While it waits for its proposed sale to Google to go through, Fitbit has announced a new fitness tracker model, the Charge 4. You won’t be surprised to learn that the Fitbit Charge 4 replaces the best-selling Charge 3 , Tech Advisor’s “best all-round Fitbit”. It has new functions, including built-in GPS and Spotify Connect & Control, plus a new personalised fitness feature called Active Zone Minutes. More details below....
Samsung and Google have unleashed their flagship titans: the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Pixel 9 Pro XL . Both promise cutting-edge performance, stunning displays, and powerful AI features, but which one is the better buy for you? Let’s explore their key features – and their biggest differences – to see how they stack up. Design & Display The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra sticks closely to its predecessor’s design but introduces subtle improvements, such as rounded corners for better comfort, and a slimmer, lighter build....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Strong GPS and heart rate accuracy Useful Body Battery daily insights Vibrant AMOLED screen Decent smartwatch features Cons Slightly thick bezel around screen Lacks useful Training Readiness feature Our Verdict The Garmin Vivoactive 5 offers good sports, smartwatch and general wellbeing features for less than picking up a Garmin Venu 2 or the newer Venu 3. Best Prices Today: Garmin Vivoactive 5 The Garmin Vivoactive 5 arrives as the successor to the Vivoactive 4, which launched back in 2019....
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has landed, bringing with it an IP68 rating and Pixelsnap magnets for the first time on a foldable device. If you’re hunting for an upgrade, maybe it’s finally time to see what the foldable life is like. But Google isn’t the only major player in the foldable game. Just a few short months ago, Samsung wowed us with its slimmed-down and souped-up Galaxy Z Fold 7....
There’s evidence that Google’s Pixel 9 phones will soon be receiving AirDrop support, enabling seamless file sharing with Apple’s iPhone range. Back in November we brought you the news of a fascinating announcement from Google, claiming that it would be adding interoperability between Android’s Quick Share function and iOS AirDrop. This would allow you to quickly share files between the two rival platforms when the phones are in close proximity....
A new HBO Max show that ties into the upcoming Batman movie is in the works, with a focus on the Gotham City police department and Jim Gordon in particular. So, who and what will we see in Gotham PD and how will it be different to the Fox show Gotham that only reached its conclusion a couple of years ago? When is the release date for Gotham PD? There’s no confirmed release date for Gotham PD at the time of writing, although the project has been in development for at least a year, with reports in 2020 outlining some of the plot ideas as well as the showrunners attached to the show....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Dual temperature zones Great wine protecting tech Beautiful appliance Cons Price Frustrations with the app Our Verdict The Wine Bank 50 Series 7 is a gorgeous piece of tech that’ll keep your wine in tip-top condition. But bear in mind that most of the smart functionality centres on your wine collection, not the appliance itself. Best Prices Today: Haier Wine Bank 50 Series 7 HWS42GDAU1 There are two models in Haier’s Wine Bank 50 Series 7 range....
Poco has today unveiled two new phones to bolster its global lineup: the Poco F4 and Poco X4 GT. Like most Poco phones, these are mid-range monsters, with specs focussed on performance, charging speed, and display quality – all of which impress for the price point. The F4 is especially exciting, because its predecessor – the Poco F3 – was one of the best mid-range phones of 2021, and a smash hit for Poco, selling over 2 million units....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Honor has once again impressed us with a flagship smartphone at an outrageous price. For under £250 you get a lot of phone for your money. Performance is good with the main camera and fingerprint sensors being the highlights on the hardware side. Emotion UI isn’t our favourite Android skin but it’s perfectly usable and you can always change it if you like....
More and more phones and tablets now come with support for microSD, but we’re a long way off from being in a situation in which all do. You’re not necessarily stuck with what you’ve got, though. Here’s how to add storage to a Android phone or Android tablet that doesn’t natively support microSD. Also see: How to add storage to Android. There are three main ways to add storage to your phone or tablet when microSD is not an option....
With the launch of Windows 10 in 2015, Microsoft switched to biannual feature updates. However, the latest of these, officially available in May, caused a series of issues for early adopters. For many weeks, it seemed like more trouble than it was worth . While many of the problems have now been ironed out, there are still plenty of reasons why you wouldn’t want to install the update. Despite this, many PCs and laptops will encourage you to keep software up to date, and it can be hard to ignore....
If you want to swap the default icons for your own personal pictures or images, then you can do so with relative ease in Windows 8. We’ll take you through the steps needed to create and change the desktop and Modern UI icons in Windows 8 in next to no time. See all Windows tips and tutorials . How to change icons in Windows 8 – traditional desktop Step one:...
By default Win d ows 8 will show you the main account when you boot up but that’s not helpful when you have multiple users. Here’s how to change the user account on Windows 8 start up. If you remember the good old days of Windows 7 and being able to have the whole family lined up on the log in screen, everyone with their own user account, then you might be a bit annoyed with the way Windows 8 works....
With security becoming more and more of a concern with each passing year, making sure that your Wi-Fi network password is solid is very important. Make sure you check out our guide to stay safe online , too. All routers these days have a Wi-Fi password by default, but it may not be the most secure or memorable. In order to change it: Make sure you’re connected to the right Wi-Fi network Open a web browser Enter your router’s IP address Log in to the router Look for Wi-Fi settings Type in the new password How do I change my home Wi-Fi password?...
As you use apps on your Android phone they store various bits of data in something called the cache to make things run smoothly. The problem is that on occasion information stored in the cache can do the opposite and prevent the app from running smoothly, or at all. Also, over time the cache can become bloated, which in turn can begin to affect the performance of your device. We show you how to empty out the cache in apps and get things back up and running properly....
Flappy Bird may have disappeared from the App Store and Google Play, but you can still get the game for some devices. iPhone / iPad If you downloaded Flappy Bird before it was removed from the App Store and then deleted it from your device, it’s easy to get it back. Simply go to the App Store, and tap on Purchases (if on an iPad) or Updates > Purchased on an iPhone....
Downloading video from YouTube on an Android phone or tablet is easy, whether or not you pay for the privilege. How to download YouTube video without subscribing to YouTube Premium Google naturally frowns on you downloading video from YouTube, so TubeMate is not allowed in the Google Play store. Instead you can download it from tubemate.net , using your phone or tablet’s browser. Click any of the download links offered to get the latest version....
It’s a good idea to return to this setting once you have completed this walkthrough and disable it, thereby protecting yourself from any future dubious downloads that come your way. Once the app has finished downloading to your device, either drag down the notification bar at the top of the screen and tap on the download, or find and tap on the .apk file in your Downloads folder. If you’re happy to continue, tap Install at the bottom right of the screen....
Need to create a digital presentation? There are loads of options to choose from. Google Slides, Apple Keynote, Canva and Prezi are all worth considering, but there’s one app that probably comes to mind first. Microsoft’s PowerPoint remains the go-to for many people, combining ease of use with an excellent range of features. But there’s one big problem: you usually need to pay to access the app. This starts £119.99 / $149....
On every PC you’ll find an Administrator account. This is useful for allowing higher-level system changes, but you shouldn’t be using it as your normal day-to-day Windows account. These privileges would present significant security risks . Chances are you are using a different account anyway, but just want to stop the Administrator account from showing up on your login screen next to the other accounts. Here we’ll show you how to make a couple of quick adjustments to your system which will make the Administrator account invisble, but without actually disabling it....
