Since the launch of the new and shiny P40 range, Huawei P30 deals have been tumbling down in price. Now at the lowest we've ever seen it, this mid-range handset is an excellent purchase.

And of all the available P30 contracts, Three seems to have the best one right now. You're getting 100GB of data and only having to pay £25 a month to get it. That's a massive drop in cost from when the phone first launched.

And if you had your heart set on the larger and more powerful P30 Pro, this same deal is available there too. Simply pay an extra £7 a month and you can get the same 100GB of data.

That obviously makes these much more affordable options over the newer Huawei P40 deals and still gets you access to the Google services, something that was lost in Huawei's 2020 devices.

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How good are the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro?

Huawei P30
As we said above, the Huawei P30 is an impressive handset but the thing that really stands out here is the camera. At this price tag, we're happy in saying that this might just be the best camera phone around. With its triple lens set-up featuring a 30x zoom, wide angle, portrait mode and smart AI features, this camera will shine no matter the situation.

Inside the phone, there's a large 3650mAh battery, the processor is incredibly powerful and there's even a headphone jack on board! Yes, the device lacks wireless charging and doesn't have the highest IP rating but those are factors we're more than willing to forgive.

Huawei P30 Pro
When it launched, the Huawei P30 Pro received mass praise as one of the most innovative devices out there, with a lot of that praise aimed at its camera. Sporting an incredible 50x zoom camera, smart AI photography features and overall impeccable quality, nothing could quite match it.

Backing up the camera is a high-quality infinity display screen, tonnes of power and a massive battery. In other words, the Huawei P30 Pro is still to this day one of the best phones out there, even with the arrival of the P40 Pro.

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You can now play games on Sky Q using your remote control with the new PlayWorks app, it's been announced. You can play 20 free games right now, which include classics like Tetris, Solitaire and Mahjong, as well as games that previously exploded on mobile like Crossy Road and Doodle Jump. 

You don't need to install these games to play them, and the loading times are very short, based on our brief hands-on experience with PlayWorks.

Sky characterizes them as 'time-fillers' while you're waiting for your next show to start. Hey, it's no Call of Duty: Warzone, but it is a way to get more from your Sky Q experience, and the games are deliberately designed to be family-friendly. Since they're free, it's a fairly inoffensive proposition.

It's possible you've encountered PlayWorks before, since it produces a variety of games for casual platforms, like Roku, LG and Samsung. 

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How do you play games on Sky Q?

Sky says you can use the 'open PlayWorks' voice command to access the app, or you can simply find the app in Sky Q's app section.

Sky also has plans to release other apps on the Sky Q platform over the next few months, based around subjects like music, learning and fitness. Recently, it added Disney Plus in time for launch. 

It's a welcome freebie, but not the first time Sky has offered games to its subscribers.  Older Sky viewers may remember its Sky box games like Beehive Bedlam and Bumble Tumble, before Sky Games closed in early 2015.

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While most delivery companies are reporting losses and downsizing, Amazon has chosen this period to launch its food delivery service Amazon Food in Bengaluru.

The American company, known for taking calculated risks, hopes to give Swiggy and Zomato a run for their money, amid widespread market disruption in India due to the Covid-19 related lockdown and restrictions on restaurants. 

It has reportedly invested more than $6.5 billion in India.  On the other hand, Swiggy and Zomato had raised more than $2 billion together, but are still not profitable. The two well-established food delivery companies in the country, are losing more than $15 million each month in the process of acquiring new customers and sustain existing ones.

For the moment restaurants have been prohibited from opening up for customers. However, they are allowed (with strict precautions related to Covid-19 prevention), to deliver with the aid of delivery partners. 

Amazon Food has begun its pilot program in Bengaluru to allow customers to order prepared food from local restaurants and cloud kitchens. Amazon has constructed its proprietary hygiene certification bar, which is important as people are avoiding food deliveries to a large extent due to the growing coronavirus outbreak in the country.

The company assures its customers that it is adhering to the highest standards of safety to convince people to use its platform even during the pandemic. Moreover, a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant revealed that this launch is a result of customer feedback it had received.

It maintains that the new delivery service will help revive local businesses and restaurants that are already bearing the brunt of lockdown due to Covid-19. The silver lining for these restaurants is that they are able to deliver food, although services within their premises are still not allowed. 

The first four PIN codes in Bengaluru where this service will be rolled-out include - 560048, 560037, 560066, and 560103.  

As per the company’s statement, customers from the select pin codes will be able to order from handpicked local restaurants and cloud kitchens that have passed its ‘high hygiene certification’. However, it is not clear what exactly are those standards of safety and on what basis the partner restaurants and cloud kitchens have been chosen.

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Garmin has announced a new multi-sports smartwatch for land and water-based activities, with solar charging that can extend its battery life up to 24 days.

The Garmin Quatix 6X Solar has similar specs to the existing Fenix 6X Pro Solar, including a bright 1.4-inch display that's designed to be readable in direct light, smart notifications, contactless payments through Garmin Pay, and storage for up to 2,000 songs so you can head out without your phone.

