At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Performance is outstanding, but the 15-inch MacBook Pro would benefit from a few other pro features, such as a 4K display and 32GB of RAM. Best Prices Today: 15in MacBook Pro It’s always an event when Apple launches a MacBook, but in 2017 the then new MacBook Pro simply offered an internal spec improvement rather than radical design overhaul. There are two size options in the 13-inch and the 15-inch models....

If you’re looking for your next upgrade, then Motorola’s Edge 30 series should be firmly on your shortlist. There are two models in particular that stand out: the Edge 30 Ultra and the Edge 30 Neo. The Ultra, as the name suggests, sits at the top of the range but is a lot more affordable than most Android flagship phones. The Neo is impressive for other reasons, packing in more features than you’d expect for the price....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stylish, durable & sustainable design Big, balanced sound Very long battery life Stack Mode Cons No AAC or aptX More expensive Our Verdict The Emberton II still isn’t perfect but there are a number of improvements here which take it a little bit closer. Those looking for a compact, long-lasting, great-sounding Bluetooth speaker have found a real contender here. Best Prices Today: Marshall Emberton II One of our favourite Bluetooth speakers ever has received an encore....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It might not feature an LCD panel, passthrough charging, auto-on or less exciting features such as a torch and carry case, but the Maximas XTRON is easily one of the best power banks we’ve seen for the simple fact that it will be good for years to come. With standard USB and USB-C outputs, you can use it to charge any device you like – including a new Apple laptop!...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Surface Laptop might have been replaced with a new model but with Microsoft keeping it on sale at a lower price, it’s an absolute steal. That is if you’re happy with the entry-level model and the limitations of its specs like the Core m3 processor and limited storage. Still, jumping up to a beefier sku is still very affordable. Best Prices Today: Microsoft Surface Laptop Microsoft is offering more hardware than ever before and now has a touchscreen clamshell laptop to tempt you with....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful Dehumidifies as well Easy to use Cons Does not come with a window kit and won’t fit all window types Confusing manual & remote Expensive to run Our Verdict The Midea Comfee is a genuinely powerful appliance that’ll let you cool and dehumidify a room. But in spite of the fact it’s quite energy efficient, it’s still pricey to run and you’ll need the right kind of windows to make use of it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Overall, we’d recommend the Misfit Shine 2. It’s an all-rounder with some added perks including the haptic feedback for notifications and calls, which we’ve found enormously useful. Comparing it with rival Fitbit we think it’s been priced well, and not having to think about the battery life too often is a huge boon, meaning you’ll rarely have to take it off. Best Prices Today: Misfit Shine 2 The Misfit Shine 2 is an activity tracker that follows on from Misfit’s original Shine , adding sleep tracking and haptic feedback for notifications and calls into the mix....

Plenty of businesses have struggled to weather the coronavirus storm. In June, popular chains Monsoon and Accessorize (both owned by the same company) briefly went into administration before they were quickly bought out. Unfortunately, this isn’t the only difficulty facing the firm. New research has shown that the company’s servers have a security hole which hackers could easily exploit to access customer and staff details, as well as use ransomware to encrypt that data – just as happened to Travelex on New Year’s Eve 2019 – as well as delete backups and disable antivirus and other security tools....

At a Glance Our Verdict When comparing these two phones, it’s important to keep in mind the price gap between them. While the G6 is not anywhere close to being descriped as an expensive phone, the E5 is still essentially half the price, so any comparison between the two must be made with that in mind. The more expensive phone is always going to be more powerful, faster, and have more bells and whistles and it’s going to be down to you if you think they’re worth the increased cost....

