Audio Tech of the Year 2021: Sony WF-1000XM4 Fewer restrictions in 2021 meant travel was back on the cards, and combined with the hybrid model of working at home and the office many have adopted, headphones are more important than ever. Whether it’s simply for personal escapism or for important work calls, they are one of the most essential tech items. Sony has once again blown us away, this time with a new pair of flagship earbuds....
Budget Phone of the Year 2021: Poco X3 Pro We feel a bit like a stuck record right now. Last year we chose the Poco X3 NFC for ourbudget phone of 2020 award, and this year we’re choosing…the Poco X3 Pro. This enhanced and updated version of the X3 NFC takes a phone that was already almost impossibly over-specced for its price, and somehow squeezes even more out of it while barely increasing the price – we just wish it would launch in the US, rather than sticking to Europe and Asia....
Flagship Phone of the Year 2021: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Anyone who watches or listens to our weekly podcastFast Chargewill know that Deputy Editor Dom Preston’s love of the Galaxy Z Flip series is no secret. While thefirst Flipwas a capable phone with niche appeal, the updatedFlip 3is something else entirely: a genuinely mainstream foldable phone that can stand toe to toe with other flagships at its price. That price is key....
How to Cancel BT Broadband If you’re aBT Broadbandcustomer who is about to move to a new house, leave the country, adopt a hermetic lifestyle that requires no interruptions from the internet, or simply want to swap your broadband contract to another supplier, then you’ll most likely need to cancel your contract. We show you the steps to take, and any charges you may incur along the way. If you’re thinking of cancelling because of issues on your connection then readHow to fix BT Broadband connection problems....
Laptop of the Year 2021: LG Gram 17 Despite an ongoing global chip shortage, we’ve seen a huge range of new laptops in 2021. Almost every major manufacturer has launched multiple models this year, with a capable new device available at every price point. That makes the process of choosing just one incredibly difficult – it’s no wonder our chart has 15 entries, all of which excel in multiple key areas....
