The stage for the 2025 mobile chipset wars has been set. Just weeks after MediaTek unveiled its flagship Dimensity 9400 , big rival Qualcomm has unveiled its response in the Snapdragon 8 Elite. If the name doesn’t sound familiar, it’s because Qualcomm has rebranded its most powerful mobile chip this year, borrowing the ‘Elite’ branding from its laptop chipset. But make no mistake, this is a direct follow-up to last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 ....

Realme has officially unveiled its next flagship phone, the Realme GT 3 at MWC Barcelona 2023. This new smartphone comes with 240W charging, the joint-fastest seen on the market so far. The GT 3 is getting a global release in May or June (as confirmed to me in a Q&A after the event) and will be on sale for $649, with UK pricing still to be confirmed. The phone is essentially a rebranded version of the Chinese-exclusive Realme GT Neo 5 , which also comes with the same speedy charging tech....

At a Glance Our Verdict As it stands, we don’t think Roller Champions is the next Rocket League – largely due to a lack of flow to the gameplay. However, it is free-to-play so worth a look if you’re interested. Best Prices Today: Roller Champions At E3 2019 Ubisoft announced a bunch of new games including what it describes as the next “must-play” competitive online experience. Here’s our Roller Champions preview from the world’s largest gaming show....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Samsung Book 9 Lite certainly has its flaws – its low-grade display means limited viewing angles that would be unacceptable in anything other than a budget laptop. However, its performance is rescued by that solid-state drive, while its attractive slimline design and impressive battery life are unmatched by just about any other laptop in this price range. Best Prices Today: Samsung Ativ Book 9 Lite Samsung’s Book 9 Lite has been around for a while now, and its original £600 price tag has now been cut to £499 on a number of web sites....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As of July 2019, we don’t recommend a 5G contract given the high cost, sparse coverage and minor speed gains. Despite this, the Galaxy S10 5G is an incredible phone with class-leading design, cameras and display. One UI is Samsung’s best ever interpretation of Android, the 4500mAh battery is generous and thanks to the bezel-less design this 6.7in phone isn’t too huge. This would have been a five star phone if it weren’t for the fact 5G prices simply aren’t worth the expense....

Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone may go way beyond its super skinny reputation, and could actually be uniquely durable in one respect. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra currently has the durability bragging rights in the range thanks to its Titanium frame, but the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could be adopting its own special material. Here’s the lowdown, followed by some other fresh rumours concerning Samsung’s skinny new smartphone. Galaxy S25 Edge could take up ceramics SamMobile claims that while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will feature a pretty standard aluminium frame, much like the Galaxy S25, it will adopt ceramic for its rear cover in the name of superior durability....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Rotating bezel Two-day battery life Advanced fitness tracking Cons Expensive Lack of third-party apps Same processor as first-gen Watch Our Verdict It may not have the same app availability as Wear OS watches, but the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is one of the best you can buy right now. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Two years after the launch of the original Samsung Galaxy Watch, we have the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 ....

Folding phones have been around for a few years now, while several companies have begun exploring devices which ‘roll’ to extend the total screen area. But what if you could have both? That’s what Samsung is attempting with its latest CES concept, the Flex Hybrid . This prototype device has a 10.5in OLED display that can both fold in half and stretch to become a 12.4in panel. The latter turns its boxy 4:3 aspect ratio into a much more comfortable 16:9, making it well suited for content consumption....

Samsung’s first Unpacked launch event of the year brought with it the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones. The regular S24 and S24+ are very capable handsets, but those buying the top-of-the-line S24 Ultra model will be getting a selection of exclusive features. And despite Samsung’s heavy focus on artificial intelligence, none of these relate to Galaxy AI. So, let’s look at what splashing out on this year’s Ultra will bag you over its siblings and many rivals....

