At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Slim and lightweight Beautiful design 3:2 aspect ratio Fantastic keyboard & touchpad Cons Unflattering webcam Limited ports Not a powerhouse Our Verdict The MateBook X is a pretty bit of kit, with an exceptionally slim and lightweight design and a keyboard and touchpad that make the laptop a joy to use. That comes with compromises to ports, performance, and that webcam, but I think the trade-offs will be worth it for all but the power user....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Slender, lightweight design Great keyboard & haptic trackpad Strong performance Fast charging Cons No discrete GPU Sub-par battery life Only USB-C ports Our Verdict The 2023 MateBook X Pro is almost identical to its last iteration, but an upgrade to a 13th-gen Intel Core i7 unlocks superior performance – if only we could say the same for the battery life. Best Prices Today: Huawei MateBook X Pro (2023) Huawei’s premium MateBook X Pro laptops have long been among the best high-end Windows machines on the market, and the 2023 edition – while a minor revamp – does little to change that....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The P40 is a great bit of the kit that, although missing out on some of the high-end features of the Pro and Pro+ variants, can still take on most 2020 flagships in terms of photography and raw performance. Whether that makes up for the lack of Google Play is another story altogether, but that’ll depend on just how tech-savvy you are. Best Prices Today: Huawei P40 The Huawei P40 range is here, and it looks to take on flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S20, Oppo Find X2 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Elegant and comfortable Some big feature additions Lots of fitness and health smarts Affordable Cons A mixed bag for staple smartwatch features NFC on only one colour Screen doesn’t sit flush Our Verdict While it misses out on some added features from the Watch Fit 4 Pro, there’s still plenty to like about the Watch Fit 4. It’s a good upgrade on the Fit 3 and, despite a few niggles, is still one of the best cheap smartwatches around if you’re on a tight budget....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The two-week battery life and impressive exercise and sleep tracking features make the Huawei Watch GT a tempting option, but without third-party app support and a host of other common smartwatch features, we wonder just how smart the Huawei Watch GT can be. It’s an amazing fitness tracker, but not a very smart smartwatch. Best Prices Today: Huawei Watch GT Following the launch of the hugely popular Huawei Watch 2 in 2017, Huawei took to the stage at the launch of the Mate 20 series to reveal a brand new smartwatch; the Huawei Watch GT....

The MatePad Pro 5G has been revealed by Huawei at a livestreamed event in Barcelona alongside the second-gen foldable Huawei Mate Xs , a new Sound X speaker and a smattering of updated laptops. While Huawei’s MediaPad was a mid-range product, the brand new MatePad Pro offers a high-end experience inspired by the Mate series of phones and laptops. It’s nice to see an Android manufacturer offering something for the high-end market, an area that has exclusively been dominated by Samsung for quite some time, but has Huawei done enough to tempt users away from the hugely popular iPad Pro range?...

It seems to be the biggest thing in live music of the century, and it means Oasis tickets are going to be in huge demand, but there are ways you can boost your chances of getting them. A pre-sale ballot takes place tonight and if you’ve been lucky enough to be selected then buying your tickets shouldn’t be a problem. However, when the general sale happens tomorrow morning (31 August) at 9am UK time it’s likely to be digital chaos....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Portable and funky design Excellent prints Lots of editing tools in the app Cons InstaxAir can be confusing to use Outdated MicroUSB charging Expensive running costs Our Verdict The Instax Mini Link 2 offers lots of filters and editing tools, and produces clear and colourful prints. However, the new InstaxAir feature can take some getting used to. Best Prices Today: Instax Mini Link 2 After releasing its Mini Link back in 2019, Fujifilm’s instant printer and camera brand Instax has followed it up with the Instax Mini Link 2....

At its California Streaming event, Apple took the wraps off the latest iPad mini. It is, just as Apple claims, the biggest upgrade the small tablet has ever had. And, the rumours and leaks mostly got it right. It has a new design to bring it in line with the rest of the iPad range, making it look a lot like a shrunk-down iPad Air. The screen has grown slightly from 7....