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The new device also has a set of features designed specifically for open water adventures, including the ability to stream NMEA 2000 boat data so you can see information from your boat's sensors right on your wrist, including speed, depth, temperature and wind data.

You can even pair the watch with an onboard autopilot and use it to change heading, engage pattern steering, and follow a GPS route.

Garmin says the battery can last 21 days in smartwatch mode (ie without GPS), which can be extended up to 24 days with solar charging. A customizable power manager lets you see how tinkering with settings and sensors affects battery life, so you can find the right balance on the fly.

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Although perhaps best known for its running watches, Garmin also has a history of developing tech for the open water. Earlier this month, the company announced the MARQ Captain: American Magic Edition – a seafaring smartwatch developed in collaboration with the American Magic sailing team.

American Magic Edition provides maritime profiles and weather reports, storm alerts, home port conditions and more, and carries a price tag of £1,599.99 (about $2,000 / AU$3,000).

Garmin has yet to announce a launch price for the Quatix 6X Solar, but we expect it will sit somewhere between this and the Fenix 6X Pro Solar, which retails at $1,000 / £850 / AU$1,649.

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If you're on the lookout for the best PSVR games you can play right now then you've come to the right place. 

The PSVR, or PlayStation VR if we're being formal, is Sony's virtual reality headset for its PS4 console and without a doubt one of the best VR headsets around. 

There are plenty of reasons to choose PSVR over other excellent VR systems such as the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift S, particularly if you're only just getting started in the virtual reality space. Being powered by the PS4, the PSVR doesn't require a high-performing gaming PC, making it an ideal entry-point for those who want to plug in and experience the immersive wonder of high-quality VR gaming without worrying about spec barriers or costly upgrades.

Of course, a VR headset is only as good as the games you can play on it. Fortunately, PlayStation VR has a lot to offer, from the best VR games available on multiple platforms, to truly groundbreaking exclusives. 

With so much on offer it can be hard to know where to start, which is why we've put together this list of the best PSVR games you can play in 2020. Here you'll find hidden gems, like Moss and Statik, as well as big-budget adventures like Skyrim VR and Astro Bot: Rescue Mission. 

New PlayStation VR games are being released all the time, keeping up the momentum until the launch of the PS5 and PSVR 2, so make sure you check back regularly to see if anything's grabbed our attention enough to earn a place among our picks of the best PSVR games. 

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Astro Bot: Rescue Mission

Developer: Japan Studio

Does it require Move controllers? No

If you own a PlayStation VR headset (which, if you're reading this, we're guessing you probably do) stop what you're doing, head over to your PS4, and buy Astro Bot: Rescue Mission. If the PSVR was awaiting a killer title, it now unarguably has one. Astro Bot: Rescue Mission isn't just a great VR platformer, it's a great platforming game full stop.

Full of the kind of inventiveness we've come to only expect from Nintendo's Mario series, Astro Bot: Rescue Mission plays with the VR format with such wild imagination, it makes other efforts look lazy. Weaving levels all around the player, and using scale to both disarm and delight your expectations, it's quite unlike anything you'll have ever played before.

Arizona Sunshine

Developer: Vertigo Games

Does it require Move controllers? No, but recommended

Resident Evil 7 isn’t the only great VR zombie game, as Arizona Sunshine has proved by mixing a bit of humor with a whole lot of zombies. The game throws players into the arid Southwest of the United States, an area overrun with zombies. It’s lonely out there, but there’s hope on the horizon of other humans that haven’t been infected.

Arizona Sunshine will pit you against a variety of zombies, some tougher than others, with a host of weapons to help put them down. The campaign can be played in co-op, and there’s also a multiplayer Horde mode. An essential PSVR game for fans of the undead.

Battlezone

Developer: Rebellion

Does it require Move controllers? No

Chances are, the original Battlezone might have passed you by if you're under 40 – Atari's 1980 arcade game doesn't quite hold the same iconic status as Pong. However, it's generally considered to be the very first VR game, which is why British developer Rebellion bought the rights from Atari so that it could remake it for modern VR headsets. 

The result is one of the best VR experiences we've had to date. The gameplay is fun (think a futuristic take on World of Tanks), but it's the striking-but-simple graphics that are the key to the overall enjoyment. There’s two main modes here – offline campaign and online multiplayer. While we didn’t have time to try it with a bunch of buddies online, the offline campaign mode feels pretty well fleshed out. There’s quite a number of tanks to pick from and unlock and while gameplay can err on the repetitive side, it’s enough to lock you in for a few hours at a time.

While a lot of VR games try to go as realistic as possible, Battlezone's Tron-like game world is incredibly absorbing, and better yet it’s one of the few titles on the platform you'll be able to enjoy alongside your friends thanks to the game's inclusion of co-operative play.

Beat Saber

Developer: Beat Games

Does it require Move controllers? Yes

You can't talk about great PSVR games without mentioning Beat Saber, the successor to the rhythm game crown and probably the best entry in the genre since Guitar Hero. Now, that might sound like high praise, but Beat Saber is seriously the best thing to happen to VR, well, ever. As its name suggests, Beat Saber is about using sabers to slash blocks to the beat of the music. The catch is that the blocks come at you pretty fast, and there are walls of dissonance that you need to duck under or dodge. 

While other games on our list might have you move at a slower pace by exploring a new land or using your powers of deduction to solve a mystery, Beat Saber is a high intensity affair—it's about as good as any cardio workout we've ever done, and is perfect for people want to get that 30 minutes of exercise in per day without leaving the house.

Blood & Truth

Developer: Sony London Studio

Does it require Move controllers? Yes

After rocking the PlayStation VR launch with VR Worlds and its standout cockney-shooting gallery mode The Heist, Sony London Studio is following it up with a full-length dive into London's underworld.

In Blood and Truth you play as a former special forces operative exploring the murky world of London's criminal elite on a mission to save his family. Taking its cues from big-budget action movies, it wants to make you feel like the hero of your own film.

Sony London Studio again nails its VR gunplay, but it's the little details that make the game shine. As good looking as any game that's yet hit the PSVR headset, Sony London Studio offers an intuitive world where partaking action movie tropes (like shooting at the feet of a tight-lipped informant unwilling to spill the beans), are rewarded just as you'd expect them to be. If you've got a PlayStation VR headset then this is one of the best PSVR games you can get. 

Borderlands 2 VR

Developer: Gearbox

Does it require Move controllers? No

First person shooting meets Diablo-style loot hunting in the Borderlands games, and the superb Borderlands 2 VR now brings virtual reality action into the mix, too.

Sci-fi treasure hunters in a Mad Max world, Borderlands 2 in VR takes the frantic action of the original games to a whole other level by putting you right into the center of its colorfully violent world. You'll collect countless unique weapons, battle waves of bizarre foes and explore a land as mad as its shooting action is varied.

What could have been a nauseating puke-fest in virtual reality has actually been adapted with aplomb here. Whether you're playing with a DualShock controller or Move wands, the game offers ample options to make the game suit your comfort level, from full locomotion through to teleportation and peripheral vision hazing. A lengthy adventure that's well worth a look, even if you've mastered it on a flatscreen previously.

Farpoint

Developer: SIEA/Impulse Gear

Does it require Move controllers? No, but it's better with the PS VR Aim add-on

Like sci-fi? Love shooters? Laugh in the face of super-gross giant space spiders? Then PlayStation VR's Farpoint is for you. 

The PSVR exclusive sees you shooting your way through alien environments in glorious VR, and makes use of Sony's gun controller to let you realistically aim at your extra-terrestrial foes. You can dodge and duck behind cover to avoid incoming fire, and while the game follows a fairly linear path, you're free to explore the levels at your leisure. Despite giving you free control over the movement of your character, Farpoint somehow manages to avoid the motion sickness issues that have plagued similar titles.

We had a blast with Farpoint. Though short at six-or-so hours of single player story mode to complete, its multiplayer mode gives it some extra replayability, as does the pinpoint-accuracy of its visceral gunplay. For more on the game, read our Farpoint verdict here.

Gran Turismo Sport

Developer: Polyphony Digital

Does it require Move controllers? No, but getting a racing wheel elevates the experience.

It's the daddy of racing sims, so it's fitting that Gran Turismo Sport, the franchise's first foray on the PS4, should embrace that most immersive of console peripherals – the PlayStation VR headset.

You'll get in the cockpit of a huge selection of beautifully realised vehicles, each modelled exactly as they appear in real life, before taking them out onto the circuit for head-to-head races.

A side-helping to the brilliant main Gran Turismo Sport game, the VR mode has still been obviously meticulously crafted, with a discreet in-game HUD, useful mirrors and some fine-stitched racing gloves sitting over your digital hands. It makes an already drool-worthy racer extra tempting, and is a must-have for PSVR owners. 

I Expect You To Die

Developer: Schell Games LLC

Does it require Move controllers? No, but with so many things you can interact with, the Move controllers will offer a lot of extra freedom

The fantastic I Expect You to Die will have you feeling like a classy Cold War-era spy, like James Bond as played by Sean Connery or Roger Moore, not Daniel Craig. The game puts you into the role of a special agent tasked with getting yourself out of exceedingly sticky situations, all without moving from your seat.

It makes excellent use of VR, as you can pick up and play with objects all over your environment, whether or not doing so actually helps you complete your objective. 

There are several levels (with the potential of the developer adding more later, as has already been done), and each sets you in a unique environment that plays out much like an escape room. You’re faced with a series of puzzles, and your actions will determine whether you live or die. 

The puzzles are great, and many can be solved multiple ways, lending the game some replayability. This is also a fun one to watch your friends try, as you’ll enjoy the shock on their faces when they encounter traps, such as a cabinet full of hand grenades.

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Developer: Steel Crate Games

Does it require Move controllers? No

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes doesn’t sound like much fun on paper. While one person puts on a headset to look at an overly detailed bomb in a nondescript room, the other player uses the TV screen to read a dense direction manual on how which wires to cut and buttons to push to make sure you get to the next level. But underneath its seemingly boring exterior lies a tremendously fun exercise in teamwork, communication and sometimes sheer dumb luck as you make last-minute decisions to stop a bomb from going off.  

