Any geek or fan out there will know that San Diego Comic-Con is the holy grail of the convention world – with the biggest attendances and huge announcements from film studios and comic book publishers alike. Sadly for another year running, this huge summer event has been moved entirely online due to COVID. Here’s everything you need to know, including when the panels are and what events will be held virtually as an alternative....

Wi-Fi is a fantastic utility that allows us to roam free in our homes with laptop held triumphantly aloft, but it’s functional only so far as your router’s signal. Chances are you won’t be able to connect in that back bedroom, with its sturdy walls serving as frustrating barriers. Save ripping down the walls for a modern open-plan interior, powerline adaptors (also known as HomePlug) offer an effective workaround. Rather than laboriously running ethernet trip wires from room to room, powerline technology lets you create an internet network using the existing mains electrical wiring in your home or office....

In summary 2026 range may not include Galaxy S26 Pro model tipped instead Edge to take place of Plus An intriguing new report suggests that Samsung may doing away with the Samsung Galaxy S26 in its forthcoming flagship smartphone range – kind of. Over on Android Authority , an exploration is underway of an internal One UI 8 build, and mentions have been discovered of Samsung’s 2026 flagship Galaxy S range....

A lot of people wrongly thought (and still think) that Facebook will get access to sensitive data from your WhatsApp account, such as the content of messages once the changes come into effect. This is simply not true, and your account won’t be deleted or suspended if you refuse to agree to the new terms. You will have to agree to the new Ts & Cs if you want to carry on using WhatsApp, but once you understand what’s really changing, you’ll realise there’s no problem in continuing to use the messaging service....

The trend over the last couple of years has been to add a second camera to the back of high-end and – in some cases – mid-range phones . But why would you want a second camera? We’ll explain the benefits and the differences between the various systems on offer from Apple, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Nokia and why you might not need a dual camera at all. The zoom lens On Apple’s ‘Plus’ models, the second camera has a telephoto lens....

At the moment, those facing the highest risk from COVID-19 are elderly people. If your household is made up of people of different ages (kids, parents, grandparents), and family members have had to go out for work or school, it can be unnerving if someone starts to feel ill. The Government has advice for households where one person thinks they may be infected and wants to protect vulnerable family members....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Preset programmes Two trays and rack accessories Steam cooking Can air fry food Cons Controls not intuitive Large worktop footprint Hard to clean Accessories not dishwasher-safe Our Verdict If you’re frustrated by lack of oven space or options in your kitchen, the 10-in-1 Multifunction Countertop Oven could be a great fit. It offers a variety of cooking methods and a menu of 33 recipe presets, while its 30-litre capacity won’t limit your dinner horizons....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium, 21:9 design Decent performance Enjoyable software Cons Frustrating cameras Slow charging, no USB-C No Android 10 Our Verdict The Xperia L4’s 21:9 display is impressive, but Sony will have to do much more to be Considered among the best budget phones once again. Best Prices Today: Sony Xperia L4 Sony’s smartphone division has fallen behind the likes of Apple, Samsung and OnePlus in recent years, forcing it to adapt....

At a Glance Our Verdict While we’re yet to run our full set of benchmarks on the phones, early impressions are that the Galaxy S9 will be the one to buy. Sure, Sony has done some catching up in the last six months but the XZ2 hasn’t overtaken Samsung’s offering. It doesn’t even have a big advantage on pricing. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy S9 If you’re due a handset upgrade on contract or you’re thinking of buying a phone outright, two of the latest Android flagships are Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Sony’s Xperia XZ2 ....

Every single time Sony manages to confuse us with the name of its next new phone. History suggests this should be the Sony Xperia XZ1 Premium (except it doesn’t have a 4K screen), or the Sony Xperia XZ Pro as rumoured, but nope it’s the Sony Xperia XZ2, launched alongside a Compact version at MWC 2018 at the end of February. They’re available but Sony has gone and announced a new Premium version....

