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Beats Solo Pro: what’s the main upgrades?
On the evening of October 15, Apple’s Beats brand launched a new Beats Solo Pro headset, priced at $299.95, will be listed on October 30. →
Hands on: Amazon Echo Buds review
Going from niche to mainstream in just a few short years, true-wireless earbuds have become a must-have for the on-the-go music fan. But what if →
Why these apps in the 2019 Cadillac XT4 are a sign of things to come
Several apps in the 2019 Cadillac XT4 don’t require a phone. That might be a simple departure from the norm – after all, we have →
Smart assistants may have made us more lax about privacy
There’s probably little debate that AI-powered smart assistants have become very useful. They started out as good fun but without much utility and have sometimes →
Marantz announces UK pricing for SR5014 and SR6014 AV amps
eARC, IMAX Enhanced, Atmos and phono connectivity all on Marantz’s menu Having announced the SR5014 and SR6014 for the US market in June, Marantz has →
How to get Amazon to delete your Alexa recordings, and stop them listening in to your Alexa chats
Amazon Alexa customers worried about their privacy can now choose whether or not contractors listen to the recordings of their exchanges with Alexa. Currently, Alexa →
And finally: Apple will temporarily stop listening to your smartwatch chat
Welcome to And finally, your round-up of what’s been going on in the world of wearables in the past week. There’s been plenty of action this →
Fitbit Versa 2 to enlist Alexa to tackle Siri and the Apple Watch 5
Earlier today we brought word the Fitbit Versa Lite smartwatch hasn’t exactly replicated the success of the full-fat predecessor. However, the fitness tech giant has a plan to reignite →
Should you run the iOS 13 beta?
All those new features are temping, but jumping in early has consequences. The iOS 13 public beta is out now, and it look like a →
Bose 700 Hands-on Review: All Hail the New Noise-Cancelling King
Sure, the Bose QC 35 II have been the gold standard for noise cancelling headphones for a while. But there’s been one nagging flaw throughout →
Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: Why Google Wins
As if managing our interpersonal relationships weren’t already challenging enough, now we have to worry about talking to artificial people as well. But which is →
Naim adds AirPlay 2 support to its Uniti range
It’s good news for Naim fans as the British hi-fi manufacturer has updated its range of Uniti products to support AirPlay 2. As well as →
Best smart speakers 2019: The best Alexa and Google speakers
Smart speakers with virtual voice assistants are all the rage Thanks to the arrival of a number of voice assistants, backed by big-hitters such as →
Chris Digital In-Car Assistant hands-on review
The names Siri, Alexa, and Cortana are now part of the lexicon, forever associated with virtual assistants that give helpful responses and light attempts at →
Apple AirPods 3: Release date, rumours, specs and price
Apple announced the second generation of its wireless earphones, the AirPods, in March 2019 with a new chip, Hey Siri control, 50 per cent more →
Apple AirPods 2 vs Apple AirPods: what’s the difference?
It could be argued that the original Apple AirPods popularized the true wireless earbud format, and despite an initial disdain for what was considered an →
Apple AirPods 2 are official: ‘Hey Siri, give me longer battery life and a wireless charging case’
Apple has announced the next-generation AirPods 2, the long-expected update to its trendsetting true wireless headphones. The new AirPods are now powered by a dedicated →
Apple AirPods 2: Everything we know so far
Apple’s first-generation AirPods are, hands down, the best-selling true wireless in-ears on the market right now, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t in dire need →
Apple HomePod 2: What we want to see in Apple’s second-gen smart speaker
Apple’s HomePod sounds fantastic but the common criticism – including in our own HomePod review – was that the implementation of Siri leaves a little →
Best Apple Laptops 2018
The MacBook lineup is now a mix of new and older laptops, with a variety of options for both professionals and casual users. The new MacBook Air packs →
Emerson Sensi Touch review
Emerson’s $169 Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Thermostat is well worth considering. It has a responsive touchscreen, an easy-to-use app and integrations with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri so you can adjust →
How to use Alexa on the Apple Watch
Cheat on Siri with this voice assistant workaround Alexa on the Apple Watch, you say? Well, while Apple itself doesn’t offer official support for Alexa, that →
MacBook Air 2018 announced: 13.3-inch Retina Display, Touch ID, Siri, and two USB-C ports
MacBook Air 2018: What’s new with Apple’s revamped lightweight laptop, and how it compares to the other MacBook ranges. Apple has revealed the new MacBook →
Charged up: After Huawei’s idea, let’s have more battery life chat
Maybe we don’t need Wear OS all day, everyday? You know how it is, Huawei comes out in front with all the impressive innovation and →
Best smart speakers: Which delivers the best combination of digital assistant and audio performance?
With models based on Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana, and others to come, we’ll help you find just the right model for you. You don’t →
MacBook Pro (2018) vs MacBook Pro (2017): What’s the difference?
If you’re an Apple watcher, you’ll probably be familiar with Apple’s update cycles on its MacBook models. Apple has just announced new 2018 MacBook Pro models. →
Sonos AirPlay 2: How to get started and what to expect
The Sonos AirPlay 2 update is out, and if you’ve always wanted your iPhone, iPad, and Macs to play more with your Sonos speakers, this →
MacBook Pro 2018: New CPUs, True Tone, quieter keyboard
Apple has updated the MacBook Pro, adding new processors, support for more memory, a True Tone display, and making some changes to the controversial keyboard. →
2018 Honda Civic VTi-LX v Mazda 3 SP25 Astina Comparison : High-spec hatch face-off
Do you hate being stuck in traffic jams? Yeah, me too. But, if you’re going to be driving a small hatchback, why suffer in an →
9 Things to Do Before Installing iOS 11.4
While you might be tempted to install Apple’s iOS 11.4 update right now, there are a few things you should do before you initiate the download on →