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December 2025

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December 31
- 5 reasons why this Samsung vacuum is my #1 home gadget of the year
- I've tested more than 30 Bluetooth speakers, but this model surprised me for one key reason — and it's not from Bose or JBL
- Scalpers are ruining the Internet, and in 2026, I hope their reign of terror comes to an end
- Dyson's latest flagship vacuum isn't great – but these 2 particular innovations are genius
December 30
- Still emptying your own vacuum? You're about to be in the minority if the big brands have any say in it
- Smartphone AI, like Siri and Gemini, has a credibility crisis – a true agentic interface is the logical next step
- I got a 4K Blu-ray player, and now I'm thinking of ditching Netflix Premium
December 29
- Dyson has just released a vacuum that doesn't make any sense – here are 6 baffling questions about the PencilVac, answered
- The OnePlus 15 earned a perfect score; here’s how the Galaxy S26 Ultra could also be a five-out-of-five
- Brighter OLEDs, better viewing angles and cheaper prices – here's what I want to see from LG, Samsung and every other major TV brand in 2026
December 28
- I'm an audio reviewer, and these are the top 5 Bluetooth speakers of 2025 — picks from JBL, B&O, LG and more
- From D-shaped bots to apps with a big 'Just clean it' button – these are the robot vacuum upgrades I want to see in 2026
December 27
- Almost 3 years later, it's time to admit that Microsoft Copilot was a mistake
- 2025 in iPhones: the good, the bad, and the Cosmic Orange
- I’m ditching true wireless earbuds for these bargain Chinese IEMs in 2026 – here's why
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is finally cheaper than getting a phone and tablet separately — here’s why you want to buy it
December 26
- Apple won't make an iPhone Fold until foldables are perfect, so I don't think we'll ever see a foldable iPhone
- Microsoft, drop your AI obsession and give us what we really want: a lightweight Windows 11 that nails the basics
December 25
- I love YouTube Premium – but it still needs these 5 upgrades in 2026 to make it perfect
December 24
- Google Pixel phones need power and parity to fix a confusing product strategy in 2026
December 22
- ChatGPT’s new personality settings let you pick the vibe — and it ranges from corporate calm to chaotic bestie
December 21
- How AI is preventing collisions, driving productivity, and transforming physical operations
- Bridging the hidden gap between data and decisions in the age of AI
December 20
- Is it worth buying Marshall’s soundbar and sub together? I tested them against this pre-packed Samsung combo to find out
- Size does matter: I think the iPhone 17 has the perfect dimensions
- Five post-incident improvements that actually strengthen resilience
- From shadow IT to data sprawl: managing the explosion of ungoverned information
December 19
- How RomCom became a multipurpose cyberweapon
- Threat actor landscape: what every CISO must know to stay ahead
December 18
- 5 things businesses and users should remember when using AI chatbots
- From SaaS to AI: the technological and cultural shifts leaders must confront
December 17
- AI blindness is costing your business: how to build trust in the data powering AI
- Holidays 2025: retailers face a perfect storm of traffic, threats, and customer pressure
- Vacuum cleaner features ranked from 'essential' to 'unnecessary', by a professional tester
- Norton VPN doesn't want to be in the features game — so why is it still the must-watch VPN of 2026?
