Touch bar and Surface dial are new concepts for input to the laptop. Touch bar resides into the Macbook Pro Keyboard in Place of Function keys where as the Surface Dial is a separate device that can be used to control the display in a different manner. Although both devices are the improved versions from their predecessors, it will be good to have a quick comparison what Apple and Microsoft are offering with the new devices....

The ROG Phone 2 won our Best in Show award at IFA 2019. Find out what else won awards. Price & Availability The ROG Phone 2 is out now, with three models available in the UK. The cheapest is the budget-ish Strix Edition, which for £599.99 includes 8GB RAM and 128GB storage – solid specs by any other measure, but limited by ROG Standards, The Elite Edition is really the main ROG Phone 2, with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage and £829 price point....

Asus first announced the phone at Mobile World Congress 2018, but has unusually decided to wait until July to actually release the phone. We’ve spent some time putting the phone through its paces, and here’s what we think of Asus’s latest attempt to crack the smartphone market. Asus ZenFone 5: Price and availability The ZenFone 4 started at £449/$399, and although we expected to see something similar from the new model, Asus has dropped the price significantly....

After running a quick hearing test on the Audeara app for iOS and Android, music will sound clearer and crisper than ever before – in theory, anyway. How do the Audeara A-01 headphones perform in reality? Read our review to find out. Pricing and availability The Audeara A-01 headphones are a little pricey at £299/$399, but when you consider the features on offer, it’s actually a steal. How many other headphones offer active noise cancellation and a customised audio output for under £300?...

If Fix-It Utilities Pro 15 spots existing anti-virus software while it’s installed, it leaves it alone and doesn’t install its own. This approach includes Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE), rather than offering to replace it as some other Windows security software offers to do. So we removed MSE from our PC in order to try Avanquest’s anti-virus interface, but repeatedly saw a CRC error on installing Fix-It. We couldn’t get the software to run with its AV component intact, even after repeated attempts....

It’s the firm’s first foray into the sporting arena and as such these true wireless earbuds are designed to ‘improve performance though music’. To this end, Christoffer Poulsen, VP of product management says the E8 Sport provide the three things that the target audience look for: “a waterproof and customizable design that brings comfort to long runs and workouts, playtime that lasts way beyond the finish line and, most importantly, excellent sound quality....

Back in 2017, Adobe announced to discontinue its support for its longest-running application: the Adobe Flash Player. According to the company, the users will not receive the Flash update and older download versions anymore. Flash versions that are older than KB4561600 will no longer function on their own. Besides, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge also agreed to disable the Flash plugin on their respective web browsers. This was a mutual decision along with the technology partners....

We’ve rounded up some of our favourites here – in no particular order – and happily most of them are free. Just tap on the name and it’ll take you straight to the game in the Appstore. Also check out the essential apps to download on your Fire tablet. Hill Climb Racing 2 Even better than the original, Hill Climb Racing 2 is a wonderful 2D physics racer. Except, unlike in the original where you had to drive as far as you could along a level, there are now timed races where you compete against other players....

It’s no good having a phone with a killer display for streaming video or a top-notch camera if it turns into a paperweight after only a few hours of use. For some, long battery life is essential, whether as a means to stay connected to someone or if you’re one to venture out, away from a viable power source, for days at a time. Bad battery life on smartphones is something we’ve all grown to tolerate....

To help with this, we’ve put together a guide to the best ways of protecting your digital life from those that would seek to do you harm. Install updates Microsoft releases updates to Windows, as Apple does for macOS, on a regular basis. While these sometimes include new features, the main reason for applying them is the security patches they include. As new threats or vulnerabilities become known, hackers and developers race to either exploit or fix them, that’s why installing the updates is a crucial part of defending your PC....

Hopefully you already know whether you want to go down the AMD or Intel route, but even if you’re still deciding that, the deals you’ll find below may help you narrow down that choice. If you’re upgrading an existing CPU and keeping your motherboard, you’ll need to know which processors will work in your current motherboard. In some cases you might have to upgrade your motherboard and other components because they just aren’t compatible with modern CPUs....

Following the same convention as its predecessor, there are four models in the iPhone 13 range – the iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, and 13 mini – all of which, once again, support 5G. The iPhone 13 range is no-doubt premium, but following the release of the upgraded iPhone 14 range, there are great deals to be had on Apple’s year-old smartphone – especially during the run-up to Christmas....

Games have been multiplayer since the very early days – Pong wouldn’t be the same without two players – and there’s so much enjoyment to be had whether you’re playing split-screen in the living room or pwning someone thousands of miles away over the internet. Multiplayer games span almost every category of the gaming world. Therefore there are countless to choose from. Here we’ve tried to include a variety across different genres and games suitable for a range of ages across PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo....

You might want to print a calendar, gig tickets, a boarding pass or some photos you’ve taken on your phone. Many printers are multi-function and therefore also handy for scanning and copying, too. Whatever your needs, buying a new printer can be a confusing process. Not only do you have to worry about the upfront cost and whether it can print a good photo, but you’ve also got to consider print speeds, ongoing costs and a host of potential features....

Best PS4 Pro games: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare This year’s star-studded addition to the Call of Duty series offers PS4 Pro support, unlike its rival, Battlefield 1. Running Infinite Warfare on a PS4 Pro will reward you with a dynamic resolution, enhanced graphics, a cleaner user interface and more noticeable particle effects (snow, dust, etc) all without affecting the 60fps playback rate. Read more: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare review...

With so many options available, which is the best for your needs? Here’s our selection of the best soundbars available in 2022, along with the key features to consider when on the hunt for a soundbar. Best soundbar 2022 Looks great Impressive connectivity Impressive sound Expensive Wide build No Dolby Atmos Using JBL’s own cinema-level MultiBeam technology within the system, the Bar 5.1 Surround sounds incredible, with the ability to easily project audio around the room with impressive detail, creating an immersive viewing experience....

May be apple is visualizing a port-less world, but it is too early for gadget users. This is definitely a brave decision from Apple who replaced all ports and connectors into a common standardized USB-C. Eventually, USB-C will be a widely recognized standard for all communication needs. Apple integrated Thunderbolt 3 in USB-C standard, which supports blazing data transfer speed up to 40GBIT/Sec, slim in size and can be inserted on both sides....

What makes a VPN for Chrome different from other VPNs? You can get a VPN in app form, which will be installed on your computer or mobile device and channel all of your internet activity from any browser through VPN servers. However, if you just want to use a VPN in one browser for certain activities, you can do so by installing a VPN Chrome extension. This won’t keep your data as safe as a VPN app would, as it’s not going to encrypt the entirety of your internet use if some of it happens outside of the browser....

We’ve been thoroughly impressed by the range of headphones from Bowers & Wilkins across different designs, styles and price points. There’s been almost something for everyone aside from some in-ears and a pair with noise cancelling so it’s great to see B&W filling one of those gaps with the new PX. Price You can pay a lot of money for Bowers & Wilkins headphones with the P9 Signature over-ear headphones coming in at a cool £699....

Brother MFC-J5330DW review: price Brother MFC-J5330DW review: Features and design The size of the MFC-J5330DW is a bit daunting at first. It measures a full 304mm high, 520mm wide, and 400mm deep (450mm with the rear paper feed open), but we were relieved to see that it’s not as heavy as it looks, you should be able to lift it out of the box onto a desk without needing any help....