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The Fitbit Edge Is Good, but It Shows Why Google Needs a Pixel Watch A

After years of waiting, Fitbit fans finally have a new tracker with a screen. The Fitbit Edge is the natural successor to the Charge 6, and it has been well…

Eshal October 27, 2026

Tech

Google Pixel 11 Falls to £749: Is the Compact Flagship Now Worth Buying?

Flagship phones rarely get cheaper this quickly. The Google Pixel 11 only went on sale in August, yet Amazon UK now lists it at £749, down from its £879 recommended…

Eshal October 27, 2026

Tech

What tech is making you happy?

A reviewer who couldn't find the upside Schoon's question grew out of a run of recent products that left him conflicted. He has worked in the industry for more than…

Eshal October 26, 2026

Tech

New Xiaomi phone with 3-day battery life hits its lowest price yet at Amazon

Most people have the same complaint about their phone: the battery runs out too soon. Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G tackles that head-on with a very large cell,…

Eshal October 26, 2026

Tech

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G drops to £159 at Amazon: Android budget phone with 6 years of updates

Budget phones are better than they used to be. Messaging, browsing, streaming and decent photos no longer need a four-figure flagship. Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G is a good example, and…

Eshal October 24, 2026

Tech

2 months with the Pixel 11 Pro: I owe Google an apology

First impressions in tech reviewing can be unfair. A reviewer gets a couple of weeks with a phone, writes up what they found, and moves on. Phones, especially new Pixels,…

Eshal October 23, 2026

Tech

POCO X8s now official: 6.35-inch display, 50MP telephoto cam

Compact phones with real flagship features are rare. Most small handsets either cut corners on battery and cameras or come with a high price. The Poco X8s, which has just…

Eshal October 22, 2026

Tech

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2, base model now official

Lenovo has expanded its Yoga tablet range with two new models: the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 and a smaller, simpler Yoga Tab Gen 2. Both put a sharp 4K…

Eshal October 21, 2026

Tech

Samsung’s rumoured Galaxy S27+ downgrade would be a step too far

Smartphone fans have learned to live with small yearly upgrades. A slightly faster chip, a marginally brighter screen and a few new software tricks are now the norm. Taking away…

Eshal October 20, 2026

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The Biggest Reason Not to Buy a Googlebook Is All About Timing

Google is entering a new chapter in the laptop market with its Googlebook platform, bringing Android-inspired features, artificial intelligence, and deeper smartphone integration to personal computers. However, despite the excitement…

Eshal October 19, 2026