At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Inexpensive Quiet Motor Relatively lightweight Cons Display hard to see Battery range not the best Our Verdict You’d think the Kirin S1 cost more than it really does: it’s a budget electric scooter that’s actually good. Best Prices Today: Kugoo Kirin S1 You tend to get what you pay for with electric scooters (and electric bikes) but the Kugoo Kirin S1 bucks that trend. It’s an affordable option compared to premium models from the likes of Innokim which can cost three or even four times as much as the S1....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely cheap Ideal for mainstream gaming and eSports Good-looking Solid keyboard Cons Washed out screen Limited ports Underwhelming specification elsewhere Our Verdict If you want a gaming laptop on the cheap, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i is affordable and has enough power for mainstream gaming, eSports and computing. It’s even 120Hz but the screen is washed out and there are some other compromises to Consider....

Lenovo primarily focuses on budget tablets, but the company has used its IFA 2022 press conference to unveil two new premium slates. The new Tab P11 and P11 Pro aim to provide the best possible multimedia experience, although the latter may also be a good candidate for productivity. Both devices have 120Hz displays, quad speakers, and run a version of Android 12, but that’s about where the similarities end. The Tab P11 Pro costs $150/€200 more than its regular sibling, and that’s reflected throughout the device....

The environmental impact of the tech industry is well documented, but Lenovo is taking steps to limit its carbon contribution. A wide-ranging portfolio of new devices for 2022 includes the new Slim 9i (also known as Yoga Slim 9i), the first laptop ever to receive carbon-neutral certification. Essentially, this means all carbon emissions associated with the production of the device have been offset in other ways. Lenovo has its own CO2 Offset Service , which focuses on improving renewables and reducing air pollution....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Neatly stores, recharges and cleans the system in a stand-alone tower Impressive suction power Great for touch-up mopping Allery sufferers will appreciate the tower’s dust-removal prowess Cons Bulky tower design Expensive Suction power may be too much for flimsy rugs App connectivity tends to flake out Our Verdict Powerful, versatile, and packed with features, the LG CordZero All-in-One A9 busts dust with aplomb and will clean up after itself, but owners of delicate carpets may wish for a lower power setting....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Room filling sound Portable and battery powered 3.5mm line-in Fun lights Cons Heavy No cast or AirPlay No smart features Our Verdict The portable LG XBoom XO3 has excellent sound quality and battery life and is a top Bluetooth speaker despite the lack of smart features. Best Prices Today: LG XBoom 360 XO3 LG isn’t a heavyweight in the Bluetooth speaker market, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the quality of its admittedly badly named XBoom 360 XO3....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Elegant design Dual use 10,000 lux brightness Renders colours accurately Cons Height can’t be adjusted Expensive Our Verdict This stylish lamp can be used as both a powerful task light and a SAD light – and it’ll look good anywhere you place it. It’s pricey but SAD sufferers can save some money at the purchase point by claiming VAT relief. Best Prices Today: Lumie Task Now that winter is ahead, some of us are already worrying about our happiness and productivity in the months to come, as we cope with fewer hours of daylight and grey skies during the day....

It’s not too long until NFL pre-season and regular season and you get you in the mood Madden 17 is coming soon, otherwise known as Madden NFL 17. The American Football video game looks to be the best yet so here’s the information you need on the Madden 17 release date, gameplay price, platforms and trailer. Watch EA Gamescom 2016 live stream here Madden 17 release date and price UK Although it’s more expensive at GAME, the retailer is offering bonus content for anyone who pre-orders including “up to nine Madden NFL 17 Ranked tickets and up to seven Madden NFL 17 Ultimate Team Pro Packs....

