Category: Technology and Gadgets

Nick Gliddon Director of Vodafone Business UK Nick became Vodafone’s UK Business Director in October 2021. He had previously been Director of Carrier Services, Vodafone’s international wholesale business. He’s also worked in senior executive roles in India and Egypt. Nick is passionate about helping businesses of all sizes flourish using the right technologies. As proud sponsors of Wimbledon, the Welsh Rugby Union and Principality Stadium, at Vodafone, we know first-hand that sporting events are no small feat to pull off and can place significant demand on the network.  Thankfully, the…

The Google Pixel 9 series is due to launch next week, and while we’ve already seen leaks around its design and specs, it’s also apparently going to come with a newly upgraded weather app – an app which you can try out right now, if you want to. As reported by Android Authority, the new and improved Weather app can now be sideloaded from APKMirror. It should work on devices running Android 14 or later, but as this isn’t yet the finished version of the app, expect some bugs and…

The Nintendo Switch is likely to outsell the PlayStation 2 in terms of lifetime sales in the US. That’s according to Mat Piscatella, a  video game industry analyst at Circana. In a post to X / Twitter, Piscatella wrote: “In the US, PS5 is still 7% ahead of PS4 LTD and Switch is only 1.1M units behind PlayStation 2 in lifetime sales.” He adds that things aren’t looking too bad for Xbox Series consoles, either, saying they’re “holding close to Xbox 360’s LTD pace (and will get a CF25 boost).”…

The current mortgage process is challenging for all involved. For customers, purchasing a home is likely the biggest purchase they will make in their lifetime. The knock-on effect is that pressure on mortgage providers to deliver a smooth and supportive service is intense, with customer emotions often understandably heightened. With tech integrated into so many areas of the public’s lives, customers no longer have the patience for outdated processes and clunky systems.  It’s believed that mortgages were first available in Britain as early as the 12th century. The initial concept was…

Mild spoilers follow for The Umbrella Academy season 4. I’m a big fan of The Umbrella Academy. I’m sure that’s come across my articles about the franchise, but if it hasn’t, allow me to present evidence of my enthusiasm: I’ve read Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s wonderfully oddball graphic novels numerous times, and consumed all of the supplementary literature; I own a couple of Funko Pops (yes, I collect them, what of it?); and I even considered getting a ‘Brellie’ tattoo many years ago, which, considering that I’ve only been…

The Dell XPS 13 is the best Ultrabook for most people and now it has the latest and greatest Snapdragon X Elite CPU. If you’re looking for a great back to school deal or a reliable all-rounder then get the XPS 13 at Dell for $1,099.99 (was $1,299.99) This is the most expensive version but the superior processor is well worth the extra money. Alongside an incredible processor, it also has a gorgeous 13.4-inch FHD+ (1920×1200) display. The additional height is perfect for professionals or students working on documents or…

Thursday’s Strands is here, guaranteed to get your brain working. If it works a little too hard, you might want to check out my hints below. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Your Strands expert Your Strands expert Marc McLaren Social Links Navigation Global Editor in Chief NYT Strands today (game…

Reddit threads can be incredibly long, and sometimes it’s challenging to figure out what they’re really about, regardless of the title. Even searching for keywords can be hit or miss. The platform wants to help solve that issue and later this year plans to release a new AI-powered feature that will generate summaries at the top of search results.  The idea is straightforward: AI fueled by large language models is good at condensing and summarizing big chunks of text, like those filling Reddit threads. By making these summaries part of…

Google is rolling out an update to its kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch with the goal to “foster independence and motivate movement” in young users. Chief among them is the implementation of Tap to Pay.  Children will be able to use the feature to pay for things wherever “Google Pay is accepted. In fact, it operates just like it does on the Pixel Watch 2, but with a distinct difference. Tap to Pay on the Fitbit Ace LTE doesn’t work with just any debit or credit card. The device must…

It’s time to get another dose of Quordle goodness into your life, so read on for hints, answers and my commentary. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Your Quordle expert Your Quordle expert Marc McLaren Social Links Navigation Global Editor in Chief Quordle today (game #927) – hint #1…