Remember HTC? The tech giant that once dominated the smartphone market is making sure we don’t forget about them. The company has just unveiled the HTC U24 Pro, potentially one of the best mid-range phones this year. The price of the HTC U24 Pro has been set at £469/€564 via it’s official website putting it up against the likes of the Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy A55 not to mention numerous Chinese handsets at affordable prices....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Retro styling in many colours Easy to use Consistent results Cons Loud fans Basket wobbly in drawer Our Verdict If you want smart features and digital control then look elsewhere, but the Swan Air Fryer will suit those who want a retro design to match other appliances and simple time and temperature controls. Best Prices Today: Swan Retro Air Fryer (SD10510) Air fryers are one of the must-have kitchen gadgets right now and if you’re looking for a simple, easy-to-use model with retro styling then this Swan SD10510 might be just the ticket....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Synology’s latest entry-level NAS is great value, but think carefully about what you need before you buy as you might decide later you should have spent more and bought one that can accept two hard drives and has more power. But for basic storage needs, it does the job fine. Best Prices Today: Synology DiskStation DS119j NAS drives can seem very expensive, especially when the price doesn’t include any hard drives....

Apple focused heavily on iOS 16 at its annual developer conference in June 2022. Among the headline features are a redesigned, highly customisable lock screen, with less intrusive notifications, improvements to Focus and more. But while Apple spent a significant amount of time talking about iOS 16, it didn’t mention many of the smaller changes, some of which are well worth knowing about. So without further ado, here are the best features we’ve spotted that we think you’ll love when you update to iOS 16 later this year....

According to research from electrical supplier ElectricalDirect , based on government figures, there were 15,000 domestic fires related to appliances in England between April 2019 and March 2020. Most fires related to appliances aren’t caused by faults in the appliances themselves. Instead, it’s the mistakes people make when using them. The most common way for a fire to start was by a household object being placed too close to a source of heat....

As of 1 June 2021, Google has ended unlimited free storage for photos and videos backed up to Google Photos. That’s a blow for many people who use (and love) the service. Not only is it a simple way of storing your photos in the cloud, it’s also great for finding photos thanks to Google’s powerful search, as well as for showing you photos from ‘this day’ in past years....

We’re just days away from the end of 2023, but Vivo has a compelling late entry for the best camera phone of the year. The Chinese company’s new X100 Pro handset has incredible camera specs, suggesting it could replace the Google Pixel 8 Pro as the finest smartphone for photos. Each of the three rear lenses has been developed in collaboration with camera specialists Zeiss, and they all sound very exciting on paper....

Once upon a time, buying or borrowing a physical book was the only way to read it. Computers made digital reading possible for the first time, but it wasn’t until eReaders came along that it was considered preferable to getting a paper copy. eReaders do have finite battery life, but provide instant access to books and can store thousands of titles on a small device. Opting for e-ink displays means it’s easier on your eyes than colour screens, too....

The Oculus (well technically Meta now, but that’s semantics) Quest 2 is a phenomenal headset; the upgraded Snapdragon XR2 platform provides a serious boost in the performance department, offering higher quality standalone VR experiences and, with an enhanced display, everything looks great too. VR accessories help further enhance the virtual experience, with a flurry of great VR accessories available for PC VR headsets. Meta wanted to provide a similar experience for Quest 2 users and designed the headset with accessories in mind....

The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus joined Samsung’s constellation of super smartphones in 2018. Now with the release of the Galaxy S20, you’re like to find deals on the S9, which means you’ll probably want to keep it safe. Here are some of the cases we think would make a great companion to the S9 and the S9+. If you want even more protection, check out our list of the best Galaxy S9 screen protectors ....

There’s always been an almost overwhelming amount of Star Wars merch available, so it’s hard to know where to begin. Since the franchise was brought back to the big screen there’s been even more, as multiple films, games, and TV shows have each inspired their own ranges of toys, robots, gadgets, and Lego sets. Luckily for you, we’ve taken on the arduous task of spending long office hours playing around with Star Wars toys to let you know which are the droids you’re looking for....

If your laptop’s Wi-Fi is flaky or has stopped working entirely, there’s no need to take it to the repair shop. Just buy and plug in a USB dongle. It’s also the simplest way to add Wi-Fi to a PC that doesn’t have it. There are a few different Wi-Fi standards, such as Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6, and different speeds within those. The confusing part is that Wi-Fi 5 dongles can be at least as fast – if not quicker – than Wi-Fi 6 models....

Firesticks are an awesome piece of tech. Not only do they allow you to watch all the streaming content you’d want, but they can also breathe new life into your aging smart TV, making it responsive and snappy again for a fraction of the price of a new one. You can even plug them into a computer monitor and turn it into a TV of sorts. However, with all these streaming platforms at hand, there still exists a bigger problem with them all – the availability of their content....

Honor has launched its latest flagship phone, the Honor Magic 8 Pro, with a number of eye-catching features. The follow-up to the Honor Magic 7 Pro has a familiar design, with the company’s signature ‘squircle’ camera module and rounded rear panel. Look closer, though, and you’ll notice that it’s a little smaller by every metric. It measures 161.15 x 75 x 8.4mm and weighs 213g (10g lighter than its predecessor)....

In 2021, the Olympics looked a lot different. The Tokyo Games were postponed a year due to COVID, with many events held in empty stadiums. As such, the whole event was scaled back compared to the usual affair. However, the Paris Games are a return to form. The French capital hosted an ambitious (if wet) opening ceremony along the River Seine and introduced breakdancing to the line-up of sports. If you’d like to catch the rest of the action of the XXXIII Olympiad, we have everything you need to know, including the closing ceremony date and time, the channels and streaming services the games are on, the broad schedule of events and more....

Technology has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives, but not everyone has equal access to the devices that make it possible. Availability, disposable income and digital expertise all play a role, but another key cause is entirely avoidable. Put simply, most tech products are designed for those who don’t face additional challenges in their everyday life. Have you ever considered how people with a visual impairment can comfortably use a laptop?...

The internet can feel like a full-on assault of the senses at times, with video ads loading up in the corners of the screen or the whole thing being taken over by the latest entreatment from a company that wants to sell you things. It doesn’t have to be this way though, as ad-blockers can quieten the visual cacophony and restore order to your browser once more. There’s also the added bonus that many of them will also protect you against being tracked by the same ad companies in their never-ending quest to get money out of your pockets and into theirs....

With tears at breakfast, a secret priest and a bizarre fake Welsh accent all in the first episode, The Traitors is well and truly back. Season three of the reality hit dropped on New Year’s Day 2025, and Claudia didn’t keep us waiting for a big twist this time around. Spoilers are ahead if you haven’t seen the first three episodes! The contestants were split into three carriages on the steam train for their ride to the castle....

The standalone Oculus Quest 2 is arguably one of the best VR headsets on the market right now, offering a stellar standalone experience with plenty of games – including some exclusives – as well as the ability to double up as a PC VR headset. If you want to get the most out of your Oculus Quest 2, we at Tech Advisor have you covered. We’ve been using the Quest 2 since its launch in 2020, and here are some of our top Oculus Quest 2 tips and tricks....

At a Glance Our Verdict It certainly has its flaws, but a healthy price cut means that the L50 looks better value for money. It’s not particularly fast but it can handle basic computing work perfectly well, and the slimmer, lighter design of this new model means that the Toshiba L50 is a bit more portable than most of its low-cost rivals. Its larger battery doesn’t help its runtime and in benchmark tests it’s slower than last year’s model despite taking essentially the same components....