Oppo and OnePlus Confirm the Worst – Smartphone Prices Are Set to Soar and You only Have a Few Days...
Oppo announced that, beginning 16 March 2026, select mid‑range models in its A and K series as well as OnePlus devices will see price increases in China due to rising component costs. The hike excludes flagship Find and Reno lines, which remain price‑stable. The surge in RAM and high‑speed storage prices is linked to heightened AI‑related demand across the electronics supply chain. Analysts view the move as a possible early indicator of broader pricing pressure for Android manufacturers.
Patagonia's Climbing Backpack Might Just Be the Perfect Rugged Weekender Bag for Couples
Patagonia’s 44‑liter Free Wall Pack, originally built for two‑person big‑wall climbs, is being highlighted as an ideal rugged weekend bag for couples. The pack features abrasion‑resistant 420‑denier recycled nylon, PFAS‑free DWR coating, and offset webbing loops for versatile gear attachment, while...
I've Always Wanted This "Excellent" 55in Fire TV – Now It's Cheaper than Ever
Amazon’s 55‑inch Fire TV Omni QLED is now on sale for £449.99, a 40 % discount from its original £749.99 price. The QLED panel supports 4K resolution with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ Adaptive, but only offers a 60 Hz refresh rate and...
I Watched Netflix on the New Echo Show 8 – Here Are 3 Things I Discovered
Amazon’s latest Echo Show 8 refresh brings a smoother Netflix experience, with built‑in access, rapid QR‑code sign‑in, and refined voice controls. The 8‑inch screen streams at 1280 × 800 resolution and lacks HDR, delivering acceptable but not premium picture quality. Audio performance, however,...
I Tried the Dreamie Smart Sleep Companion, and It’s Become My Favourite Way to Wake up and Wind Down
Dreamie is a $249.99 smart sleep assistant that combines alarm clock, sunrise light, and built‑in audio without requiring a phone or subscription. The device features a 5.5‑inch touchscreen, 360° speaker, RGB lighting, and Wi‑Fi updates, and it offers customizable wind‑down...
Philips Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights Review: High-End Smart Lights Designed for Outdoor Ambience
Philips introduced the Hue Festavia Globe Outdoor String Lights at IFA 2025, offering 7‑metre and 14‑metre base kits plus 21‑metre extensions. Priced at £139.99/£249.99 in the UK, the lights feature full‑colour, IP65‑rated globes that integrate with the Hue Bridge for app‑based...
Garmin's "Perfect Fitness Watch" With 11-Day Battery Life and AMOLED Screen Falls to Lowest Ever Price
Garmin has slashed the price of its Forerunner 165 fitness watch to £173.91 on Amazon, a £76.08 discount from the original £249.99. The device combines a 1.2‑inch AMOLED display, 11‑day smartwatch‑mode battery life, and multi‑GNSS satellite support in a lightweight 43 mm...
This 2-in-1 Strap Holds Your Watch and Smartwatch at the Same Time
The Smartlet One is a 2‑in‑1 watch strap that lets users wear a traditional mechanical watch and a smartwatch or fitness tracker on the same wrist. It supports 18‑24 mm lug watches and popular wearables such as the Apple Watch, Whoop and...
This Surprising Switch 2 Upgrade Is Getting Refunded –and I Can See Why
Nintendo's Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition costs £4.19 and promises a locked 60 fps performance. Instead, the AI‑upscaled visuals introduce a persistent flicker in handheld mode, degrading picture clarity. Players have reported the issue on Reddit and secured refunds through Nintendo...
Beats Gives the Affordable iPhone 17e the Colourful Accessory Treatment It Deserves
Beats has launched MagSafe‑compatible cases for Apple’s newly announced iPhone 17e in two vibrant colourways—Bedrock Blue and Lime Stone. The accessory is built from a rigid polycarbonate back with flexible sidewalls, offering shock absorption while staying slim. It supports MagSafe charging and aligns...
Your Next Garmin Watch Could Have Better Battery Life than Ever –Thanks to Major Platform Upgrade
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Wear Elite chipset, promising up to a 30 percent boost in battery life for wearables. The platform delivers clock speeds five times faster and graphics seven times more powerful than its predecessor, plus an integrated eNPU for...
This Switch 2 Game Might Be the Perfect One for Travel –for an Odd Reason
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse, a new mystery visual novel from Square Enix, launched on Switch, Switch 2, and PC just weeks after its Nintendo Direct reveal. The game follows Yuza Minakuchi as he investigates his parents’ disappearance on a rural island,...
Move over Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – Leica Just Launched Its First Android Phone to Kill Off the Camera Phone...
Leica has entered the Android market with its first smartphone, the Leitzphone, developed in partnership with Xiaomi. The device features a mechanical camera ring that offers DSLR‑style controls and a triple‑camera system, including two 200 MP sensors and a 1‑inch main...
