In summary: Tech Advisor reports the Nothing Phone (4a) will likely face a price increase when it launches in early 2026 due to surging memory costs from the AI boom. CEO Carl Pei explains that memory prices have tripled and could increase five-fold by year-end, forcing brands to raise prices by 30% or downgrade specifications. The Phone (4a) will upgrade to UFS 3.1 storage from UFS 2.2, but Nothing plans to focus on intentional design over raw performance specifications....

These four features started rolling out at the end of May. You might find that they’re not yet available in some countries – be patient and they should be soon. Drop In on all devices The first is an update to Drop In. This lets you talk to another Echo user without waiting for them to accept the voice or video call, and is only used for close friends and family....

Instant cameras are an excellent way to capture memories on the go, and they’re brilliant gifts for both photography beginners and experts alike. Not only can you once again buy a new Polaroid camera, but Fujifilm’s Instax has become a global phenomenon, and other companies like Kodak have gotten in on the action too. Some instant cameras even now pack digital tech too, allowing you to do things like take multiple shots before picking which to print, save digital copies of photos for your Instagram, or even print shots straight from your phone....

When you install an app from the Google Play Store, you can be sure that you’re getting it from the safest source around. But as we’ve seen so many times in the past, this isn’t a guarantee that those apps are safe to use. As reported on the Fox-IT blog , two apps (which have since been removed from the Play Store) managed to get through the usual malware checks and onto tens of thousands of Android phones....

The next music awards are fast approaching. The Brits is the biggest UK event, and voting for several categories is open to the public. Five genre-specific awards will be decided by those at home. They are Alternative/Rock Act, Dance Act, Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act, Pop Act and R&B Act. Better yet, voting isn’t restricted to those in the UK – the official website confirms that anyone in the world can have their say....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent cleaning performance Easy assembly Versatile Cons Self-cleaning doesn’t completely dry mop roller Small dustbin capacity Hard to conceal Our Verdict The Tineco Floor One Switch S7 takes a unique approach to double-duty floor cleaning by offering two separate appliances that share a swappable motor. Both do their jobs well, but the approach may not be to everyone’s liking. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...

Tokyo Vice has attracted both enthusiasts of Japanese culture and fans of gangster stories. The neo-noir series, based on Jake Adelstein’s autobiographical novel, takes viewers into the criminal world of the Japanese capital and reveals its darkest secrets. The first season was quite a success, and its finale was packed with cliffhangers to the brim. No wonder, then, that fans were on edge waiting for season 2 to premiere. Thankfully, the second season has already arrived at Max – we’ve gathered the most essential information about it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Since the software is good and the performance is truly excellent, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Archer VR900. TP-Link has come a long way in a short time. Best Prices Today: TP-Link Archer VR900 TP-Link’s first generation of 802.11ac wireless routers was astonishingly good value for money, offering considerably better performance than more expensive competitors. They lacked many bells and whistles though, with a very basic cut-down interface....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to set up and use Good performance for the money Three Gigabit Ethernet ports on each node Cons No option to buy single units at time of review App nags you to subscribe to HomeShield Pro Our Verdict TP-Link’s latest mesh system combines Wi-Fi 6 and G.hn powerline to provide effective whole-home coverage with decent speeds for the money As we acquire more and more mobile and smart home devices, it becomes quite clear that the average Wi-Fi router isn’t up to the job....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Overall, we really enjoyed playing Until Dawn. It’ll take around 10-11 hours for a complete playthrough, which to some may be relatively short, but with the sheer amount of possible storylines, it deserves multiple playthroughs as you’ll experience something different every time. The use of the choice-and-Consequence system makes playing the game more interesting as you’ll find yourself questioning each decision you make, and the possible outcome of your decision....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very fast charging Dependable cameras Great display Cons Poor thermal management Some finish issues Ads in notifications by default Our Verdict The iQoo 9T does a lot right, with a great screen, dependable battery life and blazing performance it mostly manages to stand out in the right ways from the competition. But for poor thermals, some finish issues and ads in the notifications this would have been an instant recommendation....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s undoubtedly expensive and is really only for those with a compatible iPhone or iPad, but the Kickr is a fantastic trainer and certainly the best we’ve ridden. Best Prices Today: Wahoo Kickr bike trainer Unless you’re a hard-core cyclist that trains or commutes right through the winter, you’ll lose fitness until the weather improves again. Bike trainers help you maintain your fitness levels, and cost from around £60 to thousands....

Unlike most media streamers, Google’s Chromecast doesn’t have a remote control or even an interface which appears on your TV. Instead you use your phone to ‘cast’ things (such as photos and videos) to the Chromecast which means it isn’t just a remote control, it’s a second screen that’s critical to its operation. Although you can also control a Chromecast from a laptop and cast websites, that’s a horribly clunky way to use it, so for the most part you will use your Android phone or iPhone....

Sky VIP is Sky’s customer loyalty scheme, offering tiered benefits to Sky customers based on how long they’ve been paying for Sky services. Benefits range from free films to priority customer service, and scale from brand-new customers right up to those who have been with Sky for more than 15 years. In this article we’ll explain what Sky VIP is, what the rewards are, and how to claim them. What is Sky VIP?...

If you’re making your own coffee at home, everything begins with the grind. If you don’t get that right, the coffee you wind up with will be less than stellar. Yes, you can buy pre-ground coffee, but it’ll begin to lose its flavour after a day of the packet being opened. If you want the best coffee you can get at home, you’ll need a grinder. There are different types of grinder and the right one for you depends on your budget, how often you drink coffee and what brewing process you use....

WhatsApp’s new AI feature, which it calls “Message Summaries”, has now been released. The feature was announced last month and has since been in testing. Now, it’s stable and ready to roll . At this stage, it’s only available in the US and only in the English language, but it’s expected to come out in more countries, with support for more languages in the future. “Message Summaries” allows you to tap on the unread message count in a chat and get Meta’s AI to summarise what you’ve missed....

If you’ve been able to save up a small fortune by working from home, and aim to spend that fortune on a new Apple gadget, then you may be less intimidated by Apple’s new £549/US$549 AirPods Max – Apple’s most expensive headphones. The Max, which were rumoured to release as the AirPods Studio , launched on 8 December and are already available to pre-order from Apple. The wireless headphones feature Apple’s H1 chipset, which powers the AirPods Max’s Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency Mode and Spatial Audio along with Adaptive EQ, a feature you might recognize from the Homepod Studio....

After being teased at last year’s Connect 2021 as Project Cambria, Meta has just revealed the high-end Meta Quest Pro. The Quest Pro is quite the departure from the standard Meta Quest 2, with a more compact design, improved optics, better performance and a whole host of new sensors including face- and eye-tracking. There’s also a renewed focus on mixed reality , boasting high-res colour passthrough cameras to help blend the real and virtual worlds into one....

You probably know this already, but Adobe Creative Cloud replaced what used to be known as Adobe’s Creative Suite software (which came on CDs and DVDs). Creative Cloud is a subscription and to get Photoshop and the other apps, you simply download them. Of course, while CC is great for some professionals, it’s expensive for others who don’t use the software enough to make it worth it. In the good old days of Adobe CS, you could simply make a one-off payment and use one or more apps for as long as you wanted....

Over the years, we’ve covered multiple foldable models but of late, interest has ramped up. They’ve become a big topic of discussion across tech forums and communities, and brands are investing much more heavily in the form factor. Samsung has continued to push foldables, innovating with its TriFold model , Google’s latest line includes its Pixel 10 Pro Fold and, even Apple is said to be working on a foldable iPhone to be released later this year....