At a Glance Our Verdict The OnePlus 2 is undoubtedly the more powerful and futureproof phone, but the OnePlus X is attractive as a cheaper, smaller handset with support for microSD (albeit at the expense of dual-SIM connectivity). So while the OnePlus 2 will be the better phone for many users, the OnePlus X has plenty of merit. Best Prices Today: OnePlus 2 OnePlus has just unveiled its second Android phone for 2015, but what’s the difference between the OnePlus X and OnePlus 2?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to use Compact & portable Great build quality Quick to cook delicious pizza Cons Temperature can fluctuate Metal chimney vent handle Our Verdict A solid choice for a wood-fired pizza oven if you’re happy with 12in pizzas and a small learning curve. The Fyra 12 is a portable delight that’s generally easy to use and can cook a pizza in just 60 seconds....

Oppo just officially unveiled the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro, and on paper there’s one thing that stands out about these two phones: they promise similar performance to Samsung’s Galaxy S20 range – and in some cases go one step better – all while costing a little less. Go Oppo. The Find X2 and its Pro cousin both come with 120Hz refresh rate displays, triple-lens camera arrays with impressive zoom, and Snapdragon 865 chipsets with 5G support – all similar to what Samsung has packed into the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The PEMOTech 3,200mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank Battery Charger Case fits the iPhone 7, as well as the older 6 and 6s. It holds more charge than the Apple Smart Battery Case (but gives about the same 100% recharge) and is a lot cheaper. A lot cheaper. At this price you may Consider it too good to be true, and you do gamble buying unknown brands from China....

Poco has long-established itself as a strong player in the budget smartphone market with the likes of the Poco M4 Pro and Poco X4 Pro 5G , and that trend continues today with the reveal of the budget-friendly Poco M5 and Poco M5s. Tailored towards entertainment-hungry users on a budget, the two smartphones offer consumers a choice between the gaming prowess of the Poco M5 and the camera smarts of the Poco M5s....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Classic Polaroid prints Chunky retro design Solid build Cons Expensive film Poor low-light performance Easy to take a bad photo Our Verdict The Polaroid Now might spark nostalgia, but fiddly controls and inConsistent performance mean there are better options, and this is only a must-buy for Polaroid enthusiasts. Best Prices Today: Polaroid Now Point and shoot. That’s the beauty of a Polaroid, and it’s something that — most of the time — the Polaroid Now delivers....

Qualcomm has announced its new second generation extended reality (XR) platform, the Snapdragon XR2, at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. The new chip is designed for devices that use augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR). Qualcomm claims it is the world’s first 5G XR platform, bringing the XR2 chip in line with the company’s new mobile chips – the Snapdragon 865 , 765, and 765G – in supporting 5G mobile network connectivity....

The Razer Blade Stealth is a great premium gaming-focused laptop with a relatively light form factor, but no matter how well-designed it is, you can’t ignore the fact that gaming laptops have a terrible reputation for battery life. That makes them a less-than-ideal option for the average joe that needs a laptop with all-day battery life, despite the temptation of high-end features on offer from Razer’s laptop range. The company decided it needed to address the issue with the new Razer Book 13, a premium productivity-focused laptop with Intel EVO certification....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great performance Attractive finish Superb value Cons Realme UI isn’t for everyone Plastic Construction Middling cameras Our Verdict If you’re in the market for 5G connectivity on a budget, the Realme 7 5G proves that there’s no shame in going for the cheapest option. In fact, this phone punches well above its weight, Considering what’s on offer for the money. Best Prices Today: Realme 7 5G The Realme 7 line has pushed the envelope in terms of what you can expect from an affordable phone in 2020; with the standard 7 serving as a brilliant budget option, while the higher pricing of the 7 Pro edges it into the mid-range tier, equipped with some notable tricks to grab your attention....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Crisp, colourful display Bold design Competent camera Cons Basic performance Screen only 60Hz Battery life below rivals Our Verdict Realme has made some thoughtful, meaningful decisions with its latest budget phone, most notably design and an LCD display that lacks in refresh rate but punches well above its weight in picture quality. Best Prices Today: Realme C35 While the likes of OnePlus and Xiaomi have been grabbing a lot of attention in 2022, rival Chinese brand Realme has quietly been having a bit of a stormer....

