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At a Glance Our Verdict Best Prices Today: Sony Xperia Z3 Sony has unveiled its Z3+, the UK version of the Sony Xperia Z4 that was last month announced in Japan and successor to the Sony Xperia Z3 . We explain what’s new in the Sony Xperia Z3+ in our Z3 vs Z3+ comparison review. In this article we are focusing on the key specifications of each Sony phone . For more in-depth information see our full Sony Xperia Z3 review and our hands-on Sony Xperia Z3+ review ....

A spring clean is a good way to speed up your phone’s performance, free up some space, or even change the look and feel. As the user interfaces on phones varies a great deal from model to model, we’ll be using general principles rather than specific instructions, but you should find each one works on your device, be it an Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry or iPhone. Spring clean your smartphone: Backup your data Before you begin any clean up it’s best to backup your data....

Smart home company Tado is today launching its software update. Tado Care and Protect will be available via the Tado app to anyone with an Auto-Assist subscription. According to Tado, 30% of worldwide energy consumption is used to heat and cool buildings and it’s something of a company mission statement to make that usage more efficient – hence the new generation of products launched this autumn, which also includes two new pieces of hardware....

The Start Menu has remained a core part of the Windows experience since it made its debut back in 1995. It’s evolved considerably since then, although there have been few changes to its design since the launch of Windows 10 in 2015. With Microsoft set on making Windows 10 the last major version of Windows, the only place to see substantial updates like this is from biannual feature updates, usually delivered each May and November....

Samsung initially launched its flagship smartphone lineup for 2025 back in January, but it wasn’t long before the company added to it. The regular Galaxy S25 , S25+ and S25 Ultra were joined in May by the S25 Edge , a new thin and light model. If you’ve decided to pick up any of the phones, you’ll want to keep them fresh with a suitable protective case. Unlike some Android brands, Samsung doesn’t give you a case in the box, so it’s worth looking into cases as soon as possible....

If antivirus is free, it can’t be any good, right? Actually, you might be surprised to learn that the free antivirus apps available from Avast, AVG, Avira and even Microsoft are just as good as those you pay for. That’s because the free versions use exactly the same ‘engines’ as their paid-for counterparts. It’s not a scam, either. When you pay for antivirus software, you tend to get extra features beyond protection from viruses and companies seem to be happy to give away the antivirus part for free....

Aren’t all email services free, you might be wondering? Most are, yes, but paid email services do exist. Even so, that’s not the same as saying all free email services are the same. Far from it. Some are a lot better than others, both in terms of usability as well as the features they offer, and the amount of storage space: email takes up space! It’s a well-known fact that if you’re not paying for a service then “you are the product being sold”....

Electric cars (for adults) are super expensive, but kids’ versions are lot more affordable. We’ve rounded up a range from the cheaper 6V models up to licenced versions with more power and more features. Your buying guide for the best kids cars Prices range from under £100 to several hundred, and it’s not simply licensing fees that make the difference. Batteries One of the biggest factors is the battery voltage. This – along with the wattage of the motor(s) – determines how powerful the car is....

Sleep trackers have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way for people to gain insight into their sleep patterns and access metrics that were previously unavailable to them. These devices come in a variety of forms, including fitness wearables from companies like Misfit and Fitbit that track sleep from the wrist, as well as dedicated sleep tech like high-end sleep trackers that fit under the mattress. When it comes to choosing the best sleep tracker for your needs, there are a few things to consider....

The S-series ‘plus’ model is usually the biggest and best phone that Samsung releases in any given year – at least until the Note comes out – but not so this time around. Instead, the S20+ has been outdone in every respect by the S20 Ultra, a phone that’s larger, faster, and packed with an even more powerful camera. But for once those improvements just don’t feel worth it. Now, to be clear, the S20 range as a whole looks pretty great, especially the base model ....

We all want to put our phones down and engage more with the world. That’s what minimalist phone companies tell us and Mudita is no different. The company is launching the Mudita Pure , a feature phone with few functions besides calls and texts. It has a 2.84in e-ink screen like that found on a Kindle, 4G Internet tethering via USB-C cable, a headphone jack and built-in music player and battery that can last up to two weeks....

