Blu-ray is dying so I believe it's now time for 'obsolete' tape to shine again in the strangest of ironies

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Solid-state storage is another one but it is still far too expensive for anything above double-digits TB backups. Yes, that very technology optical drives were supposed to eliminate. The current generation, LTO-9, delivers 18TB per tape with LTO-10 expected to offer between 24TB and 36TB. Well, IBM andFujifilmalreadydemoed such a tape back in … 2020, thats over four years ago....

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Robin Bailey

Canon EOS R1 review: a five star high-speed powerhouse for pros, with a sky-high price

Even professionals, who spend more on photo kit than the average enthusiast will appreciate this. The EOS R1 also offers Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The camera also balances well with both smaller lenses and larger telephotos. (Image credit: James Abbott) Overall build quality is excellent as you’d expect for a professional camera. But it’s the generously large, almost cinema-like, 9.44m-dot viewfinder that truly caught my eye. Not only is the viewfinder window large, but so too is the immersive EVF screen itself....

January 25, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Timothy Huffman

Does every phone maker need a flagship?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The rumor appeared online after an internal memo was seemingly leaked so far, so typical. What is a flagship, anyway? The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (left) and Galaxy S25 (right) Does every phone maker need a flagship? There are companies that do just fine by targeting a niche. HMD, the company that makes Nokia phones, gets by with a lineup of cheap and midrange phones....

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Arthur Hughes

Garmin Instinct 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: Which rugged outdoor watch is right for you?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. As such, there’s a new serious alternative to theApple Watch Ultra 2in the Garmin Instinct 3. So what are the main differences and similarities? The Garmin Instinct 3 was unveiled in January 2025 as the successor to the popular Garmin Instinct 2. As such, both are available right now to buy. The new model is expected to feature high blood pressure detection, but no new design....

January 25, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Elizabeth Bennett

Google Gemini is your new smart home butler

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. you might also manage multiple devices with more casual language. Gemini can grasp the three commands for three sets of devices and act accordingly. The same goes for media controls. One standout feature is its ability to answer burning questions like, Did I leave the porch light on? Thanks toGemini Live, you could even control some devices directly from your phones lock screen....

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Ralph Palmer

HDR10+ vs Dolby Vision: Which HDR format is best?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Let’s dive in. HDR10+ vs Dolby Vision: What are the HDR formats? Dolby Vision is a proprietary HDR format created by Dolby Laboratories. Finally, backward compatibility is another important consideration. HDR10+ vs Dolby Vision: What content is available? In terms of licensing and costs, HDR10+ holds a distinct advantage. HDR10+ benefits from its open standard, which encourages widespread adoption and innovation....

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Anthony Lyons

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Oscars AI drama to Samsung's Galaxy S25 launch

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. you’ve got the option to catch up on all this and more by scrolling down. Samsung Galaxy Unpacked showcased the S25 series… Another year, another SamsungGalaxy Unpackedto unpack (sorry!). This latest edition saw the Korean giant launch theSamsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, andGalaxy S25 Ultra. So, whats new? Security is obviously a big issue with AI and Samsung is keen to emphasize the new Personal Data Engine....

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Debra Chang

Leaked memo may have revealed Apple's top two AI priorities in 2025

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. There is an acknowledgement that Apple is still some way behind when it comes to AI. AI upgrades The two aims reportedly highlighted by Giannandrea make sense. Apple Intelligence features have been rolling out slowly The likes of OpenAI, Google, and Meta all have extensive LLMs powering their AI technology. Siri has already had some Apple Intelligence added

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Karen Schwartz

New Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at just $399.99 with a trade-in at Best Buy

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It’s a fair discount on what might just be Samsung’s most powerful phone yet. you might read more about theGalaxy S25 Ultrafrom our overview page that includes specs and other important info.

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Jonathan Thompson

NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, January 25 (game #594)

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. Seeing GINKGO I immediately thought one group had to be about Japan. But I was wrong. And that bit, at least, is a true story! NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times....

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Phyllis Peterson

NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, January 25 (game #328)

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Today’s NYT Strands theme is… I had never heard of the latter before, so it took me quite a while to get right. Ive since learned that its a bird and its named after its distinctive WHIP-POOR-WILL call....

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Steven Marshall

OpenAI’s Operator is one more step towards AGI, but should we be worried about giving too much power to AI agents?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. As expected,OpenAIhas released its first autonomous AI agent, calledOperatorthis week. So, it can perform tasks like booking a restaurant table or buying groceries. The Ask Jeeves search engine. Say, theres no table available at 7.00pm, would Sir or Madam mind a 7.45pm table instead? Of course, Operator doesnt call you Sir or Madam, but it might as well....

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Holly Little

Over a billion credentials stolen were stolen in malware attacks in 2024

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The most commonly compromised password was “123456”, being found in over 1.4 million breached credentials. Alongside this, you could use thebest password generatorson the market.

January 25, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Brenda Thomas