At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Samsung’s best-sounding buds yet Comfortable and lightweight IPX7 water-resistance Cons Fiddly touch controls 24-bit audio requires a Samsung phone Middling battery life Our Verdict The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro look and sound great, with or without the new 24-bit audio support. They’re increasingly only for the faithful though, with limited iOS support, and 24-bit only available with a Samsung device. If you won’t take advantage of the additional audio quality, you’re better off elsewhere....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Small and lightweight Fits firmly and comfortably Good sound quality Cons Mostly for Android phones Few features Mediocre battery life Our Verdict The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE perform really well in comparison with the more expensive Galaxy Buds 2 Pro headphones and are even better on a couple of points. But unfortunately, some of the shortcomings remain, such as the lack of an app for the iPhone....

Samsung’s £899/US$949 Note 10 and – brand new in the line – £999/$1099 Note 10 Plus and £1099/$1299 Note 10 Plus 5G are now available to buy . Here’s what’s new in Galaxy Note 10. A teeny bit smaller than the 6.4in Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S10 Plus on paper, but actually feeling significantly smaller in the hand thanks to some seriously slimmed-down bezels, the standard Note 10 has a 6....

Less than a year on from the introduction of the S20 series, Samsung has now pulled the wraps off its debut flagship smartphone lineup for 2021 in the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The company’s first Unpacked event of the year introduced us to the trio of long-rumoured high-end handsets, along with its new true wireless Galaxy Buds Pro earphones and the new Galaxy SmartTag location tracker....

Samsung Galaxy announcements are always exciting, but this update doesn’t appear to be as big as previous years. That’s not necessarily a bad thing: the Galaxy S8 still rides high in our phone charts. But don’t assume the Galaxy S9 isn’t worth a look over the Galaxy S8: DxO Mark says it is the best camera phone on the market, and better even than the Pixel 2 and iPhone X....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Galaxy Tab S6 is arguably the best Android tablet ever made with a sleek design, powerful internals and handy features. However, it’s pretty pricey as an entertainment device and as a productivity workhorse there are better options elsewhere. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Another year, another flagship tablet. Well Samsung never released a full-blown Tab S5 but the Galaxy Tab S6 is here to take on the iPad and, well, the iPad....

At first glance, the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 looks remarkably similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which means that the older model could still be a really good option, especially if you find it discounted. On the other hand, there are a few significant changes in the updated model that, for many, may be crucial when choosing a new foldable smartphone. What if you already have a Z Fold 4?...

One UI 8: In summary Samsung’s next major Android skin for its Galaxy phones and tablets Based on Android 16 but with plenty of tweaks Debuted on Galaxy Z Fold 7, 7 Flip 7 and Z Flip FE The rollout of One UI 7 wasn’t exactly smooth for Samsung, with several delays meaning it still isn’t available on all compatible devices. However, attention has quickly shifted to a successor in the form of One UI 8....

After a couple of teasers, Samsung has now fully taken the wraps off the Galaxy Ring at Unpacked , but how does it stack up against its main competitor, the Oura Ring Gen 3 ? Well, there’s good news for Samsung fans as the firm’s first-generation effort wins in a number of areas which could make it the best smart ring on the market. No hidden costs Although it was rumoured that Samsung would go down a similar pricing structure to Oura, it hasn’t (thank goodness)....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful Discreet Six ports Cons None Our Verdict Satechi’s 200W charger gives you enough power and connections for all your Apple gadgets. It’s also discreet enough to fit on a desk, especially if you use the included stand. We highly recommend this charger if you have lots of devices to top up! Best Prices Today: Satechi 200W USB-C 6-port PD GaN Charger I’ve previously tested GaN (gallium nitride) chargers from Satechi, a small pleasure as eleven times out of ten they are really good....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict For under £15 and various value bundles, the second generation Sky Now TV Box is a great budget media streamer. It not only allows contract-free access to a wide range of Sky content but also a number of other apps including BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub. It’s just a big shame that Now TV is limited to just 720p. Best Prices Today: Sky Now TV Box (2015) Sky Now TV Box (2015) review: Price and bundles For the device itself, the Sky Now TV Box is just £14....

