Ryzen 2 builds upon that solid foundation and the eight-core 2700X is set to compete directly with the Intel Core i7-8700K. Ryzen 2 processors are improved versions featuring higher clock speeds and an improved design. Not only do the chips outperform their predecessors by a substantial margin but also threaten Intel’s flagship Core i7 part. Better still, the 2700X is very reasonably priced and comes with a fantastic cooler, making the 2700X the best bang-per-buck choice in the consumer CPU market....

However, don’t let the entry-level nature of the Radeon RX 6700 XT fool you – there’s some serious power under the hood if AMD’s claims ring true. Sporting impressive internals and a custom design, the Radeon RX 6700 XT is framed as the perfect upgrade for 1440p gamers, with AMD claiming that it can handle 1440p@165Hz gaming with maximum graphics enabled on recent titles including DiRT 5 and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War with a whopping 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM onboard....

Apple’s official page for the feature explains the London-exclusive feature, which is streets ahead of cities like New York that have only just got tap to pay technology. The London Underground has accepted contactless payments since 2014. Users can select a specific card to use by going to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay > Express Travel Card and picking a default. Apple also says that iPhones and Apple Watches that enter power reserve mode are safe to use Express Pay with for five hours, hopefully meaning you can still catch that last Tube even when you’re nearly out of battery....

Connection options are flexible, with dual HDMI ports, both of which also offer MHL, in addition to a standard VGA connector. See what’s the best display? The use of an external power supply here helps keep the display panel as slim as possible from top to bottom, despite the inclusion of a pair of stereo speakers which can be driven via the HDMI inputs or the analogue PC audio connector....

It might not look very different to the original, but the Beosound A1 comes with various improvements to make the portable speaker more desirable including longer battery life, better durability and Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codec. Design & Build It’s not unusual for an audio company to keep the design the same when updating a speaker or even headphones and that’s what B&O has done here bar a few small tweaks....

Is it colourful enough, fast enough and stylish enough to make an impression on the often-cynical gaming community, or will if be engulfed by the many competitor products vying for the same disposable income? Price The MSRP of the BenQ EX3203R in the UK is £469, and that translates into $699 in North America. That undercuts the £504.96 Asus ROG Strix XG32VQ but is considerably more than the Viewsonic XG3240C and our recently reviewed Hannspree HG324QJB....

BenQ GW2406Z review: Price You can see the other monitors we recommend in our Best monitors roundup. BenQ GW2406Z review: Features and design The GW2406Z isn’t aimed at gamers specifically – IPS screens don’t have the fast response rates of TN panels. But for casual gamers it will be fine. Instead, this is a ‘general use’ screen that’s going after those that want a good-looking monitor and the kind of ultra-thin bezels we’re starting to see on laptops and high-end TVs....

It’s a capable tracker, then, but it’s not perfect; Apple’s pursuit of crafting a visually appealing tracker means it’s devoid of keyrings or even holes to attach your own. What are you to do if you want to track your keys or rucksack? The good news is that there’s a bustling market of AirTag accessories available in 2022, coming in all shapes and sizes to accommodate every possible use of Apple’s Bluetooth tracker....

In one short decade phones and social media have destroyed the cheap digital camera market, and we now take pictures at every event and post them on the internet, for better or worse. Thankfully phone cameras are exceptionally good these days. If you want to find the best phone camera then you’ve come to the right place. We fully test and review all the latest high-end, mid-range, and budget phones on the market, and camera quality is one of the main factors in deciding their final scores....

Not everything happens in front of you, though, which is why we recommend buying a dash cam that comes with a rear camera. The two are joined with a wire and video from both is recorded to a microSD card. You can install a dash cam yourself, as they take power from your car’s 12V socket – the one used for the cigarette lighter. However, if you want your dash cam to continue recording when your car is parked, you’ll probably need to have it ‘hard wired’, although some dash cams can wake up and record using a built-in battery....

Espresso makers tend to be expensive – much more so than filter or pod coffee machines. Still, they are less pricey than a bean-to-cup machine and take up considerably less space on your kitchen counter. They are also some of the most attractive small appliances around. If you don’t know your portafilter from your group head, have a look at our guide after the chart to familiarise yourself with features and make sure that the machine you settle on meets your needs....

If you’re new to the whole idea, then you might want to know about the legality of torrents and also how to download torrents. qBittorrent Windows, macOS and Linux In the torrent client community, you’ll usually come across two types of client: lightweight and simple to use, or insanely feature packed. It’s hard to find one that offers the best of both worlds, but qBittorrent offers a great balance of speed, features and simplicity....

Your hair may not be looking its best right now, with hairdressers still just out of reach. But we can help you get ready to go out and face the world again. The best deals are currently on GHD products and it’s worth saying that if the GHD online store has sold out of the item you want, you might have some luck at John Lewis or Selfridges. Best hair styling deals Where to find hair styling deals As with a lot of electrical products, shops can make it seem that you’re getting a great deal by comparing their current sales price to a high RRP....

Once you’ve bought the HTC Vive and successfully set it up, the biggest decision to make is what to play on SteamVR. Here, we round up some of the most exciting games and experiences available in 2019 for the HTC Vive. There are also some impressive VR games in the pipeline, which you can read about in our roundup of the best upcoming VR games. Raw Data is one of the most immersive and enjoyable games available for the HTC Vive, despite still being in Early Access stages....

While the Surface Pro 9 introduces several upgrades via its optional new ARM-based chip, there’s very little difference on the Intel side. As a result, everything we said in our Pro 8 review still stands – except the price. Black Friday might be in the past, but there are some great deals available in the run-up to Christmas. Here are the best we’ve found in the US and UK this December....

Before we launch into the mobile browsers, it’s worth noting that we haven’t included Safari as we wanted the options to be available across iOS and Android. Safari remains a solid web browser for those on iPhone and iPad, though. We’ve also stuck to five of our favourites but there are, of course, other decent options out there including Chromer, Lightning, Ghostery and UC Browser. Chrome Google’s Chrome browser has a wide appeal and comes standard on many Android smartphones so you may not even need to go and download it....

But we still keep it in our pocket and use it like a mobile phone, which is not always ideal for comfort and ruin to our neck and shoulder muscles. We use our phones in such different ways that we should focus on how we hold or position it far more than we do. Holding it in your hand is rarely the best position. Balancing it on a knee or leaning it up against a book are not proper solutions to reducing neck, shoulder, back and wrist strain....

This extends to smartwatches, which have got very good in recent years by offering notifications on your wrist with the convenience of also tracking your daily exercise metrics. They’re expensive though – which is why Black Friday, which is on Friday 24 November 2023, is one of the best times to snap up a smartwatch for less than the usual price. Cyber Monday will extend the deals period to 27 November 2022, but some sales will start earlier in November....

We particularly like the one from Master Lock, which strikes a balance between durability and aesthetics. The simple design gives the illusion of being little more than a regular padlock, but a raft of features includes the option to provide temporary access and monitor activity. Although it can be used around the home, this is particularly effective for travel, meaning you don’t have to rummage around for a key or try and input a 4-digit code....

If you’re stuck on what film to choose, we’ve cherry-picked some of the best and rounded up all the ways for you to watch them at home. Whether you want to stream them for free, rent or buy the digital version or rent or buy the DVD. Bridget Jones’s Diary Is there any rom-com more iconic than Bridget Jones? We don’t think so. Based on the popular books by Helen Fielding, the trilogy of films follows 30-something Bridget (played by Renée Zellweger) as she searches for the man who will accept her “just the way she is”....