At a Glance Our Verdict Overall, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is not all that different from the Xperia Z1 Compact. The design is improved, the screen is a bit bigger, the processor is slightly better and the camera has been tweaked, but we’d suggest that none of those improvements are major. However, unless you can find the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact for under £300, we’d recommend buying the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact for £349 for those slight improvements, extra durability and new features....

At a Glance Our Verdict If you’re buying these phones SIM-free then the Samsung Galaxy S6 wins, more than £200 cheaper, faster, with a higher-resolution screen and an excellent camera. If you’re buying on a contract, though, the Galaxy just got some real competition – the Xperia Z5 has the microSD support and waterproofing protection Samsung fans are crying out for, and with better battery life and more impressive audio quality to boot....

The ECOVACS Deebot X1 OMNI is on sale until 8 May. Buy it now and you’ll get a £230 discount. If you’ve been mulling over buying a robot vacuum cleaner, the X1 OMNI could be what you’ve been waiting for. Here’s why you might want to go for it. It has best-in-class suction power The X1 OMNI has some of the strongest suction around at 5000PA. For comparison, the Roborock S6 Max V has 2500PA of suction and the Eufy RoboVac 30C has 1500PA....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact design Easy to use Three Ethernet ports on every device Cons No Wi-Fi 6 support Limited parental controls Our Verdict Best Prices Today: Tenda Nova MW12 The Nova MW12 is the latest mesh Wi-Fi solution for home buyers from Tenda, aiming to improve your network signal and speed around the house. Tenda says that three Nova MW12 satellites working in unison will be enough to cover up to 6,000 square feet, or 500 square metres....

Samsung might be the most well-known maker of modern flip phones, but after 2023, the company had some catching up to do. Motorola’s Razr 40 Ultra/Razr+ (2023) was our top folding phone pick, while the new Razr 50 Ultra/Razr 50+ (2024) makes the device even better. It means Samsung was under pressure to respond, especially with the underwhelming updates on last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 . And while it might not look like it from the outside, the new Z Flip 6 is a significant step forward for Samsung’s flip phone....

When selecting your next PC case there is a lot more to it than how good it looks and how many LEDs it has (although that’s obviously important too!). You’ll need to make sure it keeps your rig cool while making as little noise as possible, that it has the features you’re looking for and all the ports and connections in the right places to suit your needs The very first problem you should tackle is to work out how big you need your case to be, and this is going to depend on the size of the motherboard that you plan on using for your build....

When you first think of a VPN, you probably think about privacy, security, and anonymous browsing – not gaming. But there are actually a few good reasons to consider getting a VPN for gaming, along with some different concerns to consider when choosing a VPN. So first up, why use a gaming VPN in the first place? The most obvious reason would be to get around region-locking. A VPN can let you access the internet using a different IP address, as if you were based elsewhere in the world, meaning you can play games that are geo-restricted or just play on servers for other regions – ideal if you want to play together with friends abroad....

The Nokia 6 (2018) does however feature a Gorilla Glass display and an aluminum body, which makes it fairly durable, but this doesn’t completely vanquish the risk of damage from drops and fumbles. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best cases out there right now. We will be updating this article as more cases become available. Olixar’s Flexishield is a favourite of ours and has been featured in many of our other phone case roundups....

The smartphone has been a major part of our lives for almost two decades, but new launches are showing no signs of slowing down. Last year saw some real high-profile phone launches, including the Samsung Galaxy S24 series , Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 , Google Pixel 9 series , Nothing Phone (2a) , and Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra , as well as the global OnePlus 12 , Xiaomi 14 series , and Honor Magic 6 Pro ....

When USB-C ports first started appearing on phones and laptops, we rejoiced because finally the days of plugging the cable in upside down were over. Unlike old-school USB-A or, worse, fiddly MicroUSB, the USB-C connector is reversible, so both ways are the right way. But there’s a problem. USB-C is merely the connector type, and not all USB cables are created equal. They differ wildly in charging and data-transfer speeds, which means some might not be able to charge your device and some might not transfer data to it....