Jason Statham has never necessarily been the most sophisticated of performers, when it comes to emotional range and depth, but that hasn't stopped him from carving out one heck of a career, and fanbase. It's pretty remarkable that, at the age of 59, his star might be at its highest, after a series of B movies that have done bafflingly well with audiences in recent years.

Of those B movies, perhaps none has been quite the buzzy hit that The Beekeeper turned into when it arrived in in 2024, and Amazon clearly paid attention to that fact. It's snapped up the sequel in a deal with Miramax, which means The Beekeeper 2 will almost certainly come to Prime Video after its cinema release on 15 January 2027.

That's a particularly interesting turn of events given that you can't actually watch The Beekeeper on Prime Video right now – its UK streaming homes are elsewhere. The easiest route is a Cinema pass on Now, in my view, where it's included in the membership, as every other option involves paying to rent or buy the movie.

About that sequel, though. This time around it looks like Adam Clay (Statham) is going to find the deck stacked against him even more than last time. Having been burned by his former associates, the ex-assassin is cleaning house, going after everyone who tried to put him in the ground. In true Statham style, that's going to involve some bloody (and fiery) kills.

We see at least one fight involving a flamethrower that ends terribly for the non-Statham participant, so don't be surprised if there are far more inventive deaths in the full movie when it arrives. This is also just a teaser trailer, so I'd expect to see a bit more detail in the coming months before the movie's out.

It's fun to see Pom Klementieff popping up in what looks like a villainous role, though. She was a shining light in the two most recent Mission Impossible films, despite being given a pretty slim amount of screentime, so here's hoping she can keep showing her worth as a character actor in this sort of silly fun flick.

Leica and Formula One have just announced a partnership, and to celebrate the coming together Leica has launched the Leica Q3 43 Formula 1 Edition. It's a bit of a mouthful, and a whole lot of camera.

The pairing makes a lot of sense, as both brands draw on long history, pursue the highest levels of performance, and both are the play things of the rich and famous.

Based on the Leica Q3 43, there are special touches to draw this camera closer to its racing partner, including carbon fibre elements, the F1 logo on the lens cap and top plate, as well as Microvelour covering, the sort you might find on the steering wheel of a racing car.

Leica is no stranger to subdued colours and subtle logos, but the red and black theme continues in the Leica Q3 45 Formula 1 Edition, with the big addition being the carbon fibre handgrip and thumb rest, for increased one-handed control. It looks like these elements are removable, however.

Carbon fibre isn't a common material for cameras, but Leica's application on this special edition of the Q3 43 adds something unique. It looks sensational, while the additional F1 logos aren't too garish.

One thing that F1 and this Leica camera don't have in common is weight saving: the usual Leica Q3 43 weighs 772g (with battery) and we're not told what the new weight is, but it's still a hefty camera.

The 43 in the name refers to the 43mm lens, it has nothing to do with Franco Colapinto who has driver number 43 in F1. There's a full-frame sensor, offering 60, 36 or 18-megapixel shots, with the lens carrying an f/2.0 maximum aperture.

There's also a Leica Formula 1 look, accessed through the Leica FOTOS app and only available on this model. It offers richer saturation and higher contrast, exactly the sort of rendering you'd expect around motorsports. Once that look is set, it will be visible through the viewfinder so you can see what the result will be once you press the shutter button.

Otherwise, this is much the same as the existing Leica Q3, but brings with it a jump from £5,900 for the original to £7,300 for the F1 Edition.

That's quite a price bump to celebrate the partnership, but this was never going to be a cheap camera.

Apple CarPlay users who prefer Google Maps for navigation over Apple Maps or their in-car system are in for treat. A new update is rolling out now that brings the Gemini conversational driving experience to the app.

That means drivers using CarPlay can speak to Google Maps in more natural ways – such as as it about local landmarks using normal speech and language, or even just request routes that avoid traffic or toll roads.

Some examples given to us by Google include:

• "What park is famous for gorgeous views overlooking the city?"
• "I want to go at a time when it’s not too busy and the weather will stay nice. Is now a good time?"
• "Start navigating me there but make sure to avoid toll roads."

The conversation can roll on too, so you can ask follow-up questions. Say for example you've found your route but want to know the weather for the area you are visiting, you can simple ask something like: "Is it going to rain when we arrive?"

You can also use Gemini to report traffic disruptions to help other drivers, without having to tap the screen.

US CarPlay drivers will already see the Gemini icon appearing on their in-car display when Google Maps is opened (as long as the app is updated on your iPhone). It is also rolling out globally, although we don't yet have a full timeframe for arrival in the UK and Europe.

Smarter cars

The Google Maps rollout follows the expansion of Gemini in Android Auto and Android Automotive cars, which has also been recently announced.

This is different though. Rather than restricted to one app, the new Gemini feature extends Personal Intelligence throughout the Android Auto experience, allowing AI to use each driver's own data to help with tasks.

For example, if you ask it to take you to a restaurant with your favourite type of food, Gemini could suggest a local venue based on previous choices on delivery apps.

The Google Maps update doesn't go into quite as much depth, but then it also doesn't throw up as many privacy concerns either.

Baseus has launched a solar-powered outdoor security camera with a motorised spotlight that locks onto a detected person and follows them as they move around a property. That makes the PrimeSentinel U2 Pro Outdoor 3K Dual Camera the first security camera to feature a dedicated target-tracking spotlight beam.

The U2 Pro combines two passive infrared (PIR) sensors with AI recognition to track people. According to Baseus, the spotlight can follow someone moving at up to 1.8 metres per second – roughly a light jog – at distances of three to eight metres.

It costs $269.99 in the US and €269.99 in Europe, and is available through Amazon. UK availability has yet to be confirmed, but a price of around £269.99 seems plausible if it launches here at a similar price point.

The U2 Pro projects a sharply defined beam of light onto detected people, following them as they move to signal they've been spotted and help capture clearer night-time footage. It features two 3K cameras – a fixed 130-degree camera with 8x digital zoom, and a second camera that pans 360 degrees, tilts and zooms to cover the wider property. Full-colour night vision and AI detection can distinguish between people, pets and vehicles.

Recordings are triggered by motion and saved to a microSD card of up to 512GB, with AES and RSA encryption. Whilst cloud video storage requires no separate subscription, cloud-based AI analysis and detection summaries do. Owners can also review footage remotely, talk to visitors through the built-in speaker and microphone, and stream live video to compatible Amazon Alexa and Google Home displays.

Football Manager 27 will be officially available across multiple platforms from 10 November 2026, but you can actually play it for free from next week.

Sega and Sports Interactive are releasing a Launch Preview version of the game to play on PC or Mac from Thursday 29 October until 3 November. It'll cost absolutely nothing to download and enjoy, with all game modes available.

Should you then want to continue your management journey, you can buy the full game with 10% off. Considering the retail price is £49.99 / $59.99 / €59.99, that's a great deal.

What's more, if you do purchase the game the trial period will be extended until the full release day. And your saved games will transfer over, so you can continue your career.

If you have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass, you can even continue your FM27 campaign at no extra cost, as it will be available on the platform as a day one release.

Alternatively, you can download the Launch Preview from Steam, Epic Games Store, or the Microsoft Store, where you can also purchase the full game after.

Football Manager 27 features a tweaked interface this year, with fewer clicks needed to get to important information. There are new tactical features and training options, including a better integration of how your tactics affect player behaviour during matches.

They can even misunderstand your instructions depending on their skill levels and the complexity of your tactics.

The match engine has been enhanced too, with improved visuals of the crowd and other stadium elements.

The game will also release for Xbox consoles and PS5, as well as mobile via Netflix (FM27 Mobile) and Apple Arcade (FM27 Touch). As with the console version on Xbox Game Pass, you'll need a related subscription to play them at no extra cost.

Xbox Game Pass members are getting a selection of great games added next week, as we build up to Halloween. And while one of those is the superb Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, I'm actually more excited by the inclusion of another remastered classic.

I played Plants vs. Zombies for many hours – days even – when it first released many moons ago. It was my Candy Crush on iPhone. So I've been looking to get my hands on Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted on Xbox for a while. Now, thanks to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, I won't even have to pay extra for it.

The tower defence game, which sees you plant different categories of lethal plants to fight off waves of the undead, was remastered with HD graphics and extra content last year. Now it's coming to the service in time for the spooky season.

As part of EA Play, it'll be available on 29 October for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers only. However, there will also be several games arriving on the platform soon for Premium members too.

That includes Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the truly stunning, from-the-ground-up remake of one of the best JRPGs ever made (well the first part of it anyway). The start of the trilogy reintroduces us to the characters we all fell in love with almost 30 years ago.

It'll be available for Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass subscribers from 29 October, too. However, you will need an Xbox Series X/S, PC or access to Xbox Cloud Gaming to play it.

Other games coming soon include Sandustry, which arrived on Game Pass today (21 October), Dodo Duckie (coming 22 October), Scramble Knights Online (26 October), and The Séance of Blake Manor (27 October).

Also coming next week – on 29 October – are Mouthwashing, and Terrible Lizards. And the first confirmed game for next month is Pit of Goblin, which will arrive on 3 November.

SwitchBot has launched its first-ever outdoor smart lights, featuring native Matter over Wi-Fi support, and up to 16 million colour options. Easy to install and designed for year-round use, the SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights could not have arrived at a better time with Halloween and Christmas fast approaching.

Measuring 30 metres, the SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights includes 72 LEDs across six 5 metre segments. They can be used on any outdoor area you can think of, including your home’s eaves, balconies, garages, patios and outdoor walkways, and can be secured to wood and metal surfaces using adhesive tape and screws.

The most exciting feature of the SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights has to be its colour options. With an RGBIC+WW design, the SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights combines RGB colours, warm-white and cool-white lights, and there’s a massive 16 million colour options for you to choose from – almost too many if you will!

The colours on offer include multi-colour arrangements, gradients, patterns and flowing effects, so you can customise your lights or pick a pre-made illumination. This makes the SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights great for seasonal holidays, like Christmas and Halloween, but you can also keep things plain and simple throughout the rest of the year.

Each LED light has up to 40 lumens with a total brightness of 2,600 lumen across the entire 30 metre strip. Users can adjust the colour temperature from 2700K to 6500K, and dim the lights using the SwitchBot app. The app also unlocks remote control, colour, temperature and brightness adjustments, timers, schedules, and scenes.

Aside from the SwitchBot app, the SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights are compatible with Matter over Wi-Fi support so you can connect them to your smart home ecosystem. You won’t need a hub for this, but a Matter controller is required.

The SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights are also compatible with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings, and you can use voice assistants to control your lights.

The SwitchBot Permanent Outdoor Lights are available to buy now for £199.99 / $239.99 at SwitchBot and Amazon.

One of the biggest changes to Android Auto in the past year has been the arrival of Gemini, replacing Google Assistant with a smarter and more conversational AI. Now, Google has flicked the switch on the next evolution that will make Android Auto even smarter.

Announced via the company's blog, Google has confirmed that Personal Intelligence is now rolling out to both Android Auto and cars with Google built-in (Android Automotive), bringing more tailored answers based on the apps and services that you use.

Personal Intelligence connects to Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Calendar, as well as Photos, Maps, YouTube and Search, meaning it has a lot more information to work with, so the answers it produces can be a lot more personal.