At a Glance Our Verdict We can’t say definitively which tablet is better before we’ve had a chance to properly benchmark and test out the newcomer. The lower price is certainly tempting, and while there are rumblings – and grumblings – about the smaller amount of RAM, there’s a good reason why Apple doesn’t disclose such figures: they’re irrelevant to the average buyer. As long as it performs well for real-world tasks, it’s sure to be another winner....

If you’re upgrading to a new phone, you have two main options. The traditional way is to buy one from a mobile operator or carrier and take out a contract. This allows you to pay for the device over a number of months, typically lasting two years. As well as the phone your contract includes mobile data, calls and texts. The other options is to buy the phone from a retailer and pay all of the cost up front, paying separately for a mobile data plan....

How waterproof are the Fitbit trackers? Can you wear a Fitbit in the shower, bath, or swimming pool? What happens when a Fitbit gets wet, and how do you dry it? Fitness trackers are great for walking, running, and a wide range of sports, but swimming is not one of them for most trackers. See: Which Fitbit is best . While there are fitness trackers that are waterproof – take a bow the Misfit Shine and Flash, plus Garmin Vivofit and VivoSmart, plus the Basic Peak, and Tom Tom Multi Sports GPS Watch – others can take a dive… or rather they can’t take a dive....

Any app or game that connects to the internet is a potential risk for kids, but what about the amazingly popular TikTok app? We explain what parents and guardians need to know. What is TikTok? A content creation platform The most popular social media app for teens and kids Rated 12+ and only allows account creation by kids 13 and older It used to be called musical.ly, but was rebranded to TikTok back in August 2018 after being bought by Beijing-based startup ByteDance....

In summary Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip announced 26 November launch Will debut in OnePlus Ace 6T aka the OnePlus 15R Qualcomm has teased a new chip aimed at an emerging class of almost-flagship smartphones , and the OnePlus 15R could be the first to benefit. The chip giant has taken to Chinese social network Weibo to issue a teaser for a chip launch taking place on 26 November, which is Wednesday of next week....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Secure fit is perfect for runners Balanced audio output Built-in Smart Assistant support Cons Middling ANC & Ambient Aware performance No wireless charging Average microphone performance Our Verdict The JBL Reflect Flow Pro offer a notable upgrade from the standard wireless earbuds, with the secure wingtips, IP68 water resistance and great audio performance providing a great experience for runners and other exercise enthusiasts. The ANC and Ambient Aware tech aren’t groundbreaking, but they’ll suffice for most everyday tasks....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Slim and durable build Affordable running costs Simple to use Cons Not as affordable as the Kodak Step Zink paper not as impressive as rival prints App has a few bugs Our Verdict The Kodak Step Slim has a great portable build, and is extremely easy to use. It is not quite as affordable as the original Kodak Step, but it still remains competitive in the overall market....

In summary: Tech Advisor reports that Samsung Galaxy S26 pricing leaks reveal a confusing strategy with the base model potentially costing €200 more in some markets. The Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB may actually be €100 cheaper than its predecessor, while the S26+ could maintain similar pricing to current models. Samsung appears to be removing free storage upgrades for early buyers while implementing varied regional pricing due to memory costs and market demand....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The LG G6 is no doubt a striking smartphone. Metal and glass shimmer while the huge 18:9 screen is impressively brought to life with the improved software and its rounded corner design. It is a more refined smartphone than both the G4 and G5, and should appeal to a broader audience – even if its features aren’t the same globally. There’s a lot to cover with the G6, and it’s a complicated phone to assess....

At a Glance Our Verdict While both the LG G6 and Huawei P10 are capable smartphones, the LG G6 offers a higher quality and more innovative product than Huawei – although for an extra £200 compared to the £499 P10. We’re withholding our reservations until we’ve benchmarked both the LG G6 and Huawei P10, so check back in the coming weeks for a more in-depth verdict. Best Prices Today: LG G6 LG G6 vs Huawei P10 comparison review: UK price and availability Before we decide which is the better smartphone, let’s first discuss pricing and availability of both the Huawei P10 and LG G6....

One of the head turners at IFA 2022 this year is LG’s TV come gaming monitor hybrid, the OLED Flex, and it represents the bendable screen coming of age. Displays that can move from being flat to curved are nothing new. I first saw Samsung demo one at CES way back in 2014 , but back then it was more of a ‘here’s something we can do to show off’, rather than offering consumers a genuinely useful feature....