While we’ve heard and even seen leaks of LG’s intriguing LG Wing smartphone surface numerous times in recent weeks, this unorthodox dual-screen smartphone is finally official. Serving as the company’s first Explorer Project device, the Wing looks like a conventional smartphone (which LG calls ‘Basic Mode’) until you realise that the main 6.8in display swivels 90° to reveal a secondary 3.9in panel that sits underneath it in a T-shaped configuration (called ‘Swivel Mode’)....

ECOVACS is launching its new flagship robot vacuum cleaner: the X1 OMNI. Its UK launch will be exclusive to the TikTok Shop from 15 March to 22 March, right in time for ECOVACS brand spotlight campaign. Just search for the keyword “ECOVACS” on TikTok to get an exclusive offer of up to £200 off through shoppable live stream and short videos. The X1 OMNI is one of the most advanced robot vacuum cleaners available, bringing together a host of cutting-edge features, including a redesigned mopping system; self-emptying, self-cleaning and drying functionality; AI-driven navigation; the most powerful suction on the market; and onboard cameras that you can use remotely....

Nubia has announced a brand new gaming tablet , and it’s got a couple of features that could position it as a Switch 2 rival. Most notably, the display has gotten smaller, but also better. It now has a 9.06-inch OLED display with 2.4K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The Nubia Redmagic Nova came with a 10.9-inch 144Hz LCD. The top brightness level has also doubled from 550 nits to 1,100 nits in the new tablet....

Investing in an outdoor security camera is one of the best ways to keep your home safe – whether you’re in or away. And now is a great time to go for it, to get your home ready for summer days out and holidays when you might not be around. Imou is a consumer IoT brand that has been making and refining smart security products since 2015. If you have an older security camera, you may have had problems with complicated wiring, or unnecessary alerts when there’s a fox in the garden or waving branches in the frame, or a poor-quality image that leaves you with more worries than answers....

The bounty hunter and the little green creature have been travelling through the galaxy for three seasons now, getting involved in all sorts of adventures. All indications are that their journey won’t end anytime soon. Not only is there a fourth season in the pipeline, but there’s also a film about the dynamic duo in the works. We already have two spin-off shows directly from The Mandalorian: The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Thrilling, accessible, and with more focus on responsive movement and agility than straightforward shooting, Titanfall is a shot in the arm for what was threatening to become a stale genre. Let’s just hope its over-dependence on paid DLC doesn’t lay it low. Best Prices Today: Titanfall Despite looking from afar like a design-by-committee attempt to seize as much of Call of Duty’s territory as possible, the much-hyped multiplayer shooter Titanfall (from the one-time creators of the aforementioned COD) turns out to be big on smarts and charm....

The PlayStation 5 is a great console, offering next-gen performance, smooth 4K gameplay, ray-tracing and super-fast loading times – but there are always ways to improve the experience. Whether it’s expanding the onboard storage, listening to your favourite tracks while you’re gaming or easily transferring screenshots to your smartphone, there’s a lot that you can do with the PS5 that Sony doesn’t make obvious. That’s where we at Tech Advisor come in; we’ve been using Sony’s latest console since launch in 2020, and here’s our top PS5 tips and tricks to make the most out of it....

Total War: Warhammer 2 is, as the name might suggest, the sequel to 2016’s Total War: Warhammer, and will once again feature classic Total War gameplay set in the high fantasy world of Games Workshop’s tabletop game Warhammer. It’s worth noting that Total War: Warhammer 2 is set in the original Warhammer fantasy setting, and not the arguably better known sci-fi world of Warhammer 40,000. If you’d like to play a strategy game set in that universe, your best bet is the excellent Dawn of War 3 ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Solid anti-virus and rogue app protection, but the extras let Trend Micro down. The anti-theft features are limited and weak, while the parental controls are embarrassingly easy to skirt around. Best Prices Today: Trend Micro Mobile Security Trend Micro is a long-established name in the security business, so it’s disappointing to see its app for Android phone and Android tablet fall short. Let’s start with the positives....