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Windows 11 gets zippier on PCs with less RAM, which is handy as who can really afford lots of it anymore?
One way to offset the RAM crisis is for tech manufacturers and software developers is to figure out how to do more with less. Instead of just jamming more RAM into the best laptops and charging us poor saps the earth for the privilege. Efficiency is the name of the game and Microsoft is on

October 28 could be the biggest day in the history of the Apple MacBook – here’s why
October 28 is D-Day for the first touchscreen Mac as Apple begins inviting media to all-day product launch in LA

Alienware has made an OLED for the masses – here’s why the AW3226Q deserves a spot on your desk
Is this the best ‘normal’ gaming monitor you can buy without breaking the bank? At $699 the Alienware AW3226Q is something of a steal

They already love their Mac – and these 6 Christmas gifts will make the Apple fan in your life love you even more
From a smarter desktop speaker, to extra power for a MacBook, these presents deserve a place under the tree

Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo revives the 1980 original in gold, now with an in-house movement
Hublot has relaunched the watch that started it all in 1980

Loewe’s aura.matic automatic coffee machine has this game-changing trick
German tech firm Loewe has debuted aura.matic, a fully automatic coffee machine with a very clever feature

Best electric bikes: e-bikes reviewed and rated
Why tire your thighs with sweaty pedalling? The best electric bikes offer freewheeling fun with battery assistance.

A track drive showed me how McLaren made a hybrid engine exciting enough for a supercar
‘Hybrid’ isn’t a dirty word anymore. Adding an electric motor to the Artura meant more driver excitement, not less

Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 vs Salter Crisp & Go: Which portable air fryer is best?
These compact glass air fryers with digital controls are perfect when countertop space is limited, as well for the campervan and caravan crew

Siri AI on the old HomePod mini? Apple clarifies following conflicting reports
If you want Siri AI on your older smart speaker then the news isn't great. Better bust open your wallet.

How the Apple HomeView might finally bring some video streaming apps to CarPlay
Apple announced the HomeView smart display at its Welcome Home event on October 13, but hasn’t made itself particularly clear about support for video apps. First of all, the screen is square so it’s not optimised for video in the first place. Secondly there’s no App Store to download third-party apps. As I pointed out

Xbox Nano Controller sounds perfect for on-the-go Game Pass action, and great for people with smaller hands
Xbox is expanding its gamepad options with a travel-friendly Nano controller that won't weigh you down.

Bought an iPhone for Apple’s smarter Siri? You may be able to claim a payout
Claims are open in Apple’s Siri AI settlement, but you’ll need to meet the US eligibility rules and apply before December’s deadline

After using Apple HomeView I think it’s the smart display you’ve been waiting for – just don’t bring your Ring doorbell
A cute, colourful smart display that's brilliant if you live in Apple's world

Glasses-free 3D gaming on this laptop was fun – but I don’t think I’d use it enough to justify the price premium
There’s probably a reason Chillblast’s Arc Vision Pro 3D is in a class of one, even if the hardware ticks plenty of boxes

How lab grown diamonds are made and 5 reasons you should choose them over natural diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to mined stones, but cost far less and come with a clearer conscience, and here’s how they’re made and why they might be the smarter buy

Apple’s smart display looking like the lovechild of my favourite Mac and an Apple Watch isn’t nearly enough for me to buy one
HomeView has a lot going for it, but it feels like another unnecessary device in a world already awash with unnecessary devices

Apple’s wall-mounted HomeView costs the same as the regular one, despite missing its bottom half
There might be good reasons for Apple charging the same for the wall-mounted HomeView, but it’s certainly not obvious from the specs alone

I was excited to buy Apple HomeView, but after today’s surprising reveal I’ll be giving it a miss
HomeView has a different focus than I expected and hoped.I'm not sure Apple has made the right move.

Apple HomeView brings up one key question for me and my smart home
Apple's HomeView has been announced. And I'm wondering what it means for my own smart home setup

Apple TV 4K 2026 vs Apple TV 4K 2022: should you pay to upgrade from the old box?
Apple’s new Apple TV 4K brings Siri AI, hands-free control and four-speaker HomePod surround sound, but is it worth double the price of the 2022 model?

I love my Apple TV, but here are 299 reasons why I won’t be buying the new Apple TV 4K
Apple’s new streaming box has plenty going for it, but one major downside that upends everything

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