Not many tech gadgets avoid getting leaked and the HTC One A9 was no different, with specs and images across the web ahead of the launch event in New York. In case you’re searching for it via its codename, it’s called the HTC ‘Aero’. Here’s our hands-on review of the One A9. HTC One A9: Release date and price Announced on 20 October , the HTC One A9 will go on sale ‘beginning November’ with an exact release date to be confirmed....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict After an extensive review of price, features, design and performance, the Huawei Band 2 Pro is definitely a recommended purchase for anyone looking to stay healthy. It’s packed with loads of features such as GPS fitness tracking, heart and oxygen data, messaging and calls, a relaxation aid and sleep tracking – with data stored, outlined and explained on the Huawei app. Best Prices Today: Huawei Band 2 Pro With a variety of fitness trackers on the market sold at a range of prices, it’s important to assess functionality and performance rather than buying the cheapest option....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent build quality Long battery life Good sound quality High-quality ANC Cons Can’t adjust ANC Tricky fit with eartips Our Verdict These are simply the best neckbuds you can buy with an excellent set of features and quality for the money. They’re a couple of niggles away from being five-star. Best Prices Today: Huawei FreeLace Pro Wireless earbuds might be the on-trend style of headphones and while that’s unlikely to change any time soon, there are some great alternatives out there and the Huawei FreeLace Pro are the best neckbuds you can buy....

Huawei has followed up its stunning Mate X foldable with the second-gen Mate Xs, a conservative update that slightly tweaks the specs but mostly just makes the screen and hinge tougher and more durable. Here’s all you need to know about the high-end flexible Huawei Mate Xs, including release date and pricing details, key features and a complete list of specs too. Huawei Mate Xs release date The Mate Xs is out in China now....

Huawei has three new laptops for 2019, the MateBook 13, MateBook 14 and MateBook X Pro. At a glance, they all look similar, so what are the differences and is there any reason to spend more than the $999 you’ll pay for the base model of the MateBook 13? We answer your questions by explaining what each model offers and helping you decide if one of them is right for you....

Huawei was one of the last holdouts still producing premium Android tablets, but now even it has given up. Not on tablets, that is, but on Android – as it’s announced three new MatePad devices running its own in-house operating system, HarmonyOS. Two new MatePad Pro models are joined by a cheaper MatePad, and the good news is that all of them are expected to launch globally (well, except North America) as Huawei begins its push to make HarmonyOS a global platform to rival Android and iOS....

In an online-only event, Huawei announced three new phones in its P40 range. And if you’ve been following the rumours and leaks you’ll already know quite a bit about them. Not all the details leaked: Huawei managed to keep a few features under wraps for the launch. Here’s a very brief summary of the phones: Huawei P40 key specs 6.1in LCD screen, 2340×1080 Kirin 990 5G processor 8GB + 128GB 32Mp selfie camera 16Mp ultra-wide + 50Mp wide + 8Mp 3x telephoto IP53 water resistance In-screen fingerprint sensor 3800mAh battery Ice white, Black, DeepSea Blue, Silver Frost, Blush Gold £699 / €799 Huawei P40 Pro key specs 6....

In summary Huawei teases its new mini tablet Rounded design with hole punch notch Launching 4 September Huawei has teased its new MatePad Mini tablet, which appears to go about its business of taking on the iPad Mini in a slightly different way. The company has taken to Chinese social network Weibo to tease the launch of its new mini tablet later this week, on 4 September. The post features the following line of text (via machine translation):...

For the first time in a while, I’ve been reaching for my jumpers when I’m leaving the house. For me, that means autumn is officially here – equinox be damned. While my weekly walks in the cool weather for pumpkin spice lattes are at the top of my wish list (basic, I know) one of my other favourite things about fall is that it’s the best season for TV. Not only do we see the arrival of annual favourites, but there’s an excuse to get cosy in front of the small screen with a blanket and candle....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Wi-Fi connected Improved flavours Touchscreen controls 10 functions Cons Steam rack poorly designed App doesn’t add much Little guidance without online access Our Verdict Wi-Fi connectivity and a companion app might be the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Multicooker’s headline feature but realistically, it doesn’t add much. Beyond recipes, there’s little extra the app offers that can’t be achieved on the appliance’s touchscreen. Instead, it’s the ‘Nutriboost’ feature that gives this cooker an edge over others: mingling ingredients in the pot for richer flavours, creamier risottos and fluffy rice, no special skills required....

