Fitbit has released an update for its older Fitbit smartwatches – the original Versa, Versa 2 and Ionic – that adds Active Zone Minutes to the feature set. While it readies replacements for these watches with its forthcoming Versa 3 and Sense devices, Fitbit has rolled out the feature for its original smartwatches, and also its discontinued Charge 3 activity tracker. Fitbit OS 4.2 is an update to June’s 4.1.3. Your Fitbit app will alert you to the tracker update....

Ghost of Tsushima is set to be the last big PS4 exclusive, and it’s a doozy: a sprawling open-world samurai action/stealth game in which you have to defend a Japanese island from an army of Mongol invaders. Coming hot on the heels of The Last of Us Part II , Ghost of Tsushima has a lot to live up to, but based on what we’ve seen so far we think it’ll manage just fine....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you have a 4K TV and a Netflix subscription, the Chromecast Ultra is worth the £69 asking price. The fact it is so easy to use and works best with the Google Home app means you can easily throw it in a bag and use it on different TVs wherever you are, as your phone or tablet carries your streaming subscriptions with you....

Google has seemingly confirmed that it will hold its big Pixel 10 launch event on 20 August, and it might just have a little something extra in store for us. The company has sent out invites to the media for its next Made by Google event, and sure enough, it’s 20 August. The date has been widely tipped for some months now, so it’s no great surprise. The event will be held in New York City rather than Google’s hometown of Mountain View, California....

Google has updated its smaller smart display for 2021 and here’s everything you need to know about the Nest Hub 2nd Gen including release date, price and specs. Already an excellent smart home device, the Nest Hub didn’t need updating for a while but now comes with some improvements to things like audio but the major new upgrade is Sleep Sensing – something made possible by the Soli radar found in the Pixel 4 smartphones....

Google has added a useful new backup management feature to its Photos app for Android smartphones and tablets , but it’s one that iOS users have had access to for some time. iPhone and iPad users have been able to ‘Undo device backup’ since early December, but the feature is now finally making its way over to Android. Google’s Photos Team recently posted an announcement to the Google support page , revealing that Android users now have more control over their backed up photos and video....

In summary: Tech Advisor reports that the Google Pixel 10a may launch February 17 with leaked renders showing Obsidian and Lavender color options. The device is expected to feature a 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display, 5,100mAh battery, and Google Tensor G4 processor for improved performance. Camera specifications appear to include a 48Mp main sensor, 13Mp ultrawide, and 13Mp front camera, maintaining competitive photography capabilities. Fresh details concerning the Google Pixel 10a launch have emerged, including some potentially positive news on pricing....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Big screen for XL fans Excellent cameras Easy to use Cons Rivals are cheaper 60Hz display Fast charging only 18W Our Verdict The Pixel 4a 5G has a lot more to offer than the regular 4a, especially for those looking for an XL Google phone. However, it has serious competition from cheaper rivals. Best Prices Today: Google Pixel 4a 5G Google makes excellent cheap smartphones for the mid-range market but the Pixel 4a doesn’t support 5G....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Luxurious build quality Incredible cameras Useful software features Six more years of updates Cons So-so battery life Slow charging Big and heavy Our Verdict Google has produced its most advanced Pixel phone yet with the Pixel 8 Pro, which has one of the most intuitive cameras you can get on a smartphone and plenty of other premium features. With a price drop in the UK, it’s a better choice than the newer Pixel 9 Pro phones for most people....

In a session during the 2021 Wearables Tech Show, Stephen Mears of Futuresource Consulting looked at the wearables market through to 2024, breaking down the market by its incumbent vendors and forecasting the opportunities in the health and sports verticals. Total consumer spend on CE (Consumer Electronics) at $900 billion was down year on year, but wearables grew as a share due to the expansive use cases available to consumer, such as Sports and Health, and also location-based services, productivity and communication....

Surprise! The Galaxy Tab S11 is back. To clarify, that’s the regular model, which was left out of last year’s Tab S10 lineup. This year, it’s the Galaxy Tab S11+ that’s missing, meaning we get a £400/$400 difference between the starting prices of the two new models. Understandably, most people’s attention will be drawn to the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and its massive 14.6-inch screen. If you’re looking for wow factor, that’s undoubtedly the device to get....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict At £279, it’s very easy to recommend the Honor Play. The display is no match for the likes of the Razer Phone or Asus ROG, but the Play offers top notch performance at a far lower price than either of those, which might make it the ideal phone for gamers on a budget. Even if you’re not a gamer, this is one of the best value phones on the market, offering flagship performance at a fraction of the price, so long as you don’t mind missing out on the best photography features....

Back in 2022, I was somewhat in love with House of the Dragon – I proudly declared my feelings with a poster hung in my flat. The writing for the show was nothing but stellar. The plot was strong, the characters complex, and the dialogue meaningful. I adored every moment spent in this carefully designed world filled with kings, queens, dragons, and knights. Two years later, after watching the show’s second season, I instead feel like I have a bad hangover....

Making the correct decision now can lead to peace of mind for several years to come. Let’s summarise three of these popular business and productivity PCs to make your purchasing decision easier, helping you to zero in on the perfect solution for your work. MSI PRO DP130 Despite its compact appearance, the MSI PRO DP130 business desktop PC packs a powerful punch. Inside, you’ll find up to an 11 th Gen Intel Core i7-11700 processor, 64GB DDR4 3200MHz memory and Nvidia GTX graphics to ensure the PC can handle number-crunching, large presentations and spreadsheets, and even online meetings with scores of video participants....

Time was when you worried that someone might go through your rubbish bins, find a letter with your name and address on it and use it to steal your identity. And that’s why the privacy conscious still shred any paper with personal details before recycling it. These days, there’s a far easier way to find personal information: just look online. All a criminal needs is a laptop and an internet connection....

Once you have Windows up and running you might also want to take a look at our guide to the 10 Best new features in Windows 10 . How to check if Windows 10 is activated The chances are Windows 10 is already activated on your system, as the product key is requested during the installation procedure. To check this on your PC press the Windows key then select Settings> Update & Security> Activation....

Facebook has recently updated its iPhone app to introduce a new design for profile pages, which includes the ability to add a video as your profile picture for the first time. Here, we show you how to make your profile picture a video on Facebook. How to make your profile picture a video on Facebook: Who can do it? Not everyone will be able to make their profile picture a video on Facebook just yet....

Buying a house is about the most stressful thing you can do. Often you have to deal with two firms of solicitors, estate agents, and vendors who are as stressed as you and have their own goals that may not dovetail with your own. You’re spending the most money you will ever spend, and you have to rely on a solicitor you may never have met to guide you through a complex and slow-moving process....

Whether it’s a persistent telemarketer, a wrong number, or someone you’d rather not hear from, blocking a number on any of the best Android phones is a straightforward process. This guide will show you how to block numbers on Android. Open the Phone app Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry Open the Phone app, the one you typically use to make and receive calls. Then, tap the ‘Recents’ tab, at the bottom of the screen....

It’s that annoying moment when you need to call a helpline or similar from your mobile phone but you’ll be charged extortionate amounts for it. Here’s how to call 0845, 0870 and 0800 numbers free from your mobile, and find out which numbers are free from your mobile and the cost of specific premium numbers. You might have a smartphone plan with unlimited minutes, but that’s unlikely to include premium-rate numbers....