Google gives specific examples, like asking about gate numbers or flight details while driving. Thanks to Personal Intelligence, Gemini should know the details from the confirmation email, or perhaps the entry in your calendar.

The link with Google Photos means you can ask for information from a picture that you took. That might be a restaurant that you passed previously that you now want to go to. Gemini will pull out specific details, so you can ask what's on the menu or navigate there.

Similarly, that might be returning to conversations you were having with Gemini. If you'd been planning something and Gemini recommended a particular store then you can recall that and drive to it.

But Personal Intelligence isn't just about the emails you have and the content of your calendar, it can also be applied more loosely. Google gives the example of asking for a restaurant that "matches my usual vibe".

The interpretation of this is a lot more liberal, so I tested it against my own Personal Intelligence in Gemini, which proudly told me that I prefer "unpretentious, craft-driven food" and that I "bypass sterile, corporate dining". Frighteningly, it highlighted "Parma ham and rocket", a pizza choice I'd definitely choose, while also picking up on dog and family-friendly environments.

That suggests that Personal Intelligence has pretty much nailed down my taste in restaurants, which highlights the bigger concern – privacy. Google emphasises that you can choose what you give Gemini access to in the settings and even if you opt out of Personal Intelligence, Gemini will still try its best to help you.

The bad news is that this isn't entirely global right now: it's coming to personal Google accounts, for those aged 18 and over, but it excludes the EEA, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Nigeria. That's because of regulatory and compliance measures in those countries.

Simba has just expanded its bestselling pillow collection with the new HeatRelease Pillow. Featuring the brand’s temperature regulating technology, the Simba HeatRelease Pillow is designed to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the night.

Back in August 2026, Simba added HeatRelease to its mattress line-up to help UK sleepers manage the unseasonably hot weather that we experienced over the summer. Following that success, Simba is introducing its HeatRelease technology to more sleep accessories, starting with a new pillow.

The Simba HeatRelease Pillow has the same HeatRelease technology as its mattress line-up, which is engineered to absorb excess heat to regulate your body temperature. HeatRelease strips – made from natural granite – are woven through the pillow, alongside adaptive memory foam to keep you comfortable through the night, and at the perfect temperature.

The HeatRelease strips can keep you up to 1.7°C cooler for over eight hours, so you can get a full night’s rest without overheating. The memory foam adapts to your head and neck to offer responsive support and comfort, and gives the Simba HeatRelease Pillow a medium-firm feel.

Now, you might be wondering why Simba would launch a cooling pillow during autumn-winter, seasons that are known for being cold already. But after we tested Simba’s HeatRelease mattress, it actually makes a lot of sense.

To fall asleep at night, you actually need your core body temperature to drop. Sleep experts estimate this drop to be between 0.5-1°C, so the Simba HeatRelease Pillow can help move this process along to help you fall asleep faster.

Personally, I sleep quite hot no matter the weather, so even during winter, I’ll wake up feeling a bit sweaty. The Simba HeatRelease Pillow definitely sounds like it can help manage that, without making your sleep environment too cold.

While it might be a cooling pillow, the Simba HeatRelease Pillow is designed to regulate temperature rather than cool everything down, making it a great all-seasons option that doesn’t need to just be saved for summer.

The Simba HeatRelease Pillow is available to buy for £119 at Simba. It’s a bit more expensive than you’d expect to pay for a pillow, but owning a cooling pillow myself, I have to say it’s well worth the investment.

Only recently we suggested that like the PlayStation 6, the next-gen Xbox console – currently codenamed Project Helix – will be delayed until 2028 at the earliest. Now another source has repeated that claim.

In a profile of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Fortune revealed that "plans" include releasing "the next console by the holidays in 2028".

However, we could see another device before then. It is also claimed that there will be a "next-generation handheld device" by the end of next year.

Unfortunately though, Fortune also wrote that Helix could cost as much as $1,800 (£1,344) with today's component market taken into consideration. The business outlet revealed that internal projections priced the console between $1,200 and $1,800.

That's if the components crisis continues, of course. And as I said about the PS6 in my latest report, delayed release dates could allow Sony and Microsoft to reduce their costs.

I spoke with an LG executive at IFA in September who told me RAMageddon could be over by the end of 2027, early 2028 at the latest. That could enable memory and NAND storage prices to become more sensible before console production begins.

Hopefully, the savings will then be passed onto the consumer in the form of lower price points.

After all, who would want to spend the equivalent of a decent gaming PC on a new console? The PS5 Pro currently retails for $899 / £789 and that's considered far too expensive by most.

It also depends on Helix's capabilities. Original plans were to release a premium PC/Xbox hybrid, which can play both types of games at a high level. However, reports have since said that the plans have been adjusted, to keep the console more affordable.

That could also have contributed to the delay. Either way though, existing Xbox Series X/S (and PS5) owners can rest safe in the knowledge that their consoles will continue to be fully supported for the next few years.

Coming up with a new series for Netflix is never simple, I'd imagine, but there are certain pillars that you can include to give yourself a great chance of not just getting picked up, but also of scoring a proper hit once your show eventually hits the streaming service. I think The Body ticks quite a few of those hypothetical boxes, personally.

The new series got its first proper trailer last week, which is full of arresting imagery, and it'll hit Netflix on 11 November. What boxes does it tick, you ask? Well, it's got teenagers bullying each other, high school sports drama, hints of the supernatural, and a strong implication of steamy, messy relationships.

The show appears to revolve around a dance squad at a girls' school, recruiting for new members and putting those new dancers through an initiation rite that goes more than a little wrong. From the blurb, this will apparently kick off a series of prophetic visions among the girls, who start to see things and believe increasingly scary things about each other.

It's clear from the trailer that at least one of them might end up getting literally possessed, whether it's by a demon or the literal devil, or by nothing at all, we don't know right now. What's clear is that this tone will take the show from a high school drama into the territory of a supernatural thriller or even an outright horror show.

The good news for Netflix is that those genres have done brilliantly for it over the years, with audiences clearly hungry for the sort of thrills and frights that come with that territory. If The Body can deliver on them, I think it has all the ingredients to be quite a hit in terms of Netflix's all-important charts.

We know that it's an eight-episode season, and it hasn't been billed as a limited series, so it'll be fascinating to see whether this is a "one and done" scenario, or whether it'll sow some seeds for more potential seasons down the line – with a young cast of relative unknowns, you'd assume that might be at least an option. We'll know more on 11 November, when it starts streaming.

Apple's gaming strategy has changed in the last few years, not least thanks to its devices becoming more capable.

Not only are Apple silicon-toting MacBooks more capable of playing AAA games, but iPhone and iPad models are no longer restricted to simple mobile titles.

We've had the likes of Death Stranding and Resident Evil Village release on iOS in the last few years, and later this month No Man's Sky will join the list. What's more, the sci-fi hit will include 10 years-worth of downloadable content when it does arrive.

It's a strategy that seems to be gaining momentum. More developers and publishers want to exploit Apple's platforms and its growing base of gamers, now that the games themselves are capable of running almost as well as they do on console.

But where does that leave Apple Arcade? Most premium games will not be released on the service – at least not on day one. With a greater focus on iPhone and iPad as bone fide gaming devices, will Apple Arcade continue?

The answer is a resounding "yes". Speaking in an interview with Polygon, Apple's head of App Store Worldwide, Carson Oliver, was keen to stress that Apple Arcade is going nowhere: "We want to give developers a trusted place to reach users around the world, support them at each stage, and help them build successful businesses," he said.

"To achieve that goal, we provide developers with flexible business model options. That means a breakthrough phenomenon like Balatro can thrive as a premium download, and it can also find a home as part of the Apple Arcade service.

"The important thing is that we give developers the flexibility to make the best choice for every game and players the freedom to play how they want."

An Apple Arcade subscription costs £6.99 / $6.99 per month for access to hundreds of mobile games. They work across iPhone, iPad, Mac and, in many cases, Apple TV 4K. And they have no hidden fees or advertising.

Some of them are big name releases you'd find on console and PC too – including Sid Meier's Civilization 7, Dredge, Stardew Valley, and Cult of the Lamb.

And with the likes of Vampire Crawlers, Absolum, and Sifu arriving on the App Store soon as premium titles, it shows that Apple's only getting started in gaming. There is plenty yet to come.

According to some, Netflix has lost its way over the last few years. Where it was once the king of video streaming, rivals have sprung up to offer higher-rated TV series and movies.

Apple TV has become synonymous with some of the most popular and highly regarded TV shows of today, such as Slow Horses, Ted Lasso, Silo, and Dark Matter. While HBO Max continues to cement its reputation for water-cooler programming with the likes of House of the Dragon, The White Lotus, Lanterns, and War.

Netflix viewers on the other hand have been faced with thousands of hours of murder documentaries and imported shows from other stations and services. This from a platform that brought us Squid Game, Tiger King, Stranger Things, and The Crown.

That's not to say it doesn't continue to add Netflix Originals worth watching, but it's been a while since any of them have become a trend or buzz. And they tend to be surrounded on the homepage by games and podcasts.

But that has not gone unnoticed. As the industry waits to see what emerges from the Paramount+ and HBO Max merger, Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos has suggested that the streamer is set to go back to basics. He wants it to "strengthen its core TV and movie offerings", according to the WSJ.

The company has already taken action. Content chief Bela Bajaria and the head of film, Dan Lin, have each departed Netflix in the last week. They joined around 1,000 other employees who have been laid off recently.

A new executive, Peter Rice (formerly of Disney and Fox), has stepped in and $20 billion has been budgeted for new scripted and un-scripted programming.

The WSJ suggests that Rice's biggest task will be to rediscover the spark that made the service so essential just a few years ago. Hopefully, that means we'll be getting a wave of exciting new TV series and films in the coming years – and fewer external acquisitions made just to bulk out the library.

Therabody has expanded its skincare lineup with a new SkinSpa system, offering three versions to suit different routines and skin concerns.

The SkinSpa ThermLED (£179) combines yellow, red, red + infrared and blue light therapies with heat and vibration, designed to boost circulation and help the skin absorb skincare products. Moving up the range, the SkinSpa CryoCurrent (£249) pairs microcurrent with cold therapy to deliver visible lifting and contouring after one use. At the top of the lineup, the SkinSpa Pro (£349) combines both technologies into one device.

All three devices are available now through Therabody's online store and selected retailers, including Harrods, Selfridges, Space NK and John Lewis.

The launch also brings the Neck & Chest LED (£349), which extends Therabody's VibraWave technology and optional heat treatment to the neck and décolletage. It joins the brand's existing skincare devices, including the TheraFace Depuffing Wand and TheraFace Mask Glo, both of which we've reviewed at T3.

We're currently testing the SkinSpa Pro, so look out for our verdict soon.

Antigravity, the drone brand incubated by Insta360, has announced a new accessory bundle for its A1 drone that could make one of the most exciting flying cameras on the market considerably more appealing to everyday users.

Launched in late 2025, the Antigravity A1 made headlines as the world's first 8K 360-degree drone, which lets you capture everything around you and decide on the framing afterwards.

However, its unusual control system, which relies on FPV goggles and a dedicated Grip controller, arguably made it less appealing to casual users who simply wanted to capture themselves running, cycling or exploring the outdoors.

