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As a big BlackBerry fan, the Clicks Communicator is a must-buy
I’m a long-time BlackBerry fan. I still remember buying my Blackberry Pearl 8100 back in 2006 at Argos for a whole £250 – I know, phones have gotten way too expensive – mainly to access Blackberry Messenger, a platform-exclusive chat platform that was the way to message pre-WhatsApp. But it wasn’t until I got my…
Samsung’s new soundbar could be a Sonos beater
It’s not often that soundbars take the limelight at CES, but when it comes to Samsung’s sound bars I expected to see the flagship HW-Q990H wireless surround sound system make an appearance. Not so at CES 2026. Instead, it was Samsung’s HW-QS90H that was at the centre of its home cinema offering (at least at…
30 of the best gadgets we’ve used at CES 2026
Every January, the biggest tech brands descend to Las Vegas to get a first look at what’s in store for the year ahead. CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show, showcases all the latest and upcoming innovations in technology, across the likes of TV, smart home appliances, gaming hardware and much more. We’ve rounded up our…
I’ve seen Samsung’s S95H in the flesh, and one thing bugs me about it
After years of decrying OLED as technology that was inferior to its QLED TVs, Samsung jumped onboard the OLED train and in the last few years has done a lot to advance the technology. It’s challenged LG’s OLEDs to go even brighter. It’s introduced a glare-free screen that reduces reflections very well (but also impacts…
Hisense is promising a lot with its RGB Mini LEDs, and it needs to deliver
A few years ago, Hisense wasn’t really a contender in the premium TV market. It started off as a brand looking to undercut others with cheaper models that weren’t always blessed with the best performance but offered solid value. The Hisense of 2025 is a different beast. This current version of Hisense is one that…
Here are my solutions for fixing TV sound in 2026
If I had one wish for TVs in 2026, it’s not that they’d be even brighter (they’re already bright enough), it’s that they’d sound better than they currently do. A familiar exhort from myself, and other reviewers, is that modern TVs just don’t sound that good. Sure, there are objectively good efforts (for a TV)…
Are solar batteries worth it? It depends on how much power you generate
With the high cost of electricity, solar panels are looking like a savvier investment every day, particularly given lower installation costs and higher panel efficiency than a few years ago. But, what about a battery installation? Is it really worth it? Well, the answer really depends on a lot of factors you should consider. It’s…
Samsung’s experimental TriFold hints at a bold foldable future
I still remember when a big phone meant a five-inch slab that barely fitted in my skinny jeans. Yes, the 2010s were a wild time. Now, in early 2026, I’ve spent the past few weeks following the real-world launch of Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold and wondering if this is the turning point where foldables finally…
5 fantastic apps you need to start the new year right
Let’s be honest; January is usually a bit of a graveyard when it comes to big ambitions. We start the month promising to run marathons, learn Mandarin and finally understand how mortgages work, but most of that energy usually fizzles out by the time the first Monday back at work hits. I’ve found the most…
2026 is going to be a make-or-break year for Apple
Apple has had a pretty good 2025 on paper. The iPhone line-up is the strongest it has been in years, the design team finally seems to be having fun again, and a lot of long-standing gripes have been addressed with the iPhone 17 range. But look a little closer – and crucially, look across the…