Grandparents will tell you of their younger days when the kids were allowed to roam free, play on abandoned construction sites, ride their tricycles down motorways and generally remain unobserved for hours, only to reappear in time for dinner with their mum and dad having no idea where they’d been. Whilst this era of innocence and potentially fatal injury seems romantic, things are different today. Now, you can monitor where your children are going thanks to their smartphones and some special apps or gadgets....

Laptops and tablets are so much more convenient than desktop computers for the very obvious reason of portability—you can’t (or certainly shouldn’t) lug a desktop PC between your home and office or on holiday with you. The portable computer’s limitation, though, is screen size and often a lack of ports to plug devices into. Some laptops have just one or two ports included as standard, and you need one of those for charging....

Borderlands is probably this year’s most bizarre movie, although it has a strong rival in The Crow . The adaptation of the critically and audience-acclaimed first-person shooter game franchise should be a smash hit – but it’s a massive disappointment. In recent years, game adaptations have finally picked up steam – at least where TV series are concerned. Netflix’s Arcane , HBO’s The Last of Us and Prime Video’s Fallout won the hearts of viewers and critics alike....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Brother’s latest standalone colour laser printer is a good all-rounder without being exceptional and should appeal to SMEs wanting volume printing at a reasonably high speed and good quality. Printing costs are not especially economical though. Best Prices Today: Brother HL-L8350CDW There’s nothing remotely flash about this printer as it’s styled in unassuming shades of black and cream, designed to slot into your other office furniture without calling attention to itself....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s no question that the Brother MFC-J870DW has a host of excellent features including optical-disc direct printing and touchscreen controls. While it showcases NFC capability this will be of limited appeal. Wireless photo print speeds are very disappointing. Best Prices Today: Brother MFC-J870DW review This is the first inkjet to enable Near Field Communication (NFC) and it’s been released alongside the similarly NFC-friendly A3 version, the MFC-J6920DW....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Whole Home Wi-Fi does a great job in an average UK home and should eliminate any deadspots. It should also give you a reliable connection at the farthest points from the router, enabling HD video streaming in places where before you may have had a very weak signal. It’s good to see BT updating the Whole Home Wi-Fi and adding features such as a guest network, with more promised in the future....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Choetech’s Dual USB Car Charger is a simple device made clever. If you’re choosing a car charger for your phone, you won’t go far wrong with this. Best Prices Today: Choetech Dual-USB Car Charger C0046 Not all car phone chargers are created equal, and Choetech’s Dual USB Car Charger is one of the better examples of its breed. Find out more in our Choetech C0046 review....

Nothing has once again launched out two stylish and intriguing mid-range phones , the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro . While they of course share a lot in common, some key differences might sway you one way or the other. The base Phone (3a) seems like a great buy with a capable camera setup, unique design and solid specs. The Pro version, however, brings some notable upgrades but also a heftier price tag....

Cybercriminals will use any and all tactics to make money, and the bad guys have been quick to capitalise on the global outbreak of coronavirus. There are already thousands of virus-related scams. In fact, research by Trend Micro has shown that there are over 300,000 unique threats, the majority of which are malicious emails. Infographic: Statista How to avoid Coronavirus scams If you want to avoid being scammed, do not open email attachments without first checking that the email is genuine and that the file extension is appropriate for the type of file....

Tabletop gaming is finally having its moment in the spotlight, thanks to a streaming giant investing in one of the leading teams in this area. Last week, Critical Role announced an air date for its animated series The Legend of Vox Machina. The adventure show is based on a Dungeons & Dragons campaign from 2015, run to cult acclaim online by the group Critical Role. If you’re not familiar with tabletop gaming, it’s exactly what it says on the tin – any game that can played on table, including board games, dice games, card games, and more....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great performance for a wide array of tasks Big, high-res, fast refreshing screen Good quality metal build Convenient, fast fingerprint reader Reasonable price Good battery life Cons Skimps on ports Gets warm to the touch and loud under load Heavy, big power brick needed for high performance scenarios Our Verdict Great battery life and respectable graphics collide in this affordable Dell. It’s a very good laptop....

Luxury French audio brand Devialet has announced the latest addition to its growing audio roster. It comes in the form of a new high-end all-in-one soundbar dubbed Dione, and in true Devialet fashion, it’s unique in both form and audio performance. First up, it’s one of the thinnest soundbars around measuring in at 77mm tall – an impressive feat when you consider the full 5.1.2 surround sound setup on offer from the all-in-one....

With the world slowly but surely returning to some form of normality, cinematic releases are following suit. Spider-Man: No Way Home brought people back to theatres in droves, and it seemed like the days of streaming-first releases were over – especially for the entertainment giant Disney. But, alas, this isn’t the case for one specific part of the Disney empire. The next Pixar film, Turning Red , has been confirmed to get a Disney+ streaming release on 11 March 2022, with no plans for the film to hit cinemas at all....

It’s been 20 years since Keira Knightley and Matthew MacFadyen appeared on-screen as Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. Therefore, a new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice was only a matter of time. For this series, Netflix decided to get on board, planning to create a six-episode series based on the classic novel. As Alderton put it ( via Tudum ): Once in a generation, a group of people get to retell this wonderful story, and I feel very lucky that I get to be a part of it....

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have arrived again, with their promise of great deals on products and services. But, while you’re online trying to snap up an amazing discount, there are plenty of scam artists lying in wait for the moment you click the Buy button. So, how can you avoid the most common threats and stay safe while you shop this holiday season? Norton has been protecting people’s data for many years and here’s some of its useful tips on how to stop yourself being scammed....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cleans right up to walls Lies flat to clean under furniture Hot water mopping Brush cleaning with hot water Hot air drying Cons Fairly heavy 800ml tank feels too small Our Verdict The Dreame H15 Pro Heat’s unique selling point is its 85°C/185°F hot water mopping but that’s not the only reason to buy it. It’s easy to manoeuvre and effective in use and, if you don’t mind its price, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed by its performance....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cool design, smart tech matches your circadian cycle, easy to use Cons Expensive, head doesn’t swivel Our Verdict The Dyson Lightcycle task light comes at a high price, but offers to return your body and mind to its proper circadian cycle through its smart technology and precise controls, for about the cost of a year’s gym membership. If you value the quality of your light, then the extra investment might make sense to you – especially if it lasts the 60 years that Dyson promises....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive, thoughtful design Good overall sound overall for a speaker its size IPX7 weather resistance Cons Minimal bass Bright yellow accents are matter of taste (but also of purpose) Our Verdict The Edifier MP100 Plus is portable, weather-resistant, and sonically competitive with the JBL Clip series. It does, however, run a slight deficit in terms of thump, as do most personal speakers. Price When Reviewed...

New Fire TVs, Echo devices and Alexa updates were all on the agenda at the company’s biggest hardware event of the year. Below is our live blog of the event, which tells you everything you need to know. 15.06 UTC : First up: the all-new Echo Show 8. It has upgraded audio to cut down on background noise. There’s new room adaptation technology that fine tunes playback. The new Echo Show will respond to where you are in the room and show different content....

The streaming service train just can’t be stopped, and CNN is one of the latest broadcasters to expand into this new medium with CNN+. The company is not far from debuting the platform. But what type of content will be available to stream on CNN+, when will it release, and will it be exclusive to America? We have everything you need to know. You can also check out our similar guide for Netflix’s new social media platform, N-Plus ....