Five easy-to-use Alexa commands to get you started with a voice assistant
Whether you want to see what the fuss is about and try out a voice assistant for the first time, or know someone who might benefit from voice assistant to give them company and help out around the home, we guide you through the first steps of using an Alexa device.
New Honda Jazz and hybrid rivals reviewed: is the hybrid takeover taking off?
New hybrid cars are launching left, right and centre. Whether you want a large luxury SUV, such as the BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid, or a nippy city car, such as...
Sony then and now: how do today’s audio products compare with its 1980s heyday?
Sony’s 1980s heyday made it a go-to electronics brand, renowned for products like Walkman and the first CD player. Now Apple and Samsung have surged ahead – but recent hits...
Budget vs premium headphones tested: should you spend more?
Many people are now choosing to spend more on headphones. Truly wireless pairs like the popular Apple AirPods cost well over £100. But is paying more really worth it? We’ve looked at our lab results from more than 200 headphones that are currently on sale to find out.
Can I drive during the coronavirus lockdown?
The rules on driving during lockdown differ depending on where you live in the UK, and are regularly updated. During the emergency period, the government originally said that you should...
Takeaways, shopping and supermarket deliveries – can you catch coronavirus from them?
Many supermarkets are asking customers not to touch items that they aren’t going to buy, and many retailers’ reopening plans include quarantining items that people touch and then discard. It’s...
More stringent crash tests launched for 2020
The toughest-ever car crash tests have been announced by safety organisation Euro NCAP, with cars to be crashed into a moving barrier for the first time and assessed for how...
Cars with poor visibility exposed
More than two dozen cars that we’ve tested – including the popular Nissan Micra and Renault Megane – offer drivers a limited view of the road around them. We’ve uncovered...
How to make the most of DAB radio during lockdown
DAB radio can be a wonderful companion when spending more time at home during the lockdown. It’s a superb remedy for spending less time with other people, having a sense...
Latest hybrid and electric cars from BMW, Kia and Mercedes on test: is it time to go electric?
As electric and hybrid cars alike promise ever-increasing electric driving ranges, we take a look at how new electric cars such as the Kia E-Niro and Mini Electric compare to...