It’s been six long years since Sony release the PlayStation VR back in 2016, but luckily the PlayStation VR2 is now here to take the best console VR to the next level. With the PS5 now out worldwide, it’s no surprise that fans have been waiting for a PS VR2 headset to go with the new home console. Now we have it – but be warned, it costs more than a PS5 itself....
At a Glance Our Verdict Unless you have a need to go up to larger memory capacities, we’d recommend the 2GB 770, just on value alone. However, dual- or triple-screen setups would benefit from 4GB. As would those who’ll be wanting the card to remain fresh through 2016 and into 2017. For most of us, though, the 2GB GTX 770 is simply a strong unsubtle graphics cruncher that should keep us stoked in relative frame-rate luxury for the next two years or so....
It’s been a whirlwind three years for Realme. You may well not have heard of the company, but since being established in 2018, the Chinese brand has sold 100 million phones and currently offers a dizzying array of handsets to choose between. It has also expanded into other areas, offering a range of earbuds, smartwatches and even smart home tech. Making its own-brand laptop seems like the logical next step, so it was no surprise to see the Realme Book teased at the end of the Realme GT event in June....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Styles brilliantly Quick & easy to use Cons Not a cruelty-free product May damage hair if over-used Our Verdict It dries, lifts, styles, straightens and – yes – it lives up to the hype. Still, how well you get on with it may depend on your hair type. Best Prices Today: Revlon One Step If you’ve ever left a hair salon with swingy, bouncy hair which you then miserably fail to replicate the next time you try to style it at home, the hype says that the One Step is the hair styling tool to buy....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict For under £100, the RHA MA650 earphones are impressive; though some may be put off by the neckband design, we think there are enough benefits (improved battery life, earbud security, etc) to make it worth inclusion. The range of eartips included shows that RHA goes the extra mile, and should cater to all ear shapes and sizes. But it’s in the audio department that the MA650s really shine; audio is crisp, clear with a decent bass response, and the passive noise cancellation works impressively well too....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent motion detection Good quality video Wide viewing angle Cons Expensive No face recognition or package detection No continuous recording option Our Verdict One of the best smart doorbells you can buy with excellent video quality and reliable motion detection. Best Prices Today: Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 Ring’s range of doorbells covers just about every budget now, with the least expensive model – the Wired – costing just £49....
For some the whole idea of a DVD collection seems anachronistic – why own the physical media when everything’s available to stream? Yet many of us have spent years building up our library, buying rare films, unusual films, classics, much-loved series and favourite blockbusters, not all of which will be available to stream. We don’t want to throw our precious DVDs away, but we are looking for a way to protect our collections....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 5,500 Pa suction power Effective obstacle avoidance Automatic emptying of dust Cons So-so mopping Plasticky Construction Has difficulty cleaning inward-facing corners Our Verdict With improved suction power and better obstacle detection, the Roborock Q8 Max+ takes small steps up the evolutionary ladder. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Roborock Q8 Max+ Together with Dreame, Roborock has been dominant in the robot vacuum category for the past couple of years....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great cleaning results, both for vacuuming and mopping Powerful suction (up to 18,500 Pa) Can handle high thresholds Reaches along edges and in corners Cons Thorough cleaning takes a while Persistent obstacle detection Our Verdict Roborock Qrevo Curv is a powerful and innovative robot vacuum cleaner that delivers top performance in both vacuuming and mopping. It handles high thresholds effortlessly and makes it possible to clean the entire home without manual effort....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact station Excellent navigation and obstacle detection Self-cleaning Phenomenal vacuuming and mopping Cons Very expensive Doesn’t specify detergent type Almost too many features Our Verdict This is what a world-class robot vacuum and mop looks like. Its features are high-quality and comprehensive and it leaves floors immaculate. However, at this stage it is very expensive, and you can get the same feature set elsewhere for less....
Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+. The new mid-range duo sport Infinity Displays with SuperAMOLED panels, a premium design and, at least on the Plus model, a dual-camera. When is the Samsung Galaxy A6 coming out? The exact release date has not yet been confirmed, but we should see stock of the A6 in the next three weeks and the A6+ in four weeks, so expect an end of May on sale date....
At a Glance Our Verdict Apart from some minor differences like storage and battery size, the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge are separated by the curved screen feature. We don’t think it’s a gimmick but you need to decide whether it’s worth paying an extra £100 for. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 At IFA 2014 Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 4 smartphone. No surprise there but we weren’t expecting the Galaxy Note Edge ....
Fresh leaks concerning the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 smartwatch seem to confirm that Samsung is expanding its wearable offering. We’re still likely several months out from an official Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 announcement, likely alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 . However, the latest leaks concerning Samsung’s next wearable are the closest thing to a nailed-on confirmation yet – and they confirm some fundamental points about the range....
In case you missed the memo, book-style foldables aren’t the most exciting smartphones anymore. That spotlight has shifted to tri-folds, but so far, Huawei is the only brand that has actually shipped one. It’s called the Mate XT , and from the short time I spent with it, I can confidently say it’s the most practical foldable I’ve used yet. Samsung might not be far behind. The company is rumored to launch its own tri-fold phone later this month....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sleek, modern design Works as USB-A and USB-C hub Raises display Cons Height not adjustable Our Verdict Made for Apple’s iMac but suitable for all PCs, this is more than just a computer monitor stand. The Satechi Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub is, as the name suggests, also a USB hub that makes life that little bit easier with a row of ports within easy reach....
The Netflix YA hit Sex Education has continued to prove a hit – so much so that it’s been renewed for a fourth season, fresh off the back of the release of season 3. The Mooredale crew will be back to tackle their own personal issues and navigate their way through some difficult times. If you’d like to know more about what’s in store for the next season, we have everything you need to know....
Whether you’re just starting up your small business or have been going for years, it’s important to have a website. Even if you don’t plan to do any business online, people can still discover you and find out about what you offer, as well as where you are by searching Google. Google will automatically include your business in appropriate search results, and if people search in Google Maps (as they often do) they’ll expect to see a website among the contact information so they can get more details....
As expected, Sony has announced its new flagship wireless earbuds for 2023 and many fans will be excited at the arrival of the WF-1000XM5. The firm has long been a force to be reckoned with in the headphone space, particularly with active noise cancelling, and the latest buds are no different. Sony is not being shy, instead dubbing them “the best noise cancelling headphones” with “next-level immersive sound” and “Sony’s best ever call quality....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros So many ports, dual 4K at 60Hz Cons Not cheap Our Verdict This docking station can handle most device combinations (with five USB-A, one USB-C and two Thunderbolt 3 ports, plus dual-display support (4K at 60Hz), Ethernet and an SD Card reader for adding portable storage. Best Prices Today: StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station StarTech.com’s Thunderbolt 3 Dual-4K Docking Station is bristling with high-speed ports....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The SteelSeries Sentry is an impressive piece of kit and we found the eye-tracking futuristic and exhilarating. However, at this early stage the device is expensive for most gamers and there just aren’t enough games which support it which is a real shame. We hope the situation improves soon. Best Prices Today: SteelSeries Sentry Eye-tracking technology has been around for a number of years but we’ve not seen it in many consumer products until now....
