All this means investing in a decent case is more important than ever, as now it’s not just the screen that you risk cracking if you drop your shiny new phone. It’s worth noting that the dimensions of the new models are fractionally different to the last generation, so most iPhone 7 cases should fit – but some form-fitting cases might not. iPhone 8 Silicone Case Probably the first thought for people looking for an iPhone 8 case, Apple’s official silicone case will fit either the 7 or 8, and offers protection from bumps and scrapes – though we’re not sure we’d trust it for serious drop protection....

You can find the full details of the product in our r elease article here. Aiming for outstanding audio quality the Google Home Max uses premium hardware for a high-fidelity, AI driven sound experience. Dual 4.5-inch high-excursion woofers promise a balanced bass performance and the ability to play music extremely loud being up to 20 times more powerful than the Google Home. The Google Home Max is available at John Lewis at a RRP of £399....

Transcend is a Taiwan-based supplier of memory and storage products, with SSD, CompactFlash and SD cards and computer memory in its extensive portfolio. The StoreJet 25M3 is a portable hard drive built to be more resistant to shock than most such products. It’s aided by a tough rubberised jacket and internal damper frame. Available in three capacities – 500 GB, 1 TB and a generous 2 TB – we tested the latter largest model....

Xiaomi has risen to be one of the most popular Chinese brands, and makes everything from robot vacuum cleaners to phone stabilisers. It also makes the M365, an electric scooter that is clearly the inspiration for the Turboant X7. From the matt black aluminium finish to the red outer brake cable and the way it folds, this is easily mistaken for the M365. However, look more closely and you’ll notice some big differences....

It performs limited operations such as implementing a complete factory reset, restoring the device to default settings, updating the operating system, installing OTA update zip files, etc. Unfortunately, the default Android stock recovery is a minimal and limited system. That means it can only perform limited operations for a particular Android device. This brings us to the birth of custom recovery. Custom Recovery: Overview A custom recovery is nothing but a third-party platform that performs exactly like the Android stock recovery, except it comes with many additional functions....

IP cameras are great if you want to keep an eye on your home, whether it’s for security or your own peace of mind that your pet is safe and sound when you’re away. There haven’t been many advances in the last decade or so, with most IP cameras requiring a Computer Science degree to configure and delivering poor-quality footage. Today, things are improving thanks to smartphone and tablet apps which make not only the setup process a breeze, but also allow you to view live footage and even change settings wherever you are....

We were very impressed by the Ulefone BeTouch, a value smartphone with performance which really excelled for its price range. The Ulefone Gemini is no different. With updated OS and the innovative dual camera all for just over £100, it is quite the steal. Ulefone Gemini review: Price and availability As domestic smartphone prices keep hiking and foreign manufacturers begin to improve on hardware as well as stick to low prices, the grey market is becoming more and more popular for consumers while looking for a phone....

With the Hammer, UMI blends an aviation-grade aluminium alloy frame and a tough polycarbonate shell with a 5in dual-glass IPS and Gorilla Glass HD display to create a virtually unbreakable device that still manages to be both good looking and lightweight. You might not intend to hammer nails with this smartphone, but you could. And you could use it to crack nuts or even run it over in your car, as Geekbuying has delightfully demonstrated in its own video (shown below under Design and build)....

Vivo’s flagship phones have slowly earned a reputation for excellent camera performance, culminating in last year’s X70 Pro+ being widely named one of – if not the – best camera phones on the market. With no X80 Pro+, it falls on the X80 Pro to take up the mantle. And indeed, its camera system is strikingly similar to the X70 Pro+’s, albeit with a few key tweaks – especially to the company’s trademark gimbal stabilisation....

The company’s study of over 3,500 dedicated servers found that on average servers needlessly used 1000 kWh of energy, producing an excess of 632kg of CO2 per server per year. “Like other industries, the hosting industry has a role in the global effort to reduce levels of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere,” said Amenworld’s UK country manager Olivier Djidjelli. The hosting firm commissioned the research to make a case for its new range of Eco Servers, which it claims are more environmentally friendly than competitive products....

