If you have no way of playing sound from your computer here’s how to use an Android smartphone or tablet as PC speakers. Also see: Best smartphones 2015 and Best Android phones 2015 . Whether you want to make use of an old device or your existing one has amazing speakers, you can play audio from your PC or laptop through your Android smartphone or tablet. Whether its from Spotify, iTunes, Windows Media Player somewhere else....

The ability to pay in stores and restaurants is undoubtedly one of the best features of the Apple Watch. It’s more convenient than getting a card out of your wallet (even a contactless one) since the Watch is already on your wrist. If you have an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus you can use that too, or an iPad with Touch ID for paying at the checkout in certain apps. Here we’ll show you how to set up Apple Pay and how to pay for things with it....

If you do the majority of your gaming on PC, it’s highly likely you’ll be using a Windows machine. While that’s just fine for dedicated machines (think best gaming laptops ), it can be a struggle for more everyday device. Many PCs and laptops claim to be just as good for gaming as general productivity these days, although that’s not always the case. However, Windows 10’s built-in gaming mode can help bridge the gap by allocating more resources when gaming and turning off background processes....

If you’re familiar with Apple’s AirDrop feature, you’ll instantly know what Huawei Share is – a proprietary wireless file-sharing technology exclusive to select Huawei devices (with a little extra functionality for good measure). Put simply, it’s a great way to share photos at full quality, as well as other types of files without having to email them, use Whatsapp or resort to a cloud file sharing service. Here’s everything you need to know about it, including how to use it....

The third installment in the excellent Bill & Ted franchise – Bill & Ted Face The Music – is out now in the US, and on the way to cinemas in the UK in September. If you don’t want to make an outing to the cinemas, here’s how to watch the Wild Stallions and their crew back in action from the comfort of your own home. We also have similar guides for watching Hamilton on Disney Plus , as well as Mulan and for watching Star Trek: Lower Decks in the UK ....

Cricket World Cup winners England (and doesn’t that feel good to say) are about to make history in another way: they are playing their first Test Match against Ireland, at Lord’s. Ireland have only played two Tests before now, but they’re a tidy team with bags of experience at ODI level; with England missing some of their big names, this could be a close-run thing. In this article we explain how to watch the match live, and how to watch highlights afterwards....

Whilst there aren’t any big fights coming up at the time of writing, we have rounded up the general advice for watching Sky Sports Box Office on your TV, smart device and PC, and how to pay for it. You can also check out how to watch other premium sports channels such as DAZN and ESPN+ in the UK . How to buy an event on Sky Sports Box Office At the time of writing, no upcoming fights are scheduled for Sky Sports Box Office, so signing up isn’t possible....

The 2024/25 Champions League is one of the most anticipated events in the world of football, and we’re now entering a crucial stage for the competition. Inter Milan beat Barcelona to make it through to the final, which takes place on 31 May. After losing 0-1 to Paris Saint-Germaine (PSG) last week, Arsenal will have a challenge ahead of them if they wish to stay in the competition. Here’s how to watch the second semi-final live, wherever you are in the world....

Forget the IPL (at least until next spring): the original T20 cricket tournament is reaching its thrilling climax. The Vitality Blast – formerly known as the NatWest t20 Blast – has reached Finals Day, and it’s going to be great. Nottinghamshire Outlaws, Worcestershire Rapids, Derbyshire Falcons and Essex Eagles have all made it to the final day of the competition, and will compete in two semi-finals and the final, all on a single day (Saturday 21 September)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The HP Envy 23 offers a great-looking specification but ultimately had disappointing image quality, although it does have a glossy edge-to-edge glass. No speakers are included, but a Beats Audio–branded headphone socket is included. Best Prices Today: HP Envy 23 review Aiming for a more expensive feel, HP’s Envy 23 is a very tidy-looking 23in panel with an ultra-slim frameless design and a glossy edge-to-edge glass front....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As was our verdict on the MediaPad M3: the M5 is an above-average tablet which is a good alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy Tab range, and the iPad mini. The iPad mini is available only with 128GB of storage these days. Even so, its £419 price doesn’t seem outrageous given that the equivalent MediaPad M5 costs 449€. But if you’re after a cheaper tablet, the 2018 9....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict A superb follow-up to one of 2019’s best smartphones. The Huawei P40 Pro improves in every area, offering top-tier performance and networking, superb battery life and fast charging, a stupendous camera setup on both the front and back, plus that eye-catching 90Hz ‘Overflow’ display. Despite how capable this phone is, however, the absence of Google Mobile Services makes this a poor recommendation for anyone other than die-hard Huawei fans and the tech-savvy....

