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ETHICAL QUANDARY OF THE MONTH Keeping loved ones’ memories alive is a complicated task, but a new breed of AI companies aim to do so with digital facsimiles. We explore the ethics and the practicalities PRACTICAL TIPS OF THE MONTH If you’re anything like us, you’ve come to rely on Google Docs and Sheets as part of your daily lives, but are you using them to the max? We reveal their hidden talents DOUBLE DEEP DIVES OF THE MONTH Not only do we reveal why Auracast is such an interesting audio technology on p34, we also delve deep into display technology from p42.

Gigabit Britain deadline pushed back

Uncertainty rises over how and when to reach those without fibre

4 mins

Garfield AI no legal fat cats

A new AI law firm handles the small claims court paperwork for you

6 mins

Colour me olo, there's a new kid in town

Laser-wielding scientists have discovered a new colour, but unlike sci-fi equivalents it's unlikely to turn the world into ash

3 mins

Tech is changing work. It's time for schools to follow

The way many people work has changed forever, but until these moves are followed by the rest of society we'll be left with awkward gaps to fill

3 mins

Tim's Apple has been over-cooked

With so much money in the bank, it's time for Apple to find another visionary for its next CEO

3 mins

YOU AND AI ARE GONNA LIVE FOREVER

AI is offering people a shot at digital immortality. Barry Collins investigates where it might all lead

10+ mins

Auracast Bluetooth, but better

It means an end to garbled station announcements, makes it easier for friends to share music, and enables deaf people to return to the theatre. Phil Creighton explains the new Bluetooth standard

9 mins

INSTANT EXPERT DISPLAYS

Confounded by contrast ratios? Doubtful about Delta E? Darien Graham-Smith takes a close look at the specs and capabilities that allow the best screens to shine

10+ mins

Chillblast Poseidon: Ryzen 9 RTX 5090 Water Cooled Gaming PC

The most spectacular PC we've ever tested and, while it's totally over the top, we can't help but love it

7 mins

PCSpecialist Frostbyte Elite

A solid foundation for Nvidia's RTX 5060 graphics, this is a stylish PC that can be dispatched within a day

3 mins

Microsoft Surface Laptop, 13-inch

Not the fastest, but the stunning design and extreme portability add up to fantastic value for undemanding users

6 mins

Microsoft Surface Pro, 12-inch

The value-focused 12in form factor is new and welcome, but it's best suited to less demanding users

7 mins

Alienware 16 Area-51

Strong performer with a unique colour and a ton of ports, but its heavy design binds it to the desk

3 mins

Asus ProArt P16 (2025)

A brilliant laptop for creatives thanks to its top-end panel, AMD Ryzen CPU and RTX 5070 graphics

6 mins

OnePlus Pad 3

OnePlus continues to lead the way for Android tablets with this 13in beauty, and it's a genuine iPad alternative

7 mins

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+

A perfectly nice tablet, but it's made to look expensive and underpowered by the OnePlus Pad 3

3 mins

Dell Pro Compact Silent Keyboard and Mouse (KM555)

It's impossible to argue with the price or the software, but the keyboard's lack of precision can be irritating

3 mins

Dell Pro Wired Collaboration Keyboard (KB525C)

A near-silent keyboard that's a great choice for workers who spend their days on Teams and Zoom calls

1 mins

Logitech Slim Wired Combo MK620 for Business

Pricey for what you get; the scissor key switches are crisp but noisy and the mouse slick but basic

2 mins

Honor 400

Superb value thanks to a mesmerising display, decent performance and an affordable 512GB option

4 mins

Honor 400 Pro

The AI-enhanced camera, superb display and judicious compromises make this is a great alternative to flagships

4 mins

Motorola Edge 60 Pro

A well-rounded Android phone that offers (almost) all the trappings of a flagship at a much cheaper price

3 mins

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Notably thinner and lighter than your average phone, with battery life its biggest and predictable shortcoming

3 mins

ACER SWIFT 14 AI

A stylish, sleek all-rounder that makes an awful lot of sense if you can find it for under £800

3 mins

ASUS VIVOBOOK S15

Not the slimmest nor the sexiest, but an excellent OLED screen and all-round usability lift it above rivals

3 mins

ASUS ZENBOOK A14

Not particularly powerful, but more than makes up for this with its gorgeous, thin and light design

3 mins

Copilot+ PCs: the state of play in mid-2025

If you recall Recall, then you'll know its launch was far from smooth. But good things are finally happening, with Copilot+ PCs slowly gaining new talents

3 mins

DELL 14 PLUS

Impressive Core Ultra 7 performance, though you'll find better screens elsewhere

2 mins

HP OMNIBOOK ULTRA 14

Superb overall performance turns a decent laptop into a serious contender, but opt for the £999 version

3 mins

LENOVO YOGA SLIM 7X

With a stunning screen, cool design and excellent performance, this is a great everyday PC

3 mins

SAMSUNG GALAXY CHROMEBOOK PLUS

The Chromebook king, with strong design and a killer OLED screen that meant we triple-checked the price

2 mins

ACER CHROMEBOOK PLUS 514 (2025)

An improvement on the old model but not the most exciting Chromebook Plus device you can buy

1 mins

ACER CHROMEBOOK PLUS 514 (2025)

A solid 15.6in alternative to the Samsung Chromebook Plus if you're on a more limited budget

1 mins

Chromebook Plus & Gemini

We reveal the state of play with Google's AI-enhanced operating system

2 mins

Synology C2 Backup for Business

A secure backup solution that teams up unlimited device support with MS365 protection at a good price

2 mins

TP-Link Omada EAP725-Wall

Modest performance, but this dual-band Wi-Fi7 AP delivers lots of easily managed features in a palm-sized package

3 mins

UnifyDrive UT2

Perfect for mobile users, the UT2 puts a fully featured NAS device in your pocket with a connection for every occasion

3 mins

JON HONEYBALL "Apple's headset still delights me, one of the few products that has the capability to make me gasp in wonder"

In a month where WiFi 7 starts to deliver on its promises and a six-year-old Mac mini listens to its master's voice, only one thing irritates Jon - and it isn't his Vision Pro

10+ mins

OLIVIA WHITCROFT: "We're often asked to sign up to crazy liability terms in the tech world"

An invitation to a child's birthday party makes Olivia consider being a party-pooper over the liability terms she has to sign

7 mins

“Everything I have heard points towards these attacks starting with an old chestnut”

In light of the ransomware attacks on M&S, the Co-op and Harrods, Davey analyses how it happened and what you can do to stop it happening to you

8 mins

STEVE CASSIDY: "It's not new, the denigration of IT personnel as interchangeable, incompetent drones"

After a chance meeting with an accusatory MP, Steve is forced to defend the much-maligned reputations of IT staff and journalists

10+ mins

Enter the Dragon

It entered with a roar and left with barely any fire in its belly, but there's no doubt Dragon's computers ought to be celebrated, as David Crookes explains

10+ mins

What idioms teach us about AI and its evolution

Research into how AI interprets idioms into images and text reveals a lot about the technology - and us, finds Nicole Kobie

6 mins

Is gas running out on search engines, asks a perplexed Jon Honeyball?

One of the wonderful things about riding motorbikes is the camaraderie that comes with it. As the summer months roll in, there are almost nightly get-togethers that you can ride to, grab a bite to eat and natter with likeminded people, some of whom become friends over time.

3 mins

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Herausgeber: Future

Kategorie: Technology

Sprache: English

Frequenz: Monthly

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