In summary: Tech Advisor reports Honor’s Magic V6 foldable phone will launch March 1st at MWC Barcelona, targeting Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold dominance with significant upgrades. The device may feature a 200MP camera, 7000mAh+ silicon-carbon battery, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for enhanced performance. Honor aims to set new foldable standards while competing against Samsung, Google, and Apple’s upcoming foldable offerings. Honor has revealed the date of its next major launch event – and we don’t have long to wait....

Honor has officially unveiled a new series of gaming-focused phones in the Honor Win, and they promise to pack some absolutely monstrous battery life. The company recently confirmed that it would be launching the Honor Win line in China on December 26. The company then promptly revealed the design of these phones by putting up pre-order pages on its website . There will be two Honor Win phones, it seems: the Honor Win, and the Honor Win RT....

The market research company Display Supply Chain has published a new report on the state of the foldable smartphone market (via 9to5mac ). According to the report, growth has slowed somewhat faster than expected in 2024, and there is an expected decline in 2025. Development in the foldable smartphone market. Following explosive growth in demand for foldable smartphones over the past three years, which reached double-digit percentage points, growth is expected to be just five per cent in 2024 and even fall by four per cent next year....

The eighth and final episode of The Penguin came to an explosive end, setting a new high bar for comic book TV spinoffs. The series followed Ozwald Cobb’s rise to power through Gotham, as he clawed and killed his way to the top. Colin Farrell reprises his role as the underground gangster, almost unrecognisable under a thick layer of make-up. After such a stellar run, you may be wondering whether the series will return for more....

I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus for about three weeks and I can safely say it’s one of the best phones I’ve ever used (and I’ve used and reviewed many). With a reviewer’s hat on it’s far too easy to be jaded about new smartphones and to pick out fault in the tiniest things in order to eke out a review that doesn’t just say “this phone is as good as all the other phones that cost this much”....

The Sims franchise has released some real bizarre packs in its time. There was Katy Perry’s Sweet Treats from The Sims 3, and the odd H&M Fashion Stuff from The Sims 2. However, no pack has been as bold and divisive as the latest Game Pack for The Sims 4: Star Wars: Journey to Batuu. As the name gives away, this paid DLC is the result of a collaboration between EA, Lucasfilm and Disney....

Season 3 of The Traitors came to a close in March, and it didn’t hold back on the drama. Based on the Danish ‘De Verraders’ format, the show has taken American audiences by storm. All three seasons have been wildly popular, with the atmosphere of the Scottish castle and the backstabbing contestants captivating the nation. But will The Traitors US return for more? Here’s what we know. You can also read up on 5 ways The Traitors UK could be improved for season 4 , and everything we know about the celebrity edition of the UK Traitors ....

Outside London’s Victoria station in 2006, a group of researchers offered people the chance to win a basket of Easter chocolate. All they had to do was fill out a form with a few personal details. Surprisingly (or maybe not so surprisingly) over 80 percent of people handed over enough data to steal their identity. It seems that not a lot has changed over the years: we’re still lured in by the promise of free chocolate....

In summary Xiaomi 17 Ultra tipped for 50Mp main sensor 200Mp periscope with telephoto macro Both to feature impressive high dynamic range More details have emerged concerning the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s remarkably advanced-sounding smartphone camera system. Xiaomi announced its latest flagship Xiaomi 17 smartphone range back in September, but one member as notable by its absence. The premium Xiaomi 17 Ultra is set to go even bigger than the Xiaomi 17 Pro (pictured below), and now we have an idea of what that will mean in the camera department....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Bright room performance Dolby Vision support Low input lag Alexa integration Cons Plastic build No Disney+ Off-axis performance dip Our Verdict The UK31 is a solid value TV buy, offering a tempting combo of 4K bright room performance and smart functionality. It won’t win any beauty prizes and doesn’t have Disney+ but if you want an all-rounder with an admirable Game performance, it’s difficult to beat for the cash....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Tropico 5 is perhaps only a gentle departure from previous instalments, but it does enough to pull the series away stagnation. It’s a little too forgiving and broad to sate the needs of anyone looking for a truly detailed city simulation, but as a cheerful and colourful good time with plenty to do (for a little while, at least) it’s hard to fault....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We really like the UMI Hammer S. It’s not the fastest phone you’ll find at this price, but it’s fast enough for daily use. The design is nice, and genuinely useful technology – USB-C and the fingerprint scanner for example – comes at an attractive price. A strong rival to the excellent Vodafone Smart Ultra 6. Best Prices Today: UMI Hammer S The Hammer S is a larger phablet version of the UMI Hammer , the wallet-friendly Chinese phone that was billed as virtually unbreakable....

