At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive Easy to use Dishwasher safe Cons Lack of pre-sets Not the toughest blender around Can’t use with hot ingredients Our Verdict It’s a good all-round blender but not a specialist appliance. You’re paying a premium for the beautiful Smeg design – but not everyone will object to that. Best Prices Today: Smeg BLF01 blender Smeg’s electric jug blender is part of its range of 1950s-style appliances....

Bad news for anyone who got their hopes up that Sony was about to give fans their first look at the upcoming PlayStation 5 – let alone discuss pricing or a release date – as the company instead used its Road to PS5 livestream for an in-depth technical breakdown of the console’s SSD, GPU, and 3D audio capabilities. To be fair, for anyone paying attention that shouldn’t have been a surprise....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Sony delivers a smart-looking, comfortable-to-use device that doesn’t come with the huge price tag of its stablemates. There are compromises of course, with the ill-judged plastic back, average camera performance, and older processor, but at this price it’s definitely one to try out if you’re looking for a budget phone. Best Prices Today: Sony Xperia L3 Sony recently updated its Xperia range with the flagship Xperia 1 , Xperia 10 , and Xperia 10 Plus models....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s no single flaw in the Sony Xperia XZ1 and while it has some decent specs including good audio features and a good camera, it struggles to stand out in a busy market. Phones like the Galaxy S8 and LG G6 make this newer phone look dated and devices like the OnePlus 5T are better at a lower price point. Best Prices Today: Sony Xperia XZ1 IFA 2017 means new gadgets and you can rely on Sony to bring a fair few to the party....

Every single time Sony manages to confuse us with the name of its next new phone. History suggests this should be the Sony Xperia XZ1 Premium (except it doesn’t have a 4K screen), or the Sony Xperia XZ Pro as rumoured, but nope it’s the Sony Xperia XZ2, launched alongside a Compact version at MWC 2018 at the end of February. They’re available but Sony has gone and announced a new Premium version....

At a Glance Our Verdict There’s a lot to like about the Xperia Z3 and PS4 owners may find this battle a no brainer thanks to PS4 Remote Play. However, at more than £100 less expensive, the LG G3 is our overall winner with its amazing Quad HD screen, excellent camera and premium build. Best Prices Today: Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 vs LG G3 review: Price Both phones we’re looking at here are premium and although Sony’s official price for the Z3 is £549, Clove has it for just £515 which isn’t too bad for a brand new smartphone....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Bolt is the most technically sophisticated Sphero yet. The LED matrix opens up a wealth of more expressive options, while the IR sensor – though in its early stages – has the potential to turn it into a sophisticated multiplayer option. The barrier, as ever, remains the price. It’s hard to say that £150/$150 is too much, but it’s certainly a lot....

Squid Game’s quality puts a lot of Netflix series to shame, in so many areas. The practical sets are insane, the acting is top-notch, and there are more heartbreaking twists than you can shake a giant creepy doll at. I’ve just finished the final season (no major spoilers here), and while the official audience Rotten Tomatoes score has left viewers split over the ending, I enjoyed the conclusion – it was in keeping with the tone of the show, and left me with some intriguing questions about the future ....

At a Glance Our Verdict Although it’s early days, the Surface Pro 3 is clearly a step forward from the Pro 2. Unless you really don’t want a physically larger tablet, there’s really no reason to buy a Pro 2 any more. Best Prices Today: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 During the launch of the Surface Pro 3, Microsoft freely admitted that it hadn’t quite got it right with the original Surface Pro and even the Surface Pro 2....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict For under £50, you probably wouldn’t expect too much from a pair of Bluetooth headphones, but the D900 are by no means the cheapest option. But if you really want to go wire-free and are prepared to sacrifice a little sound quality, the D900 might just be up your street. Best Prices Today: Syllable D900 Syllable says the batteries last for six hours, but the clever part is that they come with their own recharging station that doubles as a case....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict At £470 the Synology DS1515 is around £70 cheaper than its non-plussed brother the DS1515+. Both NAS drives feature impeccable build quality and arguably the best NAS operating system in the market. The more affordable DS1515 takes an unknown ARM processor but our tests suggest its up to the job of powering the NAS through fast file-serving duties, and should a little more economical to run too....

