At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Despite including some good peripherals, the Yoyotech Virtue RS1 delivers uninspiring performance and modest features at a relatively high overall price. You can get much more for less money. Best Prices Today: Yoyotech Virtue RS1 Yoyotech Virtue RS1 family PC review: not as fast as it should be However, there are two things we really don’t like about the Virtue RS1. The first is that it’s simply not as fast as we think it should be, and the second is that it costs a crazy £860 plus delivery....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict A lot of the 960’s appeal will come down to what you want the card for. If low power Consumption is a must, then the 960 is an obvious buy at this price – it really is astoundingly efficient compared to the competition. However, if you’re more interested in raw figures, it’s a harder decision. It’s a bit cheaper than the 280X, but about 2-3fps down on speed....

Horror can be much maligned, with plenty of people out there happy to claim that they ‘just don’t like’ horror films. In a way that’s understandable – it does seem a bit mad to go out of your way to scare or disgust yourself – but it means missing out on some of the best movies of all time, let alone the best horror movies. That’s because brilliant horror is about more than just scaring you silly....

2020 is already a year that most of us want to forget, but not the hackers. They wasted no time in ramping up their attacks with scam after scam as Coronavirus overtook the world. The year is now being dubbed “scamdemic” as previously offline activities – such as GP appointments – shift online, and people were forced to shop and bank online during lockdown. Cybercriminals took full advantage of this with a huge range of scams, mainly phishing emails and messages which tricked users into entering their bank, government and other login details to fake websites....

The Huawei P40 range is official, with Huawei unveiling the largely-leaked P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro+ at a livestreamed virtual launch event. Although the P40 Pro and Pro+ have incredible features like the OverFlow display, quad- and penta-camera setups and 40W wireless charging, the standard P40 has a lot going for it too, as I’ve found out after using the unreleased smartphone for the past 24 hours or so....

We’ve been big fans of the Pixel series over the years but there are a few reasons why I might struggle to recommend the Pixel 8a . As someone who tests phones for a living, I get a lot of friends and family (and random people) ask me what phone they should buy. A Google Pixel is often on the shortlist, especially the ‘a’ series models for the value for money they provide....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Affordable IPS panel USB-C Cons Limited brightness Poor colour Build quality Our Verdict It doesn’t have the highest quality display and isn’t exactly svelte, but for basic tasks on a budget the Acer PM1 will do the trick. Best Prices Today: Acer PM161Qbu Thanks to technology advancements such as USB-C, portable monitors are becoming more popular and if you don’t have loads of money to spend then the Acer PM161Qbu is one of the most budget friendly options on the market....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Acer S277HK makes an impact with its angular white and silver design, and offers good image quality that’s only clouded a little by the applied anti-reflective film. An adjustable height stand or even VESA mount would subtract our problems with its form-before-function ergonomics. At around £500 it is one of the cheaper 27-inch UHD IPS displays currently available. Best Prices Today: Acer S277HK This is a monitor that wants to wow with its unusual design, featuring a nearly bezel-less display and a fixed offset stand that‘s offset of central to hold the panel in the air....

At a Glance Our Verdict We like the combination of style and affordability which the Alcatel OneTouch Watch offers. Software might not be as good as Android Wear but this device has potential so stay tuned for a full review soon. Best Prices Today: Alcatel OneTouch Watch Update : The OneTouch Watch will arrive in the UK in June with a budget price tag of £99. We’re hoping to get our review sample soon so stay tuned for this page to magically transform into a full review soon....

At a Glance Our Verdict The Alcatel Plus 10 is cheap and plastic and doesn’t have very impressive specs. However, that means the price is lower than rivals and could be a good choice for those wanting a Windows 10 2-in-1 without breaking the bank. There’s lots of battery capacity and the keyboard dock has the unusual ability of being an LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. Best Prices Today: Alcatel Plus 10 Now just called Alcatel, the firm has introduced a Windows 10 tablet which features an LTE-enabled keyboard....

