Teaching young people to manage their money is a hugely important task for parents. Developing the ability to save and plan purchases are life-skills that will serve children well as they grow in age and independence. The difficulty is getting them interested in what can be a mundane subject at the best of times. That’s where GoHenry comes in. This service gives young people their own pre-paid card, a phone app to view and set goals for their finances, granular controls for the parents, and makes money suddenly a lot more fun....

Unsure about what tech you can take on a plane and what has to go in the hold? We break it down for you. If there are any products not covered here, we’d advise using your common sense or checking directly with the airline. Although it’s not law yet, the Guardian reported that the US is considering banning any device bigger than a smartphone from hand luggage if you’re flying to the US from the UK....

In summary WhatsApp to host ‘guest chats’ Will let you chat with people not on WhatsApp WhatsApp also announces new anti-scam measures WhatsApp has issued a new beta version with the intriguing ability to chat to people who are not using the popular messaging service. As discovered by Wabetainfo , version 2.25.22.13 of the WhatsApp beta adds the ability to control how the app interacts with alternative messaging services, whilst retaining some measure of security....

The latest movie from the John Wick universe has just hit cinemas – Ballerina, directed by Len Wiseman, is ready to spread mayhem in cinemas worldwide. The film is led by none other than Ana de Armas, whose breakthrough role was in Knives Out, and who went on to make a memorable appearance as agent Paloma in the James Bond film, No Time to Die. In Ballerina, de Armas stars as Eve Macarro, who, as a child, joined the infamous Ruska Roma school of assassins....

Despite not having a live event to reveal its latest products, Apple finally unveiled the iPad Pro range after months of teasers and leaks in mid-October 2022. The updated 11in and 12.9in iPad Pro boast Apple’s top-end M2 chipset for impressive power and efficiency gains, along with a new Apple Pencil Hover Mode that can detect the stylus up to 12mm away to give a preview of where you’re marking in a bid to improve digital sketching on the tablet range....

Sony’s first ever virtual reality headset was a PS4 accessory, so it felt like a dedicated PS5 version was always on the cards. That finally arrived in 2023 with the launch of the PlayStation VR 2 , which is specifically designed to work with the PlayStation 5 . The original PS VR is compatible with the PS5 (provided you request the separate adapter ), but the new model is a significant upgrade....

Smartphones are technical marvels. The computing power they contain is ridiculous really, but of course all this innovation and complexity can bring with it a few problems that leave you scratching your head. One very annoying symptom is when your device decides to keep inexplicably turning itself off. So, what could be causing this, and how can you fix it? Why does my phone keep restarting itself? There are quite a few reasons that you might find your phone in some kind of weird boot loop or behaviour where it restarts constantly or intermittently....

The headphone market is a busy and confusing place with almost endless pairs to choose from and countless abbreviations and marketing terms to get to grips with. However, SuperEQ headphones are here to make it easy for you to find the perfect pair. While there are plenty of brand-new startups wanting a piece of the pie, SuperEQ is a brand you can trust with more than 10 years of experience in the audio production field....

Google’s new foldable is here, and it’s anything but a minor update. Last year’s original Pixel Fold has been revamped and redesigned, with the newly-branded Pixel 9 Pro Fold very much part of the Pixel 9 family. As a result of these changes, there’s one specific use case where I believe it will excel: gaming. Book-style foldables are a good choice for mobile gamers in general, but there are a few reasons why the Pixel 9 Pro Fold appears to be particularly well-suited....

