Since its announcement at WWDC, Apple has been teasing a range of iOS 12 improvements scheduled for release in the fall. The roster includes a streamlined Siri, speeding up elderly iPhones, and a F…
What we’re buying: An official third-party PS4 controller for Xbox converts
I can’t believe I’ve been (aside from handhelds) glued to the same controller design for twenty years. The PlayStation 4’s DualShock is arguably the biggest evolutionary jump that…
There’s even more evidence the Samsung Galaxy Watch launch is happening soon
We know Samsung is readying a new smartwatch for release – even the company’s own website has let the product slip – but a new certification offers further proof we’ll be se…
Google Home Schedule Routines Now Available, Gmail May Get Email Scheduling Feature Soon
HIGHLIGHTS Scheduled Routines are now here for Google Home The feature can be accessed via the Google Home app There is no word on when Gmail will get the feature At Google I/O 2018, the company ha…
Official Nintendo Switch GameCube controllers debut in time for Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nintendo and accessory maker Hori have announced three new GameCube controllers designed to work specifically with Nintendo Switch. These controllers come in three styles fashioned after the compan…
Google Pay on your Wear OS watch will speed up today… if you’re on Android
Ever find yourself waiting at the checkout for your mobile payment apps to start up? Google Pay is about to get much quicker on your Wear OS watch, which should stop people tutting behind you in th…
HomePod may get phone call support and multiple timers
While Apple was quiet about HomePod updates at WWDC, that doesn’t mean it’s twiddling its thumbs — its staff are privately testing pre-release software. And now, we might know wha…
Alexa can crank the bass on your Echo when you ask
Amazon is giving you more control over audio with an Alexa update that lets you adjust the equalizer and sound modes using your voice. So if you think the music you’re listening to on your Am…
Trump’s China tariffs could inflate prices on Apple Watches, Sonos speakers and more
This June, President Trump promised Apple CEO Tim Cook that the upcoming $200 billion tariffs on Chinese goods wouldn’t apply to iPhones. But, it turns out that the Trump administration hasn&…
Mikme’s clever wireless microphone gets cheaper and more useful
Mikme’s wireless microphone was one of the most unique devices we saw last year. It works as a standalone audio recorder, but most impressively, it can also connect to your phone and serve as…