You may or may not be aware that Windows 7 is now at the end of its life. On 14 January 2020, Microsoft will officially end all support for the operating system, after more than ten years of active service. What that means is that there will be no more updates, no patches for security holes and no tech support if you need help. In turn, this means you can’t simply carry on using your Windows laptop or PC as it’s too risky....

Like rivals, Sony has announced its range of new TVs for 2021. The Bravia XR models get the new Google TV interface and ‘cognitive intelligence’ but miss out on the latest Mini-LED technology found elsewhere. Sony has long been on the Android TV bandwagon and Google’s recent swap to the new Google TV interface (still powered by Android TV underneath) means that’s what you get on the latest Bravia models. They are the first non-Chromecast devices we’ve seen with Google TV built-in....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We quite liked our time with the Sony Xperia XA, and it represents much better value for money than the flagship Xperia X, which is overpriced. We recommend the XA if you want a sleek, smart, mid-range phone that does everything acceptably well. If you get it on contract it’ll be about £20 per month, so for about half the price of a 2016 flagship....

At a Glance Our Verdict Until we’ve played more, we can’t give a firm verdict on Battlefront 2. But based on what we’ve seen of Starfighter Assault, fans have a lot to look forward to, with tight mechanics, great gameplay, and absolutely gorgeous graphics. Best Prices Today: Star Wars Battlefront 2 2015’s Star Wars: Battlefront was a huge commercial hit, but arguably a bit of a disappointment with fans – between the lack of a single player campaign and the limited multiplayer options, plenty of people hoped for more....

At a Glance Our Verdict Overall, both the Surface Pro 3 and Galaxy NotePro 12.2 are impressive tablets that offer stunning, big, bright and colourful displays. They’re both ideal for multi-tasking – running more than one app simultaneously, side by side – though you won’t be able to run powerful desktop apps like Photoshop on the Android tablet like you can on the Surface. If you’re simply looking for a tablet with an enormous display, you’ll probably find you’re better off with the NotePro 12....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Swann’s CCTV system feels a lot like a traditional system with an internet connection added to bring it up to date. This would be ok if the mobile app were well designed. Unfortunately it isn’t: it’s a pain to use and lacks features you’d expect such as the ability to download footage. The TrueDetect cameras work well, though, and Considering you get four of them, it isn’t bad value overall....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful vacuuming Compact dock Effective, long side brush Good mop moisture levels Cons Simultaneous mop and vacuum Manual water fill Cannot climb over 2cm Our Verdict Perfect for smaller spaces, TP-Link’s Tapo RV30 Plus will provide high-suction vacuuming and impressive all-round cleaning without fuss. Best Prices Today: TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus robot vacuum + mop with auto-empty dock For smaller households, the Tapo RV30 Plus is the Goldilocks’ principle in a robot vacuum and mop....

TCL has taken to the stage at Mobile World Congress to launch 2022 line-up of Android tablets, which start at just €179. Just like the TCL 30 phones revealed at the same time, some of these devices were originally teased at CES last month but we now have more details on the TCL Tab 10 HD 4G, Tab 10s 5G, and Nxtpaper Max 10. The Tab 10 HD is the cheapest and is pretty much what it says on the tin, with a 10in HD display, although a Full HD version will arrive in late March for €199....

Black Friday is the biggest sales event of the year, but stock issues could limit how much is spent this year. The ongoing global chip shortage means many of the most popular tech products are expected to be in short supply until well into 2022. Almost anything that requires processing power is affected, but there are some specific products where shortages are being most keenly felt. With Black Friday sales events well underway at many retailers, here’s what you need to know....

The 4th of July is just days away, which means summer savings are blazing across top retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowes. Whether you’re looking for major discounts on a new Samsung Galaxy device, Apple iPhone, laptop, TV, or tablet there are plenty of deals around – if you know where to look. Right now, you can save hundreds on Microsoft Surface devices not only from Microsoft but from other retailers as well....

Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy S20 range at its Galaxy Unpacked event, with three new phones culminating in the absurdly over-specced S20 Ultra. But for my money, it’s the regular S20 that would, well, get my money. Omitting the S11s through 19, Samsung is keen to push the S20 range as the start of a new age for the company – it’s a whole 10 better than last year’s phone, after all – touting headline features like 100x zoom, a 120Hz refresh rate display, 8K video recording, and 5G support across the range....

A smartphone is a near-indispensable tool in 2026, and there are two main ways to go about buying one. The first is by getting it on contract, which gets you access to the phone itself and an allocation of calls, texts and data in exchange for a monthly fee. However, it usually works out cheaper to buy the phone outright and pair it with a SIM-only deal (physical SIM or eSIM ), which dramatically reduces the monthly payments....

They’re not quite ubiquitous but smart doorbells are now a common sights on door frames everywhere. They’re one of the best examples – along with smart thermostats – of where adding technology to an existing product can make it a whole lot more useful. With a smart doorbell, you’ll always know when someone’s at your door because you’ll receive a notification on your phone when the doorbell is pressed. Better still, most smart doorbells will detect a person’s presence near the door and alert you anyway, just like a security camera....

The Ones Who Live brought back two beloved characters who parted ways in a dramatic plot twist long ago. When Rick disappeared from The Walking Dead in season 9, his fate came into question, and fans were unsure if they would see the sheriff again. However, the show’s creators didn’t forget about him – they initially planned to make three movies about his further adventures. These plans fell through, so instead, AMC decided to create a miniseries about Rick and Michonne’s new struggles....

I’ve been using the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra for a while now, and it’s a great phone but something about the camera app has been irking me. I was sitting at my local pub, taking pictures of my beer as I can often be found doing. My wife and daughter joined me, so I started taking some selfies of us with the Xiaomi 14 – only something looked odd about the snaps....

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is now official – but it might have you wondering why there are no Classic or Pro editions this year. Announced at its big Unpacked event with a number of other new devices , Samsung is offering the Galaxy Watch 7 in two sizes – 40- and 44mm – each with basic Bluetooth connectivity or with LTE cellular in addition. Apart from two colours of each, those are your only choices....

The Google Pixel 9a is almost here, and while Google has insisted there will be no pre-order deals for its latest mid-range smartphone , UK retailers would beg to differ. Undoubtedly the best deal that we’ve come across (so far) is this one from estimable UK retailer John Lewis. It gets you the Google Pixel 9a for the usual £499 asking price, but with a free case thrown in. All you need to do is apply the promo code PIXELCASE9 at the checkout phase....

Xiaomi is offering a brilliant-sounding bonus for all Xiaomi 15 smartphone series buyers – and we mean that quite literally. There’s an extra reason to pick up a Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 15 Ultra right now, other than both phones being brilliant examples of the format. Xiaomi has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal that Xiaomi 15 series customers can claim four months of Spotify Premium for free. What is Spotify Premium?...

At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Thunderbolts* has revived the MCU’s well-worn formula with a familiar but fresh energy. If the Avengers were the A-Team, this is the B-Team of rejects and losers, ready to take on the world one punch and shot at a time. Addictively entertaining, hilarious and heartwarming. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today The phrase ‘we are so back’ gets thrown around a lot when it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe , but if there was one film to adopt that mindset, it’s Thunderbolts* ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Bagging a 4K UHD display may seem impressive but here is wasted on a little ultrabook. A small battery plus high-res touchscreen equals foreshortened runtime. The Radius is quick but annoying on too many levels. For a better overall experience, try the ZenBook UX303UA which is £100 cheaper. Best Prices Today: Toshiba Satellite Radius 12 P20W-C-106 Laptops which are also tablets are commonplace now....