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Chris Smith
Chris Smith is a freelance technology journalist for a host of UK tech publications, including Trusted Reviews. He's based in South Florida, USA.
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Microsoft has announced support for passkeys for its consumer accounts, finally introducing a means for users to ditch passwords-based sign-ins. In a post announcing the change, the company says it’s now possible to log-in to products like Microsoft 365 and Outlook with your face, fingerprint or device pin. USB security keys are also now compatible. […]
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The latest Windows update has broken the ability to connect PCs to VPN networks, and there’s currently no fix… just a pain in the neck workaround The April 2024 Windows security patch appears to be the culprit for broken Virtual Private Network functionality. The bug prevents users from connecting to a VPN to conceal their […]
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A free month of Sky TV streamed to your TV plus Netflix isn’t a bad way to avoid the spring showers. Right now Sky is offering the Sky Stream device, a month of its Sky TV package and Netflix for free. After your free month, you’ll pay £31 a month for on a 31 day […]
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If you love following along with the lyrics on Spotify, belting out the classics karaoke-style, then it’s going to start costing you Spotify is preparing to put its live lyrics feature behind the Premium subscription paywall, judging by screenshots posted by Spotify users on Reddit. Those using the free version of the audio streaming app […]
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Spring has sprung, summer is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing. Rainy pizza parties in the garden. With your best intentions the Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor Pizza Oven is available for £299 right now, instead of the usual £349.99 asking price. That’s a stellar £50.99 (15% off). This new model […]
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Amazon is testing using Prime Video viewing data to recommend audiobooks via the Audible platform it also owns. TechCrunch reports seeing a new tab within Audible’s recommendations that is “based on what you watched recently on Prime Video.” The feature could be useful, for example, to unearth audio versions of classic science fiction novels for […]
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Apple is preparing a new Repair State mode for iPhone, which would relieve users of turning off the…
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Sony is planning to dramatically streamline the process of inviting fellow PS5 gamers to play onlin…
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If you're looking to upgrade your gaming rig, the MSI variant of the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti graphics c…
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The Nintendo Switch is a great way to enjoy the games of today and yesteryear and this deal gets you seven great Star Wars games from an era that feels far, far away. Amazon is selling the Star Wars Heritage Pack for Switch for just £34.99, which is 34% off the usual £52.99 asking price […]
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Good ol’ Apple EarPods. They’re traditionally among the most unloved Apple products of all time, especially now you don’t even get them for free with the iPhone. Thankfully, if you need a pair of emergency earphones with a built-in mic for placing calls, you can get a set of Apple EarPods – not to be […]
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Apple is reportedly aware of an issue with the iPhone’s alarm clock after some users complained the rudimentary feature has stopped playing sounds. Emilie Ikeda for NBC’s Today show in the United States reports that a large number of people have taken to social media to complain alarms they’ve had set for years are not […]
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The Arc web browser, which has been peeling Mac users away from Safari and Chrome, is finally arriving on Windows platforms. The innovative browser features a collapsible sidebar for a full screen experience minus distractions, rather than the omnipresent tabbed interface at the top of the window. It enables users to keep fast access to […]
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Snapping up the iPhone 15 Pro Max is an expensive piece of business, but if you go down the refurbished route, you can get the device ‘Like New’ for less than a brand spankers iPhone 15 Pro. The giffgaff network/retailer is offering a ‘Like New’ iPhone 15 Pro Max for just £899 right now. It’s […]
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Apple-owned Beats has refreshed its over-ear headphones line with the Beats Solo 4, but how does this bass-popping set of cans compare to the existing Beats Studio Pro? Let’s find out. Beats has followed up the launch of the excellent Beats Studio Pro on-ear headphones in 2023 with the brand new Beats Solo 4 less […]
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Samsung is working on a Galaxy Watch Ultra as an all-new premium version of its long-running smartwatch series, according to a new report. Android Headlines has spied evidence there’s of a Galaxy Watch Ultra name in the supply chain, which could be an alternative to the rumoured Galaxy Watch 7 Pro. The report says there’ll […]
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If you’ve been pondering a new phone or a new TV purchase this year, Samsung is simplifying the situation for you. When you pre-order a select Samsung 2024 TV, the company will throw in a free Galaxy S24 for good measure. Considering that phone retails for £799 and the cheapest TV you can pre-order as […]
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers could be magnetically attached and detached from the console’s body, according to a new report. Whereas the current generation model requires gamers to slide the peripherals when used in non-handheld mode, the sequel could offer a simpler solution. And not the permanent attachments on the Switch Lite either! The […]
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Toshiba packs a lot into its UF3D telly for under £300. Now you can grab this bargain 4K set for even cheaper. Amazon is selling the Toshiba UF3D 55-inch 4K HDR TV for just £269.10 with the £19.90 coupon on the product page that’ll be reflected at checkout. Usually this set is £299, and was […]
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The Honor Magic 6 Pro might be the Android camera phone to beat in 2024 and there's currently a sup…
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Apple is rumoured to be taking a different approach to deploying generative AI in iOS 18 and in next-gen iPhone models, by keeping all processing on the device rather than sending it to the cloud and back to yield answers. Those reports appear well-grounded considering Apple’s robust approach to user privacy and past form. Keeping […]
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Samsung could unveil the next generation Galaxy Z Fold and Flip smartphones as well as the Galaxy Ring as soon as July 10, according to a new report. The company is planning to host an Unpacked event in Paris, which is around the time Samsung traditionally hosts its summer showcase of new products. The Unpacked […]
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High-end audio purveyor Bang & Olufsen has relaunched its iconic vertical CD tower, which might give you something to do with all those old discs… if you’ve got a spare $55,000 knocking around. The B&O Beosound 9000c is back for a limited time. In fact the company has only made 200 units of the device […]
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is the latest and most advanced smartwatch from Samsung and you …
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Let's face it, there's no real value in keeping around stuff you said on Twitter (or X, if you must…
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WhatsApp is boosting security options for iPhone users by adding support for passkeys. The new login option enables iPhone users to access their WhatsApp account without the usual two-factor check of a pin sent via SMS. Instead, iPhone users will soon be able to verify their identity via facial recognition (in this case Face ID), […]
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The relaunch of the Sonos app for mobile devices will bring a fresh interface and a slew of improvements for controlling media output – including faster access to your tunes. However, it appears as if one integral feature that departed from the iOS app last year, will not be making a return. In the Sonos […]
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Microsoft has started rolling out ads for Recommended apps within the sacred Windows 11 Start Menu. Following a brief trial period during April, Microsoft has began rolling out a new Windows 11 update (KB5036980) that’ll show apps from “curated developers”. Earlier this month, Microsoft said it is designed to help you discover great apps from […]
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