At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Precision M3800 is Dell’s take on the ‘Ultrabook’ portable workstation notebook. It’s made from a mixture of materials, and has an undersized battery in order to stay fashionably trim. In its favour, the quad-core processor and midrange pro-certified graphics chipset provide useful performance, and without too much histrionics from the cooling fans. This year’s model now has a UHD 4K display although this still serves to exaggerate problems in some Windows programs, while the overly reflective touchscreen facility results in a heavier panel with poorer viewing that drains the battery faster....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Gorgeous design Brilliant typing experience Excellent OLED display Cons Mediocre battery life Poor port selection Gimmicky capacitive function keys Our Verdict The new XPS 13 Plus model offers a beautiful design, the edge-to-edge keyboard is an absolute triumph, and the OLED display is an eye-bathing treat. It’s not the most practical laptop for serious or power users, however, thanks to underwhelming battery life, a poor port selection, and a needlessly gimmicky approach to function keys....

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is out now in the UK and US, with two fan favourites – Miles ‘Tails’ Prower and Knuckles the Echidna joining the fray. The sequel picks up after Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) goes to find Sonic (Ben Schwartz) to look for a familiar face. However, the old troublesome Doctor Robotnik (Jim Carrey) returns, and this time he has some muscle with him in the form of Knuckles the Echidna (Idris Elba)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro isn’t our cup of tea, but as budget phones go it isn’t bad. For what it lacks in style it makes up for in specifications, offering good value as an acceptable all-round Android phone just a few pounds over £100. Best Prices Today: Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro Doogee’s Valencia 2 Y100 Pro is a cheap and cheerful budget smartphone a few quid over a ton....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Silent Powerful Quick to heat up Cons Expensive to run No smart features or scheduling Our Verdict This oil filled radiator is quiet, powerful and fast to heat a room. It’s solidly built, as well. However, it’ll use a fair amount of electricity and there are more cost-effective options if you’re concerned about your electricity bill. Best Prices Today: Dreo oil filled radiator Dreo’s oil-filled radiator has all the best qualities of any oil-filled radiator – and all their issues....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Manual and programme cooking Steamer accessory Easily portable Good value Cons No recipes included Some parts not dishwasher safe Time-Consuming clean-up Our Verdict While some multicookers might boast a handful of functions, Drew & Cole’s CleverChef seeks to be your go-to in the kitchen with a whopping 14 programmes plus a manual mode. Even better, most of these are functions you’d use on a regular basis, making it ideal for everyone from families to keen cooks....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Is that convenience worth £450 to you? If so, buy a DxO One. If not, upgrade your phone or buy a digital SLR. It’s one of the wonders of modern tech that thanks for endless choice the right tool for you is almost certainly out there. Best Prices Today: DxO One The DxO One is the first truly new concept in camera design since, well, smartphone cameras got good enough to take photos someone else might want to see....

To describe the Dyson Cyclone V10 as the best cordless vacuum cleaner might actually be to undersell it. Through a combination of revolutionary motors, advanced filtration systems and enhanced design, it’s become an incredibly versatile vacuum cleaner that we think will transform the way you clean by enabling you to do it all, with a lot less effort. In fact, Dyson is so confident in its capabilities that it’s calling it the end of the corded vacuum cleaner....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Lightweight Excellent handheld mode Easy to use Cons No use on carpets Few features Clogs easily Our Verdict If you’re looking for a grab-and-go cleaner for spills and light dusting, the Micro should certainly be a contender. But you’ll need another vacuum for day-to-day use. Best Prices Today: Dyson Micro Dyson’s last few vacuum cleaner releases have included some specialised products, such as the mighty Outsize (buy it if you have strong arms and acres of carpets) and the manoeuvrable Omni-glide (for city dwellers with petite pads and hardwood floors)....

Xiaomi had a big month in October 2024, unveiling a range of new products, including the Xiaomi 15 phones, the Xiaomi Pad 7 series , and several smart wearables. Alongside the hardware, it also introduced HyperOS 2 , its latest operating system update. However, until now, these devices were only available in China. After several months of waiting, today’s MWC 2025 event brought them to a global stage. Here’s a quick look at the key products Xiaomi launched....

