2019’s OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro may have been usurped by the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro , but the 7 range phones are still incredible handsets that deserve every bit of TLC. While the standard OnePlus 7 is basically a faster OnePlus 6T, the OnePlus 7 Pro is what’s most impressive – so impressive our experts gave it a full five-star rating and a Tech Advisor recommended badge. A few standout features include a 90Hz display, a pop-up selfie camera and a triple-lens rear camera – all powered with a Snapdragon 855 processor....

The OnePlus 8 range launched 14 April 2020 and went on sale in the UK on 21 April , and in the US on 29 April . Given the speedy six-month intervals at which OnePlus releases its handsets, the 8 is now already a couple of generations old. The OnePlus 8T arrived last October and the OnePlus 9 is expected to arrive this spring. The release cycle does mean, however, that OnePlus 8 prices are dropping significantly – great news if you’re upgrading or need an affordable, yet powerful phone....

Java is an object-oriented programming language, which can be a great skill for anyone to have, whether you’re a developer or not. For web and application developers however, Java is particularly useful as it designed to work across all platforms that support it with the fewest dependencies as possible. If you’re already familiar with Java and looking for somewhere to upskill, or maybe you’re a complete beginner eager to learn a new skill online courses are a great place to start....

A new BioShock game is on the way, that much we know for sure. The game was confirmed in 2019, and is under development by new studio Cloud Chamber. Here’s all there is to know about the tentatively named ‘BioShock 4’ including release date rumours, platforms and the latest gameplay leaks. When will BioShock 4 be released? Those excited by confirmation of the existence of the game may want to hold off on the party streamers and balloons, as when publisher 2K Games announced the game it also confirmed that it’ll be in development “for the next several years....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict While original P5 owners don’t need to jump at this upgrade, the P5 Series 2 are one of the best pairs of on-ear headphones we’ve tested. The price tag might be a little high for some but Bowers & Wilkins has done a sterling job once again of combining design and build with decent comfort, noise isolation and excellent sound quality. Best Prices Today: Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2 On the surface, not much has changed with these updated headphones....

Last week, BT and Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed that the two are working on a ‘premium sports venture’ for the UK. The new fifty-fifty deal will pit BT against entertainment giant Sky’s dominance in the market. The deal will combine BT Sport with Eurosport, meaning that customers will be able to watch the likes of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, the Premier League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, the Olympic Games, tennis Grand Slams and cycling Grand Tours all in one place....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The BT Ultra HD YouView is a decent upgrade for new or existing customers but only if you’re a big sports fan. While the box has 1TB of storage and the quality of the Ultra HD content is superb, a single sports channel won’t be enough to persuade everyone to upgrade. It’s worth investigating the Sky Q system and Virgin’s latest TV6 box, too....

Chromebooks have been steadily growing in popularity over the past few years. The combination of low prices and a simple operating system make them a compelling buy for younger members of the family, or indeed older ones. But, can a Chromebook actually become the one main computer you use every day and provide better value than a Windows budget laptop? We take a look. What is a Chromebook? In case you haven’t come across them before, Chromebooks are laptops that use Google’s ChromeOS instead of Windows or macOS....

The gory spin-off to the beloved Castlevania premiered on 28 September 2023, and just over a week later, Netflix renewed the series for season 2. Now, new episodes are currently in production. Castlevania: Nocturne takes viewers to 17th-century France gripped by a bloody revolution. Richter Belmont, the descendant of Trevor and Sypha, tries to confront a vampire Messiah and her army of vampires and night creatures. The demonic Erzsebet Báthory not only wants to crush the French Revolution, but also to rule the world....

Since the 2008 financial crash lending to small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK has shrunk to unprecedented levels, with the value of bank loans issued to SMEs through the government’s small business lending scheme falling to just £55.6 million in the last quarter of 2018, down 78 percent from its peak of £255 million in 2009. However, where the big banks have rescinded from this space a funding vacuum has been filled by a host of innovative new lenders, leveraging data and new open banking rules to offer more flexible and timely loans to small businesses and startups....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Latitude 14 7000 series has a well-rounded flagship in the Latitude E7470. Its features are unremarkable in the business laptop world, but then again, it does everything you want it to do in exactly the way you expect it to. Often, when it comes to getting work done, that is precisely what you need. Best Prices Today: Dell Latitude 14 7000 E7470 Sometimes, when it comes to getting work done, there’s only one option....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast Powerline Up to WiFi 6 Advanced Mesh Wi-Fi features Cons 2,400Mbps Powerline not double 1,200Mbps speeds Our Verdict This isn’t simply a Powerline kit with Wi-Fi. Devolo has combined the latest Powerline standard with fastest Mesh Wi-Fi to create the best of both worlds. It means the Magic 2 WiFi 6 Mesh kit is ideal for homes with very thick walls or the largest homes and can provide fast Wi-Fi everywhere....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The DJI Spark may not offer the best photo or video quality, but as a package it’s one of the best you can buy under £700. It’s so small it will fit in practically any bag, it’s easy to use and it has features – such as object tracking and obsctable avoidance – that you’d expect only in more expensive models. Best Prices Today: DJI Spark The thing about most drones which take photos and videos worth having is that they’re too big....

Scott Lang is back as Ant-Man in his third solo outing, and this time he’s facing his greatest threat yet in the form of Kang, who is the main villain of Marvel’s Multiverse Saga. Marvel is known for adding bonus content via extra scenes, but does the latest film follow that trend? Find out with this post-credits guide to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. You can also find out when Ant-Man 3 is available to stream here....

The OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro are among our favourite smartphones out right now. Indeed, the 7T is currently top of our best smartphones chart . Despite being among the company’s most expensive releases to date, the Chinese company’s latest handsets still offer excellent value for money. The devices provide nearly everything you could ask for in a phone, at a price which undercuts many flagships. However, there has always been one premium feature the company have shied away from, which we’re going to talk about in this article....

Made by Google ’25: In summary The next Made by Google event will take place at 1pm ET/6pm BST on August 20 in New York City. Pixel 10 phones are confirmed to launch during the event, with other devices including the Pixel Watch 4 likely. A live stream of the Google Pixel keynote is available on this page, along with our live blog for real-time opinion and analysis of the new Pixel devices....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great durability Very affordable Long battery life Cons Below par cameras Poor processor Our Verdict If durability is a priority for you on a phone, the Doogee S58 Pro provides just that. However, you can forget about taking great photos here. Best Prices Today: Doogee S58 Pro Rugged phones have a very specific target market. They’re designed for people who need a more durable device than usual which can survive falling several metres or being submerged in water without a cover....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Can be wall-mounted App or remote control More stylish than similar models Cons No carry handle Bulky to move around Control buttons not intuitive to use Our Verdict If you want to be cosy and chic, Duux’s Edge 1000 Smart Convector Heater is one to choose. It’s packed with handy features – including smart ones – so you can heat a space to degree-perfect warmth, and looks great while it’s doing so....

The new lamp, The Lightcycle Morph, not only provides the right lighting for each time of day, factoring in the user’s age and local daylight, but also performs in four modes: as an indirect, task, feature or ambient light. In new news, the Lightcycle Morph has now been renamed the Solarcycle Morph. You can read our review or buy one direct from Dyson. It costs £499.99 for the desk version and £649....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict At £200 EE’s Harrier offers 4G connectivity, a great 5.2in full-HD IPS screen and the promise of Wi-Fi Calling. For many people that will make it an excellent deal. But a number of issues prevented us getting too excited about this smartphone: there’s a load of bloatware, relatively sluggish performance, unremarkable battery life, some awkwardly placed buttons, a plastic build, and the camera performance isn’t great....