At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict HTC has confused me with this phone. The HTC 10 fixed the problems of the One M9 but the U Ultra is a Frankenstein device. When a phone gives a better impression powered off than on, you know you’re in trouble. It’s not a bad phone full stop, but it does a lot to an unacceptably middling standard. It feels cobbled together despite the liquidity of its beautiful design and makes too many compromises with its massive body, no headphone jack or waterproofing, a small battery, and gimmicky use of the secondary display....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Vive Cosmos is a great bit of kit, but with unreliable tracking in fast-paced VR titles, the Cosmos Elite is the better option for die-hard gamers. Best Prices Today: HTC Vive Cosmos The Vive Cosmos was first released late 2019, and although the modular design of the headset was exciting, there was a noticeable lack of accessories available. That was until March 2020, when HTC unveiled three variants of the Cosmos : the Cosmos Play, Cosmos and Cosmos Elite, each with interchangeable faceplates that offer wildly different tracking experiences....

Join us live at 1pm BST/2pm CEST for Huawei’s IFA 2018 press conference. We’ll bring you all the latest product announcements, which we expect to include the Mate 20 Lite and Kirin 980 launch. When is the Huawei IFA 2018 press conference: Date & Start time Huawei’s press conference will be held in Berlin on Friday 31 August. You’ll need to tune in at 1pm BST/2pm CEST to hear the announcements....

The P30 Pro took a lot of the best features from Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro, reviewed and then improved upon that phone’s cameras, making it an excellent choice for anyone wanting a versatile phone for photography and video. Not everyone loves EMUI – the skin that Huawei puts on top of Android – but it does have a lot of great features including dark mode, gesture navigation and even an option to call out “Where are you” to find your phone when you’ve lost it....

When I was in junior school, I used to have a hobby where I’d circle my dream purchases in the Argos catalogue of the season – even if my parents had no intention of buying them. These would include Furbies, Lego sets and humongous inflatable pools about twice the size of our garden. But one item I continued to visit over and over was the original Motorola Razr V3, in all its hot pink glory....

In summary: Tech Advisor demonstrates how to transform a Pixel 10 Pro into an iPhone-like experience through customization hacks including launcher apps, gesture navigation, and iOS icon themes. These modifications matter for users transitioning from iOS who want familiar functionality while maintaining Android’s flexibility and customization capabilities. Key steps include enabling gesture navigation, installing Nova Launcher with iOS icon packs, accessing Apple apps like FaceTime through browsers, and matching iPhone case colors....

In summary: Tech Advisor highlights that 2026 smartphones will likely offer minimal innovation while facing significant price increases due to global memory shortages driven by AI demand. Extended Android software support of 6-7 years makes previous generation phones more viable, with 12-month-old handsets offering substantial discounts and comparable performance. Major February 2026 launches from Google, Apple, and Samsung may disappoint consumers seeking meaningful upgrades over current models. After a relatively quiet month for phone launches, 2026 is really about to ramp up....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict For the money, this is a very proficient projector. The short-throw lens is useful, the brightness level sufficient for daylight conditions, and the features are good – with some excellent options available that can turn it into a very powerful device. If you want better quality, and a marginally bigger image, the NEC W352WS is the superior buy. But then, that model will set you back around £200 more....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you need a 240GB drive, or only have £80 to spend, you could do worse than the Integral P Series 4. However, Toshiba’s Q300 is roughly as fast and around £10 cheaper. Best Prices Today: Integral P Series 4 Integral is a long-established UK company which knows a thing or two about storage: in addition to SSDs it also makes USB flash drives and RAM....

iOS 14.5 is one of Apple’s bigger ‘point’ updates, offering a range of new features and improvements to the overall iOS experience, from an improved Face ID experience to Apple Maps tweaks and new eSIM functionality too. It could also be one of the last big iOS 14 updates as Apple begins to look towards the reveal of iOS 15 later on this year. After months of beta testing, the iOS 14....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cheap Large, bright display Compatibility with Apple accessories Cons 32GB of storage Downward-firing speakers 1.2Mp front-facing camera Our Verdict It may not have the updated design of the iPad Air or Pro, but there’s a lot to like about Apple’s entry-level iPad, especially with noticeable performance gains compared to last year’s option. Best Prices Today: Apple iPad 10.2in (2020) The iPad is Apple’s ol’ faithful; it’s always there, never changing, offering a great entry point for those interested in trying out an iPad....