Nubia has been prolific with its phone releases in recent years. In 2019 alone, we saw the Z20 and X, while it added to its lineup of gaming handsets with the Red Magic 3 and 3S. The company looks like it will continue its aggressive update cycle in 2020, with a 5G-enabled Red Magic phone set to hit the market. While some manufacturers use the 5G branding to repackage an older model, it looks like Nubia’s effort will show some serious upgrades over the Red Magic 3S ....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The latest novel adaptation from BookTok breakout star Colleen Hoover is unlikely to lose money thanks to her fan base. But the film’s bland take on loving and grieving, gooey sentimentality, slow pacing and abrupt tonal shifts make it hard going for the less romantically minded. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today...

Tom Actman from London based design company, Mat Dolphin, voices his opinion on websites that offer rock bottom prices for graphic-design work. “ How to hire a graphic-design pro on the cheap ” – I think it’s fair to say you now know 10 words which when used together will rile every graphic designer across the land and make them all shifty and uncomfortable on an otherwise cold and brisk Friday morning....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We like the MA750i, which are well made and offer great clarity. We’d prefer more bass, but that would go against the natural sound reproduction that RHA has striven for with these headphones. Best Prices Today: RHA MA750i RHA is a British headphone company which impressed us with its budget MA450i set that punched above their weight for sound quality. The MA750i is almost twice the price, taking RHA well out of budget territory, but again you get a lot for your money....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you want great-quality sound at an affordable price, the Alfa Genus V2 should be on your shortlist. Best Prices Today: Rock Jaw Alfa Genus V2 Engineered by music enthusiasts who wanted to produce high-quality headphones at a price that’s much more affordable than premium brands, it’s clear that the team has succeeded brilliantly. The Alfa Genus V2 is the second-generation of these headphones....

The old cartoon revivals just keep on coming, and Rugrats is the latest show to be confirmed to make a return. Tommy and the gang will all be back – but they’ll look a little different than when we last saw them. Rather than the traditional 2D style, the series will be CG-animated. If you’re intrigued, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the Rugrats revival. Rugrats reboot release date Rugrats will be releasing sometime in 2021 according to Variety ....

There may be no Galaxy S8 at MWC this year, but Samsung has pulled out all the stops to improve its tablet division at the biggest mobile trade show of the year. It introduced two tablets to its newly named Galaxy Book line to partner the also unveiled Galaxy Tab S3. Also see: Best new tablets 2017 and Samsung Galaxy Book vs Surface Pro 4 The Galaxy Book is a 2-in-1 tablet that wants to be your laptop....

At a Glance Our Verdict It’s too early to give a verdict on which of these 2-in-1s is best. Much will depend upon how Samsung prices the Galaxy Book models, and then how they stack up against the equivalent Surface Pro. We’ll update this article with benchmark results as soon as we can. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Book 12in Samsung stopped making Windows laptops back in 2014 but with these new Galaxy Book devices, you’ll be able to buy a Samsung ‘laptop’ once more....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As it typical for the Note, this 10th edition is a truly amazing smartphone… but only for those that can afford it and really want this size of device. There’s no doubt Samsung has made the Note 10+ the best edition yet with better cameras, an amazing screen and lots more impressive tech. However, many of the new features are gimmicky and we imagine some users will be distraught at the removal of the headphone jack....

Samsung surprised the world back in 2020 when it unveiled a Fan Edition version of its Galaxy S20. This featured a slightly reduced spec sheet compared to its full-fat sibling, but brought the overall flavour of a Galaxy device to those who didn’t want to spend the ever-increasing amounts that it costs to bag a flagship phone these days. This was followed by the Galaxy S21 FE a year or so later, and we were looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE too, but it never launched....