<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Computing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/computing Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I’ve finally found a Chromebook that deserves the “Plus” label ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/chromebooks/ive-finally-found-a-chromebook-that-deserves-the-plus-label rM7MJrZwGK3iEEhyzdYM7m Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Popular Steam wallpaper app hijacked to spread dangerous malware — how to stay safe ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/popular-steam-wallpaper-app-hijacked-to-spread-dangerous-malware-how-to-stay-safe FSnM8SDcLzFgRMCXHZ7K9K Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:17:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went eyes-on with Snap Specs and saw Evan Spiegel wear them — they look way better than I feared, but there's one massive comfort flaw ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-just-went-eyes-on-with-snap-specs-theyre-a-lot-more-stylish-than-i-feared-at-first npfZuVtBcMauDaHPauQBe4 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:56:37 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:20:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried out the latest version of the most advanced haptic VR vest and gloves, and it's more immersive than ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/virtual-reality/i-tried-out-the-latest-version-of-the-most-advanced-haptic-vr-vest-and-gloves-and-its-more-immersive-than-ever henfQWHJA4Md55XoqNGpqJ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:53:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snapdragon Reality Elite is here, and I’ve already tested it without realizing in Xreal’s Project Aura — its a giant step towards the future of smart glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/snapdragon-reality-elite-is-here-and-ive-already-tested-it-without-realizing-in-xreals-project-aura-its-a-giant-step-towards-the-future-of-smart-glasses a4LgBuThGQumYoRRGnERXe Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's what the Snap Specs look like, as modelled by Jack Harlow, Imogen Heap and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/heres-what-the-snap-specs-look-like-as-modelled-by-jack-harlow-imogen-heap-and-more w4WMDZe8mgiys8GxpphoZH Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:18:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ You've got questions about Xreal Aura, and I've got answers — 5 things you need to know about these Android XR glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/youve-got-questions-about-xreals-android-xr-glasses-and-ive-got-answers-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-project-aura ZEMCJ8Ev4ijtDYUzzqcJY9 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:45:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snap Specs are official, and they're a bold mash-up of Ray-Ban Metas and Apple Vision Pro — with a sky-high $2,200 price ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/snap-specs-are-official-and-theyre-a-bold-mash-up-of-ray-ban-metas-and-apple-vision-pro-with-an-eye-watering-price 4eDjkkoHL5sLj9BoMhCaxn Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:03:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Latest Microsoft Surface devices are more expensive — but there’s some good news ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/latest-microsoft-surface-devices-are-more-expensive-but-theres-some-good-news zLjWM3MeyHmgmTJg3oX5Za Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:06:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Chrome's next update could kill ad blockers for good — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/browsers/google-chromes-next-update-could-kill-ad-blockers-for-good-heres-how QY4hbD2qJD2FCt7PDWqor7 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:03:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ DoorDash was down live — app crashing and ordering was unavailable in major outage ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/doordash-outage-june-16-2026 HgdTRtBD9bw3a6679vBp9C Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:15:40 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:40:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snap Specs LIVE — $2,200 augmented reality smart glasses announced, along with availability and specs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/snap-specs-launch-live-latest-updates dkcNZC2gSuMuvSpkuNz5WJ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:45 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:18:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to set up your Smart TV with a VPN for World Cup 2026 streaming ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/how-to-set-up-your-smart-tv-with-a-vpn-for-world-cup-2026-streaming oB8Vrnv4joQQyJeTtsJVcP Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:29:46 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:59:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'No one has a crystal ball': Lexar execs have a plan to reduce our RAM dependency if the AI data boom lasts 'for years' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/no-one-has-a-crystal-ball-lexar-execs-have-a-plan-to-reduce-our-ram-dependency-if-the-ai-data-boom-lasts-for-years 5c9hXwSLGziN7QBRBvpcD8 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra teased in iOS 27 and macOS 27 — here's what we know so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-ultra-and-macbook-ultra-teased-in-ios-27-and-macos-27-heres-what-we-know-so-far C7DQsefmo6sWWYNAhurQJJ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:37:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ This hidden Google Maps feature is a great way to learn about your local area — here's how it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/this-hidden-google-maps-feature-is-a-great-way-to-learn-about-your-local-area-heres-how-it-works