Levels that start off easy – usually with two or three puzzles to solve and a few minutes to solve them – have a tendency to escalate quickly. Part of the game’s charm is that whenever you start feeling good about your skills as either a decoder or disarmer, something else comes up that ruins your day. In that way it’s fun trying to stay calm under pressure and getting a laugh when it all, inevitably, blows up in your face.

Moss

Developer: Polyarc

Will it require Move controllers? No

A family-friendly VR adventure, Moss offers the immersion of a virtual reality experience with the fun of a platformer and sense of wonder of a Zelda game. 

Developed by a team made up in part of former Bungie employees, you'll direct an intrepid, sword-wielding rodent through forests and ruins, guiding her through enemy filled rooms while taking direct control of environmental elements to solve puzzles.

It's the perfect use of VR from a third-person perspective, giving you dual control over a hero avatar and as an omnipotent influence on her surroundings. It makes great use of perspective too, with a 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids' look at a world from a mouse's scale. Definitely deserving of its place on our best PSVR games list.

No Man's Sky VR

Developer: Hello Games

Does it require Move controllers? No

No Man's Sky has been available for a few years now, but its most recent Beyond update added No Man's Sky VR - which from the name is likely pretty self-explanatory. This isn't some virtual reality focused addendum to the existing game though - this is the entirety of No Man's Sky playable in VR, and is compatible with existing saves made before the update too. 

That means you can go from a planet's surface, into your ship, to the Nexus and back again all within VR. You'll also be able to interact with non-VR players on your chosen platform.

Excitingly, controls have been tweaked too. You can play with a controller, or use a PlayStation Move controller as your ship's throttle. It changes the game entirely.

Resident Evil 7

Developer: Capcom

Does it require Move controllers? No

Resident Evil 7 is a bit of an anomaly on this list: this entry in the long-running horror series takes the experience into first-person for the first time, but, more impressively, can be played in its 18 hour entirety in VR. 

This means that the game is one of the longest PSVR experiences available right now, but you'll need a lot of courage to make it through the game this way, since by all accounts Resident Evil 7 is one scary game – especially in virtual reality. 

However, if you're able to stomach the scares you'll be rewarded with one of the finest horror games of this generation, and a true return to form for the Resident Evil series.  

Rez Infinite

Developer: Monstars + Enhance Games

Does it require Move controllers? No

Who’d have guessed that a 15 year old Dreamcast game would turn out to be one of the killer apps for Sony’s PlayStation VR headset? The second time that the classic shooter has been updated, Rez Infinite adds VR head tracking into the mix, putting you at the center of its Tron-like wireframe soundscapes.

It’s always been a game that lets you “get in the zone”, but with VR head tracking, Rez Infinite becomes almost hypnotic. With an ace, pulsing trance soundtrack that builds to a thumping crescendo as you shoot down polygonal enemies, you find yourself fully immersed in the futuristic landscape as it zips past your floating avatar.

With an insane sense of speed and spot on head-tracking enemy targeting, it’s easy to completely lose track of reality whilst playing Rez Infinite, and it’ll be hard to stop yourself dancing along to the grooves your shots produce. Packing in all the additional content of the earlier HD re-release of Rez, it’s still a relatively short VR experience at just around an hour long. 

But, like a good album, it’s something you’ll want to dive into again and again. Just be careful that you don’t do a “Jeff Bridges in Tron” and find yourself so hooked that you’ll never want to leave.

Sprint Vector

Developer: Survios

Does it require Move controllers? Yes

Some people might have an impression of VR players slowly sinking into their couch as their virtual body flourishes and their real world body withers away. That couldn’t be further from the truth for players of Sprint Vector. 

This game is like Mario Kart meets Jet Set Radio, as players are thrust into a cartoonish world where they have to race against other players on sci-fi roller blades.

The key to the movement is players swinging their real-world arms back and forth in a running motion. No motion in the real world means no motion in the game. And, to get going fast, you really need to hustle. This game is as much a workout as any game from the Wii generation, so don’t be surprised if you break a sweat and get a bit of cardio in playing Sprint Vector on your PSVR.

But it’s not just a work. It’s also fun, as a goofy announcer keeps everything lighthearted even while racers try sabotaging one another with a handy arsenal of weapons.

• Grab Sprint Vector from the PlayStation Store

Stardust Odyssey

Developer: Agharta Studio

Does it require Move controllers? Yes

It can be hard to strike the balance between a fast-paced motion game and one that makes you sick, especially when you're talking about space flight sims. But Stardust Odyssey from Agharta Studios manages to do it. Blending magic and technology, Stardust Odyssey puts you in the pilot seat of a magic vessel and tasks you with stopping a powerful evil from taking over the universe... even though you technically trigger the series of events that puts that evil out there, but that's beside the point.

With elements of stealth and RPG elements you'll have to upgrade your ship and its arsenal of magical armaments if you want to survive to see the next level. If you like your sci-fi with a dash of magic and deviously fun controls, this is a PSVR game for you.

