At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Computer Planet offers a healthy dose of just about everything, from multimedia, to searing gaming peripherals and well-specified drives. Its price holds it back slightly, and the Chillblast systems remain better at the very high end. Nonetheless, this is a highly capable system that has no real weakness that we found. Best Prices Today: Computer Planet NVIDIA Ultimate Gaming PCs have a nasty knack of turning up as brash, oversized, poundingly loud thunderboxes with batteries of flashing lights and demonic glows emanating from within....

Five years after the official reveal, Crackdown 3 is a matter of weeks away from release – and it should be worth the wait. Not only does it offer a new game in the Crackdown saga, which was first released in 2007, but it showcases some truly amazing technological advancements that make it stand out from the crowd. Intrigued? You should be. Here’s everything you need to know about Crackdown 3, from the latest release date news to gameplay details and the latest trailers....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Speedy gaming performance Solid CPU, memory and storage Impressive battery life Cons Chunky with glitter Keyboard and trackpad Washed-out screen Our Verdict The Dell G5 15 has good gaming pace and solid components elsewhere, and it also has great battery life and a decent price. However, the washed-out screen, poor ergonomics, chunky exterior and mediocre connectivity all its prospects when stacked up against other RTX 2060 notebooks....

However, now that Disney+ has acquired the Star brand, the content library has got a whole lot bigger and more diverse. So, can Netflix withstand the onslaught? We see how the two compare. What is Disney+? As the name suggests, Disney+ is the official streaming service from the Disney studios. While this may conjure up ideas of endless animated movies, the company has been busy hoovering up some huge franchises in recent years including Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar....

Google has taken the wraps off its Pixel 10 smartphone range, and by far the most interesting addition is Qi2 compatibility and a series of accompanying ‘Pixelsnap’ accessories. As Google points out in its press blurb, the Pixel 10 series will be the first major Android phones to adopt the fully magnetised Qi2 charging standard. Technically, the HMD Skyline was the first Android phone to do so, but it could hardly be classed as a “major” release....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Fallout’s second season retains the charm, action and pacing of its first season, deepening the lore of the games and introducing us to new locations and characters. Even if it is slightly overstuffed, it’s a fun time in the wasteland. Showrunners Graham Wagner & Geneva Robertson-Dworet proved doubters wrong, delivering one of the finest video game adaptations of all time. It honoured the legacy of the games with plenty of references for eagle-eyed fans, while expanding the post-apocalyptic world and introducing us to a string of new, well-rounded characters, including Ella Purnell’s Lucy Maclean and Walton Goggins’ scene-stealing Ghoul, who had been the screen star Cooper Howard in another life....

Fitbit has launched a new activity tracker / fitness watch at CES 2016. Here’s what you need to know about the Fitbit Blaze release date, price and specs in the UK. Fitbit Blaze release date The Blaze is available to pre-order immediately from Fitbit’s website . It will launch in March 2016. It’s available with black, blue and plum bands to begin with (£19.99 each), but a full range of interchangeable accessories will be available in a variety of colours and styles, plus additional accessories coming soon....

The Fitbit Inspire HR is the Fitbit we find easiest to recommend, offering everything most people are looking for a fitness tracker. Now there’s a great reason to take the plunge with two retailers offering free smart speakers. Currys are offering the Fitbit and Google Nest Mini for just £74.99 . This is a huge saving of £44 on the regular price if they’re bought separately. When we reviewed the Fitbit Inspire HR in April, it was selling for the RRP of £89....

Fitbit is rolling out its updated mobile app to users, offering greater personalisation of their data and easier access to tools and our global community. The new Fitbit app works with all of the company’s trackers, but was designed following the introduction of the most recent models, including the Versa Lite , Inspire HR , Inspire and Ace 2 . Find out which is the best Fitbit for you in our roundup feature....

Fraudsters never give up in their efforts to trick customers, no matter what time of year it is, and no matter what pre-holiday sales season is on the horizon. The September 2023 Pulse Report from Norton reveals that over 1000 of these fake online shops are created every day , luring victims with amazing prices and bargains. It used to be that spotting a fraudulent vendor was a simple case of looking for poor grammar and spelling mistakes in product listings, but now, with the rising popularity of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT – which can create huge chunks of professional-sounding copy in seconds – Norton thinks that it’s going to be much harder in the future to tell a fake online store from the real deal at a first glance....

