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May 20
- I've been using Google's new AI mode for Search – here's how to master it
- Sony's new personal cooling device made me feel like a cyborg – but I don't think it's worth buying just yet
- 5 Netflix thriller movies with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes to watch right now
- 5 things to look for when choosing a proxy service
May 19
- I tried the trend of using ChatGPT to turn photos into Renaissance paintings: here’s how to do it
- "What on earth?" Doctor Who fans react to confusing teaser image after Mrs Flood's identity was finally revealed
- Google I/O will be a major event for Android XR glasses and headsets – here are 3 announcements I'm expecting to see
- Don't miss the chance to grab a free copy of one of the best FPS games on Xbox and PC with Amazon Prime
- 5 great free movies to stream on Pluto TV, Plex, Samsung TV Plus and more this week (May 19)
- 7 essential movies to stream to prepare you for Universal's new Epic Universe theme park and its lore
- The perception of lifetime VPN deals has changed, but are they really just "a true Ponzi scheme"?
- 5 things the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could tell us about the iPhone 17 Air
May 18
- How to watch Google I/O 2025 live – tune in for the latest Gemini, Android 16 and Wear OS news
- I’ve tried Apple Music’s new Sound Therapy playlists, and they’ve solved my sleep troubles
- This Bluey app is just as addictive as the show, and now my children can't stop playing
- How far mini-LED TV tech has evolved in 9 years and the 'dark side' of Netflix – what I learned on my visit with TCL
- Think smart home tech isn't for you? Here are 5 easy ways it could change your life
- How do robot lawn mowers navigate without a boundary wire?
- I’ve tested two of GameSir’s best controllers, and, for me, there’s one clear winner
- Next-gen laptops, bonkers PCs, and too much AI: here's what I expect to see at Computex 2025
May 17
- Leaving Tesla? The Volvo EX30 might just be your ticket
- 5 outstanding tech reviews of the week: the sublime new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones and Motorola's seriously stylish foldable
- I tested the RTX 5060 - is 8GB of VRAM really enough in 2025?
- Yes, many flagship phones now look the same – but I don't think it's a bad thing
- I've been wearing the Whoop MG for four days, and there's one thing I love about it – and one thing I really don't
- If you like The Last of Us you'll love Netflix's new alien snowfall series that's adapted from an Argentine sci-fi novel
- Google I/O 2025: 7 things we expect to see at the big event and 2 things we don't
- What are transformer models?
- I’ve driven the new Ford Capri – and it proves that nailing the retro-inspired EV brief isn’t easy
- My 5 best headphones from the High End Munich 2025 audio show
May 16
- I tried Manus AI's impressive new image generation and ChatGPT should watch out
- 4 Gemini announcements I can't wait to hear at Google I/O this year
- Best of High End Munich 2025 audio show: our top 5 products, from headphones to a tube amp portable CD player
- I ranked every episode of Love, Death and Robots volume 4 by fear factor and if you have pupaphobia, beware
- What are tensors?
- What is a Mixture of Experts model?
May 15
- I compared ChatGPT 4.1 to o3 and 4o to find the most logical AI model – the result seems almost irrational
- I reviewed hundreds of apps for a living, and these are the security features that best protect your data
- Netflix has renewed The Four Seasons for season 2 – here are 4 things I want to see when it returns
- 4 movies with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes that you shouldn’t miss streaming on Netflix
- The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense is peppered with icons and graphics that are also memories and moments, and that makes it perfect for mega fans like me
- What are parameters?
May 14
- Spotify has brought more handy upgrades to its interface - here are 4 you might have missed
- I have tried over 50 writing apps, and these are my favorites
- Backbone CEO details the 'Apple Watch level engineering' behind the company's new Pro mobile controller
- Android 16 is coming soon – here are 5 new features you may have missed
- Essential tips for keeping your child safe online
- How do you profit from ChatGPT? Reddit users share how AI improves their lives
May 13
- I use productivity apps obsessively, and these are ones I'd buy with my own money
- Meta Quest 4: 5 things I want to see from Meta's next VR headset
- I didn’t think I’d care about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – but then I held it next to my iPhone 16 Pro
- What is latency?
May 12
- ‘I’ve been deaf since birth. What is “natural” sound?’ The inside story on how Sonos developed its new AI speech enhancer in partnership with a major hearing loss charity
- I use almost every popular note-taking app out there, and these are my favorites
- What is Vibe Coding?
- 5 great free movies to stream on Pluto TV, Plex, Samsung TV Plus and more this week (May 12)
- 5 hottest tech reviews of the week: the perfect-sounding pocketable Bluetooth speaker and a blazingly bright 4K projector
May 11
- This note-taking app might help you get more organized than ever
- I tested the Loop Switch 2 earbuds at the Miami F1, and I’m never going to a gig or race without them again
- What is a HEPA filter, and what is it used for?
- Weirdest smart office gadgets that actually boost productivity
- Philips Hue bulb types explained: choose the right lights for your home
- The iPhone 16 Pro Max has changed the way I think about fast charging
- What are agentic systems?
