We think that that the story of the robot with a penchant for soap operas has a lot of potential – here’s what to expect from the new Apple TV+ series. Is Murderbot based on a book? Yes. The new sci-fi show from Apple TV+ is based on The Murderbot Diaries, a series of books by American author Martha Wells. The series contains five novellas and two novels: All Systems Red Artificial Condition Rogue Protocol Exit Strategy Network Effect (a novel) Fugitive Telemetry System Collapse (a novel) The books are set in a distant future dominated by advanced technology and hyper-capitalism....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you don’t mind paying for portability, the Alienware m15 is one of the best light(er) gaming laptops around right now. The slimmer, lighter design hasn’t brought any serious compromises on power or performance, and even battery life is surprisingly strong. The only real downsides here are the outsized top bezel and the fact that it runs hot – two reasons you may want to look at the more recent m15 R2 models....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium materials Lifetime frame warranty Supports up to 200kg Cons Garish orange Expensive Only available in XL Our Verdict The AndaSeat Fnatic Edition is a premium gaming chair that’s well built, sturdy, and attractive – so long as you’re a fan of the Fnatic branding. Best Prices Today: AndaSeat Fnatic Edition Fnatic is a giant of the esports world, and these days you can get the team’s logo on just about every gaming peripheral you can think of – so it was really only a matter of time before an official Fnatic gaming chair came along, in this case courtesy of AndaSeat....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Using a standard HDMI mini connector in a proprietary fashion is a rookie mistake for AOC, even if it provides a clever means to declutter the computer to screen connection. Looking beyond that foible, this is an effective screen for those that don’t want or need greater than 1080p resolution but do like technology to look like it was designed and not just specified....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Superb display Excellent performance Upgraded webcam, mics and speakers Cons Dated design might irk Not for gamers Magic Mouse is still bad Our Verdict What could be the last Intel iMac is a refined lesson in how to execute a performant, attractive, long lasting, but admittedly expensive desktop option. Best Prices Today: Apple 27in iMac (3.8GHz, 8-core, 10th-gen, 2020) If this is the last Intel iMac then I won’t be too sad, because it’s a mighty fine computer....

In summary: Apple TV+ has acquired rights to Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe, developing The Stormlight Archive as a TV series and Mistborn novels as films to compete with major franchises like Harry Potter and Star Wars. Tech Advisor notes that Sanderson will maintain significant creative control as writer, producer, and consultant, aiming to ensure high-quality adaptations and avoid common adaptation pitfalls. The Cosmere spans multiple interconnected fantasy worlds with complex magic systems, offering Apple a rich foundation for an expansive entertainment franchise....

Apple Watch SE 3: In summary Apple’s new, more affordable smartwatch Available now, following 19 September release Same £219/$249 starting price as its predecessor Upgrades include new chipset, always-on display and better battery life Apple has launched its new range of smartwatches for 2025, and there’s plenty to talk about. However, with the high-end Apple Watch Ultra 3 and regular Apple Watch Series 11 now official, it’s easy to overlook the cheapest model in the lineup....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The 250 is a quiet and cool-running card. But while it should really be a significant buy over the underpowered entry-level 240, it’s hard to recommend it while the AMD Radeon HD 7770 remains available to buy for another £20 or less. That latter card will probably be falling from the market before long. Until it does, though, it’s a much better deal overall than the 250....

Following the success of Ark: Survival Evolved, Studio Wildcard has announced its next project; Atlas. Atlas is a massively multiplayer fantasy pirate adventure set in a persistent world of up to 40,000 players that, in essence, looks to be what many wanted from Sea of Thieves and a whole lot more. The best part? It’ll be released in a matter of days , not months – in Early Access form , anyway....

Rather than a specific Cyber Monday deal, how about money off the whole store? That’s what HP has done, with its complete lineup of personal computing devices, printers and accessories currently available with 15% discounts. See the full range of HP discounts here . Highlights include the stunning Spectre x360 convertible laptop, available for just over £1699 when you use the voucher code BLK48 at checkout. As well as 360° hinge (hence the name) for maximum flexibility, the x360 is equipped with a gorgeous 15-inch 4K display and a quad speaker system tuned by audio masters Bang & Olufsen....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Overall, ClickShare impresses through its slickness and ease of use. The circa-£4000 price is in keeping with its role as an enterprise-grade AV tool, and the no-nonsense one-click connection should pay dividends when it comes to time management. For smaller neeting rooms, Barco also offers the one-user-at-a-time CSM-1, which is a couple of grand cheaper. ClickShare makes any collaborative process infinitely more engaging. It’s innovative and currently unique....

Budget Bluetooth speakers are one of the best value pieces of tech you can buy. For not much money, you can forget about tinny speakers on phones, tablets or laptops and transform your audio experience wherever you go—and we have tested the best ones you can buy. They are the simplest way to boost sound quality if you’re not planning on using headphones. There are countless on the market and while many cost hundreds, not everyone has that much to spend on a speaker....

Chrome has a few secret weapons that can turn an already great browser into something of a powerhouse. Extensions are little plug-ins that add specific features, each of which are accessed by clicking on an icon to the right of the main address bar (the long bit at the top where you type in search queries and website addresses). Adding extensions is very simple. Click on the three dots in the top right of the Chrome browser, then select More Tools > Extensions from the drop down menu and search for one you want to use....

If you’re struggling with what to get Dad this Father’s Day, or want to know where to snag a top deal on tech, we have you covered. We’ve gone through major UK retailers and brands and highlighted the best deals around. If you need inspiration, we also have a dedicated round up with tonnes of gift ideas . For gaming deals for dad, we recommend checking out Sony’s Days of Play Sale that’s on now until 17 June....

You can be sure to find several different software tools available for desktop download, and in fact, some of the very best are available for free. Although it might be a challenge to identify what downloads are secure or not, so we put together a list to help you out. For everything from antivirus software to PDF editors, we’ve got you covered on some of the best free software downloads that’ll be great for your small business....

Also see: Best Black Friday Gadget Deals A good rangefinder will give you distances from your location to the centre of the green. It will also give you a visual map of the course. And the best record your score, too. Handy if like me you are generally last to tee off and therefore most frequently charged with weilding a pencil. You could also consider a wrist-watch type of golf GPS....

The Razr 5G is Motorola’s latest folding phone with 5G connectivity. It refines the original 2019 model, while making it clear that clam-shell phones aren’t just a thing of the past. As for that hinge – which, let’s face it, is what you’re really excited about – you can expect a lifetime of 200,000 flips, that’s roughly 100 flips a day (the average person checks their phones 58 times a day, as the Guardian noted last year)....

If you’ve been hankering after the Galaxy A52s 5G but missed out on holiday sales at the tail end of 2021, you still have plenty of chances to make a great saving. A follow-up to one of the most popular phones of 2020, the Galaxy A52s is currently available with a myriad of discounts. We’re tracking all the best Galaxy A52s deals right here; whether you’re looking to buy on-contract or SIM-free....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With very little if any competition, we’re not able to compare the BioLite CampStove with similar products. However, in our tests it came close to meeting the manufacturer’s claims and proved itself effective both as a camping stove and a charger for portable electronics gear. Our only concern is its typical UK price of around £130, which compares unfavourably with the $130 price in its native US....

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is one of the year’s best phones by any measure – and thanks to a new Black Friday discount it’s now the cheapest it’s ever been in the UK. Samsung’s top-tier foldable was oddly absent from the company’s initial Black Friday deals, with only some small price cuts elsewhere to justify the purchase. But now we now why: Samsung was saving its big guns for the day itself....