At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Huawei has produced a stunning smartphone in the Ascend P7 and this is couple with good value for money with that non-flagship price tag. There’s some decent hardware on offer here, particularly the camera but the P7 is let down by software performance issues. Best Prices Today: Huawei Ascend P7 Still set on cracking the smartphone market, Huawei has introduced the Ascend P7 at a launch event in Paris....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Dual-drivers sound amazing Solid ANC performance Useful smart features Wireless charging case Cons Irritating software setup New colour is a fingerprint magnet Slightly awkward swipe gesture Our Verdict Apart from a few minor caveats, the FreeBuds Pro 2 offer an excellent experience for anyone looking for reasonably affordable wireless earbuds with excellent sound, ANC and features. Best Prices Today: Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 Huawei is back with another pair of flagship true wireless earbuds and not only are they cheaper than key rivals, but they’re also co-engineered with Devialet and include planar drivers....

At a Glance Our Verdict The Huawei MateBook is a stylish looking tablet with some decent hardware on the spec sheet – and should (UK price TBC) be a cheaper alternative to rivals like the Surface and Galaxy TabPro S. It may be a good choice for those looking for light and portable device which also has some reasonable productivity benefits. That means there are sacrifices, though, and the design is clumsy compared to a regular laptop with elements such as the single screen angle and sub-par keyboard....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Watch GT 2 does what it does well, but with no ability to install apps, it’s much more limited than other smartwatches. Best Prices Today: Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm Huawei isn’t generally known for incremental upgrades, but this sentiment does apply to some of its wearables. The Watch GT 2 – at a glance – looks barely any different to its predecessor....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Best Prices Today: iHarbort Power Bank MS031 10,000mAh Don’t assume this iHarbort is identical to the smaller PC Advisor Recommended award-winning iHarbort 5000mAh power bank , but with higher capacity. Despite the fact it is necessarily larger, given the increased capacity, it also features dual-USB outputs and a chunkier design. It’s still reasonably attractive, mind, and like the smaller version is available in black, silver or gunmetal grey aluminium alloy....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Large, glossy prints Lots of filters and editing options Refined design Cons App needs optimising Costs rack up over time Slow Micro-USB charging Our Verdict The Instax Link Wide is easy-to-use and produces excellent photos. However, the app could do with some refinement. Best Prices Today: Instax Link Wide Fujifilm’s Instax lineup has numerous instant printers and cameras available. However, many of them support the ‘Mini’ photo format – prints that are the size of a credit card....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict What Intel appears to have done with the 760p design is sacrifice some write performance while retaining most of the read speed potential, and delivered it at premium SATA SSD pricing. That makes the 760p perfect for gamers who get a system that boots rapidly and launches games quickly. It’s less than ideal for those that need fast writes, like those video editing, though the 1TB and 2TB models might well work well for them too based on the existing scaling....

After years of development, Intel has finally announced its first laptop processors based on the 10nm Ice Lake design. You can expect to see them appear in 2-in-1 laptops by the end of the year. The company says there will be 35 models featuring the new processors, most of which are slim, portable machines. The previous few generations of Intel Core processors have used improvements on a 14nm process, so although it has taken a couple of years longer than most people expected, 10nm is finally here and should bring improvements to both performance and battery life: that’s what you get from using a smaller process....

If the instant feedback on Twitter is to be believed, Apple’s 2023 iPhone software update is going to be pretty underwhelming. Actually, I watched software boss Craig Federighi outline the new features along with these keyboard warriors and I’m inclined to agree with them. Sure, there may be a few nifty quality-of-life updates such as NameDrop, but this and other new features – such as Check In – are surely useful only if you and the other person own iPhones....

At a Glance Our Verdict Which iPhone to buy is not an easy decision to make. If price is an issue then stick to the iPhone 8, otherwise the iPhone X is certainly the most attractive and exciting of the three. It’s just a shame that it doesn’t have Touch ID, the notch in the screen and some questionable new navigation methods. Best Prices Today: Apple iPhone X This year’s new iPhones are here and there are three to choose from....

