In summary Samsung Project Moohan rumoured to launch in less than two weeks Pre-registration will open a week in advance Could be a Korea only launch to start with Although Samsung’s Project Moohan, the first Android XR wearable, was announced way back in January, it might finally have a launch date. It feels like we’ve been waiting years rather than months, but Android XR is nearly here, it seems. After various delays and the most recently rumoured launch date of 29 September having passed, there’s another date on the cards....

A folding iPhone has been the dream of Apple enthusiasts for ages. But, after six years of resistance, it looks like the wait will soon be over. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman , a consistently reliable source of Apple news, the first foldable iPhone will be unveiled “at the end of next year”. It’s expected to take the form of an iPhone-sized cover display, which opens out to reveal a tablet screen reminiscent of a small iPad ....

Aviation has set to work on a raft of problems it has been solving very slowly over the decades. Aircraft are still too heavy, use too much fuel, are fairly cramped and – most important of all – generate a lot of carbon. As incremental improvement wane, designers have turned to much more radical solutions and emerging technologies in the hunt for bigger changes. Here we chart the key changes that are just around the corner thanks to visuals created by Imperial College and Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) ....

As a tech journalist I take no pleasure in slating a new product. I got into this business to help celebrate the finest in consumer technology, but I also have an obligation to let people know when something is not worth the hype or their money. I was fully expecting to slate the Galaxy Z Flip , Samsung’s second folding smartphone, bracing myself to indulge in a rare hatchet job....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Big, bright screen Good battery life Doesn’t cost much Cons Average performance No waterproofing Slightly plastic feel Our Verdict Come for the affordable price point, stay for the more-than-acceptable battery life, build quality, camera capabilities, and display. The drop in performance and features from the flagship level is noticeable, but at this price, you might not care. Best Prices Today: Honor 200 Lite The most important spec about the Honor 200 Lite is its low price....

Spin-off TV series of superhero movies raise eyebrows nowadays, as a decline in quality versus the big screen is often a given. Fortunately, there’s no need for any scepticism when it comes to The Penguin , which takes the gritty darkness from Matt Reeves’s The Batman and dials it up to eleven. Oswald Cobb (not Cobblepot, as per the source material) mainly served as comic relief in the original movie and was one of the participants in the iconic Batmobile chase scene....

We all know that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is going to be an incredibly thin smartphone , but there could be something even more impressive about its slender form factor. Samsung teased the launch of a slimmer Galaxy S25 model at its big Unpacked event in January with the S25 Ultra and other models, but according to leaker Ice Universe, there’s something else we’re missing about it. “S25 edge is lighter than S25”, the reliable tipster announced on a recent X (formerly Twitter) post ....

It feels like a lifetime since the British public were glued to their TVs for The Traitors season 2, waiting to see what name poor Molly would write down on her blackboard. Thankfully, UK fans can fill the void slightly with season 2 of the US counterpart, which recently dropped on BBC iPlayer. While the American version retains the same extravagant editing style and glorious setting in Ardross Castle, Scotland, there is one major difference that influences the entire atmosphere of the game – the inclusion of celebrity contestants....

Smart plugs are very useful gadgets, letting you switch power on and off to anything from lights to heaters – even hair straighteners. Link them with Alexa or Google Assistant and you can control the plugs with just your voice. That’s what the latest Which? report shows. It tested 10 smart plugs in August 2020 and found that models from popular brands such as Hive and TP-Link weren’t immune to hacking....

There are times when using a plug-in heater is more practical and economical than switching on your central heating. If you only need a quick heating boost to help you stay productive or make your evening cosy, using a portable heater can be the better choice. They’re also handy for garden offices, less-used spaces or to ready a spare room for guests. The problem is that nowadays there’s such an absurd amount of choice available that it can be tricky to figure out which ones are actually worth buying....