• Grab Stardust Odyssey from the PlayStation Store

Star Trek: Bridge Crew

Developer: Red Storm Entertainment

Does it require Move controllers? No – Star Trek: Bridge Crew can actually be played fully outside of VR by those who do not have PSVR or occasionally want to stay in the real world, but the most immersive experience is naturally had in VR.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew puts Star Trek fans right where they’ve always wanted to be: on the bridge of a Federation starship, or even in the captain’s seat. But it doesn’t put you there alone. 

This is actually a multiplayer, cross-platform game. Players on PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive can all play together, and as we've said, even non-VR players can join in.

Each player has a role to play, specifically Captain, Helm, Tactical or Engineer. A crew of four can take on the story mission of finding a new home world for the Vulcan population, or procedurally generated missions can offer endless playability.  

If you want to explore space with a few friends but can’t wait for Elon Musk to make it happen, Star Trek: Bridge Crew is a great alternative. As a bonus, the game is often on sale, so you may not have to pay full price.

Star Wars Battlefront X-Wing VR Mission

Developer: Criterion / DICE

Does it require Move controllers? No.

It may only last 20 minutes, but what a fantastic third of an hour it is. Star Wars Battlefront's X-Wing VR mission, even as an extended tech demo, is a perfect example of what VR is capable of. Putting you right in the cockpit of a lovingly modelled X-Wing fighter, it transports you directly into a key element of the Star Wars universe.

Handling like a dream as you dart between asteroids and take on a fleet of Tie Fighters, and you'll get all the feels when John Williams' iconic score begins to swell. Put this near the top of your shortlist for the best PlayStation VR games.

Statik

Developer: Tarsier Studios

Does it require Move controllers? No.

Statik, by Little Nightmare developers Tarsier Studios, is one of the cleverest VR games out there. 

It sounds simple enough. Each level sees you play as a research participant who wakes up with their hands trapped inside various different contraptions. 

Each button on the controller seems to do something on the device, but it's never really clear what. You'll have to experiment with trial and error to escape from each of these contraptions, and the puzzles get fiendishly difficult. 

But what's really impressive is how the game plays into the constraints of the PlayStation VR when used with a DualShock controller. It's camera isn't good at tracking over large distances, so the game has you sitting in a chair. The fact that you're using a controller makes you feel as though your hands really are trapped inside a box, even if you can move your hands freely in the real world. 

Statik is a game that's great at showing off the simpler pleasures of VR, and it's easy to get completely absorbed in its puzzles. 

• Grab Statik from the PlayStation Store

SUPERHOT VR

Developer: SUPERHOT Team

Does it require Move controllers? Yes, though a non-VR version of the game is also available and truly excellent.

It’s always a delight when a game developer takes a tried-and-true genre and introduces a new gameplay mechanic that flips it on its head. That was the case when SUPERHOT was released, as the first-person shooter was slowed way, way down. 

In the game, time only moves when the player moves, and that can make for some fantastic Matrix-esque moments. All of that gameplay has translated excellently into virtual reality with SUPERHOT VR. 

You’re plopped right into the middle of truly precarious situations, such as standing empty-handed before three enemies with shotguns who have you dead-to-rights, with only your wits and time on your side. 

While the story only takes a couple hours to play through, there’s plenty of replayability in SUPERHOT VR, as you can try to play through different ways, or take on challenge modes. It’s also a great VR party game, as players can swap in and out to show off their moves. Pick it up for your PlayStation VR today.

Tetris Effect

Developer: Monstars Inc. and Resonair

Does it require Move controllers? No.

It's hard to put the Tetris Effect experience into words. Essentially you play regular games of Tetris, except that the environments you're playing in change. Each level has its own distinct flavor - with music and visuals tailored to its theme. For example, you can play an underwater level and you will hear soothing underwater noises, while sparkling, whales float around your head. 

It's a psychedelic and hypnotic experience, and one that everyone should have the privilege to play.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

Developer: Bethesda Game Studios

Does it require Move controllers? No. DualShock controllers give a more comfortable, familiar control system for what's quite a complex game, but Move motion controllers let you swing a sword, and there's no arguing that that's not cool.

You've played Skyrim, right? The benchmark for open world gaming for so long, it's been hard to ignore, a cultural phenomenon of sorts. The RPG has now been reworked for Sony's PSVR headset, and, while not perfect, it's well worth experiencing.

There's nothing quite like the scale of Skyrim in VR, with 100s of hours of RPG gaming letting you explore a huge map filled with secrets, quests and dragons to fell. Whether standing at the foot of a mountain or going toe-to-toe with a troll, the presence VR adds to the world is superb. Even if you've played through the game multiple times, it's still something quite special to actually be standing in Solitude, or climbing the steps of Bleak Falls Barrow with your own two feet.

However, while the world remains superb, the transition to VR hasn't been perfect. Move-controller sword swinging feels clumsy, menu navigation is a chore, locomotion can be tricky to master and many visual compromises have been made to meet the demands of VR visuals. For anyone that's played a more recent remaster of Skyrim, it'll feel a bit more rough and ready than you're used to.

Leave your expectations at the door though, and it's a unique return to Bethesda's still-excellent core game, with some new bells and whistles thrown in.

Thumper

Developer: Drool

Does it require Move controllers? No.

