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Gotta start somewhere... • And the beginning, as they say, is a pretty place to start!

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus • A powerful, stylish 2-in-1 that can go the distance.

Apple M1 MacBooks will soon be able to run Android apps, as well as iOS

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 update brings even better S Pen features to the tablet

ChromeOS has a built-in screen recorder now

Apple M1X leak suggests MacBooks are in line for a major performance boost • The M1 successor could boast double the GPU performance.

Microsoft announces Office 2021 for Windows and macOS • Microsoft’s latest update to their productivity suite is coming.

Android 12 beta launches – here are 9 important changes coming to your phone • Google’s Android 12 Developer Preview sheds light on new features ahead of a distant consumer release date.

Asus TUF Dash F15 • A gaming laptop that’s lightweight AND affordable? No way...

Arctic methane could be unlocked by the Moon

Scientists spot the farthest galaxy in the universe • “But measuring and verifying such a distance is not an easy task,” say scientists.

Tudor gold coin stash found in English garden • “... we do know that some churches did try to hide their wealth, hoping they would be able to keep it in the long-term.”

China gives global access to world’s largest radio telescope

AnyCubic Mega Pro • A 3D printer and laser engraver in one unit.

Gadget Guru • Our tame tech expert lets us into his shed of knowledge.

Dyson 360 Heurist • The Dyson 360 Heurist is a super-powerful and smart robot vacuum cleaner.

Bleeding edge: the best of emergingtech • TechLife’s practical monthly roundup of emerging tech experiences with Joel Burgess, including all the latest virtual and augmented reality apps, alongside AI apps and other useful tools.

Canadian court finds Clearview violates federal privacy laws

Apple’s AR Glasses said to arrive 2022

Zuckerberg says everyone should work from home in the future

Best new apps • Hope Corrigan reviews the most interesting new apps for iOS and Android.

Amazon’s MMO New World gets a third delay • The MMO has been pushed back more than a year.

Fresh Grand Theft Auto trilogy remaster rumours surface on Rockstar’s forums

Metro Exodus is getting a PC Enhanced Edition

Official Xbox Series X wireless headset releases this month • The Xbox Wireless Headset is available for pre-order right now.

Valheim roadmap for 2021 outlined • The Valheim roadmap for early access looks busy.

The Medium • Hard to see as anything but a misstep.

Little Nightmares 2 • An amazing little horror game.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury • A GENEROUS SLAB OF NEW MARIO ACTION.

Mobile games • James Pinnell reviews the latest games for android & iOS smartphones & tablets.

Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E • The future of laptops?

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XC • Nvidia 30 Series GPU in a portable package.

Oppo A15 • A super-cheap phone that comes with compromises.

Razer Viper 8K • What a difference 8K makes.

Corsair HS75 XB Wireless • This kind of sound and comfort is worth the pricetag.

Edifier R1280DBs • Inexpensive Bluetooth bookshelf speakers that pack a punch.

Bose Sleepbuds II • Built to help you...