Back in August, I binged the first five episodes of Peacemaker season 2. That portion of the series seemed much more dynamic and action-packed than season 1 and set up a mysterious plot twist that had DC Reddit fans clamouring for theories, even breaking down the iconic dance sequence intro . As such, I gave it 4/5 stars – and without the context of the remaining episodes, I can see why I made that decision....

We’re only a few weeks into 2023, but it already looks like ‘AI’ will be one of the tech buzzwords of the year. Artificial intelligence has existed for decades, but the release of the ChatGPT chatbot in November was perhaps one of the strongest demonstrations yet of what AI is capable of. Microsoft has already invested in the company behind it, OpenAI, but it’s now taking things to the next level....

The Internet is a pit of epistemological chaos. As Peter Steiner posited — and millions of chuckles peer-reviewed — in his famous New Yorker cartoon, there’s no way to know if you’re swapping packets with a dog or the bank that claims to safeguard your money. To make matters worse, Edward Snowden has revealed that the NSA may be squirreling away a copy of some or all of our packets, and given the ease with which it can be done, other countries and a number of rogue hacker groups may very well be following the NSA’s lead....

Acer is trying to walk a delicate line with the Predator Triton 500 SE: a full-size 16in gaming laptop that can keep pace with the latest AAA games but also survive a work day. The Triton 500 SE follows in the footsteps of the recent 14in Triton 300 SE, and shares that machine’s design language: sleek, brushed aluminium with a petite Predator logo on the lid, and few indications – other than its size – that’s it’s built for gaming....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict You can’t expect too much from a laptop costing less than £300, but the Advent Tacto does manage to get the basics right. Its performance, screen quality and battery life rival those of a number of more expensive laptops, so it’s a great choice if you’re on a really tight budget and need a lightweight laptop. Best Prices Today: Advent Tacto Advent is the brand name used on budget PCs made specially for the Dixons stores group, which includes PC World and Currys....

Dell’s Alienware brand has always been about high-end gaming, but until now there were only three screen sizes to choose from: 14in, 15in or 17in. That changes today with the reveal of the Alienware m16 and m18, which – you guessed it – offer 16in and 18in displays respectively. The new m18 is technically the reintroduction of a device that was discontinued in 2015, but plenty has changed since then. Dell proudly claims it’s Alienware’s most powerful laptop, but with a $2,099 starting price, you’d expect that to be the case....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros 11 ports 96W laptop charging Cons SD not microSD slot Upstream port at front Our Verdict An affordable modern dock with all the ports you’d expect today and impressive 96W laptop charging. Best Prices Today: Alogic Thunderbolt 4 Blaze Docking Station The Alogic Thunderbolt 4 Blaze Docking Station is an 11-port docking station that boasts the latest Thunderbolt 4 connectivity standard and a generous selection of ports....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Something of a hybrid fitness tracker and sports smartwatch, the Amazfit Stratos is a strong budget option in this space, with 16 activity tracking modes, GPS, 50m waterproofing, an optical heart-rate sensor and training recommendations. You won’t find support for apps as you might on a WearOS watch, but you can get notifications from any app installed on your phone, and make use of the 4GB internal storage and built-in Bluetooth to stream music directly to your wireless buds while you’re out on a run....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Echo Show 5 is a great-value smart home display. Whether it’s the best choice for you will depend on the smart home gadgets you have, and why you want a smart display in the first place. It isn’t the best Echo for listening to music, but as a smart bedside clock / alarm, it’s excellent. Essentially it’s a bit like putting your phone on a stand sideways and having the screen always on....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Kindle Voyage is without doubt one of the best eReaders money can buy. Is it worth buying though? For most people, no. The extra resolution, sleek design and page-turning buttons are all nice-to-haves but by no means essential. You’ll get a better reading experience on a Voyage compared to the current-generation Paperwhite, but only just, and the difference in price is simply too much to justify it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Uptake worries aside though, Android Pie like Oreo before it is now the best ever version of Android. The adaptive features are excellent, the design is more fun and the gestures, if tricky and iPhone X-like, are a welcome (and optional) shake up of an ageing user interface. Add to that the superb admission that you should use your phone less with features to help you do that, the P in Android P may end up standing for that little bit of peace you forgot you needed....

At a Glance Our Verdict Android L is an exciting new version of Google’s operating system will a radical redesign. It looks and feels great, automatically making KitKat seem dated. Performance improvements and other new features are a bonus and we expect there to be plenty more when Android L is released later this year. Best Prices Today: Android L vs Android KitKat Google has announced Android Lollipop for smartphones and tablets, so how does it compare to the current Android 4....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Big and bright display Excellent build quality Wide selection of features Great fitness tracking performance Cons Lacks some metrics compared to rivals Very similar to Watch Ultra 2 Expensive Our Verdict The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a fantastic smartwatch with loads to like. It’s comfortably one of the best rugged outdoor smartwatches you can buy, but unless you really need its exclusive features – of which there are few – its predecessor will make for a better value purchase....

Fearing that a Dislike button would breed too much negativity on the social network, Facebook last year implemented Reactions that allow you to show empathy, displeasure or other emotions on a Facebook post. Now those Reactions could be coming to Messenger too. Also see: How to use Facebook Reactions and Best Facebook tips and tricks . In February 2016 Facebook Reactions were rolled out globally to iOS, Android and the web....

Conclave Conclave recently saw a resurge in popularity after the death of Pope Francis, and it’s no wonder. This gripping film delves into the highly secretive process of selecting the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. This is led by Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), who soon discovers many deep secrets that could change everything. Challengers Luca Guadagnino’s heated take on the world of pro tennis made headlines earlier this year....

CES is all-digital this year due to the pandemic, so we’ll have to get excited about the new products from the comfort of our own homes. But devices like these rarely fail to catch our attention. During the company’s 13 January event in Las Vegas, Asus revealed the second-generation of its ZenBook Duo and ZenBook Pro Duo. If you’re not familiar with the original device, these laptop includes a second 14in display directly above the keyboard....

Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) has announced updated versions of its true wireless headphones but the Pi7 S2 will be a tough sell for many thanks to one key element. There’s a lot to like about these earbuds and they do outpace the AirPods Pro 2 in terms of offering Hi-Res Audio but the asking price of $399/£349 may well be too high in the year of our Lord 2023 when the cost of living crisis shows no signs of alleviating....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to use Doesn’t require mains power Cons Expensive No colour or finish options Our Verdict This is a sturdy, simple standing desk that does what it says on the tin. It’s certainly not a bad desk, but the lack of colour options are a shame, especially when you Consider that it’s more expensive than rivals for the price. Best Prices Today: Bakker Elkhuizen Work & Move Desk Home Standing desks were enjoying a boom long before Covid, but the pandemic has only added to that....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Swappable battery Manoeuvrable Great features Cons Can push larger debris around No upholstery tool Our Verdict The Airgility Max is a great little cordless for its price point. We wouldn’t recommend it for thick carpets or busy homes but it’s a handy run-around with excellent features. Best Prices Today: Beldray Airgility Max British brand Beldray (try saying that after a few Bellinis) became famous for its ironing boards in the 1960s and now makes all kind of handy domestic items, including a floorcare range that’s notable for its affordability....

We reveal the best Blu-ray players you can buy in the UK in 2017. Blu-ray player buying advice. Most popular Blu-ray players to buy today. And today’s best Blu-ray players boast streaming features themselves, with smart apps and access to BBC iPlayer, Netflix and the rest built in. If you have a 3D TV then you need your DVD/Blu-ray player to be 3D compatible, too – so look out for players that work with 3D Blu-ray discs....