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Amazfit Stratos – Very Affordable Smartwatch

The Amazfit Stratos is a smartwatch and fitness tracker with a difference. It offers premium performance at a very affordable price. Unlike other feature-packed devices, the Amazfit Stratos keeps the price right down. But when you consider it’s from Xiaomi, leaders in providing top quality for less, then maybe the budget price isn’t that much of a surprise?

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Does The Thinking

Garmin has a snappy way of summarizing the Forerunner 245 Music: “You do the running; the Garmin Forerunner 245 Music does the thinking.” That suggests this smartwatch is smarter than most! It certainly has a lot of bright ideas packed into it.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 & 10+ With Faster Graphics

What can we look forward to when the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 hits the market? We’ll know when it is launched in New York. The 7th of August launch date is imminent, and the rumours and industry speculation grows as the launch of Samsung’s new smartphone nears. Expect at least two models, based on standard and extra-large Note 10+ devices of 6.3 inches and 6.7 inches respectively, although whether both sizes make it to all world markets is yet to be seen.

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Goes Disc Free

It had to happen. Disc free gaming has been inevitable for a while now, thanks to developments in the digital world; for example, the ability to compile a library of digital games that travels with you and is accessible in the cloud. The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition makes the most of its disc free status and offers gamers a lot of features that fit right in with the new digitised environment.

Netgear RAX40 and RAX200 routers Introduced

After years of research and testing, Netgear is ramping up its router technology. The result is Nighthawk routers, including the Netgear RAX40 and the awesome Netgear RAX200. What makes them so good, and what are the key differences between the two?

Philips SpeedPro Max Aqua Combines Vacuum, Mop & Handheld Cleaner

The demand for cordless vacuum cleaners is growing by the day. In response, Philips brings us the SpeedPro Max Aqua Cordless Stick vacuum cleaner. This 3-in-1 device combines a vacuum, mop and handheld cleaner. Meanwhile, PowerCyclone 8 technology is touted as Philips’ best bagless vacuum cleaning technology, and it’s now in a cordless stick.

5 Garmin Forerunner running watches released

Garmin has refreshed its already strong range of specialist running watches by adding the Forerunner 45, 45S, 245, 245 Music and the 945. What do all these new models mean for runners?

JBL Link 10 Powered By Google Assistant

The JBL Link 10 is best described as a Google Assistant-powered speaker hybrid. However, it stands apart from many other compact home speakers because of its superior audio qualities.

Samsung Galaxy A80 Sports Camera-Rotating Design

Samsung’s all-new Galaxy A80 features a head-turning, camera-rotating design. This is the biggest talking point in this midrange phone, and it’s bound to add impressive numbers to its sales figures.

iPad Mini and iPad Air 2019 Models

Is there much of a difference between the latest iPad Mini and iPad Air models? This is a big question if you are torn between the two and can’t make a decision on what to buy. The good news is, you can’t really go wrong with either of them.

Samsung Galaxy A40 and A20e Offer Great Value For money

The Galaxy A40 and A20e are Samsung’s latest releases for consumers wanting affordable smartphones. They share the same value for money, and certainly resemble each other at first glance, while they also share the waterdrop notch feature. For all that, there are differences between the two!

HTC Vive Pro Eye Sports Precision Eye Tracking

Virtual reality just got even more real. The all new HTC Vive Pro Eye headset has made that happen in spectacular style, with revolutionary precision eye tracking which has been added to its already long list of features, such as world-class graphics, high-end audio, and expansive modular tracking.

Seagate Backup Plus Portable 4TB, Slim 1TB and Ultra Touch 1TB Launch

Seagate Backup Plus Portable drives are compact and unobtrusive but don’t be deceived by their sleek looks. They are big on storage and comes with the latest security technology.

Samsung Galaxy A30 & A50 Yield Excellent Value

The just-launched Samsung Galaxy A30 and A50 phones are expected to be star performers in the mid-range smartphone market. Here are some of the features, and differences, in the two models.

Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 1 Plus trio

This trio of good-quality, affordable phones from Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 1 Plus – have given the manufacturer renewed momentum in the marketplace. The Nokia 4.2 seems to be the pick of the bunch but the other two are solid performers in this price range.

Samsung Galaxy Buds For Audiophiles

The market for ear buds is a hot one, with plenty of choices for the discerning audiophile. Samsung’s next generation Galaxy Buds are the newest buds to hit the market, but will they be a huge hit with the consumer? Samsung thinks so. They confidently believe the Galaxy Buds will meet the stringent demands of those who demand their sound to be pitch perfect, and for those who like the connection process to be a piece of cake.

Panasonic GZ2000

The Panasonic GZ2000 dazzles with its picture and impossibly slim OLED screen, but it also thrills you with its amazing audio capabilities.

DJI Smart Controller – Leave the Smartphone Behind

If you own a DJI Mavic 2 drone, the release of the DJI Smart Controller is exciting news…. particularly if you want to take every flying experience to new heights. The DJI Smart Controller means you no longer need to rely on your smartphone to control your flying session. Instead, everything can be managed from this portable, lightweight device.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e Slimmer & Lighter

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e is proof that less can be more! Samsung promises “More Tablet, Less Frame” by trimming away the bulk while still delivering the essentials of a tablet.

Samsung Family Hub 4.0 – An Intelligent Home Assistant

It’s a fridge that doesn’t know it’s a fridge! The new Samsung Family Hub 4.0 refrigerator thinks it is a high-tech online communicator, shopping assistant, meal inspiration provider, inventory mastermind and so much more. In fact, it is all those things. Samsung has long stated that it wanted to create a fridge that is more “intelligent home assistant” than a simple home appliance. Voila, the Family Hub 4.0 is the result.

Fitbit Versa 2 Packed With New Features

Fitbit like to make regular additions to their product range. Hence, it is no surprise that rumours are flying about the potential release of a second-generation Fitbit Versa: the Fitbit Versa 2. How will this affordable smartwatch, with the heart of an activity tracker, compare against the highly popular original?

Apple AirPods 2 With Improved Bluetooth Connectivity

The original Apple AirPods were the little audio devices that carved out a huge following. Every set of ears seemed to sport a pair of AirPods, reflecting the high-quality audio coming out of them. Will the second-generation Apple AirPods 2 represent a huge leap ahead? What changes can we expect?

Sony Z9G Features 8K Resolution

Welcome to 8K resolution, as seen in mind-blowing fashion on Sony’s Z9G TV. 85 or 98 inches of “got to see it to believe it” vision. So big, so lifelike, and so vivid, you’ll wonder how you’ll live life without one. Sony certainly hopes you’ll feel that way after experiencing the Z9G, even when many of us have yet to encounter 4K TV let alone 8K!

Samsung Galaxy S10 Sports 3 Models

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is already making headlines and it hasn’t even been released yet! The excitement generated by the impending release of this new smartphone is reflected in an avalanche of rumours, leaks and speculation. So much in fact, that we can already get a pretty good idea of what to expect from the all new S10.

Samsung Galaxy F Foldable Phone

A foldable phone? Why not! In this day and age of bold, headline-making features, a foldable phone seems a logical step for manufacturers to take as they seek some marketing spotlight. Samsung is one of the first on board the foldable phone boat, with the proposed Galaxy F offering the promise of being able to fold down from tablet size to smartphone size. Of course, a tablet-sized display will require more battery capacity than your average smartphone. Hence, it’s suggested that the Galaxy F will contain two 3,100 mAh cell batteries.