On December 10, Oppo hosted its Inno Day 2019 showcase in Shenzhen; laying out technology projects for the next few years – which included a set of augmented reality glasses that are designed for the consumer market. Currently, Oppo sits as one of the top five mobile manufacturers in the world, behind the likes Huawei and Xiaomi. With a UK presence currently building through affordable handsets like the Oppo A9 2020 , a move into other smart products could elevate the company to new heights....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Eye-catching display Ultra-fast charging Decent performance Cons Mixed camera No IP rating No wireless charging Our Verdict The Oppo Find X3 Lite excels when it comes to fast charging, display and software, but the camera is hit and miss. Best Prices Today: Oppo Find X3 Lite The Oppo Find X3 range has now launched in the UK, and the cheapest handset of the bunch is the Find X3 Lite – a mid-range phone that serves as the successor to the Find X2 Lite....

Oppo pulled back the covers on its latest range of Reno devices, announcing the Reno 7, 7 Pro and 7 SE at a special event in China on 25 November 2021 and a refreshed lineup for India on 4 February 2022. Now there are growing signs that these phones will also be making their way to new markets, and potentially under a different name. Here’s all you need to know about what’s going down in Reno....

Not content with merely releasing two of the best flagship phones this year in the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro, Oppo has followed the pair up with the Find X2 Neo and Find X2 Lite. The result? No matter what your budget, there’s an Oppo Find X2 phone that you should at least be considering buying. They’re all 5G-enabled for blazing fast connectivity, all have beautiful AMOLED screens, and all pack 48Mp cameras for brilliant photography in just about any setting....

Oppo has officially unveiled its latest mid-range phone series, consisting of the Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro. With advanced AI capabilities, interesting designs and impressive batteries, these new models aim to set a new standard for mid-range phones . The Reno 12 Pro features a futuristic design, with a rear glass panel complete with what Oppo calls ‘Fluid Ripple Texture’ – essentially, a 3D ripple effect on the back of the phone....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Beautiful OLED panel Top-notch processor Excellent gaming features Highly configurable picture Cons Complex menus Too many steps for voice control Limited audio Our Verdict The Panasonic MZ980 is an astonishingly good television, with Panasonic’s high-end HCX Pro AI processor and a gorgeous OLED panel working together to great effect. The MZ980 packs some modern OLED upgrades, while some features are a little complex to navigate, but overall it’s a brilliant display that will satisfy gamers and film buffs alike....

The streaming wars just keep on getting more competitive, with Paramount Plus entering the fray. Paramount Plus (AKA Paramount+) is the new name for CBS All Access, which had a full rebrand and expansion at the beginning of March. Paramount Plus hosts everything that was on CBS All Access, plus a whole list of exclusive original shows, as well as theatrical releases 30-45 days after they first hit cinemas. If you’d like to know more about this streaming service, including when it is releasing in other countries, how much it costs, what shows and movies are on there and how to watch it in the UK, then keep on reading....

When it comes to media streamers, you have two options to choose from: Plex and Kodi. While both offer the same core functionality, allowing you to access your local library of movies and TV shows instead of streaming them online, the two media players operate in very different ways. Plex looks to offer something akin to the Netflix experience, using built-in smarts to scrape the net to provide thumbnails and other content related to your movie library, while Kodi offers a much more customisable experience via a suite of add-ons, but which is best for you needs?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict PNY’s PowerPack M3000 has enough power to give your smartphone a full charge, and it’s sufficiently small and light that you won’t even notice it in a pocket or bag. It looks good, feels tough, and does away with loose cables. iPad- and iPhone users should look instead to the LM3000. Best Prices Today: PNY PowerPack M3000 There’s a lot to like about PNY’s ultra-portable M3000 PowerPack....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Superb performance Excellent OLED display Impressive cameras Cons Underwhelming battery life MIUI not for everyone Our Verdict The Poco F3 is one of the finest mid-range phones you can buy, but patchy battery life and hit-and-miss software hold it back slightly. The excellent Poco X3 Pro, available for around £100/€100 less, makes it harder to recommend. Best Prices Today: Xiaomi Poco F3 The Poco F3 is the first in a brand-new product line for the Xiaomi sub-brand....

