At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The poor performance at range makes it hard to recommend this adaptor to someone with a laptop already containing a decent 802.11n Wi-Fi card. With rivals producing much higher performance at range you would have to be really set on the Linksys AC 580’s small size to make the trade-off worthwhile. Best Prices Today: Linksys AC 580 The headline feature of 802.11ac networking is its ‘gigabit wireless’ capability....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Logi Circle 2 is a vast improvement on the original Circle, with higher resolution streaming, a wider viewing angle and a range of accessories that extend the functionality of the smart camera. It’s small, robust, and the Logi Circle app is well-built with a range of features and options for the camera. It is a little pricey, though, and it’s worth bearing in mind that some features (person detection, dedicated motion zones) are locked to the £7....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fun and compact design Simple to use Looong battery life Good connectivity Cons Not the best for larger hands No adjustable feet Our Verdict The Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s is an excellent wireless keyboard for students thanks to its small and aesthetically-pleasing build, simple companion app and killer battery life – but the compact shape may not suit everyone. Best Prices Today: Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s If you’re looking for a compact keyboard that won’t break the bank, then the Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s keyboard should be on your radar....

The devil is back for another season of Lucifer, split into two parts. The first half (5a) is already out – and 5b is now confirmed to be on the way. We also have similar roundups for other hits such as The Witcher , Castlevania and Stranger Things . You can also check out all the new series and films coming to Netflix this month . In case you aren’t aware, season 5a will consist of eight episodes, and the other eight will air in season 5b....

Four months after its first true flagship-level smartphone chips were announced, MediaTek is back for more. At MWC 2022, the firm unveiled the Dimensity 8000 Series, pitching it as the little brother of the top-spec Dimensity 9000 . But this doesn’t mean sacrifices have been made to performance. Despite returning to a 5nm process, the octa-core Dimensity 8000 and 8100 are still very much flagship SoCs (systems-on-a-chip). Those eight CPU cores include four of Arm’s performance-focused Cortex-A78, which enable maximum clock speeds of 2....

This week MediaTek unveiled the Dimensity 9200 , its latest flagship smartphone chipset, and the company is feeling confident. So confident, in fact, that it’s set its sights on powering future Samsung flagships. “You will eventually see a Samsung flagship product with MediaTek in it, in the North American market,” I was told by Eric Fisher, MediaTek’s vice president and general manager of corporate sales. It’s apparently more than wishful thinking: he added that the company has “made huge strides with Samsung,” and that “the momentum is building....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict This is a smart-looking PC, with superb performance in gaming, general computing and creative applications. It offers excellent build quality and features, but is also rather expensive. If you really care about games and nothing else, you may be able to make some cost savings by specifying a Core i5 processor rather than a Core i7. Best Prices Today: Mesh Elite Mini Gaming OC While many would regard the Hyper-Threading feature of the Intel Core i7 pure overkill for a gaming PC, this is exactly what Mesh has chosen....

Meta’s forthcoming smart glasses could emulate the Meta Quest headset by running on Android. That’s the claim being put forward in a new Bloomberg report. Apparently, the forthcoming compact smart wearable, codenamed ‘Hypernova’, will run on a “highly customised version” of Google’s mobile OS. This wouldn’t be the first time Meta has used Google’s platform as a base, with the likes of the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest Pro also running on a version of Android....

On 20 February in China Xiaomi announced its Mi 9, along with SE and Explorer Editions. Only the standard model was announced for Europe at MWC on 24 February, which makes us suspect we could again see Lite and Pro versions coming to the UK within the next few months. In this article we look at the major differences between last year’s flagship from Xiaomi and the new Mi 9. Armed with this information you’ll be in a better position to work out whether or not it’s worth the upgrade (we think it is)....

At a Glance Our Verdict The Microsoft Band is far from perfect, but it is a super-powered activity tracker that offers some smartwatch capabilities. It is well priced, and flexible. The Apple Watch is Considerably more expensive, but offers many more functions and features. And it will tie you to using only a recent iPhone, unlike the Microsoft Band. So buy a cheaper, more flexible but less functional product which complements your existing watch, or go all in with Apple....

