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At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent vacuuming and mopping Accurate mapping and obstacle avoidance Automated maintenance Cons Mop pads often get caught on area rug edges and pop off Multifunctional dock takes up a lot of space Expensive Our Verdict The Roborock Qrevo master is a low-maintenance 2-in-1 robot floor cleaner that justifies its premium price tag with exceptional cleaning performance. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined...

Here’s a rundown of the new products. The Quiet Super Steam and the Pro edition There are two irons in the steam generator range: the Quiet Super Steam and the Quiet Super Steam Pro. As the names suggest, they’re much quieter than an average iron of this kind (up to ten times quieter, according to the press release), so you can chat or watch TV while getting through your stack of laundry....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Across the board the new 970 Evo is not only better than the 960 Evo, but it also out-performs the 960 PRO in some important tests. More IOPS, quicker writing and the same TBW at the largest capacity. With the possible exception of the 970 Pro; this is the NVMe SSD to buy… if you can afford it. If you already have a 960 Evo, though, there’s not a great deal of point in upgrading....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive design Great battery life Solid performance Decent 90Hz display Cons Some disappointing cameras Very slow charging Annoying extra apps Our Verdict Taken in isolation, the Galaxy A14 5G is a very good budget smartphone. But unless 5G is a top priority, there’s no reason to buy it over the cheaper 4G version, which also has more versatile cameras. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Unlike its main rivals Apple and Google, Samsung isn’t afraid to release lots of new phones every year....

It’s not a surprise that Samsung has announced a new pair of wireless earbuds alongside the Galaxy S21 range of phones. However, that means we have all the official details on the Galaxy Buds Pro. As the name suggests, the Buds Pro are Samsung’s first proper rival to the likes of Apple’s AirPods Pro. They offer things like Intelligent ANC, dual drivers and more. It’s worth noting that the Buds Pro are a follow-up to the Galaxy Buds+ , not the Buds Live....

Samsung has launched extra models in its flagship Galaxy S range for 2019 which means there are three rather than two S10 phones to choose between. In fact, there’s a fourth , a 5G model which will launch later in the summer. For now, though, we’ll outline the differences between the three you can buy right now. Do check out the best Galaxy S10 deals where we’ve rounded up where we’ve rounded up the latest offers....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Competitively priced Comfortable design Solid activity tracking Tons of features Cons Erratic battery life Non-Samsung phones lose features Awkward digital bezel Very similar to Watch 4 Our Verdict The Galaxy Watch 5 is a well-priced Android smartwatch option that works best with Samsung phones but loses blood pressure and ECG features on other Android phones. It’s a solid option but there’s little market competition, and the digital bezel and battery life disappoint....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Dynamic 4K HDR picture quality Neural Quantum Processor 4K Stylish design Cons No Dolby Vision support No Freeview Play Our Verdict The Samsung S95B QD-OLED is the first of a new breed of 4k HDR TVs from the brand, boasting superb dynamics, ribald colour and a rock-solid smart platform. The future of OLED has never looked brighter. Best Prices Today: Samsung QE55S95B While Neo QLED seemingly remains Samsung’s flagship screen technology, the S95B is the panel everyone is talking about....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The SanDisk Extreme II would have stood out as a well-balanced high-performance SSD among its peers 12 months ago. It still does and now additionally benefits from keen pricing. Best Prices Today: Sandisk Extreme II SSD Prices of SSDs have dropped considerably in the past two years, and with affordable flash drives like this year-old favourite, the SanDisk Extreme II, we can all now ‘go flash’ for the magic figure of 50 pence per gigabyte....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict You admittedly pay quite a bit more for a fairly small improvement in sound quality, and from a purely aural standpoint, the extra cash isn’t terribly well spent. However, the Sennheiser HD 429 budget over-ear headphones are smaller than the AKG K77s, thanks to the lack of a large frame over the head strap, feel a little more solid on the head, as well as combining high-end looks with a budget price....

