Reviews

Google’s Pixel 2 is again leading the way for Android flagships, but is it enough to tackle Apple’s iPhone 8? Google’s inevitable iPhone 8 riposte is here. It was obvious Google w…

The Google Daydream View is getting an update for 2017. Revealed at the Google #MadebyGoogle event on 4 October, Google announced it was making an incremental update to it’s mobile VR headset…

For Four levels of active noise-cancellation beautiful design notes super soundstage with control over clarity and bass in equal measure wear sensor that switches them off when not in use Against F…

OUR EARLY VERDICT Samsung HMD Odyssey offers an eye-popping joyride into the world of virtual reality as seen through Windows 10, and while its cost falls just this side of “maybe I shouldn&r…

Beautiful design, effective noise-cancelling, and an understated, relaxed sound – only comfort qualms hold the PX back Pros Gorgeous looks Adjustable noise-cancellation works well Balanced, n…

PRICE WHEN REVIEWED £265 AVM FRITZ!BOX 7590 REVIEW AVM’s FRITZ!Box brand is well known across most of Europe but relatively new to the UK. We covered AVM’s last router, the Fritz!…

OUR EARLY VERDICT It’s a shame the old look remains, but don’t judge this book by its cover: the Amazon Echo Plus is a powerful smart speaker that will make your home smarter in the eas…

PRICE WHEN REVIEWED From US$879 HP ENVY 13 REVIEW (2017) The HP Envy 13 has, for the past couple of years, been one of the best sub-£1000 laptops for people who want style and performance wit…

PRICE WHEN REVIEWED $299.95 HANDS-ON: FITBIT IONIC REVIEW Fitbit has long been a leader in the activity tracker market, and is now taking on the smartwatch market with its new Fitbit Ionic. With a …

OUR EARLY VERDICT This is the phone you want if you can’t afford the iPhone X. It’s got the larger battery, same powerful innards and strong camera. If you don’t mind the poorer s…