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Find all our reviews of tech products here. Whether you're looking for a new laptop, digital camera or one of the best home printers, our writers have you covered. We test products for quality, ease of use and value for money. You can also find the latest deals on tech products here.

Latest Tech reviews and deals

<p>The sale could be your best chance to grab the Xbox and PS5 at their lowest price before Christmas. </p>
Black Friday

Best Black Friday gaming deals 2024: Offers on Xbox, PS5 and more

<p>The four big carriers, O2, Three, EE and Vodafone, are all expected to hold a Black Friday sale this November </p>
Black Friday

Best mobile phone deals to expect in the Black Friday 2024 sales

<p>The sale is a few weeks away, but you can already find discounts on top-rated laptops </p>
Black Friday

Best laptop deals to expect in the Black Friday 2024 sale

<p>Discounts on last year’s models tend to be the best, with TVs like the LG C3 expected to plummet in price. </p>
Black Friday

Best TV deals to expect in the Black Friday 2024 sales

<p>Stave off SAD symptoms this winter with an expert-approved daylight lamp</p>
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<p>You can already find great deals on our top-rated headphones and wireless earbuds. </p>
Black Friday

The best headphones deals we’re expecting this Black Friday

<p>Not every model can run Apple Intelligence, even if you have iOS 18.1 </p>
Phones & Accessories

iOS 18.1 features bring AI to the iPhone, but is yours compatible?

<p>These top-quality cans had us singing their praises </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Best wireless headphones 2024, tested by a tech expert

<p>There are deals on both the disc and digital editions of the console </p>
Video Games & Consoles

The PS5 Slim is at its lowest price ever – here’s how to get the deal

<p>The Nintendo Switch 2 could be as powerful as a Steam Deck </p>
Video Games & Consoles

All the Nintendo Switch 2 rumours to know, from release date to design

<p>The PS5 Pro will officially launch in-stores and begin shipping out on 7 November</p>
Video Games & Consoles

PS5 Pro releases in days, here’s where to pre-order in the UK

<p>The game is set in the early 1990s, and there are 16 new multiplayer maps at launch</p>
Video Games & Consoles

The best Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 deals to shop online

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Laptops and tablets

Read expert guides on the best laptops and best tablets to buy

<p>Working remotely? It might be time to upgrade your hardware</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Best laptops for 2024, tested and rated

<p>We tested for reliability, performance, touchscreen and processor responsiveness, breadth of apps and more </p>
Laptops & Tablets

10 best tablets from Apple, Android, Windows and more

<p>Whether you’re spending £100 or £1,000, there’s a laptop to meet your academic demands</p>
Laptops & Tablets

7 best student laptops for school, college and university

TVs

Read expert guides on the best TVs to buy

<p>We took into account the TVs’ ease of use, picture quality, dialogue and surround-sound effects </p>
Television

Best 4K TVs for 2024, tried and tested

<p>The LG C4 was included in our guide to the best 4K TVs, and the 42in model is currently down to £889 </p>
Deals

Best TV deals for October 2024

<p>We put these screens through first-person shooters and role-playing games</p>
Television

11 best TVs for gaming: Top level screens for next-gen consoles

Headphones and earphones

Read expert guides on the best headphones and earphones to buy

<p>These top-quality cans had us singing their praises </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Best wireless headphones 2024, tested by a tech expert

<p>We tested for sound quality, comfort, battery life, value, and how easy they were to set up and use</p>
Headphones & Earphones

Best wireless earbuds 2024, tested by our tech expert

<p>We judged the earphones on quality of sound, design and, of course, value </p>
Headphones & Earphones

9 best budget headphones: Top wireless earbuds and cans under £70

Audio

Read expert guides on the best speakers and audio products to buy

<p>Many Bluetooth speakers we tested can survive being (briefly) submerged up to 1m under water</p>
Audio

Best Bluetooth speakers 2024, tried and tested

<p>Choose from multi-room systems to waterproof options with impressive battery life, perfect for days out</p>
Audio

14 best smart speakers for virtual assistance at home and on the go

<p>From high-end premium models to more budget-friendly options, we tested a whole spectrum of soundbars </p>
Audio

Best soundbar 2024: Top TV speakers for every budget, reviewed

Cameras

Read expert guides on the best cameras to buy

<p>With the rise of smartphones, this sector of the market has had something to prove</p>
Cameras & Accessories

12 best compact cameras for the perfect shot every time

<p>Watch out for the levels of stabilisation if you’re set on taking them out into the wild </p>
Cameras & Accessories

9 best action cameras that will ensure you never miss a shot

<p>Set your content apart with features and capabilities designed specially for vlogging</p>
Cameras & Accessories

