Apple’s latest desktop operating system is called macOS High Sierra, which sounds awfully similar to the last one. That’s because, like the transition from OS X Leopard to Snow Leopard, Apple has chosen to refine its established Mac OS rather than replace it wholesale, thereby avoiding the risk of introducing niggles and issues and that were previously absent. That of course still equates to additional new features for macOS which we’ll cover in this article, but perhaps more importantly, it sho

It’s time to pour one out for Windows Phone 8.1, as Microsoft officially ended support for the mobile platform today. Forecast previously on an official page, Windows Phone 8.1 — and by extension, the Windows Phone platform as many know it — will no longer receive any further upgrades, updates or security check-ups from Microsoft. Windows 10 Mobile, the mobile extension of Microsoft’s desktop OS and successor to Windows Phone 8.1, is still kicking. Microsoft is even rumored to have new Windows 1

Amazon Prime Day is in the home stretch, but if you haven’t taken advantage of all the savings yet, there’s still time. Amazon Prime Day deals officially end in the US at 11:59pm PT July 11 / 2:59am ET July 12. If you’ve held off joining the Prime Day fun because you don’t have a Prime membership, you can get a free trial before time runs out. For every single can’t-miss Amazon Prime Day deal, head to our dedicated hub page. Get these Amazon Prime Day deals nowAmazon Echo is a ridiculous 50% off

Amazon Prime Day deals are still happening in the US and 2017 has turned out to be a banner year for the Jeff Bezos-owned company. To help you navigate Amazon Prime Day 2017, we’ve listed all of the best deals below, while they remain in stock. Why Amazon Prime Day mattersIf you’re looking for bargains, Prime Day 2017 is important – not just for gadgets, but for any kind of item. What to expect from Prime Day 2017We’d expect Prime Day 2017 to follow the template of the last two Prime Days. Prime

Today may very well be Amazon Prime Day , but don’t count out Amazon’s countless rivals. They’re not just watching; retailers like Best Buy, Walmart and Toys ’R’ Us among others have responded in kind with deals that, in some cases, are even better than Amazon’s. For instance, Best Buy is running what it calls “ Big Deals Day ,” while NewEgg is conducting a “ Fantastech Sale .” Meanwhile, we have eBay simply running stronger deals than Amazon for several products, and Toys ‘R’ Us taking 20% off

Expires midnight tonightAmazon Prime TV deals: see all of Amazon’s Prime Day TV deals here. Amazon Prime Day: 4K TV dealsAmazon Prime TV deals: see all of Amazon’s Prime Day TV deals here. Amazon Prime Day: Mobile phone dealsAlthough there are one or two excellent contract phone deals knocking around this Amazon Prime Day, they are far outnumbered by the offers on SIM free mobiles. Why Amazon Prime Day mattersIf you’re looking for bargains, Prime Day 2017 is important – not just for gadgets, but

Record your every move with this loaded GoPro bundle on Amazon Prime Day . Contained in the bundle is the GoPro Hero Session, a handheld grip, a headstrap and a 32GB microSD card. Heck, even the camera alone costs $149, but this Amazon Prime Day deal features all of them together for that very price. The GoPro Hero Session is more than enough for amateur users who just want a versatile HD camera that can withstand the elements. Given that it also comes with everything you need to get started on

Amazon Prime Day 2017 is in full swing, and there are tons of deals available on a wide range of devices, including the HTC Vive virtual reality headset. HTC Vive is now $699.99, a savings of $100 from its everyday price of $799.99. You’ll need to have a Prime or Prime Student membership to take advantage of the on sale HTC Vive price. HTC Vive deal on Amazon Prime DayHTC Vive’s deal comes one day after the Oculus Rift and Touch controllers bundle got a massive price drop to $399. The Oculus Rif

Here are the best laptop deals in the UK on Prime day. The day of ultimate sales – well, short of Black Friday – has finally arrived: Amazon Prime Day is here. (Though gaming laptop deals far outnumber the others, at least there are some MacBook deals, surprisingly.) Getting right into it, here are the top laptop deals from this year’s Amazon Prime Day (nearly all below deals end at 11:59pm ET on Tuesday, July 11):The best Prime Day laptop dealsAsus ZenBook UX330UA : This leading 13.3-inch Ultra

The Nintendo Switch doesn’t support Bluetooth audio natively, but with this cheap lightning deal on Amazon Prime Day, wireless comes cheap. Act fast to snag this deal on the Mpow Bluetooth transmitter. It normally retails for $43, but as of this writing it’s 56% off, sitting cozy at just $19. The Mpow Bluetooth transmitter plugs right into the 3.5mm jack on the device of your choosing, like the Nintendo Switch or an older MP3 player that doesn’t feature the wireless capability. It comes with a r

