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Sam's smart buys

12 December 2020

  • Happy woman wearing headphones listening to music at Christmas

    Tech gift guide: ideas for last-minute Christmas presents

    From speakers to watches through to tablets and games, there are lots of options

16 November 2020

  • Woman watching an iPad

    Best tablets 2020: our guide for all budgets

    From Apple to Samsung, Amazon to Microsoft, there’s lots of options, starting from less than £100

1 August 2020

  • Two people sit in a room with a smart speaker

    The best smart speakers for all budgets

    Whether you want good sound, the cheapest or an alarm clock replacement, here are the options

4 July 2020

  • Sleepless woman with alarm clock on the bed

    Struggling for shut-eye in lockdown? Sleep-tracking devices may help

    The lowdown on free apps, sensors you wear and a mat you slip under your mattress

5 June 2020

  • PowerBeats earphones

    The best running earphones for all budgets

    From over-the-ear to true wireless, we round up the most suitable pairs for notching up the miles

9 May 2020

  • Running in a park during the coronavirus lockdown

    Running in lockdown: what gear do I need to start?

    Many people have turned to jogging during the coronavirus crisis. These shoes, apps and gadgets can help you get going

31 January 2020

  • Side view of mother and son running on grassland smiling

    The best apps to get fit with your friends: from Fitbit to Strava

    We look at fitness communities to keep you on track, and devices from Apple, Garmin and others

20 December 2019

  • Woman looking at tablet and holding card

    Last minute tech Christmas gift ideas for every budget

    Left it a bit late? Here’s a quick list of good tech things for people of all ages

28 October 2019

  • smartphone grips

    Five best phone grips to stop smashed screens

    If your phone is a bit too big, your hand hurts or you frequently drop it, these cheap accessories can help

27 September 2019

  • Young woman using her mobile phone

    Five of the best mobile phones – whatever your budget

    You can get great phones at almost any price – here’s a guide to some of the best around

31 August 2019

  • iPad Mini 2019 with Apple Pencil

    What's the best tech to take to university?

    A guide to the best bits of tech to help you get the most out of the next academic year

2 August 2019

  • Sphero Mini

    Five of the best kids’ gadgets for summer holidays

    From tablets to robot toys, here’s some tech ideas to keep the little ones occupied in the long break

5 July 2019

  • Young man packing for holiday

    The best travel tech for a stress-free holiday

    How to keep your mobile, tablet, Kindle and headphones charged and connected abroad

8 June 2019

  • Gold-plated HDMI cables

    Buying cables? Going for gold could mean a rip-off

    From mobile phone chargers to HDMI for TVs, here’s how to save on leads for your gadgets

11 May 2019

  • airpods

    Five of the best wireless earbuds: a guide for all budgets

    We pick earbuds to suit a range of budgets, from Apple Airpods to Samsung Galaxy Buds and more

13 April 2019

  • amazon echo dot

    Smart speakers: five ways to get one on the cheap

    Want to dip your toe in the voice-controlled world of Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant? Here are best, cheapest ways to start

16 March 2019

  • Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II

    Five of the best noise-cancelling headphones

    Blocking out annoying sounds on flights or the commute with these options priced from £80

16 February 2019

  • social networking friends

    Five of the best top-end smartphones

    There’s never been a better time to buy a top-of-the-line mobile – here are our top picks
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