If you’ve ever uploaded images to your desktop from an iPhone or camera, you may have come across a file format called HEIF. Keep reading to discover everything you need to know about HEIF images, including their benefits, drawbacks and how they compare to JPEGs. What is a HEIF file? HEIF is a container format … [Read more…]
High Dynamic Range (HDR) has had the biggest impact on displays in the past ten years, but what does it mean for your viewing experience on TV screens and smartphones? HDR first originated in the world of photography, and in that context is best described as a merging of several photos at different exposures to … [Read more…]
Headphones are packed to the brim with numerous features these days, to such an extent that it can be tricky keeping up with all the lingo. One feature that you may recognise is called Bluetooth Multipoint, but what exactly is this feature and how can it benefit you? We’ve created this guide to explain just … [Read more…]
If you’re a PC builder or have a fleeting interest in upgrading your components, you’ll have likely seen the term PCIe floating around. Here’s exactly what it is. PC gaming continues to grow and grow (via Statista) and that inevitably means more people building or upgrading their hardware. There are various standards and terms to … [Read more…]
We’re coming up to the end of 2023, which means it’s time for us all to expose our listening habits with Spotify Wrapped. Wrapped has become one of the most anticipated events of the year by revealing the artists and tracks we proudly streamed over the last 365 days, along with the songs we’d rather … [Read more…]
Google ditched the classic SMS/MMS messaging protocol with RCS, which makes texting other Android users feel a lot more streamlined – and after literally years of campaigning from Google, Apple is finally going to adopt it too. Text messages are still a popular way of communication, although it seems like they are being slowly overtaken … [Read more…]
What is the Humane AI Pin? The no-screen phone with AI and a projector at its core is official. Could this replace your phone? What comes after the smartphone? Whoever finds the correct answer will likely have a great chance to become the tech company to beat in the next decade – just as the … [Read more…]
It’s been in the offing for a while, but Disney Plus’ price plan has come into effect as of November 1st. Previously, you could only subscribe to just the one plane, now you have the freedom of three choices. We’ll expand on the differences between the three in term of how much they cost, what … [Read more…]
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound is a wireless standard that aims to deliver superior sound across devices. Qualcomm’s various technologies are available across a plethora of devices people commonly use from headphones and wearables, to smartphones and automotive applications. Snapdragon Sound is tailored to work in the world of High-res audio, 5G mobile networks and Wi-Fi 6, … [Read more…]
Apple Spatial Audio launched with iOS 14 back in 2020 and has only evolved over time. But with the next Apple announcement on the horizon, will more changes be coming to the audio software? Apple Spatial Audio has been a headlining feature for premium Apple audio devices since its launch in 2020; Apple took things … [Read more…]