At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Anker PowerCore II Slim comes at a good price and has a useful amount of capacity for keeping your phone or tablet topped up away from home. The Quick Charge 3.0 support and fast recharging is very welcome but only for phones that support it, and the design is reasonably attractive as far as black plastic power banks go. Best Prices Today: Anker PowerCore II 10,000 Slim Anker has unveiled a new line of power banks that builds in its PowerIQ 2....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium design and build quality Fall Detection watchOS is a joy to use Cons No always-on display Lacks ECG or SpO2 monitor 18-hour battery life Our Verdict The Apple Watch SE lacks key features that the Series 6 and other competing smartwatches boast, including ECG and SpO2 monitoring, but if you’re not too fussed about the advanced metrics those offer, the SE is the perfect entry point into the Apple Watch family....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sleek and comfortable Excellent screen Plenty of tracking and features Fast charging Cons No battery life improvement Can get very expensive Our Verdict Many layers of refinement make the Series 10 an excellent smartwatch with primarily, a stunning new display. Overall it’s the sweet spot of Apple’s range. It’s not perfect, but if you want one of the latest models it’s a no brainer for most people....

In the age-old laptop vs desktop debate, those who prefer a permanent workstation often highlight one of its key advantages: upgradability. Most desktop PCs let you swap out the processor, RAM and hard drive as and when they need replacing, allowing you to fine-tune your setup. You simply don’t get that sort of functionality on the majority of laptops, where the component parts are often locked way and inaccessible to most consumers....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Asus is a strong, smart machine with a great screen and comfortable keyboard, but the concentration on design means that more gaming grunt is available elsewhere – and sometimes for less cash. If performance is priority, then competitors have more bang per buck. If you’re searching for a gaming notebook that’s got power and looks, it’s a good option. Best Prices Today: Asus G550JK There’s been a shift in gaming laptops, with bulky, expensive systems being challenged by leaner, cheaper laptops ....

3D TVs, games consoles, and even smartphones have quickly become a distant memory, but not all companies have given up on the tech completely – and I’m not just talking about the new Avatar movie. Acer showed off a laptop with a glasses-free 3D display back in 2021 , and now Asus has jumped on the bandwagon too, and decided to take things a step further. At CES, the company has revealed the first ever 3D laptops with OLED displays (Acer opted for LCD instead): the ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED and Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We have just one issue with the Asus ROG Strix GL702V: its trackpad does some strange things, most likely because of driver issues. Operating under the assumption this can or will be fixed, this is a great gaming laptop. It’s not incredibly expensive by today’s standards but still gets you desktop-grade gaming power, a good display, solid build and fair battery life. Thanks to the great power of Nvidia’s latest laptops graphics cards, this could well be the only gaming machine you need....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Innovative dual-screen design Powerful components High quality display Cons Incredibly expensive Compromised keyboard and trackpad Thermal inConsistencies Our Verdict The innovative dual-screen design will be useful for some, alongside components that can handle almost any game or work scenario. This all comes at a cost, though, as well as thermal issues and design compromises. Best Prices Today: Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (GX550LXS) is one of the most outrageous laptops around, with a dual-screen design, top-tier components and a huge £4,000/$3,700 price....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The BenQ is an outstanding monitor which ticks almost every box as a modern high-performance UHD display. By combining the basics of uncluttered and well-Constructed design and an OSD interface that doesn’t make you want to punch the screen, the display becomes far easier to live with, all sealed by the best overall image quality at the price. Our only reservation is the absence of HDMI 2....

Since it was released in 2009, Minecraft has grown to become a hugely popular game, which lets players build and explore a procedurally generated world for as long as their hearts desire. If you’re looking for an alternative to Minecraft or something similar that you’ll enjoy, we’ve got 11 options that you just might like, including some free Minecraft alternatives. This round-up features Minecraft alternatives for PC, iPad, iPhone, Android smartphones and tablets....

Depending upon which source you look at, between 300,000 and 400,000 bikes are stolen every year now in the UK, and almost 25 percent of all bike thefts happen in London. Worrying stats, we’re sure you’ll agree. If you want to have the best chance of keeping hold of your bike, you’ll need a good lock. In fact, you’ll probably want more than one. Bike thieves these days carry battery-powered grinders which can cut through chains, padlock and D-locks in hardly any time....

Chromebooks are great laptops. They can give you most of the things you need most of the time, all without the need to worry about viruses or complicated interfaces. And they can be inexpensive, too. They may be simple and easy to use, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a few tricks up their sleeves. Here’s a selection of common keyboard shortcuts you can use on your Chromebooks to get stuff done that bit faster....

Why buy new when you can save money and reduce waste with a secondhand computer? Dell’s range of refurbished laptop and PC deals are not to be missed, promising you better value for money than you’ll find anywhere else. If you’re looking for a cheap laptop, this just might be the best way to get hold of one from a known brand. Dell is not the only well-known laptop maker to list refurbished deals, with Apple and Lenovo also notable for their efforts in this area....

However, that doesn’t mean you should automatically assume a Kindle is right for you. There are plenty of alternatives in our best eReader chart , including devices from Kobo, reMarkable and Huawei. This article will help you figure out which will work for you, with a round-up of the 10 best and detailed buying advice at the bottom of the page. The list is ranked, but that doesn’t mean entries near the top of the list will suit you best....

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are here. OnePlus officially unveiled both its latest flagships at a virtual event on 23 March alongside the more affordable 9R, although the latter isn’t coming to the UK . Undoubtedly, the headline feature on the 9 and 9 Pro are its new cameras. OnePlus has partnered with iconic camera manufacturer Hasselblad to transform its photography hardware, led by new advanced colour correction system, 48Mp main sensor and 50W ultrawide lens across both models....

Blockchain has become one of the fastest growing areas in tech, and it’s not hard to see why. Take a look at the best developer jobs in the UK here . While originally devised for digital currency such as Bitcoin, the tech community is now finding other potential uses for this innovative technology. As a result, lots of enthusiastic individuals want to get in on the action (and we can’t say we blame them)....

Driving games have gone from strength to strength in recent years, from the ultra-realistic Project CARS 3 to the amazing range of cars in the stunning Forza Motorsport 7 . But, like with most games, it doesn’t feel like you’re there when you’re using a controller or keyboard & mouse combo. That’s where racing wheels come in. They bridge the gap between you and the game, and transport you to the driver’s seat....

The headphone market is huge and even if you know you want a pair primarily for running and fitness, there are still loads to choose from. Lots of choice for consumers is a good thing but it can make the buying decision a bit overwhelming. Well, that’s where we come in as we’ve tested some of the best running headphones you can buy – whether they are true wireless earbuds, neckbuds or another style....

Security cameras, specifically the internet-connected Wi-Fi devices on test here, are better value and easier to install and use than ever before. They let you keep an eye on what’s happening outdoors or inside your home from your phone, and will alert you if something’s happening you need to know about. There’s an almost overwhelming choice of cameras, both mains and battery powered, outdoor and indoor, with floodlights or without. And that’s just the hardware: many require a subscription if you want to record video when motion is detected, although some don’t and can record to a microSD card instead....

Choosing the right home TV and broadband package is challenging when there are so many broadband providers to choose from. How do you know which TV package offers the best value? Which deal offers the fastest broadband? Which offers the most channels? Which is the cheapest TV and internet package? We’ve compared UK broadband providers like BT, Sky TV, Virgin and more to help you find the best home TV and broadband deal....