At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Removable bezels elevate look Smooth-running software Good battery life 5ATM waterproof Cons Mixed fitness tracking performance Some features are Android-only Our Verdict The Xiaomi Watch S3 is a pretty solid-performing smartwatch with a nifty interchangeable bezel design that handles a mix of core smartwatch smarts and health and fitness tracking well enough to make it worth strapping on. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi Watch S3 The Xiaomi Watch S3 was part of a trio of Xiaomi wearable launches designed to go big on health and fitness features at low prices....

So you thought your new robot vacuum with its self-emptying bin and LiDAR navigation was state of the art? Well, not anymore. Robot vacuum technology has grown by leaps and bounds over the past year alone. Besides simply emptying their own bins and mapping your rooms with lasers (that’s so 2022), the latest robot vacuums can hoist themselves over door thresholds, extend robotic arms to reach dust particles tucked in corners, apply elbow grease to stubborn floor stains, and more....

Gone are the days when you had to write content on your own and the productivity was quite low. You can now skyrocket your productivity and accuracy with an AI writing generator. There are a number of fast, intuitive, and versatile AI writing tools , but finding the right one for you is challenging. With the AI writing landscape being so large, you can easily end up working with a subpar tool if you’re not careful....

Last night’s episode of The Traitors was the most explosive yet, taking the backstabbing to another level. But among all the drama, yet another game twist was planted. Once the banishment at the roundtable had concluded, Claudia dropped the bomb to the remaining contestants that one player will win “an extraordinary power never seen before” that could “turn the entire game on its head”. As the host used the word “win”, we assume that this power will be up for grabs during a mission – like a shield – or as an extra task....

Snap, the social media company turned AR glasses-maker, has officially announced Snap OS 2.0, its next generation of smart glasses software. And after testing it out for myself at Snap’s London offices last week, I have high hopes for the release of their first consumer-ready smartglasses in eight years, which are set to arrive in 2026. 2016’s original Snap Spectacles marked a notable shift for what had always been a software-first company up until that point: changing the perspective from your hands to your face, and letting you capture the world and augment it back on your phone before sharing with the world....

If you’re looking to buy someone a present for Christmas, a birthday, anniversary or other special event then an ‘experience’ could make a welcome change from perfume or a pair of socks. From a day of driving racing cars to a year of expert education, here’s our selection of great ways to give your loved one the gift they’ll always remember. Afternoon tea at Bletchley Park Price: £38 per person...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Full HD IPS display Solid typing experience Strong battery life and charging Cons Limited storage Weedy speakers Slow performance Chunky design Our Verdict Acer has produced another dependable budget laptop with a solid keyboard, a competent display, and strong battery life. However, sluggish performance and a lack of storage limit it to basic tasks. Best Prices Today: Acer Aspire 1 (A114-33) The Acer Aspire 1 A114-33 is a budget laptop that rarely misses a beat with low-intensity tasks, from email and word processing to streaming the latest box set and surfing the web....

At a Glance Our Verdict If you’re not too put of by the flimsy plastic lid, the Acer Aspire S13 is a decent choice for an ultraportable laptop. It’s thinner and lighter than a MacBook Air (just) with competent specs although the starting price won’t be breaking any benchmarks with the components you get. Best Prices Today: Acer Aspire S13 Continuing the Aspire S range of ultraportable laptops, the S13 has been unveiled alongside other new Windows 10 devices such as the Switch Alpha 12, a Surface Pro 4 rival, and Predator gaming machines which are VR ready....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable design Improved smarts Unbeaten iOS experience Spatial Audio is a game-changer Cons No Active Noise Cancellation No sound isolation Slightly more expensive Our Verdict The third-gen AirPods offer a more comfortable design, improved smarts and better-sounding audio. They’re easily still the best wireless earbuds for most Apple device owners, but a slightly higher price and missing features (like ANC) mean the buds aren’t perfect for everyone....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Incredible sound quality Premium build Great ANC Impressive smarts Cons Limited Android support No power button An ill-designed Smart Case No Lossless support Our Verdict The AirPods Max are outstanding over-ear headphones for iOS users, boasting exceptional audio quality, great ANC capabilities and one of the most true-to-life transparency modes I’ve experienced, but software frustrations and the lack of a power button may irk some – especially at such a high price....

