Fuelled in large part by the usercentric Web 2.0, the internet has evolved considerably as a communications platform, offering people innovative means for keeping in touch and sharing knowledge instantly with others. Blogs and wikis, which allow people to broadcast their thoughts to the web and collaborate on documents are the heavyweights of this movement. And though they are wonderful tools for bringing disparate people together and for accumulating knowledge, they can also quickly devolve into the online equivalent of grunting apes....

Following a flurry of teasers from Gearbox, Borderlands 3 was finally revealed at the company’s conference at PAX East 2019. It’s the return to the beloved open-world first-person shooter series that fans had been waiting for, and it looks like Borderlands 3 won’t disappoint. It boasts over a billion weapons, sees the return of beloved characters and teases a variety of open-world environments to explore. Here’s all you need to know about Borderlands 3, from the latest release date news to platform support and the latest gameplay details....

Nothing broke onto the scene back in 2020, with former OnePlus CEO Carl Pei at the helm, promising that his new consumer technology brand was here to “make tech fun again”. Four years later and we’ve grown to expect great things from the company, which has produced a distinct portfolio of design-led products; spanning true wireless headphones to smartphones, and even apparel. Along with eye-catching aesthetics and an emphasis on a great user experience, Nothing’s products have all shared in serving up a respectable value-for-money proposition against their target competitors....

The race to get self-driving cars on the road is speeding up and there’s big prize money at stake for whoever crosses the line first. The autonomous vehicle market will grow from $54.23 billion in 2019 to $556.67 billion in 2026, according to Allied Market Research estimates. Waymo took the lead in December 2018 when the Google subsidiary launched a self-driving robotaxi service in the Phoenix area, but a number of other companies are closing in behind....

Dell has unveiled updated versions of its popular XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops for 2021 with new displays along with the latest Intel chips and Nvidia graphics cards, including the RTX 3050 Ti. Always a force to be reckoned with, the XPS range comes with various upgrades and Dell says they will arrive this summer in the US with prices starting at $1,249. They were announced along with the Alienware m15 R6, G15 and teased Alienware X-Series ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Power for work and play Excellent screen All-day battery life Terrific speakers Cons Keyboard is a little shallow Poor HDR Basic 720p webcam Our Verdict It might not be quite perfect, but the Dell XPS 15 for 2020 is stunning in many ways and easily one of the best full-size laptops you can buy. Best Prices Today: Dell XPS 15 9500 (2020) The Dell XPS 15 might be the most famous, most celebrated all-rounder laptop series of the last decade, outside of Apple’s MacBooks....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Dell XPS 15 is a great all-rounder laptop. Come to it expecting superlatives, especially the version tested, and you may come away disappointed. However, it is very versatile indeed. It offers a powerful CPU, a competent discrete graphics card, a screen happy with the outdoors and a frame that’s light and slim given the rest of the spec. It can do everything pretty well, without the power compromises of an ultra-skinny laptop, or the portability ones of a workstation....

The Dyson Omni-glide represents a change for the brand. Until recently, Dyson has focused on a one-size-fits-all approach to cordless vacuum cleaners. From the V7 to the V11, every cordless cleaner the brand released was a new iteration that, broadly speaking, featured an upgraded take on the same technology. For example, battery life improved from a maximum of 30 minutes with the V7 to over 60 minutes with the V11 , and then a swappable battery was introduced, to double its cleaning time....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict You’ll need to keep an eye on running costs, but the Expression XP-530 will be a good option for people who don’t need to print lots of documents every day, but who do need very high quality for photos, school reports and other documents. Best Prices Today: Epson Expression Premium XP-530 Also see: Best Black Friday Printer Deals Epson’s Expression Premium XP-530 is an exception to that rule....

Parents (or soon-to-be parents like me) will be very aware that Christmas is looming, ominous jingle bells and all. If you’re determined to make your presents one-of-a-kind, and you have kids who are obsessed with Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing or other gaming-related franchises, it’s worth considering a visit to Europe’s first Nintendo pop-up store in London’s Westfield shopping centre, Shepherd’s Bush. Typically, you’d have to go to Japan or the US to find a Nintendo store, with five in total located in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, New York and San Francisco....

