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New Beats Headphones Leaked: Cheaper, With One Big Catch
The new Beats headphones leaked at $299 with 1.75x the ANC of Studio Pro, but no H2 chip. What that means before you spend £499 on AirPods Max 2.
23 August 2026

The New AirPods Just Slipped to 2027. Buy the Pro 3 Instead
Apple's macOS build leaked an ad for the new AirPods with cameras, then Bloomberg said 2027. What that means if you have been waiting to buy.
20 August 2026

AirPods Pro 4: Apple Leaked Its Own Ad. Should You Wait?
Apple shipped an advert for its camera AirPods inside macOS 26.7. What it means for the AirPods Pro 4 timeline, and whether to buy Pro 3 now.
18 August 2026

Use an iMac as a Monitor: 3 Ways, One You Can't Undo
I used an iMac as a monitor the hard way and destroyed it. Here are the three methods, what each costs, and which one you should actually pick.
3 August 2026

My Minimalist iPhone Setup: Every App Explained
A complete look at my minimalist iPhone 16 Pro setup - home screen, apps, widgets, dock, and lock screen - and the thinking behind every decision.
2 April 2026

TRMNL Review: The E-Ink Display That Respects Your Attention
My TRMNL e-ink display review after weeks of use. A subscription-free, open-source dashboard that delivers information without demanding your attention.
25 January 2026

How I Built a Minimalist Desk Setup in a Garden Office
A full tour of my minimalist desk setup in a 4x3m garden office, featuring a MacBook Pro M4, Apple Studio Display, and the gear I use daily.
28 October 2025

How I Turned a 2015 iMac 5K Into a Monitor
I converted my old 2015 iMac 5K into a working external monitor using a converter board. Here is exactly how I did it and what it cost.
3 April 2024