Despite Intel’s claim that 40 percent of all laptops sold this year would be ultrabooks the most popular, mid-tange priced ultra-portable notebook today is Apple’s MacBook Air. Intel defines an ultrabook as an ultra-portable computer based on its processor architecture and running the Windows operating system. In January Intel CEO Paul Otellini predicted that demand for ultrabooks would be huge and take as mnuch as 40 percent of the laptop market....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Offering very good value, UMIDIGI’s Z2 is one of many budget phones hailing from China that pushes the boundaries on what you can get for your money. The design is very good and photography better than we expected, while performance is just a touch lower than its similarly priced rivals, but it makes up for this with 18W fast-charging. It’s difficult to go wrong at £159....

Display Let’s start with the display, the heart of any PC gaming setup. While 4K gaming is still a bit of a stretch given the extreme storage of GPUs in 2021, 1440p can offer a noticeable visual upgrade with lower graphical requirements. With that in mind, Asus’ TUF VG27AQ is a 1440p 27in display with an impressive 165Hz refresh rate, which should make gameplay both buttery-smooth and detailed, and it’s available for £323....

After blowing everyone away with the properly terrifying Get Out, Jordan Peele is back to do it all over again with Us, another black-led horror movie with a phenomenal cast. Us is coming out soon and is undoubtedly one of the most exciting new movies this year – so here’s what you need to know about the Get Out follow-up, including the release date, cast, and the latest trailer. We’ve seen the film and think it’s bloody brilliant – read our review to find out why....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Hallmark movie quality of Virgin River won’t be for everyone. Season six is potentially the most ‘marmite’ instalment to date, but it’s beautiful escapism TV that relishes in delivering life-affirming messages and boasts enough charm to sway even the most cynical spirit to believe in life, love and second chances. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Nice design Superb performance Great battery life Good primary camera Cons Cheap build quality Pointless macro camera Poor haptics Our Verdict The Vivo T1 5G has a lot of potential thanks to the combination of a powerful processor and smooth software, but it’s held back by build quality issues and an underwhelming display. If you can get past these flaws, it’s one of the better budget phones in India....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We like the improved design of the Smart Prime 7 and Vodafone has even dropped the price, even if it is by £4. You get a decent phone for the money but we can’t help but be a little disappointed by the downgrade to a Snapdragon 210 and that the camera is suddenly limited to 720p. Prime 6 owners have little reason to upgrade and although you can’t go too wrong for just £75 you might be better off spending a little more on a better rival....

It’s a bit of a unique setup, and might seem confusing at first (it definitely confused us). So here’s everything you need to know about Channels. The available channels are a mixture of live content and catch-up drawn from TV channels, film studios, and even rival streaming platforms. In the UK for example there’s the ITV Hub+ , which includes catch-up content from the TV channel; Eurosport for live and catch-up sports coverage; a film channel featuring movies from the studio MGM ; and channels for Mubi and Shudder , two rival streaming services focussing on arthouse film and horror movies respectively....

Announced at Computex 2017, Nvidia’s new Max-Q range of GeForce GTX 10-series chips is coming to a gaming laptop near you. We explain why you should care about Max-Q. And you can also read our hands-on reviews of the Asus RoG Zephyrus which has a GTX 1080 Max-Q. We’ve also seen the Acer Predator Triton 700 but Max-Q hasn’t been announced at the time. Also check out the MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro ....

In the past month or so, VPN services have been shouting about their fantastic new protocols which are going to change your life. What’s actually happening is that they’re now able to use WireGuard, a brand new, lightweight protocol that is finally out of development. With the exception of ExpressVPN which has built its own from scratch ( read about Lightway ), everyone else has based theirs on WireGuard. But what’s so special about WireGuard and why should you bother diggin into the settings in your VPN app to manually change the protocol from OpenVPN or IPSec?...

Should XP users upgrade to Windows 8? Microsoft thinks so, and it has outlined its argument in a blog post and a ‘help’ page on its website. Here we explain Microsoft’s position as it prepares to stop supporting Windows XP, and outline your options if you are still using a PC or laptop running Windows XP. What does the ‘Windows XP End of Support’ pop-up mean for XP users? First of all, the pop-up notification (above) is genuine....

One of the most popular franchises of the early 2000s is back! Bloodlines is the latest instalment of the Final Destination series of horror films. In recent years, horror movies have often become big hits. Productions such as Substance, Smile 2 and Sinners are just a few examples of recent horror flicks that have captured the imagination of viewers. However, the Final Destination franchise doesn’t have much in common with this new wave of horror cinema....

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is finally here, with three new phones ready to tempt you into a purchase: the S23 , S23 Plus , and S23 Ultra . All three are now on full sale, and even Samsung is offering a way not to spend full price on them. Here’s everything there is to know about buying a phone from the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. For more on what to expect from the phones if you get one, take a look at our guide to everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S23 ....

As well as abiding by the UK dronecode , you must find out whether you are allowed to fly a drone at that particular location before taking off. For example, the dronecode says you can’t fly within 50m of a building that’s not owned or controlled by the drone operator which likely rules out your back garden. There’s also the potential for crashing into trees and other obstacles, so it’s wise to find a nice big open space....

Flashbacks are a standard storytelling technique in mysteries, but they are taken to a whole new level in the latest Disney+ original series, Saint X – an adaptation of the 2020 novel of the same name by Alexis Schaitkin, and another take on the classic gone-girl genre. During a luxury family holiday to the Caribbean, charismatic college student Alison Thomas disappears – having last been seen with two resort workers, Edwin and Clive....

Back in March a handful of news stories about internet surveillance were published, but went largely unnoticed. A report by Wired was picked up by The Guardian and a couple of others, but surprisingly didn’t make the TV headlines. Maybe that should be unsurprisingly , since privacy and security aren’t exactly riveting topics for most people. But if you missed the news, it was the revelation that two unnamed UK ISPs have been – for the past two years – secretly monitoring and recording which websites their customers visit....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Creating websites can be a stressful business but Wix has found a way of bypassing the fear and trepidation with its cool editing tools. Wix is another one of those companies that has done a good job at building up its profile with lots of advertising. Adding to the appeal is that most people who subsequently use the service find it generally very acceptable....

Ahead of the Mi 10 launch in China earlier this month, Mi Note 10 was the world’s first 108Mp cameraphone, rocking Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor as just one of five lenses on the rear, as well as a massive 5,260mAh two-day battery and fast 30W wired charging. It can reach 58% in 30 minutes. The Mi Note 10 was unveiled in Madrid, Spain, on 6 November, following the earlier Chinese launch of the global variant: Mi CC9 Pro....

Xiaomi is set to shake up the foldable phone market with its upcoming tri-fold smartphone. It’s expected to be Xiaomi’s first tri-fold design, joining an increasingly competitive foldable phone market that includes brands like Samsung, Huawei , and others. Below is a detailed breakdown of what we currently know, including its expected release date, price, and specifications. When will Xiaomi’s tri-fold phone be released? According to SmartPrix , Xiaomi’s first tri-fold phone, codenamed ‘Zhuque’, is expected to debut in early 2025 , with a more refined tri-fold model possibly arriving in 2026....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium build Excellent screen Solid performance Range of accessories Cons No fingerprint scanner Mediocre AI implementation Our Verdict Xiaomi has done it again, proving that it’s still one of the best Android tablet makers out there. If you’re not beholden to a Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel and want an iPad alternative, then the Pad 7 is an excellent choice. It really does feel and perform like a flagship slate with a price you’ll double-take at....