Marshall expands its repertoire of stylish audio gear with the Mode II – its first pair of true wireless ear buds following the wave brought on by Apple’s AirPods. For £159/$179, the iconic amp-maker promises fans powerful sound from 6mm drivers, along with a features list that tick many boxes, including a 25-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, a wireless charging case, IPX4 water resistance, in-app EQ customisation and transparency mode....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fan-controlled temperature system Gravity-fed hopper App connectivity Ability to smoke, BBQ, grill & sear Cons Expensive App sometimes fails to connect Our Verdict The Masterbuilt Gravity Series 560 is an impressive BBQ more akin to an outdoor oven than a traditional BBQ. It features a fan-controlled temperature system for stable temps, a gravity-fed hopper for up to 15 hours of use and smartphone connectivity to keep an eye on your meat during longer cooks....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Surface Pro 2 crams a serious amount of power into a compact frame. However, now that Microsoft has launched the bigger, better Surface Pro 3, the Pro 2 makes sense only if you’re on a tight budget. Even then, its value is questionable – many people would be better off with a separate laptop and tablet, and might even save money going down that road....

There’s good news for Tolkienistas, because Warner Bros. has been working on Middle-earth: Shadow of War, a sequel to the 2014 hit Shadow of Mordor . Like that game, it’s set in the Lord of the Rings universe as inspired by Peter Jackson’s films, and will once again see you tasked with thinning the ranks of Sauron’s forces. Shadow of War was revealed in February 2017, and following months of hype, is now officially available to buy around the world....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Our first impressions of the MiPow PlayBulb Color are strong. If you can get one for £34 in GearBest’s sale then you won’t be disappointed – not only is it a cool gadget, but the MiPow is a great talking piece when friends come over – and it’ll prove useful for parties. Even at £54.41 we think it offers good value, given its functionality....

All it takes is for one person to fall victim to a hoax on Facebook and they spread like wildfire through the social network. Many people when quizzed will say they knew it wasn’t true, but they thought they had better share it just in case. (Which makes no sense whatsoever.) We round up some of the more common scams found on Facebook so you know what not to share....

At a Glance Our Verdict The new Motorola Moto G (2014) has a larger screen, better cameras and front facing stereo speakers. Pretty much everything else remains the same so there are only a few upgrades here and the dual-SIM feature will be only useful to a handful of users. It’s not a must have upgrade if you have the original Moto G and if you need 4G support then the Moto G2 doesn’t offer it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As a software experience, the Moto Z2 Force is excellent. But the Moto Mod ecosystem means you’re spending a hell of a lot on accessories that are only useful for the lifetime of the device. It’s also far too expensive, even before mods. Practically every other smartphone manufacturer sells a flagship device for less, and sometimes Considerably less. If money is no object and you love the idea of mods and like the reassurance of an unbreakable screen, the Z2 Force will be the phone for you....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely resilient design Quite cheap for a rugged phone Clean Android with Moto additions Cons Slow performance Below-average 720p display Basic camera set-up Our Verdict The Motorola Defy lives up to its classic branding with an extremely tough yet surprisingly easy to live with handset that doesn’t cost the earth, but with inevitable compromises. Best Prices Today: Motorola Defy The Motorola Defy represents the resurrection of an 11-year-old ruggedised phone sub-brand....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 5G speeds Nice display Great price Cons Lacking in performance Camera only really suited to daytime shots Macro lens is useless Our Verdict Motorola’s Moto G82 5G has a big, beautiful screen, and impressive audio compared to many other phones in the middle of the pack price range-wise. It looks great, too, but if you’re picking it up you’ll need to ensure you won’t need more power – it’s no powerhouse....

While I’d love to see a Google Pixel Watch A-series next year, another smartwatch request is for Motorola to get back into the wearable game. I’m a long-time fan of Motorola devices, with the brand offering countless great value Moto G phones and more recently some of the best flip phones on the market in the Razr series . But something occurred to me when I opened a drawer in my office and spotted the 2016 Motorola Moto 360 Sport … the brand hasn’t launched a wearable in years....

The announcement of new laptop CPUs from AMD and new laptop GPUs from Nvidia at CES 2021 means that practically every big laptop manufacturer is launching new powerful laptops, and of course, MSI wanted to get in on the action. But with so many powerful laptops on the market, the manufacturer needed a way to differentiate itself from the ray-traced noise, and what better way to do than to create the thinnest 17in gaming laptop available right now?...