At a Glance Our Verdict While the two Microsoft devices share a family name, they are catering for different markets. The Surface Book is for power users who want high-end specs, plenty of speed, and the option to use a tablet when needs be. It’s a great device, but with a steep price tag for normal people. With the Surface Laptop it looks like we’re seeing the machine that so many people have waited for....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 40-day battery life Recyclable brush heads USB charging Charging and UV-C cleaning travel case available Cons No smart features Just two cleaning modes No pressure sensor Only one brush head supplied Our Verdict With a recyclable, bio-based brush head and bristles, the Suri Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush is an excellent, environmentally aware choice that pairs simple brushing performance with top-drawer battery life. Best Prices Today: Suri electric toothbrush In a mission to create “sustainable rituals” (hence the product name), Suri has rethought the toothbrush to create a product to help users live in a more environmentally friendly way, without compromising on quality, performance, or design....
The world’s biggest smartphone maker just sprung a surprise on us all, effectively announcing that it was working on a Samsung Galaxy Fold Ultra. Who says that there’s no such thing as a surprise launch in the leaky world of smartphones? Samsung, not renowned for maintaining a tight ship when it comes to leaks and rumours, just hit us with one. Over on the company’s newsroom , Samsung just issued a post titled ‘Meet the Next Chapter of Ultra’....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Bright, impressive 4K QLED display Smooth Roku software Excellent HDR support Fantastic value Cons ITV and Channel 4 apps lack live TV No voice controls in the remote Our Verdict The TCL RC630K is a brilliant budget TV, with QLED quality boosted by Roku’s easy-to-use interface. Best Prices Today: TCL RC630K TCL has partnered with Roku for the RC630K series, which combine TCL’s TV tech with Roku’s popular software and interface....
Money-saving specialist Martin Lewis calls it a “ demon appliance “. That’s because your tumble dryer is one of the most expensive home appliances to run. Getting clothes dried at home without running up the power bill is a problem people will be facing every day until spring. But not drying your clothes properly can leave you with unhealthy, damp air in your home and smelly, mildewy garments. We’ve got suggestions for cheaper alternatives to using a tumble dryer and have tips on using your tumble dryer efficiently....
If you’ve got an Android Wear smartwatch, then you’re already keen to get information from your phone to your wrist in the most efficient, fun way possible. There are plenty of decent Google apps that will do that, but there are also third-party apps that bring a solid user experience to the platform. Here are our favourite Android Wear apps to download for your Android Wear smartwatch. You can download Android Wear apps by first downloading them onto your Android phone....
For almost as long as mobile phones have been around, mobile gaming has been popular. We’ve come a long way from the early days of Snake and Tetris, but sinking a few minutes (or hours) into a game on your phone is still a popular way to pass the time. But for some demanding titles, a budget or mid-range phone simply isn’t up to the task. You might need something a little more powerful, but even some flagship phones won’t be suitable....
2022 marked the year that the entry-level iPad finally got a redesign to bring it in line with the updated look of the rest of the iPad range. The 10 th -generation tablet ditches the Home button for a full-screen tablet experience that allows the display to jump from 10.2in to 10.9in without any change to physical dimensions, and sports the same angular edges and Touch ID-enabled Power button found on the iPad Air and mini....
The smart display is the natural evolution of the smart speaker, adding a screen that lets you see how the weather will look instead of only hearing about it, look at your route to work on a map, or simply video call your family and friends. Smart displays look a bit like tablets, but it’s worth noting that they’re usually fixed into their stands and run off mains power – these aren’t portable devices with their own batteries....
Paramount+ is a fairly new streaming platform in the UK, but it has already made a name for itself in the US and abroad with a huge library of Star Trek content, among other things. If you want to know what to stream on Paramount+, then we have done the hard work for you and collated our picks of the best series on the platform right now. Yellowjackets Paramount If you love Lord of the Flies, then you are certain to love Yellowjackets....
