IFA is one of the big technology trade shows on the calendar, alongside CES in January (Las Vegas) and MWC in March (Barcelona). It falls in September and this year the dates are 1-6, although press conferences take place prior to the show opening at Messe Berlin. As usual, we’ll have a team of Tech Advisor reporters over in Germany to bring you all the news and hands-on reviews of the new products but we before we pack our bags and jump on an early morning flight, we like to take a look at what might be unveiled....

With that logic in mind, will EA release Star Wars Battlefront 3 or Battlefield 6 in 2019? Or will it be something else entirely? Rumours suggest that EA could be about to shake up its release schedule – and multiplayer fans may not be happy about it. Let’s first take a look at EA’s yearly release schedule for the Battlefield and Star Wars Battlefront series’. Since the launch of the first Star Wars Battlefront game in 2015, EA has alternated Battlefield and Battlefront releases on a yearly basis:...

These figures were published as part of Steam’s monthly Hardware & Software Survey, which anonymously collects data on the platforms its app is running on. With an estimated 120 monthly active users, it serves as a good estimate of market share, albeit one that’s limited to gaming fans. Until Microsoft decides to release official data, it’s a useful way to monitor Windows 11 uptake. However, Microsoft has indicated that Windows is used monthly on 1....

The ‘DirectStorage’ functionality was highlighted during the reveal of the new OS, but you won’t need to upgrade in order to benefit. Earlier suggestions from Microsoft that it would be a Windows 11 exclusive have since been denied by the company. The official Xbox press release following the 24 June event specifically mentioned that DirectStorage ‘will only be available with Windows 11’. However, a subsequent blog post on the DirectX Developer Blog confirmed that the SDK (software development kit) for the feature would be available to all Windows 10 PCs running version 1909 (May 2019) and later....

But Microsoft’s attitude seemed to change during the pandemic, which left people around the world relying on its software for everything from remote working to keeping in touch with friends and family. Some of these new trends appear to be permanent, so the company decided it was time for a fresh start. Windows 11 represents a big shift in design, aiming to simplify the user experience and reduce clutter. Many elements are inspired by Windows 10X, the cancelled Windows 10 spin-off designed for touchscreen devices....

Also see: Best Black Friday Fitness Tracker Deals Our review sample came from Mobile Fun, which charges just £28.99 for the Mi Band. That makes it a good £10 cheaper than the JawboneUp Move (£20 if you take into account the Move’s optional wrist strap), and significantly cheaper than its Fitbit rivals. (See all fitness band reviews.) But it’s not just the price that makes the Mi Band a better choice than the JawboneUp Move....

Price and availability The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro are available to buy now, while the Mi Mix 2S is up for pre-order (and ships from China, which adds to the delivery time). GearBest is offering presales up to 14 June, but expecting to ship the Mi Mix 2S between 17- and 29 May. The Mi Mix 2S is the cheaper of the two, with the 64GB storage, 6GB RAM model we tested currently available for £389....

Lo cierto es que me pareció un producto bastante innovador. Es cierto que existen bastantes relojes inteligentes en el mercado que prometen medir tu tensión arterial, sin embargo, todavía no había visto ningún reloj que incorporara un manguito microinflable incorporado que se asemeja al tensiómetro que utilizan en hospitales para medir la presión. Vinieron a mi mente varias personas que por su condición de salud necesitan medirse la presión arterial con una frecuencia diaria: ¿podría este nuevo smartwatch hacer su vida más fácil?...

Let us see some of the best unusual uses of your iPhone’s camera in everyday life. Scan Text from Any Surface Do you need to send the contact details of an ad flyer to someone? Don’t spend too much time composing a message by reading and typing the information. Instead, keep the flyer on a flat surface and make sure you have enabled Live Text on your iPhone. To do that, go to Settings > Camera and toggle Show Detected Text to green or ON....

