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The leak emerged from XDA Developers, a company that managed to get a developer build of Android Q up and running on a Google Pixel 3 XL. Many current Google apps already contain a dark-mode option, which is an inverted colour scheme that shows lighter coloured text on a darker background for improved visibility at night, or just for personal preference. It appears Google is considering implementing a dark-mode across the operating system as a whole, which is displayed as an example in the screenshot below....

As predicted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s event is set to take place next week, on 8 March 2022 at 10am PST, which translates to 1pm EST and 6pm GMT for those in the UK, and as usual, it’ll be available to stream via the Apple Event website on PC, Mac, Android and iOS. If you’ve got an Apple device, it’ll also be available to stream via the Apple TV app, but the experience is fundamentally the same no matter how you watch....

We’ve taken a hands-on look at the Galaxy Watch right here, and our Apple Watch Series 4 article rests just here if you’re looking for some deeper insight into either product. We’re going to set them against each other to see which one should be the better option for you. Here we go! Price The new Apple Watch 4 costs anywhere between £399/$399 all the way up to £529/$529. That is not a typo by the way....

Archos 64 Xenon: display & design The first thing I realised when I picked up the 64 Xenon at the Archos stand at MWC was that it’s just a bit too big. With a 6.4in display and bezels that aren’t exceptionally thin, this phablet is a beast. I much preferred the 5.9in LG G Pro 2 because I was able to appreciate the big screen without it becoming uncomfortable to hold....

If you’re having a hard time picturing this – think about a Microsoft Surface 2-in-1 that hits the local gym hard for its new year’s resolution, discovers the weights room and decides it wants to do nothing else. With specs that look remarkably similar to the Alienware Area-51m that we took a look at, the Mothership is certainly running in the same race but does have a few obvious key differences....

The ROG (Republic of Gamers) Phone made its debut four years ago, and has since established itself as the go-to handset for mobile gamers. That’s despite fierce competition from brands such as Red Magic, Black Shark and even Poco. But even if you’re set on an Asus handset, there are four devices in the latest ROG Phone 6 Series to choose from. The regular 6 is the second cheapest of these, coming in at just under $1,000/£1,000 when paying full price....

As you drive around the map and progress through Horizon Life large purple circles will appear on the map to show you where to start looking. You might find them in a different order to us, and four barns can be found only in the corresponding season, so you might have to wait until that rolls around: seasons change every Thursday. This is one reason why this guide isn’t yet complete: we need to wait for all four seasons to arrive....

Even though its build quality is top notch you may still want a case to keep it looking pristine. Here are our favourite cases for the KeyOne that we have rounded up as they’re often hard to find. Official BlackBerry KeyOne Dual Layer Hard Shell Case This official case from BlackBerry makes the already hardy KeyOne basically indestructible. The case is as premium as the phone it protects with a clip on design that covers the sides and back of the phone....

Companies also tend to extend those offers for the whole week, often called Cyber Week. When the time comes, we’ll hand-pick the best deals across all consumer tech, from laptops and TVs to smart speakers, air fryers, robot vacuum cleaners and so much more – there’s bound to be something that will appeal. Best Cyber Monday deals in the US Best Cyber Monday deals in the UK Best Cyber Monday sales – where to look for the best tech discounts US retailers UK retailers More of the best tech deals In this article we’ve rounded up only the best of the best, but we’ve done an awful lot more deal-searching than that!...

Fridges are now filled with great tech that’ll help you to organise your shopping and keep your food in perfect condition for longer, such as climate-controlled compartments with adjustable settings for fresh produce. The best appliances will help to save you money by being energy efficient and ensuring that your groceries last. Some of the fridge freezers we’ve reviewed also have switch tech – sections that can either function as a fridge or a freezer, depending on your needs....

