These days, ChromeOS and Chromebooks are more popular than ever. Most of it is because of their tight grip on the educational market – in many schools, their affordable price and decent performance makes them easy to recommend. However, not everyone knows that buying a Chromebook is not the only way to experience ChromeOS . A version known as ChromeOS Flex can be downloaded and installed on almost any device, totally free of charge....

Circle is an app that allows you to send and receive money around the world, completely free of charge. Gone are the days of awkwardly chasing friends and family for money they owe you, as now you can request it alongside a cool or funny GIF. Here, we explain how to use Circle to send and receive money around the world. If you’re more interested in using PayPal, we can show you how to use PayPal too....

Immersive sound formats once exclusive to the world of cinema have crept into our everyday lives, with both music and movie streaming services now offering compatibility with an array of spatial audio formats. The most recent addition is Apple Spatial Audio, joining an already busy market of 3D audio codecs including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Sony 360 Reality Audio, with each offering a unique spin on the immersive audio experience....

Google has only gone and done it. Following plenty of speculation, the company has confirmed that its new Pixel 10 series will be the first major Android handsets with Qi2 wireless charging built in. Until now, the only phone with the technology was the HMD Skyline , a mid-range device that was never likely to get much attention. Other smartphones, such as the OnePlus 13 , have supported Qi2, but only via a case....

As one of UK fintech’s closest guarded secrets came out this weekend, the spat between two of the UK’s most successful challenger bank founders and one-time cofounders — Starling’s Anne Boden and Monzo’s Tom Blomfield — has revealed plenty of ugly truths about the stresses of building a company and finding the right cofounder. In an extract from her upcoming book, Banking On It, serialised in The Sunday Times , Boden describes how Blomfield launched what she calls “a coup” in 2015....

And it has now sent out invites to the what it is calling a “Devices & Services and Ring event” on 28 September 2022 where we expect the unveiling of new products in its Echo, Fire TV and Ring ranges – and maybe others besides. It’s a private event that won’t be streamed to the public, so keep an eye on Tech Advisor’s home page as we’ll be there to bring you the news....

While the majority of smartphones available in 2020 feature a standard 60Hz display, there’s a growing trend of manufacturers using high refresh rate displays in their flagship smartphones to improve the overall experience, but what does that mean in practical terms? We explain the key differences between 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz and why you’ll never want to go back to using a 60Hz display on your smartphone again. What is a display refresh rate?...

A few months ago, the special episodes of Doctor Who boosted fan expectations for season 14. Three Anniversary Specials and one Christmas episode set up a new storyline, introducing Ncuti Gatwa as the Time Lord and Millie Gibson as his companion, Ruby Sunday. Season 14 of the beloved series is kicking off this week with a two-episode premiere. In most countries, including the US, the show will be available via Disney+, debuting on Friday, 10 May 2024....

Every time a major new version of Windows is released, Microsoft campaigns aggressively to get as many people to upgrade their devices as possible. That’s certainly been the case since Windows 11 arrived on 5 October. The new OS is a free upgrade for all compatible devices, with frequent reminders of its benefits via TV ads, social media and within Windows 10 itself. However, it doesn’t appear to have had the desired effect – yet....

Windows 11 is just around the corner, and it delivers significant changes to the Windows experience that has become so familiar. The user interface has been overhauled, with an all-new taskbar and many redesigned stock apps. There’s also new multitasking features and a dedicated widgets app, alongside plenty more changes Microsoft didn’t mention . Understandably, many people are keen to update their devices as soon as possible. That’s what seen thousands already download the Windows 11 beta , although as an early build we still don’t recommend it for your main PC....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Incredibly versatile: indoors, outdoors, and entirely wire free Great video quality, day or night Very affordable compared to the competition Cons Some features were still in development at press time Enabling all its features will really eat away at battery life Our Verdict A rechargeable battery makes the Battery Cam Pro Wyze’s most versatile low-priced home security camera to date. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive design Superfast charging Impressive performance & specs MIUI 13 works well Cons Useless macro camera Older Android 11 Our Verdict The 11i Hypercharge is an excellent example of a great mid-range phone and for many more reasons than its 120W charging. Solid performance, a stunning screen, good cameras and attractive design make it hard to beat. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge 5G For years, Xiaomi has wanted its Mi brand to break into India’s premium segment....

