At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Xiaomi’s Mi Mix offers very good value when you Consider its meaty core hardware and generous 256GB of storage – it’s a lot less than you’d pay for an iPhone 7 Plus. This isn’t a phone you buy with budget in mind, however: the Mi Mix is the phone you buy when you want onlookers to say “Oh my gosh, what is that?...

Many AMD devices have been suffering from performance issues since upgrading to Windows 11, but that looks like it’s finally coming to an end. After a successful trial via the Windows Insider Program, Microsoft has released an update that fixes the problem. It’s optional, so just head into Settings and wait for Build 22000.282 to appear. As we reported earlier this month , performance on many AMD Ryzen PCs drops noticeably after the user updates to Windows 11 ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Well-priced Compact Manoeuvrable Powerful Quiet Cons Hard work on carpets Difficult to use on stairs Basic accessories Our Verdict This is a well-designed vacuum cleaner that’s compact but powerful and pleasant to use. However, it’s much better suited to hard flooring than to carpets. Best Prices Today: Miele Boost CX1 After a boom in cordless vacuum cleaners over the last couple of years, some recent launches have lured us back into the world of corded vacuum cleaners....

WhatsApp scams used to be for the most part innocent, the digital equivalent to the chain letter. But today WhatsApp scams are increasingly nasty, whether they want to scrounge your personal data or install malware on your device. Check our guide to common WhatsApp scams and you’ll know which ones to delete. Martinelli video A twist on the common WhatsApp Gold scam, this message claims: “This is from our IT guy: If you know anyone using WhatsApp you might pass on this....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Moto G7 Plus is a great phone and a solid choice with change to spare from £300. You’re unlikely to be disappointed if you go this way. There’s not much to rival the G7 Plus at this price so a big questions is whether you should get it over the regular G7. We think not unless you’ll appreciate all the little geeky upgrades....

After plenty of leaks and rumours , Motorola has announced the Moto Z2 Play . This phone is successor to the 2016 Moto Z Play, and will sit as a mid-range option behind the flagship Moto Z2, which hasn’t been officially unveiled yet. When is the Moto Z2 release date? In the UK you can pre-order a Z2 Play immediately, with expected delivery on 14 July. How much does the Z2 Play cost?...

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Gorgeous, slim design Excellent build quality Impressive battery life Solid main and selfie cameras Cons Messy, bloatware-filled software Only four major Android updates No telephoto camera Our Verdict The Edge 70 offers the dependable battery life I’ve been craving from ultra-slim phones, combining it with the best design yet and a more affordable price tag. But with compromised cameras and software that’s now doing more harm than good, it’s hard to recommend....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With a bigger screen, much better speakers and improved cameras, the new Moto G is a great budget smartphone. The lack of support for 4G will be a deal-breaker for some, though. It isn’t without its rivals, but if you’re specifically looking for a budget dual-SIM Android phone, it’s a good choice. Best Prices Today: Motorola Moto G 2014 (second generation) No sooner than Motorola updated the original Moto G with 4G and a microSD card , there’s another update: the Moto G....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s a lot to like about the One Action, with Motorola once again offering a lot of phone for not much money. However, it’s a shame that the phone doesn’t quite deliver on its headline feature of being a great action camera. Best Prices Today: Motorola One Action What started off as a slightly odd addition has expanded into a range of One phones for specific needs....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Affordable Two-day battery Vegan leather design User-friendly software Cons Middling camera performance Only water-repellant Our Verdict It might not break any new ground in terms of hardware and it won’t knock your socks off with performance either, but the Motorola Razr 40 does something no other folding flip phone has done before and that’s appeal to the masses thanks to a balance of price, design and specs....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The SmartCam does almost everything you need it to and is a real bargain. It’s so cheap you could put SmartCams in seven rooms for the same price as a single Nest Cam. Best Prices Today: Neos SmartCam Widen your search and you’ll find plenty of cheaper alternatives, most of which fall down on poorly designed apps or which don’t have the features you want....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Being reliable, well-designed and easy to use, the Nest thermostat is a great choice. It doesn’t have the array of accessories and compatibility of systems such as Honeywell Evohome, but you can buy separate smart TRVs to control radiators without changing your plumbing. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm also works with the thermostat, as does the Nest Cam camera. The 3rd generation can also control your hot water, making it even better, and the latest app update means your phone can tell it when you’ve gone out....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fantastic price Easy to use Fast speeds Easy to add more satellites Cons Slow to hand over on some devices Only one spare Ethernet port Our Verdict The Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System is the cheapest Wi-Fi 6 ready system going so far, is simple to set up and use, and its reach can be expanded easily, by adding more satellites. Best Prices Today: Netgear Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System WiFi 6 (aka 802....

By now there’s a good chance that many of the New Year’s resolutions made at the start of January have already fallen by the wayside. But, one you can adopt today that can still make a huge difference to 2025 is protecting yourself against the ever-growing threats that lurk online. Here’s how to make a fresh start to your digital life with a few simple cybersecurity habits and reliable tools that will help keep your data and sanity safe in the year ahead....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The 2013 flavour of the Nexus 7 is no longer available from Google. But shop around and you can find it in various online stores, at a great low price. Arguably the Hudl 2 offers a similar blend of value and quality, and may even be a bit faster. But you are unlikely to notice, and although the Nexus 7 is still lacking a microSD card slot, for many people will be the best 7in tablet around....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Nintendo Switch is a great portable Console that you can fit into most pockets and provides the cheapest way to get into the Switch ecosystem, but it’s let down by stripped-back features that make it incompatible with some Switch titles. Best Prices Today: Nintendo Switch Lite The Nintendo Switch Lite is the company’s latest addition to the hugely popular Switch line-up, providing a more compact Nintendo Switch experience with a smaller display and lightweight design....

First, they scrapped the 9.1 PureView, then they ditched the 9.2 numbering, and now 9.3 appears to have been replaced by 10, with the Nokia 10 PureView’s launch pushed back yet again into late 2021 – not 2020, 2021. While it may seem like the next Nokia flagship is trapped in development hell, the latest rumours point to a far more competitive high-end device than anything we’ve seen from the brand under HMD Global’s stewardship....

After so many films and series exploited the theme of blood-sucking monsters, it takes some guts to make a vampire movie. We’ve seen it all: the gothic Interview with the Vampire, YA productions Twilight , the gory True Blood and the art house Only Lovers Left Alive. It felt like pop culture had drained the vampire story for good. Robert Eggers, however, decided to return to the vampire genre’s roots. For his latest movie, he chose to remake Nosferatu – Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau’s 1922 silent film and an unauthorised adaptation of Dracula by Bram Stoker....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable & secure Good battery life Spacious sound In-ear detection Cons Bass can be lacking No ANC Tiny USB cable Our Verdict The ‘half-in’ design of the Ear (Stick) buds means they are something of a ‘love it or hate it’ prospect. But if you’re looking for affordable open-style earbuds that are comfortable and airy, with good sound quality, then you’ve just found a great pair....

Pinterest has launched a new feature called Idea Pins. The tool, built for Pinterest’s robust community of DIYers and inspiration gurus, brings full-screen multi-page video recording and editing all in-app. Users can add up to 20 pages of video content, voiceovers, music, and transition such as “Ghost Mode” for before and after shots. The feature rolled out globally on 18 May, in the UK, US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland....