Alan Martin
Freelance contributor Alan has been writing about tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. He often writes for T3 and Tom's Guide. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.
Latest articles by Alan Martin
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How Do You AirPlay to a Fire Stick? Stream From Phone to TV Seamlessly With This Hack
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick doesn’t support Apple AirPlay, but there’s a passable workaround available. Read on to find out what it is
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AirPlay Not Working? Here’s How to Troubleshoot When You're Unable to Connect Your Apple Device
Some handy tips on things to try in order to get AirPlay up and running again
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How Do I AirPlay to Apple TV? It May Be the Most Seamless Phone to Screen Pairing There Is
Using AirPlay on your television is one of the main reasons to invest in Apple TV. Here’s how to get started
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Samsung vs LG TV —Which of the Big Brands is the Best Choice in 2024?
Both Samsung and LG make excellent TVs across the full spectrum of price ranges, but key differences should help you decide where to spend your money.
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Samsung vs Sony TV — With Both Brands Using Cutting-Edge Tech, Which is Better in 2024?
Choosing between Samsung and Sony TVs? Both are top-notch, but which is best for you? Let's weigh the options and find out.
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Smart Rings — Will They Change How We Interact With Our Home Tech?
The latest wearables are a big change from smartwatches. Could they change the smart home?
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5 Genius Smart Coffee Maker Features to Look Out for in Your Next Machine
A smart coffee machine may seem excessive, but there are features that you’ll quickly learn to love.
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5 Trends in TVs to Know in 2024 — What Features to Look Out for, and What We're Leaving Behind
These are the things to look out for as upgrade time for your TV approaches
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7 Smart Home Mistakes Our Expert Says You Shouldn't Still Be Making
Some key errors to avoid if you want a trouble-free smart home in 2024.
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Sonos' Era 300 Speaker is Changing How You Listen to Music — Here's How it Works
Spatial audio puts you in the middle of the action for both movies and music. Here’s how the Sonos Era 300 takes advantage.
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5 Trends in Home Audio That Make Listening to Music at Home So Much Better Now
Home audio has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. Here are some things to look out for for your home.
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5 Genius Smart Home Ideas That Will Help You Look After Your Pets Better
It’s not just humans that can benefit from smart home technology. Here are five gadgets to transform your pet care.
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Love Your "The Frame" TV? Samsung's Follow-Up is a Home Speaker That Blends Into Your Home
Samsung has followed up its incognito TV with an incognito speaker, but is it for you?
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"AI Security Cameras" Might Be the Future of Peace of Mind at Home — But What Exactly Can They Do?
Artificial intelligence has long been used in smart home security — and it’s only going to get more sophisticated
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"Window Cleaning Robots" Are Now More Affordable, but Are They Worth It? Our Tech Expert's Verdict
Yes, robots can semi-automate one of the most tedious household chores around, but there are drawbacks.
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Are "Transparent TVs" the Next Big Thing? This Might Be the End of Imposing Screens in Your Living Room
If you have the money, transparent TVs could be an intoxicating taste of the future
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9 iMessage Tricks That Will Help you get the Most out of Your iPhone's Texting Services
Get the most out of iPhone-to-iPhone messaging with these advanced tips.
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10 Apple Music Tricks you may not Know About — to Help you get the Most From Your Streaming Service
Struggling to get to grips with Apple's excellent music player? Here are some handy tips and tricks to get the most out of it
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This Clever Gadget Turns Your iPhone Into a "BlackBerry", but is That Something you Want in 2024?
It’s not without its charms, but there’s a reason that people stopped buying BlackBerrys.
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8 iCloud Tricks That I Think Everyone Should Know — They Make iPhone, Mac and iPad Storage so Much Better
Make Apple’s cloud storage work harder for you, with these helpful iCloud tricks
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This Simple Trick Helps Stop Your iPhone Apps Tracking You — and Better Manage Permissions on Your Device
Your apps could be a privacy nightmare. Here’s how to keep them in check by managing permissions in iOS
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5 Tricks Inside Your iPhone's Contacts App That Will Change How You Use Your Phone for Good
Apple’s iPhone Contacts app is a little more flexible than you think. Here’s how to get the most out of it
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4 Genius Smart Home Security Trends That We're Going to See in More Homes in 2024
At CES 2024, we saw some interesting home security innovations. Here are four of them
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5 Genius Things Alarm Clocks Can do in 2024 That'll Convince You to Never Use a Phone for Wake-Ups Again
Some alarm clocks do more than just tell the time and wake you up. Here are a few of them
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