At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Gigabit speeds on the latest devices Good overall coverage Wi-Fi 6E supported Cons Only two Ethernet ports per node Still relatively expensive Our Verdict Wi-Fi 6E mesh systems are finally starting to be priced reasonably, and the Velop Pro 6E represents good value for money. Even if you don’t yet have phones and laptops that can access the 6GHz band, this is still a future-ready investment despite Wi-Fi 7 being on the horizon....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s a lot to like about the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop. It’s a well-designed and made ergonomic wireless peripherals with dedicated Windows controls. And although far from cheap they offer a good feature set at a decent price. The mouse didn’t work brilliantly in our tests, but that may be an issue with Bluetooth interference, and we love the keyboard. Definitely worth Considering if you require ergonomic peripherals....
In 2021, Microsoft released the biggest update to the Surface Pro in many years. The Surface Pro 8 was undoubtedly a success, helping Microsoft to re-establish itself as the 2-in-1 maker to beat. A year later, you could be forgiven for expecting a very minor update: there’s no need to change a winning formula so soon after it was introduced. But while that may look like the case, the new Surface Pro 9 includes several interesting updates that make it worth considering – for the right kind of person....
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst goes on sale tomorrow, but you’ll be able to buy and play it from midnight onwards tonight. Here’s the Mirror’s Edge Catalyst release date, price, deals, gameplay and trailers. Plus: Mirror’s Edge launch trailer revealed (shown above). The original Mirror’s Edge launched way back in 2008, but Catalyst isn’t Mirror’s Edge 2. In summary: Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst to be released on 9 June 2016 Closed beta started on 22 April 2016 Not a sequel but is instead a reboot of the franchise How to buy and play Mirror’s Edge Catalyst at midnight: best price and deals Mirror’s Edge Catalyst UK release date: 9 June 2016...
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Moto G8 might look like rivals and be cheaper than its predecessor but there are various downgrades here that don’t make much sense. Unless the long battery life and stock Android are enough to tempt you, there are better rivals out there for the same price or not much more. Best Prices Today: Moto G8 Motorola has been a top player in the budget smartphone market for a long time, but can it still compete with some fresh rivalry from the likes of Realme?...
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stand-out design Easy to use Android overlay Solid battery life Excellent screen Cons Middling software support Moto AI needs work Charging speed downgraded Our Verdict I wish every smartphone looked like the Motorola Edge 60 Pro. It’s simply gorgeous to look at, and feels very comfortable to use in the hand, and while it makes for a great everyday smartphone I do think it’s held back by Moto AI being somewhat undercooked, alongside a limited four years of support which puts it behind the competition....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict For a flagship phone the Moto X comes in at a very reasonable price. Performance and software are both excellent but the device is lacking that premium feel and is a little way behind the leaders in some areas. Unfortunately, Motorola spent too long bringing it to the UK and without the Moto Maker, so the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and Nexus 5 are better alternatives....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Motorola One Macro has proved once again that you don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds to get a great smartphone. The display, battery life and speakers are all a pleasant surprise, while the undeniable shortcomings in some areas of the camera shouldn’t be a dealbreaker at this price point. Budget offerings from the likes of Xiaomi, Oppo and Honor might outdo it on the spec sheet, but if stock Android’s your thing this is hard to beat....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Decent IP48-rated design Useful cover display Larger battery welcome Cons Not much has changed from Razr 50 Relatively poor performance US gets it much cheaper than UK Our Verdict The Razr 60 is a lot like the Razr 50, which means it has all of the same strengths and flaws. It’s a solid foldable, with a neat design and good screens. However, performance continues to be inadequate, the cameras aren’t great, and Motorola’s split pricing between the US and Europe is really starting to grate....
