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You might have heard a camera lens being described as ultrawide, but what does that mean when it co…

Spotify announced plans to launch a Spotify HiFi tier for Spotify Premium subscribers back in 2021,…

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Google has introduced the new Monk Skin Tone scale which is supposed to better represent all skin t…

Heard a lot of talk about CPU throttling but not sure what the term means? Here is everything you n…

Concerned you're being duped by a bot or troll account online? Then you'll want to keep reading thi…

As TV manufacturers start to look past traditional LCD displays, new technologies are emerging and …

Bots are regularly in the news, but the term gets used to describe a wide range of different accoun…

Ray tracing is slowly becoming more commonplace as time goes on, with the next-gen PS5 and Xbox Ser…

We'd be surprised if you haven't come across the term ANC in the headphone world. It is one of the …

Shopping for a Galaxy tablet or Galaxy S22 Ultra and noticed a curious-looking S Pen being offered …

Online shopping is ubiquitous and essential for many of us, but that makes it all the more importan…

Pairing Bluetooth devices such as headphones and smartwatches can be a laborious process. Messing a…

Google teased the Tensor 2 chip during its Google I/O conference, but what is it and why should you…

Heard a lot of talk about IP addresses but not exactly sure what they are or why we need them? T…

Considering upgrading your smartphone to one with a more capable camera? Macro might be one of the …

What is Wear OS? Google's dinky operating system has had a convoluted, some would say tortuous hist…

We explained in another piece why black levels are so important, and they're a vital area for any d…

Are you ever curious as to how the world's navigation system works? In this article, we're going to…

The strange acronym VoLTE might not have an obvious meaning, but it actually signifies a useful bit…

You wouldn't think a smartphone keyboard could impact your digital privacy. But this is actually th…

Debunking the controversial topic about the future of the web

Secure messaging with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) means that only you and your recipient’s devices…

A firewall stands between your computer and the network it’s on or between your network and the wid…

Thinking about investing in an antivirus package for your Android but not sure if you actually need…

Here is everything you need to know about Passkey, including how it might affect your passwords goi…

Seen some scary headlines about a new "social engineering attack" doing the rounds but not sure wha…

Here is everything you need to know about HDMI connections, including the different specifications …

Jargon: busted

If you’re a keen cook who spends hours whipping up culinary delights at home, you might be wonderin…