At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Although it’s been a long wait, Mario Kart 8 is one of the best in the series – mainly down to the brilliantly designed tracks and new features like anti-gravity racing. It’s the best excuse to buy a Wii U yet and would have got full marks if it wasn’t for the lacklustre Battle mode. Best Prices Today: Mario Kart 8 The Wii U hasn’t been the biggest success for Nintendo but can the arrival of Mario Kart 8 change its fortunes?...
Mavericks: Proving Grounds is the next big battle royale game on the horizon. Making use of spatialOS architecture, the unique feature for Mavericks will be a truly massive experience with up to 400 people competing in each game. Automation games will be the latest studio to follow in the steps of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite so here is hoping they have what it takes to stick around in this highly competitive market....
Qualcomm has unveiled two new chipsets to power high-end mobile phones, including its new top-tier offering: the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. The 8+ Gen 1 is one of Qualcomm’s typical mid-cycle refreshes, in this case upgrading on last December’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 . The core of the chip remains unchanged, but the CPU’s prime core has been overclocked to 3.2GHz – up from 3GHz – resulting in a 10% increased in CPU performance....
The Men in Black reboot called ‘International’ steps away from past films with new leading cast members in a new country – this time we’re in the UK. We’ve rounded up all you need to know about the release date, trailer, cast, news and whether we’ll see Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones returning as Agent Jay and Agent Kay. When is the Men in Black: International release date? Men in Black: International released 14 June, 2019 in both the UK and US....
Microsoft on Wednesday showed how Facebook friends will be able to influence Bing users’ search results, as part of a wide-ranging update on search that also included developments for its image, maps and mobile services. The new Facebook features are supposed to help Bing users find more useful and reliable search results. A person who searches for the name of a musician, for example, might see that a friend has already “liked” a particular fan page about that artist....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Expensive but oozing with class, the Moshi IonBank 3K will offer a fast charge to any recent iPhone. You’ll get a full charge for all standard models (just under for the Plus and X), and then benefit from passthrough charging when it’s time to power back up. If you can afford it then it’s the sort of gadget that will cause envy. Best Prices Today: Moshi IonBank 3K The IonBank 3K is a reddot design award-winning power bank from Moshi, with a deluxe vegan leather magnetic cover, aluminium panel and built-in flat, tangle-free cables....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very affordable 5G support Clean software Great battery life Cons Some performance stutters Low-light photography is average 720p resolution display Our Verdict If you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful Android phone for kids, older relations or simply as an inexpensive handset for yourself, the Moto G34 5G has a lot going for it. Nice display, decent performance and cameras that can capture good images when there’s plenty of light....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The limited Orbi app could be reworked to provide access to a wider range of features and settings. The lack of USB ports might also be a deal-breaker for some users. Even so, the Orbi’s sheer simplicity and ease of use (not to mention low price) still make it a good option for home users who simply want a plug-and-play system that they can set up with minimal hassle....
An amazing 24-day battery life, an elegant aluminium alloy design with a large display, plus support for continuous heart-rate- and sleep tracking are among the features that impress in the brand-new GTR Lite smartwatch from Amazfit. This is a more affordable version of the Amazfit GTR , which currently sits in our round-up of the best smartwatches of all time , swapping out the 22mm leather band for a sweat-resistant silicone version and cutting down the number of sport modes from 12 to eight....
The Celebrity Traitors has captured audiences from across the UK. And with a cast like that, it’s no wonder. The show is continuing to smash the TV ratings records for an unscripted series on the BBC. If previous patterns are anything to go by, the final episode will draw in the biggest audience of all. Sadly, once that airs this Thursday, we won’t see the cutthroat celebrity edition of the gameshow on our screens for a while ....
If you were asked to name a piece of wearable technology, you’d almost certainly go for a smartwatch. But there is a more subtle accessory that also has much to offer: the smart ring. Fitted with NFC, this clever jewellery can be very handy for quick purchases, for keeping your phone unlocked or even opening your front door. And here is everything you need to know about the current state of smart rings and to which ones you might want to say, ‘I do’....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Ninebot Max G30 offers an impressive 40-mile range, a smooth ride and a selection of smaller design elements that make it a great all-round electric scooter, but at 18kg, it’s certainly not as portable as other options available in 2020. Best Prices Today: Ninebot Max G30 While still technically illegal in the UK, electric scooters have become the transport of choice for city-dwellers looking to ditch public transport for something more eco-friendly and, let’s be honest, a lot more fun....
Ninja’s 9.5L/10QT Double Stack XL (called the DoubleStack XL in the US) is the brand’s newest and most innovative air fryer, cramming four zones of cooking space into a compact form that won’t overwhelm a smaller kitchen counter. Or, at least, it was the newest until Ninja announced three new Double Stack models. All three models are now available to buy in the UK – but only two have made it to the US....
If you have a Switch 2 ready to pick up or are considering getting this console, I’ve got some good news. My press copy arrived fresh in the post a day before it went on general sale, and I have to say, I’m impressed. At £395.99/$449.99 for just the console, and £429.99/$499.99 for the Mario Kart World bundle, this will be an investment for most buyers. However, the new Mario Kart alone is proof of how much of a step up this is from the original Switch....
Fans have spent much of the last few years debating whether Nintendo’s next Switch console would be called the Switch Pro or the Switch 2, and of course the Kyoto company has managed to surprised us with the Switch (OLED model). That’s to give the new console its slightly clunky official name, brackets included. That does at least give away the core new feature – a larger, 7in OLED screen – but Nintendo has packed a few other upgrades in, not to mention a swanky white colourway....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great performance for the price Comfortable, elegant design Good display and sound Excellent battery life Cons Could be even faster Mediocre cameras Poor desktop mode Our Verdict Stylish and comfortable design, great value for money, surprisingly good screen and all-day battery. In many ways, the OnePlus Pad 2 impresses, even if it doesn’t live up to its lofty ambitions as a productivity tablet. That may come with software updates in the future, though....
In summary Oppo Find X9 series teased Sleek design compared to iPhone Seamless compatibility with Apple family The Oppo Find X9 smartphone range’s design and specs have been teased, with confirmation of huge batteries and an iPhone-rivalling design. As highlighted by this Weibo post , Oppo Product Manager Zhou Yibao has teased the design of the forthcoming Find X9 series, highlighting its minimal screen bezels by holding the phone alongside an iPhone....
Nothing has announced the CMF Watch Pro 3, which it claims is its most advanced budget smartwatch yet. The design of the CMF Watch Pro 3 doesn’t appear to stray too far from that of the CMF Watch Pro 2 , with a familiar circular look. It features a precision-milled metal body together with soft-touch silicone straps, both of which come in three new finish and colour combinations: Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Orange....
BlackBerry may be dead (again) but its spirit lives on. Planet Computers is back with its third device, the Astro Slide, which pairs all of the perks of standard Android smartphone with a mechanical, backlit keyboard. This is Planet Computer’s third device, after the Gemini PDA and Cosmo Communicator. Unlike those phones, it drops the folding clamshell form factor in favour of a sliding mechanism that hides the keyboard when you don’t need it....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The PNY PowerPacks are lightweight battery life savers that you can carry around without noticing until your smartphone suddenly fades. The DCM2200 and DCL2200 include built-in connectors so you don’t need to carry round cables, just the battery pack. The DCM2200 is for non-Apple smartphones as it has a Micro USB connector. iPhone users will choose the Lightning-equipped DCL2200. The PowerPack T2600 offers a little more charge but does require the right cable for your phone....
