It’s looking very much as if summer holidays will be a thing this year, even if we end up being restricted to staying in our own country. If you have kids, there’s a good chance they’ll expect there to be good Wi-Fi wherever you go so they can make their holiday TikToks, watch Netflix and play Roblox. It’s probably not only the kids that want a decent internet connection, and plenty of people look for Wi-Fi when deciding which hotel or Airbnb to book....

Wreck-It-Ralph is coming back to the big screen and this time he’s pulling a Kardashian and making his way onto the World Wide Web in Ralph Breaks the Internet – the official title of the upcoming sequel (though why it isn’t Ralph Wrecks the Internet we’ll never know…). Here’s everything we know about the film so far. When is Wreck-It-Ralph 2 coming out? Ralph is breaking the internet as we speak – the film is out now in both the US and the UK....

In a significant move that could redefine the flagship Android tablet landscape, Xiaomi is reportedly preparing to launch a cutting-edge device powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. This rumour, originating from leaker Kartikey Singh on X, has stirred considerable excitement among tech enthusiasts and industry insiders. Xiaomi has not yet commented on the rumour, and no official launch date has been announced. However, with a potential release slated for later this year, more details are expected to emerge in the coming months....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stunning, unique design Stellar battery life Incredible performance The best speakers of any phone Cons Disappointing low-light photos Annoying bloatware Only 4 major Android updates Our Verdict The Poco F8 Ultra delivers the no-compromise flagship hardware that I’ve been craving from a cheaper device. But small shortcomings mean I’d still recommend the Pixel 10 and Galaxy S25 over it – unless you can find a big discount....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Easy to install Modules for remote access Sturdily built Cons No keypad option Only five virtual keys Annoying motor noise Our Verdict One of few options for multipoint lift-to-lock doors, the Conexis L1 is a good choice if you can live with its limitations. Best Prices Today: Yale Conexis L1 I totally understand why so many people are reluctant to install a smart door lock....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Yoyotech Warbird features the fastest processor a gaming PC could desire, and Consequently delivers the best raw computing power we’ve seen in a gaming PC. However, its Core i7 processor adds to the overall cost without significantly improving gaming benchmarks. Its compact system case is attractive and well put together and it comes with a strong set of peripherals. Best Prices Today: Yoyotech Warbird RS2 Yoyotech’s Warbird RS2 is a compact Micro ATX form factor gaming PC , with an eye-catching design and very strong performance in both gaming- and every day application use....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Zendure’s A2 is a brilliant power bank, winner of our Gold award and currently at number one in our best power banks chart. With an extra USB output, smarter power management and larger capacity, this should be a better device, although we’d rather those additions didn’t entail the loss of fast charging (with two devices connected) and the extra weight and bulk. Still a very good deal, even at £47, this is the Zendure for those with multiple devices to charge or longer journeys to take....

Cybersecurity issues throughout 2016 have been like nothing before. Cybercriminals have not only been up to their old tricks with ransomware, but they’ve also expanded towards IoT (Internet-of-things) and fixated on data breaches and money-making cyberattacks. With the FBI stating that ransomware alone is estimated to cause a whopping $1 billion in financial losses, cybercriminals have also outdone themselves with the largest denial of service attack to date – 1 Tbps – performed with compromised IoT devices....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s not easy, but with the 3Doodler Start and Create+ you can make 3D models and art. They’re cheaper than any 3D printer, but packs of plastic strands are quite expensive. Best Prices Today: 3Doodler Start Back in 2013, 3Doodler was a successful crowd-funded project on Kickstarter and now over 2.5 million of the 3D pens have been sold. They let you draw 3D objects freehand and offer a relatively inexpensive way to dabble in 3D printing....

2023 was arguably the year of AI, but the influence of artificial intelligence is only set to grow in 2024 and just about everything has AI slapped on it now. Samsung is starting the year off strong with its flagship Galaxy S24 series smartphones and alongside the usual high-end specs and polished software, AI is at the forefront of all three new devices. But ‘AI’ is a generic term – what does it actually mean for Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra?...