Never have the words “Rhythm Hell” been a more apt description for a game. Thumper pushes you by sending wave after wave of obstacles your way that require button combinations set to a certain beat. If the flashing lightshow isn’t enough, the game’s aesthetics and boss battles are like something set out of Dante’s Inferno: hellish visages of what life in the afterlife might look like for all the naughtiest gamers. 

While the music in Thumper is never totally recognizable, it’s instantly catchy causing you to bob your head to the beat and curse loudly when the game sets aside all care for your emotions and just throws everything and the kitchen sink at you all at once.

Thumper is, admittedly, a bit on the intense side visually – so it’s probably not the best thing to show off to mom and dad or little ones. But if you’ve gone through Rez Infinite and you’re looking for a musically inspired hellscape, Thumper should be the next game on your list.

• Grab Thumper from the PlayStation Store

Wands

Developer: Cortopia

Does it require Move controllers? No (but it obviously works better with them)

The latest addition to our PSVR games list is Wands. This first-person VR game is all about fantastical and magical duels with, you guessed it, awesome wands that are capable of casting spells. 

The aim of the game is to have a number of magic-wielding showdowns with opponents that are one-on-one duels. There are a range of wands to choose from, as well as a selection of battle arenas. So it's like a magical beat-em-up that, thanks to the VR element, allows you to really feel what it's like to wield otherworldly power.

• Grab Wands from the PlayStation Store

TV phenomenon Downton Abbey spanned six seasons, numerous specials, and a 2019 movie: enchanting audiences worldwide with its sumptuous re-creation of early 20th century England and the interpersonal affairs of the aristocratic Crawley family and their household staff. It’s well-crafted comfort television, and you can watch Downton Abbey online wherever you’re streaming from.

Created and co-written by Julian Fellowes, the series focused on the Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey between the years 1912 and 1926, with each season depicting momentous historical events and their repercussions for the Crawley Household: including the outbreak of World War 1, the Spanish Influenza pandemic, and the Irish War of Independence.

Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern head up the cast as the Earl and Countess of Grantham respectively, who, only having three daughters, are desperate for a male heir to inherit Downton. Distant cousin Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens) becomes next in line to the estate, developing a tentative romantic relationship with the Earl’s daughter Mary (Michelle Dockery), while Maggie Smith delights as the haughty Dowager Countess – always poised with a witty putdown or a withering look. An extensive roster of domestic staff keeps Downton’s home fires burning, which includes Lady’s maid Miss O’Brien, footman Thomas Barrow, new valet Mr Bates, and the Earl’s butler Carson.

So, Anglophiles assemble for one of the most critically acclaimed English-language TV shows of the 21st century. Brew that tea and butter those scones as we detail how to watch Downton Abbey online from wherever you are in the world.

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How to watch Downton Abbey online from outside your home country 

If you find yourself outside your normal country of residence and try to access your usual streaming service, the chances are geo-blocking restrictions will prevent that - leaving you unable to watch Downton Abbey online.

Luckily, the solution is simple. Downloading the best VPN will allow you to watch Downton Abbey online no matter where you are. This invaluable bit of software alters your IP address so that you can watch all your favorite shows live or on demand, just as if you were back at home lounging on the sofa. 

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How to watch Downton Abbey the film online from anywhere

If the conclusion of the series left you bereaved, then the recent movie will have proved a welcome balm. Released in the US on September 20 2019, the film reunited us with the Crawley family a few years after the events of Season 6. It’s 1927 and King George V and his wife Mary descend on Downton Abbey during a tour of Yorkshire. The household draws together for this momentous event: coming to blows with royal aides, foiling an assassination attempt, and falling in love.

Read below to see where to watch the Downton Abbey movie online, depending on your location:

USA – HBO Go with a cable subscription; HBO Now or Amazon Prime Video

UK – There are no streaming options, but you can purchase the film from Amazon Video, Chili, or Apple iTunes.

Australia – Foxtel Now or Amazon Prime Video, both of which offer free trials.

Canada – Crave. Trial Crave with the Movies + HBO add-on for 30-days free, which will let you view the Downton Abbey movie and more. Thereafter this subscription costs CDN$19.98 a month (plus tax). 

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It might sound hard to believe, but Sony has said the PS5 is 100 times faster than PS4 because of the console’s custom SSD hard drive.

When asked about the PlayStation 5’s speed compared to its current-gen console at a corporate strategy meeting, Sony made the bullish claim that PS5 will “revolutionize the game experience for users” in an official Sony document. 

Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida added that the PS5’s custom-built SSD (which is faster than the SSD in the Xbox Series X) will enable processing speeds that dwarf those found on PlayStation 4.

“In order to further enhance the sense of immersion in games, we expect to improve not just the resolution, but the speed of games,” the Sony document reads.

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“For example, through a custom-designed high-speed SSD, we plan to realize game data processing speeds that are approximately 100 times faster than PS4. Game load times should be much shorter, and players should be able to move through immense game worlds in almost an instant.”

It’s important to note the word “should” is used a couple of times, but there’s no denying that the PS5’s solid state drive is blazing fast, and considerably more capable than the PS4’s aging mechanical hard drive.

