Apple releases new Siri Shortcuts app for beta testing

At WWDC 2018 Apple promised to smarten Siri up for iOS 12 and, keeping to its word, the company has released a beta version of the Siri Shortcuts app via TestFlight to selected third parties.

Developers looking to take the new IFTTT-like app for a test drive can request access by logging into the Developer Center, following which, Apple will send a

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Best true wireless earbuds: the best truly wireless AirPod alternatives around

Best True Wireless Earbuds Buying Guide: Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's round-up of the best true and truly wireless earbuds you can buy on any budget in 2018.

Wires aren't the best, we're the first to admit. They tangle up in your pocket, get caught on zippers when you're not paying attention and slap your neck while working out. We'd have

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Best 55-inch 4K TVs 2018: the best medium-sized screens for any budget

If you ask us, 55-inch TVs aren't given the credit they deserve. Sure, 65-inch TVs really fill an entire wall with glorious 4K HDR images, but for those of us without the room - or the budget - for them, a 55-inch TV is just a better all-around option.

That being said, think of 55-inches as the sweet spot for TVs. They might not always have the

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The best projectors 2018: 10 projectors to consider for your home cinema

Best Projector Buying Guide: Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's guide to the best home cinema projectors - featuring both 4K and HD models. 

Projectors have long held a vaunted position in the home cinema. That's because while TVs are more than adequate to deliver 4K HDR content, you'll likely need to refinance your house if you want a picture

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Best turntables 2018: the best record players for any budget

Best Turntables Buying Guide: Welcome to TheIndianSubcontinent's round-up of the best turntables (also known as record players) you can buy in 2018. 

Turntables, it turns out, make for great investments. Not only is the vinyl revival movement here to stay, but the players themselves last for ages. 

While the idea of a turntable might call images of

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A new gold rushA new gold rush
Image copyrightUNSWImage caption Professor Veena Sahajwalla's e-waste factory could be profitable within a couple of years, she says.

Many millions of tonnes of televisions, phones and other electronic equipment are discarded each year, despite them being a rich source of metals. But now e-waste mining has the

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