If you’re a Sonic the Hedgehog fan and want to level up your home with some unique smart lighting, you’re in luck. Nanoleaf is releasing a Sonic Limited Edition of its Shapes Starter Kit to celebrate the release of the movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – the sequel to the box office smash video game film adaptation. Nanoleaf is one of the best-known brands in the smart lighting industry. The products come in a series of shapes, which customers can piece together however they like to create an installation that can be hooked onto a wall....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Enjoyable and easy to use machine Wide variety of capsules, with long drink options Cons Very few options for tailoring your coffee Our Verdict If you like capsule coffee, the Vertuo Next is one of the best machines you can buy. It’s attractive, enjoyable to use and makes coffee in around 40 seconds. Get it if you want one-button brewing, especially if you prefer a big mug of coffee....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Nest E is a great smart thermostat that’s comfortably among the most stylish and easy to use on the market, but as it stands in the UK, there’s not much reason to opt for the E over the existing 3rd gen Nest, which has some extra functionality for a similar price – excluding the potential cost of a professional installation. It’s a different story in the US though – a bigger price gap makes the E an easy recommendation if you’re in the States....
One week before its next big product event, Google has lifted the lid on its next-generation entertainment device: the Google TV Streamer . Streaming sticks and dongles have dominated the media industry for many years, with tech companies touting the benefits of devices that can plug into the back of your telly – out of sight, out of mind. However, Google is taking a different tack, moving back towards the traditional set-top box style of devices that aren’t as common as they used to be....
AMD introduced the Ryzen 5000 Series for laptops back in January 2021, but now they’re coming to Chromebooks. The Ryzen 5000 C-Series is designed for high-end Chrome OS devices, despite Google’s software usually being associated with low-cost laptops. There are a four new chips that manufacturers can pick between: Ryzen 7 5825C, Ryzen 5 5625C, and Ryzen 3 5425C and Ryzen 3 5125C. Core counts range from two to eight and clock speeds from 3....
Microsoft used its special event in New York on 26 October to unveil new Surface devices and an update to Windows 10. Here, we bring you everything you need to know about the new Surface Book 2, including the Surface Book 2 release date, price and specs. Also see: Windows 10 Creator’s Update | Surface Pro 5 | Surface 4 | Surface Studio | Surface Phone Microsoft Surface Book 2 UK release date: When is Surface Book 2 coming out?...
At a Glance Our Verdict It’s hard to get too excited about the Pixel XL given that it’s such a marginal upgrade over the 6P. Sure, it has a new design a couple of extra camera features, more RAM and a faster processor, but it’s also a lot more expensive. It isn’t water-resistant, lacks the 6P’s stereo speakers and still doesn’t offer a microSD slot, while taking away the 64GB storage option....
Nokia isn’t a brand you’d likely think of when it comes to laptops, but that could be about to change. French company Off Global has announced an exclusive agreement that will see it make and release Nokia-branded laptops in 22 countries around the world. The first of these, known as the PureBook Pro, will be unveiled at MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona ahead of release later in 2022. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen laptops use the Nokia branding, but availability has always been extremely limited....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Strong antivirus protection Wide protection against major online threats Simple, straightforward features Cons Performance impact on some PCs User interface would benefit from Consolidation Upselling of additional services Our Verdict Its interface is a bit unruly, but overall Norton 360 Deluxe offers strong antivirus protection and an excellent spread of protective features that include a password manager, VPN access, automated cloud backups, and Dark Web Monitoring....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Unique, eye-catching design Impressive dual rear camera Wireless charging Cons Average performance Below average battery life A little buggy Our Verdict The Nothing Phone (1) isn’t the smartphone revolution we were promised, but it is an impressive, affordable Android phone with respectable specs. The incandescent design won’t be to everyone’s taste, but you can’t call it boring. Best Prices Today: Nothing Phone (1) Updated January 2023: to include the new US ‘beta membership’....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Impressive performance Great 120Hz display Unique customisable software Solid battery life Cons Hit-and-miss cameras Polarising design Middling charging speeds Our Verdict The Phone (2a) is undoubtedly one of the best smartphones you can buy for under £350, but an out-there design and underwhelming cameras mean it’s not right for everyone. Best Prices Today: Nothing Phone (2a) For a company that was only founded in 2020, Nothing has generated a huge amount of interest....