SharkNinja has unveiled its latest line of robot vacuums. There are three PowerDetect models and the most budget-friendly model is already available to buy from Shark . What we love about it is that, even though we’ve been seeing some incredible robot vacuums with genuinely impressive feature sets, they still tend to be very pricey. What it doesn’t have is the ability to mop floors. The two more expensive PowerDetect models will not only mop, but automatically refill the onboard water tank from the dock....

At a Glance Our Verdict Glases-free is the way forward id 3D is going to survive in the long term. Displays like this, even if prototype, remove many of the problems with 3D but there still needs to be more and better content on offer. Best Prices Today: Sharp 85in 8K glasses-free LED TV One of the many TVs on show at CES 2014 is the Sharp 85in 8K glasses-free LED TV and we went eyes-on....

Black Friday is the best time of year to save money on technology, but it can be overwhelming to trawl through all the deals to find the best discounts. This year Google has made it easy for you to upgrade your phone, wireless earbuds, and smart home set-up by giving many popular items in the Google Store the best discounts around. All the best of Google smartphone hardware and software can be found for the most affordable price ever in the Google Pixel 6a, which you can get for just £299....

If you’re an iPhone user, you might think that Google’s AI-powered Gemini is just for Android users, but that’s not the case. While it’s true that Gemini is more deeply integrated into Google’s own ecosystem, iOS users can still take full advantage of this smart assistant. In fact, Google has been expanding Gemini’s features on iPhones , making it more accessible and useful than ever. How to use Gemini on an iPhone Get the Google Gemini app Artur Tomala / Foundry...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict While we were initially dubious about Snapchat Spectacles and its value in a world full of action cameras and smartphones, but Spectacles do make recording videos much simpler and much more fun to watch too. The design isn’t for everyone but if you’re a Snapchatter or someone going on holiday that has a spare £130, it’s a fun piece of tech that’ll help you document your life and experiences....

Qualcomm has finally unveiled the latest version of its flagship Snapdragon chipset: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The name is no surprise, but a few of its features and design elements are a little different to last year’s 8 Gen 1. So, what does the 8 Gen 2 bring to the table and when can you expect to see it in new phones? Here’s everything we know so far about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Overall, the Sony KDL-50W829 can be regarded as something of a star. The interface could be more responsive, although priced at less than a grand, it delivers an uncompromising picture performance, and well-rounded feature spec. Its Smart connected functionality is solid, although it lacks a full complement of catch-up. We particularly like the new One-Flick Discovery search and recommendation bar. In all, the W8 is a superb Full HD flatscreen that won’t break the bank....

Android Wear 2.0 was released last year, but Sony’s most recent Android Wear smartwatch, the SmartWatch 3, is still stuck on Android Wear 1. So when are we getting a Sony SmartWatch 4? (Also see: How to watch Sony MWC 2018 Live Stream .) Sony has confirmed that Android Wear 2.0 will not roll out to the Sony SmartWatch 3, which is not a huge surprise given that it supports updates for 18 months after a product has launched....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Aside from slightly fiddly touch controls, there’s really very little to complain about here. The noise cancellation is still absolutely unmatched, and it’s backed up by audio that’s almost as good. Throw in reliable Bluetooth connections, 30-hour battery life, and (joy of joys) USB-C charging, and these are basically the best wireless headphones around right now. Best Prices Today: Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony’s 1000X series headphones have long held a reputation for industry-leading noise cancelling, and the WH-1000XM3 headphones serve as pretty phenomenal proof of that, improving again from the already excellent XM2 model....

At a Glance Our Verdict With almost identical core hardware the Sony Xperia Z3 and Galaxy S5 are very similar. However, with more user friendly software, a more premium design and more useful unique features, the Xperia Z3 just about sneaks ahead of the Galaxy S5. Best Prices Today: Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: Price Since the Xperia Z3 is a brand-new smartphone, it’s no surprise that it’s more expensive than the Galaxy S5 which is a few months old....