Do you need a smart air fryer? Does anyone? Proscenic is betting on the fact that you could be talked into the idea. If you want to find out if they’re right, check out our hands-on review . Air fryers are having a bit of a moment as a straightforward, self-contained, (somewhat) health-conscious cooking appliance. They’ll give your food a crispy coating with no need to add oil. But evidently someone had the idea that this simple cooker could be improved with some wireless add-ons....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you have a little extra cash to spend and don’t need a radio that you can plug an iPod into, then the Pure Evoke Mio might just be the digital radio for you. Best Prices Today: Pure Evoke Mio The latest eye-catching number from Pure is the Pure Evoke Mio portable digital radio . It’s the Pure Evoke-1S digital radio, but with a new outfit that comes in a variety of colours with a suede and leather finish....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict A very pricey but unbeatable power bank for all your devices: it’s got the capacity to keep everything going, the speed to do so quickly, and the outputs to make it all simple. It’s not the most easily portable of devices, and we’d like to see an LCD screen and Quick Charge support at this price, but our only real complaint is the EU two-pin AC outlet....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very good video quality Decent spotlight Battery + optional solar power Cons No HomeKit support No cloud storage in UK No IFTTT support Our Verdict The Argus 3 Pro offers a lower-cost alternative to Arlo (and other brands) and is a decent choice if you need a completely wireless outdoor camera – but only if you can live with its limitations. Best Prices Today: Reolink Argus 3 Pro Smart home security has become a highly competitive part of the tech sector in recent years....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you’re looking for a versatile security camera, the Argus is for you: it’s completely wire-free, can be used indoors and outdoors, and features an easy to use magnetic hinge for angle adjustment. It boasts high-quality 1080p HD video recording and live streaming capabilities, along with an advanced PIR motion detection system for fewer false positives. There’s no cloud storage, but there’s an optional microSD card slot for local storage of photos and videos....

If you like the idea of the Galaxy Tab S4 but have to have Windows then Samsung has the tablet for you. The Galaxy Book 2 is a Surface Pro 6 rival and this time comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 instead of Intel. Here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy Book 2 including its release date, price and specs. You can also read our Galaxy Book 2 review from Qualcomm’s 5G Summit....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Galaxy Buds are solidly good wireless earbuds with comfortable design and reasonable sound quality for an affordable price. Samsung has added some nice features here like Ambient Sound, but there are also cost cutting measures and iPhone owners will want to avoid Considering these as an AirPods alternative. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Buds The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Fold might be grabbing all the headlines but Samsung also announced new headphones at its Unpacked event....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Durable design Rich array of smartwatch and health features Big, bright AMOLED display Cons Some GPS accuracy issues No offline mapping support InConsistent battery performance Our Verdict The Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of Samsung’s nicest smartwatches that offers some good fitness and outdoor features but as far as being Android’s answer to the Apple Watch Ultra, it’s not quite there yet. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is Samsung’s answer to the Apple Watch Ultra ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Compared to an equivalent OLED TV, Samsung’s Q7FN looks like good value. Its high brightness means HDR content looks fantastic, and you don’t need to draw the curtains when it’s bright and sunny. There are plenty of other benefits, too, including the separate connections box which is ideal if you plan to wall-mount your new TV as the thin cable also delivers power to the screen....

Give your house a spring clean by taking advantage of these fantastic deals from Samsung that could save you hundreds of pounds. Up until 18th June 2024, customers in UK and Ireland can claim generous cashback amounts when purchasing household appliances from the Korean giant. The discounts also accumulate, so the more products you buy, the more you save! It’s simple. Alongside the cashback already on the item you want to purchase, if you buy 2 products from the deal selection you’ll get an extra £50 back....