The best solution is a universal remote, which at least means there’s only one remote to keep tabs on. So let’s take a look at exactly what today’s universal remotes can do, and how they work. The Logitech Harmony Elite is one of the top-end universal remotesHigh-end universal remotes also allow you to set up macros, often called activities. Phones that are universal remotesSome phones can also function as universal remotes, although perhaps not the models you might assume. The Harmony family ha

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been on holiday, and I ended up making a point of leaving most of my technology at home. OK, it wasn’t entirely my choice, as a camping trip in the Scottish countryside meant that bringing along my router and various Hue smart bulbs wasn’t really a practicality. Maybe a smart tent that unpacked and set itself up with a push of a button? I’d have even settled for a camping pillow that didn’t leave the shape of a ring pull embedded in my forehead. By the way, it s

This year’s batch of iPhones aren’t the only new pieces of hardware we’re expecting to see at Apple’s special media event on Tuesday, and an upgraded 4K-capable Apple TV is also strongly rumored to be making an appearance. Thanks to the code embedded in iOS 11, we just learned a bit more about it. Now developer Steven Stroughton-Smith has found confirmation of a 4K Apple TV device in the code: it’s going to have a native resolution of 2160p UHD (4K in other words) and will require a minimum inte

In short, it’s thought that the iPhone 8 will be a very different phone to the iPhone 7, but exactly what’s changing and how? iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7 designRumors suggest that the iPhone 8 will have a glass back with a metal frame, which would be quite a change, given that the iPhone 7 has a metal unibody. iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7 displayApple could stick its biggest smartphone screen yet on the iPhone 8, with most rumors agreeing on a 5.8-inch size. iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7 OS and powerThe iPhone 7 is alr

The latest leak suggests Apple is ready to call the bezeless handset that we’ve seen leak time and time again the iPhone X. According to software developer Steven Troughton-Smith, he’s found various references to the name iPhone X within iOS 11 that are specifically connected to the next iPhone. iPhone 8iPhone 8 PlusiPhone X pic.twitter.com/OVLfhLxTdTSeptember 9, 2017He also suggests Apple is planning to call its other two handsets the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus instead of the iPhone 7S and iPho

It’s a bizarre conference, which first pokes fun at the issue by showing a parody song that was doing the rounds at the time. Then it was down to business, Jobs goes from smiles to serious in seconds as he explains just what the situation is. A huge admission from a company that prides itself on premium products that are advertised as just that, perfection. Then Jobs backtracks slightly, stating “phones aren’t perfect” and goes on to discuss why the industry as a whole has an issue with signal…

Image 2 of 15 Credit: Baidu 2. Image 3 of 15 The rumored mirror finish of the iPhone 8. Credit: Benjamin Geskin 3. There will be the cheaper iPhone 7S and 7S Plus to choose from, but if you want the shiny new iPhone it’s going to cost you. What it will be called This is the big one, the thing that we really won’t know until the iPhone is actually shown off. The reasons are varied, but the current theories roll around three names: iPhone 8, iPhone X and the iPhone Edition.

We’ve heard whispers that Google is working on its very own version of the Apple AirPods and those rumors make a lot of sense to us. Now there’s more evidence for the existence of this new audio device – a new Headphones category on the official Google support page. Finally, plenty of other companies are bringing out wireless options, including the Jabra Elite Sport headphones you can see above. Listen upUnfortunately we don’t know much yet about these headphones, but seeing them as AirPods for

This year marks a quarter century of Mario Kart. While it might not dazzle in the same way as more serious racing titles, Mario Kart’s influence has been felt across the entire genre; here are six ways it indelibly altered the racing landscape forever. Mario Kart’s use of weaponry transformed it from a simple race to the finish into an hilarious yet uniquely tense contest. Without Mario Kart, we wouldn’t have Wipeout, Blur and all the other racing titles which include similar armaments. After an