8 best vlogging cameras to level up your video content

More from Tech

<p>The 128GB version of the Meta Quest 3 has been discontinued, making the 512GB version the de facto leader in Meta’s VR range. </p>
Tech

The Meta Quest 3 VR headset just got its biggest-ever price drop

Tech

The Meta Quest 3 VR headset just got its biggest-ever price drop

<p>The 128GB version of the Meta Quest 3 has been discontinued, making the 512GB version the de facto leader in Meta’s VR range. </p>
<p>I’ve been reviewing (many would say playing) with the Meta Quest 3S since the VR headset landed on my desk in early October</p>
Tech

Meta Quest 3S review: Finally, mixed reality at an affordable price

<p>All eight episodes have dropped, so you can binge to your heart’s content </p>
Television

How to watch steamy new Jilly Cooper drama Rivals

<p>You can watch the first and second movie now on Disney+ in the UK</p>
Television

The Princess Diaries 3 is happening – here’s everything we know so far

<p>Documents or photos, these printers will have you covered </p>
Computer Accessories

Best printers 2024, tried and tested

<p>Documents or photos, these printers will have you covered </p>
Computer Accessories

Best printers 2024, tried and tested

<p>While we patiently await season 2, here’s our pick of the best rom-coms to tide you over</p>
Television

If you loved Nobody Wants This, watch these rom-coms to fill the void

<p>Plagued by delays, the second season will finally debut early next year </p>
Television

Where to watch Severance seasons 1 and 2 in the UK – for free

<p>Emily Watson plays Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen in ‘Dune: Prophecy’ </p>
Television

Dune Prophecy release date revealed – here’s when and how to watch

<p>Able to run Apple Intelligence, it has an unchanged battery life of 10 hours, and comes in two new colours </p>
Laptops & Tablets

Apple has launched the iPad mini 7 – our tech critic weighs in

<p>There are two ways to watch the films – in chronological order or in release order </p>
Television

Alien films in chronological order, and where to stream them

<p>We’ve been wearing the devices for months to see how well they track our sleep, activity and stress levels </p>
Tech

The best smart rings of 2024

<p>The latest generation of the wearable is more accurate than ever </p>
Tech

Oura ring 4 review: Still the best smart ring on the market

<p>Based on the Wool trilogy of books, the TV adaptation centres on a bunker-dwelling society of apocalypse survivors</p>
Television

Silo season two trailer has just dropped – here’s what to know

<p>The Cabin in the Woods will scare your socks off </p>
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This mind-bending film has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes - where to watch now

<p>This daylight lamp gave me the boost I needed while working from home</p>
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I rely on this affordable SAD lamp to boost my mood in winter

<p>We’ve assessed the key specs and performance of mobiles from Samsung, Google, Apple and more </p>
Phones & Accessories

Best smartphones in 2024, reviewed by a tech expert

Phones & Accessories

Best smartphones in 2024, reviewed by a tech expert

<p>We’ve assessed the key specs and performance of mobiles from Samsung, Google, Apple and more </p>
<p>Make the switch from a manual toothbrush and you’ll notice the difference after just one clean</p>
Tech

Best electric toothbrushes 2024

<p>They might all look the same, but the best electric scooters are not all created equal</p>
Tech

Best electric scooters for adults 2024, tried and tested

<p>It comes with a built-in USB-C cable </p>
Prime Day

I’ve tested dozens of power banks – and my favourite has 50% off

<p>Need something to play? A handful of the latest PS5 games are also on offer, with prices starting around £15 </p>
Prime Day

I’ve found the best Xbox and PS5 accessory deals in the Prime Day sale

<p>Need something to play? A handful of the latest PS5 games are also on offer, with prices starting around £15 </p>
Prime Day

I’ve found the best Xbox and PS5 accessory deals in the Prime Day sale

<p>Need to upgrade your tablet? Now’s the time to do it</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Best iPad deals in October 2024: Cheapest prices on Apple tablets

<p>We’ve reviewed all of the brand’s earbuds and can vouch for their performance</p>
Headphones & Earphones

Cheap AirPods UK 2024: Best deals on Apple’s earbuds

<p>You can get an iPad for as little as £320, or spend much less on the £70 Fire HD 8 kids </p>
Laptops & Tablets

Best tablet deals for October 2024

<p>We only recommend budget-friendly laptops and brands we’ve tested, so we know they’re not rubbish</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Best laptop deals in October 2024

<p>The controller has a look that’s inspired by the PlayStation 1 </p>
Video Games & Consoles

Where to pre-order the PS5 30th-anniversary controller in the UK

<p>Ruth Wilson and Michael Sheen as Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew in A Very Royal Scandal</p>
Television

Where to watch A Very Royal Scandal in the UK

<p>You’ve a wider choice of laptop than ever, with designs suited for entertainment, gaming and productivity. </p>
Laptops & Tablets

Best laptops for 2024, tested and rated

<p>Sony’s launched the LinkBuds Fit, LinkBuds Open and LinkBuds Speaker </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Forget the AirPods 4, I’m getting Sony’s new earbuds instead

<p>From the camera improvements to display, here’s what I thought of the new launch </p>
Phones & Accessories

iPhone 16 Pro review: It could be revolutionary, but isn’t yet

<p>There are absolutely no differences between the iPhone 16 and the Plus, apart from their size, battery life and price</p>
Phones & Accessories

iPhone 16 review: More than just bold colours?

