At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast speeds Compact design Very user friendly Cons Ethernet only on gateway Handover times Our Verdict The Eero 6 offers fast Wi-Fi speeds and robust whole-home connectivity for a very attractive price. Incredibly easy to set up and use with lots of handy features via the well-made app. The original Eero made waves when it arrived, as it offered customers struggling with wireless not-spots in their home a simple and effective solution – multiple hubs providing blanket coverage while using the same network name....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Affordable Price Clean layout Alexa voice support Cons No volume or power buttons Heavy Amazon promotion Original Fire Stick more competitive Our Verdict But are the compromises worth the lower price? Let’s find out. Design and Build The Fire TV Stick Lite boasts an almost identical design to its brethren, with a compact rectangular shape. It can be plugged directly into your TV or attached via the HDMI extender which is included in the box....

Android 16: In summary Google’s next major version of its operating system for Android phones and tablets Officially launched 10 June, starting with Pixel devices Significant changes revealed, including new Material 3 Expressive user interface design Google releases a major new version of Android every year, and it’s no different in 2025 with Android 16. The Pixel-maker revealed all at a dedicated event ahead of Google I/O 2025 and has released Android 16 much earlier than usual....

At a Glance Our Verdict Overall, it’s clear that Apple and Google are getting more competitive than ever. Both Android L and iOS 8 introduce features that have been sought after for years, particularly Apple’s more open attitude. Both Apple and Google can be accused of borrowing features from one another for these updates, each hand-picking the best elements from their rivals to improve their own offering. We’d like to see Google’s battery saving features come to iOS in the future, and Apple’s new Handoff features make their way to Android but it really is a case of personal preference when determining which operating system is best....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Improved health tracking 5G connectivity The best battery life of any standard Apple Watch Durable design Cons Similar to Series 10 Sleep score lacks advice Workout Buddy requires iPhone Our Verdict There are still areas for improvement, notably when it comes to sleep tracking, but with a larger battery, increased durability and more health features than ever, the Apple Watch Series 11 is almost a must-buy for any iPhone user in need of a new wearable....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Apple Watch Series 5 brings an always-on display and other minor enhancements, but it’s still missing the one thing it really needs: better battery life. Best Prices Today: Apple Watch Series 5 The Apple Watch Series 5 is so far ahead of anything that professes to be a peer, there are only two reasons not to buy one: You want multi-day battery life or you were waiting for the Series 6....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 16GB RAM Decent build quality Balanced set of features Cons Poor screen Slow USB Weak GPU Our Verdict Not an exciting laptop, but a good all-rounder if you’re looking for something for writing, browsing, chatting or office work. However, there’s a lot of competition at this price point, and the Vivobook 15 doesn’t really do anything to stand out. Best Prices Today: ASUS Vivobook 15 (X1504) There’s a word that reviewers often try to avoid because it sounds too much like damning with faint praise, and that word is ‘fine’....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Asus ZenWatch 2 is a great smartwatch, and is definitely a worthy upgrade from its predecessor. Under the hood, the spec boost definitely makes the difference when interacting with the watch, providing a snappy experience and should compete with watches £100-200 more expensive. Visually, its a huge improvement over its predecessor, with more ‘flavours’ of the smartwatch available with a number of specifically designed accessories....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict AVG Free continues to be one of the best free antivirus programs you can download. It offers a good selection of key protections, though you do have to be careful to install the right product. Best Prices Today: AVG Free Antivirus AVG’s download procedure can also be quite confusing and if you’re not careful you can end up with a trial of the full program, rather than the free version ....

There are many good backup programs, but not everyone uses one. Why not? Disk drives don’t last forever and sooner or later they fail. SyncBackFree is – as the name implies – free and is great for creating a mirror image of your most valuable files on a USB disk or a NAS drive . In the guide, NAS is used and this has the benefit of being able to back up from any computer over Wi-Fi....

