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Announced in December 2017, Oculus claims that the Oculus Rift Core 2.0 update is the “beginning of an exciting new chapter for Rift”. It offers new features to enhance multitasking, a better Home environment and more for Oculus Rift owners. The best part? There’s a beta available to download right now to get a sneak peek. Here’s everything we know about Oculus Rift Core 2.0, from the latest release date rumours to beta details and the best new features....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Now has a bigger display Good battery for a Wear OS smartwatch Overall slick smartwatch experience Cons ECG not available in UK at launch Design is similar to the Watch 2 Too expensive in the US Our Verdict The OnePlus Watch 3 is one of the best Wear OS smartwatches you can buy that offers more battery improvements along with some new health smarts....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Oppo A9 2020 is proof that you don’t need to pay a fortune for flagship features. With a killer battery, a classy design and a camera that’s not to be sniffed at – we’d highly recommend this sub-£250 phone. Best Prices Today: Oppo A9 2020 For just over £200, you may expect to make some serious compromises on a smartphone, but the Oppo A9 2020 says otherwise....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful cleaning Useful screen & app Light ring pressure sensor Cons Expensive replacement heads Relatively short battery life No fast charging Our Verdict The iO Series 6 offers sensible compromises versus the top-flight models to offer the same effective cleaning and an interactive display at a much more affordable price. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...

At a Glance Our Verdict Obviously it’s too early to call judgement on these devices, as we haven’t had the chance to try out the Pebble 2 yet due to the fact that it won’t be released for a few months. What we do know is that the Pebble Classic is a great little device that’s beginning to show its age. The various newer models Pebble has released have all been clever upgrades to the original formula, which is why the brand is loved by its many users....

Philips has unveiled three new flagship TVs at IFA 2022 in Berlin. The OLED+907, OLED+937 and PML9507 all come with next-generation Ambilight alongside other key upgrades. Starting with Ambilight, which although a stalwart of the TV world with its immersive lighting, hasn’t changed much for some time. However, the Ambilight Next Generation system now, much like the OLED panel of the TV itself, allows individual control of the LEDs. Philips says this offers “a wider range of colours and a more precise match to the on-screen image....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Gamers will enjoy what Sony is offering with the reasonably priced PlayStation VR, and with so many developers actively developing for the platform, it’s a solid contender in the VR popularity race. The experience is immersive and is only made better by the more powerful PlayStation 4 Pro, providing something close to PC-level VR graphics at half the price of a gaming PC....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Light Good charging options Great features Cons Weak on carpets Average battery life Not very robust Our Verdict The P11 isn’t quite as good as it should be. Its (on paper) powerful suction is no match for deep pile carpets and its great features are slightly let down by its build quality. However, it’s a pleasure to use on hard flooring and would be a decent option for tidy minimalists....

Staying safe online is a major concern for most people. It seems like every day we see new stories about hacks, scams or sophisticated AI-powered attacks that can end up with bank accounts being emptied and identities stolen. So, what should you be on the look-out for in 2025 and how can you defend yourself from attacks that are increasingly hard to fight? Email, text and messaging attacks are a huge threat Phishing and smishing attacks (fake messages and emails that look as if they come from your bank or other organisation and try to fool you into giving away your account details) are increasing....

