At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Although the IntelliLink infotainment system isn’t the best we’ve seen, it’s inexpensive so a worthwhile upgrade. The price of the Advanced Park Assist is also lower we’d expect and it pretty cool if you think you’ll make good use of it. Best Prices Today: Vauxhall Adam The Vauxhall Adam is one of the most customisable cars on the market with different colour options, roofs, seats, interiors, wheels and more....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you’re after a dual dash cam, the Viofo is one of the best value choices around. It records great quality front and rear in good light and is well designed and isn’t too expensive. Best Prices Today: Viofo A129 Duo A single dash cam is a very good investment, but a two-camera system is twice as good. With two cameras the view out of the back is recorded as well as the front, so you have evidence of what happened behind you as well as in front – accidents aren’t always captured by a front-facing camera....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict VyprVPN is a great VPN service overall and should appeal to those wanting real privacy online. It’s also good for unblocking streaming services and the updates apps – especially on Android – are great. VyprVPN is one of the longest running VPN services around. It supports loads of devices and operating systems and says it is committed to the protection and privacy of its users....

The iPhone 12 range represents a huge step forward for the iPhone with a redesigned form factor, improved display and the impressive 5nm A14 Bionic chipset at its heart, but when it comes to the differences between the standard iPhone 12 and the premium iPhone 12 Pro ranges, the differences become more nuanced. One key difference between the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro range is the inclusion of a LiDAR scanner – but what is a LiDAR scanner, and is it worth the £300/$300 premium of the iPhone 12 Pro range?...

The Christmas TV schedule often brings new dramas, comedy specials and festive films to enjoy as you relax with the family, recovering from roast dinners and far too much pudding. Obviously, with COVID-19 doing its best to spoil everything in 2020, things will be a bit different for many people this year, but hopefully you’ll still be entertained by what the BBC has to offer. Here’s our guide to the best shows on BBC1, 2 & 4 this yuletide season....

It heats up your leftovers and your cold cups of tea and pings to let you know when it’s finished. For most of us, that’s all we know about the box lurking on our kitchen counter. But of course, there’s more to it than that. Read on to find out which kind of microwave is right for you. Wattage The higher your microwave’s wattage, the faster it can cook food. That’s the key point to know....

At a Glance Our Verdict So there you have it: the S7 Edge differs from the standard Galaxy S7 with its larger, dual-edge screen, higher-capacity battery and extra colour option. It sounds great, but the cheaper price and smaller dimensions of the standard Samsung Galaxy S7 may make the Edge your second-best. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy S7 Last night Samsung unveiled two new Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphones at Unpacked 2016, the standard Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge ....

When we reviewed the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL last year we slated them for having terrible battery life. It was with some incredulity that we and the rest of the tech press found that Google had dropped the ball on the matter. The Pixel should be challenging the iPhone’s dominance. It should be a strong alternative to the Galaxy S, but it doesn’t even last a full day on a charge!...

Google has officially launched the next major version of its mobile operating system. Android 15 has been officially released, and it includes quite a few exciting features . But will your phone get it, if it hasn’t already? Not all devices running Android 14 are compatible. Here’s what you need to know. Which phones will get Android 15? Below you will find a list of phone manufacturers and models that are eligible to receive Android 15 in the UK and/or US....

Nintendo has released quite a few special edition designs of its consoles, but the upcoming Splatoon 3 Edition looks to be one of the coolest yet. This is the first time that Nintendo has released a different design for the premium OLED model . The console itself comes with purple and green ombré joy-cons, and a light grey dock. This is all covered in graffiti style art, inspired by the Splatoon franchise....

If you’re heading off to university for the first time, it can be hard to know what to pack. Some items are banned for safety reasons, so you don’t want to cram the car full of things you won’t be allowed to use. But there are a few small appliances and grooming devices that could make your life much easier and more comfortable. Here’s our advice. Read your university’s rules Depending on your university, your halls of residence will have different rules as to which appliances can be used in your room or kitchen....

I’m now on my fourth day of MWC, and I’ve heard the term ‘AI’ so much that I’ll be muttering it in my sleep. One thing is clear though: developers are hell-bent on making this technology a part of our future. Deutsche Telekom was one of the brands that went hard this year, showcasing a concept phone that ran solely on generative AI, without any apps. This model was developed in partnership with Qualcomm and Brain....

Huawei had relatively little to announce about its new P40 phones that wasn’t already leaked in great detail over the past weeks and months. Not that it matters: leaked renders and specs simply serve to whet the appetite for what’s to come. (It turned out a lot of the ‘leaked’ specs weren’t correct anyway…) Where in the past a single device served as a flagship, it’s now common practice to offer several phones....

Google launched the Chrome web browser in 2008, around six years after Firefox emerged. It used – and still does – the open source Chromium engine and was a revelation in terms of speed and usability. There are still advantages of using Chrome – the way it integrates with Google’s own services, the huge choice of extensions – but there are arguably more disadvantages these days. For a long time Chrome was the best Chromium browser you could get, but that’s no longer true....

With ISPs, governments and individual websites tracking your every online move, privacy is a thing of the past. Or is it? With a VPN – a virtual private network – you can claim back your privacy and ensure your online activity remains private. VPNs are simple to use, and they’re no longer something only businesses need: everyone should use one for both privacy and security. A VPN service works on all your computers, from the PC to laptop to phone and tablet: it’s as easy as installing the app and entering your username and password....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Wide range of metrics including nerve & heart health High-quality hardware Data-rich app Cons Expensive Our Verdict This is a comprehensive smart scale that will give you all the fitness information you need, as well as additional health data on your heart and nerves. Between the scale and the app, Withings delivers a high-quality experience. Best Prices Today: Withings Body Comp Withings’ latest range of smart scales comprises three models: the Body Scan, the Body Comp and the Body Smart....

Withings has announced its new Body Scan smart scale at CES. It claims that the scale will deliver accurate (to 0.1lbs / 50 grams) and far-reaching information on the user’s body, including new nerve activity and heart rhythm analysis. Unusually, it’ll also provide readings for individual body parts, including the torso, arms and legs. This “segmental body composition” is often used by sport professionals but isn’t generally available on at-home smart scales....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you’re not fussed about a full on touchscreen smartwatch, the Withings Steel HR is stylish, well-made and offers excellent battery life. We’re glad to see the addition of the heart rate monitor and the screen for smart features, even if they are basic. A great semi-smartwatch for the price. Best Prices Today: Withings Steel HR Withings Steel HR review: Price Withings first launched the luxurious Activité at £320 and although it released cheaper watches subsequently, we imagined the Steel HR with its additional features might drive a higher price....

At a Glance Our Verdict The Mi Mix 3 5G is faster and has a higher-capacity battery than the standard Mi Mix 3, yet weighs only 8g more. And while Vodafone’s 5G network is patchy right now, by the time you’re even halfway through your 24-month contract we should be in a completely different situation in terms of coverage. But are you prepared to pay double dollar for the priviledge of future-proofed connectivity and slightly better performance on an already fast phone?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s nice to see another new Android tablet and although the Mi Pad 3 isn’t majorly different from the previous model and is more expensive, it’s still a decent compact device if you don’t mind importing it to the UK. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 You’ll also like: Xiaomi Mi 5X rumours and MIUI 9.0 rumours Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 Price and where to buy Xiaomi doesn’t have a UK website or High Street store from which you can buy its products (also see how to buy Xiaomi devices in the UK )....