Disney+ first launched its ad-supported tier in 2022 in America. Now, the entertainment empire has brought this subscription plan to UK shores. Besides the introduction of ‘Standard with Ads’, Disney+ has also split its ad-free tiers into ‘Standard’ and ‘Premium’, with the latter being the only way to access 4K content. If you want to know how this will impact you, we have everything you need to know. You can also check out the best shows and movies available on Disney+ right now....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent main, telephoto and selfie cameras Top-tier performance Stunning 120Hz screen Secure 3D face unlock Very good battery life Cons Underwhelming ultrawide camera Cluttered software Expensive Our Verdict For all its plus points, the Magic 6 Pro isn’t a straightforward recommendation. It has some of the best cameras in the business, but can you tolerate the hit-and-miss software, bold design and high price tag?...

After an internet-wide search, here are the 11 blogs that depressed – er, uh – impressed us the most with their lameness. Blogging is more than an internet craze. Everyone from your aunty and the man at the end of your street to Britney and Paris Hilton has decided they’re gonna share their feelings with the internet. Let’s face it though, while there are some brilliant musings in the blogosphere. For every innovative and inspiring site, there are at least a dozen downright dreadful alternatives....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Josh O’Connor steals every scene (and a bunch of paintings, too) in what might be Kelly Reichardt’s most accessible film yet. You’ll need a lot of patience to fully appreciate all the intricacies of this so-called “heist” movie, but trust me when I say it really would be a crime to miss it in the cinema. Best Pricing Today The Mastermind begins with a crime in motion....

OnePlus has officially pulled back the curtain on its next flagship handset, and it’ll be powered by the most powerful Android chip ever. The upcoming OnePlus 15 will be one of the first phones to use the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The news comes hot off the official announcement of the Snapdragon chipset itself during Qualcomm’s ongoing event in Hawaii, but what’s got our attention is the promise of a two-generation leap forward in power....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Vibrant OLED display Rapid 80W charging support Decent battery life Keenly priced Cons Poor performance from ageing chip Hit-and-miss camera No ultra-wide camera No charger in box Our Verdict The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G has a great screen, an improved main camera, and very strong battery life at a reasonable price. However, poor performance holds it back, while the provision of 80W charging is tempered by the need to supply your own charger....

Created by David Macpherson, the six-part series explores the aftermath of the Kinlock Bravo rig being overrun by a gigantic tsunami, as seen in the season one finale. While the crew are safely flown by helicopter to an offshore facility, called the Stac in the Arctic Circle, the danger is far from over. Shrouded in mystery, the crew must face both the supernatural threat known as the ancestor and a new human enemy, as the second season continues to explore whether humanity can peacefully co-exist with the environment....

I’ve just finished testing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and Galaxy Watch 8, two smartwatches largely differentiated by design and price. Beyond that, they offer similar experiences. And I can see that the decision to work closer with Google is beginning to pay off. Whether that’s the growing influence of Wear OS or the notable addition of Google’s services, including a Gemini smart assistant that will instantly make you forget about Bixby – if you haven’t done that already....

Some of the best-known brands in the UK and around the world no longer exist. While the reasons for their demise vary, these big companies have one thing in common: a failure to stay relevant in the age of the internet and keep pace with nimble web-based rivals. Here are some of the most notable examples. Read on to find out which companies were bankrupted by new technology… Maplin High street electronics retailer Maplin went into administration in February 2018 following failed talks to find a buyer....

When we first tested the Swan Alexa Smart Kettle, we were perhaps a mite sceptical. After all, what can smart features possibly add to the humble kettle? But we loved it – and with this whopping discount, we think you will too. The Alexa Smart Kettle is usually priced at £99.99 but you can buy it in Swan’s Black Friday sale for just £59.99, saving you 40%. The discount will be available until the end of Black Friday, unless stock runs out before then....