Forget Your PS5 Pro or Switch 2 –This New Witcher Game Has Me Hooked to My iPhone
Reigns: The Witcher brings the beloved franchise to mobile with a swipe‑based decision engine for just under $6. The game reimagines Geralt’s world through short, choice‑driven scenarios narrated by Dandelion, where players juggle four popularity meters to survive. A rhythm‑based...
The Switch 2 Needs a Great, Exclusive Pokémon Game – Will Winds and Waves Finally Oblige?
Pokémon Winds and Waves, the next‑generation mainline titles, were unveiled in a striking trailer and confirmed as exclusive launches for the upcoming Switch 2, slated for 2027. The footage showcases dramatically upgraded visuals, including detailed environments, water effects, and underwater exploration,...
This Budget Watch Box Made Me Fall Back in Love with My Collection
A £30 Songmics two‑tier watch box from Amazon offers 12 slots and a transparent lid, reviving a decade‑long watch collection. The box includes a drawer for straps, batteries, tools, and other accessories, catering to watches up to 45 mm. Its clear...
This Braun Electric Shaver Is the Best We’ve Ever Tried – and It’s Now £260 Cheaper
The Braun Series 9 Pro+ electric shaver, T3’s top‑rated grooming tool, is now priced at £239.99 after a £260 discount at Boots. Originally £499.99, the deal includes a charging stand, travel case and cleaning brush. The shaver boasts Ultra Thin Precision Blades,...
Oura Thinks Its New AI Can Do What ChatGPT Can’t for Women’s Health
Oura announced its first proprietary large language model, a clinician‑vetted AI built specifically for women’s health, embedded in the Oura Advisor feature. The model draws on users' sleep, activity, stress and menstrual cycle data to deliver personalized guidance, moving beyond...
Panasonic TVs Are About to Change Forever – and Its 2026 Lineup Is Already Shocking
Panasonic announced a strategic partnership with Shenzhen‑based Skyworth to manufacture its televisions for the EU and US markets, marking a significant shift in its supply chain. The company also re‑absorbed its Entertainment division, ensuring continued production of 4K Blu‑ray players....
Technics' Newest Turntable Is a Work of Art – and I've Seen It in Person
Technics unveiled its new SL‑1500CS turntable, priced at £1,099 and slated for a March 2026 release. The model brings high‑end features such as the proprietary ΔΣ‑Drive, a built‑in phono equaliser, and an aluminium die‑cast chassis that dampens vibrations. By incorporating...
At Last, the Most Requested WhatsApp Groups Feature Is Here – but What Does It Do?
WhatsApp has introduced a group message history feature, allowing admins to share a curated set of 25 to 100 past messages with new members. This gives newcomers context without granting unrestricted scroll‑back access to the entire chat. The feature rolls...
Zelda at 40: How to Play All the Best Link Games on Switch 2
The Zelda franchise marks its 40th anniversary on February 21, 2026, underscoring four decades of influential game design. Nintendo’s Switch 2 now lets players access both classic and modern Zelda titles without legacy hardware or adapters. A Nintendo Switch Online Expansion...
I've Longed for One Bang & Olufsen Speaker for Years, but This Dinky, British Alternative Has Cured My Cravings
The Majority Move M1, a British‑made Bluetooth speaker, retails for about £25, positioning it as a budget alternative to premium models like Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound A1. Despite its tiny footprint, the speaker delivers surprisingly full‑range sound thanks to an open‑back cabinet that...
Strava Expands Activity Tracking Beyond Endurance with Five New Sport Modes
Strava has rolled out five new sport modes—padel, basketball, volleyball, cricket and dance—expanding its activity catalog to over 50 categories. The update follows the recent Instant Workouts feature and targets users who log non‑endurance activities via Mobile Record. By offering...
The only Oral-B Electric Toothbrush Upgrade You Need Is at Its Lowest-Ever Price on Amazon
The Oral‑B iO2 electric toothbrush, praised for its three brushing modes, pressure sensor, and long battery life, is now available at a record low price on Amazon. After an initial four‑star review, the device is discounted 60% to £39.99, down...
I'm Not Convinced Open Earbuds Work for Gaming, Despite Asus' Best Efforts
Asus has launched the ROG Cetra Open earbuds, an open‑ear design that connects via a 2.4 GHz low‑latency link for gaming while retaining Bluetooth for everyday use. The reviewer finds the build solid and comfortable, but notes a bulky charging case...
Gozney’s New Arc Pizza Oven Is More Compact than Before – and You Won’t Believe the Price
Gozney has introduced the Arc Lite, a compact gas‑powered pizza oven that fits balconies and small gardens while cooking 12‑inch pizzas at up to 500 °C. The new model retains the brand’s insulated body and signature lateral rolling flame, but weighs...
Shark Beauty Unveils First-Ever Air Straightener – and I Got to Try It Before Anyone Else
Shark Beauty introduced the SilkiPro Straight, a wet‑to‑dry air straightener that combines drying, straightening and waving in a single device. The tool uses HeatSense ceramic plates with a sensor that adjusts temperature 1,000 times per second, and comes with three...