MoKo Honey Comb Case for Fire 7 MoKo’s Honey Comb Series silicone case offers lightweight and impact-resistant protection for your Fire 7. The case fits cozily around the device and has openings for convenient access to the camera, control buttons, and ports. The case does not include a front cover, so you may want to buy a separate screen protector if you’re particularly concerned about your screen safety. The case is designed to fit the Fire 7 2017 version only and comes with a lifetime warranty....

While several companies have tried to capitalise on the interactive figurines made popular by Skylanders, none have succeeded quite like Nintendo, partly because its range of Amiibo figurines works across multiple consoles and games. Touch an Amiibo to your Switch , Wii U, New 3DS (and XL) or New 2DS XL (there’s a separate Amiibo reader for other 3DS & 2DS consoles) and you can unlock content in games, from costumes and powers to new levels – check out Nintendo’s compatibility guide to find out which Amiibo work with which games....

Best Sony XZ2 cases Sony unveiled the Xperia XZ2 and the Xperia XZ2 Compact back in February 2018, at the Mobile World Congress, but it can now be yours to own (snag the best deal here ). If you already own the Xperia XZ2 (or its Compact companion), you probably know that it is the first phone to record in full 4K and HDR, features an always-on fingerprint sensor, and is waterproof....

iPhone accessories come in all shapes and sizes, from Kevlar-reinforced Lightning cables to chunky power packs, but let’s be honest, they can be pretty inconvenient to carry around. That’s what Nolii thought too, and got to work on what the company calls a ‘human-first’ tech accessory collection. The aim? To create iPhone accessories that both look good and make life a little simpler. The Nolii Couple range features the company’s patented Click Lock system, allowing you to quickly attach and interchange an ever-expanding range of accessories to your iPhone – as long as you’ve got the Nolii Couple Case, anyway....

ZTE is going all-on on its Nubia sub-brand. The Nubia Z20 is a dual screen, high-end slab of weirdness that if nothing else differentiates itself from anything else out there. Already launched in China last month , it is getting an official release in the US, Canada, Europe and the UK on 14 October. Unlike foldable phones or dual screen case phones like the LG G8X , the Nubia Z20 has an FHD+ 6....

Netflix’s The Witcher was a massive hit with audiences, and now the story is branching out further. Nightmare of the Wolf is an anime film set in the same universe. If you’d like to know more about Nightmare of the Wolf – including the plot, cast and release date – then keep on reading. We also have a similar article for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners , another upcoming anime project based off of the CD Projekt Red game Cyberpunk 2077 ....

YouTube Premium can significantly improve the videos you watch, with the ability to go ad-free, listen to the audio with your screen locked on your phone and the option to download content to watch offline. However, at £12.99/$13.99 per month, it’s not the cheapest subscription. Many users turned to signing up via a VPN , as some countries such as Turkey, Argentina and Ghana offer less expensive subscriptions. Therefore, users could trick the app/site into believing they were based there....

Best luxury tech: Apple watch 18-Karat rose gold RRP: £13,500 Buy from: Apple Apple doesn’t hold back with this sleek smart-watch design, containing a rose gold 38mm case and a rose grey modern buckle giving the device that extra chic look. You can also buy the Apple watch in Yellow Gold. Best luxury tech: UG Wine Cooler RRP: £1,479 Buy from: Currys Perfect for creating a slightly more classy night in with friends, the free-standing wine cooler can hold up to 34 bottles at temperatures ranging from 5 to 20°C....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful Portable Up to 12 hours of use between charges Desk stand ring Cons Noisy at full blast Our Verdict This is a handy lightweight hand fan that can also work as a mini desk fan. It is powerful, although quite noisy, and boasts a long battery life long enough to cool you throughout a long, hot day. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...