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The tech we actually use as dads: consoles, VR, earbuds and smart home gear — every pick tested against toddlers, tantrums and ten free minutes a day.
Everyone uses a phone — it's the one tool we can't live without. Here's why the iPhone Pro, glued together by iCloud, is the best product ever made.
The most fascinating product I've ever bought. Cinema, 3D, Apple Immersive, work and gaming — the Vision Pro is worth every cent. Our 10/10 review.
A year in, the iPhone 16 Pro is still a perfect phone: stunning display, a camera that replaced my big rig, and seamless iCloud. Our 10/10 verdict.
After ten years on a Synology, the DS225+ is the 2-bay NAS I'd buy again to protect my photos, back up documents and stream family video.
The MacBook Pro 16 M5 Pro is the laptop that finally makes you stop eyeing a desktop replacement. XDR display, 24-hour battery, flawless performance. Rating: 10/10.
Calibrate your subwoofer and Atmos speakers with these precise timestamps from the best disaster movies. Exact 4K discs for testing inside.
Stop watching and start prepping. We rank the top 10 real-world survival tools featured in disaster cinema, from water filters to emergency comms.
Apple’s AirPods 4 bring active noise cancellation to a more affordable earbud—great for music, YouTube, and Netflix on the iPad. One-size fit, easy pairing, and long-wear comfort make them a smart pick for teens and families.
In daily dad life, the best earbuds vanish into the background and let you enjoy the moment. AirPods Pro 3 do exactly that: class-leading noise cancelling, silky Apple-ecosystem pairing, adaptive awareness, and tiny comforts that matter—from head-nod call answer to instant device switching.
A comfort and usability upgrade we recommend without hesitation: the BOBOVR S3 Pro Battery Strap balances the Quest 3, tightens in seconds with a dial, and adds hot-swappable battery power for long sessions and pass-and-play nights.
Until Apple Vision Pro fits the budget, Meta Quest 3 (512GB) is our go-to VR: incredible games, reliable passthrough, and easy sharing. Productivity and movie clarity aren’t Vision-Pro level, but for gaming, fitness, and mixed reality fun, it’s a 9/10 family favorite.
A calm interface, fast performance, and effortless ecosystem integration make Apple TV 4K the best streaming box for families—especially if you use iPhone, iPad, AirPods, or HomeKit.
The Mac Mini M4 Pro isn’t just a minor spec bump; it’s a strategic shift toward stealth power. It challenges every assumption we have about 'Pro' gear needing to be large.
The M4 Mac Mini upends the logic that more is better. It is the surprising solution to the hardware tax, offering a 'wolf in sheep’s clothing' approach to modern computing.
The Toniebox 2 finally adds USB-C charging and longer battery life. We review if the €119 upgrade is worth it for parents.