Snapchat smartphone: Fact or fiction? It has to be said that a Snapchat phone would likely be one of the best selfie phones you could buy. But Snapchat is not a smartphone company; it makes mobile apps and has recently ventured into Snapchat Spectacles, which should be getting a wider release outside the US later this year with parent company Snap pledging to “significantly broaden the distribution of Spectacles”. However, there is some evidence to suggest Snapchat has something bigger planned, with several new hardware roles at the company – not all of which are obviously related to Spectacles....

Typically, Sony launches multiple new phones at IFA including a Compact model for those looking for a smaller handset. However, this year it’s simply the XZ3 on its lonesome. When is the Xperia XZ3 release date? Sony has confirmed that the Xperia XZ3 will go on sale on 5 October. How much does the Xperia XZ3 cost? As we predicted, the Xperia XZ3 price is £699, matching the Xperia XZ2 which was £699 at launch....

We’ve spent some time with the car and a beta version of the app you use to control it. Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen: Price and availability Seeing the new movie will be a lot easier on your wallet though, as you’ll get just £1 change from £300 if you buy an Ultimate Lightning McQueen. The steep price means it’s not really aimed at kids, although no doubt plenty will want one....

The sequel to the popular Wii U multiplayer shooter is out now, and it’s one of our favourite Switch games and we’ve given it a glowing review. Here’s everything we know so far about the game, including its release date, price, and gameplay features. Fans will be pleased to know that a free update coming today (23 August) will include a new Salmon Run stage called Lost Outpost, while a new Manta Maria map is being added this Friday evening and will be available in Turf Wars and Ranked Battles....

In December the company launched a new version with LTE connectivity. There’s speculation that a Surface Pro 5 could launch in 2018. Also see our full 2017 Surface Pro review. When is the Surface Pro release date? The new Surface Pro was announced in a special Microsoft event on 23 May 2017. The LTE version will arrive on 1 December 2017. How much does the Surface Pro cost in the UK?...

Back in February it introduced two-factor authentication, which prevents unauthorised access to your account should your email and password be obtained (by a leak or by theft). Now, as it promised a little while back, it has revamped its entire server network – spanning 66 countries and over 1800 servers – so they run entirely in RAM and have no hard drives. Why are RAM servers so good for a VPN service?...

Hudl 2 vs iPad mini 3 comparison: UK price & availability As mentioned above, the Tesco Hudl 2 is one of the best budget tablets you can buy, at just £129 for what is a good quality tablet. Tesco offers the tablet with ClubCard Boost, so every £5 worth of vouchers is £10 towards the tablet. That means, save enough Tesco vouchers and you could get your hands on the Tesco Hudl 2 for £65....

A VPN also secures Wi-Fi connections when you’re on public Wi-Fi networks in cafes, airports and hotels. Almost all VPN services offer deals where you pay for a one, two or even five years up front. This can reduce the monthly cost by 80% or more: a huge saving. Here, we’ve rounded up the best deals from the top VPN services, including Surfshark, NordVPN and others. NordVPN is still of the best VPN services and while its deal isn’t as tempting as others in terms of pure cost, it it worth paying for....

In contrast to the pioneering but publicly sedate tech CEOs of yore – think Bill Gates – today’s crop of techpreneurs are a different breed. Growing up during the dot-com boom, and fed on a diet of tech evangelism and Soylent, some on this list soared to billionaire status before brushing their thirties. Whether through their colourful Twitter feeds, penchant for celebrity girlfriends or simply the unorthodox ways they run their businesses, here is a definitive list of the most controversial tech CEOs grabbing headlines around the world....

The X1 OMNI is one of the most advanced robot vacuum cleaners available, bringing together a host of cutting-edge features, including a redesigned mopping system; self-emptying, self-cleaning and drying functionality; AI-driven navigation; the most powerful suction on the market; and onboard cameras that you can use remotely. In another first-of-a-kind innovation, it even features a dedicated voice assistant, YIKO, who’ll respond to voice commands. The X1 OMNI’s features There are plenty of robot vacuum cleaners with great features....

