It’s more than two and a half years since Microsoft first announced the Surface Duo, but there’s still no device quite like it. Rather than folding in half vertically or opening out into a tablet, the Duo intentionally keeps its two screens separate. This is great for split-screen multitasking, but it’s taken a long time for the software to catch up to impressive hardware. However, several recent updates and a big price cut in the US mean the Surface Duo 2 is finally a realistic option for consumers....

There’s good news for Tolkienistas, because Warner Bros. has been working on Middle-earth: Shadow of War, a sequel to the 2014 hit Shadow of Mordor . Like that game, it’s set in the Lord of the Rings universe as inspired by Peter Jackson’s films, and will once again see you tasked with thinning the ranks of Sauron’s forces. Shadow of War was revealed in February 2017, and following months of hype, is now officially available to buy around the world....

Continuing it’s somewhat bizarre launch strategy, the Motorola Moto G8 is finally here – long after other members of the G8 family have already been on the scene. Instead of launching the family of phones together, Motorola put the Moto G8 Plus on sale at the tail end of 2019, followed by the Moto G8 Power in early 2020, then the Moto G8 arrived, not long before the Moto G8 Power Lite rounded out the lineup in early April....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The AMD R7 260X is a definite improvement on the previous 7790, even if it isn’t a country mile ahead. Given a straight choice between the two, at the same price, the 260X is leaner and a little meaner. Having said that, the 7790 can currently be bought for around £20 less than the 260X. Given that difference we’d be tempted to go for the 7790 instead....

On 11 August Mumsnet was hit by a DDoS attack on behalf of @DadSecurity, who later resorted to swatting attacks and claimed to have stolen user account data from the site. If you are a Mumsnet user, you need to take action now. Also see: Best free- and paid antivirus for PC and laptop . Mumsnet hack: What is a DDoS attack? DDoS is short for Distributed Denial of Service. This is whereby multiple computers are compromised and then used to send requests to its victim, a single system that is overwhelmed by the incoming traffic and unable to keep up its usual service....

I’ve never been short of words when it comes to criticising Netflix’s churn model for content, with reams of trash reality shows and cheesy dramas. However, the streaming service has slowly been building up a library of high-quality shows and films in a genre that isn’t explored as much by other streaming platforms: K-dramas. Investing in this type of content has clearly paid off, with the recent thriller Squid Game gaining mass popularity in a very short space of time....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Looks the part Good display quality Displays your own photos Cons Very expensive Connectivity issues Dodgy gesture controls Our Verdict The Meural Canvas II is a great way to display your own photos or favourite artworks, but with a high asking price and an ongoing subscription fee it’s simply too expensive for what’s on offer. Best Prices Today: Netgear Meural Canvas II The Netgear Meural Canvas II is a niche prospect: a smart art frame designed to display either famous art works (paid for through a separate subscription) or your own images....

New Ghostbusters 2016 video game: Release date With the movie due to hit cinemas in the UK on 11 July 2016, suitably inspired gamers will be able to hunt ghosts themselves a few days later when the title is released for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC on 15 July. New Ghostbusters 2016 video game: Price Pre-order Ghostbusters on PS4 for £32 from Tesco , or Pre-Order Ghostbusters on Xbox One for £32 from Tesco...

With the iPad mini seemingly being phased out, the only non-Pro iPad in Apple’s line-up has just received an update. With a faster Apple A10 Fusion processor onboard that makes it faster than any Chromebook, plus added support for Apple Pencil for enhanced creative learning, the new iPad is designed to appeal to students and teachers. When is the iPad 9.7 (2018) coming out? The new iPad 9.7 is available to pre-order now and ships this week....

Sony has officially released its revamped PlayStation Plus subscription service, essentially combining the best parts of PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now into one tidy package. It’s split into three tiers – Essential, Extra and Premium – with each offering a slightly different experience. The question is, is it enough to compete with Microsoft’s popular Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription? We outline all you need to know about the new redesigned PlayStation Plus service – the Xbox Game Pass competitor – right here, including pricing, confirmed games and what each new tier will provide....

