At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The DCS-2530L is a decent camera which gives you the kind of view you’d traditionally need a pan and tilt camera to get. It records at full quality to a microSD card, too. However, it’s badly let down by a clunky app and web portal. Plus, at this high price, it lacks the extra features we’d expect of a modern internet camera, and the lack of any cloud storage doesn’t help....

In summary: Tech Advisor reports that Darth Maul returns in the new animated series “Maul: Shadow Lord,” premiering this spring on streaming platforms. The series bridges the gap between “The Clone Wars” and “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” following Maul’s attempts to rebuild his criminal syndicate on planet Janix. Sam Witwer reprises Maul alongside new cast members including Wagner Moura as detective Captain Brander Lawson and Gideon Adlon as Maul’s Twi’lek apprentice Devon Izara....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Works through thick walls Passthrough sockets Fast powerline Cons Not Wi-Fi 6 Expensive Difficult-to-use app Our Verdict Devolo’s Mesh WiFi 2 overcomes thick walls, but you may need to buy extra adapters in large properties Best Prices Today: Devolo Mesh WiFi 2 Mesh Wi-Fi is a godsend for larger homes. In smaller places a single-router setup might work fine, but even the best router can only provide limited coverage, especially if it must get that signal through multiple walls and ceilings....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Osmo Mobile 3 performs really well and is the obvious choice for anyone looking for stable footage from their phone. It’s now so cheap that the competition is blown out of the water. Best Prices Today: DJI Osmo Mobile 3 The Osmo Mobile 3 is a brilliant phone stabiliser at a very tempting price. The fact it folds up and now uses the Mimo app makes it even better than its rivals – and predecessors....

It’s hard to believe that the first smartphone with a high refresh rate display was released as recently as November 2017. The original Razer Phone ‘s 120Hz screen was primarily aimed at gamers, but the technology has rapidly spread to countless consumer-focused devices. With the exception of Apple’s iPhone , you’d now be hard-pressed to find a flagship with a 60Hz display, while handsets as cheap as the £199 Poco X3 have a 120Hz panel....

So it’s natural to question whether you really need to pay the TV Licence, especially if you aren’t actually watching any Freeview programming. In this article we aim to clear up any confusion over whether you need a UK TV Licence, and answer your most common questions. When do I need a TV Licence? A TV Licence is a legal requirement if you watch any television content at the same time that it is broadcast , whether that’s on a TV, a PC, a laptop, a smartphone or a tablet, a games console or any other electronic device....

After an explosive first season as the fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa will return for a one-off festive special in 2024 before his second full outing. The Doctor Who Christmas Special was brought back last year and was Ncuti’s first adventure with Ruby Sunday. But what’s in store for 2024? Thanks to the latest (bonkers) trailer, we know a bit more about what to expect. Here’s all you need to know about the Doctor Who Christmas Special, the episode of which is titled Joy to the World....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Potentially one of the first 5G rugged phones, and the first to feature a modular design, the Doogee S90 is certainly interesting. It offers very good value for money and a decent mid-range spec, and it’s as tough as phones come in 2019. But the mods are not as exciting as we had hoped, and the S90 itself is rather big and bulky....

At IFA in September 2024, Dreame demonstrated a robot vacuum with retractable legs that could lever itself up and actually climb a step. It wasn’t quite the staircase-climbing robot of our wildest imagination but it’s an impressive feat of engineering that demonstrates just how far robot vacuums have come. At CES 2025 , the X50 Ultra Complete robot vacuum, which features the “ProLeap” system, launched. And now it’s available to buy....

We’ve found deals on the Domus two-slice toasters, as well as some Dualit kettles. Read on to see the discounts. If you’re looking for other countertop appliances, check out our round-up of the best small kitchen appliance deals for the latest and greatest offers. Plus, we’ve rounded up all of the best Cyber Monday deals available. You can get 60% off the Domus two-slice toaster in polished silver and black trim....

Dyson’s launch presentation was preceded by the fact that many of us spend up to 90% of our time indoors. (That information seemed a bit redundant, given the current situation. Have they not been following the news, or do they just not leave their labs? Big surprises in store when they finally do.) In either case, there’s probably never been a time when indoor air quality is so topical and the new machine does the work of several appliances....

Dyson has just launched a new addition to its haircare range – the Corrale straightener. It’s a cordless device with a magnetic charging cable. Its lithium-ion battery lasts for 30 minutes and recharges in an hour and ten minutes. It comes in two colours: the now familiar Dyson fuschia or purple. You can buy one from the Dyson site . It’ll set you back £400. Dyson product launches are always fun for the engineering stories that come with them....

ECOVACS is launching its latest robot vacuum, the Deebot T10+. It’s packed with features that’ll make your life easier. And if you buy it during the 7 Day Deal , you’ll get a discount of £170. Robot vacuums are designed to take over the chores you hate. But to do that, they need to be more than just a vacuum cleaner on wheels. They need great navigation, so they can get on with the cleaning, without bumping into everything in your home and getting stuck....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Mini Plus is a great home security camera that works reliably and offers very good quality video. We’d like to see some improvements in the app both in terms of the interface and also to add some of the advanced options that you get only in the Windows app. It’s a shame there’s no free cloud recording option, but the fact it can record to both cloud and microSD means you have the choice....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The F-wheel DYU Electric Bike is a lot of fun to use, and more so once you become comfortable with its tiny design. We’d prefer to be able to see how fast we’re going without resorting to the mobile app, and to be able to adjust the seat’s height, but it’s difficult to find any major fault with the DYU given its relatively low price....

Fitbit has released its new Fitbit OS 5.2 software update for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 users, with access to either new features or functions previously only on the top-end smartwatch. Some of the new features may only become available over the “next couple of weeks”, says Fitbit. Fitbit smartwatches have offered oxygen saturation (SPO2) tracking for some time, but only now can the reading be seen alongside all of the stats in the Today dashboard....

Just a few days ago, Netflix hosted its first ever Geeked Week, a five-day virtual event showcasing snippets, trailers and interviews with cast members from some of its biggest films and TV shows. In addition, the streaming giant has also revealed together with game developer CD Projekt Red it will be co-hosting WitcherCon , a convention dedicated to both companies’ adaptations of The Witcher. Netflix never used to be big on hosting its own events – but these two new cons showcase how the company is willing to take a step back from collaborative events such as San Diego Comic-Con for unveiling news and announcements....

Google is getting into the VPN game with its own service, but rather than sell it as a standalone product, it’s part of Google One. One is primarily about cloud storage, but has a few other benefits including 10% off products in the Google Store. Plus, you can share your subscription with up to five other people. The company says that it is beginning by making VPN by Google One – the official name for the service – available to Android users in the US but that it will eventually bring the service to iOS, Windows and macOS as well....

In summary Google Maps getting Gemini Find places along your route Complex conversational abilities Most new features US-only Google Maps is receiving a massive free upgrade that will employ Gemini AI to improve navigation – but not everyone will be getting it. Google chief Sundar Pichai took to X recently to reveal that “Gemini has arrived as your hands-free driving assistant” in the Google Maps app. Google’s AI assistant will be able to find places along your route, check for EV charging availability, and share your expected arrival time, simply by asking using natural language....

At a Glance Our Verdict As you can see from our pros and Cons list, there’s a lot to like about the Nexus 6P from Huawei and Google. Specs remain premium and the design has been made not only more attractive but importantly more manageable. The main downside is the lack of wireless charging but USB Type-C buffers this blow a little. Best Prices Today: Google Nexus 6P After selling Motorola to Lenovo the Nexus 6 for 2015 is built by Huawei for Google and is one of the launch devices for Android 6....