This means it’s not only the fastest way to charge devices that can support a higher charging rate, but it is enough to charge USB-C devices such as your USB-C laptop that won’t charge over a standard USB adaptor. Also see: Best power banks and Best USB PD power banks The ‘up to 100W’ is important: this Anker power bank offers 22.5W, which means it will charge your USB-C laptop only if it meets that requirement....
In fact, in some respects it’s a step down from the Air 2 but the price helps to make up for this. iPad (2017): Price and availability At £339 from Apple, this is the cheapest launch price for a 9.7in iPad yet. There are rumours of an even cheaper iPad in 2018, though. This is the base model of course, so if you want 128GB rather than 32GB of storage, you’ll have to pay £429....
The breach – according to the firm – was discovered in June 2018, but the hack itself occured in July 2017. Dixons Carphone says that virtually all the cards are safe because they’re protected by the chip-and-pin system, and none of the data from 105,000 older, unprotected cards has been used fraudulently. Those cards are non-European, so if you have UK-issued cards, you shouldn’t be affected. It isn’t the first time the company has failed to adequately protect payment card data as it suffered a similar breach in 2015 where the details of almost a million cards were compromised....
We’ve spent hours working our way through Odyssey so far, and here are the main improvements that we noticed. For more information, take a look at our Assassin’s Creed Odyssey review. What’s new in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey? Bayek of Siwa was a strong lead character in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, but the story was enhanced by the presence of a strong female character; his wife, Aya. This has been taken to the next level in Odyssey, with the option to play through the game as either Alexios or Kasandra....
That’s a great boast, but the Asus costs £799, so it’s not exactly cheap. It’s not exactly for everyone, either: the Swift takes aim at competitive eSports players who need every advantage possible. Two versions of this display are available. The PG259QNR reviewed here is more expensive, and you can save £100 by opting for the PG259QN, which doesn’t include the display’s latency-checking module. Design & Build The ROG Swift PG259QNR emerges from the box with the stand already attached and the base is fitted with a couple of easy pre-installed screws....
The Asus VivoBook S15 is a 15-inch laptop that is light, slim and attractive. And it’s not too expensive either. This laptop’s build isn’t close to Asus’s best ZenBooks, though, so make sure you keep your expectations in check. Price and availability The Asus VivoBook S15 covers the range of Intel Core i-series processors. If you’re happy with a Core i3, which may well be more powerful than you think, you only need to spend £599....
At first, the interface can seem a little confusing, particularly the home screen. This is, in fact, quite simplified compared to the previous versions. There’s just so much on offer here that it can create confusion. The home screen presents an assortment of radio stations, artists and streaming services at once. There are fewer options on the left-hand column and that’s actually a good thing. All of those various music options have instead been merged into a single tab, making things easier to find and access....
Also see: Best Power Bank Deals Let’s start with that capacity, then. At 30,000mAh you can reasonably expect around 20,000mAh to be available to your devices. The industry-standard energy efficiency lies somewhere between 60- and 70 percent, and Aukey makes no claims for having achieved anything greater here. In real-world terms, that means you could charge an iPhone 7 from zero to 100 percent 10 times. And you could refill a Galaxy S7 six- to seven times....
From power chargers (which Nintendo mysteriously doesn’t include with some models) to carry cases, face plates, and NFC readers, there are plenty of add-ons you might want for a 3DS or 2DS – and that’s not even getting to the simple stuff like extra storage or replacements for that easily lost stylus. With that in mind, these are the essentials: the various bits of kit that no self-respecting 3DS owner should be without (with a few more optional goodies thrown in too)....
With the system of connectivity and Outlook integration, making files, documents and excel sheets online with a greater ability to share data online and real-time. You can always download and keep your documents for offline access, edit them and send them across with net connection. We are introducing the Cloud-Based Productivity Software Platforms and Top Reasons to Switch to Cloud-Based Docs. Benefits of using Cloud Based Office Applications Online office implies the features of Office including Word, Excel, Documents, Forms, Excel Sheets, Power Points and much more through the online medium....
