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  • How to update Android

    Android is one of the biggest mobile operating systems out there, running on the majority of smartphones that aren’t iPhones (which run iOS). Keeping your Android-powered phone up to date is key to ensuring that you get the latest features and that your device remains secure. Security patches for Android are delivered on a monthly, […]

  • Realme’s affordable Narzo range coming to Europe with Narzo 30 5G

    With the Narzo name now moving into Europe, Realme’s strategy seems relatively unchanged, billing the line as “a new smartphone series targeting young users with high-performance technology at competitive price points.” In a roundabout way, Realme’s Narzo devices are simply a more focused take on the company’s wider product lineup, all of which appear to […]

  • AMD Ryzen 6000 Series: Release date, pricing and spec rumours

    Despite significant stock shortages, the Ryzen 5000 series has been well received since launching in November 2020. The subsequent arrival of Intel’s Rocket Lake chips has intensified the competition, with some benchmarks putting the CPUs neck-and-neck.  However, we’re looking to head to what AMD has planned next. Here’s everything you need to know about what […]

  • How to get Audible for free

    Audible is Amazon’s online platform dedicated to Audiobooks. If you find that you don’t quite have time to sit down with a book any more, it’s a great way to listen to the best of fiction and non-fiction while doing something else or on a commute, especially as the world starts opening up again after […]

  • Poco X3 Pro review

    The Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro is essentially an updated version of 2020’s excellent Poco X3 NFC. It’s almost exactly the same as that phone, in fact but slightly rebalances its specs to include an even more powerful processor and a few other upgrades, while compromising a touch on the camera side. The X3 NFC was […]

  • Best webcam 2021

    Working from home has become the new normal for many of us, and it doesn’t look like video meetings will be going anywhere anytime soon. If your laptop’s own webcam isn’t cutting the mustard when it comes to video calls and meetings, it might be time to look into a separate camera altogether. After all, […]

  • B&O’s rugged Beosound Explore speaker can last 27 hours

    This new type of aluminium, created at Bang & Olufsen’s Factory 5 in Denmark, offers improved scratch resistance and comes with a strap and carabiner to carry or hang it almost anywhere. The Explorer is also IP67 dust and waterproof meaning it’s fully dunkable in freshwater.  B&O says it’s the firm’s most durable speaker ever, […]

  • Prince Harry and Oprah explore mental health on The Me You Can’t See

    Apple has announced a new series of mini documentaries looking at the effects of mental health on our lives hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry. That’s an unusual combination, but one that’s sure to draw a large audience – especially after Harry and Meghan’s infamous Oprah interview earlier this year. Here’s what to expect […]

  • Eurovision Song Contest 2021 news, contestants and how to watch

    The Eurovision Song Contest is a staple of spring – and after being cancelled altogether due to the pandemic last year, the cheesiest singing competition is coming back.  Some restrictions will still be in place – the auditorium will be at half capacity and everyone must have a negative COVID test before entering. That aside, […]

  • Best 2-in-1 laptops 2021

    What’s the best 2-in-1 laptop you can buy? If you don’t want to carry around both a laptop and a tablet then a convertible 2-in-1 device might be the answer. Usually, there are some compromises and very few devices offer the best of both worlds, though.  The Surface Book 3 or Galaxy Book Flex 2 […]

  • Samsung’s bespoke fridges aren’t hype-worthy – yet

    In practical terms, if you buy from the bespoke range, you can create a fridge freezer out of modular units and then choose from a range of coloured panels for the doors. UK customers can’t buy yet, but can register for email alerts from Samsung to find out when products become available. However, the bespoke […]

  • Where to buy the Cosmic Red and Midnight Black PS5 controllers

    There are plenty of PS5 fans – this writer included – that suspect Sony is working on multiple colour options for the next-gen console. We’re yet to see any other colour option for the PS5 itself, but Sony has taken the first steps with the new Midnight Black and Cosmic Red editions of the DualSense […]