Windows 10 keeps getting better with every update – more features, more fixes, more security. Now more than ever before it offers a complete package that helps keep you safe on the internet, while making your computer usage more simple and efficient. We’ve put together a list of our favourite tips and tricks to help make your windows 10 experience that much more enjoyable. If you don’t want unwanted ads and pop-ups to effect your Windows 10 experience, then have a look at our guide to disable them....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fun retro design Undercuts the competition Cheaper running costs than rivals Cons Mixed image quality No option to preview images in the app No selfie mirror Our Verdict The Kodak Smile+ is one of the most versatile instant cameras from the brand that comes with an attractive price tag. That said, some competitors offer better-quality prints. Best Prices Today: Kodak Smile+ Instant cameras are most associated with being classic vintage items, but these days they’re a great gift for people who want physical, candid copies of memories....
OnePlus has teased – for the second time this month – that it’s working on its first foldable smartphone, due later this year. Speaking as part of a ‘From Fast & Smooth to Beyond’ panel event on its booth at the MWC trade show in Barcelona, OnePlus President and COO Kinder Liu confirmed that the company has a foldable phone in the works, which will launch in the second half of the year....
Netflix has announced that it has commissioned a TV adaptation of Cixin Liu’s sci-fi blockbuster the Three Body Problem. We take a look at how this is shaping up and when you can expect to see it appear on the streaming service. When is the release date for the Three Body Problem? At the time of writing, there is no confirmed release date for the Three Body Problem. This isn’t surprising as the project was announced on 1 September 2020 by Netflix and is still in the very early stages of production....
Even during the colder months of the year, it’s still worth having a gander at the best fans. When fans aren’t in high demand, it’s much easier to find a bargain, and that means you won’t be left to deal with higher prices and lower stock when the summer heatwaves do roll around. Plus, there are always times – after exercising, or when a room gets stuffy, or you’ve burned the toast – where a fan is handy to freshen up the air....
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has spanned nearly two decades, and each entry has varied in tone. Some have gone for the straightforward superhero story, while others have used the universe as simply a backdrop to talk about bigger issues. 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier is one film that did that, making it almost certainly one of the reasons Thunderbolts* exists. As a vehicle for a spy/espionage thriller about the lengths the government can go to ‘protect’ the citizens they deem worth saving, The Winter Soldier has remained high on the list of best Marvel films, and it isn’t difficult to see why – it’s all down to the type of complex characters that lead the story....
Tile has announced an updated range of its popular Bluetooth trackers, updating the Tile Mate, Pro and Slim and introducing the new Sticker. The latter, as you’ve already guessed, has an adhesive back to attach to something. Tracking your belongings over Bluetooth seems like a product type that should be rife with competition, but Tile has done well to corner the market in recent years. Apple is the latest tech giant rumoured to be releasing a competing tracker , so no wonder Tile is pushing hard with its new range....
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The little Toshiba has the best build and weighs less than half the 2 kg+ of most budget laptops. It may not measure well in benchmarks but the flash drive means the machine feels more responsive in normal use. Add your own SD card and the CL10 becomes viable. Best Prices Today: Toshiba Satellite CL10-B-100 Small and extremely lightweight, the Satellite CL10-B-100 is an 11....
First off, a note on safety. All of the following experiments are completely safe but a couple involve the standard cooking hazards: heat and boiling water. So make sure your children are always supervised in your kitchen laboratory. Many of these experiments also have the potential to be very messy – but where’s the fun in tidy experiments? Grow and eat sugar crystal sticks Not only can you grow these sugar crystals but you can eat them afterwards....
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Clever features Light and manoeuvrable Great for cleaning corners and blinds Cons Better results on hard flooring than thick carpets No HEPA filter Manual not very clear Our Verdict If you’re looking for a very budget-friendly vacuum, this is a tempting option. It’s more powerful than you’d expect, it’s well designed and comfortable to use, and it’s a versatile cleaner for all areas of your home....
