The Clean Station is a suction bin compatible with the Samsung Jet Pet Edition and Pro. Ordinarily, it costs £199, but right now you can get one free when you buy a compatible cordless vacuum cleaner from the Samsung website. We don’t know how long the deal will last, so don’t hang around if you’re interested. Bagless vacuum cleaners are currently dominating the market but they aren’t the best option for people with hayfever, allergies to pet hair and the like, or those who have a sensitivity to dust....

If you’re thinking about switching broadband, now could be a good time. BT is running a month-long offer where you can switch and get the first six months half price. The same applies if you also take out one of its TV packages: you’ll pay half the normal price for six months. The deals run until 1 February and they mean you don’t have to pay the usual £29.99 setup fee, making it even sweeter....

Google has finally complete the Pixel 7 line-up with the cheapest model in the series: the Google Pixel 7a. With the same chipset as its big brothers, plus an upgraded camera and the introduction of wireless charging, the Pixel 7a could be exceptionally competitive in the mid-range market this year, and might be one of the best value phones around. Here’s what you need to know about the phone that could be the benchmark for mid-range Android phones in 2023 – or go ahead and read our Pixel 7a review to find out what we think of it....

The Google Pixel 9a looks set to take on the iPhone 16e in the mid-range smartphone connectivity stakes. We’re expecting to hear more about Google’s next budget smartphone any day now, but in the meantime the leaks keep on springing forth. Most recently, the Google Pixel 9a has made an appearance on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is the official communications agency of the United States of America. If you want to release a smartphone in the US, you need to received FCC certification first....

At Google’s October 2019 keynote, the promise of new Pixel Buds was made real; with the company’s second-generation truly-wireless earphones slated for a Spring 2020 arrival. Now, you can finally buy them outside the US. It’s fair to say that Google’s original Pixel Buds weren’t the best-received wireless headphones when they reached reviewers ears. They were slated (among other things) for their overtly sensitive touch controls, as well as their awkward ergonomics and cable management....

While Android 16 is expected to be rolled out faster than its previous versions, the recently released Android 15 is starting to receive updates at a rapid pace. The newest February 2025 update includes improvements across multiple areas and is now available for all eligible Google Pixel phones . Users can now manage a family group more effortlessly in account management, thanks to the addition of a new entry point for Family Link within the Google app settings....

The Karma drone has been a roller coaster ride for GoPro, mostly punctuated by lows rather than highs. And now, on a call to investors , the company announced it has stopped making the drone and will exit the market. It launched in 2016 with much hype (and many teaser trailers, below), but early models suffered from problems and were all recalled. The drone then went back on sale in Spring 2017, but faced huge competition from the DJI Mavic Pro and then in May, the Spark ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Honor Band 5 bears more than a few design references to its predecessor, but that’s not a bad thing by any means. It provides an excellent range of workout options, dynamic sleep tracking and smart heart rate monitoring, while even adding premium features such as blood oxygen measurements. There’s really no need to spend more unless you value high-end features such as a built in GPS or NFC, and if you can look beyond a handful of minor inconveniences the Honor Band 5 can be of huge value....

In summary Honor Magic 8 Ultra appears in certification 120W charging confirmed Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 confirmed News of the Honor Magic 8 Ultra flagship phone has emerged, hinting at an imminent launch and confirming a couple of key specs. The global launch for the Honor Magic 8 and Honor Magic 8 Pro smartphone duo is today, but there’s a glamorous third member of the family that will be arriving further down the line....

In summary Design emerges with three colours Same display and battery as non-Pro Much faster chip Core specifications and initial images of the Honor MagicPad 3 Pro tablet have leaked online, and there’s one major Pro-sized upgrade. Following the recent launch of the Honor MagicPad 3 , we’re expecting a step-up model some time in October. Prolific tipster Digital Chat Station has just given us our best glimpse yet at this Honor MagicPad 3 Pro....

OBS, or Open Broadcaster Software , is the go-to for many Twitch streamers as it’s a free way to stream your favourite games. The downside? It’s a little bit complicated to set up and use if you’re new to the software, even when it comes to adding simple elements like text and images. Don’t worry though – here, we explain how to add text to your live stream on OBS....

How to go live on Facebook for Android and iOS Setting up a live broadcast on Facebook for Android and iOS is fairly easy, just follow our how to (click images to enlarge them): Step 1) Head to the Facebook news feed and tap ‘Status’ to write a new Facebook status. Step 2) A new button should appear on the bottom right-hand side of the status composition window depicting a silhouetted person with waves radiating from its head – tap that to set up a live video broadcast....

The second half of the Pokémon Sword & Shield Expansion Pass main quest – The Crown Tundra – is all about one thing: catching lots and lots of legendaries. There are four sets on offer in fact – some familiar and some brand new to the franchise. If you need a helping hand in catching some of these groups, we’ve played through the DLC and have some handy tips on catching the legendary giants, birds and the King of Bountiful Harvest....

Like many people, I ripped a good many CDs back in the early 2000s in order to create a digital music library. With inventions such as the ‘home-theatre PC’ running Windows Media Centre, you could have all your music and videos in one place and use your TV as a giant jukebox. This was, of course, before the days of music streaming services , but today a local collection of digital music files still has its place....

Okay, call me a geek, but it’s Christmas and I’ve been genuinely searching for a way to get Google Home to turn my home into a winter wonderland in response to a single command: “Okay Google, it’s Christmas!” I’m talking Christmas tree- and fairy lights sparkling, Santa’s band marching, “All I Want For Christmas” blaring, mulled wine heating, maybe even the snow machine whirring. Okay, forget the mulled wine, that’s going too far....

One of key attractions of Windows 10 is how customisable it is. With a bit of tech know-how, almost every area of the operating system can be modified to your liking. However, one area that is often left relatively untouched is the Start Menu. It’s probably the first thing you click on once your PC or laptop has booted up, but many choose to stick with Microsoft’s default layout. If you’d like to spice up what you see when you click the Windows icon, here are five aspects of the Windows 10 Start Menu that you can customise....

As the most popular desktop software on the planet, Windows 10 is inevitably prone to issues from time to time. One of the most noteworthy is the so-called ‘blue screen of death’, where ‘Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart’. It’s incredibly frustrating, as you know it’ll be a while before you can start using your device again, if at all. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution here, so a combination of the following things is most likely to help you rectify the problem....

Formatting an SD card is not a difficult process. You probably already know that it’s as simple as right-clicking on the drive as it appears in Windows’ File Explorer and choosing Format… Then, in most cases using the Quick Format setting is all you need to do to erase the card’s contents in a couple of seconds. The files aren’t actually erased, only the pointers to them, which is why a full format takes so much longer....

SSDs and hard drives can fill up fast these days. If your computer is telling you that your hard drive is full, then we’re here to help you figure out what to delete. But if the tips below don’t give you enough space, then here are the best SSDs to buy – they’re more affordable than you might think. Windows Disk Clean-up Windows has several built-in tools which will automatically find and delete unnecessary files to free up disk space....

It’s been a long time coming but Sky has finally launched HDR on its Sky Q TV boxes. However, there are a few caveats and details you need to know about, so don’t get too excited until you’ve read this article. HDR (high dynamic range) became available on Sky Q as of 27 May, but there are a series of digital hoops you need to jump through in order to enjoy the improved dynamic range and therefore picture quality....