Battle Royale games are all the rage in 2018, and while most broadly offer the same experience, the team behind Dying Light are looking to offer something a little bit different – and no, we’re not talking about Dying Light 2 . Utilising the freerunning mechanics and gruesome zombie-killing gameplay that made the game so popular back in 2015, Dying Light: Bad Blood is unlike any Battle Royale game we’ve seen so far....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Versatile Elegant Daylight cycle functionality 60-year bulb life Cons Expensive Potentially fragile Our Verdict The Solarcycle Morph is beautiful, smart and versatile. But for three lights in one, it’s still expensive. Best Prices Today: Dyson Solarcycle Morph/ Lightcycle Morph floor lamp Dyson’s Solarcycle Morph was originally launched as the Lightcycle Morph. So if you see reviews of the Lightcycle Morph, as it’s still known in countries including the US, you’ll know it’s the same product....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The EMR3000 performs surprisingly well, given its modest dual-band specification, and this three-piece kit will certainly be a good option for larger homes that need really wide Wi-Fi coverage. It’s reasonably priced too – although there would probably be a larger audience for a less expensive two-piece kit for those of us that live in more modest domiciles. You’ll need some patience to get to grips with the EnMesh app, though, and it wouldn’t hurt EnGenius to polish the app up a little for non-technical users who have never used a mesh networking system before....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict For a starter kit, the EZVIZ is surprisingly expensive. The hub supports up to six cameras, but the only real reason for its existence is to offer 4G backup and power if your broadband goes down or there’s a power cut. While there’s also a siren in the hub, you can’t extend its use with other home alarm sensors. Cloud storage is expensive as well – all of which makes the kit hard to recommend....

At its 28 October ‘Facebook Connect 2021’ event, Facebook announced an ambitious vision for a connected utopia: one that seamlessly links the virtual world to the physical, bringing together geographically separated people into the same virtual space – whether through world-building games, collaborative workplaces or in a virtual home. It’s all part of its grand plans to build the metaverse – which is why the company will now call itself Meta....

Amid ongoing budgetary pressure, federal agencies are tightening their belts as they aim to do more with less. But while that climate poses obvious challenges for government contractors in all industries, those in the IT sector can look forward to some significant opportunities, according to a new study from the Deltek , a software and services company catering to government contractors and professional services firms. “While the overall market is declining, we see some pockets of opportunity that companies can tap into to soften the impact on their business,” Deniece Peterson, director of Deltek’s GovWin IQ Federal Industry Analysis program, said in a statement....

Replacing the Fitbit Surge , the new Fitbit Ionic is the company’s new top-end fitness and sports tracker. It boasts a new relative SpO2 sensor, built-in GPS, improved heart-rate tracking, and water resistance for up to 50 metres. Read our Fitbit Ionic review . Being a smartwatch the Ionic isn’t just built for fitness and health tracking. It also includes smart features such as contactless payments, on-board music and smart....

It’s a great time to pick up a pair of AirPods Pro: they offer amazing active noise cancellation and all the smarts of the AirPods range, and as confirmed by Apple during WWDC 2020, they’re set to get spatial audio support later this year. At £249.99, however, they’re a little pricey compared to the true wireless earbud competition . That’s why Scan’s AirPods Pro deal is so tempting. The online retailer is currently offering the AirPods Pro for £208....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Gigabyte Radeon RX 560 OC offers good performance for the money in its 2GB version and a degree of future-proofing in its slightly more expensive 4GB version. Both offer good build quality, high performance cooling and silent operation options via the supplied overclocking software. However, there are less expensive RX 560 cards available from other vendors. Best Prices Today: Gigabyte Radeon RX 560 Gaming OC V1....