Under the codename Andromeda, Microsoft is said to be working on a Surface device like nothing we’ve yet seen. Rumours suggest it will be both full-size phone and foldable full-size tablet. Let’s take a look at all the latest Surface Phone rumours to make sense of it all. Does the Surface Phone have a release date? No. The Lumia 950 and 950 XL came out in November 2015 and that’s the last time Microsoft dabbled in phone hardware....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Might & Magic X: Legacy is just about successful in proving old-school roleplaying values still have worth today, but it suffers from wobbly production values and unengaging writing. Best Prices Today: Might & Magic X: Legacy Calm down, you don’t need to have played the previous nine games, although the bewildering and beyond-tedious opening sequence to this old-school roleplaying game might have you worrying otherwise....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s very difficult to recommend this MiPow Power Cube 8000L with its extravagant price tag. If you happen to find one in your Christmas stocking, though, you won’t be disappointed. Best Prices Today: MiPow Power Cube 8000L MiPow’s Power Cube 8000L might look pretty cool and feature a built-in Lightning connector for charging your iPad , iPhone or iPod on the go, but it’s an incredibly expensive power bank that does little to justify its price....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Colourful design with unique materials Huge battery with rapid charging Very capable main camera Cons Camera app could be more responsive Some annoying software bloatware Our Verdict Motorola delivers excellent value with the Edge 50 Fusion. Vibrant design, a capable camera, and fast charging make for a package that makes you forget it’s a more affordable handset. There are still reminders that this isn’t a flagship, such as some rather irritating bloatware and a less than responsive camera app, but overall, it’s a strong contender in the mid-range phone market....

The budget smartphone market is heating up, and Motorola has just entered the fray with two new offerings latest offerings, the Motorola G35 5G and Motorola G55 5G. These phones join other models in the Edge 50 series and are designed to challenge the dominance of Samsung’s Galaxy A series, particularly the recently launched Galaxy A15 5G and Galaxy A25 5G . Motorola aims to combine stylish design, powerful performance and affordability, making the G35 and G55 strong contenders in the race to be among the best budget phones ....

After the gigantic success of Netflix, it seems like every channel and their dog are starting up streaming services these days. Whilst some of the newer services have limited offerings, NBCUniversal now has something that may actually rival some of the big boys on the market in the form of Peacock. Peacock includes content from multiple NBCUniversal channels, including brand new original dramas and comedies across TV and film, classic sitcoms, blockbusters and acclaimed movies....

You know that moment when you’re watching a show like Arcane or Squid Game , and an incredible scene comes on that you want to share with your friends? Netflix Moments is a new, worldwide feature on the mobile app that allows you to capture and save scenes from productions you watch on the service. As Marian Lee, Netflix’s chief marketing officer, told Variety : You know that feeling when a scene, character, or line from a show or movie just sticks with you, and you can’t help but text your friends, ‘You have to watch this, it’s so good!...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Platform integration Email uploads Easy to organise photos Cons Screen resolution only just HD Screen rests on frame Price Our Verdict The Nixplay Touch Screen has everything you’d want: attractive, minimalist hardware; easy-to-use software; and plenty of efficient ways to get your pics onto the frame. But for the price, you might expect better screen resolution. Best Prices Today: Nixplay 10.1 inch Touch Screen smart frame Digital photo frames are a strange product category....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Strong performance Great battery life Gorgeous display Slick, customisable software Cons Disappointing low-light camera performance Poor ultrawide camera Bulky rear camera module Our Verdict In isolation, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a great phone that offers several compelling reasons to buy it. However, the regular Phone (3a) is significantly more affordable, and the minor jump in camera performance is not enough to justify the extra cost....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great performance Long battery life and fast charging Useful Game Space software tweaks Cons Big and heavy No waterproofing Our Verdict A beast in many ways, the Redmagic 9S Pro is a great gaming phone with plenty of other benefits, making it a solid all-rounder. You just need big pockets and strong hands to use it as your day-to-day phone. Best Prices Today: Nubia Redmagic 9S Pro Is Nubia’s flagship 2024 gaming phone up to the task?...