Even with super-fast broadband, it can be tricky to share a video with family, friends or colleagues. A short video lasting just a few minutes recorded on your phone could easily be several hundred megabytes, so how do you go about sending it? You can’t use email*, and instant messaging services are mostly ruled out. Even if you can send videos via WhatsApp or Messenger, they’ll reduce the quality to a level that’s probably unacceptable to most parties....

These days, many smartphones have excellent cameras, with artificial intelligence (AI) allowing even casual photographers to take great photos. But if you don’t think your Android phone or iPhone ‘s small screen is ideal for displaying images, there’s a simple and inexpensive solution. With the help of a Chromecast, it’s easy to display them on your TV instead. All you need is a Chromecast, Google’s tiny gadget that connects to your TV via an HDMI port and can be used to ‘cast’ all sorts of photos and videos from your phone (or other devices)....

Trading in your old tech is a win-win situation. You clear out the clutter and get some money to put towards another purchase – and your unused gadgets are kept out of landfill. Right now, Walmart has partnered with CExchange to run a trade-in scheme for old tech: Gadgets to Gift Cards. Send in your old tech items and you’ll get an e-gift card to spend at Walmart. Here’s how it works....

If your iPhone is locked to a particular network, it can be truly frustrating. Some iPhones will only work with a SIM card provided to the carrier they’re locked to – O2, EE, Three or Vodafone, for example. But there are other ways to unlock your iPhone so that you can use any SIM card. Here, we show you how. Some iPhones are easier to unlock than others, depending on the carrier and the phone’s circumstances....

Phone contracts are a great way of getting the expensive handset you want without paying for the whole thing upfront. You can get an iPhone, Galaxy or similar for around £35 per month with no initial handset cost. Of course, the 24 months of paying £35 will subsidise the cost of the phone. Thanks, maths. The four major UK operators, and some of the smaller ones, offer you early upgrades. This can often be free, and it’s basically to commit you to paying another long-term contract with them....

Stories is the new, but not so innovative feature from Facebook. It allows users to post images or 20 second long videos to their timeline. These images and videos are available to view for up to 24 hours, much like the way Snapchat and Instagram have been using. We show you how to use Facebook’s latest feature. So firstly its important to note, at the time of writing, Facebook Stories is not available on the desktop version of Facebook, so to use the new feature you will have to use the Mobile application....

More and more people are shifting from console to PC when it comes to gaming, simply because a powerful gaming PC can provide better graphics and frame rates than can be achieved by either the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One – and high-end gaming PCs can easily outperform the PS4 Pro. Even the confirmed specs of the PS5 , due out later this year, can’t compete with some high-end gaming PCs ....

It’s a little-known fact that a new online payment verification system will come into force on 14 September 2019. It’s designed to make online shopping safer and to reduce fraud, but will require a kind of two-factor authentication, typically a one-time passcode (OTP) that’s sent to you as a text message. This is the reason why online retailers are currently asking customers to provide their mobile phone number, although apparently the vast majority of retailers don’t yet know about the new system....

EastEnders – one of the biggest soaps on UK TV – is finally back on our screens after the pandemic delaying filming numerous times. If, however, if you’re not based in the UK (or you’re abroad on holiday), then you probably won’t be able to tune into the BBC on your telly. However, there is a workaround that we’ve found through using a VPN and a channel catch-up service. We have a similar guide for watching The Great British Bake Off in America, and for watching Line of Duty abroad ....

After a long wait (and a rocky end to Trump’s term in office), Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States today. He will be sworn in alongside Kamala Harris, who will become the Vice President – the first woman, African-American and Asian-American to hold the role. Despite the violent events of 6 January, in which a group of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol during a session to count the Electoral College vote, the inauguration will still take place in Washington DC today....

At a Glance Our Verdict An extremely-capable all-rounder, Huawei has ensured that the Mate 30 Pro has the hardware innovation to tackle even the most potent competitors on the market. Its quad-camera may change the tide of video capture superiority against Apple, the new Kirin chipset will be able to outpace most of the current silicon on the market and the phone’s battery and fast-charging chops mean it outlasts most other phones out there....