When Netflix spotlights a subject, it’s almost guaranteed that the world will watch. The streaming service has been the driver of many cultural talking points, and its latest docuseries, F1: The Academy , showcases a gear shift in the narrative for women in motorsport. Formula 1 has long been a male-dominated space, and the F1: Academy series, produced by Reese Witherspoon, follows the professionals who are trying to change that....

Final Fantasy 7 is still held up as one of the all-time great games, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that excitement for its upcoming remake is near fever-pitch. First announced way back in 2015 (!!!) the enormous remake is finally nearly here. We’ve played it for ourselves, and you can too with a free demo now out on PS4. Here’s everything else you need to, including when the game comes out, what platforms it’ll be on, and all the latest trailers....

Fitbit has now rolled out its new Estimated Oxygen Variation graph for US, UK and Canadian users of its Charge 3 fitness tracker and Ionic, Versa, Versa Lite, and Versa 2 health smartwatches. This new feature was originally announced at Fitbit’s August launch last year and began rolling out to some users in January. Oxygen saturation can be estimated with a device called a pulse oximeter that has an Sp02 sensor, which shines red and infrared light onto your skin and blood vessels, and uses the light bouncing back to see how much oxygen is in your blood....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We’re very happy to recommend the light, smart-looking Fitbit Inspire HR. For the price, it’s the most affordable Fitbit that offers nearly all the features of the top-end trackers. Best Prices Today: Fitbit Inspire HR The Inspire HR replaced Fitbit’s popular Alta HR . It offers a great set of fitness features at a very affordable price, with highlights including heart monitoring and detailed sleep tracking....

All these changes are geared towards getting more people using the Microsoft Store on a regular basis. It’s your only option for downloading apps with Windows 10 in S mode, but those on Home or Pro usually turn to the web. It’s hardly surprising – many of the most popular apps simply aren’t available via the Microsoft Store. However, that’s not to say there’s nothing of value on there. Indeed, there are some apps worth installing on almost every laptop or PC....

In recent years, innovation might’ve slowed when it comes to regular smartphones, but foldables continue to improve at a rapid rate. Since Samsung launched the original Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold in 2020, dozens of different companies have experimented with versions of their own, creating devices that offer some extra benefits compared to standard smartphones . In the case of the modern flip phone, the folding screen enables large handsets to become much more compact, giving you at-a-glance information via a smaller cover screen....

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 looks increasingly likely to receive the upgrade it’s been crying out for. For a couple of years now, the Galaxy Z Flip series has been lagging behind with its small, underutilised external display. That looks almost certain to change with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7. Earlier in the month we brought you news of a leak concerning the Flip 7’s external display. The claim was that it was going to cover a whole half of the external surface....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Smaller case than regular 255 Improved GPS accuracy Handy Morning Report feature Cons Lacks AMOLED from 265 Price jump with music edition No Training Readiness feature Our Verdict The Garmin Forerunner 255S might lack the extra splash of colour you get on the AMOLED-packing Forerunner 265, but this is still a great running watch for runners getting more serious about putting in more focused time on the treadmill, trails or pavement....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid design Lightweight and portable Even, fast cooking Affordable regular model Cons Not the biggest Basic feature set Chimney Starter sold separately Our Verdict The On-The-Go is a great upgrade over cheap portable BBQs. It’s easy to light, control cooking and take anywhere with you, but it’s not worth paying extra for the premium model. Best Prices Today: George Foreman On-The-Go Portable Charcoal BBQ The George Foreman brand might be synonymous with grills, but the company also sells plenty of different BBQs these days as well....

Wading through the deals in Cyber Monday sales is tough but if you’re looking for a new smartwatch then a new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for only $2.60 should be top of your list. This incredible Cyber Monday deal on the official Samsung store will save you a whopping $297.39 . Here’s how it works. The Galaxy Watch 7 in the 40mm model has an RRP of $299.99 and Samsung has slashed the price by $97....