You probably didn’t even hear about the Galaxy Home Mini but Samsung is working on a follow-up – another smart speaker you likely won’t be able to buy. Just when we thought Samsung was done with its troubled journey into smart speakers , rumours of a Galaxy Home Mini 2 have appeared. The news comes from Max Jambor on Twitter who posted an image with the product name along with the model number ‘SM-V230’....

When Apple unveiled the updated iPhone SE last week, reactions were…mixed. While some praised Apple’s efforts to pack the latest A15 Bionic processor and 5G connectivity into its cheapest phone, others ( myself included ) singled out the outdated design and clunky display as cause for concern. Fortunately, Samsung is here to show Apple how it’s done. Today the company unveiled new models in its affordable Galaxy A-series range, including the A53 5G which, at £399/$449, is a close competitor to Apple’s £419/$429 iPhone SE ....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Headline performance on Thunderbolt USB connectable Ultra-resilient design Cons Super-expensive Limited capacities No USB Type-A adapter included Our Verdict An excellent durable external drive that delivers blistering speeds over Thunderbolt and decent performance over USB. Irrespective of that, given the price, unless you have money to burn, it’s hard to recommend when there are cheaper drives with greater capacities that can match this performance....

If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift, then you can’t go wrong with a portable printer. These little gadgets are small enough to fit into a little stocking and can turn the snaps taken on your smartphone into printed photos that you can display around your home, or in a scrapbook. Some of the best models are from Fujifilm’s Instax brand, and this Black Friday week you can make some big savings....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Designed for those who need to shave their head regularly, the Skull Shaver Gold does a good job. It’s perhaps a touch more expensive than other options but it stood up well in our tests. Best Prices Today: Skull Shaver Gold Skull Shaver is likely to be an unfamiliar brand to you. If you dig deep enough on the company’s website you will eventually figure out that it’s based in the USA....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact box Slick setup & interface No dish needed Nice remote control Cons Can get expensive No hard drive for recordings Delay vs Sky Q Our Verdict The cost quickly adds up when you add 4K, additional pucks, content and other options but the Sky Stream is the most hassle-free, modern way of getting Sky TV and will be the perfect solution for the right customer....

The third Sonic the Hedgehog film has opened with rave reviews from critics, with a fan-favourite character set to take centre stage and face off against Team Sonic in a thrilling adventure like no other before. When Shadow the Hedgehog is awoken from a 50-year stasis by an unknown force, Sonic, Tails and Knuckles must discover who is behind the plan to stop a terrible fate. The first two Sonic films teased major storylines for the next instalment during the credits....

At MWC 2023, Sony unveiled seven new TVs for the year – ranging from premium OLED and Mini LED panels to entry-level screens. The most notable difference from last year is that the four TVs in the Bravia XR range come with a new technology from Sony called XR Clear Image. Delivered by the updated Cognitive Processor XR, a staple of Sony TVs, XR Clear Image claims to improve noise reduction and motion clarity, which means that any scenes with fast movement should have reduced blur and feel livelier....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict While we like the form factor and design of the Xperia 10 unfortunately it just doesn’t run well. Sure, it’s mid-range, but there are phones that cost less that perform a lot better. Best Prices Today: Sony Xperia 10 After a few years of all its phones looking the same, Sony is now throwing designs at the wall to see what sticks. At the start of 2019 it’s betting on people wanting cinema aspect ratio screens....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We wish we could rate the Sony Xperia X more highly than we have. It has a stunning design with a screen size ideal for those who prefer the smaller end of the spectrum. The 5in screen is the sweet-spot for us here. It also offers a great battery life, a brilliant camera and performance that should satisfy the majority of users. But with a price tag of more than £450, this phone is overpriced....

Looking to escape into a galaxy far far away? With Disney+ you can, as it’s the home of the Star Wars franchise. From the original trilogy of films, to the live-action series The Mandalorian. If you’re starting Star Wars from the beginning, here’s how to watch the franchise in order . What Star Wars films are on Disney+? Disney Plus now has the entire Skywalker saga available, as well the spin-off feature films, so you’ll be set to do a full binge....

DC’s latest smash series Stargirl is set to return tonight, with new characters and a new enemy to face coming in the second season. Here’s all we know so far about Stargirl season two. When is the release date for Stargirl Season 2? Stargirl will begin her adventures once more this evening, 10 August 2021 at 8pm ET , with episodes released weekly on The CW, then made available the next day for free on the CW app and website....

Microsoft took to the stage at its MicrosoftEdu event on 2 May to announce Windows 10 S , a version of Windows 10 that is aimed at students and will be available on ultra-low-cost laptops. Except it’s also available on high-end notebooks, including the stunning new Surface Laptop with which Microsoft surprised its audience. Read our Surface Laptop review . A sort-of Chromebook competitor but with a gorgeous design and more expensive asking price, the touchscreen Surface Laptop wants to be the laptop favoured by students everywhere in the next school year....

TCL has announced its 2021 range of TVs complete with QLED and Mini-LED technology plus a range of other features including Google TV, TikTok, HDMI 2.1, Onkyo sound and more. Some models – the C72, C72+ and C82 – have been confirmed for the UK with the latter arriving in Q2 and the others likely similar. Pricing is still to be announced but we expect mid-range prices based on the TCL C715K starting at £499....

If you don’t know where to find the coils or the filter on a machine, our first piece of advice is to consult your instruction manual. If it’s been lost to the mists of time or the cupboard fairies, search online for the make and model of your appliance and you should be able to find a manual there. Alternatively, perform the same search on YouTube. There are loads of really helpful videos out there that’ll be specific to your appliances....

Like most people in the UK, I have a visceral reaction when I hear the sprightly tones of Jess Glynne crooning, “Darling, hold my hand”. After all, it can only mean one thing: a Jet2holidays advert. Whether it’s the dead of winter after the Christmas festivities are over, or at the peak of a stifling heatwave, you can count on your TV viewing being interrupted by the announcement of a discount of £50 off per person ( that’s £200 off for a family of four , as the ad helpfully confirms for the numerically challenged) to a sunny beachside resort in Tenerife or something....

Just bought a new smartphone? There’s one accessory you’ll almost certainly need – a case. Most modern phones simply aren’t durable enough to withstand day-to-day usage without extra protection. You might get away without one on a budget phone , but mid-range and flagship handsets tend to be more fragile. Almost all cases protect the back of the phone, which is particularly important if it’s made from glass. Others include a raised edge or full cover for the display, reducing the risk of any damage....

As the world faces an uncertain financial future, and many of us worry about how we are going to pay our mortgages and feed our families, for others money would appear to be no object. Forget the fact that many online outlets are no longer operating, and that delivery times are significantly longer. Don’t dwell on the several-hour-long queues as you battle to get on to Boots or B&Q, only to find everything you want is out of stock....

Following huge success in 2016 with the original game, The Division 2 is official and is set to come to PC and consoles in March 2019. The loot-focused co-operative shooter offers something different to the likes of Battlefield and Call of Duty , allowing gamers to operate in squads in an open-world environment. We’ve scoured the internet and compiled everything that there is to know about The Division 2 so far, including the latest news, release date information, platforms and gameplay....

Created in 2016, the adaptation of John le Carré’s novel The Night Manager quickly became a hit. The mixture of espionage, Tom Hiddleston’s charm and the inclusion of several other British stars resulted in a huge success. The series won three Golden Globes (for Olivia Colman, Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie’s acting performances) and was the most-watched TV show of 2016 in the UK. However, The Night Manager ended after just one season, leaving fans hungry for more....