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Nvidia's latency tackling tool explained.

Apple may be preparing the software for its long-rumoured part-iPad, part-HomePod device, judging by a recent software update. The latest tvOS beta update includes a reference to something called homeOS, which is likely to be a reference to a new operating system that could offer hints about a new Apple smart display. The reference was […]

Openreach has been a key player in building and maintaining the UK’s broadband and telephone networks since 2006. Here's what you should know

Anyone that owns smart home products from multiple brands will understand how annoying it is when your Amazon smart clock can’t sync up with an Arlo thermostat. This is what Matter aims to fix. Read on to find out everything you need to know about Matter, including what it is and how it can help […]

Here's everything you need to know about Moto Unplugged, including what it is, what settings are available and which Motorola phones have it.

If you have kept an eye on the recent OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R smartphone launches recently, then you most likely have heard of the new “Aqua Touch” technology that features on both the flagship smartphones.  As it’s a new term, you might be asking what Aqua Touch is. And perhaps why is it useful? […]

Overnight, Google revealed a new Mint version of the Pixel 8 and a lovely new Feature Drop for its flagship smartphones. Intriguingly, one of those features was a body temperature scanning app. Thanks to the update, Google Pixel 8 Pro users can scan their forehead (or an under-the-weather loved one’s temp) and receive a temperature […]

Gorilla Glass is one of the most widely used glass protector brands in mobile and computing technology, yet it may not be a brand that you are familiar with.  What exactly is Gorilla Glass and what sets the brand apart from others? And which devices can you find it on? Read on to find out […]

Fast charging has become a feature we expect on any new smartphone model, with almost all smartphones offering some kind of fast charging feature. For example there’s the universal wireless Qi charging with compatible devices, there’s the dedicated Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, all which aim to get you back to 100% faster than ever before.  […]

What is Apple Stolen Device Protection? When Apple released iOS 17.3 this week, it introduced a new security feature designed to safeguard iPhone users private information. Here’s how it works. Stolen Device Protection is the headline new feature in iOS 17.3, which dropped for compatible devices on January 22. It is designed for iPhone owners […]

Siri was introduced to the world in 2011 and has since become a staple of Apple devices. First included on the iPhone 4S, Siri has been helping Apple users with their daily routines and has continued to feature on their flagship products. You may have heard of the term, or maybe even heard its familiar […]

What is Alexa Plus? Reports say Amazon is planning on an advanced version of Alexa powered by generative AI and it intends to charge users for the privilege. Here's what we know so far.

If you have any interest in gaming, there’s a high chance that you have heard of a new game called …

The basics of an Arm-powered Windows.

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

Samsung's new Exynos chip has arrived.

Samsung has unveiled its latest range of S Series smartphones for 2024, including the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. One of the key upgrades this year is the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy – a custom version of Qualcomm’s newest flagship chipset specially optimised for Samsung Galaxy phones.  Keep […]

Samsung recently unveiled its newest range of S Series smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra.  One interesting new feature that made its debut on the S24 series is Google Circle to Search, but what exactly is it? Keep reading to learn everything we know about Google Circle to […]

What is Google Circle to Search? Google took to the stage at Galaxy Unpacked to announce a brand new way to search the web

The basics of Samsung's new Galaxy AI.

Microsoft's is adding a new key to the keyboard, here are the basics.

All the key details on the new Copilot subscription.

Razer showcased a new gaming chair cushion named Project Esther at CES this year, making it the first product to support Razer Sensa HD Haptics.

During CES 2024, Nvidia revealed a trifecta of new "SUPER" graphics cards but that wasn't its full …

Back in November, Samsung announced the Samsung Gauss generative AI model. But what exactly is Samsung Gauss, and when will we see it? Samsung is going big on AI in 2024, with the imminent Galaxy S24 range of smartphones widely tipped to be capable of a broad range of AI-enhanced tricks. Samsung Gauss is likely […]

What is the Rabbit R1? There’s a new AI-powered handheld touchscreen device that wants to free you from a sea of apps and services and unify the experience. Here’s what you need to know. CES 2024 has been a very AI-heavy show, with a lot of the major manufacturers showcasing new artificially intelligent software tools. […]

What is Matter Casting? The smart home standard Matter includes the ability to cast media and it'll allow users to cast content to Fire TV

TCL has announced its newest range of smartphones and tablets featuring screens powered by NXTPAPER 3.0 technology, but what is it?

Here's everything you need to know about the Dimensity 9300, MediaTek's top-end chipset for 2024 smartphones.

If you’re shopping for a new smartphone, speaker, headphones or watch, you might have come across the term IPX4. Here’s what it means.