Almost a year after Sony confirmed its existence , the company has finally unveiled the design of the upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset. Announcing the news via a PlayStation Blog post , the design is a largely white affair to match the aesthetic of the PlayStation 5 – complete with microscopic PlayStation symbols across its body – and builds upon what was offered with the original PSVR headset. Sony’s SVP of Platform Experience, Hideaki Nishino, explains that the orb-like design of the PSVR2 headset is intended to match the PSVR 2 Sense controllers, with the shape representing “the 360-degree view that players feel when they enter the virtual reality world”....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lightweight and compact Great sound Long battery life Mic for calls Cons Sound varies depending where it’s sat Could be louder Our Verdict Lovely little speaker that can kick out some great audio, so long as you place it on the right surface. Best Prices Today: Sony SRS-XB100 Sony has a solid track record when it comes to compact Bluetooth speakers. I’ve owned a few myself over the years, so when the company announced a new model it immediately went to the top of my review list....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium build Incredibly capable cameras Excellent battery life Headphone jack Front-facing speakers Cons Cameras take work and patience Only two years of software and security updates Slow charging Our Verdict The Sony Xperia 5 IV is better than the Xperia 1 IV. It’s a more sensible size, has a great display, has solid battery life, and its cameras – though they make you work for results – are excellent....

Sony has only just launched the Xperia XZ2 Premium but almost simultaneously announced the Xperia XZ3 at IFA 2018 in Berlin. The firm’s roadmap might be tricky to understand but nevertheless, here are all the details you need on the XZ3 including release date and specs. Typically, Sony launches multiple new phones at IFA including a Compact model for those looking for a smaller handset. However, this year it’s simply the XZ3 on its lonesome....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Best Prices Today: Spotcam Sense Pro Home security has gone high-tech, and more and more people are installing CCTV cameras. The modern home security camera can be set up in just a few minutes and all you need is a smartphone to keep tabs on events. The Spotcam Sense is the evolution of the Spotcam HD and is quite different to the Eva , which I reviewed a year ago....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The fine irony of the DS218 is that seen in isolation it’s an excellent platform, but jammed between the DS218Play and the DS218+ leaves it little room for manoeuvre. With QNAP now offering Dual-LAN for less money and RAM upgradability, the DS218 needed to be less expensive or be similarly enhanced. The DS218 is a superb NAS enclosure but fails to outshine the DS218Play sufficiently to make it a no-brainer....

CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) is always a bang to start the year. The humongous annual tech show in Las Vegas sees big and small brands from around the world show their latest and greatest wares. From the genuinely useful to the absolutely bizarre, it’s got everything and CES 2025 is no different. As usual, we’ve been clocking up ridiculous step counts around the show floors in order to find the best new gadgets you’ll want to buy this year....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Plenty of processing power 10GbE LAN Upgradeable to 12GB RAM Five Bays Cons Lacks USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports No PCIe slot RAM upgrade requires dismantling case Our Verdict While it costs a good bit more than the F4, the F5-422 offers greater flexibility and the potential to better exploit the 10GbE networking. Half the price of a comparable Synology box, this looks like a bargain to anyone needing a small business NAS with plenty of punch....

2024 has only just begun, but Samsung already has a contender for the biggest smartphone launch of the year. The Galaxy S24 series of flagship phones are here, and there are three handsets to choose from: the regular S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra . All of them get access to a range of new AI functionality , though several other features are exclusive to the Ultra . Here’s everything you need to know about the new phones, including release date, pricing and all the key specs and features....

When was the last time you actually printed one of your photos and had it framed? If you’re anything like us, it’s been years – which is why digital photo frames are a great way to make the most of your pictures. Instead of your best shots and your happiest memories languishing on your phone or in the cloud, they can be displayed in HD on your bookshelf or bedside table....

