I love this vacuum cleaner. After I tested it, I gave it to my brother. Now he loves it – and my nephews play with it more than the family cat. If you want a high-quality cordless vacuum that doesn’t cost a grand, the Halo Capsule X is it. It’s hugely powerful, light in the hand and easy to use. It’s also cleverly and simply designed, so that there’s very little that can go wrong with it....

Thor: Love and Thunder – a.k.a. Thor 4 – is finally here, and with it the grand return of Natalie Portman to the MCU. That’s not all the film has to offer though, with Tessa Thompson and Taika Waititi both returning, along with Marvel debuts for acting heavyweights Christian Bale and Russell Crowe. As with any Marvel, it should come as no surprise that the film has extra content waiting after the credits though – so what should you expect?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With excellent range and a more stylish look, the Tile Sport and Style are now the benchmark that other Bluetooth trackers have to beat. The fact they have a limited life due to the non-replaceable battery is the only disadvantage, but their reliability and ruggedness more than makes up for this – especially if you’re keeping tabs on something valuable. Best Prices Today: Tile Pro Following on from the Tile Mate and Tile Slim come the fourth generation of Bluetooth trackers from Tile: Tile Pro....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We like the TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio, although it is far from perfect. It is built to last, and comfortable to wear, without being stylish. Critically, the built-in GPS and heartrate monitors are great, and battery life is good. But connectivity options aren’t all that good, and it isn’t cheap. But if you are sports mad, it is a good choice. Best Prices Today: TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio The TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio is a GPS sports watch that measures your activity as you train....

Press releases are an effective way for businesses to get their latest news, earnings and updates out to customers and the media. They often include information on recent partnerships or acquisitions, revenue growth or expansions and other news on the business, and having the right tools to send them out is a good way to easily distribute all announcements. Press release distribution services can be strictly directed to journalists and analysts, to a particular market industry, or a bit of both....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict For anyone used to or simply envious of the Mac’s OS X interface, using Ubuntu is a breeze. But crucially for marooned Windows XP users with still working hardware, the latest Ubuntu 14.04 LTS edition will offer a taste of real 21st century desktop computing, with a free, open and nearly cost-free alternative that has security and support in spades. The interface is clean, accessible and silky smooth in operation; the interface fast leaving you, its user, productive....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Impressive price point Big, bright 120Hz display Speedy Snapdragon 888 66W fast charging Cons BMW branding won’t be for everyone Small battery Limited availability Our Verdict Android gamers should definitely Consider the iQoo 7 Legend as their next device. Its visual stylings may not suit every buyer, but it’s hard to argue with the performance and features packed into this international variant of the iQoo 7....

The short six months between Vivo flagship phones is over once again as the company has revealed the Vivo X90, X90 Pro, and X90 Pro+. The X80 Pro was one of our favourite phones of 2022, so it’s fair to say we’ve been excited to see what the company could come up with for its successors. Here’s everything you need to know about the Vivo X90 series – or read our Vivo X90 Pro review to find out what we think of that phone....

Vought Rising at a glance: Work on the set has already kicked off The series is set in the 1950s Amazon has presented the first photos of the supes Although Gen V season 2 is now over, another spin-off of The Boys, Vought Rising, is already on the horizon, and we have the latest casting news and the first photos from the new series. When will Vought Rising be released? Currently, there’s no word about Vought Rising’s potential release date, however we do know that the project is in the production....

Coming up with and remembering different passwords has always been necessary to protect accounts, but it has also been problematic. To further enhance security while making logging into accounts much easier, major technology companies – such as Microsoft, Google and Apple – have joined forces, resulting in passkeys. With passkeys, you no longer need to remember – and enter – your password each time you need to log into an account, but only confirm your login with your phone or other device....

Who is Alexa? Some of those capabilities are built in, while for others the relevant ‘Skills’ have to first be enabled in the Alexa app. Skills are like apps created by developers, and can help you to control smart home products such as those from Philips Hue, LIFX and WEMO. The standard Echo is now in its third-generation, which replaces the older version at a the same price of £89.99....

The quality of TVs has been steadily increasing in the past decade, going from the old Standard Definition (SD) to High Definition (HD) to 4K (or Ultra HD) resolution. But, if you’ve recently upgraded to a 4K model it could be time to look away, as the relentless march of technology continues apace with the emergence of 8K TVs. So, what does 8K actually deliver and should you start saving those pennies right now?...

Bitcoin is wildly confusing. And here’s the bad news: the fact you’re reading this now means you’re late to the game, and it’s going to be tough to turn a profit in Bitcoin mining. Nevertheless, if you want to try your hand at mining bitcoins, here we present the beginner’s guide to generating bitcoins. Following a dodgy patch in 2016, Bitcoin’s value has recovered and actually surpassed the value of gold....

Attending college or university can be an expensive business. Along with the course fees there’s also accommodation, living costs, not to mention having to buying pricey textbooks for each subject. We can help with the latter, as there are a few ways to get the core texts you need without the crippling price tags. If you are furthering your education then you could also benefit from reading Best laptops for students , Best student deals , and Best iPad for students ....

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 is now available to buy as of 18 September, after being unveiled on 5 August. While February’s Galaxy Z Flip was far more successful than the original Galaxy Fold , there was still an appetite for a full-sized phone that can also be a fully-functional tablet. With the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung aims to provide that. Notable upgrades from the original include an all-new design, complete with 6....

As part of a ‘shift in its retail options’, on 26 June Microsoft announced the closure of nearly all its physical stores. The four exceptions, ‘Experience Centers’ in London, New York, Sydney and its native Redmond, will no longer sell products. While Oxford Circus is the company’s only physical presence in the UK, the news means 104 stores across the US will close. All this means it’s not always obvious where you can try Surface hardware....

With the OnePlus 13 finally reaching international markets in early 2025 and Asus’ ROG Phone 9 Pro making waves in the gaming community, consumers have a tough decision to make. While both devices sport the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the similarities end there, as they are built for very different audiences. Let’s compare both flagships in key areas and determine which flagship phone is the best for you to buy....

You just got your fantastic new induction hob installed and tried to cook on it but – surprise! – although it seems to be working, your food is just not heating up. Here’s why. Induction hobs work differently to electric hobs, which produce radiant heat, and gas hobs, which cook thermally. These hobs work in a straightforward way. Put anything on a gas or electric hob and it’ll get hot....

Sightings of the mythical unicorn have become more common in the UK. The country has been the birthplace of over 70 startups valued at over £1 billion and trails only the US and China in the global ranking, according to data from Tech Nation and Dealroom. However, there are growing signs that they might be part of a dying breed. The high-profile debacle of WeWork’s IPO and the string of other unicorns that have recently gone public in the US while remaining unprofitable have caused concern among investors that these companies are overvalued and that their founders have excessive voting control over the businesses....

Samsung has announced a new, industry-leading 20-year warranty on its Digital Inverter Technologies (DIT) – its patented motors and compressors, which are the key components of its washing machines, tumble dryers and refrigerators. This has doubled the warranty period for these parts, up from ten years. You might start to see labels on Samsung products advertising it. But does that mean you can buy a Samsung fridge or washing machine and expect it to last for 20 years?...