The new Antigravity A1 Follow Me Bundle addresses that problem by replacing the traditional flying setup with a Watch Remote and a Ring Remote.

The two wearable accessories promise a more intuitive way to capture aerial footage without needing to learn how to pilot a drone.

A drone you can control with your wrist

The Watch Remote acts as the main control centre, allowing you to launch and land the A1, switch between tracking modes and adjust its flight path using a 1.72-inch touchscreen.

The Ring Remote takes things a step further with a feature called Drag-to-Fly, which lets you reposition the drone using simple hand gestures.

Pressing and holding the ring's button allows you to effectively 'grab' the drone in mid-air, moving your hand to change its position or twisting your wrist to bring it closer or send it farther away.

The system also introduces upgraded Deep Track technology, which combines visual subject tracking with GNSS positioning from the watch.

According to Antigravity, this should help the A1 maintain a more consistent lock on its subject during fast movements or when trees and other obstacles briefly interrupt its view.

The drone can track subjects travelling at up to 22mph (10m/s), making it suitable for activities such as cycling and trail running.

There's also a new Wave to Track feature, which lets users lock onto themselves as the tracking subject simply by raising a hand above their head.

For those who want more cinematic footage, Antigravity's Sky Genie feature offers automated camera movements, including Orbit, Fly Away and Spiral Ascent, all accessible from the Watch Remote.

Because the A1 captures 360-degree footage at up to 8K resolution, you can also reframe your videos afterwards, creating multiple perspectives from a single flight.

A more accessible way to fly

The bundle includes new Full-Coverage Propeller Guards, which enclose the drone's propellers and work alongside its omnidirectional obstacle-avoidance system for added safety when flying the drone close to subjects.

With the guards and high-capacity battery installed, the A1 weighs 351g and offers up to 23 minutes of flight time.

The Watch Remote and Ring Remote both carry IP67 water-resistance ratings and promise more than five hours of battery life.

Perhaps most importantly, Antigravity is offering the new accessories in two configurations.

The complete Follow Me Bundle includes the A1 drone, both wearable controllers, propeller guards, a high-capacity battery and additional accessories.

Existing A1 owners can also purchase a separate Follow Me Bundle Accessory Kit, allowing them to upgrade their current drone without buying another one.

The Antigravity A1 Follow Me Bundle launches on 20 October 2026, priced at £639 / $799 / €719 / AU$1,159.

The standalone Follow Me Accessory Kit costs £309 / $339.99 / €359 / AU$539, although existing A1 owners qualify for a 20% discount, bringing the UK price down to just £249.

It's available now at Antigravity and Best Buy in the US.

Beko has just launched the newest bean to cup coffee machine to its CaffeExperto range, and it looks like its most impressive one yet. The Beko CaffeExperto CEG8564X offers up to 50 different coffees on its large touchscreen, and comes with everything you need to make espressos, lattes, cappuccinos and even cold brew.

I’ve covered home and kitchen for years on T3, so I feel a little stupid that I didn’t know that Beko made coffee machines! But I have to say I’m incredibly impressed by the Beko CaffeExperto Bean To Cup Coffee Machine CEG8564X, and think it could challenge the likes of De’Longhi and KitchenAid.

As a bean to cup coffee machine, the Beko CaffeExperto CEG8564X has a built-in bean grinder, and a 400g bean hopper at the top. With 13 grind settings to choose from and 19-bar pressure, the Beko CaffeExperto CEG8564X can make up to 50 different coffees, including hot and cold options – and even cold brew.

The Beko CaffeExperto CEG8564X has a 6.8-inch colour touchscreen at the top which allows you to choose your drink of choice, and adjust its settings where needed, like temperature and shots. It also connects to the HomeDirect app which can further personalise your drinks, and make them remotely.

With its 2-litre water tank, the Beko CaffeExperto CEG8564X can make multiple drinks, and can even brew two drinks at once with its dual nozzles. It can also make milk-based drinks using its 0.6-litre milk carafe and integrated frother.

The frother uses Beko’s CreamyPro technology to make velvety frothed milk for lattes, cappuccinos and other milky coffees. I couldn’t tell if the Beko CaffeExperto CEG8564X can be used for both dairy and plant-based milks, but as most coffee machines have this expertise, I imagine the Beko CaffeExperto CEG8564X does too.

The Beko CaffeExperto Bean To Cup Coffee Machine CEG8564X is available to buy for £699.99 at Beko and select retailers, like Amazon and Currys. It’s a little costly, but considering its features and technology, the Beko CaffeExperto CEG8564X is reasonably priced, and cheaper than its competitors.

Leatherman's range of multitools can regularly be found on wishlists, especially during sales periods and the holiday season. After all, there are plenty of them – at different price points – and they can run into the £100s.

If you're looking for an alternative, however, there are plenty of those too, with more popping up all the while. One of them is the Blackjaw, which is currently undergoing a pre-order round on Kickstarter, and it looks to be something of a rival to the Leatherman Wave+ at a fraction of the price.

Admittedly, there are fewer tools on the Blackjaw – it is an 11-in-1 rather than offer the 18 of the Wave+ – but all the essentials are there, and you can currently secure yours from just ¥14,200 (around £68 / $89). There was a launch early bird offer, which started at £53 / $69, but considering only 50 were available at this price, they've already been snagged.

The Blackjaw gives you pairs of long nose and standard pliers, a wire cutter, knife, wire-stripping blade, double-sided saw, Philips head and flat screwdrivers, can and bottle openers, and a carabiner clip.

It weighs 220g and the handles are built from aluminium. Stainless steel has been employed for the tools, such as the blades and screwdrivers.

It measures 107mm, so can be stored in a pocket, while the carabiner clip enables you to hang it off a bag or belt, too.

According to the Japanese designer – Tsuchioto Works – the black finish has been chosen for "what it hides after six months, not for how it looks on day one". It will mark up over time, but the darker hue hides the scratches and dents more.

You get a carry case with the Blackjaw too, although do take into account shipping which will be different depending on where you're ordering from.

Shipping is expected to start next March.

Dreame has launched its new BlendLogic Power Blender, and it might be the most powerful blender I’ve ever seen. Using iDetect technology, the Dreame BlendLogic Power Blender senses what ingredients are inside it, before automatically adjusting its controls to make the perfect smoothies, soups and more.

Despite it being a relatively ‘new’ brand – having only launched in 2015 – Dreame has somewhat followed in SharkNinja’s footsteps by introducing products in almost every home category, including air fryers, vacuum cleaners, coffee machines and more.

Now, Dreame is expanding its kitchen line-up with the new Dreame BlendLogic Power Blender, and it’s giving Nutribullet and Ninja a serious run for their money. Powered by iDetect technology, the Dreame BlendLogic Power Blender can sense the portion size, hardness and consistency of your ingredients to get the right blend.

Its intelligent detection process works alongside auto-blending which automatically adjusts the time, speed and pulse of the blender. Aside from this technology, the Dreame BlendLogic Power Blender has seven speeds and nine smart programmes, including smoothie, juice, soup, sauce, puree, plant milk, nut butter, frozen drinks and dessert.

With its powerful 2000W motor, the Dreame BlendLogic Power Blender easily cuts through fresh and frozen ingredients. Its eight stainless steel blade grinds, whips and blends, and can even crush ice in as little as 15 seconds.

As a full-sized blender, the Dreame BlendLogic Power Blender definitely isn’t small but it does look great. It has a two litre blending jug with measurements on the side that slots onto a large base which has a bright touchscreen display where you can select and adjust the controls.

Other notable features include a +15 seconds programme for extra blending, and its lid with spout so you can add liquid and other ingredients as the Dreame BlendLogic Power Blender blends. It’s also easy to clean with its pre-set auto-clean setting and dishwasher safe materials.

I use a blender every week, and often find that it struggles with frozen ingredients, so the Dreame BlendLogic Power Blender is definitely a model I’d like to try. It’s available to buy for £179 at Dreame.

Compared to other full-sized blenders, this is a pretty reasonable price, plus you get a wide range of accessories, like 700ml blending cups, a tamper and measuring cups.

Samsung could make a significant expansion of its folding phone family, known as Galaxy Z. According to a new leak, there could be up to six models in 2027.

Some of these are predictable: replacements for the existing line-up will see the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 9 and Galaxy Z Flip 9 launch as expected. However, that's not all.

According to TheGalox on X, a reputable leaker, we could also be looking at a new Z TriFold 2, the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Pro and the Galaxy Z Slide. This suggests two new formats, and a return of Samsung's largest foldable so far.

The leak doesn't tell us much more, but says that Samsung will start with the Galaxy Z TriFold 2. This has previously been rumoured and I suspect that Samsung will repeat the timing of the previous model's launch.

The date we've previously heard is early 2027, so there's a chance that Samsung could have this on the cards for a CES 2027 announcement in January, even if the availability isn't until a little later in the year.

What is the Samsung Galaxy Z Slide?

The Galaxy Z Slide has been shown as a prototype and there have been various patents for the expanding device, but it could see a launch in 2027, according to this leak.

There's no telling when Samsung might showcase this, but it feels like it would be perfect to show off at MWC 2027 at the beginning of next March, even if it's not a full product.

The launch of the regular updates will likely fall into July or August 2027, essentially as they have done before, but this might also be where the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Pro comes in.

At the moment we don't know what this model would be. Is this a step down from the Ultra, or a step up over the Z Fold 9? I'm thinking it will be the latter, with boosted specs on the wide fold to make it more directly challenge the iPhone Duo.

We haven't seen any leaks for the Galaxy Z Fold 9 Pro, but an easy target would be to increase the camera count to restore a zoom on the rear. That would also fit with Samsung's plans to expand the Galaxy S family with a Pro model too.

It could be a busy year for Samsung – let's just hope that everyone is still paying attention once the iPhone Duo goes on sale.

Breitling has teamed up with Aston Martin on two Valhalla-inspired watches as part of its role as the Official Watch Partner to Aston Martin. Not only do the two Super Chronomat timepieces take inspiration from the supercar, but they’re also exclusively available to Aston Martin Valhalla owners.

There are two Breitling Super Chronomat Aston Martin Valhalla watches available – the Super Chronomat B19 44mm Perpetual Calendar and the Super Chronomat Automatic 38mm. Both are created with the same precision and detail of the Valhalla, and Valhalla owners can even customise certain aspects of the watch to suit their style.

Starting with the Breitling Super Chronomat B19 44mm Perpetual Calendar, this watch is the most complex option from the new launches. Measuring 44mm, the case is made from titanium, and features an oversized crown and two chronograph pushers on the right side.

What makes the Breitling Super Chronomat B19 44mm Perpetual Calendar stand out is its automatic perpetual calendar chronograph. Three chronograph counters sit on the carbon fibre dial, and display the day, date and month. A moonphase sits at 12 o’clock, and the dial is finished with hour markers, and hour, minute and seconds hands.

Powered by the Breitling Manufacture Calibre 19 movement, the Breitling Super Chronomat B19 44mm Perpetual Calendar has a 96 hour power reserve. It’s built to carry time across moonphases, years, leap years and month lengths, and doesn’t require any manual adjustment until 2100.