nnq7icr7bfaDoX4RLFqaW4 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just held the future of laptop storage and it’s a game changer — I traveled to China to see how it's made ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/i-just-held-the-future-of-laptop-memory-and-its-a-game-changer-i-traveled-to-china-to-see-how-its-made uPvTUQKCfb9Lx5K5UmZEmd Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tested nearly 100 keyboards and finally found my dream deck — here’s why the Epomaker Glyph is my new favorite ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/keyboards/ive-tested-nearly-100-keyboards-and-finally-found-my-dream-deck-heres-why-the-epomaker-glyph-is-my-new-favorite QVqNoKpUHCKyThzoRdaUXo Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Siri AI will shoot down any attempts to try and date it — but other chatbots aren't always so forthright ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/apple-intelligence/siri-ai-will-shoot-down-any-attempts-to-try-and-date-it-but-other-chatbots-arent-always-so-forthright 3GkQoCzFWXstwijpDvrF9T Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:05:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to set up your VPN for World Cup 2026 (and fix common problems) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/how-to-set-up-your-vpn-for-world-cup-2026-and-fix-common-problems tmM7wq3TUQPqmerQyYgAjR Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:20:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Facebook and Instagram were down — live updates on outage hitting Meta services ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/meta-instagram-facebook-messenger-down-6-12-2026-live-updates xdoX54hnPvZUVDxC8At6sX Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:10:48 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:53:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought I was using the greatest webcam in my home office, but after testing the Insta360 Link 2C Pro, it’s changed everything ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/insta360-link-2c-pro-review QSuNh6kCygL8aLHmsBqiCE Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:45:32 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:05:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm going to AWE 2026 and here's 3 things I'm hoping to see — from Snap Specs to a new Snapdragon XR chip ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/im-going-to-awe-2026-and-heres-3-things-im-hoping-to-see-from-snap-specs-to-a-new-snapdragon-xr-chip neeTnofRrSbpCnFopmJEfj Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Traffic lights are coming to Waze — but they don't seem to be visible to everyone ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/traffic-lights-are-coming-to-waze-but-they-dont-seem-to-be-visible-to-everyone ctAApv6aVTUoWxXj4nnVRQ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Norton VPN's 2026 World Cup deal has landed — save over $25 on our #1 streaming VPN ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/norton-vpns-2026-world-cup-deal-has-landed-get-our-1-streaming-vpn-for-usd25-less DqFeaMDdRUnQ6rpENCjd23 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:52:23 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:58:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘The most absurd and wonderful keyboard I’ve ever typed on’: I tested the typewriter-style Epomaker Glyph and it’s earned a permanent spot on my desk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/keyboards/epomaker-glyph-review oY9gRFatEoDTX6mjHJwbZQ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:44:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got my ass handed to me by a chess-playing robot — and now I'm worried Magnus Carlsen may be cooked by AI ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-got-my-ass-handed-to-me-by-a-chess-playing-robot-and-now-im-worried-magnus-carlsen-may-be-cooked-by-ai khxyA2mDoTmpUVPDmqNs2a Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:53:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried to replace my gaming monitor with Asus ROG Xreal R1 glasses — it’s not quite what I hoped for ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/asus-rog-xreal-r1-review F5seEZw74FRWWprDUUxhzU Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the macOS Golden Gate developer beta — here are my early thoughts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/i-just-tested-the-macos-golden-gate-developer-beta-here-are-my-early-thoughts aJhsCMBJuLbjGxMQsXoHr6 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw the new Siri AI in action at WWDC — and those 'Siri is stupid' jokes could soon be obsolete ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/apple-intelligence/i-just-saw-the-new-siri-ai-in-action-at-wwdc-heres-what-i-like-and-what-still-needs-work nnYhqyRUW8ADLkxrUcgtV6 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:58:54 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:17:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The iPadOS 27 developer beta is live — here's how to download it on your iPad ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/ipads/the-ipados-27-developer-beta-is-live-heres-how-to-download-it-on-your-ipad yMX4wJYg6M9uguKSZXSPfH Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The macOS Golden Gate developer beta is live — here’s how to download it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/the-macos-golden-gate-developer-beta-is-live-heres-how-to-download-it 2EZDEpTx2dvB7VbS6fPST5 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got scammed out of $150 shopping via ChatGPT — here's how fake stores are fooling AI recommendations [update: OpenAI responds] ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-used-chatgpt-to-shop-online-heres-what-i-learned-the-hard-way-about-spotting-fake-stores EiLCiqVLJzQs27Afxf9DEW Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested MSI’s $749 