Gadgets
Analysis
Home tech
Could the next tech meltdown lock us out of our smart homes?
Rumours of the recent CrowdStrike outage hitting smart homes may have been exaggerated, but with more internet-connected devices in our home it’s a scenario worth exploring.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
Why robot vacuums still have plenty of tricks to learn
Robot vacuums are getting smarter all the time – but they still need a human operator. Manufacturers have plenty of work to do if they are ever to clean your floors autonomously.
- by Tim Biggs
Quirky wearables come full circle with Samsung’s ‘smart ring’
The Korean tech giant has unveiled a new line of folding phones, along with a ‘health ring’ designed to be worn at all times.
- by Tim Biggs and David Swan
Analysis
For subscribers
We tried the $2000 baby tech dividing parents
We road-test the controversial Snoo smart bassinet: how much tech is too much for your baby?
- by David Swan
Review
Home tech
Picturesque smart speaker gives good sound with no tech clutter
Getting a satisfying noise out of a thin, wall-mounted device is no small feat, but Samsung’s Music Frame strikes a good balance considering its unobtrusive looks.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Home tech
Can Sonos beat Apple AirPods Max with new Bluetooth magic?
It might not be what Sonos fans were expecting, but the Ace is an excellent noise-cancelling set of headphones with a bag of new tricks.
- by Tim Biggs
Exclusive
Technology
Sonos boss sounds off on high-stakes headphones, app backlash
US audio firm Sonos has a lot riding on its latest release – Bluetooth headphones that will tackle head-on the products of tech giants Bose, Sony and Apple.
- by David Swan
Review
Is the Ray-Ban Meta mash-up worth putting on your face?
Meta and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses put cameras, microphones, speakers and a little bit of AI into an object you would probably be wearing anyway.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
For subscribers
Apple’s 2024 iPads come in powerful, and much too powerful
The new iPad Air acts as a premium option for those not satisfied by the standard iPad, while the new Pro is aimed at the most demanding users.
- by Tim Biggs
Analysis
For subscribers
With a series of firsts, Apple’s new iPad launch points to changes ahead
At Apple’s new heritage-listed headquarters in London, the company gave hints about the future in its reveal of new iPads and accessories.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Opinion
Apple’s tone-deaf iPad ad triggers our darkest AI fears
Apple has made its worst marketing faux pas since it forced everyone to listen to U2.
- by Dave Lee