At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Four TB4 ports 85W laptop charging Compact Cons Low 100W overall power supply Our Verdict Compact Thunderbolt 4 hub boasts 85W laptop charging Best Prices Today: Anker PowerExpand 5-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Mini Dock Thunderbolt 4 is the new connector in town, and a raft of hubs and docks are becoming available to offer multiples of the super-fast port via one easy connection to your computer....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Aorus 15 X9 suffers from middling build quality, could have a better screen and it’s sometimes too loud – but its full-fat RTX 2070 is an impressive slab of gaming hardware. It’s not the best gaming laptop, but it’s worth Considering if you want more gaming grunt than most rivals provide. Best Prices Today: Aorus 15 X9 The latest laptop from Gigabyte’s Aorus brand is an expensive, muscular gaming machine that costs a little more than £2,000....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Smarts tailored to iOS users Comfortable to wear Incredible beamforming mic technology Cons Doesn’t fit all ears perfectly No custom eartips Mid-range audio quality Our Verdict The second-gen AirPods are a great iterative upgrade, offering improved connection speed, talk time and Hey Siri support, although a lack of improvements in the audio department will leave audiophiles wanting more. Best Prices Today: Apple AirPods Apple’s second-gen AirPods are more of a refinement than a reimagining of the original model, but I’m sure there’s enough here to tempt consumers....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s almost as if the Archos GamePad 2 is fighting against itself in terms of its branding, as if we were looking at this tablet as a purely budget tablet, it’s be hard not to be impressed with the good IPS screen, storage options, HDMI out, and quad-core processor with 2GB RAM. However, trying to promote itself as a great gaming device isn’t accurate apart from its inclusion of physical buttons....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Ubisoft has crafted a living, breathing world in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and it’s hard to resist the charms of exploring Greece and its myriad sunlit islands. The core loop of exploration, stealth, and combat remains largely unchanged from Origins, but you now have more freedom to approach it in your own way, and develop your character, ship, and equipment to suit the playstyle you find most fun....

Spring is almost upon us, and with the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, many of us are spending more time outdoors. As our habits change, our security needs evolve too, and it’s important to think about how you will keep your property protected as you spend more time away from the nest. Smart security cameras are one of our favourite ways to keep an eye on property while travelling, but there are challenges to overcome....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Wireless charging Portable Efficient Cons Really only suitable for phones UV-C light leaks when you open the box Quite heavy Our Verdict Belkin’s phone sanitiser is efficient, portable – and one of the best-priced on the market. But it has its flaws. Best Prices Today: Belkin Boost Charge UV sanitiser & wireless charger In the post-Covid-19 world, as people are becoming more hygiene conscious, UV sanitisers are becoming a popular piece of tech....

From Google Daydream to Gear VR, 2018 looks like it could be the year that virtual reality on Android goes mainstream. Cheap headsets like Cardboard mean that anyone can afford to try VR out now, while more and more compatible apps are popping up every day. Whether you’ve just picked up an Android VR headset, or have had one for a while and are looking for some new apps and games to try out, hopefully our pick of the best Android VR apps will help you make the most of our new virtual reality....

As many of us are spending a lot of time at home, it’s important to find fun ways to stay entertained. Watching endless Netflix series is certainly enjoyable, but it’s hardly the most social of activities. Card and board games are a great way to have a laugh with your flatmates and family, all while getting your brain into gear once more. But, with many of the best board games costing as much as a good meal out (remember those?...

Nintendo has, for reasons known only to itself, released a whopping six different consoles within what it calls the ‘3DS family’ since the first 3DS released in 2011. That’s basically one a year. Only three of those models are on sale right now, with the rest having been discontinued, but it’s still a pretty confusing process for prospective 3DS buyers to figure out what they should pick up – not helped by a slightly confusing naming system....

Gmail is one of the most popular email services around. In fact, over 1.5 billion people around the world use it, either personally or professionally. Sometimes both. Although Gmail has plenty of benefits, there are alternatives that you might want to consider if privacy is a priority. It’s no secret that Google scans its users’ email and uses the contents to serve up ads which may – or may not – be relevant to you....

If there’s one genre that games do better than just about any other medium, it’s horror. Terrifying as as a book or film can be, there’s nothing quite as gut wrenchingly terrifying as being thrust into those nightmarish scenarios for yourself. Whether it’s creeping down dark corridors, hiding from hideous monsters, or counting out those last few shotgun shells and desperately hoping they’ll be enough, videogames have the ability to put you in some seriously tight spots....

IFA 2019 has come to a close and we spent many hours treking around Berlin’s messe looking for the most exciting new tech. Here we bring you all the products worthy of our best in show awards. Like other shows, including MWC , there’s a lot of different tech on display from smart fridges to wireless speakers. It’s a tough job but we’ve picked the kind of things we’d want to own....

There are plenty of tablets to choose from in 2023, particularly if you’re happy with an Android slate. However, they nearly all have one thing in common: a large display. It’s a key selling point for many tablets, but sometimes you don’t need a laptop-sized screen in your hands. That’s where mini tablets come in. Defined here as displays of around 7-9in, they strike a good balance between screen size and portability....

OnePlus launched the new OnePlus 8T phone last October just a day after Apple unveiled the iPhone 12 – and six months later launched the OnePlus 9 range. That’s great news if you’re after the 8T as prices are steeply declining. While the 8T doesn’t have a larger 8T Pro sibling, it does boast a flat 6.55in, 120Hz display, and ditches the curved glass of the standard 8. There’s also a sizeable 4,500mAh battery and 65W Warp Charge, up from the OnePlus 8’s 30W....

Printers might not be as exciting as a new smartphone but it’s likely we all need one at some point in our lives, even if it’s just occasionally. Whether you’re working from home or need an office printer for many people to use, we have reviewed and ranked ten of the best you can buy from tank system inkjets to large laser printers. You might want to print a calendar, gig tickets, a boarding pass or some photos you’ve taken on your phone....

While multiplayer games like Fortnite , Battlefield and Call of Duty often dominate the charts with engaging, fast-paced online gameplay, single-player games can still attract huge audiences – look no further than the release of God of War earlier this year to see what we mean. Single-player games can offer a more crafted, scripted experience that can take you on an emotional journey like no other. Or, y’know, you can just shoot some bad guys and let off some steam....

Swapping an ordinary weighing scale for a smart scale can open up a world of new information about your fitness levels and body composition. It’ll also let you take the emphasis off weight and consider other metrics. Been lifting weights? You could see a muscle mass increase. Been running? You could see your cardiovascular health improve. The key benefit of smart scales over traditional scales is the breadth and quality of the data you’ll get....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Chuwi’s LapBook is not the fastest laptop you can buy by any stretch of the mind, but it is both capable for most daily tasks and more up to the job than most cheap Windows 10 laptops. The full-HD screen and full-size keyboard are highlights, as is the incredibly quick startup, but you’ll want a proper mouse to get around that awful trackpad. Recommended for those looking for a usable Windows 10 laptop at an attractive price....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive industrial design Easy to install, and includes C-wire adapter Strong feature set, including an app, geofencing, and voice-assistant support Cons No support for remote room sensors Quirky scheduling process Doesn’t have a great touchscreen Our Verdict The Cielo Smart Thermostat is an attractive, well-priced smart thermostat that will make heating and cooling your home easier and more efficient. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...