QD-OLED monitor — and the X50’s 500Hz refresh rate and colorful panel deliver a phenomenal gaming experience ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/msi-mag-272qp-qd-oled-x50-review kyJj2gppnwb4n6bvmZncEV Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:55:38 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ visionOS 27: Everything coming to the Vision Pro ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/visionos-27-everything-coming-to-the-vision-pro 8Gc9YjzqeHRcGc8y7xkb35 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:35:17 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:15:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPadOS 27: Everything announced for Apple's beloved tablets at WWDC 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/ipados-27-everything-coming-to-the-apples-beloved-tablets mNdkt2F77ncUSRksfKujxa Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:37:35 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:07:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ macOS Golden Gate: The biggest updates coming to Macs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/macos-27 wXY7aU493uwzjftfRkANm4 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:20:06 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:57:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia RTX Spark vs Apple M5 Pro: Which laptop chip could win in 2026? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/nvidia-rtx-spark-vs-apple-m5-pro-which-laptop-chip-could-win-in-2026 pQomCXaejjbG4H4N55kLhg Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:44:49 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:44:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw Asus' first Snapdragon-powered mini PC in person — and the Ascent QN10 could be the Mac mini M4 alternative for Windows users ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-saw-asus-first-snapdragon-powered-mini-pc-in-person-and-the-ascent-qn10-could-be-the-mac-mini-m4-alternative-for-windows-users EjWmYMZXgy7eoL8XADcahR Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple's WWDC is the perfect time to lock down your iPhone – and ExpressVPN is down to $2.49 a month to help you do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/apples-wwdc-is-the-perfect-time-to-lock-down-your-iphone-and-expressvpn-is-down-to-usd2-49-a-month-to-help-you-do-it AERiWSpwQ8YHaggZeoEchG Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows laptops are entering their MacBook Neo era, but is Windows 11 actually ready for it? 8GB of RAM has me worried ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/windows-laptops-are-entering-their-macbook-neo-era-but-is-windows-11-actually-ready-for-it-8gb-of-ram-has-me-worried feEN8u8rHwsygggmoc7r5U Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPadOS 27: The 3 biggest rumored upgrades coming to your iPad ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/ipads/ipados-27-the-3-biggest-expected-upgrades-coming-to-ipads hZmPeGUpDfWgMs2Zm9sVdf Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:47:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ macOS 27: 5 biggest WWDC 2026 announcements we expect ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/macos-27-the-5-biggest-wwdc-2026-announcements-we-expect oktsuifR8FgCfUnApb7Xci Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vibe coding is coming to Windows — how Microsoft Copilot turns anyone into a creator ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/windows-operating-systems/vibe-coding-is-coming-to-windows-how-microsoft-copilot-turns-anyone-into-a-creator Nt9nCiuXcvwTPHxdNYNkBK Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gimmick or genius? I was skeptical about the Logitech M850L’s built-in cushioned palm rest — then I tested it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mice/gimmick-or-genius-i-was-skeptical-about-the-logitech-m850ls-built-in-cushioned-palm-rest-then-i-tested-it n996DW3nmAGc9FtJDwEcaK Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I did not say it's coming': We spoke to AMD VP David McAfee about bringing FSR 4.1 to Ryzen handhelds to catch up to Intel Arc G3 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-did-not-say-its-coming-we-spoke-to-amd-vp-david-mcafee-about-bringing-fsr-4-to-ryzen-handhelds-to-catch-up-to-intel-arc-g3 bryiTwnwjQpuQysdLMiNcm Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:19:52 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the new ROG NUC 16 and Asus’ upgraded mini gaming PC is complete overkill — but in the best way possible ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-tried-the-new-rog-nuc-16-and-asus-upgraded-mini-gaming-pc-is-complete-overkill-but-in-the-best-way-possible PhHbtVcJBxmhZRLLJJrkjN Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:42:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve gone hands-on with every Nvidia RTX Spark laptop coming this fall — here’s my brutal tier list of the best options ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/ive-gone-hands-on-with-every-nvidia-rtx-spark-laptop-coming-this-fall-heres-my-ranked-list-of-the-best-options e3p4SRsphKxDyQu3xXYANJ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:15:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:30:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Instagram Plus launches: what it is and how much it costs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/social-media/instagram-plus-launches-what-it-is-and-how-much-it-costs WsBQDTyvj3B98QjgjmgYYE Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:57:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is killing the master password in Edge browser today — here's how it will work now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/browsers/microsoft-is-killing-the-master-password-in-edge-browser-today-heres-how-it-will-work-now SCwu2dtFos4ttLQzdhFALT Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:11:03 +0000