The movement of the Breitling Super Chronomat B19 44mm Perpetual Calendar can be seen via the caseback, and it’s finished with Breitling’s signature Rouleaux bracelet. The Breitling Super Chronomat B19 44mm Perpetual Calendar is priced at £52,000.

The second launch is the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38mm. It’s slightly more refined compared to the first launch, as it doesn’t have any chronograph counters, but it’s undeniably sparkly with its diamond-set bezel on the 38mm stainless steel case.

The dial of the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38mm is also made from carbon fibre. It has a date window at six o’clock, a minute track and a three-hand display. It’s powered by the Breitling Calibre 17 movement which gives the watch 38 hours of power reserve, and is priced at £22,000.

In terms of customisation, Valhalla owners can choose from up to seven colours to personalise the rehaut, counter and seconds hands of the Breitling Super Chronomat B19 44mm Perpetual Calendar, and the rehaut and hands of the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38mm.

The colour options include Aston Martin Racing Green, Trophy Silver, Vivid Gold, Lime Green, Valkyrie Gold, Vivid Orange and Rosso Corsa. My personal favourite is the Lime Green colour as I like how it stands out against the black and silver colour of the dial.

Motorola is planning to launch its own wider folding phone to rival the likes of the iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. The new device has just appeared online, although the specs might not worry the incumbents.

According to a Geekbench listing dug up by Gizmochina, the Razr Flex, as the Moto phone is expected to be called, appears to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, with 12GB RAM. While this is flagship-grade hardware, it's a year old and it's not the top tier Snapdragon 8 chip either.

While that might come as a surprise to those watching the folding phone market, it would fit neatly into Motorola's current strategy, while also keeping costs down.

Motorola updated its flip phones in 2026 but didn't change the core hardware. That left the Razr 70 Ultra with last year's chip, for example, but arguably that isn't a problem.

While techy customers will always want the latest hardware, Motorola has a stronger lifestyle positioning for its devices. It's selling with a fashion-first message, which is why it has Paris Hilton as a brand ambassador.

Sure, the older hardware benchmarks differently, but in the day-to-day use of phones, it doesn't make a huge difference. Or to put another way, it's not enough of a difference to justify the increased price, especially when we're going through a component cost crisis.

Gamers will disagree – and I think gaming is the exception rather than the rule – but folding phones aren't great for gaming anyway. They're difficult to hold, the cooling is poor and the display surfaces can't stand up to the pressure that on-screen controls exert.

So, that Motorola is using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for the Razr Flex isn't a huge negative. If it ends up cheaper than Samsung's £1,699 for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Apple's minimum of £1,999, then I'd say it was a savvy bit of product planning.

What else is expected from the Razr Flex?

This latest leak lists Razr Flex 27 and Razr Flex 2027. Motorola typically adds the year to the US model, while in other regions it has been using numbered releases, although that could be set to change. When the new Signature was announced, it was called Motorola Signature 27 globally, so we could be looking at a new naming policy here.

Elsewhere, the phone is said to feature a 6.92-inch internal folding display with 2364 x 1728 pixels and 165Hz refresh rate. The cover display is said to be 4.97-inch, with 1736 x 1140 pixels.

The cameras are comprised of two 50-megapixel snappers on the rear with a pair of 32-megapixel cameras in the two screens.

A 5,000mAh battery has been rumoured, but it's not clear what the wired charging rate would be. Elsewhere, the phone is said to weigh 215g and measure 5.8mm thick when unfolded.

While it won't rival Samsung or Apple for sheer power, we're keeping our fingers crossed that Motorola will make this a more affordable addition to the wide folding trend.

Samsung could be working on a new smart ring, but unlike the Galaxy Ring it won't be for your finger. Instead, a patent has been found that shows a connected ring that's designed to fit around your electric toothbrush.

It then tells you what you're doing right and wrong when brushing your teeth. And although some toothbrushes are Bluetooth enabled and can do similar with a connected app, the Samsung ring will go into much more depth.

That's because, according to the patent found by Patentlyze, the band taps into your actual dental records. This allows it to accurately assess your brushing technique based on your own teeth – including missing molars and whether you wear braces.

That of course depends on your phone holding that information, which you'd have to get from your dentist. However, it could use the most recent x-rays of your teeth and gums to help you achieve better daily dental care.

We assume the ring could fit around a regular toothbrush too, but the images show it attached to an electric model and that makes more sense. It houses several sensors to understand how the brush tilts, twists and presses. This will also enable it to tell you to return to a tooth that requires more attention.

The ring will also build up a "pattern" for each tooth over time, to better learn your habits and brushing techniques. This could possibly also lead to an understanding on whether a tooth has shifted or changed in some way, maybe to alert you to book a dental appointment before it becomes painful.

Of course, this is just a patent right now (US 2026/0315202 A1) and while it was published on 15 October – last week – it was originally filed in the spring this year. And many thousands of patents are filed each year. Not all of them are granted, and a vast number never see the light of day.

However, we could see the technology outlined by Samsung appear in an electric toothbrush in the future – rather than an accessory for one. Maybe that's something the Korean tech giant could have up its sleeve.

Victorinox has unveiled a new limited-edition version of its iconic Huntsman Swiss Army Knife to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

The Huntsman Year of the Goat 2027 trades the usual understated appearance for a vibrant red finish decorated with intricate golden artwork, including a beautifully illustrated goat surrounded by traditional cloud motifs.

It's a fitting tribute to the upcoming Year of the Goat, which begins on 6 February 2027, but there's more to this special edition than its eye-catching appearance.

Victorinox is producing just 8,888 individually numbered examples worldwide, a figure that appears to have been chosen for a very particular reason.

In Chinese culture, the number eight is associated with wealth, prosperity and good fortune, making it an especially appropriate choice for a Lunar New Year collectible.

And, as we'll get to later, the Swiss brand hasn't stopped there.

A familiar favourite with a golden twist

The Huntsman is a classic Swiss-made multitool that offers 16 functions, including large and small blades, scissors, a wood saw, a corkscrew, can and bottle openers, screwdrivers and a multipurpose hook.

There are also smaller essentials, such as tweezers, a toothpick and a SIM card pin.

Measuring 91mm long and weighing 99g, the limited edition retains the compact dimensions that have helped make the Huntsman such a popular choice for everyday carry enthusiasts.

The biggest difference is the exterior, which features red Cellidor scales adorned with exclusive Year of the Goat artwork.

Each knife arrives in a specially designed red-and-gold presentation box, complete with a certificate and its individual edition number, reinforcing its appeal as a collector's item rather than simply another pocket tool.

The brand released a similarly limited Huntsman Year of the Horse for 2026, featuring a galloping horse and symbolic motifs associated with good luck and success.

The Huntsman Year of the Goat 2027 is available now at Victorinox UK for £88, continuing the lucky-number theme with a price that seems almost too deliberate to be a coincidence.

Sadly, the pocket knife doesn't cost $88 in the US; the retail price over the pond is $99 at Victorinox US. It's €88 in Europe, though, through Victorinox EU. AU price and availability TBC.

With only 8,888 individually numbered pieces being produced worldwide, collectors hoping to add this golden goat to their collection may want to act sooner rather than later.

Jamo's latest multi-room connected speaker contains a full sound system in a compact form factor, and sports the sort of Scandinavian design synonymous with the company's homeland of Denmark.

The HYG 5 is the latest in the HYG family – which also includes bedside and outdoor speakers. It features dual 2.5-inch full-range drivers inside, along with a down-firing 4-inch subwoofer, and all without taking up too much space on your sideboard.

You get 30W of total power output – two times 5W for the drivers, 20W for the woofer. And there's plenty of different ways to feed it music.

The speaker system includes dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 on board, along with a stereo RCA line input.

It's compatible with Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn (radio) and QPlay II. And it supports AirPlay 2 and Google Cast for both sending audio to the device, as well as linking it with other enabled speakers in a multi-room setup.

Audio playback is capable up to 24-bit / 96kHz.

The speaker is covered in fabric while a touch interface can be found on the top for local control. This dims in standby, so won't be distracting when you're not listening to music.

There's an ambient light ring underneath the HYG 5 too, which includes a sensor so it can respond and adjust to suit your room's lighting.

"We wanted music to be easier to enjoy at home. HYG 5 isn’t a system you have to tinker with – it wakes and plays whenever you want, capable and warm, without asking much of the room or of you," said Jamo's chief product officer, Guillaume Sirami.

The Jamo HYG 5 will be available from 20 October, priced at £349 / $399 / €399.

It's safe to say that the LG Sound Suite – the Korean brand's premier surround sound system and the first to support Dolby Atmos FlexConnect – split the crowd when it was first launched.

I enjoyed its offering – which comprises H7 soundbar, W7 subwoofer, and up to four W7 surround speakers – but my review sample didn't arrive quite as early as some, providing time behind the scenes to iron out various hiccups.

Now, however, LG has delivered a massive free upgrade to the Sound Suite, promising upgraded home cinema features and new audio compatibility too. Premier to which is the addition of DTS:X compatibility.

Sure, Dolby Atmos rules for the majority of releases these days, but some heritage discs (or, in rare cases, streaming sources) may have a DTS format instead – and now the Sound Suite, or standalone H7 soundbar, is compatible.

Some serious home cinema fans will be pleased to see that dual W7 subwoofer pairing has also been added, for larger room setups where there's the demand, while updated Wi-Fi 6GHz networks are also supported, favouring those with the latest Wi-Fi type.

It's not all just about home cinema, though, with Google Cast support finally added too. That'll be ideal for Android users, particularly with music playback, to easily cast content from phone or tablet or laptop to the soundbar or surround system.

This is great additional support to obtain free of charge, but it does beg the question as to why it wasn't part of the package on day one. The announcement was made on 14 October, with over-the-air updates due to roll out to customers thereafter.

Apple keeps punching through the gears in 2026. Since the appointment of its new CEO, we've had the iPhone Duo foldable revealed, followed by the latest HomePod innovations just last week.

Now, it's the turn of MacBook – and before the month is even over – with the official 'Show and tell.' invites having just dropped. There's a clear Mac logo, which almost appears to have a multi-layered surface – just as a touch panel would.

That's the big rumour of this impending reveal: that Apple will finally bite the bullet and put out a MacBook with a touch display. Something that the Cupertino company has been staunchly against for many years – so why the change now?

Well, it's a new era of Apple. While Ternus' appointment as the boss coincides with all these launches, the Apple product teams will have been working tirelessly over the years to get these new launches ready. It's not been an overnight process.

This Apple event is due to take place in Los Angeles on 28 October. Apple has deviated from its Cupertino base once again, with New York being the site for the HomePod reveal and LA being the base for this supposed MacBook reveal. Again: it's a new era for the tech giant.

The event's 10am PDT kick-off will mean 5pm here in the UK (as daylight saving time will have occurred, but not in the USA), 6pm in Europe, with some media invited to attend in person to see the latest products. Don't expect a livestream launch, though, it's likely to be a video drop of all the latest hardware.

It's not expected that only one product will be part of the launch either. The touchscreen MacBook is purported to have an OLED panel – also a MacBook first – and may even be called the 'MacBook Ultra', to really turn things up a notch. And in the home of Hollywood, where digital effects are prime, that's a good fit.

