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Pixel 4 & 4XL Impressions – A Big Upgrade?

Google Pixel 4 & 4XL – Unboxing & First Review!

Hey guys i’m tom the tech chap and I’ve been lucky enough to get my grubby little paws on the new Pixel 4 and 4 XL so i thought i’d run you through what’s new and give you my first impressions!

So what’s new? Well the most obvious change is the design –  that horrible notch on the 3XL has been replaced with.. well, a fairly chunky forehead…

Samsung’s EPIC Gaming Monitors @ Gamescom 2018!

This article is sponsored by Samsung.

This was my first Gamescom, and boy was it a good one! I was lucky enough to see a hands-on demo of Cyberpunk 2077, play Battlefield V, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and many more games I can’t wait to play more of! But it’s the PC hardware and peripherals that provide you with the best gaming…

There's some cool stuff in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16199.. #Windows10 #Insider #16199

Just recently we posted about some of the new features coming to the Windows 10 “Fall Creators Update” later this year. Well just this week Dona Sarkar who is a Software Engineer at Microsoft announced Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16199 for Windows Insiders to download and test.     My People An update to the My People bar brings emojis, so you can now receive emoji from your pinned contacts…

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update announced at Build 2017.

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update announced at Build 2017. Microsoft announced the latest update for Windows 10 earlier this week which is imaginatively called the “Windows 10 Fall Creators Update” and will be coming to all compatible devices towards the end of the year. This comes as the company hosted its annual ‘Build’ conference in downtown Seattle instead of its previous venue of San…

Galaxy S8 vs OnePlus 3T – Which Should You Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is here, but with an eye-watering £689 price-tag it’s not going to be for everyone. For £300 less, you could buy yourself one of the best phones from 2016, the OnePlus 3T. The big question is whether the new S8, with it’s all-new design, infinity-edge screen and faster processor is really worth buying when the 3T offers so much better value for money. I put the S8 and 3T to…

Quantum Dot Explained – Samsung QLED TV 2017

SPONSORED BY SAMSUNG Samsung QLED Launch There’s been a lot of hype around Samsung’s new QLED TVs which use Quantum Dot technology. First unveiled at CES, Samsung invited the press, including myself, to the  Carrousel du Louvre in Paris for the global launch of their new televisions. Q Style The Louvre venue offered a not-so-subtle clue that style and design are a big focus for Samsung this year.…

What’s the best ultrawide monitor you can buy? I countdown my Top 5 ultrawide monitors from all the big brands including Acer, Asus, Dell and LG to find out which is the ultimate ultrawide. If you’ve never used a super-widescreen 21:9 monitor before, you’re in for a treat. Everything from gaming, watching movies and even getting work done is more immersive and enjoyable.…

Christmas & Holiday 2016 Find the perfect tech gift this holiday season from my list of the best tech gifts and presents you can buy right now. Whether you’re a fitness fanatic and want to invest in a tracker like the new FitBit Charger 2, an outdoorsy type looking for a new action cam like the GoPro Hero 5 Black, or you prefer to chill out at home with the new Playstation 4 Pro or VR headset…

iPhone 7 Review – Should You Upgrade?

iPhone 7 review – is there anything to get excited about? Apple’s shiny new smartphone features a refined design, quad-core A10 Fusion chip, wider colour gamut display, capacitive-touch Home Button, IP67 waterproofing, f/1.8 aperture 12 megapixel camera and stereo speakers. That all sounds great, but do they add up to a substantially better phone than the iPhone 6S? Check out my video review…

The SoundMagic E10C in-ear headphones are the latest evolution in the popular E10 series. The E10C’s feature an improved in-line remote control and mic, redesigned 3.5mm jack, full cross-platform support and a bass-boosted sound. I’ve been a big fan of the E10 series for years, and while these should definitely be considered an incremental upgrade if you already own a pair of SoundMagic’s…

This Monitor Buying Guide will show you everything you need to know about buying a new monitor. From size and resolution to panels and refresh rates – there’s a lot to get your ahead around. Depending on your budget, you may be considering buying a 4K or Ultrawide monitor – but are they any good and what should you look out for? If…

The HTC Vive is incredible! The future has arrived, virtual reality is no longer the stuff of science fiction. You can buy a HTC Vive right now and experience the ultimate, immersive gaming thrill. So whether you’re thinking about investing in a VR headset or just curious about how it all works – here are 10 things you need to know about the Vive:…

The Mac vs PC debate is decades old – So Marcus Cole (PCCentric) and I attempt to bust a few myths about Windows PC’s and Apple Macs. Are Apple Macs always the best choice for designers and creative professionals? Are Windows PCs less reliable and more prone to crashing? Can you play games on Macs? Do you have more choice with Windows and the big question – are Apple computers overpriced? Marcus…

Galaxy S7 vs LG G5 – which has the best camera? It’s widely assumed the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have the best cameras you can get on a smartphone, but is this true? I put it to the test against the LG G5 – comparing their daytime, low-light, night, selfie, wide-angle and video recording capabilities. No editing, no camera tricks – just a simple side-by-side comparison. Let me know which camera you…

LG G5 Review - Should You Buy It? #LGG5

The LG G5 has a lot to offer.  A modular design, dual-cameras, Snapdragon 820, 4GB RAM, Removable battery, MicroSD card support – What’s not to love? Well, a few things but I’ll save that for the video review below. I’ve been looking forward to reviewing the LG G5 for a long time considering my first ever Tech Chap review was of the LG G3. I loved the G3, and last years G4 was a decent upgrade,…

Huawei P9 Video review:

The Huawei P9 boasts a unique dual-sensor camera, fast octa-core processor and a beautiful 5.2″ display. It’s thin, aluminium body looks and feels great too. But is it good enough to compete with the Galaxy S7, LG G5 and HTC 10? Find out in our video review: Let me know what you think of the P9 and whether you’d buy a Huawei phone…

Macbook Pro 13 vs Dell XPS 13? The Macbook Pro (Early 2015) and Dell XPS 13 (9350) are two of the best laptops on the market. At 13-inches, they both offer a great combination of power and portability. Even though the XPS 13 features a newer Skylake chip and USB Type C, the Macbook Pro could still be the better laptop. Find out which one I think is best in this Pro 13 vs Dell XPS 13 laptop…