The PlayStation 5 has been around for over two years and there are plenty of stellar games on the platform available to anyone that has actually managed to get their hands on the next-gen consoles amidst worldwide stock shortages. However, according to Sony in early 2023, the shortage is officially over and it’ll be much easier to get your hands on the console going forward. From first-party exclusives like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart to stellar third-party titles like Elden Ring and Stray, there’s a PS5 title to suit your preference....

Sony has been refining its official PlayStation controllers for years, and although it’s not quite the DualSense controller bundled with the PS5 , the PS4’s iteration – the DualShock 4 – is a great controller, with an ergonomic design and functionality like motion controls and a touchpad. Still, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement, and there’s a whole ecosystem of third-party PlayStation 4 controllers that offer something a little different....

Although we’re still a long way from seeing the kind of humanoid robots featured in films, you can now buy robots for your home. Robot vacuum cleaners are the most obvious example, but there are also toys – most of which have great educational value as they’re designed to motivate kids (or even curious adults) to learn to code. Because these robots let your first coding attempts make something happen in the physical world, they’re an even better learning tool than block-style coding apps which have become popular....

Announced at MWC 2018 in February, the phone is made with 3D curved glass, an always-on fingerprint sensor, IP68 waterproofing and a significantly nicer design than previous models. You can find out more about it in our Xperia XZ2 review , and see what we thought of its smaller cousin in the XZ2 Compact review . The XZ2 is priced at £699 SIM-free, with the Compact version at £529, and we couldn’t find it any cheaper than that yet....

Unsurprisingly, this adaptation of Tolkien’s lore did not disappoint when it came to numbers. It attracted a whopping 25 million viewers on opening day, obliterating the 10 million set by HBO’s Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon just over a week prior. This was likely helped by the headline-dominating publicity regarding the sheer expense of this new fantasy series. The production for the first season alone allegedly cost around $462 million (£399 million) which works out to around $57 million (£49 million) per episode – nearly twice the cost of Stranger Things season four ....

Motorola has gone a little crazy trying to compete with Chinese companies in recent years, releasing new budget- and mid-range phones on what feels like a monthly basis throughout 2019, and that trend looks to continue in 2020. New Motorola-branded smartphones all have a USP, as any good product should. The One Vision is great for entertainment, the One Action is ideal for stabilised video and the One Macro is perfect for up-close shots....

In summary Affordable student-focused tablet Modest specs with bundled S Pen Arrives 5 September After considerable speculation, Samsung has finally launched its affordable Galaxy Tab S10 Lite tablet , and it’s seemingly being targeted at students preparing to start another term. It had been heavily leaked in recent weeks, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is now official. It packs a 10.9-inch, 2112 x 1320, 90Hz TFT screen with a peak brightness of 600 nits....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Strong performance Attractive display Solid battery life Fast 100W charging Cons Hit-and-miss cameras Cluttered software Only three Android OS updates Our Verdict The 200 Pro is an impressive smartphone which could easily pass for a £1,000+ handset. However, extended usage reveals camera and software frustrations, while the software update commitment could be better. Best Prices Today: Honor 200 Pro Chinese tech company Honor is making a name for itself in Europe....

The X- Men franchise gets a horror spin-off with the highly anticipated The New Mutants. Departing from bright, candy-coloured palettes and backslapping camaraderie found in the Avengers and Thor films, the treatment here is dark and consciously creepy. And we’re excited. Here’s everything we know about The New Mutants so far, including release dates, trailers, cast, and rating restrictions. When is The New Mutants’ Release Date? The film is officially set to release in the US and the UK on 2 August, 2019 after being rescheduled twice....

Ninja seems to be aiming for a new market with its Crispi air fryer. It’s unlike anything else the brand has made. Ninja air fryers and countertop cookers are, characteristically, heavy, chunky appliances that you’ll need to clear a big space in your kitchen to house. Of course, this implies that you have a big space in your kitchen in the first place. Or even a kitchen. But that’s not the reality for a lot of people....