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Sony has been championing its SSD technology for a while now, and first showed off what its next-generation hardware was capable of in a Spider-Man PS4 comparison demo which showed off how the entire world could be streamed instantly, and without slowing down. The SSD should also eliminate load times, which have become an issue as game worlds have continued to increase.

It seems that the PS5’s SSD is going down well with developers, too, as Epic Games recently expressed its appreciation for the new storage system, and showed off a short demo of what players can expect to see from Sony’s next-gen system.

If you were to be cynical, it’s easy to see why Sony is pushing its SSD tech so hard. On paper, the PS5 comes out with only one win when stacked up against the Xbox Series X, and that’s the hard drive speeds. Everywhere else, though, from the power to the GPU and the CPU clock speed, Xbox Series X takes the win.

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John Lewis sales are returning with some excellent bank holiday deals. Savings span a range of the latest laptops, TVs, headphones, and speakers, as well as plenty of 20% discounts on a massive selection of home and garden furniture and accessories. That means you can save plenty of cash at John Lewis this weekend. 

We've been tracking the John Lewis sales to bring you handpicked deals that offer the best savings on top products this weekend. If you're shopping beyond John Lewis, however, we're also rounding up all the best bank holiday sales still live across the country. 

If you're struggling to keep the kids entertained, or you want to be more active while stuck indoors, then you'll be glad to know you can still order everything you need from the John Lewis bank holiday sales. Also, not only are you bound to find some excellent discounts, but John Lewis also offers spectacular guarantees on a wide range of goods as well - including a five-year guarantee on all TVs. 

We've rounded up our top John Lewis sales below, but you can browse John Lewis's entire online range as well. 

The best John Lewis sales

• Save £30 on a smart keyboard when you buy a selected iPad or iPad Air at John Lewis
• 3 year guarantee on selected Windows laptops at John Lewis
• Save 20% on picnicware at John Lewis
• 20% off tableware at John Lewis
• BBQs from £55.99 at John Lewis
• Beats Solo Pro wireless noise cancelling headphones | £239 £199 at John Lewis
• Apple HomePod | £269 £199 at John Lewis
• Samsung 7-Series 2020 43-inch UHD HDR 4K TV | £329 £299 at John Lewis
• iPad Pro 11-inch 64GB | £769 £649.97 at John Lewis
• 2019 MacBook Air 13.3-inch - 512GB | £1,354 £1,254 at John Lewis

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John Lewis bank holiday sales usually centre themselves around home and garden furniture, so if you're looking to spruce up the house in lockdown, you'll find some excellent discounts available. That doesn't mean you won't find some excellent tech deals, however, with discounts available on headphones, 4K TVs and luxury laptops as well. 

If you're looking for an antivirus download that goes above and beyond simply protecting your computer from malware, then full-on internet security suites may be a better choice.

They offer a comprehensive range of protection for your online devices. While basic virus protection is the always the base feature, others that these packages might offer include ransomware protection, a VPN, and even a password manager. These really are all-singing all-dancing online security downloads for those wanting the best possible protection.

And it's not just desktops and laptops that can benefit from internet security suites as there are also versions for Android and iPhone smartphones. Because they cover multiple devices (usually five or more), you can protect all the gadgets of you and your family on one easy plan - Windows and Macs both included.

Some providers also offer a rescue disk feature to rollback any existing attack, and encryption software for added security protection is also commonly included. Many now also come with additional privacy features, and a firewall as standard.

While internet security suites and antivirus packages are commonly aimed at domestic consumers, also note services that are specifically aimed at businesses, such as cloud antivirus and endpoint protection to offer business grade protection. There are also online cyber security courses available to help improve staff awareness.

Which ever internet security suite you're looking for, and for whatever device, you'll end up with more than just basic software with our selection of the best. Here are the ones we think are currently best on the market.

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Bitdefender Total Security is the well-respected security firm’s top-of-the-range package, and it comes positively bristling with features as a result.

You get – deep breath – antivirus plus impressively capable ransomware protection, a firewall, Wi-Fi security advisor, a secure browser (Safepay) for online banking, file shredder, vulnerability scanner, password manager, email spam filter, parental controls, webcam and microphone defenses, and more besides (including a superb web protection module for blocking malicious URLs).

As well as security features, Total Security provides various PC maintenance and optimization tools. These are somewhat useful in themselves, for cleaning out superfluous files and streamlining boot times – but more importantly, Bitdefender’s flagship package also covers more than just Windows devices, providing apps for Macs, along with Android and iOS mobiles.

As it’s only marginally more expensive than Bitdefender Internet Security – the firm’s mid-tier security suite – it’s well worth the upgrade to Total Security if you have multiple devices across different platforms to protect.

About the only fly in the ointment is that Bitdefender Total Security may exact a bit more of a toll on the performance front than the best of the competition, although we found it to be around average in terms of any slowdown caused on our PC. Your mileage may vary, and indeed you may notice nothing at all.

Another plus point with Total Security is that there’s a 30-day trial, with no payment details needed; you just have to supply an email address. That means you can try out the security suite yourself for a full month, and see if there’s any performance impact on your own PC, before committing to buying.

