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A new PS5 software update has been released The features include more emoji message reactions and improved usability Players were hoping for more console stability fixes instead Sony has released a new PlayStation 5 software update, and it’s pretty underwhelming to say the least. According to the patch notes for version 26.03-13.20.00, the PS5 messages…

If you’re looking for a laptop that can handle demanding creative work, heavy multitasking, and modern graphics tasks without spending a fortune, the Acer Nitro V15 is a great choice and it’s down to £619.99 (was £800) in Amazon’s Tech Week sale. In our four star review, we described the laptop as “admirable” and were…

Digital commerce has always been built around a relatively stable assumption: consumers will search, scroll, compare, and then checkout. Now, for the first time in three decades, the assumption is starting to fall apart. From chat-based shopping assistants to generative search results, consumers are no longer browsing endless product listings. Instead, they’re asking questions and…

SJCAM’s new SJ30 budget action cam shoots 8K video, but just to 20fps There are plenty of upgrades over its mediocre predecessor It costs from $265 / £199 Interested in trying out an action cam? SJCAM has just announced the SJ30, an affordable adventure-centric camera with a unique dual-lens design. Following on from 2024’s SJ20,…

AI website builders promise to turn your ideas into polished websites in minutes. Just describe your vision, and algorithms can generate layouts, write copy, and select images. For many businesses, these tools offer an exciting starting point that would have taken days of planning. But, AI-generated websites are rarely ready for production without significant human…

Looking to watch Stan Sport – Australia’s premium streaming home for blockbuster sport, TV shows, and movies – from outside Australia? If you’re visiting the US, UK, Canada or anywhere else, you can use a VPN – NordVPN works best – to unblock Stan Sport and stream as normal from any location. Stan offers a…

I recently read an article from the Associated Press about Gen Z are reviving the classic iPod for “distraction-free listening.” And I get it. We’re living in a sensory slot machine, bombarded by endless notifications, ads, bright colors, and look-at-me-look-at-me pop-ups feeding the irresistible urge to keep scrolling. Why wouldn’t you want a device that…

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game…

Hacks season 5 will be releasing two episodes per week on HBO Max for the next fortnight Episodes 4 and 5 drop on April 30, with episodes 6 and 7 on May 7 Season 5 will return to a weekly release schedule for the final three weeks (eps 8-10) We’re only three weeks into Hacks…

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Thursday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game…