When it comes to buying a new laptop, we can often spend so much time deliberating over specs, graphics cards, CPUs and more that when we do finally get around to securing the one that works for our needs, we completely overlook the most important aspect that’s conducive to a laptop’s portability: having something to carry it around in. There is a chance that you may have seen a few adverts steering you towards certain accessory brands as you’ve been honing in on your chosen laptop, but there’s so much choice out there that it can quickly become overwhelming....

Last October, Disney+ announced price hikes for its plans in the UK. Now, another has come into effect. Keep reading to find out what your options are. You can also check out which Netflix plan is right for you . When did Disney+ UK increase its prices? Disney+ altered its prices on 30 September 2025 across all its major plans. If your renewal date is later than this, you may not have seen the new prices impact you just yet....

In summary: TLC becomes a free-to-air channel in the UK via Freesat and Freeview, reviving BBC’s axed satirical show ‘Mock the Week’ with Dara Ó Briain hosting starting February 1, 2026. Tech Advisor reports the channel is expanding beyond reality shows to include sitcoms like ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ films such as ‘Transformers,’ and new travel show ‘Zero Stars.’ This Warner Bros. Discovery strategy offers viewers popular content including ’90 Day Fiancé’ and comedy programming without subscription fees....

At a Glance Our Verdict Toshiba’s Encore Mini is likely to be the cheapest Windows 8.1 tablet you can buy, but that doesn’t mean you should buy it. 7in really is too small for the software we know and enjoy, and we’re sure that anyone keen to get Windows 8.1 on a tablet will be disappointed with this one and find that it’s almost unusable, so we’d recommend putting your £99 to better use and saving up a bit of extra cash for a Windows 8....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Iqoo 3 offers impressive speed and performance along with an excellent battery life. With dedicated pressure sensitive gaming buttons, an Ultra Gaming Mode that lets you customize a seamless gaming experience and Snapdragon 865, it’s a worthy competitor against the Asus Rog 2 Phone, but at a lower price point. Best Prices Today: Vivo iQoo 3 5G Whether you pronounce it ‘ eye-koo’ or ‘ I-Q’ the Vivo Iqoo 3 5G is a beast of a phone, which isn’t a surprise given its tagline “Monster Inside” (in reference to its Snapdragon 865 chip)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict At its heart, the Vivo Nex Dual Display is a fairly silly phone. No-one really needs a second display on their phone, and as solutions to the notch problem go, it’s one of the more extreme – most people would probably be happier with a slider or a cut-out. Still, strange as the concept is, Vivo has mostly made it work. You probably won’t use the second screen often, but when you want to it does work well, and for those who take a lot of selfies or film themselves the ability to do so with a better camera could well be worth it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The highest compliment you can pay to this phone is that no-one would suspect it retails for just £105. A modern design, superb battery life and above-par cameras mean there are few phones like it in the truly budget market. Of course, in an ideal world you’d have USB-C fast charging, a faster processor and a higher resolution screen, but at this price point we’re not complaining....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cheap Good suction Vacuums up liquid Cons Flimsy, paper dust bags Dust bags are expensive from Toolstation Very basic build quality Our Verdict A cost-effective vacuum that does a great job of vacuuming up mess Best Prices Today: Wessex 18L Wet & Dry Vacuum Vacuum cleaners can cost a lot and if you just want a cheap one for your garage, van or even your home, one that costs less than forty quid certainly looks tempting....

What is Li-Fi? So, first things first – what exactly is Li-Fi? The term was first coined by German physicist Harald Haas at a TED talk back in 2011, where he discussed the idea of using lightbulbs as routers. He took this idea and, together with a group from the University of Edinburgh, founded pureLiFi a year later. The idea behind Li-Fi is to use a form of visible light communication (VLC – not to be confused with the popular media player) instead of radio waves like conventional Wi-Fi routers, enabling much faster data transfer speeds....

After a long wait, the iPhone 12 range is finally here, with four phones making up the lineup this time around. If you want to go for the higher spec options, then the phones you should be considering are the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. To help you decide which handset is right for you, here’s a rundown of some of the key differences between the two handsets....