5 Underrated Apple HomePod Controls that Massively Enhance Your Music Experience
Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini hide five powerful music controls that many owners overlook. Handoff lets users tap their iPhone to instantly move audio to the speaker, while Palm‑to‑Mute silences playback with a simple hand gesture. SharePlay enables guests to queue songs via a QR code, Sound Check normalises volume across tracks, and Siri can stream ambient sounds for background relaxation. Leveraging these features unlocks the full audio experience Apple designed for its smart speakers.
This Affordable, Solar-Powered Dive Watch Has Quickly Become My Most Worn Watch – Here's Why
Watch reviewer declares the Ontic Utility 40 solar‑powered dive watch his most‑worn piece. The watch combines a quartz solar movement, lightweight titanium case, and a rubber strap, delivering dive‑ready durability at an affordable price point. Designed originally for mountain‑rescue operatives, it...
Gaming Phones Are Becoming the New, Affordable Android Flagships – 144Hz OLED and Mammoth 8,000mAh Battery
RedMagic unveiled the RedMagic 11S Pro, an over‑clocked gaming phone built on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, featuring a 24,000 RPM TurboFan AquaCore cooling system, an 8,000 mAh battery with 80 W fast charging, and a 6.85‑inch 144 Hz AMOLED display without a notch. The device launches...
A Strength Coach Says Every Man over 50 Should Be Able to Do These Six Moves
Strength coach David Getz outlines six functional strength benchmarks that every man over 50 should master, including a deadlift at 1.5 times bodyweight and 20 consecutive push‑ups. The targets focus on real‑world tasks such as lifting, carrying, and reaching, aiming to...
Samsung Could Get Google's Impressive Android Upgrades First – Even Before Pixel
Samsung is set to be the first manufacturer to ship Google’s new Gemini Intelligence AI on its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 devices this summer. The rollout will coincide with the launch of One UI 9, allowing Samsung users to...
Garmin-Rival Coros Just Gave Its Popular Running Watch a Gold Medal Makeover
Coros has launched a limited‑edition Pace 4 watch honoring Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen. The new model keeps the standard Pace 4’s hardware—1.2‑inch AMOLED screen, dual‑frequency GPS and optical heart‑rate sensor—but adds a black‑and‑gold aesthetic, a transparent dial, and a custom strap. Premium...
James Bond Swaps Spy Gadgets for AI Smart Glasses in Surprising New Partnership
Even Realities announced that its AI-powered G2 smart glasses will be integrated into IO Interactive's upcoming 007 First Light video game, a collaboration that also involves Amazon MGM Studios. The G2 distinguishes itself with a low‑profile heads‑up display that delivers...
PS Plus Brings Back the Greatest Game of All Time After More than a Year Away – a Free Reward...
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will get Red Dead Redemption 2 back for free on May 19, reviving one of the platform’s most acclaimed titles. The same update adds the highly anticipated Star Wars Outlaws, an open‑world adventure set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Additional games such...
Forget AirPods, JBL's Latest Earbuds Have a Unique Feature Like No Other
JBL introduced the Live 4 TWS true‑wireless earbuds, highlighted by a Smart Charging Case that sports a larger touchscreen display for on‑the‑go control. The earbuds also bring upgraded active noise‑cancelling, Hi‑Res audio support, and a six‑mic AI‑enhanced voice system. Available in multiple...
DJI’s Mini 4K Successor Beginner Drone Already Has Its First Discount at a Major UK Retailer
DJI has introduced the Lito 1 and premium Lito X1 drones as successors to the Mini 4K, and the Lito X1 is now 5% cheaper on Amazon UK, dropping from £369 to £349 (about $444). The X1 weighs under 249 g, placing it in the...
Garmin's Coveted Beginner Running Watch Unexpectedly Falls to Its Lowest Ever Price
Garmin’s entry‑level Forerunner 55 is now selling for about $138 on Amazon, a 39% discount that brings the price down to its lowest point ever recorded. The price cut trims the original $229 tag by roughly $90, making the GPS‑enabled watch...
I Have a New Favourite Gaming Headset –and It's a Straight Replacement for the Old One
SteelSeries has launched the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, a direct upgrade to its acclaimed Nova Pro Wireless headset. The Omni consolidates console compatibility into a single model, working with Xbox, PlayStation, and PC via a universal transmitter and a dedicated...
I'm Finally Back on My Switch 2 Thanks to This GOTY Contender From 2025
Tech reviewer Max Freeman‑Mills returns to Nintendo’s Switch 2 after waiting for the narrative‑driven title Dispatch, a 2025 Game‑of‑the‑Year contender that launched on the console in early 2026. The game blends choice‑based storytelling with dispatch missions, featuring veterans from Telltale Games...
Pro Breeze Upgrades Its Popular Hybrid Fan with Smart Controls – Here’s Why It’s Better than Before
Pro Breeze has released an upgraded AirFlo 43” Smart Hybrid Pedestal Fan, adding Wi‑Fi connectivity, app‑based speed and timer controls, and an aroma pod. The new model retains the original’s 100° horizontal and 130° vertical oscillation and built‑in air filter, while...
This Canadian Running Brand Just Went Full Arc’teryx on Race-Day Apparel
Ciele Athletics, the Canadian running brand known for its caps, has launched a revamped Elite Collection aimed at premium road‑racing apparel. The line features COOLmatic | EXP TERRAperf fabric infused with graphene for faster heat dispersion and includes shorts with carbon‑fibre yarn, a...