Huawei has unveiled a trio of new MatePad tablets, the first to run the company’s new HarmonyOS software. Two MatePad Pro tablets – in 12.6in and 10.8in screen sizes – are joined by a cheaper 11in MatePad. While the three vary in hardware and specs, all come packing the new Harmony operating system, Huawei’s new Android alternative which will also power the upcoming P50 phones and other ecosystem devices like the newly announced Huawei Watch 3 ....

Also see: Huawei Watch 3 rumours and Read our Huawei Watch 2 review When is the Huawei Watch 2 release date? How much will the Huawei Watch 2 cost in the UK? The Huawei Watch 2 costs £329 for the regular model, or £379 with 4G, while the Classic will cost £409. What does the Huawei Watch 2 look like? In terms of design, the Huawei Watch 2 is a little different to the fashion-focused first-generation Huawei Watch....

Huawei has announced its new flagship Pura 80 smartphone range, complete with camera upgrades and some all-too-familiar caveats. This year’s range is comprised of the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro. The design of both builds on last year’s Huawei Pura 70 series, with a cleaner take on the distinctive triangular camera module around the back. Or, to use Huawei’s terminology, a “dazzling Forward Symbol design”. The Ultra model risks gilding the lily by surrounding the camera lenses with a gold ring....

Following on from its impressive MagicBook notebooks, Honor has announced the Hunter V700 as its first foray into the gaming laptop market. Unveiled at its Smart Life conference in Beijing, the Hunter V700 adds to the firm’s ‘all-scenario line-up’ and offers a “unique design and innovations in cooling technology.” It goes up for pre-order today in mainland China starting at ¥7,499 (around £850 converted). The news comes after Huawei – owner of the Honor sub-brand – told us it planned to launch a dedicated gaming brand ....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lightweight and elegant design Range of features Decent battery life Body Battery and stress tracking are excellent Cons No built-in GPS Sleep tracking could be better Women’s health needs improvement Our Verdict Stylish and comfortable, the Garmin Lily 2 tracks steps and stress well, and the Body Battery feature is excellent. Sleep and women’s health tracking fall short, and serious athletes might prefer the Garmin Vivoactive range for its built-in GPS and extra features, but casual exercisers will enjoy this female-focused activity tracker....

There’s no denying that everyone kept an eye on the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 , extensive use of AI, longer support—all of this has filled every fan of the brand with optimism. The Galaxy S24 Ultra , the most powerful of the series, is very similar to the Galaxy S23 Ultra but also brings a little something new. So, are we dealing with a revolution or revolution?...

At a Glance Our Verdict It is too early to make a definitive judgment, but the old truths are likely to remain. If you want ultimate polish, and are prepared to sacrifice your freedom to shop for apps and media outside of Apple’s walls, iOS 9 is for you. It is a prison, but a beautiful, comfortable prison. Meanwhile on the Android side of the house the days when Google’s platform was hard to use are long gone....

The Internet reshapes the way we communicate with each other and how we interact with real-life objects. As we are gradually developing into real-life cyborgs, manufacturers go out of their way to entertain even the darkest of desires. Few can imagine life without their favorite personal assistant that syncs the time they wake up to the perfect morning coffee in the right temperature. The product pool opportunity for connected devices is mind blowing, integrating mostly any gadget, from pet feeders to baby monitors, talking dolls, wearables, cars and even adult toys....