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Since having a smart meter fitted, I’ve just had new problems to deal with
Smart meters are designed to make life better, but like any smart tech, they can and will go wrong, often without the energy company even telling you. The need for constant vigilance feels like yet another thing that I have to be in charge of. Shouldn’t things be better? I hadn’t upgraded to a smart…
Flip-style foldables are stalling – and the Motorola Razr 70 proves it
Flip phones were supposed to be the fun side of foldables – but lately, they feel like the forgotten ones. While the tech is undoubtedly getting more reliable, the sense of wonder that I felt with early flip-style foldables is being replaced by a nagging sense of deja vu. We’re seeing the same chassis, the…
The future of TVs is bright, but I don’t think it’s MicroLED
There are many white whales the TV world has tried to conquer over the years. With some, it’s managed to win the battle and bring those concepts to the mainstream market. Others have slowly but surely disappeared. MicroLED finds itself somewhere in the middle of those two realities. Brands like to show it off as…
Forget phone batteries, why aren’t all devices required to work properly with rechargeable batteries?
Over the last few days, reports have resurfaced that the EU will mandate that phones have replaceable batteries. These reports are based on 2023 legislation with an implementation date of 2027. I won’t go into the full details here, but that legislation covers removable batteries, and many phones are exempt anyway. Before we dismiss everything, this kind…
Your next smartphone should be thicker, not thinner
Smartphones like the Oppo Find X9 Ultra prove that a slightly thicker phone isn’t a flaw – it’s the reason it’s actually good. For the better part of a decade, the smartphone industry has been chasing thinness like it’s the ultimate sign of progress. Every launch cycle brings another round of applause for shaving off…
15 products that defined Tim Cook’s Apple legacy
When Tim Cook took over Apple in 2011, the big question was whether anyone could follow in the footsteps of Steve Jobs. For many, Jobs was Apple. A massive fifteen-year stint later, it’s clear that Cook has delivered – and then some. Not with a single breakthrough product like the Jobs-era iPhone or iPod, but…
RGB TVs have arrived… but is there anything to actually watch on them?
Depending on who you ask, a new era of TVs have arrived… or maybe it’s the same era as before, just more colourful and brighter. Either way, RGB TVs have arrived to challenge OLED TVs… or they’re here and not as good as OLED TVs. The above introduction speaks to the mixed messaging from the…
As a smart lock reviewer, here’s what I would and wouldn’t do
Smart locks are on the increase, with a growing number of devices of all different types. While there’s some obvious, ingrained concern about them, security isn’t the issue you might think it is, and smart locks are a good upgrade for any home. What you should worry about is the hardware and features; here are…
I upgraded from the iPhone 13 Mini to the iPhone 17e – here’s what I learned
In a huge plot twist for me, I have finally upgraded my beloved iPhone 13 Mini to the affordable iPhone 17e. There are a few reasons why I was so reluctant to upgrade my iPhone 13 Mini, however the main reason was undoubtedly due to its small stature. Sure, it wasn’t the most comfortable phone…
The Galaxy S27 Pro won’t replace the S27 Plus – and that could be a problem
Samsung might finally be giving power users the mid-point Galaxy they’ve been asking for – but in classic Samsung fashion, it’s also at risk of turning an already confusing lineup into an even bigger headache. With the Galaxy S27 Pro tipped to bring plenty of Ultra-grade hardware without the bulk or S Pen baggage, yet…