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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IMAX Enhanced: the tech supercharging 4K TVs, speakers and soundbars explained

By Max Slater-Robins published

IMAX theaters offer a premium moviegoing experience, but how does that translate to home viewing?

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How to choose and buy earbuds: avoid buying the wrong earbuds for you this Black Friday with our handy guide

By Max Slater-Robins published

Looking to buy a set of earbuds this Black Friday? Here's a check-list to help you find the best pair for you.

TCL NXTFRAME TV

QLED vs OLED: which is best for your TV?

By Max Slater-Robins published

Anyone shopping for a TV has likely come across the terms QLED and OLED – we take a look at how these two TV types differ so you'll know which one is best for you.

The Victrola Hi-Res Onyx and Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT side by side, on orange background

Audio-Technica AT-LP70XBT vs Victrola Hi-Res Onyx: which is the best Bluetooth turntable?

By Max Slater-Robins published

Looking to buy someone a turntable this Black Friday? either of these is a great shout: here's which to pick.

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How to scan a document in a Windows computer

By Max Slater-Robins published

We look at some simple ways to scan a document in a Windows computer

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How to scan a document in Excel

By Max Slater-Robins published

Upgrade your Microsoft Excel game by scanning in PDFs and other documents

HP printer

How to scan a document on a printer

By Max Slater-Robins published

Everything you need to know about scanning a document on a printer – no matter the make

Mac Studio 2023

How to scan a document with a Mac

By Max Slater-Robins published

We look at some simple ways to scan a document on a Mac

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How to scan a document on Android

By Max Slater-Robins published

Scanning documents has never been easier with these apps

Google Drive

How to scan a document with Google Drive

By Max Slater-Robins published

Scanning a document using the Google Drive app on an Android smartphone or iPhone is super useful

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How to scan a document in an email

By Max Slater-Robins published

Scanning a document in an email can help you send the document to others easily

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How to scan a document with an iPhone

By Max Slater-Robins published

We take a look at some of the best iPhone apps to scan documents quickly and easily

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Obscure monitor vendor debuts one of the most desirable laptops of the year: Sub-1kg, Intel Lunar lake CPU and a 14-inch display, but it will never go on sale outside of Japan

By Max Slater-Robins published

Unitcom unveils a surprising, but very desirable laptop.

Buffalo

Buffalo updates tiny popular USB flash drive with up to 2TB capacity, new file transfer accelerator software and SSD-like transfer speeds - but it won't be cheap

By Max Slater-Robins published

If you're looking for the new best USB flash drive, Buffalo may have just the thing.

AMD V710

Watch out Nvidia: AMD launches a new single-slot GPU for data centers – and it looks like an absolute beast

By Max Slater-Robins published

New AMD Radeon PRO V710 is a single-slot GPU ready for AI data center workloads.

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

By Max Slater-Robins published

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

By Max Slater-Robins published

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

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

By Max Slater-Robins published

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

By Max Slater-Robins published

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

dolby atmos

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

By Max Slater-Robins published

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

By Max Slater-Robins published

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

By Max Slater-Robins published

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

By Max Slater-Robins published

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

Sony Bravia 9 TV mounted on a wall, with Theatre Bar 9 soundbar underneath

How to choose and buy a soundbar

By Max Slater-Robins published

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

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