With the Sonos app you’ll be able to access all that YouTube music has to offer from singles and albums, to live music and covers. The app also comes with several features to help you find more music you like or to catch the latest release. The Recommended option gives you new music suggestions based on your favourites and even has playlists arranged by mood. The New Releases feature does what it says on the tin and shows off the latest and greatest songs that fit your musical taste....

If you’re upgrading your PC you can spend hours deciding which are the best components to use. We make that decision a little easier by discussing the differences between the Z97 Express and Z87 Express chipset motherboards. A reader wrote into Helproom with the following question: “I’m upgrading my PC and I’m in the market for a new motherboard. Should I go for one of the new Z97 boards or try to save a little money and stick with the previous generation Z87?...

These apps are great to tweak videos and build attractive enough. Here are some of the best Android video editor apps to assist you in this creative video editing process. Instashot Instashot is a great image and video editor for Android users. This Android video editor can easily import trending stickers and emojis to the videos in order to make them stylish and unique. The app does come with HD video output support giving more control over the video....

We are listing out the top Apple watch chargers, straps and other accessories that can enhance the features and protection of your Apple watch. Apple Watch Chargers Apple Watch from every generation comes with magnetic wireless charging cable which is t be placed on the table. There are many great looking Apple watches charging pods and stands are available online. You can insert the magnetic module into these watch charging stands....

Today, we will be taking a look at the best tools you can easily and freely make use of within Google Search. Color Picker Looking out for the right shade of particular color and want to know the HEX value of it? No problem, simply search for Google Color Picker and, you’ll java a color picker on your screen right away. You can easily drag the slider to choose the color and then select whether you want a dark or a light shade of the particular color....

Do Not Use Public Computer: Don’t depend any public computer from your nearest library or park to log in to your online accounts. Anybody can enter into those PCs and depends on security of that PC, they can grab all history of the sites you visited and also your account information from the PC you visited. Do Not Use Public WiFi: You can browse general websites and other educational websites through a publicly available or open WiFi....

Here we’ve made a list of best Portable Chargers with Wireless Charging and additional built-in features. MashTips’s Best Picks: Best Wireless Portable Charger: Anker PowerCore lll supports fast charging unto 7.5W.Best Portable Charger for Laptops and NoteBooks: MaxOak K2 Portable Charger is built with a big 50000 mAh internal battery and 14 connections.Best Portable Charger with Display: Foster Wireless Portable Charger with an LED display shows the remaining battery and number of connected devices....

Useful Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts can save a lot of your time while navigating through the OS. Moreover, it becomes fun to do the work by pressing a few keys, rather than endless scrolling and clicking. Did you know? You can run Windows 11 from an external USB drive like SSD With Windows 11, Microsoft has introduced a few new keyboard shortcuts exclusive to the OS. Though we have highlighted those shortcuts in the tables below, we’ll quickly list them here as well....

Let us guide through the Rogue Company walkthrough to get some basic tips and tricks on the game. Crosshair Placement Like any other shooter game out there, crosshair plays an important factor in the Rogue company out there. To excel in an online shooting game, you have to adapt to your crosshair. Your crosshair placement greatly depends on how fast you can make a kill. Crosshair placement plays a major role in getting headshots more often....

Here’s our selection of the best books that explore how technology has changed our lives and what to expect in the years ahead. People vs Tech by Jamie Bartlett The subtitle of this book reads ‘How the internet is killing democracy (and how we save it)’ which gives you a good idea of what it’s all about. Jamie Bartlett explores the way that micro-targeted election campaigns, advertising, and invasive use of data gathering by large tech companies poses a threat for civil society....

We listed the best Google Doc and Google Drive features for students that can improve the speed and efficiency of the students while working on their next project and school assignment. Share Docs Using Google Drive Collaborations The team members of a group project need not be in the same room to achieve their objective if they are using Google Drive. Google Drive has a powerful feature called collaborations. Google collaborations make sharing seamless....