Following a dodgy patch in 2016, Bitcoin’s value has recovered and actually surpassed the value of gold. Right now it’s at £8,392.04, but yesterday hit an all time high of £8806.08(according to Coinbase). But despite this Bitcoin is said to be under threat from several newer crypto-currencies, including Ethereum. If you’re finding yourself baffled as to what we’re talking about, please let us explain. Want to know how Bitcoin is taxed?...

Although, the method of encrypting information is certainly not new. In fact, cryptography dates back to ancient times, the only real difference being that now we use electronic devices to generate unique encryption algorithms to scramble our data. These days you’ll find encryption in most things that run using an internet connection, from messaging apps and personal banking apps to websites and online payment methods. And for consumers, making sure your data cannot be stolen or used for ransom has never been more important....

We show you how to safely remove the file, and explain why Windows puts it there in the first place. What is hiberfil.sys? Windows offers a couple of different modes to save power if you’re not using your PC for a while. Sleep is for short breaks, like grabbing a coffee, while Hibernate is for longer periods, maybe several hours or overnight. Both get your PC up and running faster than a complete restart, but they work in slightly different ways....

In fact, the trademark application is for a yet-unannounced game called Matter. It shouldn’t come as a shock that the trademark filing doesn’t include much about what Matter will offer, but it has been filed against categories 9 and 41, or to those at home, computer game software and online entertainment services. Interestingly, the trademark application does include a “graphical representation” which, to us, looks suspiciously like a logo. This can be seen at the top of the page....

This curious blurring of the lines is also true for the Web and the Internet, as both terms have become interchangeable, generally representing the same thing. Some even merge the two, preferring Interweb. The thing is, these words describe different elements of what we commonly regard as being online. So what do they really mean? Well, it’s simple, as we’ll explain below. See also: Best Web browsers 2016, Best VPN browser, Best Free Email service 2016...

WhatsApp tested a feature to pause voice recording back in October 2021. The ability to stop and start voice recordings anytime was convenient. Therefore, it was very well received by the users. Since then, the company has constantly been working on Desktop app improvements. WhatsApp desktop users get an updated global media player feature According to a recent report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is testing a new global media player for the Desktop beta version 2....

The console has been almost impossible to buy ever since launch, though it’s slowly getting easier to find. While stock still sells out faster than retailers can supply it, it’s also re-appearing faster than ever. We had hoped that the PS5 would become readily available by Christmas 2022, but so far that hasn’t happened. Re-stocks are rolling out regularly, but they’re still sporadic, so you’ll have to be alert if you hope to buy a console any time soon....

What does each edition offer? And why would anybody pay over £200 for a game? Here, we break down what is included in each edition of Resident Evil 2 to help you decide which is best for you. Resident Evil 2: Standard Edition The Standard Edition of Resident Evil 2 is just that; the standard out-of-the-box experience with no additional skins or weapons, and no physical memorabilia. It’ll be the best choice for casual Resident Evil fans as it’s the cheapest version available at £39....

Turn Bluetooth off and on again The oldest trick in the book, this. You’ve probably tried it, but go to your phone’s settings and toggle Bluetooth off and then back on. On an iPhone, bring up the Control Centre and tap on the Bluetooth logo to toggle it off and on. Alternatively, open Settings and Bluetooth is the fourth setting in the list. Tap it and you’ll see the toggle as well as your list of paired devices (and which ones are currently connected)....

While there are plenty of brand-new startups wanting a piece of the pie, SuperEQ is a brand you can trust with more than 10 years of experience in the audio production field. The firm’s OneOdio has established itself in the DJ, monitor and Hi-Fi industries over the years. It also has established itself as an ANC brand in more than 30 countries around the world, and now it brings its signature DJ quality sound to the masses via a range of affordable pairs of SuperEQ headphones....