Think you’ve explored everything your Android smartphone’s Settings app has to offer? Think again. Deep within Settings, you’ll find a hidden Developer menu with an extensive list of settings you can tweak to improve your overall smartphone experience. Here are some developer settings I highly recommend that every Android user enable on their device. How to enable the developer menu on your Android phone Since the developer settings are primarily intended for Android developers, Google keeps them hidden from general users....

Do you ever think about how much of your private information is out there online? Probably not, but it’s something you should be assessing regularly. Online privacy is an important issue and one that has become a recent topic of conversation. Here’s our 5 tips to boost your online privacy: Secure all your mobile devices These days we spend more time surfing the web, answering emails, and watching videos on our smartphones than we do on our laptops....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful bass Lightweight design Secure fit Cons No auto-play tech Bulky earbuds Our Verdict Though not a dedicated audio brand, the Adidas FWD-01s offer surprisingly good audio quality, and a very secure fit too. Best Prices Today: adidas FWD-01 Adidas may not be the first brand you think of when it comes to headphones, but it is a leader in the sportswear industry, so it makes sense for the company to dabble in the world of sport-focused earbuds from time-to-time....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Adobe Acrobat XI Pro is a fully featured PDF editor, but unless you really need its features (or you can get it for education prices) then it’s hard to justify the expense when other PDF editors do a lot of what Acrobat can do for a Considerably smaller outlay. Best Prices Today: Adobe Acrobat XI Pro Adobe Acrobat XI Pro PDF software is by no means new (it launched in 2012) but it’s still the latest version, and here we review Acrobat XI Pro against its current competition....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Bright, sharp display Alexa responds quickly Camera for video calls Cons More expensive than predecessors Not much use as a security camera Netflix not supported and YouTube via browser only Our Verdict Design & build 5.5in screen Rounded corners Charcoal, White & Cloud Blue colours At a glance, there isn’t much difference between any of the Echo Show 5 generations. This latest model rounds off the corners of both the device itself and the screen, giving it a softer appearance....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good battery life Handy Micro-SD slot Clean design Compact and comfortable Cons Limited performance Nearly unusable camera Our Verdict Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Design & Build Lightweight and compact Headphone jack No IP rating There are no prizes for guessing that the Fire HD 8’s design is nigh-on identical to its immediate predecessors....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is currently the best option for a Consumer level processor. The only true competition it has is the Intel Core i7-8700k which is relatively even on single-core and gaming performance, but falls far behind on multi-thread applications. When comparing these numbers, it’s important to keep in mind that the 2700X is not only cheaper than the 8700k, but also comes with a very impressive Prism Wraith cooler in the box as well....

Google released Android Nougat in August, and has now released Android Nougat 7.1.1 and a beta version of Android Nougat 7.1.2. Here’s what’s new in Android N and we try to answer your big question: When will my phone get Android N? Also see: When will I get Android Marshmallow? You’ll also be interested in: Google I/O 2016 as it happened | How to get Android Nougat now | Daydream VR | Nexus 7 (2016) | Nexus 5 & Nexus 6 (2016) | Android Pay UK | Google Home | Android N review ....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good sound and ANC Useful app Affordable Long battery life Cons Only splash-proof Poor right/left recognition Our Verdict The Liberty 4 NC are typical in-ears for every day with excellent sound and battery performance along with smart software and an approachable price. They’re just not suited overly well for sports usage. Best Prices Today: Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC It is rare that in-ear headphones under $100/£100 can sound so good....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As 1080p curved 144Hz gaming screens go, this is a great one for those that own an AMD GPU. It might seem expensive for a 1080p resolution panel, and it is a little. But, the 144Hz refresh rate, FreeSync, curved aspect and the excellent colour gamut do much to counterbalance the cost argument. A higher resolution curved gaming screen this size is going to cost 30% extra or even more, and based on what GPU they have, this might be a better fit for many systems....