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At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Cheaper than the Aria 2 Cons Only really tells you your weight Our Verdict Fitbit’s Aria Air scale is less than half the price of the Aria 2, but lacks the body fat percentage measurement of the pricier Fitbit scale. If you want a basic scale to sync wirelessly with your Fitbit app, the Aria Air does what you require. Best Prices Today: Fitbit Aria Air Is Fitbit’s new Aria Air scale right for you, or should you consider Fitbit’s pricier Aria 2 scale, or even one not from your favourite health and fitness tracking company?...

Fitbit’s new activity tracker, the Inspire 2, replaces the original Inspire and Inspire HR when it becomes available at the end of September. Its main competition is Fitbit’s own Charge 4, which was released at in March. You can also choose one of Fitbit’s smartwatches, including the new Sense and Versa 3 . But here we will look at the differences between the Inspire 2 and Charge 4. Read our Fitbit Charge 4 review and Fitbit Inspire 2 review for even more detail and analysis of each tracker....

The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to lockdowns and families self-isolating in their homes, and Fitbit has released data on the declines in people’s step counts. The fitness tracker and smartwatch maker has noted a statistically significant decline in average step count compared to the same time last year. The virus has had a major impact on physical activity levels for Fitbit’s 30 million active users around the world. The decline in steps varies from country to country, with European countries showing more significant change – ranging from a 7% to 38% decline in step counts during the week ending March 22, 2020....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you want to use a phone or a tablet for significant periods of time while you’re away from mains power, the TUF isn’t for you. This is a device to provide power when you need it in emergencies, a job it does admirably. Given that being able to see in the dark and listen to radio broadcasts also have useful safety connotations, this is a good all-round package....

Samsung is set to roll out the highly anticipated One UI 6 Watch update, delivering a host of advanced features to more Galaxy Watch devices worldwide. Rolling out now, the update will begin reaching the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic before expanding to previous generations, including the Galaxy Watch 5 , Galaxy Watch 5 Pro , Galaxy Watch 4 , Galaxy Watch 4 Classic , and Galaxy Watch FE ....

Whether you want privacy or to stream content that isn’t available in your country, a VPN or Virtual Private Network is an essential tool for browsing the web these days. NordVPN leads the market with its user-friendly apps and an extensive list of features. And at the moment it’s cheap, with 70% off the 3-year plan . And because it’s the company’s 8th birthday, it’s celebrating by giving anyone who signs up to that plan before 10 March a free gift....

Google’s Gemini could be the dominant mobile AI assistant by the end of the year according to its CEO, appearing on virtually every smartphone in the work. Sundar Pichai has been in court talking about his company’s plans for AI, and he revealed that Gemini could be added to iOS 19 as an AI option when it launches later this year. Given that Gemini is already the dominant AI assistant on Android, the world’s biggest OS (never mind mobile OS), a move over to iOS would put Google’s AI in a powerful position....

Google Glass 2 might not be a pair of smartglasses after all, as the Google Glass team works on other wearable projects. Here’s what we know – and what we think we know – about the Google Glass 2 UK release date, price and specifications. Google Glass 2 UK release date: When is Google Glass 2 coming out? Google Glass 2 is no longer just a rumour. Despite Google’s confirmation on 16 January that the Explorer programme was closing and the original Google Glass was being taken off sale on 19 January, the company also confirmed that this is not the end for Google Glass....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Nest Mini is far from an overhaul of the Home Mini. If your house is already kitted out with the originals there’s no real reason to swap them out for the newer model. But for anyone looking to add Google to more rooms, or get the Google Assistant for the first time, the Nest Mini is the new best, and cheapest, way to do it....

Pixel Watch 4: In summary Google’s fourth-generation Wear OS smartwatch Announced in August with Pixel 10 phones and now on sale Prices remain the same as the Pixel Watch 3 A similar-looking design, but key upgrades The Pixel Watch 4 was announced by Google alongside the Pixel 10 series of phones at the big August Made by Google launch event in New York. The smartwatch takes on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series , OnePlus Watch 3 and the Apple Watch Series 11, among others....

