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Most people opt to stream the content they watch these days, replacing discs or hard drives of old shows. But if you can stream the content you watch, why not the games you play on one of the best gaming consoles around? Cloud gaming is not quite as commonplace, but lets you stream the latest games without needing a catalogue of titles yourself. And Sony is the latest brand to offer this feature, with PS5’s cloud gaming service. Sony is going to let select PS5 owners stream the top games directly to their console, rather than having to purchase or…

Summertime means holidays for lots of folks and, if you’ve got people and stuff to get from one place to another, the new Hyundai Sante Fe more than fits the bill. This is a capacious seven-seat SUV that boasts eye-catching looks on the outside and acres of space on the inside. The latest incarnation has much more of an identity than earlier, rather innocuous editions, although there’s a rear end that adds a ‘love it or leave it’ twist into the mix. Aside from the benefit of space, the latest Hyundai Santa Fe is now available as a plug-in hybrid,…

Netflix has officially put a stop to password sharing. That means you can’t hand out your password to friends or family that don’t live with you, or piggyback on someone else’s account. The streaming service has started shutting down freeloading friends and family with a screen designed to get them to re-authenticate the sign-in or sign up for a new account. In May 2023, Netflix expanded its crackdown on password sharing to the United States and more than 100 other countries including the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Mexico and Brazil. It’s reportedly doing its intended job, too: Netflix ended…

If you own a Nintendo Switch – without doubt one of the best handheld gaming consoles – you really owe it to yourself to buy the heavy-hitters. These naturally include Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild – but beyond those games, you don’t have to break the bank to keep up a steady stream of gaming on the go. The Switch’s digital eShop is pretty packed with great games now, and many of them can be had for very little cash at all. In fact, we’ve picked a bunch of games that we love that all sell for $20/£17 or…

There are a few reasons why you might be searching for the best cassette players. Maybe you’re on a retro kick, looking to separate yourself from the cold, soulless world of streaming digital music. Or perhaps you recently came across a dust-laden collection of tapes during a clearout, and want to relive your youth. Or maybe the thought of a portable mechanical music player simply appeals to your quirkier nature. Just plug in a pair of the best noise-cancelling headphones and get listening! Whatever your reasons, we’ve rounded up our top picks of some of the best cassette players (or…

If you’re in the market for the best tablet, it’s worth considering a few options beyond the popular models from Apple and Samsung. One of those is, of course, Amazon, which has emerged as a major player at the cheaper end of the tablet market. Amazon offers a pretty diverse range of tablets under the Fire branded lineup, so we’ve rated the best Fire tablets to make your decision easier. As they all derive from Camp Bezos, Amazon Fire tablets come with a certain seal of approval that other retailers may not provide. Much like the Echo, Fire tablets are…

There’s hidden detail in your favourite songs and the best DACs are here to help you hear it. Whether you’re streaming on Spotify or curating your MP3 archive, a DAC is a digital-to-analogue converter that converts digital files to analogue sound waves your ears can hear. Most audio devices have one built-in already, but if you’re a keen-eared listener looking to sonically upgrade the best noise-cancelling headphones, these DACs below have the power to amp up the detail, bass and volume. From pocket-sized solutions to bigger desktop DACs, these plug-in babies are a real treat for the ears. If you’re…

The largest console you’ll ever clap eyes on has been out for quite a while now. And rejoice, because actually getting your hands on a PlayStation5 has got much easier. The PS5 boasts some of the best games and exclusives of all the consoles, too. Unlike Microsoft and the Xbox Series X, which launched without any first-party games and continues to push Xbox Game Pass and studio acquisitions as its biggest draw, Sony has a typically diverse little collection of them as the console’s tentpole experiences, each utilising in some way the PS5’s huge power boost. It also comes with an innovative new controller.…

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I’ve long dreamed of doing all my gaming on PC — a single platform that’s easily upgradeable and lets me play my overstuffed Steam library wherever and however I like. The Steam Deck is a fantastic handheld, but for my living room, I want something more powerful that works as well on my TV as it does at a desk. Believe me, I’ve tried. Gaming laptops are noisy and awkward, desktops are too chunky, and Windows is annoying to navigate without a keyboard and mouse. I had hoped that Valve’s Steam Machine experiment was my ticket, but it crashed and…

Apps are big business and one of the main reasons for the success of iOS and Apple’s ubiquitous phone. Android may shift more units than Apple’s mobile platform, but the App Store gets the lion’s share of the best free apps, from high-end audio tools through to cutting-edge education offerings. So welcome to our guide to the best free iPhone and iPad apps. But what can you get when unwilling to spend anything at all? Actually, loads; as our selection shows, iOS and iPadOS apps are available for all manner of tasks, from sprucing up photos and composing music to keeping…

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 95, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, new gadget season is starting, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)I also have for you Pixel’s next foldable, new Samsung earbuds, a chill indie game, and more.(As always, the best part of Installer is your ideas and tips. What do you want to know more about? What awesome tricks do you know that everyone else should? What app should everyone be using? Tell me everything: [email protected]. And if you know…