Believe it or not, YouTube is the second-most visited website on the internet, after Google itself. In March 2024 alone, the site had 110 billion visitors, according to Semrush. Most of those watch videos on the website or via the YouTube app. Streaming videos from YouTube is no problem if you have a fast, reliable internet connection. So what can you do if that’s not the case? Maybe you’re about to board a plane for a long-haul flight. Sure, you could watch the in-flight entertainment, but you could catch up on your favourite YouTube channels instead. The question is, without an internet con ..read more

The next version of Google’s mobile operating system is not far away now. Android 15 is expected to be shown off at the upcoming Google I/O event in May, before it likely debuts alongside the Pixel 9 range later this year. However, a public beta of Android 15 is now live, and Google has already announced several new features to developers. While Android 15 is likely to be a small refresh rather than an overhaul, there are still 10 new features that are worth getting excited about. 1. Satellite messaging Apple recently introduced the ability for some iPhones to use a satellite uplink to make e ..read more

If you’re out and about and see something you don’t recognise, Google Lens can take a look for you and tell you what it is. But about when what you want to look up is on your screen? That’s where Circle to Search comes in. It’s a new AI-powered feature on some of the latest Android phones that’ll tell you what you can see on your screen. It’s as easy as it sounds – you just have to circle it. But how does it work, and what devices is it available on? Here’s everything you need to know. What is Circle to Search? Imagine you’re scrolling through Instagram and spot something that piques your int ..read more

If you’re a true fan of The Traitors and can’t wait to dive into a web of conspiracies, another exciting show lurks in the shadows. According to Deadline, the BBC is going to launch a new version of the top-rated program: The Traitors, but with celebrities. The British edition of the show was one of the biggest TV hits in recent years. The struggles of the participants, who competed in a Scottish castle, gained even more views than reality staple The Masked Singer. So far, two seasons of the British edition of The Traitors have featured ‘ordinary civilians’. However, the American version has ..read more

If you’re a true fan of The Traitors and can’t wait to dive into a web of conspiracies, another exciting show lurks in the shadows. According to Deadline, the BBC is going to launch a new version of the top-rated program: The Traitors, but with celebrities. The British edition of the show was one of the biggest TV hits in recent years. The struggles of the participants, who competed in a Scottish castle, gained even more views than reality staple The Masked Singer. So far, two seasons of the British edition of The Traitors have featured ‘ordinary civilians’. However, the American version has ..read more

The 48th final of the World Snooker Championship will kick off this weekend at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. In the first round, 32 players will face each other – the top 16 players in the world rankings and the 16 successful qualifiers. Belgian player Luca Brecel is the defending champion. One of his biggest rivals will be England’s Ronnie O’Sullivan, who has won the World Snooker Championship seven times and is considered one of the most talented players in the world. Here’s how you can catch all the action online and on TV. When is the World Snooker Championship 2024? This year’s Worl ..read more

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros USB charging 14 measurements Customisable display Informative app Cons Still a little pricey Our Verdict This smart scale has a lot going for it and there’s very little to fault. It provides a comprehensive range of measurements, nine of which you can display on the customisable colour screen. It also has USB charging and the easy-to-navigate app provides plenty of information, clearly displayed. Price When Reviewed $79.99 Best Prices Today: Etekcity HR smart fitness scale Retailer Price $79.99 View Deal VeSync $79.99 View Deal Price comparis ..read more

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Significantly cheaper than 5G model Strong 120Hz OLED display IP54 rated Cons Poor performance Obnoxious software Unreliable in-display fingerprint sensor Our Verdict On the surface, Xiaomi is offering you a tempting deal: drop 5G from the equation, and you can save £80 on the Redmi Note 13 5G. It’s not as simple as that, however, with downgrades to the design and the performance. It remains a solid sub-£200 phone with a particularly good display, but everything else feels at or slightly below par. Price When Reviewed Unavailable in the US Xiaomi’s st ..read more

The Apple Watch Ultra range of smartwatches is the premium end of rugged outdoor accessories. So how can the company improve over its Apple Watch Ultra 2 that launched in September 2023? Rumours are already making the rounds suggesting we might see some impressive upgrades to the new model when it arrives later this year. So, here’s all we know so far about the Apple Watch Ultra 3 smartwatch. When will the Apple Watch Ultra 3 be released? Apple has yet to confirm a release date for the Ultra 3, of course, but we can use the previous launch windows to give us a decent idea of when the new mode ..read more

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has personally announced an important improvement for WhatsApp, the messenger belonging to Meta, on his Facebook profile: You can now filter your chats. The new WhatsApp filters are located above the chat view so you can’t miss them (see the image accompanying this report, which we created on an Android smartphone). There are now three tabs there: “All”, “Unread” and “Groups” and it makes using WhatsApp more akin to the different folders you likely have in your email inbox. Under “All” you will find all your chat messages as usual, this is the default view for all yo ..read more