Xiaomi might be best known in Europe for its flagship phones, but many of the company’s more affordable offerings are also worth considering. Prime examples of this in 2023 were the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro , two mid-range phones which offered an array of premium features. With the new Xiaomi 14T series, it looks like the company is taking things up a notch, upgrading both the hardware and software experience....

HMD has announced a slew of new Nokia branded smartphones alongside an eco-minded subscription service that two of them will be available to buy on. At the IFA tech show in Berlin the company announced the Nokia X30 5G, G60 5G, and C31 phones, the Nokia T21 Android tablet, plus a portable speaker and wireless earbuds. The X30 and G60 will be available on HMD’s new subscription service, Circular, for a monthly fee and £30 sign-up cost, and both come with three years of Android and security updates alongside a three-year warranty....

If you want to watch Sky content but don’t want to be tied into a contract, Now’s Memberships are a great option. With services for Entertainment, Cinema, Sports and more, there’s loads of content to stream. Now is exclusive to the UK. However, if you want to catch the latest sports game or episode of your favourite show whilst you’re travelling, then there is a simple workaround. Here’s how to stream Now from abroad....

Earlier this year, the government announced legislation to cut waste, conserve energy and to increase the longevity of home appliances and other electrical goods. The legislation came into force at the start of July 2021. One aspect of the new laws is to limit the amount of energy that appliances can consume. But the bigger focus has been on the fact that manufacturers must make spare parts available even after the warranty period has expired, so that people can repair their products at home....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Yoyotech Warbird RS14 makes tough compromises in its specification, but delivers superb gaming and VR performance at a very reasonable price. Best Prices Today: Yoyotech Warbird RS14 Yoyotech Warbird RS14 review: Price You can buy the RS14 from Yoyotech for £999.99 inc VAT . Gaming performance is, of course, largely determined by the capabilities of the graphics card and Yoyotech opted for an MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Armor X2 which the Wired2Fire Diablo Predator VR also uses, but which happens to cost £200 more....

With the internet making it so easy to instantly switch from one retail outlet to another, companies are working hard to make their customers more loyal. And they’re doing this via loyalty schemes, where those who stick with a certain shop are rewarded with discounts, free gifts or other benefits. We’ve gathered together our top pick of the best loyalty schemes around at the moment so you can make your money go that little bit further....

Cybercriminals know that you are a much easier target than your computer or phone, which is why the number of so-called phishing emails (and text messages) have soared recently. But where in the past scammers wouldn’t put much effort into correct grammar, punctuation and even proper English, modern phishing emails are a lot more convincing. They still tend to contain the tell-tale typos and not-quite-right logos and graphics, but they’re certainly a lot harder to spot now than before....

At a Glance Our Verdict There’s not much to get excited about when it comes to the Acer Iconia One 8. But this little tablet is quite good looking, very affordable and comes with almost stock Android 5.0 Lollipop making it potentially a great value purchase for those not looking for frills. Best Prices Today: Acer Iconia One 8 As well as a vast range of other products, Acer has announced a budget tablet running Android 5....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable fit Long battery life Sleep tracking Cons Clunky app Can’t listen to your own audio Our Verdict The Amazfit ZenBuds absolutely nail the core concerns, with a comfortable fit and enough battery to last all night and make it to the alarm clock – we just wish they’d let you use your own audio. Best Prices Today: Amazfit ZenBuds The Amazfit ZenBuds aren’t the first headphones designed for sleep, but they might be the best yet – though they still come with some serious caveats....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Doesn’t look out of place on a wall Widgets provide at-a-glance info Visual ID is handy for personalised information Great big-screen experience Cons Middling 5Mp camera with no auto-follow tech 1080p display looks soft Audio quality could be better No kickstand in the box Our Verdict It’s the biggest smart display we’ve reviewed at 15.6in and is designed to look like a picture frame because, unlike the other Echo Shows, it’s designed to be mounted on your wall....