iPadOS 16 brings with it a whole host of new features: improved multi-tasking, new collaboration tools, and most important of all, the very first built-in weather app for iPad. The problem was that issues in development forced Apple to skip the initial iPadOS 16 release, with iPadOS 16.1 being the first version of the software available to consumers. That’s the bad news. The good news? It’s finally available to download....

Choosing which antivirus to buy is a harder decision than ever before as these ‘mega-suites’ come with so many features now. Here we’ll give you a quick overview of the differences between McAfee and Kaspersky’s offerings, how much they cost and the effectiveness of the protection they offer. We’re looking at the latest versions of McAfee’s Total Protection and Kaspersky’s Security Cloud, which is much like Total Security but adds a few extra features....

Latency in cloud services is one of the barriers that needs to be overcome for financial services firms looking to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy, according to Morgan Stanley’s head of data centre operations. Speaking at the DataCentres Europe 2013 event in Nice, Michael O’ Toole, global head of datacentres at Morgan Stanley, told attendees that the company has witnessed major a shift in what is expected from a data centre by enterprise users in recent years....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s good to see LG have another pop at the curved phone and on the whole we’re impressed with the G Flex 2 and since it’s been around for a while the price is something of a bargain. The curve is by no means necessary but it does feel and look good and improvements include the higher screen resolution and slimmed down body. It’s still packed with tech but it’s a shame to see occasional laggy performance which puts a dampener on things....

At a Glance Our Verdict It’s way to early to draw any conclusions about how good is the LG G3 Stylus. But we can safely say a few things: for one thing the G3 Stylus is likely to be a reasonably priced smartphone. We can expect it to have decent performance, although we need to see the display before we can make any firm judgments. Ultimately, we’re excited to see what LG can do with a mid-priced phablet phone....

At a Glance Our Verdict This is a great mid-ranged smartphone that is both responsive and sexy. It comes ith pretty good specs, and providing its price tag is reasonable it should definitely be a smartphone that you should Consider for your pocket, if 4G isn’t a big deal to you. Best Prices Today: LG L90 review The 4.7-inch screen boasts 540 x 960 pixels at 234ppi, which puts it firmly among the front runners for screen quality for mid-range devices, barring the Nexus 5 which is a boy king when it comes to its spec sheet....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Considering that the Logitech G560 provides impressive audio at incredible volumes AND an RGB lightshow not offered by many other speakers on the market, we think it’s a steal at £209. The option to connect smartphones via Bluetooth and 3.5mm jack-enabled voices while still utilising the intelligent audio visualiser to provide a lightshow makes the speakers’ use extend beyond simply playing games and watching movies on your PC....

The first two episodes of Loki embody what the character is all about: mischief, mystery and mayhem. Like other Marvel series on Disney Plus, it uses the opportunity to get experimental. Think of it like a crime detective show, except it’s set in the intersection between space and time, and the narrator is a very unreliable one. This show is not afraid to get weird – Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Holding Out For A Hero’ accompanies one of the major fight scenes....

McAfee has unveiled the next version of Antivirus Plus, LiveSafe and Total Protection. They come with quicker threat detection, clearer alert messages and protection from social media scams. The company says that the recent surge in online scams means consumers need better protection from their antivirus software. A recent survey by the company found that almost 30% of those using social media have been sent a ‘dodgy’ link, and that 60% of those links were sent to them by a trusted friend or family member....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Light Compact Powerful Quiet Cons Button placement better for right-handed people Included nozzles don’t attach and detach easily Our Verdict The MDLondon Blow is an excellent hair dryer: it’s quiet in use, compact and light, without compromising on power. Plus, its style gives it an edge over the competition. Best Prices Today: MDLondon Blow hair dryer Dyson’s effect on hair styling technology has been much the same as its effect on floorcare tech....