Alan Martin
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Apple AirPower is no more
TechnologyThe much-maligned charging mat has suffered consistent delays since it was revealed in 2017
Vodafone Smart X9 review: The best budget phone for £100
Mobile phonesThe Vodafone Smart X9 isn’t perfect, but at this price what’s not to like?

Apple launches Apple News Plus
Mobile phonesAt Apple’s 25 March event, the company launched a new way of subscribing to multiple magazines.
The basic Amazon Kindle now has a backlight
eReadersAmazon takes a leaf out of the more expensive Kindle books
Ember Mug review: Never let your coffee go cold again
KitchenFor those that love their hot drinks, the Ember mug is a highly appealing little luxury
AGM X3 review: Fast and rugged, but not for photographers
Mobile phonesYou can take the AGM X3 anywhere, but the evidence won’t look too brilliant
ROG Phone: An expensive way of showing off your gaming creds
Mobile phonesThere’s nothing inherently wrong with the Asus ROG Phone but you can do better for the money
Fitbit Flex 2 review: The best simple Fitbit
Fitness trackers Wearable technologyDespite a few annoyances, the Fitbit Flex 2 is a near-perfect affordable fitness tracker
Fitbit Surge review: Gone, but not forgotten
Fitness trackersFeature-packed but the Fitbit Surge doesn't quite gel together
What is BritBox? The BBC/ITV answer to Netflix explained
TVsAlready active in the US, BritBox will see the two broadcasters pool their shows into one streaming service