At a Glance Our Verdict Based on our limited time with the Alcatel Idol 4s, we’re impressed – especially if the rumoured price point becomes a reality. The QHD display is absolutely gorgeous, and the smartphone has come leaps and bounds since the days of the plastic Idol 3. It’s an extremely capable smartphone and one that we think deserves more recognition at MWC – it even comes with a free VR headset that’s remarkably similar to Samsung’s £80 Gear VR....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Alcatel OneTouch Idol X+ is one of the best dual-SIM phones we’ve reviewed and a good choice for the price. It has a nice design and good features like a Full HD display and 13 Mp camera but bear in mind that the Moto G 2014 and ZTE Blade S6 are both cheaper and dual-SIM. However, in the wider smartphone market there is tough competition and its lack of a microSD card slot and other hardware such as 4G LTE support mean it’s outpaced by the Honor 6....

Watching the first six episodes of Alien: Earth left me confused. The first series in the Xenomorph franchise surprisingly shifts into a psychological tale of transhumanism, dropping the survival horror vibes that characterised the movies. Sure, there’s blood and guts, but the story lacks suspense. Although experimenting with various themes and genres is admirable, in this case, it backfires. The show created by Noah Hawley, well-recognised for TV shows such as Legion and Fargo, struggles to establish its identity....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good display USB-C charging Fast performance Cons Ads on cheaper model Not waterproof Scuffs easily Restrictive sideloading options Our Verdict Although Kobo is a fine alternative to the Kindle, the entry-level Kindle remains a go-to product for anyone looking to get into digital reading, and the 2022 model improves the formula in a few ways. There’s also a higher resolution display than the model it replaces, putting the definition on par with the more expensive Kindle Paperwhite....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Price and where to buy Design and build Only those spoilt by the ridiculous luxury of the Kindle Oasis will balk in anyway at the build quality here. Sure, its cheaper plastic casing isn’t top of the line, but the Kindle’s simplicity is its secret weapon. There are no distractions; it has touchscreen input, no backlight and just one physical button (sleep/wake/off). When you’re reading a book, you can’t get much simpler than the page and a blank white border....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Threadripper 1950X is a seriously fast processor for people who need to do serious work on their PC. Yes, you can buy one and use it in your home PC for gaming, but it’s not the best choice if that’s all you’re going to do. Its Intel rival – the Core i9-7900X – costs the same and is six cores short, but is quicker in certain tests (including some games)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Anker Nebula is a great two-in-one if you’re looking to upgrade your TV audio and introduce smarts in the form of a Fire TV stick, and it comes with a budget-friendly price tag. The audio quality is great at mid- to high-volume, but distortion – particularly with vocals – at lower volumes mean it isn’t the perfect audio experience. Best Prices Today: Anker Nebula Soundbar – Fire TV Edition We’ve spent quite some time watching TV and movies with the Anker Nebula soundbar, and here’s what we think....

iOS 16 has plenty of exciting features for users to look forward to, from customisable lock screens to improved notification systems, the ability to unsend messages and much more – but there’s one pretty important feature announcement you probably missed at WWDC in June. With the public release of iOS 16 , largely expected to take place in mid-September following the reveal of the upcoming iPhone 14 , Apple is set to introduce technology that’ll make passwords obsolete....

More than seven months after it was first revealed, Asus has finally announced the launch of its first foldable: a 17in tablet that can seamlessly become a laptop. The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED was first shown off at CES in January , but we now know a rough release date – sometime in Q4 – and price: $3,999/£3,299. It was always likely to be expensive, but this means only those with a penchant for new tech will want to buy one, something Asus is aware of....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As digital photo frames go, Aura is one of the most attractive on the market, with a sleek design and high resolution. The cloud storage and app controlled software will also be a positive for many users. However, the premium features do make the product have a heftier price than its competitors, and it still comes with a few gripes. Best Prices Today: Aura Digital Photo Frame Even though home hubs’ popularity is on the rise, digital photo frames are still in demand when it comes to showing off your photos at home....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The BenQ W1300 projector is probably at its best with HD sports. Its blistering detail and rich colour performance is absolutely spot on for live events. In daily use we found the garish 3D and mild rainbow fringing to be the only significant caveats. Overall, we rate the BenQ W1300 a solid home entertainment proposition. Best Prices Today: BenQ W1300 The BenQ W1300 is a 1080p single-chip DLP projector specifically designed for home entertainment....

