At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great design and display Extensive health tracking Intuitive software and companion apps Good value for money Cons Poor battery life Missing features on non-Samsung phones Our Verdict The Galaxy Watch 6 has all the features most Android users are looking for in a smartwatch, even if some are exclusive to Samsung phones. But less than a day of battery life will be a dealbreaker for many....

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: In summary Samsung’s follow-up to its Apple Watch Ultra rival Didn’t arrive at Unpacked July 2025 It could be another year before the Ultra 2 launches It’s been a year since Samsung unveiled the first Galaxy Watch Ultra smartwatch, giving us effectively the Google Wear OS answer to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Speculation led to the common belief that Samsung would launch a new generation model at its big Unpacked July 2025 event but that wasn’t the case....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Rugged build Replaceable battery Good battery life Cons No built-in satellite messaging Poor performance One rear camera Our Verdict Ruggedised phones are niche products for people going into situations that might break more fragile electronics. As a result, the Galaxy SCover7 performs less well than other phones at the same price-point but will do much better when dropped on hard surfaces. Price When Reviewed...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict At a more reasonable price tag than the flagship model, the Samsung Gear 2 Neo is decent smartwatch with plenty of features – we don’t care about the lack of a camera. However, the need for a specific Samsung companion device and a limited amount of downloadable apps detract somewhat. Best Prices Today: Samsung Gear 2 Neo Samsung’s new range of wearable tech includes the Gear 2 Neo smartwatch ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We’re impressed with this mighty cordless vacuum cleaner. It’s light, powerful, has excellent battery life and a host of clever attachments (which we discuss in our full review) that make a huge difference to the ease and comfort of cleaning. However, this is not a small appliance that can be tucked away in a cupboard. The charging stand, especially when fully loaded with accessories, is a big piece of equipment and will need a dedicated space near a plug point....

In summary: Tech Advisor reports that Samsung launched its Certified Re-Newed program in the UK, offering refurbished Galaxy S25 devices with comprehensive quality assurance. These refurbished phones undergo over 100 quality tests, receive genuine Samsung parts, factory resets, and come with 24-month warranties matching new devices. The program provides significant cost savings while maintaining high standards through rigorous testing, new IMEI numbers, and eco-friendly packaging with original accessories. Premium Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets are about to get a lot more affordable through official channels, thanks to the further rollout of the company’s Certified Re-Newed program....

Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Z Flip 6, but it looks a lot like last year’s Z Flip 5. However, while the design is very similar, there are plenty of upgrades hidden beneath the surface. In particular, it’s great to see Samsung address two of the Z Flip 5 ’s key weaknesses, meaning it should be a much better foldable overall. However, one major drawback has been left untouched....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The combination of a brand new chip and carefully picked components still doesn’t make this the most show-stopping of gaming PCs. What it does, though, is to give you a suitable selection of finely honed features that help make this a richly rewarding system for those who value overall performance and value above devastating specifications. Best Prices Today: Scan 3XS Z97 Performance GTX There was a time when a gaming PC based around a new Intel chip would have had throngs of excited journalists rushing to shout its achievements from all convenient rooftops....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Blindingly quick Effective heatsink Works in a PS5 Special warranty Cons Heatsink is a necessity Expensive Our Verdict A drive that exceeds all other NVMe drives in almost every metric is the dream storage device for most gaming and workstation systems. And it could also be the ultimate upgrade for PS5 owners if they can afford one. Best Prices Today: Seagate FireCuda 530 Seagate usually reserves the FireCuda Gaming branding for products that are unique in some aspect....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Refined design Very comfortable over long periods Superb built-in lumbar support Cons More expensive than predecessor Magnetic pillow can get knocked loose Our Verdict The Secretlab Titan Evo (2022) ticks most boxes, including premium features like built-in lumbar support and a magnetic pillow, making it hard to fault – though the hiked price does reflect the high standard. Best Prices Today: Secretlab Titan Evo (2022) Secretlab has made a name for itself in the gaming chair industry, producing some of the most unique, high-quality chairs on the market – and that includes special edition chairs for The Witcher, Superman and many more....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Customisable touch controls Impressively punchy sound Good performance across music, videos & gaming Cons Infuriating companion app on Android May not fit smaller-eared humans Intermittent connectivity issues Our Verdict The CX Plus True Wireless are excellent all-rounders, with impressive out of the box sound and customisable touch controls. The only problems are the potential connection issues on Android and the frustratingly temperamental Sennheiser companion app....

