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The UK’s getting hotter, but more air conditioning alone isn’t going to help
A recent report by the Climate Change Committee has warned that, as average temperatures rise, the UK is facing a new climate, and air conditioning will be needed in many homes to cope with it. With a lot of old housing stock built for colder climates, many of our homes experience extreme heat, particularly with the growing…
Philips’ TV launch schedule drives me bananas
It’s that time of the year when Trusted Reviews rolls its sleeves and starts testing TVs. Starting from April, it’s usually the time when TVs roll off the production line and into test rooms for a closer look. Samsung’s flagship models have already been looked at, while I have started to look at LG’s G-series…
I’m convinced that there’s more to plug-in solar that just getting the cheapest supermarket option
Finally, we know that plug-in solar systems are finally coming to the UK at some point soon, but so far, the lead headlines from the nationals have been about the supermarket chains that will fill the aisles with £400 systems that you can take away and connect yourself. While all systems sold must meet safety requirements, there’s…
Android 17’s Gemini Intelligence is finally making mobile AI useful
Modern smartphone launches are frequently less about hardware and more about what the new phones can do with AI – the problem is that most of them are, well, gimmicky. When was the last time you used Apple’s Image Playground? Or added a doodle to your photo using Samsung’s Galaxy AI? Have you ever actually…
I’ve road-tested cases for the Galaxy S26 Ultra for months – these are my favourites
I recently took the plunge and upgraded my seemingly ailing Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with the shiny new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. I’m a big fan of its new features, such as a new camera array, the slight redesign of the chassis and that clever Privacy Display, which was the main draw for me to…
Ed Miliband is right to say traditional tumble dryers should be banned, and I have the figures to prove it
It’s depressing and entirely predictable that any move to improve efficiency is always hit by a wave of misplaced anger and full-on stupidity. In this case, I’m talking about Ed Miliband’s plan for tumble dryers. In the recent government document, Raising standards for household tumble dryers, the bit that’s been getting certain people chomping at the…
Bose’s House of Sound is an audiophile’s playhouse
On the lower west side of Manhattan Island, in the Chelsea district, there is an unassuming, concrete-looking townhouse whose previous owners include Lady Gaga and basketball player Kevin Durant. If you ever get the opportunity to saunter through its doors, you’re stepping into a tower of sound. That’s because the House of Sound, operated by…
Google’s about to steal a whole lot of Whoop users with the Fitbit Air
For a long time now, if you wanted a screenless fitness tracker that could properly dig into your health and recovery, there was really only one name worth talking about: Whoop. The wearable brand has carved out a loyal following with pro athletes and data obsessives alike, offering the kind of in-depth insights that most…
I went to New York to see Bose’s new Ultra speakers and here is what I heard and saw
Bose has new products inbound and they’re competing against the likes of Sonos, Denon, Sony and Bluesound in the multi-room audio and home cinema space. The new starry line-up consists of a new wireless speaker, soundbar and subwoofer; and according to Bose this is just the start with the hope of more products coming down…
Battery life on Bluetooth speakers is not always what you think it is
With Bluetooth speakers (especially portable ones), battery life is an area that I don’t think gets enough attention. Considering this a product you’ll be taking with you on your outdoor adventures, you will a) want to make sure it’s fully charged and b) that it lasts for as long as it says it does. That’s…