Garmin has finally seen fit to update its top-tier Fenix smartwatches, with the new Fenix 7 lineup, as well as reviving the full-colour display-toting Epix smartwatch, first introduced back in 2015. The Fenix line represents some of the most capable and well-respected multisport smartwatches on the market, offering up some of the company’s best GPS-capable timepiece tech for serious athletes who value features, durability and longevity. Garmin Fenix 7S, 7 and 7X As with the previous generation, beyond basic finish options the Fenix 7 series is divided into three casing sizes: the 42mm Fenix 7S, the 47mm Fenix 7 and the sizeable 51mm Fenix 7X....

Google launched the TV Streamer last summer. When it did so, it confirmed that this device would gradually replace the Chromecast. Now, that is becoming a reality, as the Chromecast is no longer available to buy via the Google Store , which was the plan when stock ran out. The Google TV Streamer is a more premium device than we’ve seen from the tech giant before, trading the dongle build for a set-top box and introducing new additions such as Matter connectivity and an ethernet slot for faster, wired internet speeds....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros 3 hours’ free storage Battery or wired operation Activity zones don’t require subscription Cons Narrow aspect ratio Google Home app not as good as Nest No continuous recording Our Verdict If you need a battery-powered doorbell and have Nest Hubs, you’ll probably like the Doorbell (Battery). But it’s not the best upgrade for Hello owners, and there are better options from Ring and other brands....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Affordable Compact design Useful features Cons No camera Sometimes frustrating Our Verdict The Google Nest Hub is an excellent example of smart display thanks to its affordable price tag, compact and elegant design and the ability to interact with the Google Assistant with visual elements. There are a number of small quibbles we have, though, and using the Hub can be quite frustrating at times....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Pixel 3 XL is still a decent Android phone despite the introduction of the Pixel 4 range. The display is outstanding, the design is finally premium and the camera is one of the best ever seen on a smartphone. A fairly high price tag is no longer an issue thanks to a significant drop, so the 3 XL is a value choice if you don’t need something brand new....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good value Great cameras Excellent software 90Hz OLED screen Cons Divisive design Big and heavy Slow charging Our Verdict The Google Pixel 6 gets a lot right and on the whole, you get excellent hardware and software for a reasonable price. However, the question is largely whether the design is a step in the wrong direction or not. Best Prices Today: Google Pixel 6 A new dawn has arrived for Google’s own-brand Pixel phones and with the 2021 models receiving a design and hardware overhaul, they aim to be the firm’s most flagshippy flagships to date....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top drawer performance Smaller size Outstanding camera Solid battery life Guaranteed software updates Cons Rear plastic scratches easily Charges slow and hot Only 60Hz display Our Verdict A superlative mid-range phone and one of the best value Android phones you can buy, the Pixel 6a crams in the best bits from the more expensive Pixel 6 and 6 Pro at a very attractive price, but you might be tempted by the newer Pixel 7a....

Google has launched its first phone of 2025, and it’s likely to be the most popular of them all. The new Pixel 9a has arrived earlier than previous generations, with Google promptly responding to rvials like the Samsung’s Galaxy A56 and the iPhone 16e . On the surface, the handset is a lot like last year’s Pixel 8a , but there are also some potentially significant changes. Here’s everything you need to know about the Pixel 9a, including price, key specs and when you’ll be able to get your hands on one following the delay....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid display Decent performance Great webcam Cons Chrome OS limitations Expensive high-end models Our Verdict With a portable design, crisp display, quiet keyboard and all-day battery, the Pixelbook Go is a brilliant Chromebook option – though the higher-spec models are on the pricey side. Best Prices Today: Google Pixelbook Go dGoogle released the Pixelbook Go back in 2019 as a successor to the Pixelbook , but with a much more affordable price tag....

When temperatures rise to unseasonable levels, as they seem to do more regularly these days, it can make it difficult to work, sleep and simply live. This is especially true in countries such as the UK where homes aren’t set up for really hot weather. But we’ve got some tips on changing your habits and the way you use your appliances to help you make it through the heatwave – especially if you’re working from home....