UK high street banks decline new business applications Many UK high street banks have declined new applications for business bank accounts, or warn of long delays as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to high street banks, they will not be taking any new applications as they concentrate on providing the government loans, such as theBounce Back Loans, to existing customers. “Bank staff are working incredibly hard to meet these significant levels of demand [from existing customers], meaning some new customers may currently face some delays when applying to open a business account,” said a spokesperson from UK Finance to theBBC....

Beko’s Hygiene Shield appliances aim to disinfect your home The disinfecting cabinet, which costs £199, is designed to be set on a hallway table. The appliance (pictured below) looks a lot like a microwave, but instead of microwaves, it uses UV-C rays to sanitise items placed inside. When you come home, you stick whatever you’ve brought in from the great outdoors into the cabinet and the rays will get to work....

Fast Charge ep. 37: iPhone 12, OnePlus 8T & the best budget flagship The iPhone 12 is here, but it’s not alone. Not only are there four new iPhones, but the OnePlus 8T launched the day after, and after reviewing it we’re ready to set it head-to-head with the latest from Google and Samsung to see who comes out on top. TheiPhone 12launched on Tuesday, joined by the 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max, withpre-orders for some modelsstarting this Friday....

Get a £950 trade-in discount on Surface Pro X & Laptop Go Until October 31, those pining for a discount on Microsoft’s new premium Surface devices can benefit from a trade-in offer thatslashes up to £950on the upcoming Surface Laptop Go and the top-spec Surface Pro X Platinum – both of which release on27 October. More affordable Pro X tablets with lower configurations, in matte black, went on sale 13 October – days before the Apple iPad Air 4 isrumouredto go on sale....

Google Nest Audio review Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict The sweet-spot in Google’s smart speaker range. The Nest Audio is great value for money if you want rich and powerful sound in a compact device and don’t have overly demanding multi-room needs. Best Prices Today: Google Nest Audio Google’s long-awaited replacement for the original Google Home smart speaker is here, complete with new Nest banding, an overhauled design and much better sound quality....