At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium design touches 120Hz smooth viewing Incredible value Cons Weak macro camera No headphone jack LCD not OLED Our Verdict Punching well above its weight, the Realme X50 5G strikes an outstanding price-versus-performance balance. Along with 5G, a powerful processor and a smooth 120Hz screen, the X50 also impresses with both its camera and battery longevity. Best Prices Today: Realme X50 5G When the Realme X50 Pro made its debut in the first half of the year it redefined expectations for how much a powerful 5G flagship phone should cost in 2020 and now the standard Realme X50 5G is looking to do the same in the mid-range market....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If there’s one thing that’s clear about Resident Evil 2, it’s that it’s a labour of love. Not the kind of obsessive love that results in remakes unchanged apart from graphics, but instead a love that wants to see this classic reborn at its absolute best – with whatever changes it takes to achieve that. No doubt some tweaks will be divisive, but this is a remake done right....

Earlier this year, Ring launched a “technical preview” of its end-to-end video encryption software in the US. As of today, it’s been rolled out internationally (except in Belgium). Ring already uses encryption when user videos are uploaded to the cloud and when they’re stored on Ring’s servers. But the company became associated with security issues after a number of Ring users’ cameras were accessed by outsiders – often due to poor individual password management....

I’ve been using Nova Launcher on my Android phones and tablets for almost a decade. It’s my favorite launcher by a wide margin thanks to its flexibility and deep customization options. But some recent moves by the company that bought Nova two years ago have put the future of the app in serious jeopardy. Developer Kevin Barry released the first version of Nova Launcher in late 2014, and it was an immediate hit among the still-thriving Android community....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very powerful Automated washing, drying and emptying Impressive mopping Good obstacle avoidance Cons Hit-and-miss carpet cleaning Dock doesn’t work on carpets Big and bulky Expensive Our Verdict The S8 Pro Ultra is an impressively powerful robot vac with an excellent range of features. But the core cleaning performance has flaws, making its high price tag hard to justify. Best Prices Today: Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Even if you’re familiar with the world of robot vacuums, you might not have heard of Roborock....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Stuck between choosing a machine that makes ground coffee, or one that can grind whole beans? Get one that does both with the Russell Hobbs Chester Grind and Brew 22000 coffee machine. The machine can handle up to 12 cups of coffee – enough to provide a morning brew for the entire team in an office. Best Prices Today: Russell Hobbs Chester Grind and Brew 22000 The Russell Hobbs Chester Grind and Brew 22000 gives a lot of coffee choices for a reasonable price....

Samsung has updated its steam wardrobe. The new iteration of the AirDresser is getting the Samsung Bespoke treatment. This means that, like its fridge range, its Bespoke Jet vacuum cleaner and other appliance lines, the AirDresser will soon be available in a range of colours and finishes. And, if you’re in the US, you can buy it now. Well – sort of. The Bespoke AirDresser is available to buy from the Samsung US website in both the standard ($1,199, down from $1,599) and Grand sizes ($1,399, down from $1,899)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Q80T isn’t far off flagship calibre in Samsung’s 2020 QLED line-up. The step-up Q90T has more dimming zones and even brighter HDR, but when it comes to features and functionality we’re probably splitting hairs. It gets a big thumbs up. Best Prices Today: Samsung Q80T The Q80T is the most affordable flatscreen model in Samsung’s 2020 QLED FALD (Full Array Local Dimming) line up....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium build Cheaper than before Strong stamina Decent software support Cons Slow charging Still not as good value as the competition Slightly bulky Our Verdict With a step up in build quality, a larger display, and a faster processor, the Galaxy A55 5G is a worthy advancement over the Galaxy A54 5G. It’s cheaper than before too, though still not the outstanding value of some of its competitors....

