Max Slater-Robins

Max Slater-Robins has been writing about technology for nearly a decade at various outlets, covering the rise of the technology giants, trends in enterprise and SaaS companies, and much more besides. Originally from Suffolk, he currently lives in London and likes a good night out and walks in the countryside.

Articles by: Max Slater-Robins

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4K resolution: what it is and why it matters for your TV

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4K TVs have been around for years, but what is 4K resolution? We take a look at the 4K Ultra High-Definition specification.

The Seagate Exos X24 24TB hard drives are piling up

Potentially hundreds of refurbished Seagate 28TB SMR hard disk drives surface online at unbelievable prices but you should stay well clear from them: Here's why

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If you've been looking at getting the world's biggest hard drives for cheap, maybe think again.

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Incogni data removal service review

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For savvy internet users that want to keep tabs on their data, Incogni can work on keeping your personal data safe.

Philips

Philips has a new business monitor to challenge HP and others, and it looks to be the real deal

By Max Slater-Robins published

Philips has a new entry into the best business monitor conversation with the Philips 27B2U6903.

Best TV 2021

HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC: the differences explained

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We take a look at HDMI ARC and eARC, the AV connection standards used on the best TVs.

Intel

Intel debuts super-fast AI chips – looking to match AMD in the race for AI chip supremacy

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Intel is looking to regain lost ground and make its mark in chips for training AI models.

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What is Dolby Atmos? The 3D sound tech for TV and headphones explained

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If you've wondered about Dolby Atmos, we take a look at what the soundtrack format is and how it works.

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Storage, not GPUs, is the biggest challenge to AI says influential report — lack of bits and bytes is what could make or break your AI/ML project

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Companies getting access to banks of Nvidia GPUs remains one of the big challenges for AI growth.

Dell XPS 13

Dell unveils range of new AI PCs — XPS 13, Inspiron 14 and Latitude 5455 all pack a punch thanks to new Intel and Snapdragon chips

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Look out HP and other PC makers: Dell has a new range of AI PCs that look great for working from home.

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Laptop manufacturers and IT departments may one day control the viewing angle of your laptop screen to prevent visual hacking from unwanted viewers

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Rain Technology develops an innovative way to stop people snooping on your screen.

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How to choose and buy a soundbar

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We look at some of the important factors to consider when upgrading your home entertainment system

Philips

Philips unveils two new curved business monitors — the perfect work from home companions that won't break the bank (just)

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Philips unveils two new top-end curved monitors to compete with the likes of LG.

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Best data removal services of 2025

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Data removal services help keep your data safe and out of the hands of data brokers online

Samsung

Samsung finally launches 1TB microSD cards, years after its competitors — Pro Plus and Evo Select cards come with 10 year warranty but are shockingly expensive

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Samsung has stepped into the 1TB microSD card game and not a moment too late.

Sabrent

What do you get when you cross a monitor stand and a docking station? The most ridiculous USB hub ever designed

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All bets are off after Sabrent reveals Thunderbolt 4 docking station crossed with a monitor desk mount.

Sharp/NEC

Sharp launches two 27-inch docking hub desktop displays for your home office — watch out Dell and Asus

By Max Slater-Robins published

Sharp's new 27-inch products are contenders for the best work from home monitors.

Khadas

Looking for a super-fast GPU in a mini PC format? Khadas may well have the perfect solution for graphics hungry workstation users — shame there's no option for AMD

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Khadas' $999 Mind Graphics eGPU Module is the perfect tool for graphics hungry workstation users

Hello Privacy

Hello Privacy data removal service review

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Hello Privacy is functional, offering basic data removal services without many other features on top

Aura

Aura data removal service review

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Competing with rival data removal services, Aura has a lot of additional features that are worth checking out

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Watch out Samsung and WD — Team Group launches new mini external SSD that weighs just 22 grams and offers up to 4TB

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Team Group's new ultra-portable SSD comes in three sizes and weighs just 22 grams

Dynabook

Dynabook unleashes its first 16-inch laptop, infused with Intel's latest AI CPU and an antimicrobial coating — shame about the smallish battery

By Max Slater-Robins published

Move over Lenovo and Acer, Dynabook has two new laptops to compete for the best business laptop crown

Optery

Optery data removal service review

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Keeping your data out of the wrong hands is a lot easier with Optery's easy-to-use tools

Firebat

Cheapest mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8000 emerges with a rather unusual name — Firebat Z8 can drive four 4K monitors has two Ethernet LAN ports

By Max Slater-Robins published

The Z8 from Chinese brand Firebat looks like it will give the best mini PCs some competition.

Getac

Getac unveils two rugged tablets that can transform into laptops — it's just a shame they are not IP68 rated

By Max Slater-Robins published

Getac's new F110 and K120 laptop/tablet hybrids have a lot to like in the rugged laptop space.

Plugable

Safer than cloud storage, cheaper than file sync: Plugable promises seamless file transfer product using affordable USB cable solution

By Max Slater-Robins published

Plugable is well known for its air-tight file transfer cables, and the USBC-TRAN is no exception.

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