Right now you don’t have to register your new toy with the authorities if you buy a drone in the UK or US, though at one time a US database did exist, and a UK one is planned. The UN aviation agency the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) doesn’t like that state of affairs and wants to see a global registration system set up. A global database would make this monitoring easier and work better than different databases maintained by different countries according to the ICAO, though it

iPhone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 designIf rumors are right the iPhone 8 will have more visually in common with the Samsung Galaxy S8 than any previous iPhone. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is IP68 certified, which means it can be submerged up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes. The Samsung Galaxy S8 meanwhile supports HDR content, though the iPhone 8 may well too, especially as the iPad Pro 10.5 does. Most leaks suggest the iPhone 8 will have a dual-lens camera, while the S8 is just single-lensThe Sam

For one thing, their background-blurred portrait photos will look more more impressive thanks something called Portrait Lighting. Portrait Lighting is rumored to be a Portrait Mode refinement that uses the dual-lens camera depth-sensing capabilities to create different lighting effects. It supports Contour Light, Natural Light, Stage Light, Stage Light Mono, and Studio Light, according to the iOS 11 golden master beta leaked to 9to5Mac. Face ID is all like RIP Touch IDAs the Face ID leaks solidi

The Apple Watch 3, or at least an Apple Watch LTE, will be unveiled at Tuesday’s iPhone 8 launch event, according to new leaks published today. The LTE Apple Watch won’t look very different from the current Apple Watch 2, reports 9to5Mac, citing a leaked new Apple Watch 3 pairing screen in iOS 11. However, you may get a special deal when the iPhone 8 and Apple Watch LTE launch. More Apple Watch 3 and iPhone 8 news to comeLTE data is the biggest, but likely not the only Apple Watch 3 highlight to

You’ve found yourself in Techradar’s guide to all the best horror flicks you can stream on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu in the US. There’s really no genre that evokes the raw emotion that a well-made horror movie can, and the right horror movie is likely to stick in your psyche for weeks on end. Now, sit back and relax while you still can; we’re diving into the best horror movies available to stream. While this isn’t Wan’s best film, it’s a brilliantly made horror film that does all the old tricks

Elon Musk is fond of sharing updates on his many ventures via social media, and today he was right back at it, revealing the first full-length look at the SpaceX spacesuit. The person is standing next to a Crew Dragon, a SpaceX capsule designed to carry humans to the International Space Station, and elsewhere. As The Verge explains, the spacesuit is intended to be worn while traveling in the Crew Dragon. Astronaut spacesuit next to Crew Dragon A photo posted by @elonmusk on Sep 8, 2017 at 1:04pm

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders have topped any previous Note smartphone, Samsung announced today, a major coup considering the year the company has had, plus the fact a significant contender is right around the corner: the iPhone 8. Pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 went live in the US on August 24, and the phone is set to hit store shelves in the US and UK on September 15. Big phone, big winAt $929 (£869, AU$1,499), the Galaxy Note 8 isn’t cheap, but it packs a hefty 6.3-inch display, 6GB of R

Intel has officially killed its WiGig line of products in favor of dedicating the wireless connectivity technology to virtual reality (VR) headsets, Anandtech reports. Regardless, Intel intends to support the WiGig products it has already shipped for the foreseeable future. Paving the way for wireless VRThat said, Intel apparently sees great value in applying 802.11d or WiGig technology in wireless connectivity modules for VR headsets. (That is, not to mention rivals like TPCast and DisplayLink

HDR, also known as high dynamic range, is an awesome feature that too few get to experience. Thankfully, Google is now looping Google Pixel, LG V30, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Sony Xperia XZ Premium owners in for the ride. Oddly, the newly-announced Sony Xperia XZ1 missed the boat on this – at least for now. If your phone is compatible, YouTube will play compatible videos in HDR without any input from the user. To get started, Google supplied us with a selection of links to test out HDR on your d

Whether it’s managing what services can use your Google data, using encrypted messaging apps or just having a stronger password than “password,” there are varying ways to keep your information secure on the go. To help with the effort, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile have announced a collaboration to work towards a new method of mobile authentication. Dubbed the Mobile Authentication Taskforce, the combined effort aims to develop a new solution for both users and companies that can better ens

Since its launch in 2009, Google Dashboard has been a useful tool that helps users better manage their data and (relative) privacy. Eight years later, Google is announcing a major overhaul of its Dashboard, making it easier to manage the products and services you use through Google, as well as how much data each is allowed access to. As seen in the image above comparing the old Google Dashboard (left) with the new one (right), the most noticeable difference is how touchscreen-friendly the refres