Turning from MacBook, however, there's also expected to be a new iPad with OLED display and a new, more powerful iMac – with M6 at its core. Given the volume of releases in recent weeks, it makes sense that these have been kept together in one 'Mac' group.

So mark your calendars for Wednesday 28 October. Apple's invites are officially out. And the MacBook could be about to change forever – whether you like the idea of a touchscreen or not!

Earlier this year, Mercedes-AMG released a full production version of its GT XX concept car from 2025. The 4-Door Coupé offered incredible performance with up to 1,169 horsepower, up to 483 miles of range and fast charging at up to 600kW, but now there's an SUV version and it looks even better.

The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV is built on the same platform as the 4-door coupé and has been developed entirely in-house at its headquarters in Affalterbach in Germany.

The wide front grille looks less domineering on the higher SUV frame, and while it shares the six circular rear lights, they actually suit this car better.

As a result, the GT SUV looks incredible. I didn't think I could get excited about another electric SUV, but Mercedes-AMG might have just proved me wrong. It's particularly stylish in the matte black finish, with just the chrome on the wheels and the LED lights and grille adding any colour.

It comes in more than 60 paint finishes, though, so you can have just about any colour you want, including a rather loud yellow.

Like the 4-door coupé, the GT SUV comes in three flavours. The GT 53 GT as a base level still offers 544hp, a 3.8-second 0- 62 mph, 600kW charging and 415 miles of range.

The mid-level GT55 SUV has a maximum 816hp, a 2.8-second 0- 62 mph, 600kW charging and up to 434 miles of range. Then the top spec GT 63 SUV offers 1,169hp, a 2.7-second 0- 62 mph, 710kW charging and 434 miles of range.

The high-performance 106kWh or 128kWh batteries are inspired by Formula 1 development and can charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 11 minutes using an 800V DC charger. They can also switch to 400V charging for maximum compatibility.

There's a newly developed AMG Active Ride Control+, featuring pitch and roll stabilisation and intelligent aerodynamics. Like the 4-Door Coupé, it features an immersive sound experience, delivering a synthesised V8 or six-cylinder sound, as well as simulated gear shifts.

The interior feels every bit the AMG, with a sporty feel and lots of dials. There's a 14-inch central screen, angled towards the driver as well as a 10,2-inch instrument cluster behind the wheel. you also get an additional 14-inch display for the front passenger.

you can opt for the AMG performance seats to complete the look and the Burmester 4D sound system for the ultimate audio experience.

The glass roof of the GT SUV offers a range of effects, switching in sections between transparent and opaque using the Sky Control system. Ambient lighting throughout the car finishes the effect.

Prices for the Mercedes-AMG GT SUV start from €113,050 in Europe, which is £97,075 in the UK or $122,880 in the US – though local pricing is still to be confirmed.

Tefal has launched what it claims is the UK’s first ‘personal cooker’ and it could solve all your solo meal problems. The Tefal YumMeal is a multicooker and air fryer with three different modes, and a single bowl that can be used to prep, cook and eat your meals in one appliance.

The Tefal YumMeal Multicooker and Air Fryer stands out in many ways, the first one being its size. Measuring just 23cm x 26cm x 36cm, it’s one of the smallest multicookers on the market, and it takes up minimal room in your kitchen. Where it really shines though is its 1.2-litre removable bowl.

To help cut down on food waste and prep time, the bowl of the Tefal YumMeal can be used to prep and cook your food. Once it’s done, you can eat your meal directly from the pot and clean it up, so for those who hate doing the washing up, you only need to wash the Tefal YumMeal’s bowl rather than multiple pots, pans and dishes.

As the Tefal YumMeal has a small capacity, it’s ideal for those who live alone. Personally, I don’t live alone but I’m terrible at cooking small portions, so the Tefal YumMeal is a game changer when it comes to solo meals and single food portions. It can also cater to food allergies and different diets to avoid cross contamination across different appliances.

The Tefal YumMeal has three cooking modes to choose from – Air Fry, Induction and Combi. This launch marks the first time that air frying and induction cooking have been combined in one appliance.

The induction feature can be used on its own to cook one-pot meals like soups, stews and sauces, or in Combi mode, you can combine it with the air fryer setting to make oven-style meals. The air fryer feature can also be used on its own to make crispy foods, like chips.

When in action, the Tefal YumMeal is surprisingly quiet. It has a touchscreen display at the top which flicks through the modes on offer, and you can customise time and temperature.

The Tefal YumMeal is available to buy for £199.99 at Tefal.

JURA has just launched its latest bean to cup coffee machine, and it’s introduced a completely new style of coffee brewing. An upgraded version of its C8, the JURA C9 has 17 speciality drinks, and comes with a new Light Extraction Process which makes coffee at a ‘gentler’ temperature.

As a self-confessed caffeine addict, I’m terrible at waiting for my coffee to cool down enough for me to drink it. Oftentimes, I either burn my tongue or I wait too long for it to get cool that I end up drinking lukewarm – or even cold – coffee.

But the new JURA C9 seems to solve this problem. With its new Light Extraction Process, the JURA C9 brews light and milder coffee at 60 degrees, so it’s at the perfect temperature for you to drink straight away – and without burning your tongue, most importantly!

Alongside its new extraction process, the JURA C9 offers 17 speciality drinks, including flat whites, cappuccinos and cortados. The light brew function can be used on all these drinks, although as a fully automatic machine, the JURA C9 can also pick your settings for you.

The integrated Professional Aroma Grinder of the JURA C9 is extremely impressive. It comes with seven grind settings, 10 strength levels and three brewing temperatures, so you can customise every aspect of your grind. This can all be selected via the 2.8-inch colour touchscreen, where you can also choose your drink, milk foam and milk alternatives.

The design of the JURA C9 is similar to its other automatic coffee machines, including wave-shaped patterns on the side and water tank, a cup grill, and a concave front. It comes in a stylish piano black colourway with silver accents.

I’ve always found JURA coffee machines to be a bit chunky, but the JURA C9 has everything packed away inside the compact coffee machine, including the tank at the side and grinder at the top. It’s also compatible with the J.O.E. app so you can personalise recipes and profiles, and make drinks remotely.

The JURA C9 is available to buy for £895 at JURA. At almost £900, it’s definitely not a cheap coffee machine, but with plenty of coffee options available, and a high quality design, the JURA C9 is likely to last for years.

Samsung fans are reeling after cases for the Samsung Galaxy S27 series leak, suggesting an unwelcome change in design for some.

Cases for four phones – the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra – have all leaked. And while the cases shown are basic in nature, the camera cutouts reveal changes to the forthcoming devices.

While the Galaxy S27 and Galaxy S27+ are expected to look much as they do at the moment with a triple vertical camera on the back, the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are expected to adopt a larger island like the iPhone Pro.

The leak comes from a reliable source, UniverseIce on X, and it corroborates with earlier pictures showing the change in the camera layout for Samsung's Ultra phone.

That sees one of the lenses dropped, but the whole camera sitting on an island that stretches the entire width of the phone.

It's a design that's been widely copied from the iPhone Pro, with a number of devices offering a similar layout of cameras. Samsung had previously offered individual lenses on the back of its phones and established something of its own design identity.

That's the accusation from commenters, with one saying: "S27 Ultra looks like Chinese design. It's not Samsung identity."

Another states: "Samsung has lost all its original identity trying to copy Apple."

Caught in the flack is the Galaxy S27 Pro, Samsung's new entry to the line-up that's designed to offer that Ultra experience, but without the S Pen. It's thought that it will have the same camera, but in a slightly more compact form.

The return of a more compact powerhouse should be cause for excitement, but the design change appears to causing some consternation.

What changes should we expect?

The change in camera design is thought to be paired with dropping the 3x zoom camera that Samsung has offered for many years. While that intermediate zoom step might feel like a loss, it's a camera that hasn't really kept up with change elsewhere.

That's likely to see a single 4x optical telephoto using a 1/1.9in sensor, which should be an upgrade to the quality of both the lenses it replaces.

At the same time, a recent report has suggested that Samsung has raised doubts about the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip that it's thought the S27 Ultra and S27 Pro will use. The report suggests Samsung has experienced overheating problems with the new Qualcomm chip, and that Exynos could be used instead.

We've seen this to and fro before, but it's likely that come launch day, Samsung will use a mixture of hardware in different regions.

The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S27 series is not expected until February 2027.

In celebration of 180 years of watchmaking and 25 years of its Freak watch, Ulysse Nardin has launched its new Freak [S Howlite] – but anyone outside the US won’t get one.

In true Freak style, the Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Howlite] has no dial, hands or crown. Instead, the Manufacture calibre UN-251 movement indicates the time, and features a flying carousel that rotates around its own axis. Made of 373 components, the flying carousel completes a full rotation every 60 minutes

The movement of the Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Howlite] looks like a rocket, with two oversized silicon oscillators on either side, and a pointer at the ‘tip’ of the movement which shows the minutes. The movement is three-dimensional so it looks like it’s coming out of the watch, and it features silicon balance wheels, six gear planes and DIAMonSIL escapements.

As is known with the Freak, the Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Howlite] has no crown, so to wind it, you have to flip it over. On the caseback, you’ll need to rotate it counterclockwise which delivers energy to the barrel using Ulysse Nardin’s Grinder winding system. The movement gives the watch 72 hours of power reserve.

While the Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Howlite] doesn’t have a traditional dial, the ‘dial’ of the watch is crafted from howlite, a natural material that the brand has introduced to the Freak for the first time. It gives the watch a white colour with grey veining. At six o’clock, there’s a safety lock which allows you to set the time.

The Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Howlite] sits in a 45mm titanium case and has a bidirectional rotating bezel. It’s finished with a white rubber strap that matches the neutral colour of the howlite.

The Ulysse Nardin Freak [S Howlite] is limited to just 15 pieces, and is priced at £190,700 at Ulysse Nardin. It’s only exclusive to the US, so those in the UK, Europe and other countries sadly won’t be able to buy this exciting watch.

If you're spending £2,000 / $2,000 on a new folding iPhone, then you'll likely be considering how you'll protect it. With iPhone Duo pre-orders now open, the cases are also available to buy, but have thrown up a quandary.

Apple is offering two official cases – the iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand and the iPhone Duo Case, priced at £129 / $129 and £79 / $79 respectively. But it's the latter of these cases which is getting the attention right now.

The description of the case on the Apple Store says: "With built-in magnets that align perfectly with iPhone Duo, this case offers a magical attach experience…" However, early buyers have found that you'll need to use adhesive to stick it to the phone.

That comes in the form of a couple of strips that are peeled off making the edges stick better. The fact that it uses adhesive has surprised some buyers, resulting in wide discussion on Reddit, as well as photo sharing on X (via 9to5Mac).

The use of adhesive is common in folding phone cases, especially for the thin surround that you need for the cover display. But the fact it's not mentioned on the Apple site – with Apple talking about the "magical attach experience" instead – has drawn some comment.

It also raises questions about the best way to protect your folding phone. We recently shared the cost for iPhone Duo repairs should you damage the device, so many will be looking for the best cases to buy.

Protecting the back of the phone is easy because you can have space to work with, but protecting the cover screen is a different matter, because there's very little space, just a slim frame.

Adhesives are common to help these cases stay in place, because you can't clip on a case the same way you can with a regular phone.

