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Do we need spatial audio for gaming headsets?
For the first time, I went to what I guess can be considered as the mecca for gaming these days in Gamescom, although I wasn’t there to see the games but the gaming audio hardware that was there. Primarily, it was JBL and the three new headsets that I saw – although weirdly enough there…
Philips Hue finally looks set to fix its Bridge problem
There’s no doubt in my mind that Philips Hue is the best lighting system available. That’s in terms of quality, range of lights, range of physical controls and reliability. It’s the one smart home system that I can absolutely rely on to the point where I have Hue bulbs in pretty much every room, with…
Interview: Honor’s next-gen foldable was designed using AI
The Honor Magic V5 is just over a week away from its international launch, and in the meantime, I had the chance to sit down with one of the most knowledgeable people concerning the company’s upcoming foldable: Honor’s Senior Product Expert, Hope Cao. In a nutshell, the Magic V5 is Honour’s latest book-style foldable. It’s…
The Pixel 10 proves that Google is still the king of smartphone AI
AI is the buzzword of 2025, with artificial intelligence seemingly making its way into every part of our digital lives – and smartphone manufacturers are capitalising on the interest. Whether it’s Apple’s Apple Intelligence, Samsung’s Galaxy AI or the smattering of unbranded AI tools available on most Android phones in 2025, there’s no shortage of…
Gemini on the wrist proves AI was made for wearables
Google is currently rolling out the upgraded Gemini experience on wearables running Wear OS 4 and later, including its own Pixel Watch range, and it’s a game-changing update for wearables. While AI isn’t exactly a new concept, with AI-powered features crammed into seemingly every element of our digital lives in 2025, the appearance of Gemini…
People are going to be very confused about the iOS 26 camera app
I’ve been living with the iOS 26 public beta for the past week or so, and, overall, I’d describe it as a big win. The Liquid Glass UI, while seemingly divisive, is certainly impressive. It’s somehow both reactive and subtle in design, in a way that makes the phone feel more alive without screaming for…
Portable air conditioners are brilliant, but I wish I knew all of this before buying one
With the UK getting warmer, portable air conditioner sales are going through the roof. In particular, sales increase after a few days in a row of hot weather, a phenomenon that’s likely to increase every year. It seems as though people can stick out a hot night or two, but that’s the limit. When even…
Is it me or does the iPhone 12 look a lot like the iPhone 5?
How many different ways can you build a phone inside what’s effectively a rectangular box? The answer seems to be, not very many if the launch of the iPhone 12 is anything to go by. Unveiled by the company in the live-stream event, the Apple iPhone 12 line-up includes four brand-new models: the iPhone 12,…
Winners and Losers: MWC impresses while Fitbit catches heat over Ionic recall
It’s the weekend, meaning its time for another edition of Trusted Reviews’ Winners and Losers. Its been a week packed with phone, tablet and laptop launches thanks to MWC 2022, prompting us to crown the massive tech event this week’s winner. Picking out a loser was a little trickier this week. Amazon announced that it…
Fast Charge: Curved-screen phones are flat out wrong
OPINION: I’ve had enough of curved smartphones screens, which offer downsides but no added utility. Isn’t it time that all smartphones had flat screens? Android manufacturers have, as usual, started the year in style with the release of a bucketful of flagship phones. However, there’s one trend in common with most of these pricey devices…