At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Smooth gaming performance Big 120Hz screen Affordable Cons Poor colour performance Chunky Our Verdict If you want maximum frames per second on a big screen at an affordable price, the Acer Nitro 5 does just that. Albeit with a few caveats. Best Prices Today: Acer Nitro 5 (A517-51) Gaming laptops are expensive, but you can find some for more affordable prices. Acer is known for good value computers and the Nitro 5 is a great example of this, offering decent design and specs for a reasonable asking price....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stress & SpO2 monitoring Slim design 7-day battery Cons Awkward app No third-party support Our Verdict Comprehensive tracking features and a slim design make the Amazfit GTS 2 an attractive value proposition, but if you can afford to spend a little more you’ll find smoother software from Apple and Fitbit’s affordable offerings. Best Prices Today: Amazfit GTS 2 The Amazfit GTS 2 is yet another affordable, functional, fitness-focussed smartwatch from Chinese wearable giant Huami....

Despite the introduction of the iPad and the harsh words of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, netbooks will continue to thrive, say analysts and commentators, who cite the iPad’s missing features and relatively high price. During the launch yesterday, Jobs called netbooks ‘cheap laptops’ that tried but failed to create a third category between smartphones and laptops. “The problem is that netbooks aren’t better than anything,” Jobs said. Au contraire, said commentators, who called the iPad nothing more than an overgrown iPod Touch....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Bright screen Slick operating system Great for tracking sports & workouts Cons Works exclusively with iPhones Not as many fitness metrics as the competition Topographical maps cover US only Our Verdict With so few user-perceptible upgrades over the original, it isn’t worth upgrading to the Ultra 2. However, for everyone else, it’s a phenomenal smartwatch with very decent battery life. Best Prices Today: Apple Watch Ultra 2 The Apple Watch Ultra is squarely aimed at adventurers: divers, hikers and other athletes who need a rugged, long-lasting smartwatch that can cope with endurance events and extreme weather....

The next Assassin’s Creed is finally here. We’re all ready to enter the halls of Valhalla, as the Viking-themed entry in Ubisoft’s fantasy-history franchise arrives on current and next-gen consoles and PC. As usual you’ll step into the shoes of an historical figure – here a Norwegian raider, either male or female – and run around the place sneaking, stabbing, and generally getting up to no good. In this case you’ll be doing all that no-good in old timey England, making this that rare videogame that gives a prominent role to Essex....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Asus has a habit of getting things right with Chromebooks, and in the C302CA it has another success. The elegant design, light weight, powerful components, and long battery life make it an easy device to recommend. Yes, it might seem a bit expensive for a device of this type, but we don’t feel you’re being short changed in any way. If you’re happy to spend £500, then this is the best Chromebook you can buy....

