Category: Computers & IT
I went hands-on with Huawei’s foldable laptop, and I’m convinced it’s the future of mobile computing
I reviewed the 8849 Hike rugged phone and with a big battery and built-in flashlight it’s perfect for adventures
8849 Hike: 30-second review The 8849 Hike has been designed as a mid-range rugged smartphone. While like other rugged smartphones, it features a tough waterproof design, it focuses its target audience on hikers who need solid battery performance that will keep the phone charged for days, if not weeks, and integrates a powerful flashlight. The…
I tested the GMKtec NucBox K12 and I think developers and creators will love the expansive upgrade potential
GMKtec NucBox G9: 30-second review The moment that the K12 was removed from the box, it was obvious that this was a more measured machine compared with the majority of high-performance Mini PCs that I have looked at in the last year. Firstly, it’s larger, and the design has a depth and flair to it…
I tested the Lexar Workflow Go and it’s now essential to my on-location shoots
Lexar Workflow Go: 30-second review The Workflow Go is pretty much unique in the market, and is essentially a portable docking station with an interchangeable battery and a series of modules to give you access to a variety of memory card readers and SSDs that you can manage through an app. The main body of…
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Making Sense of Those iPad 12th Generation Rumors
A look at possible features and upgrades for the next base-model iPad The iPad 11 just landed in early 2025, but speculation about the iPad 12th generation is already heating up. The next-gen iPad won’t be available until at least 2026, so we can only draw from general trends and patterns for now, but we…
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Apple’s future AR glasses could have a neat trick to improve your vision on the fly
Apple has patented a new lens system for its augmented reality glasses The lenses could adapt based on your eyesight and ambient conditions The new patent covers the ability to read the lens shape and conditions It’s no secret that the Vision Pro headset is not the final form of Apple’s augmented reality (AR) ambitions….
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You could be eligible for a refund from Amazon’s $2.5 billion settlement – here’s how to claim it
Amazon has just reached a $2. 5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Out of the total sum, $1. 5 billion will cover customer refunds Many Amazon Prime users might be eligible for a refund, but there are a few caveats Amazon recently decided to settle in its big case against the FTC…
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, October 3 (game #579)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games,…
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Nvidia just delivered a major free upgrade for gaming laptops, bringing in AI to extend battery life
Here’s how you can try the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses (in a couple of months when slots are available)
Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display glasses are available to buy and demo They’re on sale a select US stores for $799 You can book a demo through Meta’s official scheduler page Last month at Meta Connect 2025, we got our first look at the new Meta Ray-Ban display. We even got to try it too, and…
Sorry, Microsoft – the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds just don’t make sense compared to the Asus ROG Ally or Steam Deck
Before I dive into this, I just want to make one thing clear: my handheld gaming PC upgrade hunt is over for the foreseeable future, thanks to my Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS (Z1 Extreme) handheld, and this is merely my outlook on upcoming devices to help convince some of you to think about alternatives….
