Trends
Where technology is heading and what it means for everyday life.
Wi-Fi 7 arrives at home: is it worth upgrading?
Wi-Fi 7 routers and phones are now common in shops. What the new standard actually improves, which devices benefit and whether your home needs it yet.
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eSIM: why the plastic SIM card is disappearing
More phones now use an eSIM, a SIM built into the phone that you set up by scanning a code. What changes, the benefits for travel and security, and the pitfalls when you switch phones.
5 min read · Beginner
AI PCs: what the "NPU" in new laptops actually does
New laptops are sold as "AI PCs" with a chip called an NPU. What that chip does, which features use it and whether you need one in your next computer.
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Smart glasses are back: what they do and the privacy questions
Glasses with cameras, speakers and AI assistants are selling in growing numbers. What they can do, who is buying them and the privacy etiquette everyone should know.
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RCS: the upgrade to text messaging, and encryption
RCS gives ordinary text messages typing indicators, high-quality photos and read receipts, including between iPhone and Android. What it is and where encryption fits in.
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Longer-lasting phones: the EU's repair and update rules
Since June 2025, new phones and tablets sold in the EU must get years of updates, spare parts and tougher batteries, with a repairability score on the label. What the rules require and why they matter worldwide.
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USB-C everywhere: one charger for phones, tablets and laptops
From phones to laptops, USB-C is becoming the one plug for everything. What the EU common charger rules require, why your new phone may come without a charger and how to choose a safe one.
5 min read · Beginner
Passkeys are going mainstream: what that means for you
Passkeys let you sign in with your face, fingerprint or phone PIN instead of a password. In 2026 they became mainstream. Here is how they work and how to start.
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Phone assistants that do things for you: the 2026 shift
In 2026 the assistants on iPhones and Android phones started reading your screen and acting across apps. What has changed, what it is good for and what to keep an eye on.
7 min read · Beginner
Texting by satellite from an ordinary phone
More ordinary smartphones can now send texts via satellite when there is no mobile signal. How it works, where it is available, and what it can and cannot do.
6 min read · Beginner
