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Boost your bass and share your sounds, with Pixel Buds

Today 20th August 2020, Google are dropping new features for Pixel Buds to help you customize your unique sound experience, find your earbuds more easily if you misplace them and get more done with → Read More

If you think the Pixel 4a is a boring smartphone, you're wrong

The Pixel 4a is finally here, well... almost. After months of speculation and delays, you'll still have to wait a few weeks before the Pixel 4a lands on your doorstep. I have to admit, my euros a → Read More

How to transfer your Facebook photos and videos to Google Photos

You are probably sitting there thinking "How do I transfer all my Facebook photos and videos to Google Photos." You might also be thinking about deleting your Facebook account but don't → Read More

How to schedule a tweet natively on Twitter

For a long time the only way to schedule tweets on Twitter was by using any number of services that weren't actually, Twitter. Weird huh? Of course there is Tweetdeck but not many people use that → Read More

How to temporarily disable or suspend your Instagram account

Sometimes or at least for a maximum of once per week you might just want to temporarily shut off your Instagram feed. The floods of notifications might be getting you down or the abundance of free → Read More

How-to: Supercharge any laptop with an SSD

So here we are 2020 and the world is crumbling beneath us. Now more than ever we are relying on our laptops and home computers when we are sent packing to work from home. Not a new concept but with to → Read More

Best cases for the Pixel 4 in 2020

The Pixel 4 is slim and slippery, but its size means that it's possible to get a really robust and heavy duty case on it without compromising the feel in the hand, when combined with a slim and g → Read More

Alleged Google Pixel 5 renders offer upsan ugly camera array and more forehead

I'd say if these leaked renders were real I'd eat my hat, but I'm not sure if I trust Google enough for it to be completely fake. Jon Prosser released this image on his YouTube channel, → Read More

GMSA will hold a crisis meeting on Friday to decide the fate of #MWC20

Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 has already had to endure a list of exhibitor withdrawals due to the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan China, and it seems like there's a distinct possibility that th → Read More

This new keyboard for Android promises 72% less typos with 100% privacy.

Every fifth word written on a smartphone is misspelled, according to a study by Cambridge University and ETH Zurich. Typewise addresses this problem through unique interface and AI algorithms, → Read More

Moment's annual 72 Hour Sale officially starts on Monday. Get early access here.

Every year and once a year only Moment give us a 72 hour sale, this normally start the weekend after Black Friday however we have early access and so do you! You find massive savings, up to 40% off → Read More

Up to 50% off ALL Potensic budget drones with GPS

It's that time of year again Black Friday madness has begun and here is a great selection of budget drones for the perfect seasonal gift or the beginner drone enthusiast! Take a peak at the speci → Read More

SUAOKI offer up to 42% off their 150W & 400W Portable Stations.

I've been using various Suaoki products for a while now and can attest to the quality of the products, the car battery jump start kits are a personal favourite and I often buy them as gifts for → Read More

FACEBOOK lite, because. Size matters.

Mention FACEBOOK in any conversation and you'll be met with a variety of reactions. However, like it or loathe it FACEBOOK is here to stay and it has its mind set on offering absolutely everybody → Read More

This new 14mm Ultrawide lens for your Pixel 4 & XL will complete your camera experience.

The NEW Moment Fisheye 14mm Lens is wider than an ultra wide and cheaper than a GoPro. The look of the lens is super wide, with a 170 degree field of view, producing a 30% wider image than the 120 → Read More

HONOR MagicWatch 2 – Specs, Availability & Price

HONOR has officially unveiled the new MagicWatch 2 globally. A smartwatch that activates a smart and healthy life, with 14-day long-lasting battery life enabled by the Kirin A1 Chipset. Equipped with → Read More

Grab the popcorn! The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box will be available in the UK next week.

It's time to elevate your home entertainment experience with the launch of the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box. This new innovation provides a simple way to sync your Philips Hue lights with your → Read More

Google opens a new #DigitalGarage in Belfast UK

"Whether you want to grow your confidence, career or business, Google Digital Garage provides free training and tools to help you." Started in 2015, Google Digital Garage is a "Grow wit → Read More

Insta360 GO – Unboxing and first impressions. Should you buy one?

The Insta360 Go is the latest camera from the company, offering a sub-20-gram fisheye action camera that is so tiny you'll probably be terrified of losing it. But don't let that put you off → Read More

Google Nest Services are down. Customers are not happy.

11th November 2019 - Google Nest services appear to have encountered a major outage that prevents users accessing cameras and thermostat features within their smart home. Users have taken to twitter → Read More