So-called phishing attacks, where scammers try to trick you into handing over personal information, are becoming ever more elaborate. As we all get more familiar with the signs of a scam, the scammers have to get more cunning, and one way they’re doing this is by play on our fears. Right now, as reported by PCWelt , a new spate of emails are flooding inboxes in Germany, pretending to be from the well-known Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken bank with the worrying subject line “System Alarm Code”....

If you’re on the lookout for a tech bargain that combines cutting-edge performance with unbeatable value, this low-priced phone contract deal could be the best offer out there. Not only do you get the sleek and capable Google Pixel 8a , but the deal also includes a free Pixel Watch 3 , making this an unmissable opportunity. To secure this deal, simply visit Mobiles.co.uk , where you can get it for a total cost of just £21....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Size makes it perfect for travelling Powerful Attractive design and travel case USB charging Cons Battery life will only give you one styling session Small plate surface area for styling Hairs can get snagged at the edge of the plate Our Verdict The Unplugged is well made and extremely effective, particularly given its light weight and compact form. And although it’s not cheap, it is competitively priced – especially if you can find a good deal....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The GoBook is a good-looking 14in laptop which offers adequate performance for undemanding users. The sore points are limited storage, a mediocre screen and just “an afternoon” of battery life. If you need to run software that’s only on Windows, the GoBook is fine for those on the tightest of budgets. Stretch about £100 more, though, and you can get a much better laptop with a proper warranty and a good screen....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It might only be available in two colours but Google has brought the two things we asked for to the Nest Hub Max – a larger screen and a camera. That camera can do a lot more than make video calls, too and we have very little to complain about with this smart display. Best Prices Today: Google Nest Hub Max Smart home is an increasingly popular area of technology and Google has updated is smart display to be bigger and better....

At a Glance Our Verdict Google Nest Hub Max is £100 more expensive than its smaller sibling, but with 10 inches of screen space it’s a lot more useful for watching YouTube videos and following recipes in the kitchen. It also has better audio firepower – a weak spot for the smaller Hub – and the addition of a camera that unlocks some fantastic new functionality not seen before on Google smart speakers....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros The first IP68-rated foldable Bigger battery Brighter screens Pixelsnap magnets built in Decent performance Cons Not as quick as Snapdragon-powered rivals Cameras could use an upgrade Relatively chunky Our Verdict The Pixel 10 Pro Fold brings with it some nice upgrades over its predecessor, including an IP68 rating, a bigger battery, brighter screens, a performance uplift and Pixelsnap magnets. It’s a good phone overall, but compared to the competition, especially the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Pixel just feels a little outdated....

Whilst the features, prices and images had already been mostly leaked prior to the launch, Google has finally released the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The bad news is that both phones have had a price hike in the US and UK. However, there are some interesting new features on them, with advancements in camera tech, AI and design. We’ve rounded up all the specs, prices and release dates for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, so you can decide whether one of these models is the next Android flagship for you....

Since launching on Android in the US at the end of 2020, Google hasn’t said much about its VPN service. It’s part of Google One, which is primarily a cloud storage service. Now, Google has started to roll out the VPN to iOS users, but there’s no word on when it will become available on Windows and macOS. It has also expanded the service beyond the US to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom....

Despite some unfortunate last-minute leaks , spilling the majority of the beans before its official unveiling, GoPro’s latest signature action camera – the Hero 10 Black – is finally here. The main upgrade looks to be the introduction of the company’s own GP2 chip, replacing the GP1 SoC which originally debuted inside 2017’s GoPro Hero 6. With it, the GP2 grants the Hero 10 Black support for higher resolution and frame rate combinations than has ever previously been possible on a Hero camera....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Four-door design Humidity Zone drawers Door storage rack Cons Integral fridge door seal Lack of ice dispenser Stiff manual ice maker Our Verdict The Haier HTF-456DM6 is a handsome appliance with high-end features at an affordable price. The Humidity Zone drawers will make a real difference to the longevity of your fresh produce but it’s the four-door experience that sets this fridge freezer apart....

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is finally available to download around the world, following a period of beta testing in New Zealand and Australia. Fans can now download the game on iOS and Android and explore the wizarding world, dispelling Confoundables, brewing potions and taking on Fortresses with your fellow witches and wizards. But while Pokémon GO was relatively straightforward, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is a little more complicated. If you feel a bit lost playing the game, don’t worry – we’ve been playing since the game was released, and we’ve got a few nuggets of knowledge to pass on....

The streaming circuit expands as HBO Max steps into the ring – and it’s a veritable heavy-weight against Netflix. HBO Max offers a whole host of original content, including fan-favourites like Westworld and Game of Thrones, along with films, shows and exclusives from notable banners like the CW, TBS, Cartoon Network and the DC Universe. If you’re deliberating on whether you should pick up HBO Max over Netflix or switch from Netflix to HBO, here’s how the two platforms compare....

Wimbledon 2025 tennis draws to a close this weekend. If you want to see who lifts the trophy, then games are available to watch in Ultra HD 4K resolution. Here’s everything you need to know about how to live stream in Ultra HD, including supported devices and requirements like internet speeds. In the UK, where Wimbledon is held, the BBC has run 4K trials for the last few years, along with other events like the Euros football....

At a Glance Our Verdict It’s odd that Honor is releasing the 7C phone at £169 when the Honor 7A is available for £139. However, this 7C adds dual cameras and a better chipset to entice you into spending £30 more. This is promising, but when for £199 you could get the Honor 9 Lite with a 1080p display, better dual cameras and a premium feeling glass design it makes both phones looks a bit unnecessary....

In the UK, we typically pay around 10p per kWh of electricity. This is the standard measurement of how much energy you – or more accurately, your appliances and gadgets – use. Your monthly electricity bill shows how much you’ve used, and you can keep tabs on usage by looking at your electricity meter. By 2020 we’ll all have smart meters installed which will send the information back to your energy company, thereby doing away with the need to ‘read the meter’ and estimated bills....

When you take your phone abroad, you will often be charged a ‘roaming’ fee to connect to the networks in that country. Going on holiday or another type of trip without data is not something we’d recommend, whether for navigation, Googling local amenities, or keeping your kids entertained. And don’t assume that the data that comes bundled with your phone or SIM contract counts – it’s likely that it’s for use in the UK only....

WhatsApp is an extremely popular mobile messaging service with over 1 billion daily users. That’s an amazing figure, and the company prides itself in the apparent security it affords all of those users (provided they are running the latest version of the app). Below is our guide on how to ensure your WhatsApp messages are fully end-to-end encrypted. However it’s also good to be aware that not everyone trusts the company’s word, in part because of privacy issues surrounding its parent company Facebook and also its implementation of encryption....

As the country is gripped by growing concerns around coronavirus, Brexit, and the spectre of a recession, the new chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak, faced a challenging backdrop to announce his first budget today. Compounding complications, the Bank of England announced an emergency 0.25% interest rate cut on the morning of the budget, as economists, business leaders, and politicians continue to grapple with the financial fallout of the ongoing public health crisis....

As you use your Android smartphone, various apps will take on the role as the default for certain tasks. When tapping links in emails or other documents, Chrome is usually the web browser that opens to take you to the website in question. It’s the same principle for the messaging app controls your texts, the ‘launcher’ that Android uses to create the user interface you see, and even which app is used for making and receiving phone calls....