At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Two very good cameras Big and bold screen Expandable storage Great battery life and fast charging Cons Auxiliary lenses aren’t too impressive Middling performance Plasticky Construction Limited software support Our Verdict The Oppo Reno 11 F 5G is a capable mid-range smartphone with a very nice display, two great cameras, a robust design, long battery life and speedy charging. Unfortunately, at full price, the phone doesn’t do enough to stand out from the competition, and it’s easy to find better value and higher performance elsewhere....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent zoom camera and strong image quality across the board Sleek design with premium materials and IP69 durability Long battery life and very fast charging Cons Price jump over Reno 12 Pro undermines its value Bloatware and preinstalled third-party apps No headphone jack or Micro-SD support Our Verdict A polished and feature-rich smartphone that gets most things right – but the significant price increase puts it in awkward competition with better-specced rivals....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Slim, attractive design Great performance Rapid charging Solid cameras Cons ColorOS won’t suit everyone No IP certification A little pricey Low grip Our Verdict An incredible all-round with a beautiful design, standout video capture capabilities and excellent fast charging. Just be sure this phone’s makeup is exactly what you’re looking for, otherwise, you can find similar for a lot less. Best Prices Today: Oppo Reno 4 Pro 5G The Reno series has always placed a focus on aspects like design and camera performance, with the best of the current bunch – the Oppo Reno 4 Pro 5G – being no exception....

Paramount+ prices will be increasing when the streaming platform merges its premium tier with the linear TV channel Showtime on 27 June 2023. First reported by The Hollywood Reporter on 30 January, the new TV channel and streaming tier will be rebranded as ‘Paramount+ with Showtime’. The news further developed following an investor call on 16 February which confirmed that prices will be changing for Paramount+ customers as a result of the merger....

Christopher Smith has been having a rough go of it lately, and it seems like his only real source of escape and happiness lies in an alternate universe, which he’s previously called the “best dimension ever”. The end of episode 5 only seemed to double down on this. And why wouldn’t he? In this world, he has a mutual and much simpler romantic relationship with Harcourt, his dad seemingly loves him, and his brother Keith is still alive....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The huge Philips BDM4065UC is a great display for anyone that needs a very large desktop monitor, or perhaps to serve as a screen in a PC home-cinema system. It has outstanding contrast ratio and good colour accuracy, a winner in almost every way although some users may find the uneven lighting and subtle flicker a little off-putting. Best Prices Today: Philips BDM4065UC At 40 inches on the screen diagonal, the Philips BDM4065UC is the largest panel we’ve ever seen that’s sold as a PC monitor – displays of this size are more commonly labelled a television....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Punchy picture performance Three-sided Ambilight Universal HDR support Low input lag Cons No 120fps HDMI support Build is a bit plasticky Basic speakers Our Verdict The Philips 8506 is a good looking mid-range LED TV, with a generous feature roster. Picture quality, Ambilight and copious streaming options make it a simple choice if you don’t need 120Hz gaming. Best Prices Today: Philips The One 8506 (2021) Philips’ 8506 is The One, which is Philips marketing parlance for its mid-price LED TV crowd-pleaser....

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that Samsung’s next generation of flagship Galaxy phones are coming soon. The Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut next month, and we’ve seen a steady stream of leaks as the rumoured 25 February launch date comes into view. The latest of these concerns the colour selection for the top-spec Galaxy S26 Ultra . Esteemed leaker Evan Blass says the phone will be available in ‘Black’, ‘White’, ‘Silver Shadow’, ‘Sky Blue’, ‘Cobalt Violet’ and ‘Pink Gold’....

Free PS Plus games in March 2018 Bloodborne Original Price: £29.99/$29.99 on PlayStation Store Platform(s): PS4 Ratchet and Clank Original Price: £29.99/$29.99 on PlayStation Store Platform(s): PS4 Ratchet and Clank is a PlayStation classic redesigned for current-gen consoles, and while it’s a brand new title in the series, it reveals the origin story of Ratchet and Clank’s relationship. It’s an all-around improvement compared to older titles; it boasts classic gameplay with tweaks that’ll make it more enjoyable and overhauled graphics to match....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Pocophone F1 is an outstanding phone in various ways. Most notably, the way it offers a premium set of specs for a frankly outrageous price. It’s one of the cheapest phones around with the flagship Snapdragon 845 processor and also has a large battery, decent cameras and plenty more. All this comes in an attractive design, even if it isn’t the most svelte around....

