Google is planning a massive shake up of the way it produces its Tensor chips for Pixel smartphones , and the Pixel 10 is where it will all start. Reports from South Korea late last year suggested that Google was ready to ditch Samsung for its Pixel 10 chip, and instead adopt a fully in-house design built on TSMC’s 3nm process. Now a new report from Android Authority has doubled down on those claims, as well as offering a little insight into how Google’s first fully in-house chip will pan out....

The Pixel 9 series of phone come with some interesting AI features, particularly in the photo editing area, but Google may soon roll these out to existing Pixel owners. If you own a Pixel 6 , Pixel 6 Pro , Pixel 7 , Pixel 7 Pro , Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro , a significant upgrade could be on the horizon. Two major features – Auto Frame and Reimagine – are likely coming your way soon but haven’t arrived in the October Feature Drop for Pixel ....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast Wi-Fi performance Incredibly easy to set up Good app with some useful features Cons Mandatory subscription on top of hardware costs SuperPods block adjacent mains sockets Expensive compared to other systems Our Verdict The new Wi-Fi 6 SuperPods provide great speeds and good coverage, but the pricing structure is geared towards buyers with smaller homes. Customers with greater networking needs will want to shop around....

There were whispers about a Pokémon game in development for the Nintendo Switch since before the Switch was even released, but nothing was confirmed by Nintendo until earlier this year. Nintendo has revealed Let’s Go! Pikachu and Let’s Go! Eevee, two Pokémon games based in the original Kanto region available to play on the Nintendo Switch right now. It introduces completely new mechanics that could make Let’s Go! Pikachu and Let’s Go!...

Meta has just announced a significant update to the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. In a new blog post over on its official website, Meta has outlined some interesting developments around its Ray-Ban Meta glasses , including new frame options and some fresh AI-enhanced features. Real time translation on Meta glasses The most interesting news here relates to a raft of new features coming to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses. After appearing in Early Access in select countries, live translation is now rolling out to all users....

Razer has been making gaming laptops for the last decade, but it’s arguably at the peak of its powers right now. The Blade 17 is at the forefront of that, providing a premium portable gaming experience without sacrificing too much on display size. Its 2021 refresh might have ditched the ‘Pro’ branding we’ve seen on previous generations, but it’s undoubtedly still a high-end device. What’s more, there are some key upgrades to talk about here....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If all you want from the cinema is some shiny effects and the chance to remember a string of other things that you like (The Iron Giant! Ninja Turtles! Gundam! Halo!) then Ready Player One will probably deliver. For the rest of us, Ready Player One is infinitesimally less than the sum of its many, many parts. Hollywood has never made such a convincing, and expensive, argument for staying home and browsing Netflix....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cordless No skin burn No frazzled hair ends Cons 3 hour charge 40-min battery life Trial and error learning curve Our Verdict This cordless, automatic hair curler is a wonder for those days when you want to change your look. Still, you won’t get the root lift of a more conventional curler and it might not suit people with very long hair. Best Prices Today: Revamp iGen Progloss Liberate Cordless Automatic Curler The iGen automatic hair curler is the latest offering from Revamp, and it solves all the pesky problems of a conventional hair curler....

Rocket League is a hugely popular game that combines rocket-powered cars and football in physics-based matches, but it has notably been missing from a particular platform: the Nintendo Switch. It’s a platform that some would argue that Rocket League is perfect for – and it seems that the developers agreed as Rocket League for Nintendo Switch was announced at E3 2017 . When will Rocket League be released on Nintendo Switch?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Roku Streaming Stick is one of the best media streamers around and worth the extra money compared with the Chromecast if you want more content at your fingertips plus the physical remote control and user interface. Best Prices Today: Roku Streaming Stick Google has shaken up the set-top box market with the Chromecast . Roku’s answer is the Streaming Stick so here’s our review....

Samsung has issued its first hints about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 tablet range, as well as its wearables plans and more. Araujo said to expect the Galaxy Tab S11 series in the latter half of 2025 (no surprise there), and that it will be “AI-enhanced”. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra was quite the premium tablet, if a little on the pricey side. Luke Baker Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 The Samsung executive also gave the forthcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series a mention....

Samsung has finally completed this year’s A series with the missing models. Together with the Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 , the Galaxy A26 was unveiled back in March. It’s still a budget phone , but its release in the US has been heavily delayed. Here’s everything we know about the phone, including its release date, price and key specs. When was the Samsung Galaxy A26 released? The Galaxy A26 was officially unveiled on 1 March or 2 March 2025, depending on where you’re based....

The Samsung Galaxy A36, as well as the Samsung Galaxy A56, look set to provide a pair of new mid-range smartphone options soon. Samsung India has posted a teaser video to YouTube hinting that it will be announcing new Galaxy A-series devices shortly. These are widely tipped to be the Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy A56, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 is also in with a shout of appearing....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Galaxy A5 2016 is an enormous improvement over the Galaxy A5 2015, and now resembles last year’s flagship Galaxy S6. Unfortunately, it’s not quite as fast or feature-packed as that phone, making its now-£50 price difference seem insane. If you can afford the Galaxy S6 we’d recommend it over the A5, but if not you won’t be disappointed with this excellent mid-range Android phone....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent, vivid display Solid convertible functionality Impressive battery life Thin and light Cons Poor webcam Underwhelming trackpad No discrete GPU Our Verdict The Book 2 360 nails the basics to provide a compelling laptop experience. Samsung fans will be satisfied, but better value can be found elsewhere in the ultra-competitive laptop market. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Book 2 360 For a company that stopped selling laptops in Europe as recently as 2014, Samsung’s recent rise has been impressive....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Superb 120Hz AMOLED display Compromise-free design Solid performance S Pen included Cons Not the best typing experience So so battery life No discrete GPU option Our Verdict Samsung has produced its best 2-in-1 yet, with an amazing 120Hz AMOLED display and a robust, refined design. It’s not quite the perfect package, but anyone who favours flexibility and input options above all else may just have found their ideal laptop....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great display Solid performance Superb battery life Cons Weak hinge No Windows Hello Our Verdict The Galaxy Book Flex is one of Samsung’s most accomplished laptops to date, and solid performance across the board makes it a real contender for everyday Consumers. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Book Flex With a hugely popular range of smartphones and booming TV division, it’s no surprise that a manufacturer the size of Samsung is looking to branch out into other forms of tech....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable keyboard LTE and Wi-Fi 6 Decent battery life Cons Poor display Terrible webcam Our Verdict A great typing experience and impressive connectivity options and solid battery life does seem to make the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go a tempting option. But this is spoiled by a poor display that is only good for documents and web-browsing. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go Samsung pulled out of the laptop market in Europe a little while back, which was a shame as I often found their products to be very good....

It’s been well over a year since Samsung last updated its Galaxy Fit activity tracker range. Recent rumours appearing online suggest that this might be about to change though, with the real possibility of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 finally making its debut. But how will the new model improve on the one it replaces? Here’s all we know so far. When will the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 be released? There’s been no official announcements from Samsung regarding the Galaxy Fit 3, but reports have surfaced that it could be scheduled for release in the second half of 2022....

At a Glance Our Verdict We haven’t had the HTC U11 for a full review yet but our first impression is that the Edge Sense feature isn’t enough to beat the almost flawless Galaxy S8. Best Prices Today: HTC U11 The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the best phone of the year so far but HTC is hoping to challenge that with the new U11 flagship. We’ve had our hands-on the U11 for a short time so here’s a preview of how they compare including price, design and specs....