Popular TV formats come and go like buses, and we’ve seen numerous ones over the years in the reality genre; from contestants suffering in the wilderness, to forced dating shows on romantic islands and more cooking shows than you can shake a baguette at. Now, it seems we’re on to another gripping variant that has taken inspiration from one of lockdown’s biggest obsessions. Two shows of this nature have taken social media by storm – one on a global scale, and one for the UK nation....

If you’re not sure which is the best TV streaming service for you, then we’ve compared all the ones listed here (and more) so you can decide which service is best for you. We’ve also rounded up the best Christmas TV on BBC, ITV and Channel 4 . Best Christmas movies on Netflix Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch A green, mischievous Grinch, together with his dog Max, lives in a cave near the town of Whoville....

When it comes to robot vacuums, sheer suction power isn’t the only factor that determines a vacuum’s effectiveness. Navigation, battery life, and additional features also play crucial roles in how well a robot vacuum performs. That said, the best robot navigation systems in the world won’t do much good if the vacuum can’t bust the dust it discovered. Strong suction makes a huge difference in cleaning performance, especially when tackling heavy debris and deep-set dirt in carpets....

When most people think of a tablet , they think of the iPad . Apple’s slates are synonymous with the category, but they have a big problem: price. The most affordable model Apple currently sells is the 10.9-inch one from 2022 , which starts at £329/$349 for just 64GB of storage. If you want 256GB instead, that’ll cost you £479/$499. If you’re just looking for a device to watch Netflix or YouTube, it’s simply not worth it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s ups and downs when it comes to the Ticwatch Pro. For starters, the design leaves a lot to be desired and the watch will be too heavy and chunky for some. However, we love the innovative dual-screen design so you can easily get information with the basic LCD panel and then use the OLED display like normal the rest of the time. This works better outdoors, saves battery and means you still have a functioning watch when the battery is too low....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The UMI Fair has an excellent specification for not a lot of money. With a thin, metal frame it looks much more expensive than it is, and it includes all the features you’re likely to need with a removable battery, microSD support, a fingerprint scanner and dual-SIM 4G LTE connectivity. Performance is adequate and the camera more than satisfactory, making this something of an all-rounder....

Honor might not be the most well-known phone maker in Europe, but its high-end handsets usually hit the headlines. That’s no different on the Magic 6 series, its flagship lineup for 2024. There are four handsets this time – the Magic 6 (including regular and Porsche Design edition), Magic 6 Pro, Magic 6 Lite and Magic 6 Ultimate. Only three of these five phones have made it to Europe so far, and there’s no sign of the other models joining them yet....

Watch Dogs: Legion is out now, bringing the series’ open-world hacking gameplay to a dystopian post-Brexit Britain. In a series first you’re able to take control of almost any character in the game world – from baddies to grandmas – as you recruit them into the resistance against the tyrannical Albion private security company. We got to try the game at E3 2019, so read our hands-on preview to find out more....

If you want to create a magical moment early on Christmas morning – especially if you’ve already been awake for a while with excited little ones – here’s a great idea. At this time of year, the International Space Station (ISS) makes a perfect stand-in for Santa’s sleigh as it passes overhead. The ISS will pass over the UK twice in the early morning of Christmas Day. If you’re elsewhere in the world, you can use the Explore and Find Sighting Opportunities tool on Nasa’s website to find out when you can see it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Inexpensive Decent performance 5 year warranty Cons No 4TB option Not suitable for PS5 No hardware encryption Our Verdict Unless you own a PS5, the WD Black SN770 provides a natural progression from Gen 3 NVMe without the high cost associated with top-end Gen 4 drives. For those building a budget gaming rig, the SN770 is an excellent choice. Best Prices Today: WD Black SN770 While many people are still using SATA SSDs, and a few even conventional hard drives, most desktop PCs and laptops are now using PCIe NVMe technology....

Before the coronavirus lockdock, not many people had heard of Zoom for video calling. Over on the streaming side of things, Quibi is the trending service to hit the headlines. But what is Quibi and why does it rival Netflix? What is Quibi? The difference here is that content is short-form with the aim for you to consume in ‘bite size’ amounts. This means TV shows are 10 minutes or shorter and movies are broken into portions and you can download content to watch when you’re ready....

WhatsApp is an incredibly useful app used by billions of people around the world. But does it ever look a little boring to you? If you answered yes, you’re in luck. As WABetaInfo reports , a brand-new feature is coming to the Android version of the app: chat-specific themes. Currently, WhatsApp allows users to set a single theme across all chats, which can feel a bit restrictive for those who prefer a more personalised look....

Google’s annual I/O developer conference takes place this week and the firm will make some big announcements in the world of Android, Gemini AI and hopefully Pixel. While there will be an in-person event like normal, only a handful will be invited out to California but there are ways of keeping up with all the news. Here’s everything you need to know about Google I/O 2025, including the dates and what to expect....

Everybody’s going crazy for Nintendo’s SNES Classic Mini , the small console that comes with a range of built-in classic games like Mario and Donkey Kong. But what about if you’ve still got your original SNES first released in the UK in 1992? Can you still buy games for that? Despite no new games being developed for the Nintendo SNES, you can still pick up a range of retro SNES games in the UK – and here, we list a few of the best places....

The OnePlus Nord 2 is officially avaialble to buy in the UK, Europe, and India following its 22 July launch event. The handset is the first OnePlus phone without a Snapdragon processor. Instead, the Nord 2 runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI chip – a specially-built unit, distinguished with the “AI” at the end to mark the phone’s boost in artificial intelligence processing. Pre-orders on the Nord 2 phones started 22 July and full sales began 28 July directly from OnePlus and other select retailers – all of which we’re tracking here....

If you’ve been mulling over buying a robot vacuum, this is the time of year to go for it. And there’s an incredible deal from ECOVACS that illustrates exactly why Black Friday is a great time to invest. This is a UK offer, but you can get a very similar saving in the US. The Black Friday sales are the best time to buy big-ticket tech items that are expensive but that will make a real difference to your life....

Windows 11 is Microsoft’s main software focus right now, but it simply cannot ignore major security vulnerabilities in Windows 10. The latest of these, known as ‘PrintNightmare’, uses the printer spooler to gain remote access to Windows 10 PCs. The local rights acquired can then be used to wreak havoc on the target device, installing programs, editing or deleting data and even creating new accounts. Often, this can take place without the user’s knowledge....

More than 18 months after it was first announced, Windows 10X is no more. In an official blog post , Windows Servicing & Delivery head John Cable confirmed that Microsoft would no longer be bringing the operating system to market in 2021, as it had originally planned. Judging by the rest of the statement, it likely never will. This shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. There have been plenty of bumps in the road since Windows 10X was first unveiled in October 2019, with the hype that surrounded that initial announcement inevitably dying down....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Classic design AFib & sleep apnea detection Great app Cons No GPS Sleep apnea tracking not yet active Limited smart features Our Verdict The Withings ScanWatch does exactly what it sets out to do, with a robust set of fitness tracking combined with comprehensive health measurements. The appeal should be obvious to anyone who appreciates the classic design and wants to stay on top of their heart and sleep health....

The new game, announced at E3 2017 , is the sequel to 2014’s Wolfenstein: The New Order which was also set in the 1960s. In The New Colossus it’s 1961 and it’s your job to help the protagonist, BJ Blazkowicz, to free the US from its Nazi grip. Bethesda teased The New Colossus at E3 in 2016, but at that point it wasn’t revealed it would be a Wolfenstein game. We’ve also reviewed Wolfenstein 2, so check that out to find out what we think of the game....