December 16
- As RAM panic grips the PC-building community, I'm putting my feet up and relaxing - here's why
- The power and potential of agentic AI in cybersecurity
- The business case for sustainability: engaging with consumers to drive conscious consumerism
- The days of the em dash being a ChatGPT giveaway are over — it’s time to bring it back
- I've been using Dyson's new ultra-light vacuum for two weeks – these are the pros and cons so far
December 15
- Here’s what the OpenAI and Disney AI deal means to you, and why you should be worried
- Slop is the word of the year — nice going, AI
- History lessons for better public policy: how to build a cyber secure society
- Your email app isn't the weak link but your cloud configuration probably is
- Apple needs to make a smart ring to save me from this ridiculous situation
December 14
- Inside the AI-powered assault on SaaS: why identity is the weakest link
December 13
- Six questions to ask when crafting an AI enablement plan
- The race to zero downtime is on – and AI is leading it
- The next phase of AI is agentic, and it starts with data architecture
December 12
- Everyone is wrong about AI regulation, and the history of the Internet proves it
- Vibe Coding: convenience, risk and the future of software development
- Why the flash crisis will last much longer this time
December 11
- Which brand has the best pet hair tool? I tested a whole bunch – here are the results
- Disney and OpenAI are set to open the vault to Sora — yet an AI Mickey feels like magic lost
- Elon Musk destroyed Twitter — now Operation Bluebird has revealed a shock plan to bring it back in 2026
- HPC and AI converging infrastructures
- Quantifying the hidden costs of cloud sovereignty gaps
- Unapologetically crass and filled with Gen Z slang — why this Prime Video anime is my latest obsession
- Corsair adds new touchscreen-enabled entry to its Frame case series — and I can't understand why
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC is more of the same — for better and worse
- Microsoft finally realizes the threat SteamOS poses — but its promises to fix Windows 11 for PC gaming are too little, too late
December 10
- Should I abandon my iPhone for a return to Android? Tell me what to do
- Why disconnected tech stacks are undermining your workforce — and how to fix it
- Smishing’s evolution: from consumer scam to enterprise threat – how industry is fighting back
- How much suction do you need on a robovac? Here's what I look for as a professional reviewer
December 9
- Now we've got robots that can chase and kick us — is this the robot revolution we signed up for?
- The UK must build smarter networks to lead in AI
- The future of coding has a vibe problem: balancing creativity with control
- I was blown away by this basic Dyson vacuum's cleaning powers – and I'm wondering if modern vacs are over-engineered
December 8
- Paramount just trumped Netflix's Warner Bros deal, but I don't see how this will be good news for any of us
- Self-healing IT is no longer science fiction – It’s driving businesses forward
- In 2026, sustainability is the new stack
December 7
- I bought a Kia EV6, my first electric car - here are 9 things I wish I'd known before buying an EV
- Threats to watch this year: from data theft and extortion to EDR killers
- Why cybersecurity is now a strategic lever for tech firms navigating uncertainty
December 6
- With the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold on the way, Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold needs to hit shelves soon
- Why are companies not tackling their Windows technical debt?
- 5 essential considerations for developers to stay on track
- Unimpressed by the iPhone 17? Bored by the Galaxy S25? Actually, it was a very exciting year for smartphones - here's 4 reasons why
December 5
- Why CEOs who understand software development have a head start in the AI race
- The connectivity problem hiding in smart bins and heart monitors
December 4
- Hallmark choosing to cancel The Way Home after season 4 is the right call – asking Netflix for season 5 is a waste of time
- I’m a marathoner and a cybersecurity leader — Here’s what 26.2 miles have taught me about work
- AI browsers are rewriting the rules. Is your security keeping pace?
- Sorry Apple, but I don’t think iOS 26 is fit for purpose
December 3
- The search for transparency and reliability in the AI era
- Passwordless authentication isn’t the problem, the myths around the technology are
- The era of ads in ChatGPT begins – users furious as even $200 a month Pro subscribers hit with app suggestions
- How much will the Galaxy Z TriFold cost? I’m a Samsung expert and here’s my prediction
December 2
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold's folding mechanism looks odd, but it's the right call on a crucial design decision
- Forget Prime – Amazon starts 30-minute deliveries to show good things come to those with zero patience
- I get why some people are suddenly freaking out about AI agents in Windows 11 – I'm worried, too, but let's not panic just yet
- Why supply chains are the weakest link in today’s cyber defenses
- The new paradigm: a concentration of data in AI demands greater vigilance
- Sam Altman declares a ‘code red’ for ChatGPT as Gemini usage surges – here’s what it means for you
December 1
- Why the most impactful AI strategies still start and end with people
- Rebuilding trust in cyber insurance: closing the gap between assumption and evidence