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A company you may not have heard of says it will bring 180W wired fast charging speeds to its next flagship phones in 2022. Infinix, a Hong Kong smartphone brand formed in 2013, is slowly bringing its phones to the West. We were impressed with the value offered by the Infinix Note 12 G96 when we reviewed it recently, but it looks like Infinix’s next phones will boast the fastest charging speeds in the world when they debut later this year....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great performance Quality display Impressive main camera Reliable fingerprint sensor Cons Frustrating software Underwhelming battery life No ultrawide or telephoto cameras Our Verdict The 2023 version of the Infinix Zero 5G is a budget phone that ticks a lot of boxes, but poor software and battery life mean it’s only worth Considering if you happen to live where it’s being sold. Best Prices Today: Infinix Zero 5G 2023 A host of Chinese companies are making smartphones these days, but Infinix is one you might not have heard of....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict You can spend less than this on an electric scooter but you won’t get one as fully featured as the InMotion L8F. With headlight, customisable LEDs, great brakes and solid build quality this is a reliable roadworthy scooter that you can rely on to ride daily. Best Prices Today: InMotion L8F electric scooter Electric scooters are a lot of fun. Unfortunately, they are not legal in every country to ride on the road or pavement, so do check the law wherever you are before you rush out and buy one....

Apple’s big upcoming software update is largely expected to launch alongside the iPhone 14 sometime in mid-September, but developers and keen fans can already get their hands on the software via Apple’s beta program. The software update was revealed to cheers at Apple’s reveal at WWDC 2022 in June, with big changes including a hugely customisable lock screen, the ability to edit and unsend text messages and a new on-device dictation system, but there are plenty of smaller features and tweaks that Apple didn’t mention on the day....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Double storage Brilliant front camera New processor Upgraded screen Cons Dated design in only two colours Older wireless standards Stereo speakers grouped together Our Verdict It could do with a design refresh but thanks to a number of big hardware upgrades, the regular iPad remains easy to recommend as an everyday tablet for almost anyone – even with a 2022 price rise in the UK....

At a Glance Our Verdict This isn’t a case of one iPad being better – naturally the iPad Pro models have more advanced specifications and features. The question is whether you need to spend the extra to get a Pro over the new regular model. If you’re just looking for a decent tablet to do normal tasks on, or even the odd spot of photo and video editing then the iPad 2018 will suffice....

The JetBot 90 AI+ has advanced navigation abilities: it’s been engineered to respond to its environment better than just zipping around, bouncing off chair legs and running aground on floor lamp bases. It uses a combination of sensors to identify objects and work out how to navigate around them. First off, there’s a Lidar sensor, which uses a laser to bounce light off objects and calculate very precisely how far away they are....

As nearly two-thirds of UK households now own a pet, the chances are that a furry companion is one of the things that makes your house a home. But along with all the positive qualities they bring, there are some less welcome additions – like patches of cat hair on the carpets, that unmistakable wet dog smell, pawprints on the floor and dander in the air. If you’ve been trying to tackle this alone, you’ll know it’s an uphill struggle to keep your house looking and smelling fresh....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Leaving aside the somewhat feminine look of the grey-and-silver model I really like the UP2. It is comfortable to wear and robust. And it is well priced. Most importantly, the new UP app builds on the success of its predecessor, and is a great way of quantifying and improving your health. This is not a sophisticated runners watch, or a smartwatch. The lack of GPS or an on-device display attest to that....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good ANC Comfortable fit Reasonable price Cons Somewhat sharp sound Voices can sound unnatural on calls Audio not suited for classical and jazz music Our Verdict The JBL Reflect Aero have good adaptive noise cancelling and are comfortable to wear during exercise, though the audio isn’t impressive across all music genres. Best Prices Today: JBL Reflect Aero TWS The Reflect Aero from JBL are earbuds specially designed for those who like to exercise....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Kaspersky Security Cloud is ideal if you have multiple Windows laptops or PCs to protect. It also includes apps for Android and iOS, but it’s only if you’ll use the password manager and parental controls that they become valuable. Best Prices Today: Kaspersky Security Cloud Kaspersky is one of the biggest names in antivirus, but as with all modern security software the company now offers far more than virus protection....

Among a raft of new laptops announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC), Lenovo updated the Tab M10 Plus to a third-generation and it looks like it might be the best budget tablet of the year. It comes a few months after Samsung announced the tempting Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 with decent specs and an affordable price of £219/US$299. However, the new generation of the Tab M10 Plus comes with similar features but costs only $189....

At a Glance Our Verdict If the jelly-like rear cover and iOS style user interface don’t sound too off-putting then the Lenovo Tab S8 is a nice 8in Android tablet with a thin design and some good specs including an Intel Bay Trail 64-bit processor all ready for when Android L arrives. Furthermore, it will cost just £149. Best Prices Today: Lenovo Tab S8 Lenovo Tab S8 hands-on review: Price and release date Unlike some recent 8in tablets we’ve seen – Sony’s Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8....

Lenovo has just revealed a range of updates for 2022 including its popular Legion line of laptops, with the new Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Series tailored to provide a top-end gaming experience. That top-end experience starts with the display, which Lenovo describes as the “world’s first 16in laptop series with a WQHD+ up to 240Hz adaptive refresh rate” that’ll let the refresh rate adjust depending on the content displayed, just like a smartphone....

With the rise of video streaming, getting the right entertainment system at home is more important than even and LG has the perfect combination of sound and vision with its range of soundbars and TVs. You might think that you need excessive amounts of money to buy countless products with wires trailing all over the living room to get a great home cinema experience, but with its latest gadgets LG makes it easier than ever....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s a lot to like about the V30 becuase it’s like LG has taken the G6 and upgraded it in key areas and even refined the already sleek design. Now the price is a more reasonable £599 we can highly recommend this phone which offers excellent design, screen, cameras and audio Best Prices Today: LG V30 It was no surprise whatsoever that LG launched the new V30 at IFA 2017 in Berlin....

LG will be unveiling its new “empathetic” AI home hub – the LG ThinQ ON AI – at IFA Berlin, from 6-10 September 2024. The LG ThinQ ON AI promises to bring together just about every smart device in your home, with connectivity options including Wi-Fi and Thread, which means there’s no need for a separate border router to integrate new Matter-over-Thread devices. Essentially, it’s a master controller for all your smart home gear....

LG’s OLED Flex is the world’s first bendable 42in OLED TV giving consumers the best of both flat and curved worlds. The LX3, going by its model name alone, isn’t the first bendy TV – in fact, we saw one from Samsung way back in 2014 – but this is something quite different. For starters, it’s an OLED panel whereas other flexible TV screens are typically LCD. Secondly, it’s a more manageable 42in size....

For millions of professionals, creators, and gamers, hours of sitting leads to more than fatigue—it brings chronic back and neck pain, stiffness, and stress. LiberNovo envisions a different future: one where sitting becomes a source of well-being, not strain. The LiberNovo Omni office chair represents that vision—a revolutionary step toward health-centered productivity and comfort. Developed by a team of robotics and ergonomic experts, the Omni isn’t just a chair—it’s a dynamic support system that moves with your body, not against it....

Lupin, a series inspired by novels about the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc, is a staple of the Netflix library . The witty reimagining of the classic story has secured the series acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Assane Diop, the main character of the Netflix series, is a professional thief who prepares a revenge plan inspired by Leblanc’s novels. Years ago, Assane’s father was framed by Hubert Pellegrini for the theft of a valuable diamond necklace and took his own life in a prison cell....