At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Eve Thermo does its job well enough, but the lack of any display or local control is an issue. We could overlook this if it were cheaper, but it’s more expensive than other smart TRVs which have these features. For those who already own iPhones and a compatible Apple TV, the Thermo’s HomeKit integration is a reason to buy it anyway, but we’d still like to see a few improvements in the app....

When the Fitbit Versa came out in 2018, it was billed as a smaller, more affordable take on the flagship Ionic smartwatch. Now Fitbit is following up again with an even cheaper take on the Versa: the new Fitbit Versa Lite Edition. With simplified controls and a slightly friendlier price point, Fitbit is trying to position the Versa Lite as an easy entry point to the smartwatch market – so here’s what it looks like....

In summary Samsung announces AI glasses project Teaming up with eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker Using Android XR to take on the RayBan Meta Samsung has just unveiled its hotly anticipated Galaxy XR mixed reality headset, but there’s something arguably more exciting in the works from the company that might have been missed in all the Project Moohan furore. Towards the end of Samsung’s recent Galaxy Event, it briefly announced plans to launch its own Android XR-based smart glasses....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good mix of sports and smartwatch features Good battery life Includes breadcrumb navigation Cons Misses Training Readiness metric Lacks newer dual-band GPS Small case won’t be for everyone Our Verdict The Forerunner 165 makes grabbing a Garmin running watch with an AMOLED more affordable, but you could pay a little extra for the Vivoactive 5 and get more in the way of smartwatch and wellness monitoring smarts....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stupendous battery life Full global positioning support Extensive sports tracking Cons Dull design Primitive notifications Breadcrumb trail feature half baked Our Verdict The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is a relatively affordable gateway into the world of rugged outdoor sports and fitness watches, with incredible battery life and a lengthy list of features. Best Prices Today: Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Garmin is well known for its standalone outdoor GPS gear and great running watches, so it’s no surprise it also successfully combines the two to make outdoor GPS watches....

At a Glance Our Verdict We said at the outset that these smartphones represent two camps of Android thought, and nothing much has changed. They are both excellent devices, and ones we can recommend easily to anyone that wants a quality handset that takes great photos, videos, and is generally fun to use. Google’s Pixel range continues to impress in the areas of software and cameras, although the rather basic aesthetics let the device down when compared to the S8....

It’s been a couple of weeks since Google’s original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 got an update to the newest Wear operating system…and a couple of weeks since Google paused the update after users complained about their watches getting borked by it. A new statement says you might have to wait quite a while before you see Wear OS 5 on your watch. While some Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 units updated smoothly to the same build of Wear OS 5 that came with the newly-released Pixel Watch 3 , others weren’t so lucky....

In summary: Samsung has ended software and security updates for Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra models, making them vulnerable to security threats. Tech Advisor reports the Galaxy S21 FE remains secure with ongoing quarterly updates, making it the exception to upgrade immediately. Users should consider upgrading to newer Galaxy devices that receive Samsung’s seven-year update policy introduced in January 2024. Samsung will no longer provide any further software or security updates for the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good cleaning power Useful in small spaces Easy to empty LED headlights Cons Feels plasticky and cheap Uncomfortable handle for large hands Noisy Our Verdict The Gtech Airfox Platinum is easy to use, gets almost everywhere and cleans really well. But its build quality isn’t the best for its price point. Overall, we think it’s a decent little vacuum, but you can do better without spending more....

The UK spring hasn’t amounted to much in 2024, with occasional days of sun broken up by long periods of overcast or rainy weather. If it’s anything like that wherever you are, you’ve probably been dreaming of a summer getaway to a hot country. There are plenty of destinations around the world that pretty much guarantee warm, sunny weather for most of the year. In preparation, you’ve probably thought about what you and your friends and/or family might need, including suitable clothing, adequate sun protection and plenty of hydration....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The 20 Lite is very good value as well as being a good Android phone with decent cameras. Best Prices Today: Honor 20 Lite The Honor 20 itself and the rumoured Pro version won’t appear until the end of May, so the new Lite version can have its fifteen minutes of fame before the main launch. Highlights include the triple rear cameras, a big screen with tiny bezels and a whopping 32Mp selfie camera....

The Honor Magic 3 series is what Honor claims are its first flagship phones since becoming an independent company last year, having been sold by Huawei. That claim might sting for owners of the Honor 50, which also launched last year, but it’s a clear sign that Honor is positioning the three Magic 3 phones – with a Pro and Pro+ in addition to the standard model – as true premium phones, with the specs to match....

Honor will sell its Magic 4 Pro flagship phone in the UK having first unveiled the handset at Mobile World Congress back in February. The phone launched at an event in London on 12 May and will be available from 27 May for £949.99. Pre-orders go live on 13 May. Honor also announced its mid-range Honor X8 and Honor X7 phones will be coming to the UK, as well as the Honor Watch GS 3 and Honor Earbuds 3 Pro....

Honor has unveiled today at IFA that the MagicBook Pro – already on sale in China – is getting a global launch. It will be released alongside refreshed versions of the MagicBook 14 and 15. As the name suggests, the MagicBook Pro boasts a more powerful spec line-up than other laptops we’ve seen from Honor so far. That’s partly simply a matter of size – it boasts a 16.1in display, squeezed into a 15in chassis – but also the Ryzen 5 4600H processor at the heart of it....

We may have only just laid hands on the Honor 9X Pro but the next generation of the company’s X-branded handsets has already landed in China – named the Honor X10. As you might be able to tell, Honor has had to rethink its naming convention with this 10-series device, moving the ‘X’ before the number. Many suspect this is to avoid confusion with Xiaomi’s Redmi 10X lineup – a forthcoming set of rivals on Honor’s home turf....

Last year, interested attendants of the Milan motor expo could transport themselves 1,700 miles away into the drivers’ seat of the brand new 2019 Jeep Cherokee, taking the off-road vehicle through a virtual tour of the rugged countryside a short journey away from Marrakesh, Morocco. The company that enabled this was Mativision, allowing participants to experience the bumpy ride from the comfort of an exhibition hall by strapping on an Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) headset....

Deals season is upon us. In recent years, Black Friday has gone from being a single day to a long weekend, then a week, then the whole of November, so it’s about to begin again. The benefit of having such a long sales period is that there’s less pressure to buy. You can take more time to research and prepare for the moment a product you’re looking for drops in price, ensuring you’re getting the best deal that suits you....

Twitter is a great way to connect with people, keep up on the latest news, and argue directly with high ranking political figures. But, it can be a vitriolic place at times, especially when things turn personal. We show you how to keep the flame-wars at bay, by blocking people on Twitter. If you’re worried about what your Twitter account reveals to the public, then you might also want to know How to delete all tweets ....

Disney+ has a lot to offer, but with the rising costs of subscriptions and numerous rivals, you may consider saving money by unsubscribing for one reason or another . Subscription prices start from £4.99/$7.99 per month for ad-supported viewing, and £7.99/$13.99 for ad-free viewing – with annual plans available as well. If you’re tied into something long-term, you can still follow the cancellation process, but you’ll still have access until your renewal date, and you won’t be able to get a refund....

Getting organised in Windows 10 is more simple than you might think as you can colour-code your files and folders to be more eye-catching, making it that much easier to find what you’re looking for. This option doesn’t come built into Windows 10, however, so you’ll have to make use of some free software to customise your files. Thankfully it’s nice and simple to use. The software we’re going to use is called Folder Marker Free and you can download it here , then you can follow the steps below to start making your desktop look more colourful....