As someone who tests phones for a living, I know how important the display truly is. A great one makes doing everything more enjoyable, while a sub-par one can quickly ruin the experience. But my favourite displays on any phone don’t come on an iPhone , Samsung Galaxy phone or Google Pixel phone . You won’t even find them on OnePlus , Xiaomi , Oppo , Motorola or Honor handsets....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Classic design Less damaging to hair Decent results Cons Higher heat needed for thicker hair Buttons in awkward places Some rivals offer longer-lasting performance Our Verdict If reducing damage is a priority in your hair care routine, then it’s worth Considering the Nicky Clarke Infrared Pro hair straightener – plus, it will leave your hair sleek, smooth and glossy. Best Prices Today: Nicky Clarke Infrared Pro hair straightener Nicky Clarke’s Infrared Pro line is a series of hair styling tools designed to do less damage to your locks than regular heated products....

The enigmatic NieR finally has a sequel in NieR: Automata. Here’s what you need to know about NieR: Automata’s release date, demo, trailers, gameplay and much more. When is the NieR Automata release date? Almost two years after it was announced, the PlayStation 4 version of NieR: Automata hit US shelves on 7 March 2017 , and reached the UK and Europe three days later on 10 March 2017 ....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Huge cooking area for baking and roasts Flexible cooking Crispy, even results Robust and easy to use Cons No shake alert No viewing window or option to open a single drawer to check on food Our Verdict This is, quite simply, one of the best air fryers we’ve ever tested. It’s easy to use and powerful – which means quick cooking. And it cooks evenly without the need to pause and shake up your food....

Such is the digital age that we live in that most devices need regular software updates. Here we explain what’s in the latest Nintendo Switch update and how you can download and install it. Nintendo Switch update: What’s new? Latest Nintendo Switch software version: 4.0.0 The new software update for the Nintendo Switch brings along a much sought after feature: video capture. There’s also a new data transfer option we’ll explain below, and one secret feature that’s very welcome indeed....

HMD Global has steered Nokia’s phone business to serve as a compelling brand in the affordable space, across both its feature phones and smartphones, and the newly-announced Nokia 5.4 looks to be a great new budget offering in its quiver. Following on from the recent unveiling of the even-more affordable Nokia C1 Plus and the first Nokia-branded laptop in recent years – the PureBook X14 – the Nokia 5.4 is a timely update on the Nokia 5....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The design of the Nokia 7.2 is eye-catching and unique compared to most of the competition – for better or for worse – with a fairly angular design and a glass back that refracts the light to provide a high-end look. The internals are fairly standard for a budget device too. The main issue is disappointing camera performance, especially with regards to the ultra-wide camera....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sleek design Long battery life Near-stock Android Cons Performance isn’t great Display dimmer than previous generation Charger not included Our Verdict The Nokia T21 is a premium looking tablet for a budget price which offers good value. But there are other tablets which are even better value. Best Prices Today: Nokia T21 Nokia returned to the tablet world in late 2021 with the release of the T20, a budget 10-inch tablet with a stylish design....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Class-leading performance Solid battery life Most responsive display in any phone Cons Iffy under-display selfie camera Refresh rate down to 120Hz Relatively expensive Our Verdict The Red Magic 7 Pro is the most ambitious gaming phone Nubia has ever made, but it doesn’t get everything right. Unless you need a more responsive screen or longer battery life, the regular model offers better value for money....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Rapid performance from Snapdragon 8 Elite Sharp variable-aperture main camera Two-day battery life Cons Nubia’s software is still a little rough Big, unwieldy design No wireless charging Our Verdict The Nubia Z70 Ultra continues the brand’s formula of leading power, strong photography, and exemplary battery life for much less money than you might expect to pay. Design and software issues hold it back, while the lack of wireless charging is an issue, but the Nubia Z70 Ultra is a dark horse contender in the not-quite-flagship field....

