Snapchat is a social network with a difference. Unlike others (including Instagram and Facebook ), the photos and videos – Snaps – which are shared disappear after a certain period of time, which is chosen by the sender. The aim is to create a worry-free, low-pressure environment where people can share fun or silly stuff without consequence since it won’t stay around for long. What’s the minimum age for Snapchat? Snapchat says that the service isn’t “intended” for under 13s, but anyone can create an account simply by entering a fake birth date to get around the rules....

Samsung has launched its flagship smartphone range for 2024, and there are three models to choose from once again. But how do you decide which Galaxy S24 phone is right for you? The S24 , S24+ and S24 Ultra all vary in terms of specs, features and price. Choosing which one to go for isn’t easy, so here are all the key differences you need to know that will simplify that decision now we’ve reviewed all three options....

In summary: Tech Advisor reports that Apple TV+ is developing a Cape Fear series adaptation, with Javier Bardem taking on the iconic Max Cady role previously played by Robert De Niro. The psychological thriller features a star-studded cast including Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson, with Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese serving as executive producers. This adaptation of John D. MacDonald’s novel follows successful film versions from 1962 and 1991, promising high-quality storytelling for streaming audiences....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The LG gram 15 for 2017 does what it’s designed to do extremely well. It handles Windows 10 and undemanding apps with ease and lasts for ages away from the mains. It does all this while packing a 15in screen into a chassis that weighs just 1kg. That’s seriously impressive but it comes at a price that’s hard to stomach for UK buyers – in the US it’s not so bad....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stunning design Affordable dual screen Battery life Cons Camera issues DualScreen issues Slow charging Our Verdict The Velvet is a stunning phone at a reasonable price, but rivals have more to offer if the DualScreen doesn’t tempt you enough. Best Prices Today: LG Velvet Things have been a little quiet for LG recently but the Korean giant is back with a new strategy for the smartphone market....

When you look back at old TV shows and movies, the stereotypical gamer generally was an, ahem, larger person, usually with bad skin and worse body odour, living in their parents basement playing games all day and barely getting any sunlight. While that may be true for a small subsection of gamers, gaming as a hobby has gone from a geeky venture to one of the most mainstream forms of entertainment in the world....

The Surface Laptop Go is the cheapest laptop Microsoft makes, but it offers all the fundamentals of a great portable computer. Now, a third generation is on the way, but sadly the changes are not exactly groundbreaking. 2022’s Laptop Go 2 delivered good performance, decent battery life and one of the best keyboards around, all within a thin and light design. With a starting price of $599.99/£529, it can just about be considered a budget laptop ....

Microsoft’s October 2 event in New York just wrapped and the company didn’t waste time, showcasing a bevvy of new Surface-branded devices, including some not set to hit the market until well into 2020. At last year’s event, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 6 – a device that was barely any different from the one which came before it, and guess what? The Surface Pro 7 is another iterative update for 2019....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Minut is a very good alarm for people looking for simple, unobtrusive home security or those who don’t want cameras in their home. It monitors motion, noise levels, temperature, humidity and more and sends you customisable alerts. However, to get further functionality – like adding other users – you’ll need the £6.99/$7.99 per month subscription service, which we think is a bit too expensive for personal use....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Moana 2 is a joyful triumph that blends the well-loved elements of the original film with fresh characters, enchanting musical numbers and spectacular animation. The plot may be a little simple for some adult viewers, though that doesn’t spoil what is a brilliant sequel from Disney. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today...

Mobvoi might not be the most well-known company, but you shouldn’t overlook its new premium smartwatch. The new TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a more rugged version of the regular TicWatch Pro 5 , an impressive all-rounder running Google’s Wear OS software. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is design for modern explorers. Powered by the same Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chip, the watch promises to deliver strong performance and advanced health tracking capabilities....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid build quality Wireless charging Glorious mono sound Cons Narrow base makes speaker a bit unstable No support for AAC or aptX codecs Voice prompts are very loud Our Verdict The Monster DNA Max is a no-frills Bluetooth speaker that combines solid sound with ease of use—and it’s now available in lots of fun colors. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium Montblanc design Gorgeous AMOLED display Fast charging Cons Disappointing battery life Older Wear 3100 processor Half-baked Montblanc tracking tech Our Verdict The Summit Lite certainly looks like a high-end, premium wearable, but the dated hardware and frustratingly limited Montblanc-branded fitness tracking tech make the price tag very hard to justify. Best Prices Today: Montblanc Summit Lite Smartwatches are all the rage at the moment and it seems that traditional wristwatch makers want to get in on the action....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros 50W fast charging Great battery life Impressive 120Hz display Cons Hit-and-miss performance Poor cameras Cheap build Our Verdict The Moto G60s’ headlining 50W fast charging outshines most handsets at this price point, but the performance and camera sacrifices aren’t worth it for many people. It’s a good budget phone, but not a great one. Best Prices Today: Motorola Moto G60s Since its acquisition by Lenovo in 2014, the Motorola brand has been releasing new phones at an alarming rate....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We’re pleased to see that Motorola has revived the Moto X. For the most part, we like the new glass design and the specs and features are good for the £350 price – it looks like a more expensive phone. Waterproofing and the dual-lens camera sets this apart from rivals, and we like the 5.2in screen size for comfort and practicality. It’s slower than the Honor 9, and has half the storage as standard, but if you’d prefer the water-resistance over the extra speed, the Moto X4 is a great choice for anyone that can’t afford the hefty price tags of the current flagships....

Motorola has finally announced its new Edge range of flagship smartphones including ‘Endless’ displays, 108Mp cameras and 5G support. Here’s everything you need to know about the Motorola Edge and Edge Plus. When is the Motorola Edge coming out? Ok so here’s the deal. We’re not getting the fancier Edge+ model in the UK as it looks like Motorola would rather offer a more affordable model to compete in the mid-range ....

It really is the height of phone season with launches from Samsung, Nothing and OnePlus in the space of a week, but is Motorola about to announce something completely different? With Samsung Unpacked done and dusted, we thought the Pixel 10 would be the next big phone launch, but it looks like Motorola might have something up its sleeve. Update 15 July: Motorola has now teased the event on 5 August, confirming the collaboration with Swarovski....

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 40 Series is official after months of leaks and rumours. Sporting Nvidia’s new 4nm Ada Lovelace architecture and Nvidia’s seriously upgraded DLSS 3.0 technology, the new RTX 40 Series offers a solid 2-4x performance boost compared to top-end 30 series models including the RTX 3080 Ti and RTX 3090 Ti. Here’s everything you need to know about Nvidia’s next-gen graphics card range, from release date and pricing to the latest details on the Ada Lovelace architecture and the new graphics cards themselves....

As is often the case with new technologies, laptops with OLED displays haven’t come cheap so far. Since first being introduced in 2016, they’ve typically been reserved for premium devices or expensive gaming hardware. The top OLED laptops at the time of writing include the 2020 Dell XPS 15, HP Spectre x360 13 and Asus ZenBook Flip S – but all three cost well over £1,000/US$1,000. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Book Pro is one of the more affordable options, but will still set you back £1,099/US$999....

At a Glance Our Verdict At its original price, we’d likely be recommending the OnePlus 2 in this comparison. However, with the S6 available at under £400 it’s not quite so clear cut. While the OnePlus 2 is probably the bargain phone of the year, the S6 has some advantages including slimmer build, a better camera, a higher resolution screen and more storage available – all of which might tempt you to spend the extra money....