Design & build If you’re in the market for a smartwatch that isn’t some honking great Victorian train station clock lashed to your wrist, then this could be the one. Amazfit has come up with a slimline, lightweight chassis that not only looks elegant but will go just as well with a suit whether it’s for business or the track. Compared to the 42mm casing of the GTS 2, the Mini moves down to a 40mm rectangular frame that houses a 1....
Eight month on and there’s now a Kids Edition version which costs more but comes with the usual bundle of extras including a 12-month subscription to Fire for Kids Unlimited, a 24-month warranty and a bumper case. This is £50/US$50 more than the regular 32GB Fire HD 10, and that’s good value considering you’re effectively getting the case, the subscription and a warranty that’s twice as long and covers accidental damage....
In London, the company will be holding a “Home of Black Friday” pop up event at 3-10 Shoreditch High Street from Thursday 22 November to Sunday 25 November, where attendees can expect giveaways, workshops, samples and try out the AR View. Entry is open to everyone and free of charge, with activities available on a first come first served basis. The pop-up event will have varying opening times, as follows:...
But before you jump to any conclusions about performance, let’s look at how AMD has made this monster processor. The second generation Threadripper has arrived, check out our full review here. AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X: price You can buy a Threadripper 1950X for £999.99 from Scan or Overclockers UK. You’ll also need a motherboard with an X399 chipset and a TR4 socket. They’re not cheap: the Asus RoG Zenith Extreme costs a whopping £519 – more than most sane people would spend on a processor....
This finding comes from the team over at XDA Developers and suggests that the new commit within the code of the latest version is going to enforce this change. Currently at device running 4.1 or newer is able to run and update Chrome, but it looks like this is set to change to devices that are running 4.4 (KitKat) or later. Take a look at our best Android using phones and our simple guide on how to update your current Android device....
The first 64-bit processors will be licensed to device makers and based on the ARMv8 architecture, which was announced in October. The 64-bit processors will be in volume production by 2014, after which it will reach devices, East said. The processors could lead to the introduction of the first 64-bit smartphones, which could deliver better performance compared to devices based on current ARM processors that are capable of only 32-bit addressing....
We’re pleased to report then that it looks like Ubisoft’s year out is having some lingering good effects, because Odyssey is not only a worthy follow-up to Origins but a committed progression, building on that game’s tweaks to the series formula while by pushing further and further away from its past. Find out more in our Assassin’s Creed Odyssey vs Origins comparison. If you want to play for yourself, you can get your hands on the game right now, following a 5 October 2018 launch....
Unbeknown to us, we actually saw one in New York at Acer’s event where it unveiled the Triton 700. However, there was no confirmation at the time of what card it was running, although we suspected there was a 1080 inside. Also check out the MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro. Asus ROG Zephyrus release date and price We can let you know that the ROG Zephyrus (GX501VI) will be released on 27 June which isn’t very long to wait....
Although plenty of ROG gaming devices will be announced, Asus has introduced a range of new ZenBooks for those who like a nice shiny laptop. The ZenBook Flip S is also known as the UX370UA. Recently we reviewed the ZenBook Flip UX560. Asus ZenBook Flip S price and release date We don’t have UK-specific information but the Asus ZenBook Flip S will go on sale in September and has a starting price of US$1,099....
It’s a game about gathering wood to build houses, and farming crops to feed mouths, which sounds familiar on paper but in practice the focus is more on how wrong everything can go. Go into it expecting a genteel experience of slowly building bigger and better structures and you may well bounce right off Banished, as we did during initial forays. Go into determined to eke out a basic existence living off only what the land yields and at least you’re not in for a shock....
Here’s a list of the best Android Apps Can Monitor Data and Limit Usage that will help you to control and save money on the data plan. My Data Manager Key features: Summary of overall data | Individual App data track | Set an alert on data limit | Download from PlayStore This Android data monitor app is a very comprehensive option for users when it comes to data monitoring....
With built-in Alexa, you can use your voice to search for things to watch, and there are loads of other benefits besides. Of course, you probably know all of this already which is why you’re searching for Black Friday deals on a Fire Stick. Best Fire Stick deals in the US Best Fire Stick deals in the UK Was: £79.98 Now: £34.98 (£45 off) Was: £139.99 Now: £119.99 (14% off) Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years....
High stakes when you set out your build name as The Beast and put the legendary Bane from the Batman comics and series as your picture. However, The Beast has received a lot of praise through the community by being an all-in-one build that incorporates the very best add-ons pre-packaged no matter your preference in content. The Beast’s creator, @B1810Chris, also makes YouTube videos to guide you through the changes and features of the build....
For weeks leading up to the biggest sales day of the year, retailers around the world discount some of the most popular tech products you can think of. That includes laptops, with loads of seemingly great deals wherever you look. But in these articles, we run through those that are actually worth your time. The next Black Friday doesn’t take place until 24 November 2023, but genuinely good laptop deals are available all year round....
The LG G7 ThinQ boasts a slew of impressive features, including a 6.1in ‘Super Bright’ MLCD+ screen (it’s brighter than other phones, yet also energy-efficient), two 16Mp cameras (one of which is wide-angle), and a Gorilla Glass body that is compatible with QI wireless charging. If you want to get up close and personal with the LG G7 ThinQ and what it has to offer, see our in-depth hands-on review....
The Surface Pro 9 arrived just over a year after its predecessor, and there are a few key changes despite it being a relatively minor update. Most are as a result of the new ARM-based Qualcomm chip, but there are still Intel models if you’d prefer. With the device now on sale in the US and UK, here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering buying one. Best Surface Pro 9 deals in the US The Surface Pro 9 is available to buy from the following in the US, with plenty of discounts already available: Office Depot still sells the Pro 8, so it’s possible the Pro 9 will also be available there at some point....
The list isn’t in any particular order, but they’re all coming to the UK some time this year, so keep an eye out. We’ll be updating with full reviews when we get the chance to spend more time with them all, but for the moment this is what we think after spending some hands-on time with them. Best of MWC 2017: LG G6 LG’s latest flagship phone is bold, bright, and beautiful....
Still, there are a few options out there, from dedicated PC gamepads to console controllers that are happy to connect to your Windows machine, and as eSports and pro gaming continue to expand we’re expecting to see more and more crop up. Part of the reason that PC controllers haven’t expanded as fast as you might expect is that plenty of PC gamers are happy to stick with the mouse-and-keyboard setup, which is still the most effective way to play many first-person shooters, and pretty much essential if you want to be competitive in games like League of Legends or StarCraft....
In order to improve accessibility on the quickly evolving market of GUI operating systems on personal computers, commercial screen-reading software has had to adapt. Numerous screen-reading solutions for the blind and vision-impaired have since arisen, making the digital world accessible for the blind. By using either a voice synthesiser or a braille display, screen readers are able to read any text that is displayed on the screen to the user....
We’ve rounded up our favourite devices across each of the key categories of smart home stuff, but in each case you can also click through to read our detailed round-ups of each type of product. Best smart speaker: Google Nest Mini £49 – View on Google There are a number of smart speakers available, and they all do roughly the same thing. They’ll act as a virtual assistant, responding to your voice commands, queries and music requests and will also serve as a voice-controlled hub for your other smart gear....