The problem occurs when you type your password and press Enter at the Windows log-on screen. You will typically see the error message “The User Profile Service failed the logon” and “The user profile cannot be loaded”, and you’ll be returned to the log-on screen. First, try rebooting your computer. This can sometimes fix the issue. But if it doesn’t, here are two methods you can try: create a new user profile and fix the corrupt profile....

At £20 per month, it’s the cheapest unlimited SIM deal out there. The first six months are also discounted to £10 per month. Head to Three to check out its Unlimited data SIM deal. The full term for the SIM is for 24 months, but if you don’t want to commit for two years, there’s also a deal on the 12-month unlimited plan. This plan costs £18 per month through the whole 12-month term, which is down from the usual £20 per month....

The Durabook R8300 on the other hand is described as a fully rugged laptop, and competes with models in the Panasonic Toughbook and Getac ranges. It’s intended for use by engineers, police, the military, and others who need to use a PC outdoors, possibly in the rain and where dropping accidents are commonplace. So anyone that is prepared to pay a price premium for protection from these hazards. In common with most fully rugged laptops, some aspects seem basic or dated compared to business or consumer laptops....

There’s no indication of whether this feature will come to Android, the dominant global mobile OS. Given iOS is North America’s most popular mobile OS by far, it indicates where Twitter’s priorities might lie. Twitter designer Maya Patterson and engineer Rémy Bourgoin said in a blog post that if your audio goes over 140 seconds, the app will automatically continue recording and place the next section of audio into a threaded tweet....

We’ve spent hours talking to infected Londoners, battling Ekons and embracing our vampiric side in Vampyr, and here’s our review. Pricing and platforms Vampyr review Vampyr takes place following the Great War, in 1918 London. As well as being devastated by the first world war, the citizens of London are caught in the midst of an epidemic; the Spanish Flu is spreading rapidly among citizens with… interesting effects. While Government officials try to contain the infection and maintain order, ancient Vampiric societies, occult scholars and vampire hunters all try to take advantage of the chaos and compete for dominance....

The Vivo Pad was served up as a premium productivity device, paired with an optional keyboard cover, flip cover and a pressure-sensitive stylus. Here’s all you need to know. When was Vivo Pad released? Vivo confirmed that it would be unveiling the Viv o X Note, Vivo X Fold and Vivo Pad as part of its 11 April event, with the Pad moving to pre-order on the same day and local Chinese availability promised for only a few days later, on 15 April....

Vivo unveiled its first foldable, the Vivo X Fold, and on paper this offers enough to make Samsung and Oppo nervous thanks to top specs and a powerful rear camera. It’s joined by the enormous X Note slab phone and the more affordable Vivo Pad tablet, and we’ll run through what all three have to offer. Meanwhile OnePlus has announced a slew of phone launches, most notable the OnePlus Ace and OnePlus 10R – which look an awful lot like they’re the same phone by different names....

Consiste en un dispositivo con una generosa pantalla de 27 pulgadas que supone una gran evolución frente a las anteriores generaciones Cintiq, dado que cambia la apariencia de la pantalla al reducir los bordes en 20 mm, así como la base de sujeción que ahora es más ligera y ergonómica. El nuevo soporte de la Cintiq (no incluido con la tableta) es ajustable para que el usuario pueda adoptar casi cualquier postura de trabajo, ya sea sentado o de pie, admitiendo además 20 grados de rotación de pantalla si pretendes modificar el ángulo de inclinación para tu trabajo....

10 Best PUBG Mobile Emulators for PC and Mac Here are some of the best emulators to play PUBG Mobile on PC. Check them out and choose one to take your gaming experience to new heights. Tencent Gaming Buddy (Gameloop) Tencent Gaming Buddy is the official PUBG Mobile emulator for PCs. It is now known as Gameloop. Tencent is the company that developed PUBG Mobile. Unlike other emulators that are designed to run the entire Android operating system, Gameloop only runs games....

Here, we have found the best hearing test apps for your iPhone. These free hearing test apps will work best if you have your headphone or AirPods. Mimi Hearing Test Mimi Hearing test is a popular hearing test app that is used and recommended by many. The tests on this app can take around 6 minutes. With the simple and easy-to-use UI, the Mimi Hearing test lets you hear the audio in different frequencies....