Travel tech gadgets: 7 must-haves worth packing in 2026
The travel tech gadgets worth packing in 2026: a flight-legal power bank, a worldwide adapter, luggage trackers, noise cancelling and more.
Hardware
PC parts, peripherals and upgrades, explained clearly. From memory and storage to coolers, graphics cards, keyboards and mice, we help you work out what’s worth buying and what can wait.
GPU prices are spiralling: what UK buyers should do now
GPU prices rose 11% in October and about 35% in three months, says TechSpot. What's driving it, whether to buy or wait, and the smarter UK swaps.
Best microSD Card for ROG Xbox Ally UK: 4 Researched Picks for 2026
The best microSD card for ROG Xbox Ally UK owners: what the slot supports, how much space you need, and four SanDisk and Samsung picks with pros and cons.
iPhone Duo inner screen cracking: what UK owners should do now
Apple confirms an inner screen issue on a small number of iPhone Duos. How to spot it, back up, get a replacement in the UK, and whether to wait to buy.
How to clone your SSD to a new drive: a step-by-step guide
How to clone an SSD to a new drive without reinstalling Windows: what you need, free cloning software, step-by-step instructions and fixes if it fails.
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus vs Roku Streaming Stick Plus vs Google TV Streamer
Fire TV Stick 4K Plus vs Roku Streaming Stick Plus vs Google TV Streamer: UK prices, HDR, Wi-Fi, smart home and voice compared to help you choose.
How to set up a smart plug: step-by-step guide for UK homes
How to set up a smart plug in minutes: download the app, connect it to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, add Alexa or Google Home, set schedules and fix common problems.
4K vs 1440p monitors for PC gaming: which resolution should you pick?
4K vs 1440p for PC gaming explained: pixel counts, sharpness by screen size, GPU demands and upscaling, so you can pick the right monitor resolution.
Galaxy S26 vs Pixel 10: which Android phone should you buy?
Galaxy S26 vs Pixel 10: screen, cameras, battery, charging, Wi-Fi and size compared using Samsung and Google's official UK specs, plus which one suits you.
Bluetooth codecs explained: SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and LC3
Bluetooth codecs explained: what SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and LC3 mean, how much difference they make to sound, and what to check before buying earbuds.