Google’s Pixel A-series and Samsung’s Galaxy A5-series are long-standing rivals in the mid-range smartphone arena . Both brands aim to deliver flagship-like features at a fraction of the price, and 2025 is no different. This year, we have the Google Pixel 9a and the Samsung Galaxy A56 – two phones that promise great value but take different routes to get there. The Pixel 9a focuses on offering a Pixel 9-like experience at a cheaper price point, with Google’s signature AI features and excellent cameras....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros All-in-one entertainment system Dolby Vision Amazing Dolby Atmos sound system No dish required Cons No local storage for recordings No Game modes or 120Hz No headphone support Our Verdict Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Sky Glass Sky Glass is a whole new way to watch Sky TV. There’s no dish required, everything is delivered via your broadband connection....

Over the last few years, the inclusion of notched displays have become a dominant but divisive trend in the world of modern smartphone design. Some love the notch. Others hate it. Nevertheless, if you’re confused about why notches are a thing at all, here’s a quick primer on everything you need to know about smartphone notches. What is a notched display? The term notched display refers to a smartphone screen that features an irregular shape due to a cutout on one of the device’s edges (usually the uppermost one) rather than a regular, rectangular screen....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Sniper Elite 4 is without a doubt the best in the series, adding in badly-needed mechanics that provide a springboard from a good game to an amazing one. The open world layout and relaxed approach to objectives gives gamers the freedom to tackle each environment as they desire, and when combined with new climbing mechanics, opens the doors to impressive, long-distance shots. Bullet Time provides instant gratification, and gives an insight to the internal damage that other shooters completely forget about....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Ideal for larger gardens Excellent cut No need to empty Cons Setup is fiddly App is unfinished Has fewer features than you’d expect Our Verdict The G1 does a largely excellent job of cutting larger gardens other mowers cannot reach – but like many robot mowers it feels a couple of generations behind what we expect from smart tech. Best Prices Today: Sømløs G1 The Sømløs G1 is a robot lawnmower aimed at those with larger gardens....

The Sony Xperia 5 V is official with a new camera set up, but it shares many specs and features with the larger Xperia 1 V. Sony says the new phone is targeting “visual communicators and content lovers”, which I guess means people who use their phones to take photos and watch videos, which is everyone. More specifically, the Xperia 5 V (that’s ‘five mark five’) has cameras with three focal lengths, an extra mic that prioritises voice capture, a video creator app for stitching together clips, and modes to give video a more cinematic feel....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Xperia Z2 is a great looking and well built Android tablet. It is staggeringly thin and light for a 10in device, has a great screen, expandable storage and good performance. We like the OS and the camera. Indeed, our only issues with the Xperia Z2 Tablet is occasionally laggy web browsing, and the fact that the screen is poor under natural light....

If there’s one thing that the MCU has been repeatedly criticised for, it’s the overuse of CGI and visual effects. Thankfully, it looks as if 2026’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which stars Tom Holland, is bucking that trend. The film is currently shooting on location in Glasgow, which has been transformed into the streets of New York City. Tom Holland has been spotted on set, filming various takes and having adorable interactions with younger fans of Peter Parker....

Whilst we’ve got lots of Star Wars content at the moment, there’s still plenty more to look forward to. On Disney Plus there’s the new Rogue One prequel series and the Obi-Wan show , and now there’s a brand new game show that sounds like Crystal Maze, but it’s all themed around Star Wars. If that sounds right up your street, then we’ve rounded up all the information available about Star Wars Jedi Temple Challenge, including when it will be airing and the type of things you can expect to see in this new wacky show....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The perfect device to sync files from multiple computers and distribute media around the home. The extra processing power and DDR4 memory elevate network write performance, but the amount of RAM isn’t enough to fully exploit the excellent range of applications. Best Prices Today: Synology DS220j We believe that a dual-drive NAS system is the starting point for anyone that wants a home or small business server....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Synology could do a little more to explain the many features of the MR2200ac for first-time users, but the strong performance of this mesh system, and the fine-control provided by its web browser interface make it a good option for business users or home users who have a little more experience of networking technology. Best Prices Today: Synology Mesh Router MR2200ac Synology is best known for its DiskStation range of network attached storage (NAS) devices, which are very popular both with business users and more technically knowledgeable home users....