When is the Huawei P10 release date? The Huawei P10 is now available in the UK following a 31 March 2017 release date. The good news is most UK mobile operators are offering the P10 on contract, although the P10 Plus is yet to be made available. How much does the Huawei P10 cost in the UK? Following the MWC 2017 announcement, Huawei announced that the Huawei P10 will set consumers back around £569....

Updated on 3 September: to include UK and European pricing. Huawei is bringing its latest high-end hardware to Europe, as the updated MateBook X Pro laptop and MatePad Pro tablets make the leap from China to the Western market. Both initially launched in China in late July, so it’s been a relatively quick turnaround for an international debut, timed to make the most of the IFA trade show in Berlin this week....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely easy to use Lightweight and compact Crisp, clear audio Affordable Cons Only one recording mode No physical sound controls No software or customisation Our Verdict The HyperX SoloCast’s compact design, ease of use and clear audio make it a great first step into the world of USB mics – especially at this price. Best Prices Today: HyperX SoloCast microphone A decent microphone usually costs in excess of £100/US$100, but many people starting out can’t afford to drop that sort of money on just one area of their setup....

There’s plenty of hubbub online right now about the eagerly awaited trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, but as a life-long MCU fan who’s watched everything from Marvel Zombies to Werewolf by Night, I need that trailer to convince me that the next big team-up for our heroes is worth seeing on day one because right now, my enthusiasm has stalled. For those who aren’t plugged into the current chatter, we have confirmation that the first-ever trailer for Avengers: Doomsday will be shown as part of screenings for Avatar: Fire and Ash , which is set to release 19 December....

While rumours suggested that a substantial redesign was in the works for the 2020 iMac, it doesn’t seem to be the case. Apple has lifted the lid on the 2020 iMac range, offering huge upgrades to the 27in range – including 10th-gen Intel chips, an improved display, webcam and speakers – but unfortunately, it looks the same as it did in 2019, 2018, 2017… You get the picture. Still, it’s a bigger upgrade than we’ve seen in recent years, although a UK price hike will likely leave some disappointed....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good value performance 5G on a budget Fast charging Cons No ultrawide camera Cheap build Ugly UI Our Verdict The Infinix Zero 5G is the first 5G phone from the brand and it offers impressive performance for the money. However, an oddly disjointed camera and one of the uglier UIs on the market rule it out from serious Consideration. Best Prices Today: Infinix Zero 5G Hong Kong-based Infinix has been making steady strides towards becoming an established smartphone brand in recent years....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The new Intocircuit Power Castle PC13000 and PC15000 are nicely designed, representing excellent value and fast, easy charging for your phone and tablet away from the mains. The LCD display is a great inclusion at this price. Recommended. Best Prices Today: Intocircuit Power Castle PC13000/PC15000 Larger-capacity, upgraded versions of the PC Advisor Recommended PC11200 , the Intocircuit Power Castle just got even better with the PC13000 and PC15000 power bank s , ideal emergency chargers for your phone or tablet away from the mains....

Google was yesterday launching its Nexus 6 , Nexus 9, Nexus Player and Android Lollipop but tonight it was Apple’s turn to announce the iPad Air 2. The iPad’s launch may not have garnered as much hype and enthusiasm as the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (and the Apple Watch ) but this is still one of the most important tablet launches of the year. iPad Air 2: New features Apple hasn’t really changed the design of the iPad with this new model....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great design Large display Compatible with Pro accessories Cons Touch ID can be hard to locate £100/$100 price hike Thicker bezels than Pro range Our Verdict The iPad Air is a versatile, capable tablet that’ll tempt many away from the iPad Pro 11, but it’s not as cheap as it once was. Best Prices Today: Apple iPad Air (2020, 64GB, Wi-Fi) The iPad Air has had an interesting history....