- Grand Theft Auto 6 is the first truly ‘next-gen’ console game I’ve seen and the only one that’ll make me ditch my gaming PC for months
- Sticky notes, paper and more - our favorite hilariously low-tech solutions which can still outperform expensive business software
- I've driven the retro-inspired Renault 4 E-Tech and it's just as fun as the R5... but with added practicality
- Netflix is getting a new adult animation series by the BoJack Horseman creator and I'm counting down the days
- “Qt is everywhere” - we hear about the development framework secretly featuring on billions of devices across the world
May 10
- I took the convertible, scissor-door MG Cyberster on a holiday – and it was hands down the funnest EV I've ever driven
- I'm a massive Final Fantasy fan, and this Magic: The Gathering collab is (almost) everything I've wanted and more
- Sorry Google, but I hope the iPhone 17 looks just like the Google Pixel 9 Pro
- From Garmin to Whoop and Polar, the rise in fitness tech subscriptions is a sign that one day we'll own nothing
- Ridiculous tech predictions from 1990s business magazines that actually came true
- Top 6 smartwatches still to launch in 2025
- 6 questions to ask before choosing an air purifier
May 9
- The best steak I've ever had was made by an AI robot grill – too bad it's so expensive
- Baseus PicoGo power banks are a game-changer for charging, and I’m here for it
- I compared Google Gemini's new image editing feature to ChatGPT's, and it's much better at sticking to the original
May 8
- “Once you have the data, you have to cooperate” – Windscribe CEO speak out against global threats to no-log VPNs
May 7
- The Four Seasons is Netflix’s most-watched show – here are 3 more feel good comedies with over 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- This new Apple TV+ adventure series is an awe-inspiring ride made possible by some of my favorite tech
- Insights into ICANN's new gTLD application round: An interview with Theresa Swinehart
- “Nobody else is doing it this way” - How Qt is on its way to a fully technology-agnostic platform
- 'This episode shows you what people are willing to risk': Diego Luna and Star Wars: Andor's cast break down season 2's heart-shattering eighth chapter
May 6
- Five things we learned from the latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer
- This animated sci-fi series is dripping in 80s nostalgia, has a near-perfect IMDb rating and is completely free to stream
- Netflix's Moonrise creator was inspired by Attack On Titan and a futuristic 3D printing tech when making the anime series
- Star Wars anime anthology series producer explains 'where Visions Presents comes from' and why it delves into lightsaber mythology
- Loved The Office? I highly recommend Steve Carell's new midlife crisis comedy on Netflix
May 5
- 'ILOVEYOU': The virus that rocked the world, 25 years on
- 5 great free movies to stream on Pluto TV, Plex and more this week (May 5)
- What are ESE coffee pods? Everything you need to know about these quick alternatives to freshly ground coffee
- How to choose a fleet tracking system
- AI is making phones smarter, but notifications are more broken than ever
- The brutal bosses of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers kicked my ass for two hours straight
- 'I’m such a huge sci-fi nerd': Murderbot stars reveal what attracted them to the unusual Apple TV+ show
- Need cheap earbuds right now? Here are the three best options I’ve tested
- I played Dungeons & Dragons with ChatGPT, and it was far better than I expected
- 5 things we expect from the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
- I went hands-on with the world’s smartest rugby ball, but did it make me a better player?
May 4
- I tried cutting down food waste with an app and this is how it went
- I bought a 120Hz phone recently, and now I can’t go back to 60Hz – here's why
- 10 essential features every good fleet tracking system must have
- 9 of the best movies and shows I streamed in April 2025, including an Oscar-winning drama with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Bloober Team breaks down upcoming survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn, 'this will be farther away from Silent Hill 2 or anything we did before'
- I’ve driven the Porsche Macan EV – and it shows why the classic brand should stick to its electric guns
- I spent a year with the $550 smart telescope that's shaking up the astrophotography world – and this is what it’s capable of
- I tried another Iron Man-style exoskeleton and now I'm stronger than ever
May 3
- Summer heatwaves are a nightmare for PC gaming – here are the tricks I'm using to stop my room from becoming a sauna
- I've been watching the latest 4K Blu-rays with a flagship OLED TV and soundbar setup for six months – here are my 7 favorites so far
- Forget smartwatches: 5 reasons I think simple fitness trackers are due to make a comeback in 2025
- 7 things I wish I'd known before getting my first robot vacuum
- How does GPS fleet tracking reduce operational costs?
- 5 Apple iPhone accessories I can’t live without
- These handy Insta360 X5 editing tricks address my biggest problem with 360 action cameras
- 5 blistering reviews of the week: Cutting-edge monitor tech, a throwback for Sega Saturn fans, and one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers around
May 2
- Should you wait for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
- This new Prime Video show stars Kevin Bacon as an undead bounty hunter and it's perfect weekend viewing
- Here’s how Snapchat Spectacles are being used in the real world right now - and you might be surprised
- This new tool for GeForce RTX AI PCs gives you more control over AI-generated imagery
- 5 creepy mystery movies to watch on Max, Disney+ and more while you wait for Weapons
- Apple Watch Ultra 3: 5 reasons to consider upgrading, and 4 reasons you might want to skip
- I’ve tried Google’s new AI Mode and now you can too – here are 3 tips for getting more from Google's new free AI search tool
May 1
- 5 new Prime Video movies with over 93% on Rotten Tomatoes that I've added to my watchlist
- I've worn a smartwatch for 10 years, but never to sleep – here's why
- Goodbye, ChatGPT-4 – here’s why the retired AI model was one of the decade's biggest tech moments
- 8 new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, Max and more in May 2025
- I tried the new Meta AI app and it's like ChatGPT for people who like to overshare