Samsung’s main focus this February has been flagship smartphones and tablets, but it’s ending the month with two new high-end laptops. The Galaxy Book 2 Pro and 2 Pro 360 arrive less than a year after their predecessors, demonstrating Samsung’s vision for the future of thin-and-light PCs. As their names suggest, there’s one key difference between them. The regular Galaxy Book 2 Pro has a traditional clamshell design, while the 360 model has a screen that flips all the way around beneath the keyboard – and support for Samsung’s S Pen stylus....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 16 top-end ports 2.5Gb Ethernet Supports up to four displays (Windows) Dedicated HDMI & DisplayPorts 96W PD Cons Video ports mean no downstream TB4 ports Few device-charging ports Macs limited to two displays Our Verdict Packed with fast data-transfer ports and generous video options, this Thunderbolt 4 dock offers much if you want up to four external 4K displays at 60Hz but lacks powered USB and TB4 downsteam ports....

Sharp has unveiled several new TVs coming to market in 2021 and 2022. The line-up is led by the EQ series, which features Quantum Dot technology. Launching alongside this will be the CL series, and a new 70in model in the DN series. TVs in the range support Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, as well as a frameless design to help maximise the appearance of the panel and give an overall sleek effect....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict For 99 percent of people, we’d recommend giving this a miss. There are better games out there and what Shenmue 3 does do well, largely the world and the process of digging into it, is ruined by the many many things it doesn’t quite pull off. If you’re a big fan of immersing yourself in a world or you loved the earlier Shenmue games, go wild, but your money would be spent better elsewhere....

What is a food processor used for? A food processor can be used to chop vegetables, grind meat for burgers and meatballs, make sauces, dips, dressings and pastes, chop nuts, make hummus, shred potatoes for rosti and more. A food processor may come with a range of attachments including a chopper blade, a grater, a juicer and an emulsifying disc (a wavy, doughnut-shaped piece of plastic, which can be used for making mayonnaise and whipping cream)....

Since Windows 10 first launched in 2015, there’s never really been a bad time to buy a new laptop or PC. It’s worth timing your purchase to coincide with a sales event like Black Friday and watching out for new models around the corner, but you probably won’t regret it at any time of the year. However, the announcement of Windows 11 muddies the waters. Microsoft’s new desktop OS brings about significant visual and functionality changes to the Windows experience, and it’s something most of the 1....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Quick and easy DIY installation Good range of sensors and other components Cons Not much use without a subscription Relatively high up-front cost Our Verdict The SimpliSafe system couldn’t be easier to self-install, but it does require a monthly subscription which could put some people off. With the option of an external siren and cameras, it’s a comprehensive smart security system. Best Prices Today: Simplisafe Wireless Home Security System SimpliSafe had been around in the US for a while before becoming available in the UK in 2019....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Skullcandy Grind provide a fantastic value-for-money sound, which coupled with its removable cable design, one-button remote, comfortable pads and their funky looking design make them a good value buy at £28. Best Prices Today: Skullcandy Grind Comfortable on-ear headphones are somewhat hard to come by, as they either have a very strong clamp or a set of thin, small-diameter headphone pads. The Skullcandy Grind is the exception: an on-ear headphone which, unlike its competitors, comes with a large 40mm driver that has a flat ear pads, a detachable cable, and also have the ability to take calls and control your smartphone’s music....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Affordable Tile tracker integration Battery life Cons Thin sound Cheap plastic feel Fiddly controls Our Verdict These budget wireless earbuds might pride themselves on being simple, but it’s at the cost of mediocre sound, build quality and basic controls. Tile tracking is the big selling point here. Best Prices Today: Skullcandy Sesh Evo True Wireless Earbuds The Skullcandy Sesh Evo are budget wireless earphones that integrate Tile tracking – which means you can find them easily when lost....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Sky Q was already great and is even better than when it first launched thanks to regular and important updates. These include a new interface, upgraded touch remote and the addition of Netflix. There’s more 4K content now and although the various packages and add-ons are a little confusing, Sky Q is still the best TV platform you can get. Best Prices Today: Sky Q Sky Q has been around for a while now and thanks to on-going updates and innovation, the TV platform is still the best around....

Sonic Forces was originally announced as Project Sonic 2017 at a SEGA event during San Diego Comic Con in July 2016. Fast forward to today and Project Sonic 2017 is now Sonic Forces, a brand new Sonic game being developed by Sonic Team now available around the world. What can we expect in terms of gameplay? Which platforms is it available for? Here, we discuss the Sonic Forces platforms, best deals, the latest trailers and what to expect from the game....