Hunted is arguably one of the most intense reality shows in the UK (a far cry from Bake Off ), requiring both physical stamina and emotional resilience as fugitives evade capture from ex-police and military professionals for three weeks. Nobody knows that better than the winner of series 8, which concluded on Monday. In an interview with Tech Advisor, they reveal just what you need to do to avoid being caught....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Excellent performance, top-notch build quality and Chillblast’s usual 5-year warranty make the Fusion Kube an excellent choice as long as you don’t need the expansion capabilities of a full-size system case or motherboard. It’s also great value for money. Best Prices Today: Chillblast Fusion Krypton Chillblast’s Fusion Krypton system certainly stands out from the crowd. Housed in the company’s own small-form-factor “Kube” case, the PC sits lower on the desktop, taking up less space than a full-sized alternative....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Small and easily transportable Both USB-A and USB-C ports supported Up to 4TB of capacity Cons Awkward port cover Faster Gen 2×2 drives around Our Verdict The Construction of the EX100U isn’t as robust as we’ve seen from other brands, but the functionality inside is excellent. For the best performance, you need a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 port, but even with a standard Gen 2 USB port it’s reasonably quick....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The MP510 has it all; performance, endurance, capacity and price. If this doesn’t kill off the market for SATA SSDs and those unfortunate SATA M.2 drives, it’s hard to imagine what it would take. Get one now, before Santa’s Elves grab them all. Best Prices Today: Corsair Force Series MP510 NVMe drives that exploit the bandwidth of x4 PCIe channels have been around for a few years....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict So, what do we think of the Cowin Thunder overall? It’s a fairly powerful portable Bluetooth speaker, and the addition of its “lightning mode” offers something slightly different and makes it stand out from the crowd. With that being said, audio quality is satisfactory and provides fairly balanced audio in all directions, thanks to its 360-degree audio projection. Best Prices Today: Cowin Thunder The Cowin Thunder is a relatively new sub-£100 portable Bluetooth speaker , released back in May....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The screen of the Venue Pro 11 needs to be easier to turn up to proper levels, but the tablet performs well for its price and is an option for business users who want a convertible tablet with Window 8. Its battery life was also useful, making this low-power Intel Atom version a more affordable alternative to expensive Windows tablets such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 2....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Dell Venue 8 7000 is an attractive Android tablet with a super slim design, a great screen and offers smooth performance combined with good battery life. However, it’s more expensive than closely matched rivals and the RealSense camera technology which is supposedly a selling point isn’t worth the time of day. Best Prices Today: Dell Venue 8 7000 Dell Venue 8 7000 review: Price and competition We’ve had to wait a fair while for Dell’s Android tablet to arrive after it was previewed at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) last September....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact design Decent sound quality Dolby Atmos support Subwoofer included Cons Bass may not be enough for big rooms Limited smart features Faces cheaper competition Our Verdict The Denon DHT-S517 offers solid audio with Dolby Atmos, making it especially great for watching movies, though the included subwoofer only suits smaller spaces and the whole set-up is lacking in smart features. Best Prices Today: Denon DHT-S517 The Denon DHT-S517 is a soundbar and subwoofer combo that won’t break the bank....

The BBC has just launched a brand-new reality show that’s surprisingly addictive. Destination X combines the intrepid adventure of Race Across the World with the treachery and deception of The Traitors , as contestants travel on a bus with blacked-out windows to unknown destinations in Europe as they are drip-fed clues along the way. While the show’s start is a tad corny, there are some bombshell reveals that make you realise how much you should be paying attention to every frame....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 3-in-1 appliance Multiple preset programmes Grill racks and oven tray 25-litre cavity Cons Much slower than standalone air fryer Large worktop footprint Limited guidance for programmes Our Verdict Drew & Cole’s Microwave Air Fryer Oven Combo has the potential to offer a lot: convection oven cooking, a grill function, air frying and of course, speedy microwaving. This, plus numerous presets and handy accessories, give it more flexibility than your average micro....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast and manoeuvrable Edge cleaning Self-cleaning programme Vacuum and mop in one sweep Cons Can’t steam or sanitise Rollers are pricey and need to be replaced after 25 hours of cleaning Expensive Our Verdict What the WashG1 does, it does very well. If you have a lot of sealed, hard flooring in your home, it’ll save you from having to vacuum and mop separately – and it will do both quickly, and to a high standard....