Square Enix has confirmed that there will be a new Tomb Raider game released in 2018, with Shadow of the Tomb Raider set to conclude the reboot trilogy that begun back in 2013. After months of trailers and gameplay teasers, the game is finally available to buy around the world on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Here, we discuss everything you need to know about Shadow of the Tomb Raider, including the release date, best deals, platforms and the latest gameplay news....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Shuttle SZ270R8 delivers full-size gaming performance in a compact and discreet case you can put anywhere, yet remains surprisingly upgradable. It delivers competent all-round performance, but can’t use Intel’s latest processors. Best Prices Today: Shuttle SZ270R8 Mini PC Shuttle has been making tiny desktop PC barebones systems for years. You simply add a processor, memory, a hard drive and a graphics card, if you need to....

Smeg has partnered with champagne brand Veuve Clicquot to launch a pair of limited edition ’50s-style fridges. The partnership is in honour of Veuve Clicquot’s 250th birthday, and it’s the latest in a series of Smeg collaborations with brands including Disney, Dolce & Gabbana and Mini that have produced limited-edition fridges, as well as other co-branded kitchen appliances. If, for example, you can afford to fork out £499, you can get your hands on a very attractive Smeg x Dolce & Gabbana toaster ( available from John Lewis ), with lovely designs based on traditional Sicilian art....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Small, light & comfortable Excellent ANC Lots of smart features Balanced sound Cons Awkward price Middling battery life Our Verdict The LinkBuds S provide a very well-balanced package of decent sounding, noise cancelling earbuds with almost every smart feature from the flagship XM4 model. They’re only held back by sub-par battery life and the fact you can get a similar sound and ANC experience for less money if the smart features don’t appeal....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet is a seriously impressive device and easily one of the best tablets we’ve ever tested. The design is astonishingly thin and light and the waterproofing with only the need for one cover is a bonus. This topped with excellent hardware, performance and software means we can barely fault it. However, the fact Sony bundles it with the Bluetooth keyboard with no option to buy it alone means that it’s more expensive than rivals....

If you’ve ever wanted a Dolby Atmos-style soundbar experience for your phone, laptop or tablet, then Sony has the product for you – but be prepared to fork out a lot of money for it. The Japanese tech giant is introducing the Sony HT-AX7 to its home entertainment portfolio. This is a Bluetooth-enabled ‘portable theatre system’ consisting of three speakers, with its own custom 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology. The main speaker is designed to sit in front of you, whilst the two smaller portable speakers can be placed on either side to ensure that sound is projecting from multiple directions....

Since Sony rebranded its smartphone division in 2020, cameras have been the top priority. That continues today, with the launch of the new Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 10 IV. Many of the key upgrades over last year’s models focus on making the phones even better at photography, but it comes at a cost. Let’s start with the Xperia 1 IV , Sony’s latest flagship handset for consumers. The headlining feature here is a new 12Mp rear lens with variable focal length....

It’s great news overall, as it won’t be only Echo owners that benefit: the whole idea is that Matter will bring the universal smart home connectivity that users have wanted for years. For Echo owners, it should mean that you can choose which assistant you want: Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant and others. That might be of little interest if you’re already learned all the commands and are ‘fluent’ in Alexa, but there are other benefits too....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Synology’s RS814RP+ is a relatively low-cost alternative solution for modest 4-bay rack-mount NAS needs. It’s still scalable in storage size and offers an approachable admin interface that will be more intuitive for unskilled network administrators. Our benchtest results suggest it’s squeezing the most out of the available low-power Intel Atom, and should be relatively inexpensive to run in energy terms. Given the handsome combination of hardware and software it deserves closer investigation for small businesses looking to scale up their storage requirements....