Adhesives come with concerns: removing the case downgrades the adhesive (with the risk of residue remaining on the device), while it can also trap dust that might then damage the frame after a long period of time.

Unlike a regular magnetic or clip on cases, adhesive cases are harder to remove and clean, and then replace.

That's not the only consideration: a folding phone in a case gets thicker and the iPhone Duo is already 11.3mm thick. Some people will just decide to carry their device "naked", ie., with no case at all.

There's a full range of iPhone Duo cases available on Amazon (including the official Apple cases), but the big decision is going to be whether to use one or not.

While some originally suggested that the PlayStation 6 and Xbox Project Helix could release in 2027, it's looking like both could be delayed further. And their prices could be astronomical when they do arrive.

The ongoing components crisis (AKA RAMageddon) has put a kybosh on the next-generation of console gaming, with one industry insider claiming that Sony is struggling to get its PS6 costs down to an affordable level.

That's because the price of memory and storage has skyrocketed over the last two years with the demand from AI data centres making both rare. And according to KeplerL2 (via VGC) that will leave Sony facing a $680 (£510) bill just for the RAM and NAND storage for each PS6.

Responding to a post on NeoGaf that suggested the PS6 will cost $680, he pointed out that the memory and storage would be more than that on their own. You then have to factor in the AMD chipset, GPU, heatsink, fan, power unit, and everything else besides. Not even including a packaged controller, that would put the manufacturing cost alone at just shy of $1,000 (£750).

Even if Sony is willing to sell its next-gen machine at a loss, it can't take too much of a hit per unit.

KeplerL2 is a much-respected AMD expert, so he knows a thing or two about component prices and the potential hardware being considered.

A PS5 costs £569 / $599 today – much more than its launch price – while the PS5 Pro has a retail price of £789 / $899. It would not be a massive leap to suggest the PS6 will be considerably more expensive if the component crisis continues.

What's perhaps more likely is that Sony will wait until the wholesale prices of RAM and NAND reduce. LG recently told T3 that could happen by the end of 2027 or early 2028, which would allow production on a new console to start at a lower cost in spring 2028.

So the holiday season 2028 would be a better bet for the arrival of both the PS6 and Project Helix. And a lot kinder on your pocket, we hope.

YETI has spent years building a reputation for making some of the toughest coolers, drinkware and outdoor accessories money can buy.

Now, the American brand is taking that same approach to technical outdoor clothing.

The company has unveiled its first dedicated performance apparel collection, featuring waterproof jackets, insulated outerwear, merino wool midlayers and technical fleece.

The brand has sold T-shirts, hoodies, caps and other lifestyle merchandise for years.

However, this latest launch represents a significant departure from those products, putting YETI in direct competition with established outdoor brands such as Arc'teryx, Patagonia and The North Face.

And judging by the specifications, YETI isn't approaching the category half-heartedly.

From coolers to technical outerwear

The collection currently includes five products, with the Tilloo Rain Jacket, athree-layer waterproof shell, among the most exciting models.

YETI claims the jacket offers an impressive 40,000mm hydrostatic head rating, 45,000g/m²/24h breathability, and a RET rating of 4.67.

Those are some big numbers, even compared with established premium waterproof jackets, although laboratory specifications don't always translate to real-world performance. Still!

For colder conditions, there's the Tensleep Hooded Hybrid Down Jacket, which combines RDS-certified ExpeDRY down with traceable European Lavalan wool insulation.

The collection also includes the Hueco Merino 310 Full-Zip and Caprock Merino 250 Quarter-Zip, both of which use Nuyarn technology, and the Sansaba Fleece Full-Zip.

A new chapter for YETI

YETI has a long history of acquiring brands across different categories and using their know-how to launch its own products.

In 2024, the company acquired premium backpack manufacturer Mystery Ranch, subsequently incorporating its expertise into YETI's own outdoor equipment range.

In 2025, YETI also acquired the designs, patents and tooling of shaker bottle specialist Helimix for $38 million, using the technology to launch its own Yonder Shaker Bottle later that year.

There's no indication that YETI has acquired an established clothing manufacturer for this latest launch, but the collection demonstrates the company's ambition to become a more comprehensive outdoor brand.

It's also promising a longer-term commitment to apparel, confirming that additional styles, categories and seasonal collections are already planned.

The Performance Apparel collection is available now at YETI US, with prices from $180 for the Sansaba Fleece Full-Zip to $400 for the Tensleep Hooded Hybrid Down Jacket.

The Tilloo Rain Jacket costs $350, while the Caprock Merino 250 Quarter-Zip and Hueco Merino 310 Full-Zip are priced at $200 and $280, respectively.

For now, the collection is exclusive to the US, but it'll likely arrive in other regions in the coming months.

Apple's HomeView smart home hub has proved popular since it launched last week, with pre-orders selling quickly and the general reception to the design being positive. Even the price seems reasonable.

However, some have since pointed out a couple of additions that could have made it even better, such as a screen that turns to face you and a larger display.

Well, according to Bloomberg's resident Apple expert, Mark Gurman, that could be exactly what we're getting with the next generation. He believes that Apple "is on track" with a larger, robotic version of the hub.

In his latest PowerOn newsletter, Gurman claimed that Apple is looking to release a "souped-up" version with a nine-inch screen. It'll be the same design and, we assume, square aspect ratio but will be bigger.

In addition, he revealed that behind it will be a robotic arm that works with Siri AI to identify who is talking in the room and turn the display to face them. It will be able to swivel a "full 360°".

"Imagine a FaceTime call where the screen follows uoi as you move around the kitchen," he wrote in the newsletter.

This sounds more like the sort of robotic assistant we've all imagined at one point or another. It doesn't sound like it'll have wheels or any other to move around, but you could theoretically give the automated HomeView a face.

The new HomeView won't replace the existing model, it'll be a higher-end device, claims Gurman. He suggested it'll be called something like "Apple HomeView Max" or "HomeView Ultra".

The latter ties in with other devices we're expecting to see at some point, such as the much-rumoured MacBook Ultra, which could be revealed next week. Media have reportedly been invited to LA to see new MacBooks and iPads.

If you love vinyl but don't have the space for a full hi-fi setup, this could be just the upgrade your turntable needs. Andover Audio has arrived in the UK, bringing its SpinBase 2 and SpinBase MAX 2 speaker systems with it, both designed to sit directly beneath your record player.

Instead of finding room for separate speakers, an amplifier and all the associated cabling, you get everything in one compact unit. Just add your turntable and you're ready to listen, making it a top option for bedrooms, home offices and smaller living spaces.

A smarter way to listen to vinyl

Both SpinBase systems use Andover's patented IsoGroove technology, designed to control vibration and prevent acoustic feedback when a turntable sits directly on top of the speakers. That's important when you're putting a record player and its sound system practically on top of one another.

There's a built-in phono stage, too, so you can connect a compatible turntable directly without needing a separate preamp. Bluetooth and additional wired inputs also mean you can play music from other sources, giving the system a bit more flexibility than a dedicated record player speaker.

It's a decent idea for anyone who wants to upgrade their vinyl setup without turning the living room into a hi-fi showroom. And if you're starting from scratch, it removes much of the guesswork involved in choosing separate components that work well together.

SpinBase 2 vs SpinBase MAX 2

The standard SpinBase 2 is the smaller of the two, with 70W of amplification and a four-speaker array that delivers sound across a 270-degree spread. At just 83mm high, it's designed to tuck neatly beneath a turntable without dominating a desk or cabinet.

The SpinBase MAX 2 takes the same idea and gives it more muscle. It delivers 100W of amplification through a six-speaker, 270-degree array, with a larger cabinet and deeper bass response for listeners who want a fuller sound.

Both models are designed to work with a wide range of turntables, while their wireless and wired connections make them useful beyond vinyl, too. The MAX 2 is the more substantial option, but the standard model looks like the good choice if keeping things compact is the priority.

How much do they cost?

The Andover Audio SpinBase 2 costs £349, while the SpinBase MAX 2 comes in at £549. Both are available now in limited quantities through Henley Audio's authorised UK retailers, with further stock expected ahead of Christmas.

Neither is the cheapest way to get sound from a record player, but the appeal is in having amplification, speakers and a phono stage together in a single, space-saving system.

If you want better sound from your vinyl collection without filling your home with separate hi-fi components, the SpinBase range is a clever alternative worth considering.

Finding a phone for your kids is a bit of a dilemma. You want them to be able to call you when they're out with friends or making their own way home, but handing them a smartphone also gives them access to social media, the internet and an endless supply of distractions.

That's where the Freckle Phone comes in, with a design that encourages children to get outside and explore rather than spend hours staring at a screen.

Created for children aged seven to 13, Freckle has no web browser, app store or social media. Instead, it focuses on calling and texting approved contacts, finding your way around and a collection of features designed to make the world outside more interesting.

A phone that wants kids to go exploring

The most interesting feature is Quests, which gives children missions to complete in the real world. They might be asked to find five different bugs in the park, for example, or photograph particular objects while out exploring. Parents can also create their own challenges.

There's a Discovery Camera, too, which uses AI to identify plants, animals and other things children photograph, adding their discoveries to a digital collection. Think of it as a real-world version of Pokémon, with children encouraged to find things outdoors rather than collect characters on a screen.

Other features include maps, a simple music player, contactless payments using preloaded credit and a walkie-talkie mode that lets children communicate with nearby Freckle phones. The idea is to give kids useful technology for becoming more independent, without making a conventional smartphone the default option.

Less tracking, more trust?

Freckle is also trying to strike a different balance between parental reassurance and children's independence. Parents can approve contacts and set up safe zones, receiving an alert if their child leaves a designated area rather than having to monitor their every movement.

AI plays a part in several of the phone's features, including answering questions and creating interactive stories, but the company says it isn't designed around an open-ended chatbot or an AI companion that children spend hours talking to. Parents can also remove the AI-powered features if they'd prefer.

The phone has been designed with a rugged case and a lanyard, so children can wear it around their necks while they're out. Its software, called ClayOS, uses playful characters and can be customized with accessories, giving it a more child-friendly feel than a scaled-down adult smartphone.

When can you get one?

Freckle is taking preorders in the US, with the phone priced at $199 (around £149). A wireless plan costs $25 per month (around £19), and the first units are expected to ship in December 2026. There's no confirmed UK launch yet.

If you're looking for a first phone for your child, Freckle could be an interesting middle ground between giving them a full-blown smartphone and leaving them without a way to contact you. And if it gets them outside looking for bugs instead of watching videos, that's not a bad start.

I can't describe how badly I want this new EV Ghostbusters car. Rivian has teamed up with Sony Pictures to give its electric vehicles a supernatural makeover for Halloween, and the results include a custom-built SUV that looks like it's driven straight out of the classic 1984 film.

The Ecto-R1 is based on Rivian's R1S electric SUV, with white paintwork, red graphics and the unmistakable No-Ghost logo.

There's also a custom roof rack loaded with emergency lights, spotlights, a radar dish and other ghost-hunting equipment, bringing the original Ecto-1 into the electric era.

Who ya gonna call?

It's not just the exterior that gets the Ghostbusters treatment. Rivian has created a special Halloween software update for its R1T, R1S and R2 models, adding themed lighting sequences, sound effects and a dedicated Ghostbusters app.

