Although it’s not law yet, the Guardian reported that the US is considering banning any device bigger than a smartphone from hand luggage if you’re flying to the US from the UK. If you have questions around whether you can take your laptop on-board a plane, see our dedicated article. That would mean no tablets or laptops to keep you entertained – or working – on some transatlantic flights. For now though, here are the rules....

It’s the sort of scene that should immediately get even a casual comics fan’s attention, but the film is coy about the character – and who’s playing them. The answers are out there, so here’s what you need to know – including what it means for the sequel, and how we might have seen a lot more from them in the movie. Naturally, there will be spoilers from here on out....

Since the game is removed from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against both the companies. As soon as Apple banned Fortnite, in response, Epic Games mocked Apple by releasing a video called, “Nineteen Eighty Fortnite”. This video was similar to Apple’s famous AD from 1984 that served to take a stand against IBM’s dominance in the tech business. Yes, you can still play the installed game on your mobile, but, you’ll not be able to update it....

I’m running Windows XP, should I upgrade to Windows 10? The simple answer to this question is yes, and we’ll explain why. Assuming we convince you, the question is whether you should upgrade your existing machine or go and buy completely new hardware – we’ll tackle this, too. One reason why you might not want to upgrade is if you’re running old specialist software which won’t run on Windows 10. See: How to install Windows 10....

Alongside the Surface Duo smartphone, we also saw a larger dual-screen device called the Surface Neo. This would run on a new version of Windows known as Windows 10X, with both initially scheduled for a ‘Holiday 2020’ launch. However, following a series of delays and uncertainty about its future, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 is not coming to market in 2021, and most likely never will in its current form....

However, the company tore up those plans with the release of Windows 11, which went from abstract concept to official announcement in a matter of weeks. The cancellation of Windows 10X influenced Microsoft’s decision, but Satya Nadella and Co had clearly been considering a new desktop OS for a while. With no assurances regarding Windows 11’s lifespan, it’s logical we’ll see a successor at some point. Microsoft is thought to be working on Windows 12 internally, and it could be just two years away....

This cements Windows’ position as the most popular desktop operating system worldwide. Apple’s macOS is a distant second, accounting for around 15% of all devices according to StatCounter. That gap is only increasing, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also revealing that Windows increased its market share in Q4 of 2021. However, it’s not clear how many of the 1.4 billion PCs are running Windows 11. Microsoft has been encouraging people to make the switch, with all compatible Windows 10 devices now eligible for the free upgrade....

Design & Build Quality Unlike the Redmi Buds 3 Pro I reviewed recently, and was rather fond of, the Xiaomi Buds opt for a design that incorporates stems rather than just buds. This gives them more of an Apple AirPod Pro vibe. The speaker casing is set at an angle to make them a comfortable fit in the ear, while you’ll also notice a silver speaker grill on the casing which is used to provide the Active Noise Cancellation....

Once again manufactured by Xiaomi subsidiary Huami, the Mi Smart Band 5 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors with extraordinary battery life claims of up to 14 days on the model destined for the UK and Europe. How much does the Mi Smart Band 5 cost? Pricing is as attractive as ever with the Band 5 coming in at £39.99/€39.99 in the UK and Europe. In China there are two variants, one with the addition of NFC costing ¥229 (around £26 / US$32 / AU$47 / €28) and one without at ¥189 (around £21 / US$27 / AU$39 / €23)....

Is the technology more impressive than 7.1 surround sound, offered by most high-end gaming headsets? We’ve spent a lot of time gaming with the Spearhead VRX, and we think it’s one of the best gaming headsets on the market right now. Carry on reading to find out why! 1More Spearhead VRX: Pricing and availability The high-end price tag means that the Spearhead VRX has to compete with top headsets from reputable companies including the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2, and the SteelSeries Arctis Pro, and certainly has its job cut out....

