Workouts is great, as is the stock timer / stopwatch app. There are, of course, hundreds (thousands, in fact) of apps you can install to add extra functions to your Watch, including games to pass the time and remote controls for your smart home gadgets (check out LIFX and Philips Hue light bulbs, for example). The main problem is that a lot of Apple Watch apps are, frankly, rubbish. The tiny screen doesn’t lend itself to miniature versions of the apps you use most on your phone, so you need to pick and choose wisely....

The very first problem you should tackle is to work out how big you need your case to be, and this is going to depend on the size of the motherboard that you plan on using for your build. While most high quality cases do tend to be flexible, make sure you know the dimensions of your motherboard and check the dimensions of the case before you purchase! If you’re putting together a new PC then be sure to look at our top graphics cards too....

It seems that not a lot has changed over the years: we’re still lured in by the promise of free chocolate. Currently, messages are being forwarded on WhatsApp claiming to offer a free Easter chocolate basket from Cadbury. It’s barely different from a similar scam in May 2020 which promised a Cadbury hamper if you forwarded the WhatsApp message to 10 friends and completed a “few steps” afterwards. The signs this latest message is a scam should be fairly obvious, but just to state it clearly: there is no free Easter chocolate basket....

It’s 25 percent smaller than the original (and second-gen) Tile. When you put them side by side the difference is only a couple of millimetres – it’s thinner too – but they make all the difference. It’s no bigger than some keyring fobs and smaller than most car keys at 34 x 34 x 4.7mm. You can read our second-gen Tile review here. At the same time, Tile also launched the Slim....

Pricing is reasonably keen for Toshiba’s latest Q Series Pro SSD, which is available in 128-, 256- and (harder to get) 512GB sizes. Bearing this in mind, the Q Series Pro works out at less than 50p per gigabyte. Also see: What’s the best SSD This drive’s controller is labelled with a Toshiba part number, but it could yet be a rebranded Marvell chip. Bucking the trend of most SSDs this may even be a cacheless design, with no additional DRAM to buffer data before writing....

Transcend ESD400K 256GB review: Price Transcend ESD400K 256GB review: Features and design The ESD400K has a very handy physical button, which can be used for a one-click button for backups. The handy feature works with Transcend’s Elite Data Management software suite that allows you to customise what to backup. Oddly enough the drive didn’t come with the software, but you can find it on Transcend’s website as a free download. The drive’s biggest feature is its lightweight design, where it weighs in at a very light 56 grams....

The Tronsmart feels well built. It’s no larger than it needs to be, poking out the top of our cigarette lighter port by no more than an inch, and with a glossy black finish that looked nice against the black interior of our car. The supplied USB- to Micro-USB cable is also a handy length at 1m, meaning it could easily reach from the Tronsmart to a windscreen-mounted phone. The Tronsmart Rapid Car Charger comes with dual-USB outputs that offer fast-charging to any phone, tablet or other device that charges over USB, and with 30W of available power it can simultaneously support both outputs at full-speed....

Now that we’ve spent some (okay, quite a bit) of time gaming with the Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero, the full review is here – carry on reading to find out why Turtle Beach’s latest headset is so impressive. Pricing and availability You can pick up the Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero for £129.99/ $149.95 from the Turtle Beach website. While that’s not exactly as budget-friendly as most of Turtle Beach’s gaming offering, it is a great price for the quality of the headset and the audio experience on offer....

The report highlighted the power that social media holds particularly when combined with the misuse of personal data which allowed a “radical shift in the balance of power between social media platforms and the people”. The findings suggested that false news stories from foreign powers were risking the UK’s democracy by deliberately spreading false news to help actively sow social discontent. The inquiry into fake news was carried out by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee and focused primarily around Facebook’s actions before and after the Cambridge Analytica scandal which occurred last year....

Like Hollywood actresses Katharine and Audrey, there’s no relation in the Hepburn name here, save a chance to conjure a classy sounding image for a retro-styled kitchen radio – with some new-style features. (See all audio reviews.) The View Quest Hepburn is certainly a classic-looking design, copying the 1950s look of the famous Roberts Radio. More specifically, the look of the Hepburn is based on the Roberts Revival model, still in production today in DAB/FM form....