<p>Our tech writer assessed everything from call controls and ear detection to adaptive audio and noise cancellation </p>
Headphones & Earphones

AirPods 4 review: Are these Apple’s best-value earbuds?

Headphones & Earphones

AirPods 4 review: Are these Apple’s best-value earbuds?

<p>Our tech writer assessed everything from call controls and ear detection to adaptive audio and noise cancellation </p>
<p>A release date for the Whoop 5.0 could be forthcoming </p>
Sports & Fitness

Whoop 5.0 rumours: Everything we know so far

<p>You need one to play physical games and Blu-Ray movies </p>
Video Games & Consoles

The PS5 Pro doesn’t have a disc drive – but here’s where to buy one

<p>The headset will start shipping from 13 October </p>
Tech

Meta’s cheaper version of its VR headset is available to pre-order now

<p>The Pixel Buds Pro 2 launch in four colourways: hazel, porcelain, peony and wintergreen </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: Google’s best wireless earbuds yet

<p>The Pixel Buds Pro 2 launch in four colourways: hazel, porcelain, peony and wintergreen </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: Google’s best wireless earbuds yet

<p>You can pop off your PS5 slim’s covers, but you’ll need to spend £69.99 on a whole new DualSense pad if you want a matching controller </p>
Video Games & Consoles

Sony’s announced something unexpected – here’s what to know

<p>You can save on a Disney+ subscription for a limited time </p>
Television

Agatha All Along is streaming now - here’s how to watch

<p>Google uses Gemini AI to summarise episodes, making it easy to get back up to speed when new seasons arrive </p>
Tech

Google TV Streamer review: Sleek streaming box

<p>Most cases have a gap for the new camera control button, but some have covers that work with it </p>
Phones & Accessories

Best iPhone 16 cases 2024, according to a tech critic

<p>Jude Bellingham is this year’s cover star </p>
Video Games & Consoles

Best EA FC 25 pre-order deals and bonuses as early access begins

<p>All four iPhone 16 models feature a new camera control button </p>
Phones & Accessories

These are the best iPhone 16 deals, according to a tech expert

<p>The newer Pixel 9 series launched last month, but the Pixel 8 Pro is still a stellar smartphone with a great camera </p>
Phones & Accessories

Pixel 8 Pro deal: Get a £250 discount and a £100 Currys voucher

<p>After testing each water flosser, we used ordinary tape floss to find out if the job was done properly</p>
Beauty

Best water flossers and Waterpiks 2024, tried and tested

<p>All four iPhone 16 models feature a new camera control button </p>
Phones & Accessories

These are the best iPhone 16 deals, according to a tech expert

<p>The newer Pixel 9 series launched last month, but the Pixel 8 Pro is still a stellar smartphone with a great camera </p>
Phones & Accessories

Pixel 8 Pro deal: Get a £250 discount and a £100 Currys voucher

<p>After testing each water flosser, we used ordinary tape floss to find out if the job was done properly</p>
Beauty

Best water flossers and Waterpiks 2024, tried and tested

<p>Apps on your smartphone mean you can control your central heating without moving from the sofa </p>
Tech

Best smart thermostats that will help you save money in 2024

<p>Alexa comes in display and screen-free versions</p>
Tech

Best Amazon Echo Alexa smart speakers: From Echo Dot to Echo Show

<p>Never-before-seen footage is on show in the four-part docuseries </p>
Television

Where to watch After Baywatch in the UK

<p>This year the gap is starting to close between the basic and pro models </p>
Phones & Accessories

iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16 Pro: Which should you buy?

<p>We put these top-rated digital photo frames through their paces over a few months</p>
Tech

Best digital photo frames 2024

<p>It’s been ten years since the first Apple Watch was announced in September 2014</p>
Tech

Apple Watch series 10 review: Is the latest model worth it?

<p>Could they tempt users away from Apple’s AirTag </p>
Phones & Accessories

Tile’s new Bluetooth trackers feature an SOS button for emergencies

<p>The period drama, set in feudal Japan, has been hailed as the next <em>Game of Thrones </em></p>
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Shogun won 18 Emmy awards – here’s how to watch the series for £1.99

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