Seven ways technology will change in 2019
App stores, Facebook, smartphone photography, even USB cables – they are all facing disruption this year
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Apple 12.9in iPad Pro review: bringing back the wow factor
Dumping the home button for Face ID allows an impressive all-screen design but makes for an extremely expensive tablet
Owners of smart speakers are different from those who don’t own one
Smart speakers is the latest, fast-growing trend in the tech world. More and more tech companies are entering the AI and voice control technology segment, with many devices incorporating digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant. People are speaking to their smart devices a lot more. Smart speakers are used by blind people, … Read more
Why people limit how they use their wearable devices. Study
Since people use wearables for select, limited tasks, wearable devices do not motivate owners to invest in other IoT devices, says a new study released by leading B2B ratings and reviews firm Clutch.co. Clutch surveyed over 500 people who own connected devices to learn how they interact with popular consumer IoT technologies. “We found that … Read more
iPhone XR review: Apple’s cheaper battery king
With Face ID and a decent screen, this phone attempts a happy medium between quality and price – but £750 still isn’t a bargain
iPhone XR review roundup: cheaper and brighter with longer battery life
Early consensus from tech press is £750 iPhone XR is in many ways better than the £999 iPhone XS