Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus may be revealed sooner than anyone had anticipated before today, according to a new report. Both 2018 Samsung flagship smartphones are being readied for a surprise CES 2018 tease, reports VentureBeat, making for an early January cameo. Whether or not we see what the S9 and S9 Plus look like in January remains a mystery. Samsung briefly teased the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus during MWC 2017 last February. We fully expect a routine March 2018 launch event and

There are always a ton of laptop deals on Black Friday and while you might be keeping your eye on discounts from Dell, Lenovo, HP and all the usual players, you should definitely check out these deals from Huawei. Better known for its smartphones, the Chinese electronics super-giant has steadily been making headway into Ultrabooks, 2-in-1 tablets and other laptop devices. What’s more, with its price discounted to just $499, it’s one of the most affordable 2-in-1 tablets you’ll see on sale today.

Both models are on sale on Amazon for 40% off right now, but the sale will only last for a few more hours. The classic version also comes with fewer fitness related features. Still, at 40% off, you’re getting the best selling smartwatch on Amazon for a big discount. This deal ends tonight at midnight Pacific time.View DealHuawei Watch 2 Classic – 40% offNow $219 (was $367)Performance-wise, it’s the same watch as the grey version above, but the leather-and-rubber band makes for a more attractive

Just ask the users of Hola Free VPN Proxy, who got more than they bargained for back in 2015. So in this particular case, a free VPN service certainly had a higher price than most users would have suspected. Hot potatoFurthermore, don’t think that Hola is an isolated case of a free VPN abusing its user base. The CDT accused Hotspot Shield of logging user connection data, and using various other elements like location to better target adverts with its free VPN service. The moral of the story is y

[Update: The fantastic DropMix and Little Bits Droid Inventor Kit have been added to our best toys 2017 list. So, with that out of the way, get ready to feel young again with TechRadar’s list of the best connected toys. There might be a lot of Star Wars toys out there (see below) but this one may well be the most interactive yet. The The Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper Robot by Ubtech is available for pre-order at starwars.ubtrobot.com. It is a superb replica of the best-loved Star Wars droid

For many people, it’s hard to visualise what happens inside our bodies. But that could be about to change – cell biology experts have partnered with virtual reality engineers to show how it’s possible to visualise scientific data in a 3D virtual world. Until pretty recently, most visualisation of what happens inside a cell was done in two dimensions – on paper or a computer screen. “VR transforms the way we look at cells and lets us explore the sub-cellular world,” said lead author Angus Johnsto

There’s no denying that Apple has an interested in augmented reality technology, but will it ever release dedicated hardware for its software? According to TechCrunch, Apple has acquired a startup called VRvana which has crowdfunded (though not yet shipped) a camera-based headset which mixes virtual and augmented reality experiences. If Apple has acquired VRvana and its headset technology, it would certainly stand it in good stead for the self-contained AR headset it’s rumored to be developing f

There’s a huge and extremely worrying range of flaws in newer Intel processors which could allow hackers to take full control over the relevant machines – with millions of PCs potentially affected. After a severe exploit was uncovered by Mark Ermolov and Maxim Goryachy, Moscow-based security experts who work for Positive Technologies Research, Intel has admitted that some 10 vulnerabilities exist in the Intel Management Engine, Trusted Execution Engine and Server Platform Services. And this has

Rumors suggest Apple is working on a dual SIM variant for the next range of iPhones, as well as pushing in some new gigabit LTE technology for faster internet. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 features the 4×4 MIMO antenna module and beats the iPhone X by some way in internet speeds, even when being used on networks that don’t currently support gigabit LTE. While carriers and networks supporting gigabit LTE are few and far between at the moment Apple including the new tech will futureproof these devices

Black Friday is still a couple of days away, but Google has already announced its Google Play deals, including discounts on apps, games, movies and music. Apps, games and booksYou want apps? Apparently there will be discounts on hundreds of them over the Black Friday weekend, including a 50% discount on a monthly subscription to Colorfy. You’ll also be able to get up to 80% off games, plus discounts on books and comics. Most major retailers will be having Black Friday sales and we’ll be highligh

