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Apple has given its Maps smartphone app a power boost with huge amounts of detail for Monaco ahead of the Grand Prix there from 23-25 May. Apple often reveals enhanced mapping ahead of big events and did so ahead of the Paris Olympics last year. The Detailed City Experience is coming to Monaco as part of a tie-up with Apple’s own F1: The Movie, which is officially endorsed by the sport and has been filmed at several race weekends including the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix I attended in November. In time for the race, the street circuit will be…
Apple is working on its next major software update for the iPad – iPadOS 19. As you’d expect, iPadOS 19 will work best with the latest iPads. But a whole bunch of older Apple tablets will also get the free software update – stretching back around five years. But will your current iPad get the update? Here’s our guide to the rumoured iPadOS 19 system requirements. Will my iPad get iPadOS 19? Rumours suggest Apple is keeping the system requirements for iPadOS 19 the same as those for iPadOS 18. That one was pretty similar to iPadOS 17, but with a…
Samsung’s 2025 range of TVs, projectors and soundbars is now officially on sale across the UK, with big promises on AI smarts, better picture quality and cleaner audio. Announced alongside its new role as BAFTA’s first ever “Official Screen Partner” (no doubt because BAFTA has been reading Stuff’s best 4K TV guide) the 2025 line-up is available now on Samsung’s website and major retailers including Currys, John Lewis, AO and Richer Sounds. The new range includes upgraded Neo QLED, OLED and QLED sets, with standout models like the Neo QLED 8K and 4K QN90F sporting Samsung’s upgraded Glare-Free tech for…
Shoving AI into everything (wanted or not) is one of the biggest tech trends this year. All the latest smartphones have some form of AI features… just like most other devices. I’m not the biggest fan of this – especially when there’s not an obvious use case. While showing off Android 16, Google announced a bunch of new Gemini AI features. The best of these is the fact that Google Gemini is coming to devices with Google TV later this year. Not only am I excited for this feature, but I actually think it’ll finally make remotes with microphones useful.…
TikTok is introducing new accessibility features that make it easier for people with visual impairments to see text and use screen readers on the platform. After adding alt text support for still images in April, TikTok is now testing a feature that automatically adds an AI-generated alt text description to photographs when a creator hasn’t manually added it.Creators will still have the option to add their own alt text descriptions to images as they’re uploaded or after publishing, providing a means to correct any information in the AI-generated versions. Even if the AI alt text is imperfect, however, users who…
Eight Sleep is famous for water-cooled and heated smart mattresses, which are pretty much the state of the bedtime art. They’re some of the best smart bedroom devices you can get your hands on. And the new Pod 5 is one of the biggest upgrades in years. The latest sleep-improving device comes with new components and better processing behind the scenes. The standout new feature is a hydro-powered blanket that can heat and cool your entire body, not just the underside. It links up with the cover at the foot of the bed using a web of thin water tubes,…
Apple is working on its next major software update for the Mac – macOS 16. Its location-based moniker is yet unknown, but will be from California. My best guess based on existing trademarks is Mammoth, due to the nature of the changes coming (more on this later). As you’d expect, macOS 15 will work best with the latest Macs. But a whole bunch of older Mac desktops and MacBooks will also get the free software update – stretching back a good few years. But will your current Mac device get the new update? Here’s our guide to the rumoured macOS 15…
The WiiM Sound features playback controls on the top as well as a 1.8-inch high-res touchscreen on the side that can also be used for navigating playlists and menus, selecting presets, or just displaying album art for whatever’s currently playing. Using a four-inch woofer and “dual-balanced mode radiator tweeters” the Sound delivers 100W of power or more with two of them configured as a left and right stereo pair.The speaker uses a built-in microphone to measure the acoustics in a room and optimize its sound output for the space, but it can also be customized using a 10-band EQ or…
Apple is working on its next major software update for the Apple Watch – watchOS 12. As you’d expect, watchOS 12 will work best with the latest Apple Watches, and it’ll come pre-installed on the upcoming Series 11. But a whole bunch of older Apple Watches will also get the free software update – stretching back a few years. But will your current Apple Watch get the update? Here’s our guide to the rumoured watchOS 12 system requirements. Will my Apple Watch get watchOS 12? Right now, we don’t have any rumours as to the compatibility for watchOS 12. Last year,…
Google is preparing to add a new section to restaurant and bar search profiles. The new section will let owners include timely deals or events in search results in a way that they can control, either manually or by linking to a social media profile, the company says in a post spotted by Search Engine Land.The promos will show up under the label “This week” in the block of information that you’ll get for most local businesses in a Google search. Google suggests that companies will use it for things like daily specials or to promote upcoming live music events.…
Looking for a new set of top earbuds? While there are plenty of options to pick from, if you want the best features, they can set you back a fair amount. Battery life is arguably one of the most important features, and most affordable buds drop the ball here. But not the newest wireless earbuds from Anker’s sub-brand Soundcore. The Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds come with a 48-hour battery life. You get 12 hours per charge and then three full top-ups from the case. It even supports wireless charging, because that really should be the bare minimum. Better yet, you get…
Nvidia’s efforts to suck up to the Trump administration have seemingly paid off, with the US now lifting export limits on US-made AI chips and cracking down on anyone using Huawei’s emerging alternatives. The announcements come as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined President Trump in Saudi Arabia this week to solicit AI investments for US companies.“These new requirements would have stifled American innovation and saddled companies with burdensome new regulatory requirements,” The DOC said in a statement. “The AI Diffusion Rule also would have undermined US diplomatic relations with dozens of countries by downgrading them to second-tier status.”While the goal…