Motorola has consistently pushed the boundaries with its Edge series, delivering premium smartphones with competitive pricing. Following the success of the Edge 50 series , which impressed with its design, camera performance, and fast charging capabilities, the Edge 60 series is expected to refine these features while possibly introducing innovations. Here’s everything we know so far. When will the Motorola Edge 60 series be released? Motorola doesn’t have a set release schedule for its flagship Edge series, but past launches provide some clues....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Effective eco cycle Good range of cleaning modes Quiet in use Cons Smart features feel niche Not the most budget-friendly option Our Verdict The Neff N50 is a slimline integrated dishwasher with a variety of cleaning modes and an impressive eco cycle that mean it’s just as capable for niche needs as it is for the day-to-day stuff, and it’s both quiet and fairly eco-friendly....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to install Optional smart TRVs OpenTherm support Cons Expensive Doesn’t work with Alexa or Google Assistant Limited hot water control Our Verdict Netatmo’s Smart Modulating Thermostat works with OpenTherm boilers for more efficient heating. It’s also compatible with HomeKit. Best Prices Today: Netatmo Smart Modulating Thermostat Netatmo launched its first smart thermostat back in 2015, just after Apple announced HomeKit. It was designed by Philippe Starck and had an unusual screen which worked like an e-reader’s and meant it could run on battery power for months with an always-on screen....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Jabra Solemate offers a big sound in a small packet (for a reasonably large price). The Bluetooth speaker is small enough to fit in a laptop bag, but can easily fill a room with sound. And it is built to last. Best Prices Today: Jabra Solemate The Jabra Solemate HFS200 is a portable Bluetooth speaker for use with laptop, tablet, phone and digital music player....

At a Glance Our Verdict If what you’re looking for from a new Labo kit is more elaborate kits to build, decorate, and experiment with in the Toy-Con Garage, then the Vehicle Kit comfortably delivers again, with complex, engaging builds that will keep you happily occupied for hours. But if you had your hopes up that Adventure Mode would finally deliver deep gameplay to make the most of all the cardboard kit, then keep on dreaming....

Nintendo has announced a new version of the Switch console, but it’s not called Pro like many rumours suggested. Instead, it’s simply called Switch (OLED model) and here’s how it compares with the regular edition in price, specs and more. While this doesn’t have the ‘Pro’ branding we all expected, the new OLED Switch comes with a number of upgrades over the original that might make you want to upgrade. It will launch on 8 October along with Metroid Dread....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Norton Secure VPN is a bare-bones service which lacks features and doesn’t have a the server coverage or knowledgeable support possessed by some of its rivals. Best Prices Today: Norton Secure VPN Norton is a huge name in antivirus, being part of Symantec’s stable of security products. And while it is a relative newcomer to VPN, it still fits in with the security theme....

While we’ve seen flexible phones like the Huawei Mate X and Samsung Fold , the Nubia Alpha offers a completely different mobile experience – it’s essentially a smartwatch with a wraparound display that Nubia claims can do everything that your smartphone can. The phone/smartwatch hybrid was first revealed at MWC 2019 , and here’s everything we know about it so far. Read our Nubia Alpha review to find out what we thought after using it ourselves....

Nubia’s aggressive update cycle for its Red Magic gaming phones is clearly working, with the company already onto its third and fourth handsets of 2022 so far. The Red Magic 7S and 7S Pro are official in China, but it’s no surprise to see only iterative updates to the devices that launched less than five months earlier. Like the Red Magic 7 Series, both new phones are expected to launch globally, but that’s only the case for one phone so far....

OnePlus has already launched or is preparing to launch quite a few new smartphones in 2022. Now, rumours suggest that there could be a new mid-range effort on the way, as the company prepares to release the OnePlus 10R Lite. Here’s all we know so far. When will the OnePlus 10R Lite be released? There’s been no official word from OnePlus about any potential new device, but one has been spotted on a Chinese certification site, as reported by NotebookCheck , that seems similar to the OnePlus 10R that recently launched, but with lower specs....

Wireless earbuds are popping up left, right and centre but OnePlus has announced one of the more interesting pairs on the market with AirPod Pro rivalling Dolby Atmos sound combined with an affordable price tag. Add in Warp Charge and Environmental Noise Cancelling and these could be the best value for money true wireless earbuds you’ve been waiting for. Read our full OnePlus Buds review to find out. When is the OnePlus Buds release date?...