Xiaomi has unveiled its new 6.4in Max phablet running new MIUI 8. Here’s how you can buy the Xiaomi Mi Max in the UK, plus details on new features in MIUI 8.0 and the Xiaomi Mi Max UK release date, price and specifications. Also see: Xiaomi Mi 5 review There’s a new Mi Max 2 in town – check out what it has to offer. How to buy the Xiaomi Mi Max in the UK: Xiaomi Mi Max UK price Official pricing for the Xiaomi Mi Max is 1,499 yuan for the base model (3GB RAM, 32GB storage, Snapdrgaon 650), 1,699 yuan for the middle model (3GB RAM, 64GB storage, Snapdragon 652), and 1,999 yuan for the top-end model (4GB RAM, 128GB storage, Snapdragon 652)....

As part of Xiaomi’s 10 August livestream, the company showcased both its Mi Mix 4 smartphone and the Mi Pad 5 Series – a long-awaited return to the tablet space for the company – looking to give rivals like Apple and Samsung cause for concern. Xiaomi has moved from strength to strength in recent months, occupying practically every smartphone segment with at least one capable entry and delivering some of the best value on the market; finding itself at 338th on the Fortune Global 500 and surpassing Apple and Samsung in terms of global smartphone sales for the first time ever (based on July’s numbers from Counterpoint Research)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Fusion 15 has plenty going for it: good gaming and application performance, excellent battery life and a mechanical keyboard. It looks the part, and it’s cheaper than competitors. However, the lower price means that rivals offer better screens, punchier speakers and more design finesse. Best Prices Today: XMG Fusion 15 The XMG Fusion 15 is a German-made laptop with an RTX 2070 graphics chip, a Core i7 processor and a mechanical keyboard – alongside one of the most customisable specifications on the market....

After a long old wait for DC fans, the adaptation of the critically acclaimed comic Y: The Last Man finally has a TV adaptation. However, the good news has immediately been followed with the information that the show has not been renewed. If you’d like to know more about the series adaptation of Y: The Last Man, then keep on reading. We also have similar articles for other upcoming DC series, including Justice League Dark and Peacemaker ....

In summary Always-on Display to get more nuanced on Pixel Code found in early Android build Pixel fans set to test early hardware Google is developing a new, smarter take on the Always-on Display that could offer significant battery life gains to future Pixel smartphones . We often associate Pixel phones such as the Google Pixel 10 with smart features, but its AOD provision is one of the dumbest on the market at present....

In summary YouTube Recap rolling out now Analyses 2025 viewing history No watch history, no recap YouTube is issuing a new Spotify-like Recap feature that offers a breakdown of your year’s viewing – but not everyone will get it. For some time now, music services such as Spotify – and indeed YouTube Music itself – have ended the year with a summary of your listening habits over the previous 12 months....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It might seem strange to find a power bank at number one in our chart that doesn’t have an LCD screen, doesn’t support USB-C or Lightning, doesn’t have multiple outputs and doesn’t feature Quick Charge 3.0 support. But we stand by our claim that the Zendure A2 is absolutely the best personal power bank on the market. It’s compact. It’s good-looking. It’s fast. It’s super-tough....

When Google launched Street View back in 2007, few could have predicted the impact it would have. Vast swathes of the world have since been photographed, with Google returning to the most popular spots every few years. Many people are familiar with the classic Google Street View car, complete with a large 360 ° camera. But Street View isn’t limited to roads – images have been captured using a tricycle, camel, boat, snowmobile, underwater equipment and, of course, on foot....