Technology

Ubiquiti adds HomeKit support to the AmpliFi Alien

Ubiquiti today has released new firmware for the AmpliFi Alien, with version 3.7.0. This update was posted to the Ubiquiti Community and can be downloaded now for your device. There aren’t many changes, just some time zone improvements and the addition of HomeKit support. Ubiquiti says this release adds “Apple HomeKit security feature to AmpliFi Alien standalone router setups”. Version 3.7.0 was released at the start of June in a […]

EE is now the first UK mobile carrier to hit 50% 5G coverage

Back in May, EE became the first mobile phone carrier in the UK to achieve 50% 5G coverage, which the company boasts is “five years ahead of government’s ambition.” This is quite impressive, given the governments requirements to remove Huawei branded equipment and replace with Ericsson or Nokia hardware. “Today’s milestone is a huge achievement in our 5G journey. EE was the first network to launch 5G in the UK […]

Apple releases update for new Apple TV Siri Remote

Apple has recently released a new minor software update for the latest version of the Apple TV Siri Remote. Apple debuted the redesigned remote back in May 2021 alongside the latest generation of Apple TV 4K. The software update goes from version 9M6772 to 10M1103 and is only applicable for the remote pictured above. In the Apple TV operating system, the firmware will jump from version 0x0061 to 0x0070. The […]

Apple releases public betas for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9

Apple has today released the new public betas for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9. Up until now the new versions of the operating systems have only been available to registered developers. To access the new public betas you’ll need to register for the Apple Beta Software Program and follow the instructions. It must be said that these operating systems are still very much in beta and it […]

Volkswagen updates the T-Roc R for 2022 with a light facelift

Volkswagen has updated the T-Roc R the year with a light facelift. The updates are pretty minor, with some updates to the interior and some small changes on the outside. The new T-Roc R starts from £41,750 in the UK. Around the outside, the changes made are small, but there is a new single bar grille with a new design for the mesh as well as thicker chrome trim on […]

Some iPad mini 6th generation owners are seeing charging issues

Some owners of the sixth generation iPad mini have been having issues with charging since iPadOS 15.5 was released. iOS 15.5 has affected some users with the Apple Books app, with multiple complaints relating to users unable to open books. The same update is now causing issues relating to charging for the iPad mini 6. There are a number of threads on the official Apple Support Community forums suggesting that […]

Starlink launches new Maritime plan – $5,000/month internet for boats

Today, SpaceX has announced a brand new plan for using Starlink on boats. ‘Starlink Maritime’ allows customers to use the service whilst moving on boats, but it is pretty expensive. SpaceX is targeting the new plan at yachts, other vessels and oil rings. Starlink Maritime is expensive. First, a $10,000 downpayment will get you two ruggedised high performance Starlink dishes. The power supply is outdoor rated and that larger dish […]

Suzuki Jimny to come back as a five door hybrid

Suzuki could be bringing the iconic Jimny back as a larger five door model, this time as a hybrid. Suzuki sadly pulled the small 4×4 from sale in the UK back in 2020 due to stricter emissions requirements for fleets. The Jimny was having a bad effect on Suzuki’s fleet average CO2 emissions, so it was removed from sale even though it has remained available in other countries. However, Suzuki […]

Ford Bronco coming to Europe in 2023

Ford is planning to bring the popular Bronco off roader to Europe in 2023, however the word on whether or not the UK is included remains to be seen. So far, Ford has said that the 4×4 will be coming to some left-hand drive markets in Europe and obviously, this doesn’t include the UK. For the past two years, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding the Bronco and […]