Author: The Tech Guy
After a slight drought (by our standards), we’ve had a fair few soundbar and soundbar systems in for testing. Be sure to have a look over the coming weeks to read our thoughts on them. And arguably, what’s leading the charge in terms of improving TV sound is the one-box soundbar. People want (or at least they seem to want) an all-in-one solution that handles films, TV and music without the need for extra speakers. But this convenience also comes with compromises. Home cinema brands want to tempt you with marketing blurb and images of sound that flows from the…
Watch Wimbledon 2026 live streams, as top seeds Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, and seven-time champion Novak Djokovic help get the tournament underway. The trio are up on Centre Court from 8.30am ET / 1.30pm BST / 10.30pm AEST on Day 1, where they’ll face Miomir Kecmanovic, Teodora Kostovic and Yibing Wu respectively.Emma Raducanu was supposed to open play on Court No.1 at 8am ET / 1pm BST / 10pm AEST, but withdrew from the tournament overnight with a new injury. That will force a last-minute reshuffle, the results of which are yet to be revealed at the time of…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech The true scourge of American roadways isn’t pot holes, rush hour traffic, or grandmas ambling down the fast lane. It’s oversized pickup trucks and SUVs. A new investigation by The New York Times found that the number of pedestrian deaths has surged by 75 percent since the explosion of these large vehicles around 2009, translating to thousands of more pedestrians being killed who otherwise would’ve lived if they were struck with a smaller car. It’s a virtually unprecedented reversal in road safety. Before…
YouTuber Matthew Trahan has made a career out of 3D printing increasingly unusual things. He has printed musical instruments, bedroom furniture, and, in one particularly memorable video, himself. His latest project is a full outfit, from shirt to shoes, belt to glasses, because apparently nobody told him 3D printers are for creating engineering prototypes or structures that aren’t otherwise feasible, not for fashion week. So how did it actually go, and what did it cost? Trahan’s checklist for his latest video included ten items: a shirt, shorts, shoes, socks, a belt, a hat, a wallet, a bag, a tie, and…
Dolby Atmos adapts to the devices and audio gear you have, and this can be a blessing and a curse. You might fire up Apple Music on your phone and hear Dolby Atmos start playing out of your device’s stereo speakers. It’s a different experience on every platform. The important thing to remember is that every piece of the chain needs to support Dolby Atmos for it to work. The fewer hardware and software points in the mix, the simpler unlocking Dolby Atmos becomes. This explains why experiencing spatial audio on your TV or home theater setup is so difficult.…
Last week, we asked you what device you use for gaming. And since we’re a smartphone-focused site, we’re not surprised to see that the smartphone option emerged as the top result. A few of these rankings are a little surprising, though. We were expecting either PC or Console to claim the #2 spot – instead tablets won out. A lot of people use old tablets as Netflix and Facebook devices, but those are too old to run modern games – certainly not the more demanding titles. But as it turns out, many have tablets powerful enough to run the games…
Epoch.ai tracks the top ~17+ frontier sites via satellite. SemiAnalysis uses its Datacenter Industry Model for hyperscaler self-build/colocation forecasts. Here is a tight compilation of the most prominent ones from Epoch, SemiAnalysis mentions, and cross-referenced industry tracking. Focus is on hyperscaler/AI lab projects (hundreds of MW to GW-scale). Many announced 2026 projects face delays like power grid interconnection queues (5–7+ years in places), permitting, and construction bottlenecks. Reports indicate 30–50% of planned 2026 US capacity may slip to 2027–2028. SemiAnalysis pushes back on exaggerated half canceled claims, noting hyperscaler self-build forecasts have been stable and many announced projects were never…
Oppo unveiled the Reno16 series this week – this includes the vanilla and Pro models as well as the Reno16 F and FS versions. Let’s focus on the first pair – do you like what the Reno16 and Reno16 Pro have to offer? And have you seen how much they cost? Oppo Reno 16 and Reno 16 Pro We will need to re-calibrate our idea of how much a mid-range phone costs. The Oppo Reno16 starts at €900 for an 8/512GB phone, though you can get a €100 discount if you order before the end…
If your system cannot download Windows Update and shows you the message “Error encountered,” this article will help you. The Windows Update Error encountered message can appear at any time during the update download. There can be multiple causes of this error, such as corrupted Windows Update Components, internet connection issues, or low disk space. […] This article Windows Update “Error encountered” on Windows 11 first appeared on TheWindowsClub.com.
Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityVerizon recently shook things up in a big way with its new, low-cost Simplicity plan. While budget-oriented plans are often an afterthought for postpaid carriers, Verizon’s approach is genuinely different. The new budget plan isn’t just a “lesser” option; it’s now the default gateway to joining Verizon.If you visit Verizon’s website and click on the navigation bar, you’ll find the Simplicity plan comes up first, with the myPlan family buried under an “other plans” tab. This wasn’t an accident. In 2026, wireless consumers are presented with more choices than ever, and more than anything, they just…