In summary New Device health & support option spotted Multiple diagnostic tools brought together Lives at bottom of system settings menu Google is testing out a new all-encompassing Pixel smartphone diagnostic tool that brings a range of corrective measures together. Android Authority has been delving into the code of Google’s Pixel Troubleshooting app for Pixel phones, and has discovered evidence of a new more streamlined approach that could make repairs easier....

Even if the display of your phone or tablet with iOS/iPadOS or Android is damaged and operation is impossible, there are various ways to recover your data. However, there is no guarantee of success. The first step to recovering the data should always be to connect your normal charging cable to the smartphone and connect it to the PC or Mac. In many cases, this will allow you to access the data on the device and synchronise it with the PC or Mac....

As we install more and more connected gadgets in our homes, the risks of being hacked increase. Cybercriminals are targeting these smart gadgets, such as cameras, smart speakers and TVs (which have microphones) and other devices because many are easy to hack. They’re after your personal information, passwords, financial details – anything they can sell or use to make money. With so many people working from home, they’re targeting home computers with weak security to break into company networks too....

Last month Sony unveiled the DualSense Edge , a premium PlayStation 5 controller. With swappable thumbsticks and customisable controls, it’s exactly the sort of high-end gamepad fans have been waiting for from Sony, a long-overdue rival to Microsoft’s Xbox Elite – already on its second generation. But Sony itself might well have felt a bit aggrieved at the clamour for an upgrade to the PS5’s default DualSense controller. After all, it’s no slouch, and even as an entry-level input it offers something that no Xbox pad does: adaptive triggers and advanced haptics....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great performance Excellent display Superb battery life Fast charging Long software support Cons Bulky camera module Disappointing low-light camera performance Fussy software with lots of bloatware Our Verdict The Honor Magic 8 Pro is packed with impressive features, including top-tier performance, a stunning display and superb battery life. Its comprehensive camera system is great in most conditions – including long zoom – though it struggles in lower light....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Nvidia GeForce MX350 GPU Great keyboard Attractive design Cons Bulky No touchscreen Awkward webcam Our Verdict An attractive design, impressive keyboard and discrete Nvidia GPU makes the MagicBook Pro one of the best 16in laptops you can buy. Its main sub-£1000 competitor is the earlier AMD version, which delivers more well-rounded everyday performance. Best Prices Today: Honor MagicBook Pro (16in, Intel) Honor’s smartphone division has been hit hard by ex-parent company Huawei’s ongoing US trade ban, but there have been no such problems for its laptops....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict HostGator has a website builder option that quietly grows on you as well as offering more powerful options for the more adventurous site designer. Best Prices Today: HostGator Web Hosting American outfit HostGator looks like a good bet when you first feast your eyes on its brightly coloured home page and beginner-friendly text that suggests its integrated Website Builder could be just the thing you’re after....

Google helps us think, Facebook finds us friends and Spotify plays our own personalised soundtrack. It’s hard to say whether the computer algorithms that these services use to anticipate our needs and wants are turning us into puppets or geniuses. But algorithms have a huge impact on our tastes, buying habits and decisions about our digital lives. Yet algorithms could trap us in a world where advertisers and government agencies couple behavioural data with computer formulae to predict and manipulate what we do or buy next....

Many parents believe that technology and gadgets are essential for a child’s development, but can you go too far? How much time should a child spend in front of a screen is a question being asked not just by worried parents but psychologists, health organisations and even governments. Here, you can read a collection of experts’ guidelines for managing a child’s screen time, and their warnings and advice on the dangers of recreational screen time, especially before bedtime....

Now, if you’ve already looked, you’ll have struggled to find anywhere that allows you to manage your subscription: Apple doesn’t want to make it easy to cancel. But we show you how to do this on a range of different devices. How to cancel Apple Music on iPhone or iPad To end your subscription to Apple Music on your iOS or iPadOS device, open the Settings app then tap on your account name at the top of the page....