Huawei’s new, affordable tablet has an excellent display, but there’s still one big thing which stops me from recommending it. The MatePad 11.5″S appears to be good value at just £349/€399, with its screen a real highlight. As the name suggests, it’s an 11.5-inch LCD panel, complete with high 2800 x 1840 resolution and a refresh rate that can automatically move between 30- and 144Hz. However, it’s the coating on the screen that really helps the MatePad stand out from rivals....

Hot on the heels of Sky Glass and Sky Stream comes Freely, the first IP-delivered TV platform from the makers of Freeview Play. With no TV aerial required, you can buy a Freely enabled TV and set it up anywhere in your house. All you need to watch is a Wi-Fi connection. According to developers Everyone TV (formerly known as Digital UK and owned by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5), there are already around 4 million internet-only homes which Freely can serve, and its potential appeal is even larger than that....

Inside the iPhone SE The most noticable thing about the iPhone SE is its striking resemblance to the iPhone 5 and 5S. This is down to the fact that Apple has use pretty much the same design for the chassis, with only the minor changes of matte-chamfered edges where there were previously shiny ones, and a stainless steel insert for the Apple insignia on the rear. This will work well for many users as it means all those cases and accessories that were bought for the older 5 and 5S will fit with the new device....

We’ve recently received details of Intel’s plans for their next wave of CPU hardware, and we’re going to spill the beans for you now. New Core i9 and 6 core processors for laptops The largest announcement was that of the Core i9 making it’s way to laptops. While two new i5, two new i7 and two Xeon processors will also be arriving, the i9 sits atop the throne of this new wave....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Super powerful Effortlessly portable Excellent accessories Cons Few apps can take advantage of performance Poor external monitor support Our Verdict That a tablet with an 11-inch screen could be Considered both a perfect digital art tool and a ‘throw in any bag and go’ laptop replacement seems incredible, but this year’s smaller iPad Pro is just that – as long as you buy the Pencil and/or Magic Keyboard....

iPadOS 15 was revealed by Apple at WWDC 2021 in June, detailing a plethora of new features coming to the iPad later in the year. Apple has since confirmed that the update is due to drop today, so what should you expect from the latest iPadOS update? We outline release date details, supported apps and some of the most exciting features of iPadOS 15 right here. If you’re looking for details on iOS 15, we delve into the latest iOS 15 news separately....

Gmail is one of the most popular email services, and offers a great experience whether you’re on a PC, smartphone or tablet. But if you’re having trouble sending or receiving emails, then there could be an issue with the Google servers. Here’s a few quick ways to check if Gmail is down. Check the G Suite Status Dashboard Google has a web page that reports the current status of its various apps and services....

Trying to get a doctor’s appointment can be the stuff of nightmares, so it’s understandable that many of us would prefer to be able to self-diagnose and purchase medication online, then have it delivered to our door. But leaving aside the myriad problems with both self-diagnosis and experimenting with tablets for which we have no understanding of what they might do to our bodies, is it even legal to buy drugs online?...

Any time now, we’re expecting Oral B to announced the launch of its new iO flagship electric toothbrush: the iO10. It’s one of three new iO toothbrushes that will be available to buy soon in the US and in the UK. The new top-of-the-line brush is the iO10, while two more budget-friendly models, the iO4 and iO5, are also on the way. When will the Oral-B iO10 be released? The iO10 was first announced at CES in January....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great sound Durable design Acts as power bank Long battery life Cons Basic app Our Verdict If you don’t need fancy smart features then the JBL Charge 5 is a great sounding and long-lasting Bluetooth speaker that can also charge your phone. Best Prices Today: JBL Charge 5 JBL has long been a go-to for some of the best Bluetooth speakers and the Charge 5 is no exception, which is just as good outdoors as it is indoors....

Sound and sustainability are the name of the game, with an emphasis on the latter for JBL’s new Go 3 Eco and Clip 4 Eco. These new eco-friendly versions of the firm’s popular Bluetooth speakers, a growing trend in technology products, arrive with impressive eco-credentials thanks to 90% PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic used for constructing the main chassis. That’s a lot more than the minimum 31% used in the recently announced Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 , which underwent a similar environmentally-focussed redesign....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good case display functionality Impressive personalised sound Great ANC Good battery life Cons No hi-res audio support Not the best fit Can’t see what’s playing from case Our Verdict With the Tour Pro 2, JBL has managed to include a genuinely useful case display and retain the fundamentals of great wireless earbuds. If you can manage without hi-res audio, they’re a great choice. Best Prices Today: JBL Tour Pro 2 Ever since true wireless earbuds first emerged in 2015, most have retained the same core design....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Available at the same price as the Chuwi LapBook 14.1 but with a metal shell and slightly faster performance (though significantly slower startup times) the EZBook 3 Pro is a great budget buy. It’s capable for day-to-day computing tasks and low-intensity gaming, and does a good job of balancing portability with a usable size screen. You get just 64GB of storage, though this can be expanded....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cup warmer Steam wand for milk frothing and hot water One-touch operation Stylish Cons Expensive Heavy Larger than an average pod machine Our Verdict KitchenAid’s Artisan Espresso Machine is one for the devoted coffee drinkers. Designed to provide the experience of crafting your own drink without the disappointment of a less-than-flavourful brew, it puts café-style lattes, mochas and Americanos at your fingertips. As a hands-on machine it excels, but you’ll need to set aside time and a little attention for your morning brew....

A new more affordable rival to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone 17 Air may have just emerged in the Nubia Air. Uber-tipster Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) has posted what appears to be a bunch of official renders of the so-called Nubia Air. This appears to be a new super-skinny phone that could be looking to undercut the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and, indeed, Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 Air ....

2017 has seen some great games for PS4 , but 2018 is shaping up to be even better with upcoming games like Far Cry 5 , Death Stranding and Left Alive. Announced during Sony’s Tokyo Game Show 2017 press conference, the upcoming mech-action game received a warm welcome from excited gamers. What should we expect from Left Alive? Here’s everything we know so far about Left Alive, from release date rumours to platforms and gameplay news....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you’re looking for a portable monitor with a high quality screen then the ThinkVision M14 does the job brilliantly. As long as you’re ok with USB-C connectivity and fiddly buttons. Best Prices Today: Lenovo ThinkVision M14 Having a second monitor can be great, but being able to take it anywhere you go is even better. That’s what the Lenovo ThinkVision M14 offers is a compact and lightweight design with an excellent screen....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Lenovo’s Yoga 530 is a solid option if you’re looking for a 2-in-1 convertible laptop. But this really comes down to what model you buy. We’ve tested the AMD Ryzen 7 model which is a bit pricey Considering elements like the screen and battery life. So the Core i3 or i5 might make for a more balanced purchase if you’re not looking to game....

At a Glance Our Verdict You will save just over £100 by opting for the more affordable LG G3 S over the flagship device. However, there are downgrades left, right and centre so you might want to save up the extra to get the best smartphone around. The G3 S only has a 720p resolution display, less storage, punier components, a lower res camera and is missing items like the IR blaster and wireless charging....

At a Glance Our Verdict Smartwatches are very much in their infancy, but from the few we’ve seen so far we think that the LG Lifeband Touch will hold its own in the market. The sporty angle and the fact it works with iOS and Android are god selling points that are sure to appeal to a lot of people. Best Prices Today: LG Lifeband Touch The LG Lifeband Touch is a smartwatch that also tracks your activity as your go about your day, the Lifeband can connect to your Android or iOS smartphone via Bluetooth and display alerts/messages on its OLED screen....