First, a very quick tip: Fire tablets are not Android tablets. They don’t have the Google Play Store, nor do they have Google apps including YouTube. However, you can install a YouTube app from the Appstore on your tablet. It won’t be the official one, but it’ll do the same job. Also, Fire tablets now have Alexa built-in, so you can ask her to play music, set timers and alarms and a whole lot more....

GoPro action cameras are some of the most expensive around, but they are also the best. Despite this, you can get some great prices, even on the latest models. We’ve been shopping around to find the cheapest prices and biggest discounts on cameras and accessories. It’s also possible to get money off if you have an old camera by trading it in. Best GoPro deals Best Go Pro Deals GoPro Hero 7 Silver From: John Lewis...

Buying a graphics card is tricky. There’s an almost endless choice on offer and too many acronyms and unpronounceable product names can make selecting the correct one for you a daunting task, but we’re here to make it much easier. If you’re about to buy a graphics card, be sure to read our tips below, and you’ll spend your money wisely. What should I look for when buying a graphics card?...

True wireless earbuds are the most popular type of headphones these days and it’s easy to see why. They’re compact, convenient and still packed with great features and able to offer top-notch sound quality. However, the market is extremely saturated with even one brand having many models to choose from so which are the best ones? Of course, it depends what kind of thing you are looking for and how much you have to spend but we have rounded up the 10 best pairs of wireless earbuds we’ve tested to date, each with their own charms....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you want peace of mind, the Bitdefender Box 2 is well worth the money. It’s a Wi-Fi router with a super-firewall and parental controls, plus the subscription includes Bitdefender Total Security 2019 and the equivalent for macOS, Android and iOS. Best Prices Today: Bitdefender Box 2 If you’re reading this, then you probably have at least some clue as to what the Bitdefender Box 2 is....

Following the successful launch of the Black Shark 2 in March, the premium Black Shark 2 Pro was revealed in China earlier this summer. The Pro variant of the gaming-focused smartphone offers improvements over the standard model, including faster display response times, an upgraded processor and an enhanced design, and as of today it is officially on sale in the UK. Here’s all you need to know about the Black Shark 2 Pro, including pricing details and key features....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Chillblast Fusion Xcalibur is a relatively inexpensive Gaming PC, this is reflected both in its overall performance and looks. However it’s still capable of matching the gaming frame rates of much more expensive systems. Best Prices Today: Chillblast Fusion Xcalibur The case is pinched inward slightly in the middle, suggesting the X-shaped cross section which gives the system its name and can also stand vertically, if you prefer, on a small stand....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Built-in camera Well priced Impressive print quality Cons Single colour printing only Can be very noisy Frustrating to change filament Our Verdict The Creality K1C is an impressive 3D printer that offers a shallow learning curve for newcomers. It’s reliable, fast and can print a wide variety of filaments out of the box If you recently bought a Creality K1, then I’d advise you to stop reading this review now as it will only make you sad....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fully built and ready to print Built-in monitoring camera Print & control via Wi-Fi Cons Small build volume Relatively expensive Our Verdict The Sermoon V1 Pro makes 3D printing accessible to the masses, and delivers very good results out of the box. You’ll pay a premium for it, though, and its print volume is quite small. Best Prices Today: Creality Sermoon V1 Pro Creality’s Ender 3 is one of the most popular 3D printers around, and the Sermoon V1 Pro represents a slight departure for the company....