As the mobile games market continues to grow, dedicated gaming handsets are rapidly increasing in popularity. These devices are more than capable as regular smartphones, but come with a few features specifically designed to enhance the gaming experience. While the likes of Asus and Razer are leading the way, Nubia’s Red Magic sub-brand has has managed to successfully muscle in on this burgeoning sector. With the Red Magic 5G, it looks to take this to the next level....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition is an excellent high-performance buy – but only if you don’t compare it against another GTX 1080. It isn’t likely to be the best choice if you care about value for money or if you would prefer at least some level of assistance overclocking the card to achieve best performance. Best Prices Today: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition review: Price The usual suspects have built their own versions of the card, but first out of the gates is Nvidia’s own reference design of the board, known as the “Founders Edition”....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Impressive fast charging Great battery longevity Clean user experience Cons Major camera inConsistencies Divisive design details No IP certification Our Verdict The OnePlus 10 Pro is an impressively well-rounded flagship that splits the difference between Realme’s and Oppo’s recent flagships, with superb battery life but an inConsistent camera that holds it back from true greatness Best Prices Today: OnePlus 10 Pro OnePlus has undergone a lot of change since we first met the brand as a plucky upstart all those years ago....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The OnePlus 7 Pro is a remarkably good phone. The display, camera, and core specs are essentially all best-in-class – or close enough to count – while the few shortcuts (wireless charging, an IP rating) are easily explained away by a price point that still undercuts the closest comparable rivals by some way. Your main decision is whether to get the newer OnePlus 7T Pro instead....

Less than a week after Android 11 officially launched, Chinese phone maker Oppo has announced that the latest revision of its own Android-based user experience – ColorOS 11 – is coming to smartphones starting this year. Those who are keeping count may notice that the latest revision of Oppo’s platform has skipped a few digits but much like Huawei did when moving EMUI 5 to EMUI 8, this is to bring the UX’s numbering in line with the version of Android it runs upon, so as to minimise confusion....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As gaming projectors go, the Optoma HD29H is affordable, delivers gloriously punchy colours and a high 120Hz refresh rate. However, getting a truly big image on this hardware needs a very large room and ideally a ceiling mount. Best Prices Today: Optoma HD29H We’ve previously covered projectors from Optoma and found them generally to be well made, feature filled and highly cost effective....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Just about the only thing missing from the ProtectiveClean 6100 is support for a smartphone app to monitor your brushing. Setting that aside, this offers a full feature set, slick design, and amazing battery life, all for a fairly competitive price (so long as you ignore that silly £300 UK RRP). Best Prices Today: Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 The name may be a bit of a mouthful (fitting for a toothbrush, we suppose) but the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 is the company’s flagship non-smart brush....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Nine ports Affordable Lightweight Cons 4K at 30Hz rather than 60Hz Short cable Our Verdict The PNY 9-in-1 USB-C Hub is a great portable hub for USB-C laptops and other computers. You can connect at home and elsewhere with the same dock because of its portability, and its port set is impressive and likely all an average user might require. The inclusion of VGA might look old fashioned, but there are still plenty of displays that require this connector, so if you need VGA, the PNY is right for you....

Raspberry Pi is a popular programming tool that can be used for different projects, but you don’t have to be an expert developer to make the most of it. From gaming to internet of things (IoT), you could make some great things right from the comfort of your own home. Now the UK’s best-selling computer of all time, the Raspberry Pi actually started life at the Raspberry Pi foundation, a charity that was founded with the aim of teaching computer science in schools....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Razer Blade Pro offers desktop-level power in an impressively thin, lightweight form. Boasting a Nvidia RTX graphics alongside a Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a Full HD 114Hz display, the Blade Pro is an ideal – if not slightly expensive – laptop for gamers on the go. Best Prices Today: Razer Blade Pro 17 Not long ago gaming laptops were big, bulky beasts that were more akin to a portable PC tower than a sexy, sleek laptop....