If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your home, this is your chance. Explore Best Buy’s appliances on sale! Save big on dishwashers, fridges, vacuums, espresso makers, and more. This sale runs from February 21st to March 6th, 2025 only. Look out for our new offerings next week. Kicking off this week (until February 27th), the […]
Avowed has some interesting features
17 February 2025 | Gaming ð» Avowed has me conflicted. The main story sounds like a chore and I prefer immersive sim RPGs to its more static world, but I really enjoyed this weekâs episode of The Besties, which covered some of the more innovative features Obsidian has brought to the table. These include speech […]
How to connect AirPods to your laptop
AirPods have become one of the most popular wireless earbuds out there, and for a good reason. They’re sleek, versatile, and easy to use. However, if you’ve been wondering how to connect AirPods to a laptop, you’re not alone—it’s not always as straightforward as you might expect. Whether you have a MacBook or a Windows […]
Sega and Sports Interactive were right to cancel Football Manager 25
11 February 2025 | Gaming If you read this blog regularly, youâll likely agree that the games industry in 2025 is a Wild West of anti-consumer practices. Developers and publishers seem set on milking as much money from customers as possible, regardless of the damage done to beloved series or the reputations of the companies […]
Are smart rings accurate? The truth about health tracking
Whether you put on a smart ring, smartwatch or activity tracker, you’re ultimately trying to collect the same type of data. How much are you moving? How well are you sleeping? You want a sense of your daily activity, along with whatever other metrics a wearable device can bring to your attention. Naturally, accuracy matters […]
The government won’t protect your access to live service games
6 February 2025 | Gaming An attempt to protect gamers against publishersâ abrupt shuttering – or âsunsettingâ – of live service games failed this week, after the government stated that there are âno plans to amend UK consumer law on disabling video gamesâ. A petition that had passed the 10,000-signature threshold for parliamentary discussion was […]
Nintendo Switch 2 announced, launching in 2025
Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, its highly anticipated next-generation console, set to launch in 2025. Building on the original Nintendo Switch’s success, the new console promises to deliver exciting advancements and new capabilities while staying true to its hybrid roots. In a reveal video, Nintendo offered a first look at the hardware, […]
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Tarantino’s novel kills the mystery
1 February 2025 | Books As the first Quentin Tarantino film I saw at the cinema, I have a something of a soft spot for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). While I wasnât as keen on the typically violent ending, the picture the director painted of 1960s Los Angeles was captivating, perfectly complemented […]
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro review
Good wireless earbuds don’t have to cost you a lot. Value is what the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro aim to deliver. These earbuds aren’t as cheap as some others on the market, but remain budget-friendly, undercutting key competitors in the earbuds space. You don’t need a OnePlus phone to use them, though a couple […]
GTA VI might get away with a $100 price tag, but your game can’t
24 January 2025 | Gaming After a decade-long wait and with development costs reportedly stretching into the billions, it has long been rumoured that Rockstar might try to crank up the price of Grand Theft Auto VI when it launches. The standard price for games has already increased from £50 to £60 in recent years, […]