When I mentioned to my colleague that Dyson was announcing a new, ultra-slim vacuum, he said: “Everything is going ultra-thin”. He was referring, of course, to the new Samsung Galaxy Edge and the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Air , expected to be released in September. And as the most tech-y of the home tech brands, perhaps it’s no surprise that Dyson is getting in on the act. When there’s nowhere else to innovate, slimming a product down gives it a design refresh and a point of difference from rivals....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Ecovacs Deebot N79S is a more affordable robot vacuum cleaner than many, which immediately makes it attractive. While it’s got some handy elements such as a remote control and Alexa support, the overall features and performance are basic. We’d like more cleaning power, especially on carpets, and the way it navigates can easily leave areas untouched. Best Prices Today: Ecovacs Deebot N79S Getting a robot vacuum cleaner to do the hard work for you is great, but they can be really expensive....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Emie Power Blade is expensive for an 8000mAh power bank, but we think it’s well worth the outlay with a fantastically unique thin-and-light design, dual-output adaptive charging and high-end features such as passthrough charging. For students and workers with ringbinders, it’s highly recommended. Best Prices Today: Emie Power Blade 8000mAh The Emie Power Blade is big brother to the Emie Power Note and won a Red-dot Design Award in 2013 for its outstanding product design....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stylish Supports Nintendo Switch Touch input as standard Decent performance Cons Basic settings Big bottom bezels Wobbly stand Accessories not included Suspect build in areas Our Verdict The Espresso Display looks amazing with its Apple-esque razor thin design and it has a decent enough panel. While Nintendo Switch support is nice, this system needs better accessories to be a true contender. Best Prices Today: Espresso Display Portable monitors are getting more popular and new kid on the block, Espresso Displays, has what it claims to be the thinnest around....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent vacuuming performance Rotating mop system easily removes gunk and stains Auto cleans and dries its mop pads Cons No self-emptying dustbin Large and bulky base station Our Verdict A superb hybrid floor cleaner that gives equal attention to vacuuming and mopping, the Eufy Clean X9 Pro is an all-around efficient cleaner that should be a welcome helper in most homes. Too bad about its lack of a self-emptying dustbin, though....

Google’s big Pixel launch event has been consistently held in October for a while now, but the company has switched things up in 2024. Moving to August means Google’s new flagship phones arrive before Apple’s iPhone 16 range , which may have been a crucial factor. And with new foldables and wearables also on the agenda, plus key software news, there’s a lot of news to talk about. In this article, we’ll run through everything Google announced at its Made by Google hardware launch event on 13 August....

If there’s one big problem with smart home tech, it’s that you need so many different apps to control devices from different manufacturers. Theoretically, the introduction of Matter will help a lot with this, but the new smart home protocol is still a way off. The easy solution is to stick with one manufacturer and use just one app to manage all your devices. And if you’re planning to buy any smart security cameras or a doorbell, then it’s well worth taking a look at what EZVIZ has to offer....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Fitbit Flex 2 is a chic and slim, lightweight wristband (with bangle and pendant accessories) that tracks and monitors your daily activity and sleep patterns. You can compete with Fitbit-using friends. The waterproof Fitbit Flex 2 will give you added motivation to walk or run (and even swim) that bit further, and keep an eye on your weight and fitness activities. If you prefer more stats right there on your wrist Consider the Fitbit trackers with larger displays....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s no doubt that the Fossil Q Founder is a well-made and good looking Android Wear smartwatch which is also a competitive price. The hardware on offer is good, although some may miss the heart rate monitor and GPS. As much as we love it, the flat tyre effect of the screen is a big drawback stopping it being really great. Best Prices Today: Fossil Q Founder Also see: Best Black Friday Smartwatch Deals...