As expected, Apple has announced the AirPods Pro 2 at its big September launch event, with the release following on 23 September. The wireless earbuds arrive with upgrades, but notably, they still cost the same as the original model. That’s right. In classic Apple style, the new AirPods Pro generation for 2022 arrives at $249 and yet offers things like double the active noise cancelling performance, better battery life, and case improvements such as a built-in speaker....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Alienware 17 isn’t perfect – a laptop costing this much really ought to include a proper solid-state drive, and maybe 16 GB memory too. And, of course, its sheer size and weight mean that it’s rarely going to leave home. However it provides top-of-the-range performance that would previously have cost you £2000 or more. It’s a great choice for gamers who can afford not to compromise so much....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive, slim design Decent display Good child-friendly features Affordable price Cons Poor performance Not the easiest tablet to use Our Verdict Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today While it was never going to benchmark against the likes of an iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab, it often felt sluggish, with a dull display that sacrificed just about everything to hit a low price....

The spin-off of the iconic Sex and the City polarised fans of the original. Critics of the series point to Samantha’s non-return, changes in the personalities of beloved characters, and not-so-interesting plot lines among its flaws. Still, the show has not lacked an audience – And Just Like That… was greenlit for a third season even before the season 2 finale. As the show’s creator Michael Patrick King said: We are thrilled to spend more time in the Sex and the City universe telling new stories about the lives of these relatable and aspirational characters played by these amazing actors....

Last week Android launched its latest version, Oreo , and it’s already in use on Google phones like Pixel or Nexus 5X. Thousands of Android phones are bound to receive the update in late 2017 or early 2018. You can find out when your phone will likely get Oreo here . On the surface, Oreo does not seem to majorly differ from Nougat, but if you dig a little deeper, you will find there are many new interesting features on the upgrade....

So, you want a new phone. Where do you start? For most people, it should be with the software. And on modern smartphones , there are really only two options: Android or iOS, which runs on the iPhone . The debate on which is better has raged since both platforms became popular. Ultimately, which will better suit you depends on a range of different factors, which we’ll run through in this article....

So, you want a new phone. Where do you start? For most people, it should be with the software. And on modern smartphones , there are really only two options: Android or iOS, which runs on the iPhone . The debate on which is better has raged since both platforms became popular. Ultimately, which will better suit you depends on a range of different factors, which we’ll run through in this article....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The PowerCore Speed 20000 PD is a good-value, high-capacity power bank that offers insanely fast charging and recharging speeds, and hails from one of the best-known brands in power-bank tech. Don’t make the mistake of assuming its 22.5W USB Power Delivery port will charge any USB-C laptop, however. Best Prices Today: Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD For years we’ve been talking about the benefits of fast charging, especially that enabled by Quick Charge....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The AOC U2868PQU offers a glimpse of UHD possibilities at around half the price of the current IPS and VA technology competition. But it is in some respects only half the monitor. In its favour it has fairly decent colour gamut and contrast ratio, and better than terrible viewing angles. It is more costly to run, has poorer colour accuracy, and judged subjectively we felt even after adjustment that image quality was clearly behind that found on IPS screens, admittedly at nearly half their price....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stunning 6.9-inch display with ultra-thin bezels Premium design and build Powerful A18 Pro chipset Excellent battery life Useful Camera Control button Cons Incomplete AI features at launch Only 8GB of RAM at launch Expensive Our Verdict The iPhone 16 Pro Max looks almost identical to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, aside from slimmer bezels and one new button. But for real change, you must look within, with excellent performance, great battery life and a slew of AI features on the way, even if most aren’t available at launch....