At a Glance Our Verdict We’re seriously impressed with all three Gigaset Me smartphones after a hands-on play at IFA 2015. They offer premium design and build with each providing decent specs for the price – a price which is a lot less than most flagship phones but there is a lot more competition in this area such as the Honor devices and OnePlus 2 so it’s not totally straight forward....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As a Bluetooth-connected straightener – in fact, the world’s first – the Glamoriser’s heat settings can be carefully controlled via the designated Glamoriser app (for iOS and Android). Though the app isn’t that impressive, the Glamoriser Blue’s standalone performance is. The device heats up quickly and glides across hair without snagging or pulling, leaving hair feeling sleek and healthy. You can style your hair within ten to fifteen minutes without the need to pass through the same section too many times....

The world’s most famous music festival is back on our screens, and it’s set to be a popular one as 2026 is a fallow year, so Glasto won’t be back until 2027. Headliners for this Glastonbury weekend include The 1975, Neil Young, and Olivia Rodrigo, with Rod Stewart filling the coveted Legends slot. Other performers include CharlieXCX, Doechii, Loyle Carner, The Prodigy and Wolf Alice. There are also rumours of some surprise guests, including Lewis Capaldi, Lorde and Pulp....

Having teased an image of its upcoming G4 at the start of February, the British e-bike manufacturer Gocycle has announced the full details of the new models. They’re the fourth-generation of its ‘fast-folding’ bike, which has been developed over several years and although to the casual observer the design looks the same, there’s a raft of upgrades and changes which the firm says makes it a completely different bike and far better to ride....

At a Glance Our Verdict With the Nexus 6P winning every category here, you might think it is clearly the better phone. However, there’s a lot to be said for the smaller, lighter design and cheaper price of the Nexus 5X. These phones appeal to two different markets. If you want a good all-rounder that’s not too expensive and not too big then go for the Nexus 5X. If you demand ultimate performance and the latest technology then the Nexus 6P is your only choice....

At a Glance Our Verdict Our comparisons are written to help you decide which to buy rather than declare one an outright winner. In this comparison, it’s clear that the Nexus 6P is better value with 128GB on offer for less than the 32GB Edge+ and with no Micro-SD card slot this is a big deal. It also has an 8Mp front camera, USB Type-C and the latest Android. However, Samsung’s phone is arguably more stylish, is more manageable, has a better rear camera and has wireless charging....

GoPro has announced its Hero 8 flagship action camera, promising better stabilisation as its main improvement. Other claimed new features include improved audio recording against wind and tougher casing compared to the Hero 7. GoPro is a company that has a rocky past but that hasn’t stopped it turning out a constant stream of new products. The Hero 8 sports a familiar design to its predecessors but at £379/$399 could be a tough sell to casual action cam buyers....

If you’ve got an Ideal brand boiler from mid-2019 onwards or are considering buying one, you could get the Ideal Halo Combi Wi-Fi flexible heating control system. The Halo Combi Wi-Fi is a wireless, programmable room thermostat – essentially, it’s a smart heating system that’ll give you more control over your heating and a more convenient way of managing it. The Halo Combi costs from £144-£180 plus installation, depending on where you buy it....

Fujifilm’s X100 series of cameras is all the rage right now thanks to going viral on TikTok and the most recent model is so rare that you’ll struggle to buy one, but we know how you can try. The Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition is on the way, but the Japanese company says that “due to unprecedented demand” it will be sold by way of a special ballot. In the UK there are just 110 cameras up for grabs with 300 in the US albeit without a ballot system....

HBO has gained a highly respected reputation in the US thanks to its critically acclaimed releases. It’s continued to hold up that mantle with shows such as The White Lotus , The Last of Us and Hacks . Despite that success, and the popularity of those massive shows, it’s surprisingly difficult to watch HBO live or browse its library in the UK or many other countries beyond the US. Here’s how to access the network’s back catalogue through the Max streaming service from anywhere, along with the best ways to watch HBO shows on UK channels....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Honor 10 Lite is one of the best cheap smartphones you can buy. It has good performance, decent battery life, a large display and dual cameras. You can get cheaper phones that do basically the same things but if you can stretch to £200 the 10 Lite’s performance is worth it. Best Prices Today: Honor 10 Lite Smartphones can be expensive. Thankfully they can also be cheap and, as it happens, pretty good....