A photo of a bunch of flowers was the subject posted on Chinese social network Weibo (opens in new tab) by Lenovo’s General Manager Chen Jin, showing us what the world’s first phone with a 200MP camera can do. And the result is pretty impressive. Using pixel binning (a technique of intelligently merging pixels to take a large image and resolve it into a smaller one while preserving details) to keep the image at a manageable file size — full 200MP photos are likely to gobble up phone storage space — the resultant 50MP photo looks very crisp indeed....

In fact, according to a recent Statista study (opens in new tab) of 1,500 adults, the most popular New Year’s Resolution last year was to exercise more (50%), with losing weight coming in a close second (48%). Unfortunately, 80% of the people who make health-related resolutions (opens in new tab)ditch them by Valentine’s Day. And 14% of resolutioners who join a gym at the start of the year with lofty exercise intentions find themselves quitting by the end of February (opens in new tab) (50% quit within six months)....

To illustrate this, AO.com (opens in new tab) , a major appliance retailer, found that searches for smart thermostats rose by 140% month-over-month in the UK. But, if you’re new to this tech, it can be quite confusing to understand the difference a smart thermostat will make and the benefits it will provide. That’s why we’ve pulled together this feature to explain exactly how a smart thermostat works and how it can save you money on your energy bills....

If you’re thinking about taking the plunge and buying a Dyson Airwrap Styler, it’s worth reading through the following points first so you know what to expect for such an investment. Here’s five things I’ve learned since using the Dyson Airwrap. I ’ve also tried the super-popular Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer to see why that’s so popular at the moment. You might also be interested to know that the Dyson Airwrap is getting a big upgrade....

Alternatively, there is a diverse range of excellent free streaming services out there and these offer a large collection of must-watch movies that you can enjoy for absolutely nothing. Most of these will require you to watch some advertisements, but that’s a small price to pay for access to so many quality flicks for free. In fact, there are more free-to-watch movies online than you might expect, and this can make narrowing down your movie marathon selections pretty tough....

A fun-looking high school comedy, Honor Society is about Honor, a student who’s been living her high school years just for the goal of making it to the Ivy leagues. The only problem is that getting there now seems to mean she has to derail some of her classmates’ dreams, by way of manipulation. If Honor Society is as good as it looks, it could help Paramount Plus reach our list of the best streaming services....

But how does it stack up against some of the best running watches and best fitness trackers on the market, especially watches like the Garmin Epix Gen 2, and the Garmin Fenix 7, which have similar features but at a much higher price tag? To find out more, I put the Amazfit T-Rex 2 to the test over a number of outdoor runs and hikes, as well as indoor cycles and strength sessions....

As seen on Google’s The Keyword blog (opens in new tab), and as reported by 9to5Google (opens in new tab), this new version of Android 12 is coming to Pixel phones, going from the Pixel 5a all the way back through to the Pixel 3a, covering all main and a-series Pixels in between. It’s not ready for the Google Pixel 6 yet though, as it and the Pixel 6 Pro will have their own 12....

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (opens in new tab), Apple may end up pushing back the release of the headset again — this time thanks to software-related issues. Most recent reports suggested that the headset would arrive sometime in early 2023, likely the second quarter. This news means that we may see the device pushed back to the latter half of the year. Much of Kuo’s Twitter thread focuses on the impact a delay would have on related industries, and doesn’t specify what the software issues in question could be....

MacRumors (opens in new tab) contributor Steve Moser reported that when using the Home app on an iPad with the iPadOS 16 beta, Apple serves up a message noting the change: “A home hub is required to take advantage of features like receiving accessory notifications and allowing other people to control your home. You will not be able to view shared homes until those homes are also upgraded to the latest HomeKit....

What a chip it is, too: the Studio is the first Mac you can configure with an M1 Ultra, the most powerful M1 chip Apple’s ever made. It’s effectively two M1 Max chips joined together for double the power, and it delivers remarkable performance in the Mac Studio. The Mac Studio pairs especially well with Apple’s new monitor, so be sure to check out our Apple Studio Display review. With a name like Studio, Apple is clearly marketing this new Mac desktop at artists, musicians, videographers and other professional creatives....

The AirPods 2 might have been launched in 2019 but they are still pretty top of the heap for iPhone owners. They miss out on our best wireless earbuds list only because their spot has been filled by their successors — the AirPods 3. AirPods 2nd Gen was launched by Apple in 2019 and continues to be one of the best wireless earbuds the company has made. The AirPods pack in a 24-hour battery life (with the case) and the H1 chip for fast wireless connectivity....

And an Apple TV Plus price hike (that coincided with an Apple Music price hike) means this once-cheap service now costs 40% more. Yes, Apple TV Plus’ low $4.99 introductory pricing just went up by $2 per month, to $6.99 (£6.99/$8.99 CAD/AUD$9.99). Having spent a weekend poking around the service’s initial offerings, I’ve found that Apple TV Plus package isn’t exactly ready to compete with Netflix, even though some of the Apple service’s shows can be pretty entertaining....

Though it’s been replaced by the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple’s 7th-gen smartwatch was mostly an incremental upgrade from the Apple Watch 6, maintaining an 18-hour battery life, the same CPU and adding no new health features. But the enlarged display was game-changer, and makes it difficult to return to previous-generation models. The Series 7’s big screen adapts wearable computing for more everyday applications, making it practical to be productive from your wrist....

The trailer for the final season dropped yesterday (August 2), setting up a September release date on FX (it will also be streaming on Hulu). This fourth and final season follows up a slightly controversial third season where Earn, Paper Boi and their crew left Atlanta for Europe. The season’s anthology-style episodes often deviated from the main cast, rubbing audiences the wrong way. While critically beloved, the 69% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (opens in new tab) underlines just how divisive the third season was for fans....

Through four weeks of the new season, things are looking tight in the AFC North. Three teams in the division have a record of 2-2. The Bengals and Ravens are two of those teams, but as of late, Cincinnati seems to be the one poised to break out. The Bengals will look to make this NFL live stream their third win in-a-row. After dropping their first two games of the season the Bengals have now won two-straight thanks in large part to Joe Burrow and company having their offense back on track....

Alongside their more expansive displays and improved longevity on a charge, the best big phones pack more elaborate cameras, with a greater quantity of lenses and the best optics and sensors on the market. Rest assured, we’ve tested them all. If you’re ready to go big on your next phone, we’ve put together a list of some of our super-sized favorites. And should you want one of the best small phones instead, we’ve got you covered there, too....

Right now, you can get the 8.3-inch iPad mini (64GB/WiFi) for $399.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab). (On the landing page, scroll down to see the discounted iPad mini). That’s $100 off and the cheapest price we’ve seen for this tablet. However, if the iPad mini isn’t your speed we do have these other great iPad deals, as well as Best Buy coupon codes. The 2021 iPad mini is one of the best iPads you can get right now....

For higher-ticket items, be sure to stop by our best Cyber Monday TV deals and our best Cyber Monday tablet deals. And keep checking back here, as we’ll update this page throughout Cyber Monday deals week. You can also access our Cyber Monday deals live blog for up-to-date action. 

More importantly than all that, it’s easy to find a prepaid plan for much less than what postpaid cell phone plans cost. You will have to make some sacrifices, usually in the form of perks that come with your plan. But network coverage won’t be one of the areas where you have to settle for less, as you’ll still be using the same network as people with more expensive cell phone plans....