At a Glance Our Verdict Given the limited hands-on time, it’s too early to give any buying advice. However, the mid-range price does make both the Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus seem good value if you’re particularly after a phone for taking all kinds of photos. They’re not so hot for video, however. There’s no word on whether either or both will come to the UK, but you’ll be able to import them relatively easily via Chinese retailers such as GearBest and Geekbuying....
The Dune universe, created by Warner Bros., has expanded with a TV series telling the story of the Bene Gesserit order. In the films made by Denis Villeneuve, this mysterious, women-only organisation manipulated rulers and politicians for centuries, trying to carry out its secret eugenics plan. The series, available in the US on Max , and in the UK on Sky and Now , covers the origins of Bene Gesserit, with the story focusing on two sisters, Valya and Tula....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Here comes the tough part – the verdict. If you’re the type of person that enjoys a strong storyline in a game then this isn’t the game for you, as even though the concept is interesting, it’s not enough to keep you gripped. However, the combat and weapon customisation combined should be enough to keep most people entertained while they hammer through the campaign, causing riots throughout Philadelphia and leading the Resistance against the KPA....
Laptops were one of the most in-demand tech products at the start of the pandemic, but there’s been a sharp decline in sales recently. According to research firm Gartner , worldwide PC shipments fell by 19.5% in the third quarter of 2022 alone. All the major brands – Lenovo, HP, Dell, Apple, Asus and Acer – suffered significant year-on-year (YoY) decreases. While these figures include desktop PCs, there’s no indication laptops are faring any better....
How to fix Dark Souls 3 crashing on PC Those playing Dark Souls 3 on PC are apparently suffering with the game crashing at launch. While Bandai Namco is sorting a permanent fix, it recommends users set the lighting setting to low and start playing the game as a knight. A patch should hopefully become available soon. Dark Souls 3 UK release date: When is Dark Souls III coming out? Dark Souls III will be released on 12 April 2016 ....
Google has added a dark mode in the latest version of its Chrome web browser. That means you’ll need to update to version 74 in order to try out the darkness. To do that, or to check which version you have, open Chrome and click the three dots in the top-right corner. Then click on Help > About Google Chrome . This should prompt it to update to the latest version, and will display the current version number....
While Apple doesn’t focus on charging speeds during iPhone and iPad announcements, recent Apple products do support fast charging – the issue is that the majority of products don’t ship with a powerful charger to take advantage of the tech. Surprisingly, you can actually get up to 50 percent charge on an iPhone in as little as 30 minutes using Apple’s fast charger. With a lack of clarification on what models support fast charging and the maximum supported charge, we set out to explain which iPhones and iPad support it, and how to use it....
Red Dead Redemption 2 has a vast, varied open world that is one of the most detailed to date, most of which is explored via horseback. It’s an immersive experience, with even the most simple of journeys turning into adventures in their own right, but sometimes you just want to get somewhere as quickly as possible, right? Thankfully, there are a few ways to fast travel across the open world of Red Dead Redemption 2, and here is where we explain how....
Following the biggest Nintendo console release ever in 2017, early adopters of the Nintendo Switch noticed connection issues with the left Joy-Con, but not the right Joy-Con. Why would this be the case? Both Joy-Cons feature the same Broadcom Bluetooth transceiver, after all. While it was initially thought that it was due to a software issue, it was later revealed that it was down to the hardware – although those purchasing a Nintendo Switch in 2019 shouldn’t worry....
If you’re a die-hard fan of reality TV, Hayu’s got your back. This niche streaming service is home to big hits, lesser-known reality shows, and true crime series. Hayu (pronounced ‘hey-you’) is owned by American network NBCUniversal – this means that new episodes of many shows hit the service on the exact day of their TV premiere in the US. Currently, the platform can be used in over a dozen countries, and the UK is one of them....
It’s time to dust off those special moves, as Street Fighter is back. There are some familiar, and rather surprising, characters to play, a revamped battle system, and graphics powered by the latest Unreal 4 engine. We’ll tell you everything you need to know right here and how to get Street Fighter 5 at midnight. Street Fighter V UK release date, platforms, and price: How to get Street Fighter 5 at midnight Street Fighter 5 release date: 16 February 2016....
Windows 10 won’t launch until later this year but you can already try it out on your smartphone . Here’s how to install the Windows 10 Technical Preview on your phone if you have a compatible Lumia device. More Lumias will get the upgrade soon. “If you’re a Windows Phone customer and love to try the latest stuff before anyone else, or a Developer or IT Pro who works with Windows Phones, joining the Windows Insider program and trying out this build may be right for you....
Instagram is the social media go-to for many, especially now that Twitter has fallen out of favour as Instagram’s Threads attempts to take its throne. There are many elements of a successful Instagram page – be it engaging descriptions, captivating photos or interesting ideas. However, one more element is getting increasingly more important – Instagram reels. What are Instagram Reels? Lately numerous platforms, be it Facebook, TikTok, or Snapchat, started a trend of including short-form videos as one of the main features on their sites....
When you’ve followed the steps below, be sure to rear How to use Cortana in Windows 10 . The digital assistant can be activated by saying ‘Hey Cortana’ or clicking on the search section of the task bar, but if you’re in the UK you might find the message ‘Cortana is not available in your region’ keeps popping up. This isn’t true, but you do need to ensure that a few settings are correct before Cortana will appear on your PC....
The holidays are finally here, with big in-person gatherings back on the cards for the first time in three years. If you’re looking to have some fun with friends and family, or send something funny to those who can’t join you, a personalised Christmas-themed video is a great way to go. Of course, you could create your own, but that’s a lot of hassle most people could do without. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a celebrated carol singer, snowman or one of Santa’s elves, these apps and services make it possible....
Using 22 templates you can pick the type of skill and then customise it to your liking. For example, with Chore Chart you can set up tasks for each member of the family and Alexa can remind people on specific Echo devices when they are due to do their chore as well as answering questions about who has chores to do today. The other skills range from games to custom Q&A to adventure and fairy tale stories....
Formula One star Jenson Button and his wife Jessica Michibata found themselves in the headlines this morning , and unfortunately not for good reasons. It has emerged that the pair were robbed while on holiday in a Villa in St Tropez, where the thieves made off with hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of stuff, including Jessica’s £250,000 engagement ring. Since the news came to light, reports have suggested that Instagram could be partly to blame for the break-in, because just six days ago Jessica posted a photo of herself sunbathing with that aforementioned ring clearly visible....
The internet is one of best inventions in human history. Never before has mankind had such easy access to a wealth of knowledge, entertainment, and cat videos. Sadly there are also thorns among the roses. There are plenty of precautions you can take to keep your children safe online , but what can you do if you come across sites that intend to scam their visitors, promote terrible things, or generally have no place in civil society?...
As the most popular desktop and mobile operating systems on the planet, lots of people use both Android and Windows on a regular basis. Most apps and websites automatically sync data to all your devices, so it’s easy to use the same services on your phone, tablet, laptop or desktop PC. But what about when it comes to moving specific files between them? Apple has the upper hand in this area, with its powerful ecosystem allowing for seamless file sharing across the iPhone, iPad and Mac....
Gmail makes it easy to quickly add several people in your list of contacts as the recipients to an email. However, if it’s more than just a few and you need to do this often, it makes more sense to put those people into a group, name it and then you can just type the name of the group whenever you need to email those people. It isn’t particularly obvious how to go about doing this, which is why you’re reading this right now, so without wasting any time, here’s what you need to do....