After the end of Succession and The Crown, there has been a lack of TV shows focusing on rich, powerful and often unlikeable people – we’ve still got a wait for the The White Lotus season 3 . Fortunately, HBO is releasing a limited series focusing on these themes, starring none other than Kate Winslet. The actress has already had the opportunity to work with the network on the crime series Mare of Easttown....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The ideal accessory for Google Home Mini, enabling the smart speaker to work away from mains power all day long. The KIWI Design G1 Battery Base is pricey, but we think worth it. It looks good, it adds functionality, and it doesn’t detract from any of the Mini’s existing features. Best Prices Today: KIWI 7800mAh Battery Base for Google Home Mini During the summer we used a power bank to keep our Google Home Mini powered up in the back garden....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact Stylish Industrially compostable capsules Cons 600ml tank limit Small disposal drawer No pre-set dispensing volume Our Verdict Compact and neat, the Lavazza Jolie brings a splash of Italian style to your kitchen. Plus, we rate the A Modo Mio capsules as some of the best around. But the machine doesn’t heat milk and you’ll have to measure the dispensing time yourself. Best Prices Today: Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Lavazza has a range of pod espresso machines....

In summary Honor 500 Pro tipped to boost telephoto Snapdragon 8 Elite chip Huge battery Robot phone to launch at MWC Reports from China reveal that the Honor 500 Pro smartphone is in the works, and it looks poised to show the Pixel 10 up. It only feels like yesterday that we reviewed the Honor 400 Pro (turns out it was May), but word has already reached our ear concerning a follow-up....

Leaked dummy units for Samsung’s next big smartphone release, the Galaxy S25 Edge, suggests that there’s something slightly off about the new design. Korean YouTuber The Sinza has offered up a hands-on with a pair of third party dummy units, providing a revealing look at the basic design for the phone. Unsurprisingly, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is looking incredibly skinny – just 5.84mm thick, it seems – and appealing, even in the neutral black and white colours featured here....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good value Stylus included Compact design Good battery life Cons Stylus not as precise as others Performance will only handle basic tasks Display viewing angles not brilliant Our Verdict If you’re in the market for a budget Android tablet with a premium design and the ability to do everyday tasks well, the Idea Tab with Tab Pen is a great buy. It’s not the fastest in terms of performance and the Tab Pen isn’t the most precise, but this compact tablet has a great build quality, good display, decent speakers and a solid battery life....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent colours G-Sync and FreeSync Lightweight Cons Expensive IPS backlight bloom Average contrast Our Verdict The UltraGear 34GN850 takes IPS technology into new territory, and it ticks most the gaming requirements successfully. But all this comes at a high price many won’t be able to afford. Best Prices Today: LG UltraGear 34GN850 The market for ultra-wide displays is evolving, as those that play simulations and FPS games on PC and console are looking for a competitive edge and more immersive experience....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Luxa2 Groovy W has poor sound quality. The combination of lo-fi Class D amplifier and low-grade Bluetooth hamper any decent audio quality from this unremarkable speaker. In our tests it had a tiresome sound when tasked with playing music but it may be more suited to casual telephone conversation. Best Prices Today: Luxa2 Groovy W From Thermaltake, the company that brought us PC upgrade components for Windows gamers , comes sub-brand Luxa2 to deliver mobile computing gadgets like this Groovy W speaker....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Marbotic Smart Numbers and Smart Letters merge Montessori methods of learning and tablet digital wizardry. They add the vital physical element of educational toys that really help young children learn their basic numeracy and literacy. Of the two Smart Numbers is the best and thoroughly recommended. Smart Letters isn’t far behind but is perhaps let down by the choice of upper-case letters and the rather annoyingly long phonic audio on one of the apps....

Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite is the latest in the long-running line of 2D fighters featuring characters from Marvel’s comics and Capcom’s games Here’s everything you need to know about the game, including its release date, platform, gameplay, and all the confirmed characters so far. The game was first announced in December 2016 at Sony’s PlayStation Experience event, and will pit Marvel superheroes such as Iron Man and Captain America up against some of Capcom’s finest from game series including Street Fighter and Mega Man....