Mike Flanagan has a reputation as Netflix’s master of horror, and for good reason. Having signed a long-term contract with the service, he has created a fair number of dark series that have been popular with viewers and critics alike. After shows such as The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor and The Midnight Club, the time has come for an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s story....

If you’ve been waiting, the time has come: the Styler is now available to buy from John Lewis online. You can choose from black or white . It will set you back £1,899. We had a hands-on with the Styler at a press launch at the end of 2019. It has a sleek, minimalist design and is the size of a small cupboard (185cm high, 44.9cm wide, 58.5cm deep). It weighs 83kg (about 13 stone)....

The OnePlus 15 flagship smartphone could look very different to the OnePlus 13, if a new rumour proves to be accurate. Serial tipster Digital Chat Station has been posting to Chinese social network Weibo again, this time with an intriguing claim about the follow-up to the OnePlus 13 . According to the leaker, the OnePlus 15 will abandon the brand’s large circular camera module, which you could argue has been a fixture on its flagship phones since the OnePlus 11....

The Pixel Watch 3 is now official and the headline news is that it’s coming in two sizes, it’s getting a potentially life-saving feature that can detect the loss of a pulse and Google’s also bolstering the Pixel Watch’s fitness tracking abilities. One type of watch wearer Google is making a big play for is runners like me. While previous Pixel smartwatches have covered the run tracking bases, it’s an entirely different story with Watch 3....

Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S24 FE smartphone alongside the Galaxy Tab S10 series of tablets. However, if you’re considering buying one, I have important news for you. As we noted in our Galaxy S23 FE review , the timing of the FE (‘fan edition’ by the way) is pretty awkward. It comes many months after the flagship range of the same name and that’s a big problem. In a nutshell, the issue is price drops....

We may have just received confirmation that a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 FE is in the works. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE (pictured below) provided a more affordable flip phone alternative mid-way through 2025, but we haven’t yet seen something similar from Samsung in the full-sized foldable space. That could be all set to change this year, if a recent batch of IMEI database listings is to be believed....

Last year’s Sky and HBO team-up brought us Chernobyl, one of the most acclaimed shows of 2019. This year the two media giants are partnering up once again for another mini-series starring Jude Law and Naomie Harris: The Third Day. But what is all about, and when does it kick off? We’ve flown around the net to find out everything you need to know about the next hot series of 2020....

While Oculus is going all-in on standalone VR, stopping sales of the PC-powered Rift 2 in favour of the lightweight Quest 2, HTC is going in the opposite direction, announcing the high-end PC-powered Vive Pro 2 at its Vivecon 2021 event. While the Vive Pro 2 may look similar to its predecessor, the new headset has a particular focus on upgraded display technology – the heart of an immersive virtual reality experience – that could offer one of the most detailed, visually pleasing virtual experiences on the market right now....

Android tablets have had something of a renaissance in recent years. For a while, Samsung was the only realistic alternative to an iPad, but now, OnePlus , Google and Xiaomi all offer strong competition. However, they all prioritise functionality over good looks. For budget and mid-range tablets, that’s a wise, cost-saving approach. But even flagships such as the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra look a little dated compared to the latest iPad Pro....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful and quiet Easy to use Smart features Complete air filtration For large rooms Cons Not an attractive appliance Two expensive filters to replace Our Verdict This is a powerful air purifier that cleans the air quickly. It’s effective against all types of pollutants likely to be in your air at home – and it’s easy to use. However, it’s it’s not an appliance that will blend into your home decor....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Turtleneck earbud sleeve is a simple solution to a literally knotty problem: tangled earphone cables when you put them in your pocket. It’s available in a range of bright and cool colours, and solves a problem in a simple, stylish manner. The new AirThread cord for Bluetooth Apple AirPods users seems a weird accessory… until you lose your wireless headphones! Best Prices Today: Turtleneck earbud sleeve Stop headphone/earphone cables and wires getting twisted or tangled in knots....

The price of just about everything seems to be soaring at the moment and broadband plans are about to get more expensive for almost everyone. As you can probably guess, it’s due to high inflation but some providers are also blaming regulatory changes. What this means is that a lot of UK providers will be increasing their prices from 1 April 2023 (and no, it’s not an April Fool’s joke)....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent audio Durable, eco-friendly design Good battery life Cons Aged Micro-USB charging Can’t pair with the (identical) Wonderboom 2 Our Verdict Little has changed in the Wonderboom 3, but you get great audio, long battery life, and a durable design – what’s not to love? Well, the Micro-USB port for one, but otherwise this remains a great buy. Best Prices Today: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 Ultimate Ears’ Wonderboom 2 was a wonderful bit of kit, so you can’t blame the company too much for making minimal changes to the third generation....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The UMI Hammer offers fantastic value at £93, with 4G connectivity, a decent HD display and a reassuringly tough build. The camera takes a a great shot with HDR turned on, and we particularly like the ease with which you can mess around with custom UIs and install new ROMs. Recommended. Best Prices Today: UMI Hammer A virtually indestructible phone with 4G connectivity and easily swappable ROMs, the UMI Hammer is a bargain at under £100....

Today, Vodafone and Disney have teamed up to release Neo – a premium kids smartwatch available across key European markets including the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain with other countries to follow. It retails for £99 upfront. You can currently purchase it exclusively from the Vodafone website . To access the watch out and about, a cellular plan must be purchased. The plans available include a 24 month commitment for £7 per month, and a 12 month commitment for £12 per month....

Daredevil: Born Again is one of the most anticipated TV series of 2025, continuing the gritty story from the Netflix original. Matt Murdock will don the iconic suit once again as he takes on a new threat – though his former foe, Wilson Fisk , is still in the picture. If previous actions from the Kingpin are anything to go by, his new role cannot be good news. This MCU series is about to drop on Disney+....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict An NVMe design that strips functionality back to the bare minimum and makes it cheap enough for most PC owners to Consider as an affordable upgrade. It’s just a shame a 2TB model wasn’t included in the range. Best Prices Today: WD Blue SN550 Many PC owners use SATA connected SSDs . They’re affordable, dramatically quicker than conventional hard drives and almost every computer built in the last ten years has the SATA III 6Gbit/s interface to connect them....

This week I’ve had messages from both my parents about the 40 th anniversary of Live Aid, a charity concert organised by Bob Geldolf on both sides of the Atlantic to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. The BBC recently aired a two-part documentary about this pivotal moment in music history. While the event featured a wide array of musicians such as Madonna, Paul McCartney, David Bowie and Led Zeppelin, there’s one performance that stands out above all others: the 21-minute set from British rock band Queen, fronted by the late legend, Freddie Mercury....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Loads of grill space Gives food a great smoky flavour App is genuinely useful Cons Noisy fan Expensive (especially in the UK) Hopper could be even steeper Our Verdict The SmokeFire EPX4 is immensely versatile, allowing you to barbecue a huge variety of things, without requiring a lot of input. It adds a wonderful flavour to meat and performs reliably. Best Prices Today: Weber SmokeFire EPX4 Stealth Edition For most people, or at least most people I know, a barbecue is a simple, inexpensive outdoor cooker that involves cooking food on a grill over charcoal....

Auto-empty stations, otherwise known as self-emptying docks or bases, are one of the biggest innovations in robot vacuum design. They can make a huge difference to a robot’s usability and usefulness. Instead of having to remember to empty your robot vac’s tiny onboard bin, it’ll be done for you, so you can set a cleaning schedule on your smartphone and forget all about it. If the dream of robot vacuum ownership is a completely hands-off experience, this is how to get it....