Hisense TV dealsHisense H43N5300 43-inch 4K Smart TV | Now £329 | ArgosThe lack of HDR keeps the cost satisfyingly low on this 43-inch 4K Smart TV. Hisense H43N5700 43-inch LED HDR 4K Smart TV | £379 | ebuyerFor just a little more you can grab a set featuring HDR. Hisense H65N5750 65-inch Smart HDR 4K TV | Now £889 | VeryA similar set to the large Hisense TV deal above, but with a screen stretching all the way to 65-inches. Should I buy a Hisense TV? So, after a brief history lesson, are Hisense

The 10 best business projectors of 2017 TechRadar ProBuying Guide If you’re looking to present in front of clients, or if you just want to play a game in a giant format, these projectors are the best we’ve reviewed.

The LG Q6 was an already agreeably priced phone, and this deal makes it an even sweeter option. (You can also pick up the standard LG Q6 for just $240 from Best Buy.) If you use a CDMA provider like Verizon, you’ll have to skip this deal. (Image: © Amazon) LG Q6 (Prime Exclusive) for $120 offProvided you’re cool with your lockscreen being taken up with ads and offers from Amazon, it’s hard not to be impressed with this deal. You’ll only end up paying $180 for the device, which is down considerab

These will then connect to your Wi-Fi and offer you access to streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Best Roku for 4K TV owners: Roku Streaming Stick+A small stick that does 4K and HDRResolution: 4K | HDR? The Roku Streaming Stick+, in comparison, is lovely and snappy to operate. Read the full review: Roku Streaming Stick+Best Roku for HD TV owners: Roku Streaming Stick (US-Only)A budget stick with a great OSResolution: Full HD | HDR? Read the full review: Roku Streaming Stick

Sony’s virtual reality headset for its PS4 line of consoles, PlayStation VR, has been a real success story for the company. So much so, in fact, that Sony is one of the few VR headset makers to post its sales figures. Now, days ahead of the Black Friday deals madness, Sony plans to take full advantage with a massive price cut on the PlayStation VR through several online retailers: a whopping 33% off the list price. Get PlayStation VR for just $199.99 on GameStop! On GameStop and several other on

YouTube is finally back on the Amazon Echo Show following a roughly two-month absence after Google disabled access , citing violations of terms of service. Essentially, it looks as though Amazon complied with Google’s terms of service by merely replacing the Show’s custom YouTube interface for individual videos with a display showing the standard YouTube homepage as you see it on a desktop browser. “We’re excited to offer customers the capability to watch even more video content from sources suc

New Amazon Fire HD 10 deals have arrived a few days earlier than Black Friday 2017, and that means you can save 33% on the best big tablet from Amazon. It’s just $99 today for the Amazon Fire HD 10, which is great news because it just came out this year and originally cost $150 at launch. Saving $50 in this early Black Friday deal is a great start to the official holiday shopping season opener. This makes the best Amazon tablet more than three times cheaper than the cheap iPad that came out this

As it turns out, the battery on the Surface Book 2 will start draining at a rate of roughly 10% per hour if you’re playing a game, like Destiny 2 , on the highest settings. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed this in a statement to The Verge . “The Surface Book 2 Power Mode Slider is provided as a means to give the user control over the range of performance and battery life,” the spokesperson said. “In some intense, prolonged gaming scenarios with Power Mode Slider set to ‘best performance’ the b

We’ve recently added a full review for the Optoma HD142X, one of our favorite – and most affordable – projectors of the last few years.) They range from budget-oriented HD beamers right up to cinema-grade 4K Ultra HD models; the surprisingly affordable to reassuringly expensive. Input-wise the HD141X offers 2 x HDMI (1.4a 3D support) + MHL v1.2, perfect for hooking up a PS4 or 3D Blu-ray player. Input-wise it offers Computer in (D-sub 15pin) x 2 (Share with component), Composite Video in (RCA) x

Choosing great computer speakers is almost as delicate of a business as choosing a great computer. These sleek speakers accept digital audio from your computer’s USB port for uncompressed audio input and pushes the sound quality up another notch through its built-in digital-to-audio converter. They also offer great sound imaging for an immersive experience and an extended base range. The Luna, which comes in red, white, and black, offers a powerful but controlled bass, great balance with slightl