At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Built to last Needs only USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports Various drive modes USB Type-C Cons Pricey Lacks software utilities Our Verdict The D2-310 takes familiar TerraMaster technology and turns it into a localised RAID facility for old drives. It just lacks software and a cost that’s the same as a two-bay NAS from the same brand. Best Prices Today: TerraMaster D2-310 TerraMaster has carved a reputation for building robust NAS boxes that offer outstanding performance for significantly less money than the higher-profile brands....

The Great British Bake Off is one of the biggest Autumn season UK shows, with plenty of Hollywood Handshakes and cosy goodness. This year’s edition, series 16, is has now wrapped after a nail-biting finale. If you’re already feeling a Bake Off shaped hole in your life, never fear. Bake Off will be back on our screens this December, with one of the best celebrity casts in years. When is Bake Off coming back?...

Summer may have been a mixed bag so far, but if you’re in the UK, you can expect the temperature to start rising again from today. That means stuffy working days and nights lying awake sweltering. But not if you take advantage of the Prime Day sale and invest in a new fan while they’re cheaper than ever. Here are our top picks. We gave all of these fans 4.5 out of 5 stars in our reviews, which you can find linked below....

A firewall is a staple part of any computer security setup, locking down network access to keep out any malicious programs. It’s such a staple that Microsoft even includes a firewall as part of Windows 10, meaning every Windows user has basic firewall protection. Still, security-conscious users might want something a bit sturdier than the Windows freebie, and there are plenty of third-party firewall options out there too – most of which come bundled within larger security suites – like our top pick, Bitdefender – so you can get the full protection of anti-virus software too....

While it might not be as widely recognised as the likes of Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel, Oppo still puts out top-quality and influential phones, plus has a passionate fan base. The devices are well worth considering when weighing up which Android phone to buy next. Over the last few years, we’ve seen improvements in its hardware and more competitive devices across the board, with constant reworkings and improvements to its Android software skin ColorOS – one of our favourite versions of Android and a great alternative to the big names....

Best Samsung Galaxy S7 Cases Samsung may have just released the incredible Galaxy S10 but that doesn’t mean the Galaxy S7 should be tossed to the wayside. It’s still a good phone that deserves protection.. Whether you intend to show off its original design with a clear case, or keep it insulated in TPU armour, or just want it to look cool and stylish, we’ve narrowed down some of the best cases out there....

It’s a lot easier than you might think to make your own website. You don’t need to do any coding at all: these days building a web page is easier than trying to make a leaflet in Microsoft Word. Putting your website online is fast and surprisingly inexpensive. If you run your own business, a website is a virtually a necessity and it will almost certainly boost the number of customers who find you....

Huawei has announced that its Sound X smart speaker is breaking out of China and coming to the West too. There’s only one problem: it won’t be smart. Launched late last year in China, the Sound X is a partnership with French luxury audio company Devialet – best known for its fancy Phantom speakers – and comes equipped with 360-degree sound, dual 60W sub-woofers, and Huawei’s own voice assistant Xiaoyi....

18 years after its debut, the Kindle is still the big name when it comes to e-readers. However, it’s struggled to make larger note-taking E Ink devices a success so far. The original Kindle Scribe launched in 2022 and immediately faced problems, with criticisms including features that didn’t work, basic note-taking functions and poor format support. It was only a small step forward over Kindle’s other e-readers, though several subsequent updates made it much more appealing....

At a Glance Our Verdict We’ll wait until the Lord of the Rings Living Card Game has left Early Access before we deliver our final verdict and rating. Best Prices Today: The Lord Of The Rings Living Card Game Following the success of the Lord of the Rings table-top card game back in 2010, Asmodee Digital decided to turn it into a digital game with the help of Fantasy Flight Interactive....

