At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful suction Swappable battery Wealth of accessories LCD screen Cons It’s heavy, heavy, heavy The trigger creates added work To swap the battery, you’ll need to buy a second one separately Our Verdict Its specs are fantastic, its features are great and it comes with a treasure trove of accessories. But this is a heavy vacuum cleaner that’s a pain in the arm to use....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Ignoring the dye issue with our first sample, the EliveBuy is a great power bank. It is well designed with a sturdy metal build, it’s super-fast with QC 2.0 support on both the input and output, of a useful capacity, and comes at a great price. It’s easily pocketable, too. Best Prices Today: EliveBuy 10,400mAh Power Bank Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0-compatible power banks are becoming increasingly common, and this EliveBuy 10,400mAh battery charger is the third such device we’ve tested....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Effective Android protection Loads of advanced settings for power users Doesn’t slow your device down Cons Lacklustre parental controls Annoying firewall No ID protection or VPN in any ESET package Our Verdict If you’re Considering ESET Internet Security for Windows, it’s easy to find fault, whether it’s lacklustre or missing features. Power users will like all the settings in the Windows app, and it’s a solid choice for Android phones, but as a one-stop shop for all your devices, it’s much harder to recommend....

If it’s time to upgrade your intercom, a smart solution has just come onto the market that could be exactly what you need. EZVIZ’s HP7 is a unique product that offers something different from the smart video doorbells that may not be right for large, detached homes or properties with long driveways. If the name EZVIZ is new to you, we can tell you that it’s a trusted home security brand focused on developing new smart devices that really fit people’s needs....

Here are some gift ideas for a highly caffeinated Father’s Day. AeroPress (£28) Is your dad the outdoorsy type? Or a gadgets guy? If he’s either one of these and also enjoys a good coffee, maybe while on the road, an AeroPress is a solid choice. This little device, which is totally portable and very easy to use, will brew a high-quality coffee in a couple of minutes. The kit comprises the AeroPress coffee maker itself (which is a double tube that can be plunged straight into a coffee cup), filters, a scoop, a funnel and a stirring paddle....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Low price Nice minimalist design Cons Basic feature set Our Verdict We’d happily recommend the Inspire to a casual fitness enthusiast, since it’s affordable, smart-looking and easy to use. But be warned that you don’t get a lot by way of advanced fitness features: there’s no GPS, no heart monitor, no altimeter. If you can live without these, this is a sensible money-saving option....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict While it’s quite expensive for a fitness tracker, the Fitbit Ionic does pack in a lot of high-end features that will appeal to a wide range of people, from hardcore fitness fanatics to the more casual gym-goers. While the range of non-fitness apps is not wide at launch what it offers is still beneficial to people looking for a more healthy lifestyle. With built-in GPS and music player, contactless payments and on-screen notifications (Caller ID, texts, WhatsApp, etc) it means you can leave your phone and wallet at home when out exercising....

Creating a good smartphone is a balancing act – one that gets more difficult to pull off as you move from budget, to mid-range, to flagship, and while it might not be the outright best in any one particular area, the OnePlus 8 Pro has proven itself as the best poised to take the crown as our Flagship Phone of the Year for 2020. The OnePlus 7 Pro felt like a leap forward for OnePlus in terms of both design and technology, the OnePlus 8 Pro has refined the experience its predecessor offered and, as a result, cements the company’s position as a competitor at the very top end of the phone market....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy assembly Premium materials Memorises 4 heights Integrated USB A port Seven-year warranty Cons Disappointing cable management Very heavy duty Table top sold separately Our Verdict The Flexispot E7 desk is a robust, sturdy standing desk which can support a lot of weight. It’s easy to adjust heights enables the the possibility of working in either sitting or standing position during long working days....