Spooky season is here and this year, it’s all about the witches. After Agatha Harkness debuted with her coven on Disney+ , another tale of magic is on the way. Wicked, the movie by Universal Pictures, will take you to the Land of Oz, for a telling of the story of the Wicked Witch of the West. Sounds familiar? Sure it does – Wicked is the film adaptation of the stage musical of the same title, based on the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, by Gregory Maguire....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Toshiba Satellite S70 provides strong all-round performance and will make a good desktop-replacement system for both home and office use. However, the screen is below par for a laptop in this price range, and that’s an obvious weakness in a laptop that is clearly designed for entertainment. That leaves it looking over-priced at £1199, so if it still interests you it’s worth shopping around to see if you can find it at a better price online rather than buying from Toshiba directly....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Urbanista Stockholm earbuds are really guilty of what Apple’s worst critics accuse it of: style over substance. They look great, but an uncomfortable fit (at least in my ears) and so-so sound hold them back. If you get lucky on the fit and you’re more worried about headphones that look the part than sound it, then check these out, but otherwise it’s worth spending a little more....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent battery life No need for a charging stand Timer and pressure sensor USB charging Cons Brushing feedback confusing No travel accessories or holder Pressure sensor not sensitive enough Manual difficult to read Our Verdict The Y10 Pro has a brushing timer, pressure sensor, USB charging and a whopping 6-month battery life, all of which we like. But don’t buy it for its digital display or brushing feedback, which are confusing at best....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The dearth of truly budget Android tablets meant Vankyo had a great opportunity to make a name for itself. Unfortunately, the Z4 fails to deliver in a number of key areas. It has an extremely dated design, awful performance and cameras that are more frustrating than fun. Even the speakers weren’t up to scratch. With a lot of patience you can get it to work, but there really is no excuse for this sub-par performance in 2019, regardless of the price point....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Whether you like the design or not, the S3 offers everything you would want in an electric city bike, and it’s much better value than the S2. Best Prices Today: VanMoof S3 I originally wrote this review of the VanMoof S3 in May 2020, but have updated it because of a few updates introduced in 2021. Chief among these is the new option of an external battery – the PowerBank – which can charge the bike while you’re riding and almost doubles its range....

Vivo’s X60 series pairs the company’s familiar flagship design ethos with some serious camera chops – including the return of the gimbal stabilisation the company pioneered in last year’s X50 Pro. Several X60 phones are out now in China, but Vivo is beginning to roll them out globally too. Only the X60 Pro is out in the UK and Europe, though curiously comes with a different chipset and some camera changes from the Chinese version, while the standard X60 is launching in various Asian markets, and the X60 Pro+ is exclusive to China and India....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable Quality components Powerful motor Cons Heavy No theft tracking Our Verdict The Pulse has been updated for 2021 and is a great choice for anyone looking for an electric bike for commuting or touring in the UK. Best Prices Today: Volt Pulse (2021) Volt has updated its popular Pulse bike for its 10 th anniversary. This latest model has a removable battery that’s built into the frame, not behind the seat post but retains the upright riding position and all the other features that its owners love....

Virtual Reality may have been grabbing the headlines recently thanks to the release of headsets such as the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Playstation VR, but the smart money is on another new technology that’s beginning to emerge: Mixed Reality. So, what is Mixed Reality, and how does it differ from VR? Isn’t Mixed Reality just another name for Virtual Reality? You might think Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality are interchangeable terms but there are significant differences between the two....

When Nvidia revealed the latest RTX 30 Series of GPUs, it also announced a range of new software designed to improve the PC gaming experience. The list of software includes Nvidia Broadcast, which uses AI to remove background noise, blur camera backgrounds and even track you as you move, but more interesting to competitive gamers should be the introduction of Nvidia Reflex. Nvidia Reflex looks to reduce the lag between your peripherals and your display to get the edge in competitive shooters like Call of Duty and Rainbow Six: Siege, with Nvidia claiming up to a 50% reduction in input lag....