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The Apple Watch is the newest pillar of Apple’s product line, joining the Mac, iPhone and iPad in the company’s ecosystem. If you use all four, I’d say you find the first two indispensable, and the second two nice to have. The Watch is curious in that it’s Apple cheapest yet arguably most luxurious staple product. You don’t really need a smartwatch; you do need a phone. The Series 2 Apple Watch was a great refinement of the first generation, fixing performance and software issues into a smartwatch that cost £350 – about same price as the cheapest iPhone....

Asus GTX 950 Strix OC Edition review: Price Asus GTX 950 Strix OC Edition review: Features and design Being a cut-down version means the GTX 950 has 768 CUDA cores instead of the 1024 of the GTX 960. In its default configuration, it’s also clocked around 10 percent slower than the faster chip. While the GTX 960 comes in both 2GB and 4GB configurations, the GTX 950 is limited to a maximum of 2GB GDDR5 video RAM which also runs a little slower at 105....

The idea is appealing – it’s a 2-in-1 not dissimilar in design to Microsoft’s Surface Pro line, but with a dedicated GPU and other top-end specs that put it in line with full-on gaming laptops. There’s also compatibility with the company’s XG Mobile eGPU to spice things up, which has the potential to turn the Flow Z13 into a desktop gaming powerhouse – but it all comes at a very high premium compared to competing gaming laptops....

The Asus ROG smartphone was announced on 4 June 2018 at a press event at Computex, and confirmed previous rumours that it will be a gaming-focused smartphone. Fast forward to November 2018 and Asus has confirmed UK and US release details for the ROG Phone. Here’s all you need to know. Read our in-depth Asus ROG Phone hands-on review for more information on what to expect. When will the Asus ROG Phone be released?...

Asus ROG Strix Radeon RX 580: Price Although we’re reviewing Asus’ Strix model here, there are lots of RX 580 cards to choose between. Prices will vary a lot depending on the exact model you choose, but expect to pay around £240-£310 for an 8GB card. This is the same price as the Radeon RX 480 was at launch and is in the same ballpark as a GeForce GTX 1060 which is the RX 580’s main competitor....

See also: Best Smartwatches in 2015 Asus ZenWatch Review: Design and Build Though it may not be as stylish as other, circular smartwatches like the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch R, the Asus ZenWatch does a good job at standing out in what seems like a sea of similar Android Wear powered smartwatches. It sports a large face, measuring in at 51x40mm with a 1.5 inch screen but is a lot thinner than its rivals at 9....

Let’s begin with the price. £59.99/ US$69.99 for one PC and one year feels high considering what’s not included. On the purchase page, you realise that some functions included for free in other products are bolt-on additions here. The stand alone password manager, for example, will cost you another £19.99/$24.99. Avast Premier could be an expensive product if you want all the toys, though the integrated password manager for Firefox is free....

Although there’s a multimedia version of the display available, this review model’s stripped-down feature set offers no audio capability at all and is the only monitor in the group not to offer an HDMI port, meaning you’ll need an adaptor if your PC doesn’t offer VGA or DVI outputs. Connectors to this display plug in vertically, upwards from the bottom, making switching cables a little more tedious than with the horizontally mounted connections found elsewhere....

With a well-designed music app for iPhone, we can do a lot than expected. We can organize songs based on artists and personalize music library with a favorite list as well as do more than just listen to our music. Each music app is different and built with amazing features and nice user interface screens. Why listen to music in the normal way when you many other things with ease....

accounts for over a quarter of smart speakers and smart displays sold around the world, according to the latest figures from Statista. Since then, it has expanded the range greatly, with many models to choose between and a choice of a smart speaker (Echo) or a display with speakers (Echo Show). With so many different devices costing from very little to quite a lot, it can be hard to know which one to buy....

To separate the wheat from the chaff, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide, which outlines those essential apps that should be the first you download. Best Messaging Apps WhatsApp Skype Facebook Messenger Telegram Reddit Aside from texting and voice calls, there are many excellent ways to keep in touch with friends or even make new ones on your device. Arguably the most popular of all these is WhatsApp Messenger which has become pretty much ubiquitous in the smartphone age, at least in the West....

You may have heard the term ‘phablet’, which is a portmanteau of ‘phone’ and ‘tablet, but we prefer just saying ‘big phone’. Say what you see. If you’re anything like us, you might also prefer to use a large-screened phone all the time, instead of having to resort to a tablet for specific situations. If so, here are the ten best big smartphones to consider when buying a new phone....

Content like movies, TV shows, and music is always available for download. By the use of a good download manager, the time and data needed to access them on your system lessens. A simple download manager can help you to avoid any download failure as the downloading file divides into multiple parts. There is no need to download a file from the beginning when you have these managers for the rescue....

Are gaming monitors worth it? Yes! It’s not even about having the best combination of things, having a super powerful gaming machine is a bit pointless without a gaming monitor. Your graphics card might be capable of throwing out more than 100fps (frames per second) at a Quad HD resolution but you’ll be throwing that away with a basic screen. You might not be using a gaming PC, but a gaming laptop instead, but if that’s got a small 13in screen you might want a gaming monitor for when you’re at home with a desk....

Here we bring the top google business apps for Android that help to keep track of your business efficiently and comfortably. Google Assistant The Google Assistant is your digital assistant that can fulfill all business needs. This smart App is Google’s very own voice-controlled smart assistant ideal for small business owners. You can directly access this best Google Assistant app by tapping on Android menu by long pressing the home button....

This folio case for the 5.1in Huawei P10 is neat, though isn’t the slimmest. It does however let you carry four cards with your phone, while offering protection of your phone from every angle. The design doubles as a stand too, for those long Netflix tinged train rides. Here’s a similar stand by Olixar for the P10 Plus. Huawei has really pulled this one out the bag, designing its official case with style....

When searching for a power bank to charge a laptop or console, you need to keep two things in mind: can it deliver enough power to charge my device, and is the battery capacity high enough to give the battery a reasonable boost? Laptops and consoles will not charge over a standard USB port: you need one equipped with Power Delivery. These can output up to 100W, but exactly how much you need depends on how much power is required by your device....

Besides looking amazing, limited edition consoles are just that – limited edition. And once all the stock has been sold, limited edition consoles can be sold at a much higher price. We’ve seen limited edition consoles like the 20th anniversary PS4 sell for well over the original price because stock was so scarce. Here, we list some of the best limited edition PS4s on the market in 2018, and some to look forward to in future too....

Even if you’re not running low on storage space, there are lots of ways these clever bits of software can seek out why your machine is running slowly from registry items to start-up programs. Windows has some built-in tools to help you clear unused files and programs, but for the best results, you’ll want to use dedicated PC cleaner software. There are many apps available, but those we’ve tested here are all relatively inexpensive while offering a comprehensive service....

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....