It’s been a big year for tech. We got our first 1-inch smartphone camera sensor, Apple began its first halting steps away from the notch, and there’s even still time left for Elon to destroy Twitter for good. But what were the best, the worst, and the weirdest products to hit the market this year? Dom, Henry, and Lewis are ready to pick through the wreckage of the year and share their favourites – and more....

When asked, ‘Do you intend to upgrade to an iPhone 5?’ 31 percent of poll respondents said that they were planning to buy the iPhone 5, but the biggest section of the vote went to the option “No, I’m sticking with Android”. This is an intriguing statistic as the Google Android platform has a larger market share than Apple, but only just pips the Californian company in this poll – which is solely about upgrading to the latest iPhone only – suggesting that the iPhone 5 will be incredibly popular....

It is with deep sadness that PC Advisor recently learned of the untimely death of Julian Moss, who lost a long and bravely fought battle with cancer on Friday October 24 2014, at the age of only 61. For many years Julian was a valued and hugely popular contributor to PC Advisor. Regular readers will remember him principally as the editor of the Helproom and Helpline sections of the magazine....

Breathe new life into your Windows PC or laptop with Abelssoft PC Fresh – Tech Advisor is giving away a free licence of the PC optimisation suite (worth £28.08) to all readers, but this offer is available today only! We’ve teamed up with our German colleagues at PC-Welt to bring you a selection of premium software downloads in the run-up to Christmas. This is the third offering, following last week’s Revo Uninstaller Pro and Soda PDF Desktop Standard 12, and there are many more to come – keep your eyes peeled for the goodies....

This is a comprehensive package for backup and recovery, with all the bells and whistles you could want, including the key addition for this year’s product, online storage. Backing up essential data to a second hard drive is good, backing up to a local network server is better, but sending it offsite to a file server on the Internet is best, if you want to safeguard against catastrophes like flood and fire....

Alcatel OneTouch Go Watch review: Price and availability Alcatel OneTouch hasn’t announced UK pricing information for the OneTouch Go Watch yet, but it’s set to be around 129 Euros so you can expect it to be pretty cheap. The slightly more premium Alcatel OneTouch Watch is only £99 so that should give you some idea of how low the price tag will be. It’ll hit the shelves at some point in November, but there’s no exact release date just yet....

Alita (Rosa Salazar), now rebooted with a new body, must navigate the throws of adolescence and identity, complicated by a past life she struggles to recall but which leaves her with deadly combat skills. While the premise of reanimating a found brain into an assembled body re-imagines the canonical trope of Frankenstein’s monster, this sense of assemblage is more far reaching than plot alone. The film combines a few creative forces: first there’s Yukito Kishiro, who wrote the original Japanese manga series Gunnm in the 1990s, then producer James Cameron who also wrote the screenplay, and finally Robert Rodriguez, who directed the film....

It was thought for a time that the 2001 novel might be too difficult to film given the expansive descriptions of the meetings of gods, but with Gaiman himself closely involved, the first season delivered. With old and new fans on board, here’s everything you need to know about the new season. When does American Gods season 2 start? Neil Gaiman has said American Gods season 2 will be back on 11 March 2019 – two years after the show’s 2017 debut....

For the fourth year since it began in 2008, Apple has decided not to run its 12 Days of Christmas promotion, disappointing many iTunes users who’ve loved getting a free gift each day during the holiday period. The 12 Days of Christmas promotion used to run from Boxing day (26 December) until 6 January, with each gift available for free for 24 hours, downloadable through a dedicated 12 Days of Christmas iOS app....

Also check out what Microsoft had in store the previous day. Apple October Event as it happened: New MacBook Pro 2016 On the week of the Apple laptop’s 25th anniversary, Apple has just announced the best MacBook Pro yet. There are 13- and 15in models that are significantly thinner and lighter than their predecessors, complete with a two times larger Force Touch trackpad and a new context-sensitive Retina display Touch Bar that replaces the row of Function keys....