Ben Johnston
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The best packing cubes for streamlining your luggage
TechnologyWhether it’s for business travel or backpacking, your luggage will benefit greatly from using some of the best packing cubes you can buy
The best iPhone deals of Black Friday 2023
Mobile phonesThe best contract and handset-only Black Friday iPhone deals this year
Astell & Kern AK UW100MKII: High quality but low appeal
Headphones
The Astell & Kern AK UW100MKII deliver exceptional audio for true wireless earbuds, but the lack of ANC will likely put off a lot of people
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Everything you need to know
Mobile phonesQualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 adds on-device generative AI and improves performance and power efficiency
Snapdragon X Elite takes aim at Apple, Intel and AMD
LaptopsQualcomm’s latest PC platform has on-board generative AI and promises class-leading performance speeds
OnePlus Open preview: A strong opening gambit
Mobile phonesOnePlus’ first foldable has Hasselblad cameras and promises the most durable hinge on the market
Expand your car’s storage space with these roof boxes
Car accessories & equipmentWhether you’re going on holiday with the family or carting gear to the beach, here are our favourite roof boxes
TCL NXTPAPER 11: An okay tablet in e-reader’s clothing
TabletsWith its paper-like display, the TCL NXTPAPER 11 is great for e-reading, but it’s fairly unremarkable as a standard tablet
The best Chinese smartphones you can buy today
Mobile phonesChinese smartphones tend to be cheaper and just as well equipped as the established brands. Here are the best Chinese phones around today
Oppo Reno 10 5G review: Long-lasting and far-shooting
Mobile phonesIt’s not the fastest at this price, but brilliant battery life and a terrific telephoto camera give the Oppo Reno 10 5G an edge