With another academic year just around the corner, thousands will be eagerly anticipating their first taste of independent life, even if it does look a lot different in 2020. But university is as much a life experience as it is an educational one. For many, it’s the first opportunity to stand on your own two feet financially, even if it is by virtue of a maintenance loan. While making some extra money isn’t a necessity for everyone attending university, it can definitely be a valuable use of your free time....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The VX2457-mhd can handle games with ease, especially if you have an AMD-enabled FreeSync graphics card. We were pleasantly surprised by its good colour accuracy, but viewing angles aren’t great. However, the low price goes some way to making up for this. Best Prices Today: ViewSonic VX2457-mhd ViewSonic VX2457-mhd monitor review: Build quality and Design The ViewSonic VX2457-mhd has a tilting stand (forward 5 degrees, backwards 23 degrees), but no pivot or height adjustment....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The ViewSonic VX2776-SMHD looks great and has good colour accuracy. In other respects – brightness, contrast and response time – things aren’t as rosy. If it were cheaper we could overlook them, but at this price, there are plenty of more affordable 27in displays. Best Prices Today: ViewSonic VX2776-SMHD ViewSonic VX2776-SMHD review: Price ViewSonic VX2776-SMHD review: Build quality and Design The ViewSonic VX2776-SMHD may not be the cheapest 27in Full HD monitor around, but it’s certainly good looking....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 2K resolution front and rear Choice of three parking modes Thin coax cable to rear camera Cons No microSD card included Quite expensive Our Verdict There’s a lot to like about the A229 Duo: great video quality, configurable parking modes and fast downloading of clips to your phone. If you can afford it, it’s a great choice. Best Prices Today: Viofo A229 Duo Viofo’s A229 Duo is a two-channel dash cam that records using a front camera and a separate rear camera that sticks to the rear window in your car....

Virgin River season 7: In summary Virgin River has wrapped filming for its seventh season Parenthood will be one of the most important themes of the upcoming instalment Two new faces have joined the cast The series won’t end with season 7 Mel and Jack’s relationship reached a huge milestone in season 6 of Virgin River, as the pair prepared for the wedding of the year (mostly orchestrated by Hope). However, alongside the dreamy journey was the usual dose of drama....

Selfie cameras have been a thing on smartphones since the days of the iPhone 4 in 2010. But 14 years on, their quality still varies hugely. Most of the best camera phones have strong front-facing cameras, yet many budget handsets and mid-range phones still struggle. Ultimately, the selfie lens is always inferior to the main rear one, which can be very frustrating. However, one kind of phone emphatically solves that issue by using the rear cameras to take selfies....

While initial sales were disappointing, Watch Dogs 2 was well received by critics and fans, and it now looks like Ubisoft is planning to create a third game in the series. We don’t know much about Watch Dogs 3 yet, but an update to the second game’s ending has teased the upcoming title, including a hint at where it might be set. You might like: Best games deals For now, we’re running down everything we know about Watch Dogs 3 so far, including our expectations and hopes for the game’s release date, setting, and gameplay....

Google unveiled its newest Pixel 9 series of flagships last year and one key aspect of these new products was the integration of its Gemini AI software. Not only is Gemini a cornerstone of the phones, but the AI model has even made its way into the realms of earbuds too, with the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 . Since then, Gemini has managed to establish itself in the AI market, gradually receiving further updates, and it looks like Google won’t be resting on its laurels where new developments are concerned....