Last December, Wonka released in cinemas to a glowing reception. The musical prequel to the classic Roald Dahl story has earned $465 million worldwide so far, with $164.7 million coming from the United States alone. All that success means that Wonka will undoubtedly attract much attention once it leaves the big screen. As such, we’ve … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Front, interior, and rear cameras Separate interior camera for versatile placement Great image quality Rear camera as good as the front Phone connectivity Our Verdict For the money, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better three-channel dash cam system than Viofo’s A229 Plus 3-channel. Strong 1440p front and rear … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good brightness and dynamics Detailed settings, smart automation Elegant, luxurious design Powerful sound Cons Only two HDMI 2.1 ports Inconvenient settings menus Occasional upscaling issues Doesn’t sound as good as last year’s top TVs Our Verdict It’s still a very good TV, and Philips combines top-notch LED picture with … Leer más
The cost of rebuilding the British Library’s systems following the October Rhysida ransomware attack is likely to hit between £6m and £7m, dwarfing the £650,000 ransom demand and burning through approximately 40% of the organisation’s unallocated cash reserves. According to the Financial Times, the British Library is liaising with the Department for Culture, Media … Leer más
It was in the midst of the Covid pandemic in spring 2020 that DCI Driss Hayoukane, a senior investigating officer at the Metropolitan Police, was let into an extraordinary secret. Summoned by his boss to a highly confidential meeting, Hayoukane learned that French police had worked out how to eavesdrop on a telephone network … Leer más
Withings, the brand best known for its smart scales and smart watches, has announced a new product that’s never been seen before. The BeamO is a palm-sized, at-home monitoring device (or “multiscope”) that can provide a comprehensive view of your heart and lung health. It combines an ECG, which records the rate and rhythm of … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lightweight titanium build Stellar performance Gorgeous 120Hz display Action button and USB-C Cons No battery life improvements Big and bulky Very expensive Our Verdict The 15 Pro Max makes a few safe, predictable improvements over its predecessor. It’s the best iPhone you can buy, but none of the features … Leer más
The data protection regulator has criticised plans by the government to require financial organisations to monitor the bank accounts of people claiming benefits. Information Commissioner John Edwards has questioned whether ministers have shown that new powers to require banks or other organisations to disclose information on benefit claimants are “proportionate”. In a response to … Leer más
In the latest move by leading automotive and communications companies to gear up and realise the vision of the software-defined vehicle, Hyundai Mobis, one of the world’s largest vehicle technology suppliers, has entered into a collaboration with mission-critical intelligent systems firm Wind River Studio to accelerate its software-defined vehicle development. Wind River Studio provides … Leer más
Facebook Messenger doesn’t explicitly tell you if you’ve been blocked by someone. In fact, you can still search for the contact that has blocked you in the app and send them messages – they simply won’t receive them. Instead, you’ll need to do a little bit of detective work to find out if the person … Leer más