Owners can choose effects inspired by the Proton Pack, Ghost Trap, Slimer and Peter Venkman, while a Trick or Treat mode lets the vehicle greet approaching Halloween visitors with spooky sounds and lights.

There's even a scavenger hunt that hides Ghostbusters characters throughout the vehicle's digital menus, alongside a game called 'Mallow Mash' that challenges players to catch miniature Stay Puft marshmallow characters.

The update is available over the air, so there's no need to fit any actual ghost-busting equipment to your EV. Most of the interactive features are designed for use while parked, although selected visual effects remain available when driving.

The Ghostbusters experience is available from 9 October until 2 November 2026, so it's a limited-time Halloween treat rather than a permanent addition to the car. Rivian has also built physical Ecto-R1 vehicles for promotional appearances, including a campaign featuring original Ghostbuster Bill Murray.

Sadly, there's another catch for UK fans, Rivian's vehicles aren't currently a straightforward option for British buyers. That means this is one EV I'd love to see on our roads, but one that's likely to remain a fantasy for now.

Still, if you're going to turn an electric SUV into a movie car, you could do a lot worse than the Ecto-1. Who ya gonna call? Rivian, apparently.

CurrentBody has launched its third-generation LED face mask, designed for anyone looking to tackle several skin concerns with one device. It joins the Series 1 and Series 2, both of which have become popular options in the best LED face mask market.

The biggest difference is that Series 1 focuses on red light therapy, whilst Series 2 adds a third wavelength and an improved fit. Series 3 takes things a step further, featuring 750 LEDs and six different wavelengths into one mask, with the added bonus of being able to customise treatments through an app.

Priced at £499.99 or $569.99, the Series 3 is available to buy from CurrentBody's website now.

The mask includes all three wavelengths found in Series 2, plus blue (415nm), green (532nm) and yellow (590nm) light. These additional wavelengths are designed to target the appearance of blemishes, uneven skin tone and redness.

The big new feature is MyDose technology, which you can access through the accompanying app. This lets you choose which wavelengths individual LEDs use, with the mask calculating the treatment dose for you. If you'd rather not adjust the settings yourself, there are also four clinician-approved preset modes to choose from.

Series 3 is also part of a wider range of personalised LED devices, including a matching neck and décolletage mask. CurrentBody also offers a face-and-neck kit for £854.99/$971.99, giving users the option to extend their LED routine beyond their face.

One of the biggest drawbacks of towing a caravan with an electric car is the hit to driving range. That's where CTP Motion's Aero4 comes in, with a compact design intended to make camping trips more practical for EV owners without dragging a huge box of a caravan behind them.

The Aero4 is billed as an EV-native family and gear micro-camper, and the key to its appeal is its shape. Rather than standing tall behind your car and catching the wind, it has a low profile designed to sit within the vehicle's aerodynamic slipstream.

CTP Motion says the Aero4 stands just 1.5 metres high and measures 1.75 metres wide. That compact footprint is intended to reduce the aerodynamic penalty of towing, although the actual effect on range will depend on the towing vehicle, speed and driving conditions.

Keeping the camper low and narrow could help reduce the impact on battery life, without giving up the extra storage space that makes a trailer useful in the first place.

The Aero4 is also designed to carry family essentials and outdoor gear, rather than simply acting as a miniature caravan. That makes it an option for anyone who wants to take bikes, camping equipment and other bulky kit on a weekend away without moving up to a much larger towing setup.

There's a growing range of camping trailers aimed at electric car owners, but the challenge remains the same: adding useful space without making every journey a battle against reduced range.

A compact camper with a carefully considered aerodynamic profile is one way to tackle that problem. It won't eliminate the extra energy needed to tow a trailer, but the design philosophy makes sense for drivers who want to take their EV further afield.

This is very much a design phase creation currently. For now, CTP Motion's approach is appealing. If you've invested in an electric car and want to spend more time outdoors, a camper designed around the realities of EV ownership sounds like a great starting point.

DeLorean is heading into the skies, with the iconic American carmaker joining the Airspeeder International Series as a constructor. The new DeLorean Airspeeder Team will represent the US when the 2026–2027 season begins in November, competing against national teams from around the world in a new kind of motorsport.

Yes, flying cars are becoming a racing proposition, and DeLorean is getting involved. The name might be best known for its stainless-steel sports car and its starring role in Back to the Future, but this is a quite different kind of futuristic transport.

The Airspeeder International Series is billed as the world's first electric flying car racing series, bringing electric propulsion, advanced flight control and AI-enabled safety systems into competitive motorsport.

DeLorean's entry makes it the first American constructor to join the series, with its team set to fly the flag for the US against international rivals.

The idea of a DeLorean flying has been part of the public imagination for decades, even if the original film cars needed a little help from Hollywood to get airborne. Now, the company is attaching its name to a racing programme built around electric aircraft rather than conventional cars.

The ambition goes beyond racing, too. Airspeeder sees competition as a testing ground for technologies that could help shape advanced air mobility, with lessons from high-performance flying potentially feeding into the development of future aircraft.

Exactly what DeLorean's entry will look like remains to be seen. The team has yet to reveal its aircraft design, pilot line-up or sporting programme, so we'll have to wait for more details before getting a sense of how competitive the new American outfit might be.

Still, it's an intriguing development for a brand whose identity has long been tied to futuristic ideas. The 2026–2027 season is due to get underway in November, and it'll be interesting to see whether electric flying car racing can capture some of the excitement of motorsport on the ground.

I honestly didn't see it coming: wired earbuds being a returning trend in 2026. Bose hasn't made such a product for over a decade because, well, why would it?

This year, however, growing demand has seen the audio boffins rekindle interest and launch the Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds – which do exactly as their name describes.

I received my wired Bose 'buds a couple of weeks ago after meeting the brand in central London and have been low-key obsessed with them since for one main reason: despite offering active noise-cancelling (ANC) they never run out of battery life.

How's that possible? It's simple, really. The Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds connect via USB-C – and it's that connector type only, there's no interchangeability – and draw power from the product to which they're connected.

Of course your source device can run out of battery and then there's nothing for these earbuds to draw power from, at which point they'll cease to function. But, at least in theory, they'll run forever – so long as your source is good for it.

What's really impressive is that, despite being wired and with no battery on board, there's active noise-cancelling as part of the feature set. It can't be controlled through the app, of course, as there's no wireless connectivity, but a simple tri-button dongle handles the job.

The controls are simple: volume up and a separate volume down flank the play/pause button to the centre, which also doubles up as ANC control, switching between Off, Quiet and Aware – which it declares, via a voice into your ears, when pressing-and-holding it down. It's very effective and simple.

You don't get the nuance of some of Bose's app-connected products, as there's no sliders to adjust, nor equalisation (EQ) controls on offer here. But, Bose being Bose, the sound quality is still really decent – I've found the bass hits firm and will please what many seek.

The comfort is really solid, too, with the medium tips fitted by default, but additional small and large options included in the box if you need to change them to suit your ears. There's even a little rubberised earhook that helps stability, with a spare of those also included.

When I walked away from my Bose meeting, however, I looked up the headphones – and they were sold out on the brand's own website. I was sure they'd come back into stock, but such is demand that, even a fortnight later, there's none available.

That shows demand is seriously high for this product – and I'm not surprised. They half make me feel nostalgic, as if I'm a teen doing my paper round, cables tangled below clothing; but they also feel futuristic thanks to that no-battery ANC feature.

They're also very good value for the quality you get. At £99 / $99 I can see why all three colourways – Black, White, Dewdrop Mint – have flown off the shelves. Each option includes a soft zip-up carry pouch, too, which is a nice touch.

So can you buy these wired ANC earbuds anywhere at the moment? In the UK I've seen online stock at John Lewis. In the USA, Best Buy also has stock. Amazon is also listing them, but has inflated the price by 100% – so that's a skip (and I shan't link to it either).

The Ambiano Bladeless Fan Heater arrives in Aldi's Specialbuys tomorrow, Sunday 18th October, offering both heating and cooling in one compact design. It looks almost identical to the Dyson Hot+Cool HF1, which I gave four stars in my full review last December.

Features include three heat settings, eight fan speeds, oscillation and a nine-hour timer, all very similar to what Dyson's model offers. The main thing you're missing is smart app control, but considering the price difference, that's perhaps not much a deal-breaker.

Speaking of price, the Ambiano Bladeless Fan Heater costs just £49.99, compared to the Dyson Hot+Cool HF1's usual £399.99 price tag. You can pick up Aldi's model from tomorrow, but as always, I'd check your local store's stock before making a trip.

Aldi's fan heater comes in black or white and, like Dyson's, includes a remote control. We don't have all the details just yet, but it looks like you can use it to adjust the heat and fan settings, set a timer, control oscillation and switch the unit on and off. There also appears to be a sleep mode, another feature found on Dyson's model.

I'm rather impressed by how similar the two are, particularly when it comes to the range of settings. At £49.99, Aldi's model could be worth a look if you're after a 2-in-1 fan heater, but bear in mind that you won't get all the smart features of the Dyson.

Octopus Energy has unveiled the Cosy Cooler, a new gadget that turns its Cosy heat pump into a home cooling system, offering an alternative to installing a separate air-conditioning unit.

It's expected to launch in 2027, with an estimated price of £500-£600 when added to an existing Cosy heat pump system. That's considerably less than the £2,000 to £6,000 traditional air conditioning can cost to install.

The catch is that you'll need a compatible Cosy heat pump already installed, so that price tag doesn't include the cost of the heat pump itself. Government grants can currently make heat pumps more affordable, but the future of that support is also uncertain, with reports suggesting the grants could be significantly reduced from their current £7,500 level next year.

The Cosy Cooler is roughly the size of a tall kitchen bin, and if you have the compatible Cosy heat pump, it plugs directly into radiator pipework that circulates chilled water throughout the home. Depending on the Cosy heat pump model, users will also be able to cool a single room or run two to three units simultaneously in different rooms.

Greg Jackson, founder and chief executive of Octopus Energy, said: “Sadly, British homes need to be ready for freezing winters and increasingly hot summers. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme has helped give the industry the confidence to invest, innovate and drive costs down – and Cosy Cooler is the latest result of Octopus ingenuity.”

Live trials in homes and offices have already begun, but Octopus is still looking for additional testers that can sign up via this form if interested.

Daniel Craig is returning to the big screen in a fantasy movie that's quite the departure from the Bond role he's best known for, or his Knives Out character Benoit Blanc. In fact, it's a little more like his 2007 dalliance in The Golden Compass.

Netflix has just released the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, the latest installation in The Chronicles of Narnia. While The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the best known and was the first published from CS Lewis' novels, The Magician's Nephew serves as prequel for the universe in which Narnia exists and was one of the last books written.

So this is an origin story, starring Craig as the magician, but putting young actors David McKenna (as Diggory Kirke) and Beatrice Campbell (as Polly Plummer) into the frame.

The Magician's Nephew sees the children exploring other worlds thanks to a magic ring that the magician (Daniel Craig) gives to them.

The trailer shows us a fantastical world, including a glimpse of a celestial Aslan, while the story revolves around how Narnia comes into being and how evil enters that world through Emma Mackey's White Witch.

