At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Rechargable & portable Three heat settings Heats up quickly High-quality & washable Cons Classic fabric only grey A bit pricey Our Verdict If it’s not too expensive for you, the Big Hug XL is a luxurious and highly versatile electric blanket. Best Prices Today: Stoov Big Hug XL The colder months of the year will have you reaching for the central heating thermostat but an electric blanket can be a cheaper and more effective way of staying warm, especially in certain scenarios....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Portable Multiple USB ports Ethernet connectivity for stable internet DeX & Ready For compatible Cons Premium price Performance depends on smartphone used Our Verdict Though it may not have widespread appeal, the Targus Universal USB-C Phone Dock is bursting with connectivity options ideal for those serious about phone-based desktop systems like Samsung DeX or Motorola Ready For. Best Prices Today: Targus Universal USB-C Phone Dock The Targus Universal USB-C Phone Dock is a handy dock for any USB-C equipped smartphone offering a desktop experience mode, including the popular Samsung DeX and Motorola’s Ready For system....

With around two billion active accounts, WhatsApp is still one of the most popular messenger apps around. Nevertheless, users of the green chat guru still make a lot of mistakes – some of which are not without danger. Here are the eight biggest WhatsApp pitfalls you should avoid 1. Taking photos and selfies directly with WhatsApp To save bandwidth, WhatsApp compresses some photos and videos before they are sent. However, this only affects media that you create directly in the app using the small camera icon....

Next year, there are only two Marvel films on the slate: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Avengers: Doomsday. It’s pretty much confirmed that a trailer for the latter is coming with the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash this Friday… but the internet may have spoilt the surprise with a leak. In previous years, leaks of this kind for Marvel were a complete PR disaster. Take Spider-Man: No Way Home, for example....

The Galaxy S8 was the highlight of 2017, though if you’ve had one since then it’s probably time for a new case. The killer features of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones are the stunning, bezel-free Infinity Display – which you probably don’t want to ruin it with a giant crack running down the middle. If you want to find out what we think of these phones, check out our S8 and S8 Plus reviews....

Your wallet might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of items in need of a tech boost, but smart wallets make a lot of sense. Whether you want to avoid card clash, protect yourself from theft and fraud, make sure you never misplace it round the house again, or charge your phone on the go, a smart wallet has your back. Or your pocket, at least....

Though smart rings have emerged as a very popular wearable, smartwatches are the mainstay of the market and these are the best models you can buy right now. As we head into 2026, there will be plenty of new smartwatches on the way. In fact, we saw a selection of new models announced at CES 2026, including the Motorola Moto Watch and Pebble Round 2 . If you want a smartwatch right now, however, this guide contains our top 10 expert picks from the wearable market....

It’s not easy to make a compelling drama about technology (just ask Michael Mann ). However, we have recently seen a ton of great stories about technology hit the TV screens, be it brilliantly executed hacking shows, big-budget sci-fi or tech-powered dystopian nightmares (yes Black Mirror, we’re looking at you). Here are some of the best TV shows about technology on streaming services right now. Editor’s Note: The unrelenting dirge of utter banality and tired stereotype mulch that is the Big Bang Theory did, alas, not make the cut....

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 range is officially out now in the UK, and pretty much everywhere. All three phones boast top tier cameras, and more than anything else Samsung is emphasising the phones’ ability to zoom in for long-distance photos. But is all as it seems? While the S20 Ultra – which I reviewed last week – packs in a folded periscopic lens that allows up to 10x hybrid optical zoom with phenomenal results (and up to 100x zoom with… less phenomenal results) the setup in the S20 and S20+ is a little different....