Windows 10 was originally described as “the last version of Windows”, with Microsoft providing regular updates rather than launching a brand-new version. However, that all changed with the release of Windows 11 , which went from rumour to official reveal in a matter of weeks. The cancellation of Windows 10X influenced Microsoft’s decision, but the company had clearly been working on a new operating system for a while. It now looks like the company is shifting to a three-year update cycle for major versions of Windows, meaning Windows 12 would be announced as soon as next year....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict This eye-catching PC is Constructed from premium components and built to a very high standard. The 8-core Ryzen 7 1700X processor delivers excellent multi-threaded performance and, combined with a GTX 1080, turns in some very impressive gaming results, however similar or better performance can be had for less money. Best Prices Today: Wired2Fire Pyro Ryzen DG review Based on one of AMD’s latest Ryzen 7 1700X processors, the Pyro Ryzen DG delivers eight cores and a total of sixteen threads – double what you’ll get from a comparable Intel Core-i7 PC....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Big, silly and spectacular, Wolfenstein: The New Order might not be as era-defining as its hallowed predecessor, but it’s without a doubt one of the best singleplayer first-person shooters of the year. Best Prices Today: Wolfenstein: The New Order Umpteenth sequels to ancient first-person shooters aren’t supposed to be any good. Especially when they stick to retro big dumb action values while playing it completely straight....

The Xbox Series X is officially here – the new Xbox is finally out in the world and available to buy – if you can find one in stock. Microsoft teased the console for months – if not years – ahead of its release, so excitement is at fever pitch for this big black box that packs the most power anyone has ever put into a game console – yes, including the PS5....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact design Excellent performance Solid main camera Fast wired & wireless charging Cons MIUI quirks Middling battery life No IP rating No telephoto lens Our Verdict There’s lots to like about the Xiaomi 12 from its easy-to-handle design to a range of impressive specs. However, there are a few flaws that mean you’ll want to Consider rivals first. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi 12 Now without the ‘Mi’ branding, the Xiaomi 12 series has been given a global launch and the regular model is now smaller and more aligned with Samsung’s Galaxy S range than before....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Respectable performance Impressively thin & light Feature-packed Cons MIUI can be unintuitive Better value elsewhere No water resistance Our Verdict The thinnest 5G phone in the world also happens to be an elegant and well-rounded handset. Xiaomi’s MIUI software won’t appeal to everyone and you can get more power for your money elsewhere, but the Mi 11 Lite 5G’s merits mean it’s uniquely desirable....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Multifunctional device Attractive design Affordable Cons Tinny speaker Grey light alarm Not a fully-featured smart screen Our Verdict If you think of the Mi smart clock as an alarm clock with handy additional features, including Google Assistant support, then it’s a budget-friendly success. But its tinny speaker and dismal light alarm mean that you can’t say goodbye to the rest of your bedroom tech....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Nice screen IP68 water resistance Fast performance Stereo speakers Cons Uninspired design Difficult to use one-handed Iffy cameras Annoying software Our Verdict The Poco X7 is a budget phone which gets a lot right – mainly a good screen, solid performance and strong battery life. With inConsistent cameras, a dated design and software full of ads and duplication, however, it doesn’t do enough to outpace key rivals....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Smooth performance Bright 120Hz AMOLED screen Fast charging Double the storage Cons Frustrating software experience Limited software support Some camera issues Our Verdict Xiaomi has no doubt created one of the best mid-range phones you can buy this year with lots to like about this value for money handset. It’s not a no-brainer though and that’s largely down to the software. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Xiaomi is back once again with another set of cheap Redmi phones to tempt budget-conscious buyers....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Redmi Note 4 isn’t a huge upgrade over the Redmi Note 3 in terms of core hardware, with simply a greater amount of storage and a faster processor, but the design changes are a huge improvement over its predecessor. If you don’t care about looks and can make do with less storage then the cheaper Redmi Note 3 may well meet your needs....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Self-emptying dustbin Good suction power Decent battery life Cons Some navigation issues Not the best mop Can only store one map Our Verdict The Yeedi Vac Station auto-empties after cleaning, but other issues with this robot vac mean it’s not a totally hands-free experience. Best Prices Today: Yeedi Vac Station There are lots of robot vacuums out there but if you want to set up cleaning schedules without having to remember to empty the bin each time, or if you hate poking around removing dust and dirt by hand, you should consider one with a self-emptying bin....