promises to be one of the biggest tech releases of 2024, but Nintendo is being famously tight-lipped about its plans for the next-gen system. However, loose lips are abundant throughout the gaming world, and the Switch 2’s release date may have been dropped in a press release from another company […]

At CES 2024 this week, Amazon and Panasonic have announced a team-up on a range of new Fire TV OLED television sets. The new collaboration will commence in 2024 with the Panasonic Z95A (55 and 65-inch) and Z93A (77-inch) ranges, which are described as flagship OLED smart TVs with Fire TV built in. We’ve named […]

Lenovo has announced a powerful new external GPU at CES 2024. It's niche, but it could provide stor…

Samsung has showed off a Galaxy Buds prototype with a circular OLED display on the case at CES 2024. CES 2024 has almost wrapped up for another year, and all of the big companies (and most of the small ones for that matter) have played their hands. But there’s still the odd nugget of novelty […]