The grand finale of The Greatest Dancer season 2 – the elite dancing competition from the BBC – has now taken place, and fans will be eager to know whether or not the show has been renewed for another season. We’ve done our research to find out everything to know about the future of The Greatest Dancer, including updates on season 3, how to watch from outside of the UK and who will be presenting and judging on the show if it is renewed....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent corner cleaning mode Display with remaining cleaning time in minutes Storage mode Effective headlights Cons Heavy with main vacuuming head attached Learning curve for use Dustbin can jam Our Verdict With the main cleaning head attached, the HFX is a bit too heavy to be ideal. But in the Corner Genie mode, it’s light, powerful and offers a quick way to clean difficult spots....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Immersive 6.7in display Lag-free performance Incredible battery life Handy AI features Seven years of Android updates Cons No S Pen support No microSD card slot On the expensive side Our Verdict It may not be cheap, but the Samsung Galaxy S24+ ticks pretty much every box a phone could possibly tick, with astonishing battery life, a beautiful 120Hz display, faultless performance, and a versatile camera setup....

In summary: Tech Advisor recommends practical tech gifts for millennial parents-to-be, ranging from £15 to £250, focusing on items useful during pregnancy and after birth. Featured products include Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones with ambient noise mode for hearing babies, Disney+ gift cards for entertainment, and the Oral-B iO3 electric toothbrush. These tech gifts offer better long-term value than traditional baby clothes, providing convenience and functionality for new parents’ daily needs. Christmas is nearly here, and if you have any soon-to-be-parents in your life, it may be tempting to buy a raft of tiny outfits for the incoming baby – I’ll be the first to admit that those adorable booties are irresistible....

In summary Official-looking images released Solid budget specs also revealed Launch could be imminent The Samsung Galaxy A07 promises you a familiar Galaxy phone experience for less than £100, and leaked images suggest it’s right around the corner. Leaker Sudhanshu Ambhore has taken to X to reveal what appear to be official press images for the Samsung Galaxy A07, alongside a list of specifications. The images showcase a device that will come in three shades: a light blue, deep green, and dark grey....

The Pixel 9a has been announced, and one of its features in particular puts many a flagship smartphone in the shade. Google’s latest mid-range handset brings a new (and slightly controversial) design language, as well as Pixel 9 -level performance to the party. Those aren’t the additions that caught our eye, however. Pixel 9a brings good news for power users Google has fitted the Pixel 9a with a 5100mAh battery....

Lenovo has stayed true to its peculiar design strategy for its ThinkBook Plus line with the new ThinkBook Plus Twist, a laptop with an OLED display that twists around to reveal a full colour E Ink display. The screen does not detach but instead is designed to be a unique 2-in-1 that offers a traditional laptop form factor with the added benefit of an E Ink screen for reading, presenting, and lower power consumption....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The W30T does have its strong points, including an attractive screen and good battery life. However, its size and weight in both tablet and laptop modes is a clear weakness, and the W30T will struggle to compete against the many slimmer, lighter laptops and tablets that are now available. Best Prices Today: Toshiba W30T-A-101 review Toshiba’s W30T is an odd device. It’s a smartly designed and affordable convertible that can function as either a laptop or tablet ....

What is 4K? Put simply, 4K is four times the resolution of ‘Full HD’ video. Most current TVs have a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, which is called Full HD. That’s a misnomer of course, because 1920×1080 isn’t the highest possible resolution. 4K refers to the number of pixels across the image, which is almost 4000. The actual resolution of most 4K devices is 3840×2160. This is why it is also called 2160p on some phones and cameras....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Upp is too large, heavy and unwieldy, and let’s face it, expensive for everyday use. You have to exchange £6 fuel cartridges rather than recharge via a power socket. We were also a little put off by the noises when charging, and it’s a shame that you can’t leave a device charging in your bag when on the move. In its favour it’s got great potential in those off-the-grid situations when you simply can’t recharge either your devices or a spent power bank....

Windows devices are no stranger to malware, but this latest worm relies on USB drives to infect PCs. Disguising itself as a harmless LNK shortcut, the ‘Raspberry Robin’ malware is used to install a malicious DLL file on affected systems. As Bleeping Computer reports , it hijacks the legitimate Windows Installer tool to bypass existing account security. Once installed, Raspberry Robin tries to establish external network connection with a malicious domain, allowing hackers to take control of the device....