At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Incredible battery life Near-unbreakable design Great value for money Cons Very heavy and bulky Underwhelming cameras Our Verdict If you need a rugged smartphone for outdoor use in extreme conditions, the Doogee S88 Pro is one of the best options, thanks to its ultra-durable design, solid performance and incredible 10,000mAh battery. Best Prices Today: Doogee S88 Pro Doogee is a brand you might be familiar with for its ultra-durable phones....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Very evenly matched to the slightly cheaper Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank, this Omaker S-X5 portable USB charger swaps a little style for improved performance, offering a torch and two fast-charging 2.1A outputs to the Lumsing’s one. If you’re looking to quickly and simultaneously charge two devices then this may be the better buy, yet it lacks that premium feel of the Lumsing. Best Prices Today: Omaker S-X5 10000mAh Power Bank The two power banks are very similar in size, with this Omaker S-X5 ever so slightly larger (at 158x23x63mm versus the Lumsing’s 138x59x20mm), but heavier at 290g versus 159g....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent performance Range of magnetic attachments Easy to use Great build quality Cons Expensive Our Verdict It’s eye-wateringly expensive but the astonishing performance, ease of use and wide range of handy magnetic attachments just about justifies its price. Best Prices Today: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer Hair drying technology hasn’t changed for around 50 years, mainly because of the bulky motors you find inside the dryers....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Hands-free cleaning Digital base station screen Lift-up mop Mops with cleaning solution Cons Heavy base station Power cable can loosen unnoticed Struggles with some low ridges Our Verdict The S1 Pro has an impressive feature set that allows it to care of its own maintenance. Cleaning really is a matter of pressing a button, or setting a schedule and letting the robot get on with it....

As 2026 begins, Google’s Pixel phones are undoubtedly some of the best handsets you can buy. A decade after the line made its debut, Google is now well-established as a leading smartphone maker, offering the synergy between hardware and software that no Android phone rivals can match. While Apple’s iPhone and Samsung Galaxy remain the big players in the UK and US, Pixels are definitely on an upward curve. There are various reasons to buy a Pixel over the competition, including some of the best cameras you’ll find on any smartphone....

The big Made by Google event has arrived and brought with it a selection of new Pixel devices. Hosted in New York by Jimmy Fallon, here’s everything Google announced and also what was missing. As confirmed ahead of the big day, the Pixel 10 phones were the stars of the show, but Google also had exciting news for wearable and audio fans alike. There was less happy news if you were waiting for other new Pixel devices, however....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Extreme Hangten brings a certain skater-style to the crowded Bluetooth market, but due to its relatively high price tag of £65, is unable to deliver a truly inspiring sound for its price. If this speaker was slightly less expensive, we could see it being recommended for those wanting a trendy looking speaker. Best Prices Today: Extreme Hangten Extreme Hangten review: Build Quality & Design First of all, within the packaging you’ll find the speaker, a neoprene carry case, a 3....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Built-in GPS Fitness features Sleep tracking Phone calls Voice assistants Cons Buckle-less strap Limited apps Our Verdict With the addition of a built-in GPS, fitness fanatics will enjoy the Versa 3 as a major upgrade to the previous Versa and Versa 2. And on-wrist calls mean Fitbit is catching up with the Apple Watch. It’s even better than the Versa 4! Best Prices Today: Fitbit Versa 3 The Versa 3 is Fitbit’s best fitness smartwatch, bested in its features only by the even more premium, health-focussed Fitbit Sense....

Samsung just announced the Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone , but early rumours make me way more excited for the Xiaomi 16. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge offers a broadly flagship-level experience at a decidedly flagship-level price, with the key twist of a 5.3mm-thick body. I can’t help thinking that Samsung is answering a question no one was asking, however, and may even be missing the point entirely. A fresh Xiaomi 16 leak really helped clarify things for me....

The fifth episode of Alien: Earth stands out from the rest of the series – not only is it entirely devoted to flashbacks, but it also has almost everything that’s been lacking so far. In episode 5, titled “In Space, No One…”, showrunner Noah Hawley takes viewers aboard the USCSS Maginot a dozen days before its crash. We have the chance to meet the crew, look around the deck, and finally solve the mystery of the tragic events on the ship....

