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Tech Advisor from IDG brings you news, reviews, tips, tricks and opinions about the latest and greatest gadgets, from smartwatches and smartglasses to smartphones and tablets, we've got it covered. Tech Advisor is essential reading for gadget fans.
Tech Advisor
42m ago
Huawei took the lid off its new Huawei P60 and P60 Pro flagship phones, announcing their availability for the Chinese market alongside the company’s newest Mate X3 foldable.
As well as these expected devices, Huawei also showed off the remarkable P60 Art (see above image), a smartphone with an asymmetrical camera array and pearlescent blue finish.
While these phones are China-only for now, available to buy in early April, a Huawei spokesperson confirmed to Tech Advisor that “overseas versions will be announced on 9 May in Munich”. Which devices specifically was not disclosed.
It’s been a whil ..read more
Tech Advisor
42m ago
Lenovo Legion is one of the most celebrated gaming brands worldwide, but what if you don’t need one of the company’s high-end laptops? Some Legion devices are available for around the $1,000/£1,000 mark, but few models effectively cater to more casual gamers – until now.
With its new LOQ line, Lenovo is aiming to provide a solution for people who are new to the world of gaming laptops. The €1,099 starting price doesn’t get you all the bells and whistles of a high-end machine, but the core features are here, including some impressive performance specs.
Both 15in and 16in model ..read more
Tech Advisor
2h ago
At a GlanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Affordable one-year plan
Ad-blocker and anti-tracker
Can use 10 devices at the same time
Cons
No smart TV support
No live chat tech support
Generally below-par speeds
Our Verdict
Bitdefender is strong on antivirus, but even though its VPN is improved, it’s still not as good as it could be. It wouldn’t unblock UK-based streaming services, doesn’t offer any apps for Firesticks or smart TVs, delivered inconsistent speeds and hasn’t been independently audited.
Price When Reviewed
From $2.50 per month
Best Prices Today: Bitdefender Premium VPN
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Tech Advisor
3h ago
There are TV deals and then there are amazing TV deals – and this is a real cracker. For a limited time, you can get a free Sony Bravia TV when you buy certain Xperia smartphone models.
The TV in question is a Sony Bravia X72 smart TV in the 43in size, with a 4K Ultra HD resolution, HDR and Android TV. It’s worth £529 and also has features like voice control, a Triluminos Display and Sony’s X1 processor.
Of course, there are certain things you need to do in order to qualify for the deal, starting with the purchase of either the Sony Xperia 1 IV or 5 IV from O2. It’s an O2 Pri ..read more
Tech Advisor
5h ago
Huawei says its new extreme sports smartwatch, the Huawei Watch Ultimate, can be worn as a diver’s watch down to 110 meters.
That makes the watch compliant with a host of international diving standards in a move that appears designed to one-up other premium smartwatches such as the Apple Watch Ultra.
The chassis of the high-end wearable is made from ‘liquid metal’, which Huawei says is a zirconium-based amorphous alloy. It’s a type of titanium that is apparently two and a half times harder than stainless steel. Take that, aluminium.
On the side of the fancy casing is a rotating crown for navi ..read more
Tech Advisor
21h ago
Samsung is bringing back one of its best TV deals that allows you to effectively get up to a whopping £500 on this year’s brand-new models.
The 2023 range goes on sale today and this excellent deal includes Neo QLED TVs in 4K Ultra HD resolution. There are also 4K OLED models to save on, and we’ve got all the details you need.
There are two elements to this deal with certain models getting a whooping £500 of cashback – a deal we’ve seen in the past. However, you can get an additional £200 if you trade in your old TV via the Samsung store.
You do need to be trading in an old N ..read more
Tech Advisor
23h ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Sustainable design
Non-drip mechanism
40-minute keep warm
Half jug option
Cons
Only makes black coffee
Pricey
Our Verdict
The Moccamaster KBG/ KBGV Select is everything a filter machine should be: quick to make a round of crowd-pleasing coffee, low-maintenance and mess-free. It’s an eco-friendly buy as well. The only sticking point is the price – it’s substantially more costly than a basic drip design.
Price When Reviewed
From $359
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$329.00
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$359
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Tech Advisor
1d ago
In September 2021, Amazon launched two ranges of own-brand TVs in the US and Canada offering an all-in-one device with Alexa and Fire TV.
Now, the company is launching the 4-Series and Omni QLED in the UK and Germany. But that’s not all, Amazon is also adding an even cheaper range that adds some smaller screen sizes to provide options no matter what size your room or budget.
Amazon Fire TV 2-Series
The new entry-level 2-Series comes in 32- and 40in screen sizes, with the smaller one costing £249.99. That has a 720p resolution, with the 40in offering a 1080p (Full HD) panel for £299.99. In ..read more
Tech Advisor
1d ago
Amazon entered the cloud gaming sector with Luna back in 2020, but the rollout has been gradual since then.
It took 18 months for the service to be available to the general public in the US, and a further year for any international availability. Even now, it’s only available in the US and UK.
Even so, a competitor to the likes of Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now can only be a good thing. Here’s everything you need to know about Amazon Luna.
When was Amazon Luna released?
Luna was initially unveiled at Amazon’s event back in September 2020, although the company didn’t say when the serv ..read more
Tech Advisor
1d ago
If you’re in the market for a new OLED TV, then LG offers some of the best money can buy. Right now, you can get 10% off the 2022 range – including TVs that are already discounted. The offer applies to the C2, G2, Z2, B2, A2, CS, Posé and Flex models.
This offer is available now until 28 March 2023 and can be redeemed by using the code ‘LG10’ at checkout on the LG website. The deal is also available at Currys, Argos, John Lewis, Box, AO and more – see the full list on the LG website.
Get 10% off LG OLED TVs
This specific offer is currently exclusive to customers in the UK. However, US ..read more