Wearable tech was a big part of Google I/O 2016 including the Daydream VR platform. Smartwatch fans will also be interested to find out about the first major new version of Android Wear. Here’s the Android Wear 2.0 release date and new features following its announcement on 8 February. Although there have been some updates to Android Wear since its launch in 2014, a full version number is finally arriving for smartwatch owners bringing with it some cool new features....

Marvel’s smallest hero is back in action, but he isn’t alone: he’s joined by a familiar partner in Ant-Man and the Wasp. Yup, Ant-Man 2 dropped the number to instead market itself as a double-bill, as Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man is joined by Evangeline Lilly’s Wasp, first teased at the end of the original film. After Ant-Man was unexpectedly missing from the recent crossover blowout Avengers: Infinity War , the new film is a welcome chance for more silly size-based action in the MCU....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great performance for the basics Lovely and lightweight design Good battery life Double the storage of the predecessor Cons No anti-reflective display Slow charging Accessories not included Doesn’t work with Apple Pencil Pro Our Verdict The Apple iPad (A16) is an excellent tablet that delivers the basics very well and at a fraction of the cost of the company’s other options. It offers superb build quality, along with solid performance, a great battery life and an intuitive software experience from iPadOS, making it an excellent tablet for its price and more than enough for many people....

Two years after Apple revealed its first ever budget-focused smartwatch, the company back with a second generation. The new Apple Watch SE is undoubtedly an iterative update over 2020’s original , but it upgrades the experience in a few key ways. Alongside some subtle design changes, look out for some big performance gains and new software features, especially as it runs watchOS 9 out of the box. Impressively, both GPS-only and cellular models have also dropped in price in the US – though the range is more expensive in the UK....

Apple’s Time Flies event hasn’t disappointed on the smartwatch front, with Apple not only announcing the new Apple Watch Series 6 complete with upgraded smarts, sp02 monitoring and a range of new colour options, but also the Apple Watch SE. As rumoured before launch, the Apple Watch SE offers the updated design of the Series 4 and later at a more affordable price tag, although it isn’t a direct replacement for the entry-level Series 3 like some believed....

Apple Watch Series 11: In summary Launched 9 September at Apple’s iPhone 17 event, available now Two sizes, optional Titanium and a new colour Cheaper in the UK by £30 Various upgrades including longer battery life, a more durable design, and Hypertension Notifications The Apple Watch Series 11 is now official and sits in the middle of the firm’s 2025 smartwatch range. With its predecessor, the Series 10 , introducing notable improvements like sleep apnea detection and enhanced design, the Series 11 has big shoes to fill....

At a Glance Our Verdict The ROG Phone 2 is a classic second phone: an iterative improvement that doesn’t rock the boat too much. The core ethos is exactly the same, but improvements across the board do their bit to justify the new model – especially the giant battery and 120Hz display – and might even be enough to tempt an upgrade for original ROG Phone owners. Best Prices Today: Asus ROG Phone 2 It wasn’t that long ago that gaming phones basically didn’t exist....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Plenty of power Impressive 300Hz display Nice keyboard Cheaper than competitors Cons No webcam No card reader Slightly chonky Our Verdict The Asus ROG Strix G15 is one of the best mid-range gaming laptops you can buy with impressive performance alongside a great 300Hz display, solid keyboard and a cool, quiet chassis. Best Prices Today: Asus ROG Strix G15 (2021) It’s no secret that Asus has an extensive range of gaming laptops – and that they’re usually pretty good....

In the modern technological world, our devices have become a hub for private information. Aside from any personal data entered online, most people have taken to storing important files on their PC or laptop. These may also be backed up to the cloud, but the likes of family photos and bank statements are private for a reason. But what happens when you go to sell the device they’re stored on? A factory reset says it wipes all the files from your system, but that might not be enough....

With so many processor models to choose between and – for many people – the question of whether to save some cash and put it towards a faster graphics card, it can be tough to figure out which is the right CPU for you. Hopefully you already know whether you want to go down the AMD or Intel route, but even if you’re still deciding that, the deals you’ll find below may help you narrow down that choice....