Asus’s Republic of Gamers phones are a favourite of those who enjoy gaming on the go, due to the power and dedicated features on the devices that make playing the latest titles a breeze. Now, the company has unveiled the latest generation of handsets to wear the name: the ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Ultimate. Here’s what you need to know about the world’s most powerful gaming phones – or read our ROG Phone 7 Ultimate review to get our first-hand thoughts....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stunning OLED display Superb versatility Great speakers Excellent battery life Cons Very expensive Heavy and bulky No discrete GPU Limited ports Our Verdict The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is a compelling first-gen foldable that works well as a laptop, tablet or something in between. But most people will want to hold off on buying one for now, especially at this price. Best Prices Today: Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED Most of the laptops people buy have the same core design, but there are no shortage of companies trying to change that....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict After using the Asus UX301LA for a while, it leaves us with no major complaints, it works excellently as a portable computer and is unlikely to cause any problems.??But it equally lacks a single wow-factor feature that make us love it. It gets the job done, but no more. Although Asus has clearly avoided plastic where it can, the UX301LA doesn’t have the quality feel of a £1400 computer, which is more expensive than many other Ultrabooks....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Asus ZenPad 10 is far too slow and has too basic a spec for us to heartily recommend it to all users. Power users should stay well away, but Android beginners may find this tablet can meet all their needs at an affordable price. We like the AudioDock keyboard, though it isn’t infallible, while sound is good and the screen offers a large space for enjoying media....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive design Lightweight Affordable Cons Slow Overheats Dull display Our Verdict The Avita Pura, is attractive and budget-friendly, but slow performance and a mediocre display makes it difficult to recommend. Best Prices Today: Avita Pura 14 Laptop US lifestyle brand Avita makes a comeback with the 14in Avita Pura as a follow up to last year’s sleek, premium-looking but budget Avita Liber. How does the Pura compare?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to set up and use Can form part of a mesh network Good desktop user interface Great value for money Cons Cheaper Wi-Fi 6 routers are available Mobile apps need work Our Verdict Capable and highly configurable, the Fritz!Box 7530 AX is a solid Wi-Fi 6 router which can be turned to a variety of purposes, and can be set up to suit practically any household....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Half the price of DJI’s batteries but just as good, this compatible Phantom 3 battery will let you fly for up to 23 minutes. So if you’re after spares so you can fly for longer, this is a great deal. Best Prices Today: Intelligent Flight Battery for Phantom 3 DJI’s replacement battery prices aren’t cheap, yet the single battery that comes with a Phantom or Mavic is rarely enough for most people....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great sound Comfortable fit Very good battery life iOS and Android friendly Cons No in-ear detection No EQ control No hi-res support No wireless charging Our Verdict The Beats Studio Buds+ have most of the features of AirPods Pro, and even add extra Android compatibility, for less money. Best Prices Today: Beats Studio Buds+ Apple bought Beats two years before the first AirPods were announced....

You’ve probably seen plenty of iPhone users waving their handsets in front of pay points at coffee shops, restaurants, and high street retailers to make their purchases with Apple Pay . Those of an Android persuasion can do just the same with a number of different apps. We’ve gathered together the best alternatives to Android Pay so you can tap and pay, collect your loyalty rewards, or keep your travel tickets close at hand, all on your Android smartphone ....

Electric bikes come in all shapes and sizes. You can get a fold-up city bike, an off-road mountain bike, a step-through shopper and plenty more besides. E-bikes are fast becoming the obvious choice for replacing short car journeys, because they’re better for the environment, help you get fit – or stay in shape – and can save money in the long run. And if you wanted to take your child to school or buy some groceries, you might want to take a look at a cargo bike, which is designed for carrying – you guessed it – cargo....

Game subscription services are all the rage in 2019 – why pay £40-60 for a single game for your PS4 or Xbox One when you can pay a fraction of that for a game subscription service that provides access to a range of games? Exactly! But now we’ve got you intrigued, we’ve got some bad news – there’s not a single subscription service that rules them all (aka the Netflix of Games), but there are several impressive services available....

Gaming chairs offer improved comfort and support over long periods of gaming, but as with most game-related products, they can get expensive pretty quickly. That makes finding a good money-saving deal all the more important. That’s where we at Tech Advisor come in; we’ve searched the web for the best value gaming chair deals in the UK right now, and list them here. Best Gaming chair deals for June 2021 What to look for when buying a gaming chair When you’re on the market for a gaming chair, there are several factors you should consider as, unlike most standard chairs, gaming chairs aren’t always one-size-fits-all....

We love laptops and PCs but not when they slow down to the point where you want to throw them out the window. All technology slows and and gets clogged up over time, it’s inevitable but clever software in the form of PC cleaners can quickly fix problems, free up space and get your machine zipping along in no time. You might not even be running low on storage space, but it can be difficult to figure out why your machine feels like it’s running through a muddy bog....

2019’s Samsung Galaxy S10 phones offer top-tier specs. As of February, the phones are available in four models, which includes the Galaxy S10, a bigger Galaxy S10 Plus, the affordable Galaxy S10e, and an even more affordable S10 Lite. Plus, now that the Galaxy S20 range phones have arrived, you can pick one up an S10 at an ever better price. Here w e’ve rounded up the best Samsung Galaxy S10 deals both on contract and SIM-free....