Latest articles by Jeff Parsons
Forget the iPad mini — this 9-inch OLED Android tablet is way better for gaming
The Redmagic Astra gaming tablet arrives with the latest Snapdragon processor and an impressive OLED screen. If you want a high-powered compact tablet, this is it.
YouTube's new AI age verification is coming soon — here's what's going to change
YouTube is trialling AI-powered age verification on a subset of users before rolling it out globally.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5 actually scares him — 'what have we done?'
The CEO of OpenAI said he was testing GPT-5 recently and its speed scared him, likening it to the Manhattan Project.
Anthropic is putting a limit on a Claude AI feature because people are using it '24/7'
Anthropic has introduced weekly limits on its Claude Code programming tool because some people are never turning it off.
Here's why you shouldn't use ChatGPT as your therapist — according to Sam Altman
Sam Altman gave a pretty clear warning why ChatGPT users should be careful about using the chatbot for emotional support.
Google apologizes and promises 'major improvements' in response to Home speaker debacle
Google has acknowledged problems with Home and Nest smart speakers as the company sunsets Google Assistant to make way for Gemini.
Backbone just launched its epic 'Pro' controller in the UK — what you need to know
A major upgrade for one of the best game controllers
Garmin fans, I have good news — we could be about to get 2 new smartwatches very soon
A pair of leaks suggests Garmin is preparing to unveil two new fitness-focused smartwatches in the near future.
Forget Apple Intelligence — Nothing Phone's killer AI feature just got better
Nothing has added 3 new upgrades to its AI-enabled 'Essential Space' feature to make it even more useful day-to-day.
OpenAI confirms Mac users are getting a ChatGPT upgrade — with a big disclaimer attached
ChatGPT Plus subscribers on Mac can now access Record Mode, letting OpenAI's chatbot transcribe and analyze calls.
Google is rolling out Gemini to more Wear OS smartwatches — here's what it brings and whether your device is eligible
Google's AI assistant is currently being rolled out to more Wear OS watches than just Samsung's Galaxy Watch 8 and the Pixel watch series.
Samsung's 'default' Galaxy AI features will remain free indefinitely — here's what you need to know
Samsung has confirmed the default Galaxy AI features on its devices will remain free indefinitely.
Want a Coke to go with that new iPhone 16e? This Amazon double deal makes for the perfect weird combo
Amazon has slashed the price of the most affordable iPhone even further, and you can enjoy a cut-price Coca Cola alongside it.
I swear by the Beats Solo 4 — and they just crashed to lowest price ever for Prime Day
The Beats Solo 4 have been given a massive limited time discount at Amazon for Prime Day, bringing them down to their lowest ever price.
Nintendo Switch 2 was top of my gadget wishlist — then I played the Asus Rog Ally X
Gamers of a certain vintage may be more interested in an Asus handheld than a Nintendo one in 2025.
Apple just delivered a smackdown to the EU over iOS 26 rollout — they won't be getting new features
Apple has confirmed that EU users won't be receiving several iOS 26 features later this year in an ongoing battle with regulators.
Google just killed one of my favorite Apple Watch apps — at the same time as introducing another one
Google has removed Google Keep from the Apple Watch as it rolls out a new, albeit limited, Calendar app for watchOS.
Nintendo Switch 2 restocks — live updates and retailers to check now
Nintendo Switch 2 continues to be sold out across retailers, but we're tracking restocks at every retailer in our dedicated live blog right now.
Nintendo Switch 2 display tests find its even slower than original Switch
Players are sounding concern over the 'sluggish' performance of the Nintendo Switch 2's 7.9-inch IPS display.
I used Gemini AI to upgrade my Google Meet backgrounds — here’s why I recommend it
I used Gemini AI to create custom Google Meet backgrounds. Here’s how it works — and why I recommend trying it for your next video call.
Anker recalls over 1 million power banks due to fire hazard — see if you're affected
If you own the Anker 1623 power bank you need to stop using it immediately.
ChatGPT is back following global outage — here's what happened
ChatGPT experienced a major global outage on June 10 2025, here's how it played out.
Logitech takes aim at the iPad’s Magic Keyboard with its new Flip Folio case
Logitech has unveiled a brand new iPad case that features a detachable Bluetooth keyboard.