In 2022, Wemo will be launching updated versions of its most popular products, which are specifically designed to be compatible with the new Matter standard for smart home gadgets. The products include the Wemo Smart Plug, the Smart Light Switch and Smart Dimmer. Belkin expects them to be available to buy in the UK this spring. Belkin launches Wemo Smart Video Doorbell & Soundform earbuds Belkin also announced two brand new products at CES, both of which continue the brand’s tradition of Apple-compatible products....

If you want to play Blu-rays on your PC or laptop, you’ll no doubt have already found out that Windows is incapable of doing so, even if your computer has a Blu-ray drive (which you will need, by the way). Windows 10 can’t even play DVDs, but if your computer came with a Blu-ray drive it’s possible there is already software on your system which will play the high-definition discs. Some popular programs which are included with Blu-ray drives include CyberLink PowerDVD and the now-defunct ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre....

There’s been much made of the ‘fractured’ nature of Android, with many phones not getting updates to the latest version of Google’s operating system until months after its release… or not at all. This is in stark contrast to Apple’s iPhones, which often stay on the newest version of iOS several years after they were first released. So, which brands are the best for keeping their Android devices up to date?...

Following what feels like an endless wait, FIFA 19 is finally here. The 28 September midnight release of this year’s ultimate football game (it’s true – check out our FIFA 19 review to see why) leaves many wondering where to find it for the best price. If you prefer getting your hands on a disc copy, we’ve saved you the trouble and have gone through all the major retailers to bring you the best deals and offers in one place....

If you’ve swapped the office for home in the last two years, you’ll know the importance of a great remote working setup. To work effectively from home, most people need a large desk and comfortable chair, dedicated keyboard & mouse and multiple monitors. However, one key accessory is often overlooked: a monitor stand. A single piece of wood, glass or metal can transform your remote working (or PC gaming) experience for the better, lifting your monitor/s to a more ergonomic height for video calls....

The OnePlus 8 series is now on sale globally. The regular OnePlus 8 still starts at just £599/US$799, while the 8 Pro is the first real OnePlus flagship, starting at £799/US$999. Do note that only the high-end versions are available in the US, hence the differences in price. Both phones come with a gorgeous design and top-of-the-line specs, including the latest Snapdragon 865 processor and up to 12GB RAM. However, there are a few notable upgrades on the Pro model, headlined by wireless charging for the very first time....

As a small business owner, it will become essential for you to have somewhere to host your website. It is the cheapest and most efficient way to ensure that your website is accessible to people around the world. There are often different packages available as part of web hosting, but it is likely that shared hosting will be the best option for small businesses. Shared hosting means you will share a server with a variety of sites and while some argue that this can slow down site speed, for small businesses with relatively simple and clean websites, this shouldn’t be a major concern....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Betrayer is beautiful and brave, going almost toe-to-toe with big name action games despite its humble indie origins, but despite a clutch of great ideas it becomes a bit of a grind in its latter half. Best Prices Today: Betrayer Betrayer doesn’t have to be black and white if you really strongly take against it – in fact, the optional colour mode is incredibly pretty....

Chrome OS has long been seen as a low-cost alternative to Mac and Windows, but 2020 saw Google’s desktop operating system establish itself as a direct rival. Data from market share analysts Gartner and Canalys suggest that over 30 million Chromebooks were shipped last year, including at least 11 million in Q4 alone. The two firms differ slightly on some statistics, but one thing cannot be disputed: 2020 was Chromebook’s best ever year by far....

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s new venture, Nothing, has finally followed through on months of teases with its first actual product: the Ear (1) true wireless headphones. Featuring active noise cancellation (ANC), wireless charging, and up to 34 hours’ battery life for just £99/$99/€99, the Ear (1) certainly looks like a competitive offering on paper, under-cutting the closest specced offerings from Apple, Samsung, and Sony by quite some way. “ Nothing Ear (1) is a breath of fresh air in a cluttered and indifferent market, setting the tone for our connected digital world to come,” said Pei in a press release....