BBC micro:bit projects The micro:bit is aimed at kids and is being given out to every Year 7 pupil in the UK at the moment. It’s easy to use and has some useful features like a built-in 5×5 LED array, Bluetooth and an on-board compass. Here are 8 things you can use the micro:bit to do, ranging from the easy to the (almost) impossible. Also, did you know you can program the micro:bit wirelessly from an iPhone or Android phone (or tablet)?...

We like games with co-op modes, but what about one where it’s the only option available? Here we take a look at EA’s A Way Out including release date, platforms and gameplay. Watch the official trailer above. A Way Out is described as a “couch or online co-op only game where you play the role of one of two prisoners in a daring escape over and beyond the prison walls.”...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s not a perfect budget laptop but the Acer Aspire 3 has a lot going for it. Namely an 8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor offering levels of performance found on rivals that are around twice the price. Build quality is good but we’re left wanting from from the screen and battery life. Best Prices Today: Acer Aspire 3 (A315-54) The Acer Aspire 3 offers a full-size screen, a speedy Core i5 processor and a huge amount of storage....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Durable, eco-friendly design Good performance Impressive webcam Good selection of ports Cons Underwhelming display Erratic trackpad No fingerprint or face unlock Chrome OS has its limitations Our Verdict The Vero 514 is one of the best Chromebooks you can buy, even without its focus on recycled materials. But the price of high-end models reflects that, and it’s far from perfect. Best Prices Today: Acer Chromebook Vero 514 If you thought of Chromebooks as exclusively budget devices, you’d be mistaken....

At a Glance Our Verdict If you don’t mind the flimsy build quality, then the ConceptD 5 might be a decent alternative to the MacBook Pro. It’s a lot cheaper and still has some good specs, namely what seems to be an excellent screen. Best Prices Today: Acer ConceptD 5 At its press conference in New York, Acer announced a completely new range of products aimed at creative users under a new brand name....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Amazfit GTS offers a pretty comprehensive set of smartwatch features in a premium (if familiar) design but with a budget price point. It’s not the best watch at anything it does, though the one-month battery life is a serious selling point so long as you can resist the always-on display. But other than LTE connectivity the GTS has just about every feature you’d look for in a smartwatch, so long as you don’t mind putting up with a few app irritations....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Rings to help you find it Backlit buttons are great in the dark Customisable buttons Cons Not rechargeable Requires Echo or Alexa / Fire TV app Almost as expensive as a Fire TV Stick Our Verdict The Alexa Voice Remote Pro is too expensive to recommend as a nice-to-have upgrade, but a decent choice if your old Fire TV remote is broken or lost...

You get a whole year of Kids+ included with the purchase of both Kids Edition and Fire Kids Pro tablets. They also have a slimmer bumper case that doesn’t look so baby-ish and is available in four different colours / prints: Sky Blue, Black, Doodle and Intergalactic. These cases have an adjustable stand that can be used to prop up the tablet on a table for watching video, as well as to angle is when using it for games or web browsing....

Android 10 is now available to all Pixel devices : update now if you haven’t already done so. Following the first round of Pixel devices the new OS will roll out to Android One devices, with other manufacturers customising their interfaces to integrate the new code in the coming months. Android 15 is coming! Check out the best new features in Android 15 , which phones will receive the new Android OS , and how to download the Android 15 beta now ....

In summary: Tech Advisor reports that Apple is exploring a compact clamshell foldable iPhone to rival Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This potential flip phone would likely compete with the Galaxy Z Flip 9 rather than the Z Flip 8 due to expected timeline delays. Apple’s flip phone development depends on the success of its initial iPhone Fold, which is expected to launch in late 2026....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict In many respects a triumph, the iPad Air also introduces compromises to hit the low-weight/thin-case targets. Sound quality through the new stereo speaker has deteriorated, and although a matter of taste we found the iPad mini-style case loses the premium feel of preceding generations of iPad. The iOS 7 interface, not popular with every user, cannot be avoided on this device and it suffers some stickiness in app zooming....

Apple is reportedly set to change its approach to software naming and effectively skip iOS 19, and it could very well work out for the best. The trouble with Apple’s various software offerings is that they make little intuitive sense. We currently have iOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS 15, which offers no indication as to which is the oldest platform (it’s macOS, for the record). A new Bloomberg report claims that Apple is planning to change all that, starting with the platform we’ve been referring to as iOS 19 ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Asus ZenBook Flip S is a near-perfect laptop for someone who wants a hybrid that is very thin and very light, without sacrificing productivity power. A year or so ago a laptop like this would probably have used a Core Y/M-series processor, which just isn’t as powerful. It won’t please those who hate shallow keyboards, or need a laptop that will definitely last through a full day’s grind, though....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Avast Premier 2019 offers some core next gen antivirus functionality, but Constant opportunities to upgrade to functionality you can get free elsewhere. There are also intrusive ads in the mobile version that prevent this from being a five star product. Best Prices Today: Avast Premier 2019 Avast Premier 2019 is certainly user friendly, but we found that the additional cost for extra features and the ads on the mobile version prevented this from being a five star product....

Qualcomm Power Lab We probably all take the tiny chip inside our gadgets like smartphones for granted, but what actually goes into making and testing a modern processor and the other tech that goes with it? PC Advisor was fortunate enough to be given a tour of some of the many labs at Qualcomm’s headquarters in San Diego and here’s what we found. Also see: Windows 10 is coming to Snapdragon 835 ....

Every Android phone has a web browser but although they can be perfectly serviceable for looking at most websites there are plenty of others to choose from. We’ve picked five of the best, each with handy features like online syncing, password managers, data savers, and much more. Top 5 Android browsers Chrome Firefox Opera Duck Duck Go Ecosia Chrome Google’s Chrome web browser has a wide appeal and comes as standard on many Android phones, so you may not even need to download it....

We all use satnavs , but they don’t work indoors. We investigate some apps and new technology that could help us find our way in airports, shopping malls and any large buildings. It’s a first-world problem, but a problem nevertheless: How do you navigate an indoor space when GPS does not work? While it may not yet be ideal, as with everything these days, there’s an app for that – or rather several apps....

The phenomenon that is Fortnite has shown no signs of abating in 2019, with the recently released Chapter 2 serving only to get our Fortnite-mad kids even more hooked on the game. With so much Fortnite merch on the market, it can be hard to find the hidden gems. We’ve scoured the web and found some of the best Fortnite-themed merchandise you can buy, perfect for any Fortnite fan. Also check out our round-ups of the best kids’ tech gifts , gifts for gamers and Minecraft gifts ....

Games are expensive; it’s no secret and no surprise to long-time gamers that the average AAA title costs upwards of £60. Despite the premium associated with most quality games, however, there are, in fact, a wealth of offerings from reputable developers that are up for grabs for absolutely nothing. With the current state of affairs and the fact that you’re reading this article, there’s a strong chance you recently decided to pick up a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite , or better yet, you already own one....

You can find great discounts on gaming headsets all year round – you just need to know where to look. If you’re yet to pick one up or you’re looking to buy one for a loved one, Tech Advisor has you covered. Here, we showcase the best gaming headset deals that we’ve found this February, along with buying advice for those who aren’t quite sure what to look for. Best gaming headset deals Best Gaming Headset Deals Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 From: Currys PC World...