2048 for iOS and Android review Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict Overall, we love 2048. It’s the perfect time-waster, and is so addictive you’ll find yourself playing it in every spare minute you get. 2048 has skyrocketed to the top of the charts in the iOS and Android app stores, and there’s a good reason why: it’s ridiculously addictive. It’s a simple and fun but completely infuriating puzzle game that was originally conceived by independent developers Sirvo for its Threes!...

Mario Kart 8 review Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Although it’s been a long wait, Mario Kart 8 is one of the best in the series – mainly down to the brilliantly designed tracks and new features like anti-gravity racing. It’s the best excuse to buy a Wii U yet and would have got full marks if it wasn’t for the lacklustre Battle mode. The Wii U hasn’t been the biggest success for Nintendo but can the arrival of Mario Kart 8 change its fortunes?...

Nero BackItUp 2014 backup software review Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict For anybody wanting a simple, few-frills backup system to cover all the devices they use every day, Nero BackItUp 2014 fits the bill. The unlimited storage option at £40 looks particularly good value. This is a set and forget application, though. If you like to customise how back-up sets are kept or to include system backups, you should look elsewhere....

Surface Pro 3 vs MacBook Air comparison review Pros Cons Our Verdict First things first: these are two outstanding portable computers. If you can afford it and it makes sense to you to carry only one device that is PC, tablet and laptop, the Surface Pro 3 is a truly stunning achievement. But if you need more of a ‘proper’ laptop and you can live without touchscreen and camera, head for the MacBook Air....

HTC One mini 2 vs HTC One M8 Our Verdict The HTC One M8 either bests or matches the HTC One mini 2 in every category we cover here. And the difference in price isn’t enough to make it a good deal in comparison. For those really looking to save some cash on an Android smartphone the best deal will most likely come from the £149 2014 Motorola Moto G....