Windows 10 has so many keyboard shortcuts that it’s practically impossible to remember them all. Many will be familiar with CTRL+C (copy), CTRL+V (paste), CTRL+Z (undo), CTRL+Y (redo) and CTRL+A (select all), so we’ve chosen 20 more that are particularly useful and can be used to your advantage. Best Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts Without further ado, here are our favourite keyboard shortcuts on Windows 10: Windows key + V: Open clipboard historyWindows key + A: Open the Action CentreWindows key + C: Launch Cortana in listening mode (for voice commands)Windows key + I: Open the Settings appWindows key + S: Launch CortanaWindows key + T: Cycle through apps in taskbarWindows key + X: Open Quick Link menu, the list of common functions displayed when right clicking on open appWindows key + Tab: Open Task ViewWindows key + Left arrow: Snap active window to left of screenWindows key + Up arrow: Snap active window to top of screenWindows key + Down arrow: Snap active window to bottom of screenWindows key + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktopWindows key + Ctrl + F4: Close the current desktopWindows key + Ctrl + left or right arrow: switch between virtual desktopsWindows key + Shift + S: Take and annotate screenshotsWindows key + Shift + M: Minimise all windowsWindows key + Alt + R: Manually start and stop recordingWindows key + full stop (....

We’ve rounded up the best deals out there on the models that we recommend based on our in-house testing and industry expertise. We’ll point you in the right direction below, but remember some are plain discounts while others require a voucher or code – we’ll let you know what they are. We also have a dedicated round-up for the best budget laptop deals if you want something cheaper. Black Friday month is over but we’re seeing dome deals at even better prices!...

Whether you’re writing up an essay, revising for test or keeping in touch with teachers and classmates, a laptop can do it all. However, the wealth of choice on offer makes it difficult to know which device to go for. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution that will work for every student; what someone needs from a laptop is highly dependent on what they’re studying and how they plan to spend their free time....

If you’re looking for TV shows to watch on Netflix UK, check out our best TV shows on Netflix article. Our tips on how to navigate Netflix will help too. This list is updated every month, but movies are changing on Netflix every day. That might mean that one or two of these movies are no longer available to watch by the time you come to read this article, and some good new films may have emerged....

Don’t worry: we’ve spent a lot of time in the world of virtual reality recently to bring you our top picks of the best Oculus Rift games available in 2019. For those looking to the future, we offer a roundup of the most exciting upcoming VR games. Best Oculus Rift games of 2019 Robo Recall is hands-down our favourite game available for the Oculus Rift right now, and it’ll take something pretty impressive to knock it off the top spot....

The key benefit of smart scales over traditional scales is the breadth and quality of the data you’ll get. You’ll be able to monitor changes to your weight and body composition and track your progress on your smartphone app. Seeing your progress in digits and graphs helps you to see the results of your healthy choices from weigh-in to weigh-in. For more information about smart scales, have a look at our guide below the round-up....

A big concern for many is that you’ll lose your current phone number if you switch. But that’s not true: you can transfer your current phone number to a new network and the whole process is simple if you use the text-to-switch service. Here, we’ve picked the very best SIM-only deals available right now. The best SIM-only deals right now Three’s crazy unlimited SIM-only deal is back. You can get the first six months for just £10 per month, which then doubles for the rest of the contract (which is 24 months in total)....

Update 17 Aug: Coinciding with Gamescom 2016 a new BioShock The Collection remastered trailer has been released showing the difference between the original and the new version in its 1080p and 60fps glory. Watch it above and the original trailer at the bottom of the page. With the BioShock remastered collection of games, now is a great time for fans to relive the series or for anyone who missed the games first time around to play on next-gen consoles (and PC)....

Powerline is a fantastic tecnology that uses your house’s power lines to quickly and simply create a fast home network, that’s more and more in demand in the modern home. Smart TVs and set-top boxes such as Sky+, Tivo and Apple TV all demand a fast internet connection for services such as iPlayer, Netfix, LoveFilm, catch-up TV and other entertainment goodies. Games consoles will all benefit from fast access, too....

We’ve previously reviewed the much more compact Midas power bank and UltraCompact power bank, and this is something completely different. This battery really means business. One of the things we like about CHJGD is its style, and not one of the power banks we’ve received from the company even closely resembles another. Power banks can be incredibly boring plastic slabs, but CHJGD is mixing things up in the market. It’s fair to say this Magnum Opus is another black plastic slab, but it’s apparent that its design has been more carefully considered....