Esteban Prieto 
Private sector IT buyers will see a long-term boost to their budgets after the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced that a policy allowing the cost of IT equipment to be written off against tax will be made permanent. The so-called “full expensing” policy was first announced as a short-term incentive in the … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Amazing cleaning performance Modular design Three suction levels Anti-hair & Anti-odour tech works Our Verdict For homes where a stick vacuum won’t cut the mustard, the Stratos Pet Pro Upright is up to the challenge and then some. It’s astonishingly good in just about every way and you don’t … Leer más
Throughout the history of mobile communications, Japanese operator NTT Docomo has had a reputation for introducing innovation products and services, and in its latest move, the company is deploying 5G AirScale technology from Nokia in its commercial network. Nokia has a long history of partnering with Docomo as the RAN provider for its 3G … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive design Clever display Excellent battery life Good sleep tracking Cons Only basic workout data Unreliable heart rate monitoring No built-in GPS Our Verdict The Withings ScanWatch 2 is an impressive hybrid watch, combining a premium analogue design with advanced health sensors. But its fitness tracking and non-health features … Leer más
With the UK’s geographic digital divide stubbornly persisting, an analysis examining the role improved connectivity could play in supporting economic growth and transforming rural industries has found that improved rural connectivity could increase turnover for rural manufacturing businesses by over 7%, adding an extra £8.8bn to the UK economy. The great rural revival report … Leer más
Google’s first ever smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, boasts an appealing design, great comfort, impressive tracking and slick WearOS software. You also get a stunning display and easy control using the digital crown. Sounds good to you? The Pixel Watch has emerged as the standout of this year’s Black Friday smartwatch deals. In the UK, Amazon … Leer más
Research from pan-European operator Vodafone has shown the importance of hastening 5G deployment, revealing that expediting the roll-out of 5G Standalone (SA) across the UK could contribute an additional £7.4bn to the economy by 2030, compared with a slower deployment. The 5G: Building a digital society report combines estimates of the productivity and economic … Leer más
Smart video doorbells are massively popular, both for security and the convenience of being able to answer calls even if you’re not home. The 2nd generation Ring Video Doorbell is one of the best around. It not only alerts you on your smartphone when there’s somebody at the door, but you can see and talk … Leer más
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has outlined its commitment to providing two million people around the world with access to free artificial intelligence (AI) skills training by 2025, as part of its ongoing work to make it easier for businesses to access the tech expertise they need. The public cloud giant’s AI Ready skills initiative … Leer más
There’s only one reason you’re reading this right now: you’re not getting good enough Wi-Fi in at least one place in your home. Chances are you have just one router providing a Wi-Fi signal, and it’s almost certainly not in the very centre of your home. That means the signal can’t adequately reach the rooms … Leer más