The price of everything is shooting up this year, from hardware to software and even subscription services. It seems not even the wealthiest companies in the world are immune to rising costs. Meta, the company behind Facebook and the hugely popular Quest 2 VR headset, today made a surprise announcement of an immediate price increase for both the 128GB and 256GB versions. These originally cost $299/£299 and $399/£399 respectively, but are now jumping to $399/£399 and $499/£499 – an inflation-busting 33% increase....

Earlier this week, I got to meet two of the three new Galaxy A-series phones Samsung is introducing in 2025; the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 (there’s also a Galaxy A26, which wasn’t shown off at the event). While the company’s mid-range phone line may not command the same degree of bombast as its flagship Galaxy S25 series, this generation looks sleeker and more capable than ever before. In the case of the Galaxy A36, it loses out on the A56’s brushed metal frame (it’s instead silver plastic), has a smaller 50Mp sensor leading its rear camera array, alongside a more modest 8MP ultrawide and 5MP macro snapper, while running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, to the A56’s Exynos 1580 silicon....

Ninja’s latest air fryer, the Crispi, has now launched in the UK. Although Ninja has made some of the best air fryers around, they’ve always been fairly traditional models. The Crispi is not like any of Ninja’s existing air fryers: it’s a modular appliance, with interchangeable, multifunctional parts. Ninja The key part is a plug-in frying lid Ninja calls the Crispi Power Pod. When you want to cook, you attach the Power Pod to the top and a stick a crisper plate inside one of two tempered glass dishes – with either a 1....

To the surprise of absolutely no-one, a new major version of Android is coming later this year. We’ve known that Android 15 was on the way for a while now, but Google used its I/O developer conference keynote to reveal lots more about the new software. That includes all its top new features , and there are three in particular that I’m really excited to try. Let’s dive in. Private Space I use my smartphone more than any other piece of technology, meaning it has a lot of sensitive information stored on it....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Compared to some other lacklustre Netflix thrillers, The Woman in Cabin 10 is a full-blown masterpiece. But if you have standards and want to watch a thriller that actually grips, you might want to throw this one overboard and skip it entirely. Best Pricing Today It’s a horrible thing to be doubted when you’re certain of the truth. That’s what happens to Laura Blacklock in Keira Knightley’s new thriller when she watches someone die aboard a luxury yacht....

For such a huge tech company, Sony’s smartphone division has been a curious failure. The company has been making Android handsets since 2008, but has never become one of the leading brands, at least in the West. According to Statcounter , Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, Motorola, Huawei and Google are all ahead in terms of global market share. But that hasn’t stopped Sony from continuing to make phones…yet....

The latest Made by Google event has arrived, and amidst all the expected Pixel 10 smartphone, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixelsnap accessory news, there was one noteworthy omission. It seems we’re still not getting a Pixel Tablet 2. It’s now been more than two years since Google last rebooted its tablet programme. And while the original Google Pixel Tablet had its flaws, there was more than enough promise there to leave us anticipating a follow-up....

Despite being tempted by deals left, right and centre, I firmly decided that there was only one thing worth splurging for this Black Friday season, and that was an Oura Ring. At a starting price of £349/$349 plus an Oura subscription, the new Gen 4 was just far too expensive for me to consider. However, the smart ring company is phasing out its Gen 3 model, and as such the price has dropped significantly....

At a Glance Our Verdict This is an early verdict, but so far, this looks to be the best Tile yet. The biggest problem with the older ones was that they were effectively disposable. But with a replaceable battery, the new Pro should last Considerably longer. The louder ringer is a very welcome improvement, and makes a big difference as you can hear it from further away even if it’s in the pocket of your jeans or your bag....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros No screen Easy to use Huge range of ‘Tonies’ Cons No Bluetooth Some colour transfer Can get expensive Our Verdict A fun and friendly way to listen to audiobooks, songs and other audio files. With over 100 Tonies to choose from with varied content, plus the ability to record your own, it’s a gadget that’ll grow with your child. Best Prices Today: Toniebox Many parents with young children will understand the constant battle between screen time and play time, and may be looking for a compromise that will give kids the chance to listen to engaging stories without any screens involved....