At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great for racing and simulations Includes remote control 5K resolution Cons Difficult to set up Not suitable for all titles Needs a decent GPU Our Verdict As impressive as this screen is for some titles, it’s not for every game or application, and those limitations might become irritating if you switch to using different software. The hardware is nicely specified, and reasonably priced, but isn’t for everyone....

In summary iPhone 17 range, including new Air model New Watch, AirPods Pro, and Apple TV 4K models rumoured HomePod Mini 2 and AirTag 2 also possible Apple’s special launch event on 9 September is close enough to touch. That’s when the brand will announce a number of new products – including its latest smartphone range. The company has sent out press invites to an event being held on 9 September at 1PM ET / 10AM PT (that’s 6PM in UK time) at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple HQ....

Another report has surfaced claiming that Apple will be shaking things up when it comes to its iPhone launch schedule. As it stands, Apple releases its entire lineup mid-September every year, and that’s certainly what we’ll be expecting where the iPhone 17 is concerned. Yes, there has been an occasional handset release in the spring. Sometimes there’s a new colour variant, as with the alpine green iPhone 13 Pro or the purple iPhone 12 , sometimes a budget model, the latest being the iPhone 16e ....

The annual iPhone event in Apple Park took place in September, with the team finally lifting the lid on the iPhone 16 series. As good as the iPhone 15 range is, there’s definitely still room for improvement. Apple has absolutely nailed some aspects of the iPhone , yet it still falls behind Android competition in other areas, especially when it comes to AI features. So, understandably, many people are excited for the next iteration of the iPhone, which is finally available to buy outright....

You’re not using the window in the oven door If you find your baked goods sink, or your roast takes longer to cook, it’s probably because you’re opening the oven door too often to check on your baking. This will seriously affect the temperature inside – you may well lose half of the heat. Your oven will therefore need more time to return to the correct temperature. If you’re baking, it may affect the rising of your bread or cake....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Asu ZenBook Pro UX501 is a laptop that looks great on paper, if you’re not turned off by its price. It has plenty of power, high-quality build and an ultra-high resolution screen matched with a touchscreen. And it can even play games. It’s everything many people want in a laptop. However, a few little niggles stop it from being the MacBook Pro 15 and Dell XPS 15 killer you might be hoping for....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s no denying the Asustor AS-604T is a very well featured and sturdily built NAS drive. Given its close facsimile to QNAP products, there appears to be little reason to choose the newcomer – except perhaps the issue of price. A comparable QNAP model could be the TS-469 which sells for around £600 in diskless form; the AS-604T can be found for closer to £400....

Cyber Monday follows Black Friday, which is the biggest sales event of the year: a now-global discount season that runs far beyond the single day it started as, and instead usually offers a full month of discounts across tech and more. Black Friday has now passed, but Cyber Monday takes place today, 27 November . The Switch has proved popular the last few years, with discounts across consoles, games , and accessories – not to mention great bundles that often include all three....

Fidget spinners are the latest craze to hit UK playgrounds. Kids are besotted with these little devices which they use to perform various rotary-based tricks that impress their friends. App manufacturers haven’t missed the trick of course, and you can now download a number of fidget spinners on your iPhone or Android smartphone . Here are the best. What are Fidget spinners? Fidget spinners are small three-pronged gadgets that have a weighted centre bearing so they can be balanced on your finger, nose, or other suitable appendage, while they spin like crazy....

Best GTA games ever: Grand Theft Auto: Advance Out of every Grand Theft Auto game ever released, GTA: Advance is probably the worst. Making its way to the Game Boy Advance way back in 2004, the game was basic even when compared to previous iterations of GTA for PC. It was mainly due to the limitations of the hardware – you can’t expect the same performance from a Game Boy Advance as you do a PC, and it showed....

Printers might not be as exciting as a new smartphone but it’s likely we all need one at some point in our lives, even if it’s just occasionally. Whether you’re working from home or need an office printer for many people to use, we have reviewed and ranked ten of the best you can buy from tank system inkjets to large laser printers. You might want to print a calendar, gig tickets, a boarding pass or some photos you’ve taken on your phone....

Gamers are notoriously keen for a bargain – the closely followed Steam sales are a prime example – so it’s no surprise that people are always on the lookout for big deals on PlayStation 4 consoles and game, as well as additional PS4 accessories. 2020 is a great year for the PlayStation, with huge new games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us Part 2 due for release – and let’s not forget about the PS5’s “holiday 2020” release – so it’s a great time to pick up a console if you haven’t already....

Samsung’s flagship devices the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G went on sale on 21 August 2020, which meand you can now pick them up from major retailers. Despite how new they are, there are some deals available thanks to Black Friday season. See Note20 Ultra 5G deal on John Lewis here . See Note 20 Ultra 5G deal on Selfridges here . We’re keeping tabs on where to buy the Galaxy Note 20 phones at the best rate, SIM-free and on contract....

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with most restaurants and bars closed the best way to celebrate is with a sappy movie and a takeaway. If you’re stuck on what film to choose, we’ve cherry-picked some of the best and rounded up all the ways for you to watch them at home. Whether you want to stream them for free, rent or buy the digital version or rent or buy the DVD....

A VPN protects you online in several ways. First it makes you anonymous so no-one can identify you by your computer’s IP address, nor can your ISP (or anyone else) see which websites you are visiting. Second, it secures your connection even if you’re using free public Wi-Fi. A third benefit is that a VPN can unblock websites you’d otherwise not be able to access, which also means you can watch videos that are restricted to certain regions or countries....

You can make your Kodi experience broader and safer using a VPN. Not only will it give you an added layer of privacy and security, it may also allow access to even more content online. First, we’ll explain what exactly a VPN is and what it does, then offer our pick of the five best options. We’re assuming you already know lots about the Kodi media player and that’s what brought you here, but if not you can find out everything you need to know by following the links below:...

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Blessedly neutral sound Bose wrote the book on active noise cancellation, and it’s terrific here Easy to operate, with dedicated push-button controls Cons You won’t get Bose’s new spatial audio processing While not Bose’s most expensive headphones, they are pricey ANC tends to freak out on bouncy bus rides Our Verdict Bose’s second-best active noise-cancelling headphone features new control options, including Spotify Tap; its analog audio cable gains a microphone; and its battery run time stretches to 24 hours....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sleek, compact and well made Cohesive Dolby Atmos sound Simple setup process Wide range of connectivity options Cons Bass capabilities are limited Wall bracket costs extra Speaker grouping feature is hit and miss Our Verdict The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 brings Dolby Atmos sound in a big way, but it does miss the mark in a few places, especially when it comes to bass. However, it makes up for this through its host of nifty smart features such as its baked-in streaming options and a super easy setup process....

Not being able to work is an immense frustration, but there is a silver lining. Consider that, for many of us, never again will we benefit from this amount of downtime before we hit retirement. You can’t travel (even locally), but you can use this time to tick off some of the other things you have always wanted to do – our tips will help you better yourself and improve your productivity so that when the time comes you can go back fighting and ready to win....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Vengeance E is a great electric mountain bike for the price. It’s not the best you can buy, but it will help you tear along those trails, and you can often find it discounted. Best Prices Today: Carrera Vengeance E Carrera is Halfords’ own brand of bike and the Vengeance has been around for years. It has existed in electric form for a couple of years now, and this is the latest 2019 model....