Netflix announced the biggest price increase in the history of its streaming service. The company’s most popular plan jumped from $10.99 to $12.99, while the basic plan increased from $7.99 to $8.99 and the premium plan ballooned from $13.99 to $15.99. All of those increases stung, but the main plan was the worst — a […]
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Apple launching wireless Powerbeats earbuds in April [Report]
Apple’s Beats is getting ready to launch truly wireless Powerbeats earbuds in April, CNET reports. CNET’s source, who it says is close to the retail channel. The new true wireless PowerBeats earphones are expected to use Apple’s new H1 chip and have the same always-on Siri voice-assistant as the new AirPods, as well as the […]
Microsoft details how xCloud will let you play Xbox games on an Android phone
Microsoft revealed Monday that it’s testing an Xbox game streaming service, currently called Project xCloud. Google stolen the show at this year’s Game Developer Conference with its Stadia cloud gaming reveal, but Microsoft is hard at work on its own service, xCloud, that it’s already testing now. Microsoft representatives from the xCloud team gave us a […]
Firefox 66 roll-out blocked by Microsoft PowerPoint
If you were looking forward to downloading Firefox 66, the latest web browser from Mozilla, then you may have to wait a little while longer, as the company has halted the rollout due to an issue with Microsoft’s PowerPoint Online. According to a bug report, Office 365 owners who have Firefox 66 installed will not […]
Garmin Marq will compete with luxury sports watches for your wrist space
Garmin has announced a collection of luxury smartwatches focused on sailing, driving, flying, athletic performance and exploring, breaking off from its usual pattern of multisport watches and trackers. The Marq watches – made up by the Captain, Driver, Aviator, Athlete and Expedition – are being described by Garmin as “connected tools”, with the lofty price […]
Apple AirPower wireless charging
Having announced it itself during a September 2017 media event, we’ve known for ages that Apple is working on its AirPower wireless charging mat. But rumors have pointed towards it being a troubled products, with Apple’s engineers unable to get it to work in the way they had intended, with the device charging three devices […]
Nintendo Labo VR
Perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Nintendo’s new foray into virtual reality involves holding a cardboard elephant to your face. Nintendo is not one for the technological arms race that has defined video game VR so far, with its expensive headsets and controllers. No, an ebullient toymaker at heart, Nintendo prefer a wind-pedal […]
Samsung Q90 QLED TV Review
A QLED that does things only an OLED previously could, the Q90R is an exceptional telly. Samsung has clearly taken these criticisms to heart, and directly addressed them in the Q90. The new model has a visibly superior viewing angle that holds its own against an OLED TV, and the local dimming delivers deep blacks […]
Samsung Galaxy Buds Review
Good Comfortable, secure fit Stylish design Easy to pair and use Powerful bass Bad Ambient sound can be irritating Touch controls not always accurate It feels as though Samsung has finally got it right with the Galaxy Buds, and they represent serious competition for the Apple AirPods in terms of design, sound, and ease of […]
Huawei P30 Pro price and release date leaked
Huawei P30 Pro is one of the most highly-anticipated Android flagships of the year. That is because its predecessor, the Huawei P20 Pro, was not only critically acclaimed, but also adored by many Android fans. Huawei P30 Pro has been surrounded in rumours and speculation for months. But it appears the latest leak for the […]
Lenovo Miix 510 Review
There are a couple of reasons (battery, screen) why you’d go for the Surface Pro 4 instead, but the Miix 510 offers an awful lot for the price. If you’re on the market for a workhorse convertible that covers the basics then the Miix 510 isn’t a bad choice, but it’s far from the complete […]
Moto G7 Plus Review
Good Extremely fast charging Still has a headphone jack Good value for money Bad Battery drains with intensive use LCD screen not as colorful Motorola has not altered its strategy much with the new Moto G7 range. The software is clean, the hardware tasteful and the prices cover a broad range of budgets. Compared to […]
Microsoft Surface Studio Review
Good Seamlessly transitions between modes The best and biggest digital drawing board Impeccable build quality Bad All rearward ports Pricey proposition for most The ‘cheapest’ unit comes outfitted with a 6th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 2GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 965M GPU and 1TB of storage. Meanwhile, if you want to max […]
Samsung NU7100 Review
Good Low price Crisp 4K picture HDR10+ Bad Basic HDR Edge-lit No Bixby Our bedroom TV broke and was looking for a replacement budget 4K TV. The Samsung NU7100 treads the line between its budget credentials and 4K HDR specs impressively, offering a sharp and smooth picture that leverages its basic HDR capabilities to great […]
What is 5G? Everything you need to know
What is 5G? 5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should offer connections that are multitudes faster than current connections, with average download speeds of around 1GBps […]