At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast processor Improved selfie camera Lightest iPad Cons Big bezels Only supports old Apple Pencil Slow charging Our Verdict The iPad Air is a powerful and easy-to-use tablet with a large and well-specced screen, long battery life and attractive design, all at a sensible price. There are some compromises here, but as an all-round package this is vastly appealing. Best Prices Today: Apple iPad Air (2019) The Air is back!...

Chances are that you’re well aware of Facebook, since it’s the biggest social network in the world. Even if you have an account yourself, you might not realise that Facebook has a minimum age for creating a profile, which prevents kids under 13 from using the site. Except that it doesn’t, because anyone of any age can create an account by entering a fake date of birth. And millions of kids under 13 use it every day....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Huge battery life Good call performance Lovely case Cons Average audio Fiddly controls High price Our Verdict The JBuds do offer excellent battery life, perform very well on phone calls, and video syncing is solid. It’s a shame then that the audio performance just doesn’t impress. The three EQs somehow manage to strip mixes of those vital ingredients that make them truly come alive. You can enjoy listening to music and spoken work audio on the JBuds, of that there’s no doubt, but when you’re spending this much you expect just a bit more sparkle than these earbuds deliver....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cracking value for money Sophisticated build Easy to switch between devices Quiet keys Cons Only one colour available No adjustable feet App is lacking some details Our Verdict While different colours and a more comprehensive app would have been welcome, the Epic Wireless Keyboard gets you a lot of functionality for relatively little money. It’s easy to recommend. Best Prices Today: JLab Epic Wireless Keyboard If you’re not after anything mechanical or fancy such as a gaming keyboard, the JLab Epic Wireless may meet your needs....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Kikkerland’s sanitiser is portable and versatile, capable of sanitising bulkier items than many rivals, which are limited to phones, keys, and wallets. You’ll have to give up wireless charging and a slick design though, and there are some concerns around UV light leak. Best Prices Today: Kikkerland UVC Phone Sanitiser UV phone sanitisers are one of the newer bits of tech that seem almost certain to become household staples going forward....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Kingston KC600 SSD is comparable with the Samsung 860 EVO, and at a similar price. But the new controller and 3D NAND won’t address the limitations of this form factor when compared with NVMe options, so this is decent option if you’re limited to SATA. Best Prices Today: Kingston KC600 It’s easy to forget that when SATA first arrived its maximum performance was barely quicker than the best physical disk speeds, and the only way to greater speeds was to use RAID packs of multiple drives....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High-quality 16in display Sturdy, slim and light chassis Decent battery life Reasonable everyday performance Cons More powerful is easy to find Underwhelming keyboard Disappointing speakers Our Verdict The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is a good-looking, slim and light all-rounder with solid everyday performance and a great screen. Elsewhere it has decent battery life and solid connectivity. It’s not the fastest laptop around, though, so it’s easy to find more speed without spending any extra cash....

At a Glance Our Verdict If you want the cleanest and purest vision of an Android device then the Pixel or Pixel XL remain the best choice right now. Both devices feature excellent hardware and usability, plus you know that they will be bang up to date for the next couple of years at least. LG has hit back with a vengeance though, after its slightly odd G5 detour. The G6 hardware is solid, the design is elegant, and the taller display gives it a unique feel....

