Despite what was supposed to be the end of laptops due to the arrival of tablets, the humble clamshell computer is still around and going strong. But how do we separate the wheat from the chaff? Find out how we test laptops at Tech Advisor. Historically PCs, including laptops , have been benchmarked to gauge performance and while we do run various tests, we don’t stop there. When laptops come in for review, our expert staff will use the device as much as possible for natural and real testing....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Many low-cost printers end up saddling you with high running costs because of the high price of replacement ink cartridges, but that isn’t the case with the OfficeJet 7510. It’s not the fastest printer around – and designers who need to meet tight deadlines may prefer a faster, more specialized A3 printer – but its high quality, low running costs and versatile A3 printing option make the OfficeJet 7510 a great choice for any small business that needs to produce occasional A3 posters and brochures....

HP may not be a brand synonymous with gamers, but the company’s upcoming Reverb G2 VR headset could change everything. It was revealed back in May 2020, and is set to offer a higher resolution display than the likes of the Oculus Rift S and Vive Cosmos, redesigned controllers, improved tracking capabilities and, most importantly, it’s available to pre-order right now. The actual release date isn’t set in stone just yet, but we know just about everything else there is to know about the HP Reverb G2, and here, we cover everything from release date rumours to specs and even minimum PC requirements....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Super lightweight Straightforward app UX Improved Zink print quality Cons Occasional paper loading issues Our Verdict The HP Sprocket offers endless fun for those who want the instant gratification of printing out photos. While Zink (or zero ink) printing isn’t perfect, it’ll do just fine for scrapbooking and other memento-making keepsakes. Best Prices Today: HP Sprocket Select The HP Sprocket Select portable printer connects to your phone via Bluetooth and prints credit-card-sized photos on a sticky-back, Zink (or Zero Ink) paper....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Inexpensive Portrait mode on top model Narrow bezels Good colour performance Cons No speakers or headphone jack Insufficient brightness for HDR Brightness uniformity is poor Our Verdict An elegant and flexible design that is equally practical at home or the office. Some features are more useful than others, but for the low price, this is a good choice for home working or connecting a games Console....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Huawei’s P20 Lite is a good mid range smartphone. We like how lightweight and elegant it is, and has a very similar premium design to its more expensive P20 siblings. Plus, thanks to its facial recognition feature you can unlock the phone in an instant, another example of a high end feature making its way into the mid-range. Best Prices Today: Huawei P20 Lite The P20 Lite is the cheapest member of the P20 range, joined by the P20 and the P20 Pro ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Astonishing bass Crisp treble Hi-Res Audio support Affordable price Cons Smart features unusable Confusing user experience Limited control over sound Suits certain genres Our Verdict If you’re not looking for a smart speaker and can push through the quirky user experience – to put it lightly – then the Huawei Sound is a bassy powerhouse at an affordable price. Best Prices Today: Huawei Sound Huawei has followed up its Sound X, made in partnership with French audio company Devialet, with a smaller and cheaper Bluetooth speaker....

Modern tablets are incredibly powerful, but I’m often frustrated by their lack of versatility. Technically, they can do everything your smartphone can, but the typing experience feels cumbersome unless you connect a keyboard. Once you do, it might be able to replace your laptop, but only if you don’t care about key travel and the relative lack of app support. Find out what won our Best of MWC 2024 awards...

Infinix turned up at MWC 2025 with a few concept smartphones – one of which is a phone that passively charges itself using ambient light. I was allowed to take Infinix’s concept device for some hands-on time (and its companion charging case). It’s an intriguing step towards sustainable tech, but there are still a few hurdles to clear before we start living the dream of infinite power. That said, I think the days of desperately searching for a charger might be numbered....