When Microsoft announced Windows 11 in 2021, the company described it as “the next generation of Windows”. A host of visual changes helped make that clear, but it seems almost no-one was interested in having a new version of the operating system. According to Statcounter , just over 15% of all Windows devices were running Microsoft’s latest OS in October 2022. That was a slight increase on a month earlier, but over 70% are still using Windows 10....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Vivofit is a great activity tracker, but there’s still some work to be done on the software side of things. Also Consider the Polar Loop. Best Prices Today: Garmin Vivofit Garmin is no stranger to the fitness game. In fact, we’re only surprised how long the company has waited before dipping its toes into the waters of the activity tracker scene. The new Vivofit is available on its own or with a heart-rate monitor....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Two modes of use Plenty of grilling space Great design Cons Needs to be under an extractor fan during grilling Our Verdict If you’re in the market for a grill or a sandwich maker, the versatility and features of the Flexe make it hard to beat. Best Prices Today: George Foreman Flexe Grill (26250) We’ve all had the experience of buying a countertop appliance that seems – at the point of purchase at least – destined to change our culinary lives, only for it to wind up, greasy and unloved, at the back of a kitchen cupboard, never again to see the light of day....

Xiaomi has just unveiled its latest mid-rangers, the Xiaomi 15T, but the real thing that’s got our attention is the unbelievable pre-order offer that the company has attached to the handset. From now until 31 October , if you order a Xiaomi 15T directly from Xiaomi itself, you will also get a double whammy of free gifts, with a 43-inch Fire TV and a 90W fast charger thrown in at absolutely no extra cost....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Impressive bass and mid-tones Affordable Compact High-quality build Cons Only two colours outside US Harsh sound at top volumes Multi-room could be better Our Verdict The sweet-spot in Google’s smart speaker range. The Nest Audio is great value for money if you want rich and powerful sound in a compact device and don’t have overly demanding multi-room needs. Best Prices Today: Google Nest Audio Google’s long-awaited replacement for the original Google Home smart speaker is here, complete with new Nest banding, an overhauled design and much better sound quality....

Google has just unveiled its latest smartphones in the Pixel 9 series, but this time it got a little more crowded. In addition to the standard Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro , Google also unveiled the Pixel 9 Pro XL version, as well as the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold . One is the basic model, another folds, but what is the difference between the two Pro versions? Both offer a range of cutting-edge features, yet they differ in several key aspects that will help you decide which one to buy....

With the launch of the Google’s Pixel 9 series, there’s growing excitement about the many features and capabilities it offers. The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold are not just about cutting-edge hardware, but also about providing users with advanced software features and valuable freebies that enhance their experience. If you haven’t decided to buy one of these phones so far, below you’ll find the trio of perks available with the Pixel 9 series....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict An easy-to-use VPN aimed at home users who want access to foreign media. With few options to set a very simple interface, GooseVPN has the right ingredients. Those looking for the ultimate privacy will want to look elsewhere, but if you just want to unblock Netflix US and other video, then it does the job. Goose VPN is a relatively new VPN service based in the Netherlands....

At a Glance Our Verdict Haier’s Ultrabook is a great option for those that are Constantly travelling, especially with built-in 4G connectivity that’ll provide high-speed access wherever possible. It’s lightweight and extremely thin at 12mm, although we feel the keyboard design lets it down slightly. While it’s powerful enough for general work and play, we doubt it’ll be enough for power users that want to edit videos, create graphics, etc, especially as the processor is unconfirmed at the moment....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lightweight Compostable bags Powerful Cons Parts can initially be stiff when fitting together or pulling apart Our Verdict Capsule is, quite simply, an excellent vacuum cleaner. It’s the result of twenty years of floorcare experience from a dedicated engineer and this expertise shows in a wealth of great design details and features. Thanks to its innovative use of carbon fibre, this handheld/stick vacuum cleaner weighs only 2....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Roku and Hisense combine to create a great budget TV that’s very desirable at an outrageous price. The Roku platform is undoubtedly the big draw here, a clear step forward from most other operating systems at this price range and making it one of the best options for TV buyers on a budget. Best Prices Today: Hisense Roku TV (B7120UK) Hisense and Roku have teamed up to create a seriously good budget smart TV, which has finally made its way to the UK....