You rarely think about the Wi-Fi function on your mobile phone in everyday life – except perhaps when you’re on a plane and switch off the connection during take-off. Otherwise, it usually remains activated: at home, of course, but also when travelling, as there doesn’t seem to be any disadvantage in leaving it switched on. If anything, turn it off and you might forget to turn it back on. But that’s exactly where the problem lies, because there are good reasons for not activating Wi-Fi when travelling....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Appealing design Great battery Powerful ride Cons Heavy and bulky No built-in security features Screen temperamental on low battery Our Verdict The Raleigh Array is an electric bike that looks great, rides smoothly, is durable and is cheaper than some rivals – but there are some compromises. Best Prices Today: Raleigh Array e-bike Raleigh is one of the best-known cycling brands in the UK, and the Array is its entry-level range of e-bikes....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable, lightweight design Integrated charging Affordable Cons Underwhelming battery life Hard-to-remove bands Limited functionality Our Verdict The Realme Band promises a lot for its low low price but doesn’t offer that great a user experience, while also being stuck in the shadow of the far superior Xiaomi Mi Band 5. Best Prices Today: Realme Band Realme has seemingly flooded the market with its smartphones in the short time the Oppo sub-brand has been on the scene and, more recently, it’s branched out into other avenues of tech; namely headphones and wearables, including fitness trackers like the Realme Band....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 240W charging juices the phone in around ten minutes Bright and bold 144Hz display Decent performance Cons Average battery life So-so secondary cameras Some overheating issues Very limited water resistance Our Verdict The Realme GT 3 has lighting-fast charging, a unique design and capable performance, all for a price which undercuts other flagships. Best Prices Today: Realme GT 3 The Realme GT 3 is the first phone you’ll be able to buy with crazy-fast charging speeds that can turn flat battery into a full one in just ten minutes....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Flagship core specs 120Hz Super AMOLED screen Vegan leather option 65W fast charging Cons Basic ultrawide & macro cameras No waterproofing No wireless charging Our Verdict With an unbelievable set of specs in a standout design with a surprisingly low price, the Realme GT is 2021’s flagship killer. Best Prices Today: Realme GT 5G Realme is back with another eye-catching smartphone in the Realme GT, and I’m not just talking about the striking Racing Yellow design....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict A marvellous piece of gaming technology that looks breathtaking with the few games that support HDR, and pretty good with everything else. If you have a gaming problem, if you can live without G-SYNC, and if you can find one….maybe you can own a Samsung C32HG70. Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? Best Prices Today: Samsung 32″ C32HG70 Gaming Monitor Building or buying a decent gaming PC can be expensive, especially when you consider those costs compared to consoles....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stylish design Great display Impressive cameras Excellent software support Cons Extremely sluggish performance Slow charging No charger included Our Verdict The Galaxy A53 is a brilliant mid-range phone, with an excellent display, top camera, and software support bested only by Apple. But it suffers from one massive flaw: poor performance. At this price a phone shouldn’t be so slow, and it makes the A53 difficult to wholeheartedly recommend....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Nice design with IP67 One UI Excellent screen Industry-leading software support Cons 25W charging 25W adapter not included Sub-par performance Expensive Our Verdict The Galaxy A73 5G is a capable, fully equipped mid-range 5G device with a premium price tag let down by dated internals and sub-par charging. Highlights over rivals, though, include IP67 waterproofing and long software support. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy A73 5G The Galaxy A73 5G is the successor to last year’s Galaxy A72 which lacked 5G support and is the latest device in Samsung’s A-series of mid-range devices....

At a Glance Our Verdict Samsung has seriously upgraded the Galaxy Book’s aesthetic in this sequel, and the switch to Snapdragon should make it much more appealing to anyone who needs to be able to work on the go. The lightweight design makes it even better for travelling, even with the new metal Construction. The only question mark is really performance. We haven’t properly tested any Snapdragon 850 laptop yet, but the 835 series suffered under heavy load, and with only 4GB of RAM the Galaxy Book 2 is unlikely to prove a powerhouse....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Superb display Great all-round performance Feature-packed S-Pen Cons Fiddly trackpad Expensive Our Verdict Samsung has refined and tweaked the Galaxy Book Flex experience to become the most complete convertible laptop you can buy. You’ll need deep pockets, though. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2 Samsung is primarily known for its phones and TVs, but it’s become clear that the company wants to become one of the default laptop manufacturers....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Big and stunning anti-glare screen Excellent speakers Speedy performance Excellent front cameras Cons Very expensive No charger included Thin bezel means accidental touches Our Verdict Samsung’s XXL tablet delivers the goods in all departments. It has a gorgeous super-sized display, plenty of power, decent battery life and impressive software features. With minimal upgrades since the last generation, though, savvy shoppers should probably opt for the Tab S9 Ultra instead....