The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT are the top contenders right now when it comes to mainstream graphics cards, which is perfect if your gaming PC needs an upgrade. It’s not as simple as that, though, with performance differences, new features and supply issues affecting these impressive GPUs. Read on to find out which card you should buy and where to find them – without the complicated specs and confusing marketing jargon....

At a Glance Our Verdict Although you can pre-order an RTX 2080 Ti, we’d advise against it. The selection of games which support ray-tracing is very small and it could be months or years before others join them. The performance boost for current games is expected to be relatively small: the real increase in power is for ray-tracing. Ultimately, this is a first-generation real-time ray-tracing graphics card. While that’s exciting, the second generation might be available by the time ray-tracing gets added to your favourite games....

Samsung’s big new software update has generated a lot of buzz, bringing significant changes and new features. One UI 7 officially arrived at the first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, alongside the Galaxy S25 series . While the official rollout to older Galaxy devices has begun, it hasn’t been without issues. Here’s everything you need to know about its release date and key new features. When will One UI 7 be released?...

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Outstanding display True two-day battery life Strong sustained performance 100W fast charging Cons No wireless charging Still not completely waterproof Mediocre secondary cameras Our Verdict It might look and feel familiar, but the OnePlus 12R offers a superb screen and epic battery life for a less-than-flagship price. There are a couple of unfortunate omissions, but this is a smart repurposing job at a keen price....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros 90Hz display Attractive design Great battery life Cons Slow performance Average camera Low resolution Our Verdict Perks like a 90Hz display and superb battery life make up for the Oppo A53’s slightly sluggish performance and an unexciting camera, and the premium-feeling design doesn’t hurt either. But if you can spend more, you should. Best Prices Today: Oppo A53 At £159, it’s probably no surprise to hear that the Oppo A53 isn’t an exciting phone....

In summary Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro are available globally from today Cost £899 and £1,099 respectively in the UK; no US availability One model each with 512GB of storage The Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro smartphones have officially launched globally, and they’re both primed to undercut the Pixel 10 Pro. After announcing its latest flagship series in China mid-way through the month, Oppo has confirmed its global launch plans....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Budget-friendly Brushing timer Grippy handle Cons Oscillates only Short battery life and no battery charging light No pressure alert Our Verdict It’s a cheap brush for sure, but its weak brushing performance and lack of features make it hard to recommend. You don’t know how useful a battery charging light is until it’s not there. Best Prices Today: Oral-B Vitality If you’ve been browsing for a budget-friendly electric toothbrush, you’ve probably seen Oral-B’s Vitality model....

Outlander season 8 at a glance: The eighth and final season will premiere in spring 2026 It will be based on Diana Gabaldon’s book, Go Tell The Bees That I’m Gone One of the key plot lines will be the mystery of Claire’s stillborn daughter, Faith Outlander has made a name for itself as a series of fiery romance and bloody battles. The characters have travelled not only across countries but also across time, taking part in political intrigue, wars and uprisings....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Overclockers Titan Falcon embraces the spirit of overclocking by boosting the performance of lower-spec components to match their more expensive counterparts, but without the higher price and all backed by a superb 3-year warranty. This overclocked Ryzen 7 1700 system occasionally outperforms those based on the pricier 1700X chip and makes no sacrifices on build quality. You may wish to upgrade to a more powerful graphics card for resolutions above 1080p, but the price will remain highly competitive....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Virtually fool-proof system Can buy extra Pinters App for tracking progress Cons Pinter packs could be cheaper Shortest brewing times don’t give best results Our Verdict The Pinter makes it ultra-simple to make fresh beer, but brewing times are longer if you want the best taste. Best Prices Today: Pinter Brewing your own beer at home is a niche hobby and plenty of people are put off because of the initial expense and steep learning curve....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive Silent Powerful Smart features, including scheduling Cons Heavy Not very portable Our Verdict This smart glass panel heater is sleek, minimalist and powerful – and its smart features make it an attractive option for any rooms without central heating. But it’s not the most portable appliance. Best Prices Today: Princess Smart Glass Panel Heater The Princess smart glass panel heater looks a little like a radiator and a lot like the sort of screen you probably spend most of the day staring at – if you opt for the black version, at least....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Long battery life Solid cameras Attractive design Cons 720p resolution Only single-band Wi-Fi No USB-C Our Verdict The Realme 5i’s huge 5000mAh battery, solid performance and attractive design make it a real budget contender, but you’ll have to be willing to make some sacrifices. Best Prices Today: Realme 5i If you’re reading a review of the Realme 5i, it’s obvious you’re interested in knowing what a phone at this price point is capable of, particularly when expectations are so high....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent battery life Comfortable design Camera can get some lovely shots 5G Cons Stuttering performance at times No stabilisation for video Slow charging times Our Verdict An attractive design and comfortable build make the Realme 9 5G a nice phone to use. It’s got long battery life but if 5G isn’t a must then the 4G version and various rivals are better deals. Best Prices Today: Realme 9 5G Realme has introduced its new 9-series range, with several models available at different prices points....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent gaming performance Usable cameras Good sound Great value for money Cons No water-resistance No wireless charging Software is buggy Heavy and bulky Our Verdict Redmagic delivers another powerhouse gaming phone with the 8S Pro. Excellent performance and battery life make it easy to recommend for gamers, although as an everyday phone it does present a few challenges. Best Prices Today: Redmagic 8S Pro Redmagic is back with yet another gaming phone....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent screen Long software support Solid battery life Decent camera performance Cons Not the most durable Only 128GB storage Divisive rear design Our Verdict At just under £250/$300, the Galaxy A25 5G ticks a lot of boxes if you’re looking for a reliable budget smartphone. As well as 5G support, you get an excellent 120Hz AMOLED screen, good all-round performance, some good cameras and (perhaps most importantly) better software support than rivals....

At a Glance Our Verdict Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 is a touch faster than the Galaxy S8, but much more expensive. Buy the Note 8 over the S8 Plus only if you’ll use its S Pen stylus and dual-camera, since the difference in screen size and battery capacity is negligible. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 , its second flagship phone for 2017 following the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus , goes on sale in the UK today....

We know that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is going to be one slim smartphone , but it could also be extremely tough, judging from a recent leak. Evan Blass (aka Evleaks) has been in the leaking game for a while now, and remains one of the most reliable sources for forthcoming smartphone info. He’s just posted what appears to be official marketing blurb for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge , and it makes two particularly interesting claims....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stunning thin and light design Impressively durable Superb main camera Gorgeous display Top-tier software experience Cons Mediocre battery life No telephoto lens Frustratingly slow charging Prone to running hot Too expensive Our Verdict The S25 Edge delivers a convincing flagship phone experience within an impressively thin and light design. But with compromised cameras and battery life, most people will be better off with the Galaxy S25+, which offers better specs for less money....

We now have a better idea of what Samsung will have to offer with its Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone , as more spec and pricing details emerge. Samsung’s hotly tipped skinny flagship phone, the Galaxy S25 Edge , is due to launch in April, and the leaks just keep on coming. This time Android Headlines has the lowdown on the colours that will be available at launch, alongside a few other tidbits....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stunning display Stellar performance Great speakers Excellent S-Pen Cons Average software optimisation Awkward S-Pen charging Our Verdict The Tab S7+ is one of the most accomplished tablets on the market, but Android‘s lack of optimisation for this form factor still holds it back slightly. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Samsung has been making tablets for almost as long as Apple, but it’s only in recent years that the Korean company has produced iPad alternatives that genuinely feel like they’re worth buying....