Mega Evolution is a feature that’s been rumoured to appear in Pokémon GO for a long time, and it has finally arrived. It’s a lot more complicated that normal evolution, so here’s a quick overview of how it works and why you might decide the whole thing just isn’t worth your time (and money). What is Mega Evolution? It’s a further stage of evolution for a limited number of Pokémon which makes them even more powerful....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Unlimited connections Recently verified no-logs policy Feature parity across desktop apps Cons Renewal prices are pretty steep No IPv6 support Couldn’t unblock US Netflix in our latest tests Our Verdict Private Internet Access (PIA) is brimming with features, is highly customisable, and will appeal to a wide range of users, although unblocking streaming services was a mixed bag. PIA’s two-year deal is great value especially when you factor in unlimited connections, which makes it ideal if you need to use a VPN on a lot of devices....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Project CARS 2 is, overall, a success. There are a few elements of the game that we’d like to see improved in future, but it’s a great successor to the first in the series. The wide range of vehicles and tracks provide a range of accurate driving experiences, replicated to the finest detail using test drivers from real-life car manufacturers. The addition of Rally Cross brings a whole new element of the game too, especially for fans of drifting....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Qi wireless charging Easy to read LED display Relatively spacious Cons Limited internal height Functional design Our Verdict The QDOS sanitiser is a handy gadget with enough functionality to deserve a spot on your desk. Best Prices Today: QDOS UV sanitiser UV sanitisers are set to be among the biggest growth products of the year. If you’re not familiar with them, you can check out our guide , which has the lowdown on what they are and how they work....

Samsung is one of the most recognisable brands in the world, with many of its products leading the way in their respective markets. One such example is ‘QLED’ TVs, which have strengthened the company’s position as the most popular television brand worldwide . However, despite the similarity in name, this is very different from the OLED technology that most other brands offer. In this article, we’ll explain the difference between the two, as well as what effect this might have on the user....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Exceptional design 120Hz AMOLED curved panel 100Mp main camera with OIS 67W fast charging Cons No IP certification Unimpressive 2Mp macro camera Selfies have room for improvement Poor gaming performance Our Verdict If you love photography, you shouldn’t buy this phone. The cuts compared to its big brother, the Realme 11 Pro+, are significant. Otherwise, the Realme 11 Pro offers great performance, good battery life, fast charging and an exceptional 120Hz AMOLED panel....

Realme was established by parent company Oppo less than two years ago, but it already has built a strong reputation for high value, low-cost handsets. The company has released a mind-boggling 28 phones in just 22 months, with the latest – Realme 6 and 6 Pro – launching in India in early March. Realme has now launched these phones in the UK, including an even more budget 6i model. The big news is the addition of a 90Hz display, practically unheard of at this price point, but a host of upgrades makes them likely to be considered among the best budget phones ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Thin & light Solid specs Reliable main camera Cons No 5G Only 60Hz refresh rate Giant slogan on the back Our Verdict The Realme 8 offers a welcome balance of features that should suit most users, making it the jack-of-all-trades of budget phones. Best Prices Today: Realme 8 In the few years it’s been in the market Realme has become one of the best budget phone companies around, and it’s usually a pretty safe bet that a Realme device will deliver on value for money, if nothing else....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 360 PivotBall design Attachable trimmer with comb Battery indicator Quiet in use Cons Learning curve for foil shavers Can initially nip No power adaptor Our Verdict The Remington Limitless X9 is a handsome shaver that comes with a travel case and trimming accessories. It’s light in the hand and easy to use. But we found that it delivered a few nips in use, which Remington says may be the case for people new to rotary shavers....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful suction Excellent navigation and obstacle avoidance Highly customizable maps Cons Mopping struggles to remove sticky gunk and stains Expensive Our Verdict The Roborock S8+ is an efficient cleaner with loads of customization options. While its wet cleaning can’t compete with an old-fashioned stick mop, it does a better job than many of the mopping robot vacuums we’ve tested. Overall, it’s a superior option for supplementing your regular cleaning routine....