A lot, expect around $649/£649/AU$999Don’t expect the HTC U12 any time soon, as it was only in May 2017 that the HTC U11 was announced and June that it hit stores. The HTC U11 sells for $649/£649/AU$999, so you’ll probably have to pay at least around that much for the HTC U12. HTC U12 news and rumorsWe don’t know anything about the HTC U12 yet but we can take some educated guesses. The design of the HTC U11 is also new and generally impressive, so we’d think a similar, though probably refined, d

If you’ve ever shopped around for truly wireless headphones, the price can be at least $200 or higher. Well, today you can pick up a pair of Bragi’s The Dash for just $99. It’s a huge lighting deal that takes 39% off or $65 off the usual $164.99 price of these truly wireless headphones. That said, you’re going to have to act fast because as of this writing, the deal will only be available for an hour. Aside from playing tunes wirelessly to your ears, Bragi The Dash is a fully featured set of wir

Itching for a curved monitor? Amazon Prime Day 2017 continues with a stellar deal on the Samsung CF391 curved LED display. It normally goes for $399, but today it’s 44% off, which brings the price down to $224. The 0.5mm-thin CF391 pushes a 1080p resolution with a 5000:1 contrast ratio that separates the whites and blacks with confidence. Act fast to take advantage of this deal and be sure to check out the best Amazon Prime Day deals.

Apple recently updated its iPad Pro range with the iPad Pro 10.5 and the iPad Pro 12.9 (2017). The original iPad Pro launched in November 2015, quickly followed by the iPad Pro 9.7 in March 2016 and then the iPad Pro 10.5 and iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) in June 2017. The first iPad Pro generation began its rollout in March 2016, and the iPad Pro 2 models landed in June 2017, so that’s only just over a year apart. iPad Pro 3 news and rumorsThe iPad Pro 2 has only just launched so there unsurprisingly ar

The Nintendo Switch has been sold out on an almost constant basis since launch, with many stores forcing over-priced bundles on gamers when stock does arrive. Not today though, Amazon is selling the Neon Nintendo Switch for the regular asking price of just £279.99. We’ve also spotted a Nintendo Switch Splatoon bundle pre-order for £319.99. These are not Amazon Prime Day exclusives, so don’t worry about getting signed up. With Splatoon 2 and new Mario on the horizon, this is a great time to get a

There’s no better way to begin playing Xbox One than with a console bundle, and today’s Amazon Prime Day exclusive bundle gives us a really good deal. The deal, of course, is an Amazon Prime Day promotion and therefore requires a Prime subscription. Prime Day Xbox One bundle specsTo understand how good this deal is today, you just have to look inside the Xbox One Amazon Prime Day bundle. But considering it’s $128.93 cheaper than what you would have paid when this Xbox One bundle first launched m

Amazon Prime Day 2017 is underway all over the globe, but the big question is what time will the deals all end? Prime Day started at 18:00 on July 10, so technically Amazon Prime Day does last longer than a single day at 30 hours. What about Prime Day Lightning Deals? What happens at the end of Prime Day? All of the deals you’ve seen on Amazon Prime will disappear on July 12, so now is the time to buy if you plan to get something in the Prime Day sale.

The SNES Classic Mini is going to be a smash hit and we were hoping it would be an Amazon Prime Day deal with pre-orders opening up today in the US. That didn’t happen, but good news: we found $51 SNES Classic alternative on Amazon that’s slightly better, albeit less of a nostalgia trip. The important thing is that it plays more SNES games and games from other classic consoles. You can switch between SNES, NES and Genesis games, as it has three cartridge slots in the top of this retro console. I

All is not lost though, as we have an exclusive deal for you on the best phone in the world, the Samsung Galaxy S8. We’ve got the best smartphones of the moment all listed here – and we’ve got the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus handsets duking it out with the iPhone at the top of our list. Best smartphoneFor those in a rush, here you go: the Samsung Galaxy S8 is the best smartphone in the world. Be sure to take a look through the full best phone ranking though to know what’s best f

Amazon Prime Day is on now, but indirectly tied to the annual savings bonanza are big discounts on Fitbit. And you don’t need an Amazon Prime membership to get these prices, which is great news if you’re not a member. Here’s what you’ll save on a Fitbit through Amazon:Each Fitbit offers something different, from the robust tracking of the Fitbit Surge to the slim yet still capable Fitbit Alta HR. Though these deals aren’t tied to Prime Day, now’s a good time to get a new Fitbit before prices cre