Chinese wearable tech giant Huami just went hell-for-leather at CES 2020, unveiling a suite of new health-focused products; from the tough T-Rex outdoor smartwatch to a smart home fitness studio. Here’s a rundown of everything announced, complete with pricing and release information where available. Amazfit PowerBuds With the company’s disdain for the current state of sports-centric true wireless in-ears, its new PowerBuds are the supposed remedy; designed for both day-to-day use and intense workout sessions....

At a Glance Our Verdict The Xperia XZ2 is still pending a full review from us, but early impressions are mixed – the hardware is very solid, but the design does feel more than a little dated. We’re also a little puzzled at the single lens camera on a flagship device that has so many fantastic video and photo features. The 5T by comparison is a much cheaper phone, has a much more slick design and more than keeps up with the XZ2 on performance....

At a Glance Our Verdict These are two stunningly closely matched handsets. Both are well built and powerful, fast and with great displays. Ultimately your choice will be a subjective one on design and build, with the added spice that the Xperia Z3 probably marginally shades the objective comparison – but you can get the HTC One M8 a little cheaper. Best Prices Today: Sony Xperia Z3 The Xperia Z3 is on sale at £549 inc VAT for the 16GB model....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great sound, above average battery life, and decent waterproofing Cons Erratic controls Our Verdict TaoTronics has put together an impressive package with the Soundliberty 53 earbuds. The audio performance is strong across a wide range of music styles, video syncing is accurate, waterproofing is better than many of its rivals, as is battery life. The only spoiler is the touch-sensitive controls, which can be erratic at times....

The iPhone 17 and new Apple Watches are set to launch next, but before that IFA 2025 has kicked off and we’ve found the best new products on show. IFA 2025 is a huge tech show which takes place annually in Berlin, Germany, and Tech Advisor is always snooping high and low for the latest and greatest gadgets. It opens to the public today, 5 September, but media are allowed to get a sneak peek at the swanky (actually still being built) booths over 27 halls and the ‘City Cube’, which Samsung completely takes over....

Apple TV+ has long been a cheaper alternative to rivals such as Netflix and Disney+, but the good days are finally coming to an end. Apple TV+ US pricing Variety first reported that the streaming service would be raising its prices. And it’s now been confirmed on the Apple TV+ website in the US that subscription costs have gone up from $9.99 to $12.99 per month , an increase of $3....

Are air purifiers worth it? Yes! It’s easy to see when your floors need a clean, but it’s much harder to spot when your home air needs cleaning – unless, of course, you’ve just burnt the toast. All that dust that you vacuum up from the floor comes from somewhere. If you want to breathe cleaner air in your house, getting an air purifier is a solid investment. Air purifiers with a high-quality HEPA filter have been proven to reduce the amount of pollution in the air – and although they’ll never remove it all entirely, it can make a big difference to your comfort, especially if you also suffer from allergies or hay fever....

In this article, we’ll explain where are the best places to find those Echo speaker deals (whether you’re in the US or the UK), and provide retailer price comparison charts for each of the main Alexa products in the line-up. Best US retailers for Echo deals Amazon Best Buy B&H Photo Target Home Depot Bed Bath & Beyond Best UK retailers for Echo deals Amazon Argos Currys John Lewis AO Appliances Direct Laptops Direct Best Echo Dot (3rd-gen) deals It might now be an older-generation device, released in late-2018, but the Echo Dot 3 is still a fantastic buy and often has the most tempting deals....

With incredible cameras on phones and cloud storage, we’re all taking more photographs than ever before. You don’t need a DSLR to get amazing results but you probably still want to edit your snaps before sharing them to Instagram or getting a print. Smartphones have certainly made life easier in this respect and their built-in photo apps have reasonably good editing facilities. But when you need to go further and do more than applying filters, adjusting contrast and cropping, you’ll almost certainly want to switch to your laptop or PC and use a dedicated photo editing application....