Despite fierce competition from AMD and more recently Qualcomm, Intel remains the market leader when it comes to laptop processors. The 11th generation laptop chips (codenamed ‘Tiger Lake’) were officially debuted in September 2020, before making their way into a wide range of devices soon after. That CPU lineup expanded at CES 2021 with the launch of Tiger Lake H-Series, which then saw five new additions in May 2021. Two new processors arrived in late June, taking the total to 33....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium build Bigger display than last year 4K@60fps Dolby Vision video support Cons Very similar to iPhone 12 Expensive Standard 60Hz refresh rate Our Verdict The iPhone 12 Pro is a premium smartphone, complete with medical-grade stainless steel frame, an upgraded LiDAR sensor and the ability to record 4K@60fps Dolby Vision HDR video, but with so many similarities to the standard iPhone 12, it’s not a cut-and-dry recommendation....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict In some ways the XS Max could be your perfect phone. It brings the option of a larger screen to those for whom 5.8in just isn’t enough and is the first iPhone to cater for those who need two SIMs. It also brings upgrades to photos (Smart HDR), videos (extended dynamic range) and audio (better stereo). However, it remains tricky to justify the high price (from £1,099), especially if 64GB isn’t enough storage for you....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful Brilliant mapping & targeted cleaning Good climbing ability Low profile Cons Noisy Bangs into furniture Expensive for feature set Our Verdict As well as its self-emptying tech, the i7+ has brilliant mapping that’ll let you target specific pieces of furniture or parts of a room for a clean. However, its noisy operation and bumper car-style navigation make it harder to recommend. Best Prices Today: iRobot Roomba i7+ and Automatic Dirt Disposal Although Roomba didn’t make the first robot vacuum as many people believe, it certainly popularised the appliance....

While many of the current flagship smartphones compete for your attention with AI features, Xiaomi steps onto the stage with its 2024 lineup focused mainly on photography, featuring the Xiaomi 14 and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. While the absence of the Pro model might raise eyebrows, the Xiaomi 14 emerges as a standout device in its own right. Priced at £849 in the UK, it offers a compelling proposition, boasting an impressive array of features....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good suction power Smart mapping and navigation technology Avoids most obstacles Cons Has difficulty cleaning in corners Expensive Our Verdict The RCV 5 performs well overall, has a modern navigation system with obstacle detection and is easy to use. We like the clear app and the ability to customise the map. However, it’s too expensive compared to competitors. Best Prices Today: Kärcher RCV 5 Kärcher is not resting on its laurels....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you’re after a quirky camera that’ll let you take snaps and print them out for your friends or family, but aren’t worried about the quality, the Kodak Smile Instant Print Digital Camera might be a good option for you. But some of the nostalgia of the instant camera is taken away by the design, the ability to choose not to print bad photos and the lack of the traditional developing film....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Although externally little has altered, the revamped Kyocera Ecosys M2030dn has shown a slight increase in speed and efficiency, even if print quality is more inConsistent. Best Prices Today: Kyocera Ecosys M2030dn Kyocera has just upgraded a batch of five mono multifunction laser printers for small- to medium-size business users with a greater emphasis on speed of production, cost efficiency and environmental friendliness. (See all multifunction printer reviews ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive design Doubles as Android tablet Comes with keyboard Cheap Cons Lacks processing power Cramped keyboard Small screen Our Verdict So long as you know the limitations going in, the Duet is a very likeable device that offers strong value for money. Make no mistake, this is no powerhouse and the cramped keyboard won’t be for everyone, but when it comes to general computing and shorter-length writing duties it’s a lovely little 2-in-1 Chromebook that can double as a serviceable Android tablet....

At a Glance Our Verdict It’s fairly obvious from the specs comparison that the V30 is the better and more powerful version of the two. Its performances will be more satisfying thanks to the better chipset, and its multimedia quality will make it a contender to be among the best smartphones in the world. But it is a bit more expensive than the already efficient G6, so the choice really depends on your preferences....

Life Is Strange was one of the surprise highlights of 2015, exploring an intimate and personal story across its five episodes, with an admirable emphasis on character arcs and relationships over puzzles and plot. That’s why Life Is Strange: Before the Storm was such a welcome surprise when it was announced at E3 2017 , with the three-episode prequel promising to explore events from before original protagonist Max’s return to the town of Arcadia Bay....