Astro will be available exclusively by invitation . The regular price will be US$1,449.99 . Essentially, the Astro robot is an Echo Show smart display on wheels. It can move around your home a bit like a tiny Segway and the screen – which looks remarkably like a Lenovo Yoga Tab – can rotate around the main body. There are also mics, speakers and a built-in periscope camera you can make use of to either interact with Astro in person or control remotely when you’re not at home....

Note: As of 1 Jan 2018, Google has blocked access to YouTube on Fire TV devices. The app now shows an error message which explains this. A clunky workaround is to install a web browser in the app store and browse to YouTube.com. The Fire TV Stick with Alexa is already on sale in the UK and has been since 6 April. The 4K Fire TV Stick is available to pre-order now and goes on sale on 25 October....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you’re keen to buy your first e-bike, the Ancheer is good value. It’s built to a price, so don’t expect top quality components. However, it’s just as powerful as more expensive electric bikes and the battery has enough power for a 30-mile ride so long as it’s a warm day and not too hilly. Best Prices Today: Ancheer Electric Mountain Bike Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation Powerful bass performance Great battery life Cons No auto-pause tech Case feels a little cheap No auto-switching of ANC profiles Our Verdict With great audio performance, strong battery life and Active Noise Cancellation technology at less than £80/$80, there’s not a lot to dislike about the Soundcore Life A2 NC wireless earbuds. Best Prices Today: Anker Soundcore Life A2 NC Anker is a powerhouse of a brand with fingers in all kinds of pies, from portable chargers to cables and even audio products using its Soundcore moniker....

It’s a funny thing about monopolies: Many consumers get comfortable with them and don’t want to try alternatives – until they really get a whiff of what those alternatives could bring. Maybe the courts won’t actually split Microsoft into two large chunks (Windows and applications) – sometimes referred to as Baby Bills. If the breakup does happen, the process will be long, painful, and wrought with confusion and surprises. But it also could be good for customers, particularly on the applications end....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There is very little to dislike in this AOC design unless you want a VESA mountable panel. The Q3279VWFD8 provides a very solid platform for general use for the budget sensitive buyer, with excellent colour and contrast performance. Best Prices Today: AOC Q3279VWFD8 The era of the small screen, except on mobile devices, is behind us. Gaming monitors realistically start at 24in and now go up to previously TV scales, with 32in being ideal for most players....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros More storage for the same price as last year’s model 120Hz ProMotion and Always-On Display Centre Stage and Dual Capture camera features for socials Solid battery life Cons AI features are still hit and miss Camera could be improved Our Verdict After seasons of incremental upgrades and some significant bumps this year, the iPhone 17 has reached a point where it delivers a surprising amount for its price....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful Long battery life Stylish, compact & light Great screen Cons Price Our Verdict Yes, it’s expensive, but damn what a computer it is! Apple’s new SoC (system on chip) M3 Max is blazingly fast and still the most energy efficient in its class. There’s no other computer besides Apple’s that offers the same high performance with the same low power Consumption. And the new black colour transforms the MacBook Pro from a stylish computer to a sexy one....

Apple announced the arrival of the Apple Watch Series 8 during its ‘Far Out’ event on 7 September. This was predicted to be the biggest year ever for the Apple Watch and the brand has not disappointed, announcing not only the Series 8, but a new Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Ultra . The Series 8 has a new low power mode that’ll give you 36 hours of battery life, a temperature sensor and car crash detection that look to improve the overall Apple Watch experience, though there’s no sign of the rumoured redesign – it’s likely that rumours were instead referencing the Apple Watch Ultra....

Apple has launched a brand new Apple Watch, called Ultra. The smartwatch, which costs $799 / £849 is designed for outdoor activities that are more extreme than standard Apple Watches can cope with. The case is made from titanium and it rises up to surround the completely flat screen, which is made from sapphire crystal (as found on iPhone cameras). This should help to protect the Watch Ultra’s screen from damage while you’re rock climbing....