AirPlay is the way digital music should be. If you have WiFi, you have music. But you also have a tough choice. More and more speakers come equipped with AirPlay, ready out of the box to blast music wirelessly from your preferred Apple gizmo. In a test of four speakers, the one that sounded sweetest was also among the cheapest. Read More >
Dig if you will a picture, of the year 2099 -- all the books are gone and what’s left of the human race is ingesting its literature via hand-held devices. That’ll be what happens when the e-readers take over the world. As I plan to still be around then (eternal life will be discovered sometime in 2017 I reckon), I thought I’d better get with it and get myself an ereader, by trying out four of the most popular devices. Read More >
Featured comment by flynndean:
"As per my comment above, I also believed them to be the same screen...and maybe they are...but Sony have done something to their implementation that r..." More »
May means sunshine, flowers, allergies and wondering who the hell actually celebrates May Day like it's a real thing. It also means a summer of beautiful gadgets. Here are some of the best from the past month (or so): Read More >
The right music doesn't soothe the savage beast, it makes the beast more savage. When you're going for a long run, that's exactly what you want. The pulse of thumping beats can make you feel superhuman. It certainly beats the sound of your own labored breathing. Read More >
Smartphone cameras have gotten so good—and sharing photos from them has gotten so easy—that in most situations, a simple point-and-shoot camera seems like an unnecessary inconvenience. Read More >
The iPad promises to be a post-PC device to end your need for a desktop computer. But if you're still attracted to tangible keyboards, there are a range of special cases which can prep your iPad for heavy-duty text editing. So which is best? Read More >
Featured comment by g3f:
"Not sure where you get your information, but every place I have seen it for sale it comes with its dock.
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/128..." More »
Canon and Nikon both have brand new professional DLSR cameras fighting for the wallets of photographers and videographers the world over. We recently reviewed the Canon 5D Mark III, and are whipping up a review of the Nikon D800. In the meantime, we put together a comparison of the video capabilities of these two foes. Read More >
Featured comment by Musouka:
"Before the 5DIII was announced, the rumored resolution (22.3MP) was pegged as 'perfect' for video since it was 3x the FHD resolution. Of course, there..." More »
You've just bought a new iPad 3, and can't stop cradling it like the new baby it is. But a firm hug and keen eye won't keep it scratch-free forever, unfortunately. We put five folding cases to the test to see which would keep your gorgeous retina display safe, while adding some flexible functionality and individuality. Well, you can't run the risk of mixing your 'Pad up with someone else's... Read More >
Featured comment by sukusami:
"I got mine too and the quality of this case amazing as described. http://www.ipad3casestore.net/textured-tuxedo-ipad-3-case/" More »
Motorola created a bit of a stir yesterday when it released a video comparing Android's Voice Actions on the Atrix 2 with iOS's Siri on an iPhone 4S. Fanboys screamed foul in the YouTube comments, so we decided to test it out for ourselves. And yes, there's a very clear winner. Read More >
Featured comment by Glenbot3000:
"Whilst I hate the hype Siri gets since natural language interpretation has been available since the 60s (google Eliza), Tommy raises a very interestin..." More »
The UK loves SMS. As a nation, we regularly send over ten million texts an hour and SMS is used at all levels of society, far more so than email or voice calls. Things may not always be so rosy for SMS, however. A recent Forbes report shows that SMS usage is falling worldwide. Even the traditional SMS fest on Christmas Day was down from 2010 -- too busy tweeting "Mum and aunty Beatrice are arguing about the gravy again," were we? There are now many apps and services that will let you send short, near-instant messages to your friend's mobiles. Here's our pick of the best: Read More >
Usually, when winter is not being a cowardly little bitch, you need a warm jacket to keep from freezing to death. But if you live in a city, like more than half the world's population, you need something something more versatile—and stylish—than just a sealskin or a pillow with sleeves. Read More >
You're ready for a camera upgrade. You've outgrown the best point-and-shoot cameras, but a DSLR is a little excessive. Luckily for you, there's a middle ground. Mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras—even affordable ones—are getting really, really good. Read More >
Featured comment by ispy:
"doesn't the Sony kind of fail on the whole 'compact' criterion of the headline? i would have to choose the nikon because all the others are so ugly!" More »
We're headed to a post-PC existence, but we ain't there yet. The rise to prominence of Ultrabooks, though, brings the modern laptop closer to a tablet experience than a desktop. Their speed, portability, and tiny-but-not-a-piece-of-crap-netbook-ness have made them popular, but which is the one to own? Read More >
Featured comment by BritSwedeGuy:
"What is wrong with the simple question:
"When was the last time a Giz shootout didn’t place an Apple gadget at number one?"
The fact that you refu..." More »
Ooh, keyboards. Exciting, right?! Oh, are you nonplussed? Get over it dude: The concept is of a single keyboard that works really well across all of your computers, tablets, and even your phones is actually something incredibly appealing. Read More >
Who doesn't love a good wireless mouse? Free from wires that tangle, it can soar across your desktop, free as a bird. We tested five of the best on the market, and while they were all good, there can be only one Bestmodo. Read More >
Featured comment by csber3:
"I'm stunned the Logitech Performance Mouse MX won. Even though its compatible with Mac and Windows it doesn't play well on the Mac. It tends to shudde..." More »