In summary: Tech Advisor reports that Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 will return in 2026, adapting The Titan’s Curse with a darker winter setting. New cast additions include Dafne Keen as Artemis, Kate McKinnon as Aphrodite, and Saara Chaudry as Zoë Nightshade alongside returning stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri. Currently filming in Vancouver, the season promises a more mature tone as Percy faces new mythological threats at West Hall boarding school....

In summary Qualcomm CEO confirms the first OEM for next flagship chipset during an earnings call Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 set for September launch Another 8s or 8 Plus model could shake up the mid-range Qualcomm is expected to announce its new flagship processor in September, but we already know which phones will be the first to arrive with it under the hood. During an earnings call, CEO Cristiano Amon talked about how it had extended its partnership with Xiaomi for various devices, confirming that it will be “the first OEM to launch with our next Snapdragon 8 Elite chip”....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Fresh from his remarkable success in this year’s biggest watercooler show, Alan Carr proves once again that he’s one of Britain’s most natural funnymen with this latest love letter to his awkward youth. But fast nipping at his heels, his younger counterpart Oliver Savell delivers another pitch-perfect portrayal that deserves to see him making a speech at next year’s BAFTAs. Could ITV possibly have timed the return of Changing Ends any better?...

At a glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Inspired by the Ozempic boom, Ryan Murphy’s new series is a satire of the modern obsession with youth and beauty. Highly stylised and violent, the body-horror show is messy and pretentious. Evidently, the showrunner is more interested in creating spectacle than building reliable plotlines. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today When I first came across the trailer for Ryan Murphy’s new horror series, I thought it would be a campy, over-the-top tale with a strong The Substance vibe....

When we correlate gaming and mental health, we often think about the negative repercussions: the newly coined gaming disorder, the possibility of encouraging violence and rejecting social interaction. What we don’t talk about is just how much gaming can really help ease our worries and anxieties – something incredibly timely right about now. Not every title is all about shooting everything you can see – though of course games like that can help blow off some steam from time to time....

In summary Some Pixel 10 users report static-filled screens Affecting all three Pixel 10 models Google directly responding to complaints Pixel 10 smartphone users are reporting a strange display glitch, which has prompted a response from Google. Over on the Pixel Phones subreddit , some who picked up a Google Pixel 10 on launch day have encountered a strange issue with the display. It seems said display randomly displays a load of multi-coloured static....

During tonight’s Made by Google event, we’ve seen Pixel 9 phones, the Pixel Watch 3 , and even a pair of new headphones from Google. Pixel Buds Pro 2 are Google’s first headphones designed to work with Google’s AI services. Pixel Buds Pro 2 are equipped with the Tensor A1 chip, which improves the headphones’ active noise cancellation. They will now stop twice as much unwanted noise from being heard vs the Pixel Buds Pro , and the Pixel Buds Pro 2 can now also stop a wider range of noise, including traffic noise and conversations in coffee shops....

Ever since it first arrived in 2019, Google’s Pixel A series has been considered a benchmark for mid-range phones. You may also be interested in how to get a Pixel 8a for £9 with a trade-in deal and 8 hidden Pixel 8a features and how to enable them . When will the Google Pixel 8a be released? Google officially launched the Pixel 8a on 7 May 2024 . The phone is on sale now, having been released 14 May 2024 ....

As Tech Advisor’s Mobile Editor, I test dozens of different phones every single year. Given how good modern smartphones are, this is generally a very pleasant experience, but there’s one exception that comes up time and time again: charging speeds. While many Chinese phone makers offer genuine fast charging, Google’s Pixel handsets typically operate at a fraction of the speed. For example, the Pixel 9 Pro XL that I used for several months could only hit 37W, but that was still enough to make it the fastest-charging Pixel ever....

The service is also getting all the new 2021 films from Warner Bros., which will be available to stream on HBO Max at the same time they are released in cinemas. Some of the biggest films of the year are on this list – including The Suicide Squad, Dune and The Matrix 4. Here’s all in the information on HBO Max, including how to watch it from the UK and what shows and films are on there....