Month: September 2025

The Morning After: The verdict on AirPods Pro 3

Apple’s third-gen pro earbuds make a very strong case for upgrading. Alongside all those iPhones and Watches, Apple revealed the AirPods Pro 3, packing in major new features, like live translation and heart-rate sensing, all while tangibly boosting active noise cancellation (ANC). Those ANC upgrades? Ultra-low-noise microphones combine with advanced…

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I tested the cleaning powers of Dyson’s new flagship vacuum against two older models, and I couldn’t believe the results

Dyson has released a new flagship cordless vacuum, and on paper it’s extremely impressive. The V16 packs 315 AW of suction, making it officially the most powerful Dyson cordless vacuum. After testing many of the best vacuum cleaners on the market, however, I’ve learned that it’s not always all about…

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The 7 best new cameras, lenses and accessories I saw at IBC 2025 – from Canon to Blackmagic

I attended IBC 2025 in Amsterdam this week, and the world’s largest annual event for broadcast and entertainment tech didn’t disappoint. Loads of new camera gear made its public debut at the show, from established names and fresh upstarts. Highlights included the Canon EOS C50, Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, and…

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Microsoft favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code

Microsoft is adding automatic AI model selection to its Visual Studio Code editor that will automatically pick the best model for “optimal performance.” This new auto model feature will select between Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, GPT-5 mini and other models for GitHub Copilot free users, but paid users will “primarily…

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Nothing plans to launch ‘first AI-native devices next year’

London-based consumer tech startup Nothing has raised $200 million and vowed to usher in a new generation of “AI-native” devices running on operating systems that “are significantly different from the ones today.” In a press release that reads part ode to technology and part manifesto, Nothing founder and CEO Carl…

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Microsoft’s Xbox PC app adds Steam games and access to other stores

Microsoft is rolling out a new aggregated gaming library inside its Xbox PC app today on Windows. The updated app will now list games from Steam, Battle.net, and other PC storefronts — making it a launcher for games you have installed on your PC. Microsoft has been testing this aggregated…

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