Greta Gerwig's (Barbie) portrayal of the various worlds is bright, vibrant and instantly engaging, while having a distinct Ragnarok feeling to it. As a movie it looks like a lot of fun for all ages, both long-time fans and kids who are easily distracted. Visually, at least, Narnia: The Magician's Nephew should hold their attention.

And it's probably a part of the universe that many CS Lewis readers never got to. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Price Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader make sense as a trilogy, following the adventures of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, but that adventure concludes with Dawn Treader.

So this is an interesting part of Narnia's universe, adjacent to the characters and world that is familiar and makes for a good entry point to the adventures for new fans. It could also serve to draw some to the novel before the cinema release in February 2027, or at least put it on parents' reading lists.

This is a Netflix movie that's heading to the big screen first, so streamers will have to wait for it to hit the small screen, although typically that wait isn't long.

YouTube is looking at adding audiobooks to its offering to widen the appeal for Premium subscribers. Audiobooks are a feature of Spotify's subscription plans, alongside music and podcasts.

The details of YouTube's plans come from the Wall Street Journal (via 9to5Google), although there doesn't appear to be any acknowledgement from YouTube itself.

The Google-owned service has been expanding its offering beyond user-generated video for a number of years. Shorts was launched to offer short-form social video, while YouTube Music was launched in 2015, eventually replacing Google Play Music.

Google already offers audiobook sales through Google Play Books, but adding access through YouTube would help solidify one Google-owned entertainment platform, with subscription access offering a rival experience to Amazon's Audible.

YouTube Premium currently offers ad-free videos on YouTube, ad-free YouTube Music, background play and downloads, for £12.99 / $15.99 a month. The biggest appeal is ad-free YouTube videos for those who watch a lot of YouTube content, but the addition of audiobooks might appeal to a different type of subscriber.

Spotify offers audiobooks and ad-free music for £12.99 / $12.99, with access to 15 hours of audiobooks and ad-free music.

The addition might also reflect changing listening habits. Music services have seen wide adoption of podcasts, which have become something of a trend; with the rise in spoken word listening, audiobooks aren't a huge leap, providing access to books without the need to read them.

According to Spotify in October 2026, audiobook listeners grew by "nearly 40% over the past year", while listening hours is claimed to have "climbed more than 30%". That's probably where Google's interest has come from, capturing those people before they hop over to another platform.

Spotify offers audiobooks outside of its music subscriptions at £8.99 / $9.99 a month, while Audible offers £5.99 / $8.99 a month, or £8.99 / $14.95 a month, plans.

Audiobooks aren't just an AI version of the written book, they're often voiced by well known actors. For example, Audible has Bram Stoker's Dracula voiced by Ella Purnell, Maggie Gyllenhaal and others, while Spotify offers the Harry Potter series narrated by Stephen Fry.

It makes sense for YouTube to make this move, but currently there's no confirmation that it's going to happen.

Porsche is taking on Ferrari, McLaren and Lamborghini with the Mission S, a concept that previews a mid-engined supercar to sit above the 911.

Revealed in New York, the Mission S is intended to be a driver-focused supercar, with no distracting dashboard touchscreen, and a physical key in place of the usual start/stop button of other contemporary Porsches.

Instead of a touchscreen and infotainment system, Porsche encourages drivers to fit their smartphone to an integrated mount, or focus purely on the driving instead.

Porsche hasn’t said anything about the performance of the Mission S, but describes it as mid-engined – and not electric, unlike the Mission X, a battery-powered hypercar concept that was revealed in 2023 but never went into production. Intended to be a successor to the Carrera GT and 918 Spyder, that project was seemingly canceled before getting off the ground, as rivals Ferrari and McLaren both shunned a fully-electric approach in favour of hybrid-assisted V6 engines for their respective F80 and W1 hypercars.

The Mission S will likely be seen as a course-correction from Porsche, which halted the Mission X but continued to pursue the all-electric Taycan, Macan and Cayenne, with electric versions of its Boxster and Cayman still in development.

Since electric hypercars like the Lotus Evija and Rimac Nevera have failed to sell in meaningful numbers, it’s perhaps no surprise that Porsche backed away from the electric Mission X and is instead focused on the Mission S.

As a side note, while this isn’t a production car ready to go on sale, Porsche changed little to the Mission E concept before it became the taycan. Hopefully it’ll take a similar approach here, and much of the Mission S will remain when the production version arrives.

Dr Michael Leiters, chairman of the executive board of Porsche AG, said: “The Mission S provides a glimpse of the ideas and design features that will shape Porsche in the coming years. At the same time, Mission S represents a mid-engined super sports car platform positioned above the 911 – not as a one-off hypercar, but as a permanent and versatile addition to our customer offering”.

Porsche’s decision to reveal the Mission S on a pier in Queens, New York is significant. The first pictures of the mid-engined Porsche 550 Spyder – the company’s first super sports car – were taken on the same pier back in 1953.

As well as sharing its design DNA with the Mission X, the new Mission S draws inspiration from the 919 Street Concept, a 2017 design exercise from Porsche that envisioned a road-legal version of its Le Mans-winning 919 race car. It is expected to sit above Porsche’s sprawling 911 range, but not occupy the flagship status of the 918 Spyder, thus leaving room for a future limited-edition hypercar to fill that spot later.

Another call-back on the Mission S is a circular fan mounted to the top of the engine bay and reminiscent of the Porsche 917’s radiator fan.

Inside, the stripped-out interior has two seats and is seriously drover-focused. A central analogue rev counter sits directly behind the steering wheel, flanked in traditional Porsche fashion by four sub-dials. The simple steering wheel has tactile switchgear, including gear shift paddles and a central button marked “On your own” – potentially a reference to when the driver assist systems are deactivated.

There are five-point harnesses for both seats, a set of physical climate controls, and a pronounced gear shifter. While this isn’t a manual car, the shifter can be used to switch between the usual drive, park, neutral and reverse, but also be pushed forwards or backwards to shift through the semi-automatic gearbox.

On the lack of a dashboard display, Porsche said it “has deliberately chosen not to include a permanently integrated centre display or a fixed passenger display in the dashboard. Instead, a retractable smartphone system compatible with MagSafe technology has been designed for use as needed.

"The user’s personal smartphone can serve as a navigation or information display if desired. A clearly structured and streamlined My Porsche App provides access to all functions and also allows users to select digitally rendered, historically inspired designs for the circular instruments.”

Porsche has not revealed what engine the Mission S will have, nor what sort of performance we can expect from the production version. We also don’t know when that car is likely to go on sale, or what it will cost. Given its position above the 911 family, the eventual production car could be priced anywhere from around £200,000 and head deep into six-figure territory.

Nubia's gaming sub-brand RedMagic is one of the first each year to release devices with the latest tech – pushing the envelope in Android handsets before rivals catch up. And it regularly does so at prices that defy belief.

That seems to be the case once more, with the RedMagic 12 Pro having been announced in China this week (as the Pro+) with a spec list that looks crazy for the money.

The Chinese edition starts at just 6,999 RMB (around £784 / $1,040 at today's exchange rate) for a version with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and rises to just 8,999 RMB for 16GB / 1TB.

We'll find out the final global prices when the international model launches on 3 November, but considering previous years, we're expecting them to offer mid-range affordability.

And that's for a new phone running Qualcomm's latest and greatest chipset – the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The same SoC you'll find in the highest-end handsets throughout 2027.

On top of this, you get a mammoth 8,400mAh battery with 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, a 6.58-inch 185Hz 2K AMOLED display, and a thinner bezel and build than ever before.

This is a gaming phone still, of course, so there are extra touch buttons on the side and several RedMagic proprietary technologies to both enhance performance and keep the device cool. That includes an RGB liquid cooling system and the RedMagic R5 gaming chip, which supports full scene ray tracing.

On the rear you get two 50-megapixel cameras – wide and ultrawide – and there's an under-display 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.

It runs RedMagic OS 12 – based on Android 17 – and there's a PC emulator included for good measure, to play PC games from the likes of Steam and Epic Games Store.

We await the global launch with bated breath, not least to see how it weighs up in price. There are three colour options planned, with the Nightfreeze (black) and Subzero (silver) versions now available in China, and a Skyfrost (blue) version to follow "later this year".

It's been a busy week for smart home, with Apple unveiling an array of new hardware, including an entire collection of smart home devices. However, the product I'm most excited for is HomeView, and there's one feature in particular that I can already see myself using a lot.

Alongside the usual smart home controls, HomeView has a few tricks up its sleeve for the kitchen. It can turn web recipes into step-by-step cooking instructions, complete with hands-free timers, which sounds like a much better use of a screen than having to keep unlocking your phone with messy fingers.

When viewing a recipe in Safari, users can tap ‘Start Cooking’ to switch to a simplified layout designed for following along as they cook. HomeView also helps with ingredient tracking, so you can keep an eye on what you need without constantly scrolling back through a long list of instructions.

You can also manage multiple timers hands-free, whilst Live Activities keep them visible even when you're using another app.

HomeView further supports Handoff, meaning you can start looking up a recipe on your iPhone and pick it up on the hub when you get to the kitchen. The same feature works with music, podcasts, calls and videos, so it's not limited to cooking.

I've always thought the kitchen was one of the most practical places for a smart home display, especially when your hands are covered in flour, sauce or whatever else is happening at the time. It's one of my favourite things about the Echo Show 8, so I'm interested to see how Apple's take compares.

HomeView isn't available just yet, but with pre-orders due to open in November, it won't be long before we find out whether it works as well in a real kitchen as it sounds on paper.

While we've been seeing huge rises in physical formats – from vinyl records to CD – there's also big demand for proper high-quality digital audio players. And Sony has just revealed a masterstroke in that department, which audiophiles will love.

Launched under the Walkman brand, the latest NW-WM1AM3 and even fancier NW-WM1ZM3 are "engineered to deliver exceptional sound and incorporate a wealth of premium audio components throughout".

They're also engineered to mine your wallet, because these 'no corners cut' products cost a pretty penny. Or, more precisely, £2,099 / $2,999 / €2,499 for the AM3, £4,299 / $5,899 €4,999 for the ZM3 – the latter on account of its gold-plated oxygen-free copper (OFC) chassis, as you can see in the pictures below.

So just what does such cash get you? It's all about class-leading components, Sony suggests.

The ZM3's OFC chassis is said to further elevate the sound quality, the front and rear paired with gold-plated screws for the most stable ground connection and low-noise listening experience. Kimber Kable wiring is used within, too.

The AM3, meanwhile, take a similar philosophy – but its main chassis is aluminium-alloy to keep the cost profile down (the rear is OFC, though).

With S-Master HX digital amplification on board, both players support native DSD – that's Direct Stream Digital, Sony's high-res audio format – for balanced, high-powered output.

The DSD Remastering Engine resamples audio into an 11.2MHz ultra-high-frequency stream to try and emulate an analogue signal as closely as possible. So whatever you're listening to, this upsampling should deliver greater clarity. This works for both downloads or real-time via Wi-Fi connection for streaming sources.

Both products also feature a large 5.5-inch display, responsive to touch, to handle your input and add dynamic visual flair. Battery life is claimed to hit up to 35 hours of playback, reduced to 31 hours when using a streaming source.

You can pre-order right now direct from Sony's site. Shipping commences from 27 November, though, so don't expect to have one of these top-tier digital audio players in your hands until December time.