As promised, LG has announced one of the most bizarre smartphones of all time: the LG Wing has a rotating design to reveal a hidden second screen. The phone has been confirmed as the first in an ‘Explorer Project’ range which aims to “discover yet unexplored usability concepts in an effort to expand the mobile industry,” And the Wing does this by boasting a “unique form factor that presents consumers with new and compellingly different mobile experiences....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid performance Modern design Good port selection Cons Poor display Loud fan noise Iffy speakers Our Verdict The Lhmzniy A9’s understated design and strong performance should earn it plenty of fans, but the sub-par screen and loud fans mean it’s worth Considering more well-rounded alternatives. Best Prices Today: Lhmzniy A9 Little known outside its native China, it’s perhaps unsurprising that the name ‘Lhmzniy’ barely raises an eyebrow in the UK....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Logitech M560 is a stylish and affordable mouse for Windows users. Most importantly it offers excellent functionality from its customisable built-in buttons and scroll wheel. Best Prices Today: Logitech M560 Logitech’s new M560 is a wireless mouse designed for Windows 8 users. Read our review to find out more. The M560 is small but comfortable with an understated matt black finish (also available in white)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict This is a no-frills power bank from Lumsing that does exactly what it says on the box, but little else. Unless you need to charge three devices at once, you’ll find better value for money elsewhere. Best Prices Today: Lumsing Glory P1 Fit A great many power bank s have passed through the doors of PC Advisor Towers, and it’s easy to assume that all do basically the same job....

In 2023, a comedic horror about an AI doll resembling a young girl became a viral hit. After three years, M3GAN has returned to the cinema – just as wide-eyed and bloodthirsty as before. In the new instalment of the series, the doll gets a second chance to prove that she’s a trustworthy caregiver, as she was designed to be. When the technology used to build M3GAN is stolen, AMELIA, a humanoid military robot, is brought to life....

Is your phone smarter than you? Mobile phones have become more and more powerful in recent years, but few of us make the most of them. In this article, you’ll find 20 Android tips and tricks to help you do just that. They cover how to tweak and tune your phone, but also what you can do to improve battery life. Most of them are new, but we’ve also included some invaluable classics....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great 120Hz screen All three modes work well Impressive battery life Solid performance Cons Expensive Limited to three fixed positions Not enough ports Our Verdict The Surface Laptop Studio is technically the best 3-in-1 you can buy, with credible use cases for all three modes. However, you’ll have to really want or need them to justify the high cost. Best Prices Today: Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio Ever since the Surface range debuted a decade ago, Microsoft has specialised in hybrid devices....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With 8th-gen Intel processors, all Surface Pro 6 models see decent performance but it’s hard to find any other changes from the previous two generations. That’s not a bad thing, and it’s still a good buy if you’re after a Windows 10 tablet that also works as a laptop, but if you can afford it Consider the more recent Pro 7, which jumps to 10th gen chips and adds USB-C....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Surface Pro X is a Windows 2-in-1 that’s difficult to get your head around. So long as you’re comfortable with its limitations, the only real sticking point is the price as you’re going to need the keyboard and Surface Slim Pen as well as the tablet itself. But for many people, there’s better value and fewer compatibility issues to be found elsewhere....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Slick overall software performance Slim and light for size Dual-display setup is still great Cons Mainly minor design changes from Pro 5 Still no Wear OS 4 Not the best sleep tracking Our Verdict The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a solid Wear OS performer that brings mainly new design flourishes than any real software features to make it worth paying less for the TicWatch Pro 5....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Simple and natural No distracting screen Wireless charging Cons Only one breathing exercise No customisation options Our Verdict The Moment Pebble is a simple but effective mindfulness tool that should help you relax, reduce stress, and even get to sleep faster. Its simplicity cuts both ways though, and you may find yourself wishing for more features and flexibility. Best Prices Today: Moment Pebble Not so long ago, the Moment Pebble would have appeared too New Age for some, but with mental health and stress management now in the spotlight, and mindfulness a respected science, this wellness gadget actually looks like a restrained technology response to our stressful times....

Full spec details for the Motorola Moto G86 and Moto G56 budget smartphones have leaked online, and one particular shared spec promises to beat Samsung’s A-series. Uber-tipster Evan Blass (aka @Evleaks) has posted official-looking spec sheets for a pair of forthcoming Motorola phones. These are follow-ups to the affordable Moto G85 (which we liked) and the Moto G55 (which we thought was merely decent). Motorola Moto G86 specs Let’s start with the more capable phone of the two, the Moto G86....