It offers the smallest form factor, highest speeds and greater power efficiency, and the price premium isn’t as significant as it once was. To differentiate their products, SSD makers have embraced the new Gen 4 standard for these devices, creating more price strata. At the top end of this scale, we’ve products like the Seagate FireCuda 530, WD Black SN850 and Samsung 980 Pro all exceeding 7,000MB/s read speeds on PCIe 4....

Starling Bank is one such venture, offering the UK’s first app-only current account. We take a look at what it has to tempt you to switch from your current bank, and whether it poses any risk to your wealth. If you’re a student and looking to set up your first account, then be sure to also check out our Best student current accounts guide. What is a Challenger bank? This is a term that’s appearing more readily in the finance market these days....

BBC Micro Bit UK release date: When is the BBC Micro Bit coming out? Following delays caused by issues with the Micro Bit’s power supply, the micro computer was handed out to every Year 7 school child in the UK on 22 March. Those who pre-order the Micro Bit now (see below) should get it in early July. BBC Micro Bit UK price: Who will get a free BBC Micro Bit?...

Don’t worry, while there may not be an official reboot of the console, there is a way to buy retro Sega MegaDrive games online in the UK – and there’s even a third-party console that offers SNES Classic Mini-esque features. Read on to find out more. If you’re looking for something a little more modern, check out the best games coming out in 2018. Buying Sega MegaDrive games – a warning Before we showcase some of the best places to pick up classic Sega MegaDrive games in the UK, we should first explain the difference between PAL and NTSC – something you should be looking out for when buying retro games online....

During a presentation at Microsoft’s Inspire partner event, Windows Enterprise Marketing Director Melissa Grant announced that commercial versions of Windows 11 will use dark mode by default. The news came as a slight surprise, particularly as the mode was only introduced to Windows 10 in May 2019, but this can easily be customised in Settings. However, it now looks like that won’t be the case. In a message to BetaNews, a spokesperson from Microsoft has now confirmed that it will “ship Windows 11 SKUs in light mode on by default”....

Xbox One VR UK release date rumours: When will Xbox One VR be announced? The biggest question that Xbox fans are asking at the moment is “When will the Xbox One VR be announced?” and while the rumours could be just that – rumours – the latest reports claim that we may be seeing an Xbox-orientated virtual reality headset announced at E3 2016 alongside the rumoured upgraded, slimmer Xbox One S....

Also see: What to expect at CES 2017 and our Xiaomi Mi Mix review Mi CES 2017: How to re-watch Xiaomi live stream Xiaomi’s ‘A Glimpse Into The Future’ keynote took place on Thursday 5 January at 11am PT, or 7pm here in the UK. You can re-watch the presentation via the video above. Mi CES 2017: What did Xiaomi launch at CES 2017? Ahead of CES 2017 Xiaomi was posting to social media teasers of what it had in store for its first ever CES stint, and it quickly became obvious that top of its list was a white Mi Mix....

(Read our full Xiaomi Mi 8, Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro reviews.) Xiaomi Mi 8 vs Huawei Mate 20: Price & availability Xiaomi’s Mi 8 was announced in July alongside the Mi 8 SE and Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The latter was a limited-edition version of the phone with 3D Face ID, an in-display fingerprint sensor and a (really cool) transparent rear cover. High demand in China means it has since been supplemented by the Mi 8 Pro (in essence the same thing but with an IR camera for face detection)....

Xiaomi is well-known for undercutting its western rivals with high-quality goods, so we were naturally excited about its announcement that it was entering the smart speaker product category with Mi AI. However, we were also concerned by how well the Mi AI would fit in with an English-speaking UK audience. Our contact informed us that the Xiaomi smart speaker would support English and should work just fine. Unfortunately, in our experience that is not the case....

If you’re fond of bright colours you’ll appreciate the Xiaomi Piston Youth’s design, with these earphones available in light blue, pink and purple. The light blue looks to be a little less eye-catching than the pink version we review here, although none will go unnoticed. The name suggests they have been designed for kids, but we know of a few big girls (and boys) who would enjoy these earphones – especially at just £7....