At a Glance Our Verdict Both devices are pretty nifty in terms of turning your HDTV into a Smart TV. Right now, we’d suggest forking out an extra £20 and getting the Roku for more internet and local media streaming functionality. That said you can be sure Google is going to grow in app support for the Chromecast as time goes by, which will make its £30 price tag look incredibly appealing for the average user looking to get BBC iPlayer and Netflix on their TV without having to hook up their laptop each time....

We’ll aim to answer all your questions and help you choose the right system for your home. If you’re buying only a single device, it doesn’t really matter too much, but most people decide that want more than one to cover the various areas of their home. Some people go as far as putting one in every room. The bad news is that there’s no easy answer to which system is the best, so you’re going to have to read on to find out more before making up your mind....

Google has leaked details for its own new Material 3 Expressive design language. The software giant will hold its next big Google I/O 2025 event later this month, where a bold new Material 3 Expressive UI is going to be unveiled on top of Android 16. However, while Google hasn’t been averse to issuing a few tips on its new design language, it probably didn’t intend to go quite as far as it just did....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Reliable whole-home coverage Simple setup Matter support Cons Disappointing performance Problems connecting to 6GHz Unintuitive Google Home app Our Verdict The Google Nest Wifi Pro is a slick-looking, well-priced package, but there are some serious teething problems. Poor speeds combined the relative scarcity of Wi-Fi 6E client devices right now means you may want to hold off until firmware updates improve performance – or buy a different system entirely....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Originally, Nexus phones stood out for being excellent value at a price that was low, but not the lowest. They weren’t an alternative to flagship phones, but they had the advantage of running stock Android and getting the next version more quickly. The 6P, though, is not only a flagship, but is arguably the best Android phone to buy at the moment. It won’t suit everyone due to its size, nor those looking for a phone with dual-SIM slots or a removable battery....

If you’ve ever wanted to factor in the carbon emissions of your flight or choose the most sustainable new appliance, these updates could help you. From this week on, Google will help users to search for eco-friendly products and services – if they’re in the US, at least. European users will have to wait until next year. In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai contextualised the updates as part of a Google initiative with the goal of helping “one billion people to make more sustainable choices by 2022”....

Very follows closely behind at just 99p more (£269.99) though you’ll have to pay £3.99 more for standard delivery. Click and Collect remains free. While Fitbit has its own Black Friday sale that continues until 1 December, you won’t find any discounts on the new models there. S ee our review of the Versa 3 , where it received 4.5/5 stars along with a Tech Advisor Recommended badge. The Fitbit Sense launched on 25 September and is Fitbit’s most expensive wearable – primarily because it’s loaded with extensive features....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Incredible sound Small and inConspicuous Siri is getting smarter Cons Not as smart as other speakers Only compatible with Apple devices No Bluetooth connectivity Our Verdict The HomePod Mini excels in the audio department despite its small stature, but it falls over in terms of connectivity – not just the smart devices it can control, but the smartphones and services it’s compatible with. Best Prices Today: Apple HomePod mini Apple is in the midst of a mini revolution, launching not only the iPhone 12 Mini but the HomePod Mini at its ‘Hi, Speed’ event in October 2020....

Honor is finally bringing its long-awaited Magic Vs foldable phone to fans outside China – and along with it a brand-new traditional flagship, the Magic 5 Pro. The Magic Vs made its debut last November in China, but it’s only now officially launched in Europe at the MWC trade show in Barcelona. The company’s second book-style foldable – similar to the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 – the Magic Vs is designed to work as well closed as it does when unfolded....

The highly anticipated Honor Magic 7 Pro has officially arrived in Europe and the UK ready to rival the Samsung Galaxy S25 and other top smartphones in 2025 with high-end specs and AI features. Alongside the Pro model, the more affordable Magic 7 Lite also joined the lineup earlier this month , catering to a broader audience. Both phones come equipped with the MagicOS 9.0, based on Android 15 and designed to seamlessly integrate AI into everyday tasks....