The Oculus Rift , HTC Vive and PlayStation VR are fully established and offer a range of titles for you to experience, which begs the question – which games should we be looking forward to this year? 2018 offered a number of new VR games, but 2019 looks to be the year that VR games truly come into their own. But what have we got to look forward to in the near future?...
When the Curiosity rover arrived on Mars two months ago it was just about the best public relations exercise that NASA could have hoped for, short of actually landing a human on the red planet. “They’ve really done a lot for the agency to make people think it’s cool to work at NASA again,” says senior computer scientist Chris Mattmann, who works at Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL), one of ten NASA centres....
At a glance Pros Comfortable and sturdy for long periods Premium and fashionable design Impressive audio Considering the open-ear build Cons Expensive Some software issues No wireless charging Our Verdict There are no earbuds on the market like the Bose Ultra Open, which deliver on their promise of all-day comfort. However, they’re not ideal if you’re on a tight budget. Best Prices Today: Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Bose is one of the biggest players in the headphone market and is known for its very impressive noise cancelling cans....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict £125/$155 is a lot to pay for a toothbrush that doesn’t offer any smart functionality at all, but for a certain user the slick design and USB charging will be enough to outweigh those concerns. Those features mean the Bruzzoni brush is not only convenient, but also one of the best looking toothbrushes around – you’ve just got to decide how much you care about Instagramming your dental routine....
Not only is it spring cleaning time but if you’re stuck indoors, everything that’s not quite right with your home is probably annoying you a thousand times more than usual – a manky carpet being a case in point. Obviously, we’re also all much more aware of cleaning and how useful a steam cleaner can be to help disinfect surfaces. Vax is selling its highly rated Platinum Power Max cleaner for £249....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict This is a stunning return to form for a franchise that many people were just about ready to write off. By being big and bold with the return of its most successful tentpole, Activision has given a new lease of life to the shooter. The single player campaign, “regular” multiplayer and even the sublime 2 v 2 Gunfight mode are great reasons to re-up if you’ve been away from the series for a while....
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare had soldiers in space, but according to Activision, it didn’t resonate well with players. Call of Duty: WWII takes the series back to its roots with gritty, intense gunplay and a completely rethought multiplayer experience. Call of Duty WW2 UK release date During the worldwide reveal of Call of Duty WW2 on 26 April 2017, Activision announced that the upcoming WW2 shooter would be released in the UK on 3 November 2017 , in line with previous Call of Duty titles (Infinite Warfare was released on 4 November 2016, and Black Ops 3 was released on 6 November 2015)....
Last week, House of the Dragon showed the consequences of revenge and mistakes, with the show adapting the infamous Blood and Cheese arc from George R.R. Martin’s book. As both Team Green and Team Black struggle to come to terms with what has happened, many puppet-masters behind the scenes try to turn this horrific event into a political statement. Meanwhile, others seek further revenge, only resulting in more bloodshed. If you want to catch up on what happened in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 2, we’ve rounded up all the major plot points below....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The SurBook Mini is not the best Windows 2-in-1 you’ll find, and in fact is only a 2-in-1 if you’re prepared to pay the extra cash for the keyboard. But for the small amount of money you pay, it is a nicely designed and usable budget Windows tablet, provided you don’t try to throw too much at it at once and keep a PD charger to hand....
After breaching the Dutch CA (Certification Authority) DigiNotar, Iranian hackers managed to sign forged certificates for the domains of spy agencies CIA, Mossad and MI6. Leading certification authorities like VeriSign and Thawte were also targeted, as were Iranian dissident sites. The cyber attack on DigiNotar, a Dutch subsidiary of VASCO Data Security International Inc, is much more serious than previously thought. Last July hackers gained access to the network and infrastructure of several of DigiNotar’s CAs....
We’ve got tips for cleaning your appliances and tips for using appliances to clean: here are the best hacks we’ve tried. Clean your blender without touching it Fill your blender two-thirds full of warm water. Add two drops of washing-up liquid. Blend. Rinse well. Rinse again. Make sure you don’t add more washing-up liquid unless you want a fun foam party on your counter. (Okay, I lied. You still have to touch the blender to empty out the soapy water....
Samsung’s Galaxy A series has long been a popular choice for a mid-range phone , offering a great blend of performance, features, and affordability. With the recent releases of the Galaxy A55 and the Galaxy A35 , there are now two more compelling options to consider. However, which one is the better choice? Although we have not yet had the opportunity to test both of these phones, their specifications and prices say enough for us to be able to pick an initial winner....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Outstanding performance Excellent screen Cheaper than before Cons Bland plastic design Unappealing software Cameras just OK Our Verdict With the Poco F6, the brand has leant into its key strengths, offering phenomenal performance at an even lower price. It hasn’t done all that much to address weaknesses elsewhere, but the Poco F6 remains an excellent option for gamers and performance hounds on a budget....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Decent sound quality Affordable Wireless charging Cons ANC is weak Super X-Fi has limits Frustrating controls Our Verdict The Creative Zen Air buds deliver some enjoyable tones and pump out a decent amount of volume. But the appeal is lessened by weak ANC, the awkward Super X-Fi feature and unresponsive controls. Best Prices Today: Creative Zen Air Creative is a brand that’s been around for a very long time....
Being a tech journalist and a dad means that I lean into what gadgets can do to make parenting life similar and easier. Fortunately, my most used parenting gadget just got even better in the form of a new model. The device in question is the CuboAi Smart Baby Monitor. I’ve been using it since my daughter was 6-months old and she just turned two before Christmas. Now things have been upgraded with the Monitor 3....
At a Glance Our Verdict There’s an awful lot to unpack in these first hours of Cyberpunk, and we haven’t even touched on the GTA-style driving (first- or third-person), the stimulant power-ups, or the story hints, including Keanu Reeves’ ‘digital ghost’ Johnny Silverhands. Mild reservations about the sexualisation and stereotypes aside, Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most impressive, ambitious games expected in 2020. The sprawling world, dense RPG elements, and visceral combat look phenomenal, and we can’t wait to get our hands on a controller for ourselves and make the move to Night City....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Plenty of power Impressive screen Great keyboard Robust design Cons Expensive Middling battery life Only USB-C High Delta E Our Verdict The Dell XPS 15 looks and feels fantastic, it’s powerful, and it has an excellent keyboard. Its screen is bold and vibrant, the speakers are top-notch, and its battery life will be good enough for a day of work in most situations too....
The BBC reality series, Destination X, has been one of the most talked-about UK shows on TV throughout August. The competition is based on the award-winning Belgian format launched in 2023 on commercial broadcaster VTM, and mixes mind-bending puzzles with intrepid travel. Essentially, it’s like Race Across the World meets The Traitors . The first season came to a dramatic close tonight, but rumours about the future of the show are already beginning to circulate....
This year, the Walt Disney Company has an important reason to celebrate, namely the 100th anniversary of its founding. The famous media conglomerate was established in 1923 by the Disney brothers, Walt and Roy. At that time, it was just an animation studio. However, over the years, the company has evolved into a gigantic enterprise, one of the most significant in the contemporary world of cinema. Yet, animated films are the emblem of Disney, the cornerstone of its identity....
If you’re wondering whether a VPN makes you anonymous, you’re not alone. It’s a question we’re asked a lot. Some VPN services advertise anonymity as one of their features, usually alongside being the “fastest”, which is always a bold claim. It sounds great: when you’re connected to the internet via a VPN you can visit websites, download files and watch videos without anyone knowing who’s doing it. The short answer is that a VPN does hide your activity , but you can end up revealing your identity in various ways that a VPN can’t protect you from....