As the UK lockdown begins to loosen on 13 May we’ll all have a little more freedom, being able to go out and exercise as many times a day as we like. To help avoid a second spike of coronavirus, many restrictions will remain in place. And one way to detect any local flare-ups is to ask people to use an app which keeps track of who has contact with whom....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros As fast as the name promises Dual-cooking function is a genuine game-changer Hard to think of anything you can’t cook in it Cons Large appliance that takes up a lot of countertop space Heavy lid doesn’t lock in its open position 1760W means it’s not as economical as smaller air fryers Our Verdict The Speedi will replace all your other countertop cooking appliances – and your oven....

Nothing has confirmed that it will announce its next pair of true wireless earbuds, the Ear (Stick), later this month, with what the firm calls a ‘half-in’ design. Carl Pei’s venture after OnePlus continues to move forward and the firm’s third product is about to arrive, following the successful launch of the Phone (1) this summer. Nothing loves to reveal a reveal date, and the launch event will take place on 26 October at 3pm BST on the official site....

The OnePlus 10 Pro is the latest flagship phone from OnePlus – and while we though it would be the only entry in the 10 line, rumours now say otherwise. The 10 Pro’s striking design and specs were enough to earn it one of our coveted Best of CES Awards earlier this year, and a Recommended badge in our 4-star OnePlus 10 Pro review – can another model pull off the same trick?...

At a Glance Our Verdict There’s no clear outright winner here – both are 9/10 phones. You have to decide whether to spend £200 on the LG G6 to get it’s waterproof design, excellent screen and dual-camera features. This will be hard to justify for most people, especially Considering the OnePlus 5 has better core specs at a much lower price. Best Prices Today: LG G6 It’s worth pointing out that there was no OnePlus 4....

In true OnePlus fashion, the Chinese smartphone maker is revealing details of its next flagship OnePlus 9 phones ahead of launch starting with a date for the event along with a partnership with renowned photography company, Hasselblad. For starters, we now know that the launch event will take place on 23 March at 2pm GMT and it will be for the ‘ OnePlus 9 Series 5G’ going by the wording on the invite....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good ANC and transparency modes Impressive audio with customisation Affordable price tag Long battery life Cons Some features exclusive to OnePlus phones Slightly awkward case shape Uncomfortable after long periods No auto-pause feature Our Verdict The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 impress with decent audio, useful ANC and a long battery life that will last throughout the day – though some features are reserved for those with a OnePlus phone....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Affordable 5G Sharp 90Hz display Excellent battery life Cons 10W charging Occasionally lags Unreliable fingerprint reader Our Verdict The Oppo A54 5G is a joy to use, with a long-lasting battery, a smooth display and 5G. You can get better value with 4G alternatives, but Oppo’s handset is easy enough to recommend if you’re bent on 5G on a budget. Best Prices Today: Oppo A54 5G Oppo’s 5G upgrade to the A54 also brings with it a sharper, more vibrant display and better cameras....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Durable design Very long battery life Speedy charging Micro-SD support and headphone socket Cons Very sluggish 720p LCD screen Mediocre cameras No charger included Our Verdict The Oppo A60 5G has plenty going for it. There’s a large bright display, very long battery life, speedy charging and a design that’s more durable than most. However, all of this is overshadowed by sluggish performance, which makes it a pain to live with....

Oppo has confirmed that it will unveil the Find X3 Pro next Thursday, confirming that the new flagship phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset. The Find X3 Pro launch will stream live on Oppo’s YouTube channel from 11:30am GMT on 11 March, and alongside a confirmation of the top-tier chipset, Oppo also teased that this will be its “first end to end one billion colour smartphone.” The pledge echoes the Chinese firm’s promises at last year’s Oppo Inno Day event, when it claimed that the Find X3 Pro would not only boast the 10-bit colour display seen in last year’s Find X2 Pro , but would support 10-bit colour for images and video for every step from the camera, through encoding and storage, and ending at the screen....