Of all the best music streaming services, Spotify is the only one that offers insight into its payouts through its annual Loud and Clear report, and in 2025 it paid out a record $11 billion back to the industry. That’s around 70% of Spotify’s annual revenue, leaving the rest to go back towards improving the…
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 Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 14 (game…
A critical Windows 11 bug is affecting C: drive access It seems to be tied to Samsung laptops specifically Microsoft is investigating and working on a fix for the problem There has been more woe for selected Windows 11 users over the last few days, with a nasty software bug locking a substantial number of…
Project Hail Mary (PHM) will be the latest addition to the ever-expanding sci-fi film library when it takes flight in theaters later this month. Its book namesake notwithstanding, the number of movies that the Ryan Gosling-starring vehicle could’ve been inspired by, then, is — for lack of a better word — astronomical. While that’s a…
Rising gas prices could be boosting California’s electric vehicle market Customers have been drawn towards cheaper at-home EV charging UK analysts feel EV owners are “protected” from fuel price spikes The conflict in the Middle East, which has been raging for over a week now, has been causing a spike in energy pricing, with everything…
Ad-free Prime video is going up to $4.99 in the US It’s also being rebranded as Amazon Prime Video Ultra 4K streaming is now exclusive to the paid tier Price hikes are now par for the course when it comes to the best streaming services, and Amazon is now charging more for ad-free Prime Video…
When is a quiet week in tech not a quiet week in tech? How about right now. Because while this week lacked the huge launches of the previous one, it was still packed with big stories and impressive new tech. For starters, we delivered our expert verdicts on the Apple devices that were revealed last…
Gaming laptops aren’t cheap, but they’re an essential purchase if you’re looking for maximum performance on the go. Luckily, there are plenty of deals to check out this week, thanks to the Amazon Spring sale – the best being this Lenovo Legion 5 at Amazon for £1,349.99 (was £1,549.99). If you’re thinking about gaming specs,…
ExpressVPN has just announced its lowest-ever prices, for the second time in 2026. The drop means prices now start at $2.27 per month, a significant reduction considering monthly prices previously exceeded $5. While it’s not the best VPN overall right now, it’s seen significant improvements recently. It has increased speeds with Lightway Turbo, added features…
As it’s Friday the 13th, there’s no better time to check out some of the best horror movies. Whether you’re superstitious or not, and even though it’s March, it’s fun to lean into the unlucky and cursed history behind the date. To save you from scrolling through all the best streaming services, I’ve selected some…