While Cyber Monday 2022 is now in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to start looking forward to next year’s big sale extravaganza, set to take place on 27 November 2023. Make a note in your diary now! As with 2022, we fully expect Argos to join in on the deal fun for Cyber Monday 2023. Rather than scrolling through page after page trying to spot the rose among the thorns, we at Tech Advisor hand-pick the very best Cyber Monday tech deals at Argos for you, so simply bookmark this page and head back in 2023 to bag a bargain on your favourite tech....
Huawei was placed on the US’ Entity List back in 2019, effectively banning trade between Huawei and any American company. This caused Google to cease trade with Huawei, and although the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro run open-source Android, they were the first of the company’s handsets that didn’t come with Google Mobile Services (a.k.a. GMS) preinstalled. Sadly, even with the shift to the Biden administration, we don’t see this changing anytime soon, and that’s already proven bad news for the P40 range, Mate 40 series and Mate X2 foldable, as well as the long-delayed P50 series....
Black Friday is still a while away, on 24 November, with Cyber Monday a few days later on 27 November, but John Lewis’s Black Friday sale is likely to start at least a couple of weeks earlier. The sale usually spans just about everything that John Lewis sells, but of course we’re focussed on on all things tech. You’ll find discounts on smartphones, laptops, wearables, headphones, smart home tech, and more....
Headphones for kids are essential tech kit for parents as none of us want to hear Spongebob for more than ten minutes or be subjected to either blam-blam action gaming or the high-pitched whine of Alvin the Chipmunk. And maybe we can listen to something else while the kids are amused on the computer, tablet, phone or TV. With remote-learning and home-schooling, a decent set of kids’ headphones is even more important these days, and look out for pairs with a microphone for virtual-classroom interaction....
Keep in mind, PopSocket still sells its original single unit PopGrip. You won’t be able to swap out the design on these, which is why we recommend getting the ‘Swappable’ option (both cost the same). Look out for the labels when you buy. There are tonnes of PopTop designs to choose from. We’ve rounded up the best PopSocket styles and some of our favourites. For other accessories see our collection of best phone case round ups....
If you’re wondering whether to go for the newer model, visit our Galaxy S9 vs S8 comparison here. Where to buy the Galaxy S8 SIM-free You can buy the Galaxy S8 SIM-free from plenty of retailers, and if you can afford to do it, it can work out much cheaper in the long run. Don’t forget to make sure you find a good SIM-only deal to compliment your SIM-free phone, too....
With Samsung enduring the disaster that was the Note 7, they knew their next few ad campaigns had to be good ones. With the spotlight now on the safety of their phones and tablets, they created the perfect advertisement to not only give peace of mind to Samsung owners, but also reinstall faith into the reliability of the company and their products. This is achieved to none other than the smooth tones of the O’Jays, ‘Give The People What They Want’....
These streaming services allow you to access news, movies, TV shows, live sports, and music as per your requirements. However, the ever-increasing number of streaming services in the industry also makes it a bit difficult to pick the best one from the lot. Besides, the media landscape is changing rapidly as well, which leads to more confusion in deciding which streaming service to choose. To make things a little simpler, we have compiled a guide to the best streaming services available right now....
Media gossip blog Gawker.com has the full Steve Jobs obituary, recently updated. It is common media practice to keep obituaries of the famous on file even when they are healthy, so that the obituary can be published at a moment’s notice when the sad event occurs. Former UK music magazine Melody Maker famously had an obituary of Rolling Stone Keith Richards ready and frequently updated since the late 1960s. The Associated Press has over 1,000 prepared obituaries in its files on a wide variety of public figures, including 26-year-old Britney Spears....
Out in the US from 21 December and the UK from 26 December (aka Boxing Day), you can buy tickets for Bumblebee from Fandango or Atom Tickets in the US, or from your choice of Cineworld, Vue, or Odeon if you’re in the UK. You can also pick up a collection of all five Transformers movies so far on DVD or Blu-ray if you want to re-watch any of your favourites....