At a Glance Our Verdict So which to buy: iPhone XR or Huawei P20? If price is sensitive for you, then the P20 is Considerably cheaper. By the time you’ve bought a case and got a PAYG SIM, you’d be able to use your phone for a year and still have change compared to buying even the cheapest iPhone XR – which has half the storage of the P20. But you pay more and you get more with the iPhone: better water resistance, better performance, a more colour-accurate screen and stereo sound....

If the Coronavirus crisis currently spreading the globe wasn’t frightening enough, we’re all dreading the day that Netflix can’t keep up with the increased demand and we may have to find some other way to entertain ourselves or our children. If you’re struggling to connect to Netflix then it could be that there’s a problem with the servers rather than your device. Below we show you a few ways to quickly determine whether Netflix is down....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Well priced Three brushing modes Fairly quiet in operation Good brushing performance Cons Long charging time No battery warning or charging light No pressure sensor Our Verdict If you’re looking for the best cheap electric toothbrush you can buy, this may well be it. It really only lacks a pressure sensor. But bear in mind that its short battery life and long charging time mean that you’ll need to keep it on the stand....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros JBL MultiBeam tech 550W of power AirPlay 2 and Chromecast support Cons No Aux-in Soundbar and subwoofer are huge No Dolby Atmos support Our Verdict It might take up a lot of space on your TV unit, but the combination of a great speaker setup, a powerful subwoofer and JBL MultiBeam technology provide an exquisite experience. Best Prices Today: JBL Bar 5.1 Surround Soundbars are all the rage right now, offering a simpler alternative to traditional surround sound system setups without too much of a sacrifice to audio quality....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Kate Spade Scallop smartwatch is a nice tech accessory that will definitely appeal to the fashion lovers out there. Its specs are rather average for its cost, but if you are a fan of the brand, then you might not mind that too much. If the brand is not your main focus, then you might prefer a cheaper alternative such as the Gen 3 Smartwatch by Fossil....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Given how little the hardware has changed, how the KC2500 performs is curious. Combining excellent read and write speeds with a five-year warranty and affordable price, this could be a very disruptive product in the dynamic NVMe drive market. Best Prices Today: Kingston KC2500 After the disappointment of the KC1000 in 2017, Kingston roared back in mid-2019 with much more relevant KC2000 series....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Multiple shooting modes Compact, lightweight design Option to save shots to microSD Cons Disappointing photo quality Our Verdict Like other Zink cameras, the Kodak Step is let down a little by its photo and print quality, which can’t match Instax rivals. It’s more compact and portable than those cameras though, and this is a versatile instant camera option for those on a budget. Best Prices Today: Kodak Step Instant Camera Instant cameras were once the domain of Polaroid, and now are dominated by Fujifilm’s Instax, but that’s not the only game in town – and historic camera rival Kodak has its own offering....

As tablets have continued to advance in recent years, the perennial question is whether an iPad , Pixel Slate , or similar device can replace a traditional laptop? We take a look at what both platforms have to offer, and which one is best suited to your needs. Before we get into the pros and cons of laptops or tablets, the most important question needs to be asked: How will you use the device?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Last Christmas leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy – as any good Christmas film should. But despite what the marketing may imply, it’s not the rom-com you may expect, and does offer some tinsel covered head-scratching moments. Best Prices Today: Last Christmas If you’re based in the US, then Last Christmas is in cinemas now. Get your tickets from Fandango or Atom Tickets ....