Kaspersky Total Security is another veteran of the security world, and as you might expect, it delivers top-quality defenses with some impressively intelligent ‘adaptive protection’ capabilities (like warning you if a password you’ve just chosen is too weak).

One of the issues with the entry-level Kaspersky Anti-Virus package is that it’s rather flimsy when it comes to extra features, sticking to the core basics and not delivering much else. Which is why it makes good sense to go for Kaspersky Total Security, mainly because it provides far more functionality, and doesn’t cost much more than Kaspersky Anti-Virus (in fact, with the discounts on plans at the time of writing, it can be the same price – or even cheaper – to get Total Security, so you’d be foolish not to, really).

Total Security gives you all the basics, including fast, accurate and highly configurable virus scans. On top of that, you get an intelligent firewall (it doesn’t plague you with pop-up messages asking what to do), a secure web browser, protection from webcam hijacking, a software updater, file backup tool, along with a solid password manager, and Kaspersky’s Safe Kids module.

The latter is an excellent parental controls system with some smart social media monitoring tools. While not all the features are up to this standard – some extras, like the troubleshooting wizards, and spam filter, are wobbly around the edges – overall, you’re getting a hell of a lot for your money here.

When we evaluated all of NortonLifeLock’s security suite options, we picked out Norton 360 Deluxe as the best value all-round choice for anyone who’s looking to protect more than a single device – which is likely the majority of folks.

There’s a wealth of features here, including excellent antivirus protection coupled with a very light touch when it comes to resource usage, bundled with webcam protection, and dark web monitoring (for US users only, mind), and a system of parental controls.

The parental controls are top-notch, by the way, including in-depth monitoring systems to keep an eye on what your kids are doing online, and even GPS tracking for their mobile devices. Norton’s even stronger than Kaspersky in this department, and that’s saying something.

There are some truly worthwhile extras included here, too, like a fully integrated VPN (which could be a big money-saver in itself) and 50GB of online backup storage (ditto).

Norton 360 Deluxe will cover up to five devices (and that means you can use the VPN with those five bits of hardware as well), either Windows or Mac PCs, plus there are mobile apps for Android and iOS. Pricing is highly competitive compared to rivals, so you should definitely consider this Norton package – particularly for family usage given the very thorough parental controls.

There’s a lot to like about Trend Micro’s flagship security suite - Trend Micro Maximum Security - not the least of which is its polished and user-friendly interface, backed up by robust virus protection and multi-layered anti-ransomware defenses.

The package also gives you better-than-average URL filtering for safer web browsing, and this system is smartly configurable, too. That said, one slight weak point with Trend Micro’s offering is that there isn’t a huge amount of low-level control – such as virus scan options – so more demanding users may find it lacking here.

Maximum Security also provides parental controls, social network protection, and PC maintenance tools, although the latter isn’t a strong suit. It also boasts data theft prevention countermeasures, a secure vault for storing sensitive files, and an impressive integrated password manager.

Less tech-savvy types will appreciate the ease of use here, which also goes for the capable mobile apps. There’s a 30-day trial as well, so you can thoroughly check all this out for yourself before buying.

Avast is best known for its excellent free antivirus product, but the firm also provides an impressive all-round security solution in the form of Avast Ultimate. This is another offering which bundles a full VPN, giving you far more protection online than a typical antivirus suite, and making Avast Ultimate a value-packed buy for those who are also thinking of picking up a VPN.

Avast’s SecureLine VPN may not compete with the best VPN providers out there, but it delivers a solid enough – and importantly speedy enough – service. Avast Ultimate also sports a decent password manager, a secure browser, and some excellent network protection measures.

This suite has plenty of options for experts to play with in terms of configuration, and has solid enough antivirus defenses, backed up by a very commendable Ransomware Shield for extra protection on that front.

There are some minor irritations here, notably some of Avast’s unwelcome attempts to flog its other products in a paid-for suite, and we observed a little system slowdown in our review. But these niggles aside, if you need a VPN as well as antivirus, Avast Ultimate is a great choice.

Webroot majors in being incredibly lightweight and fast-performing. Indeed, it has a minuscule memory footprint, and takes up next to no space on your system drive, as the product’s virus definitions are all stored in the cloud.

Yet despite this minimal impact on your machine, Webroot Internet Security Plus comes with plenty of features. There’s online banking and identity theft protection, plus webcam protection, an accurate anti-phishing system, and a password manager (which is actually powered by LastPass – one of the most trusted names in password management, so you can be assured of the quality here).

Downsides? Well, you might get lightning quick malware scans, but Webroot’s antivirus engine hasn’t been evaluated by the big-name independent testing labs in recent times. That’s not necessarily bad, but from what we’ve seen ourselves – and what ratings are out there – there’s something of a mixed picture of its antivirus accuracy. Also bear in mind that the iOS app doesn’t offer malware scanning (it consists of a secure browser, backup, and password manager).

Still, Internet Security Plus is a well-rounded package, and a 70-day 100% money-back guarantee shows Webroot’s confidence in its suite.

ESET Smart Security Premium packs in a lot of features. This includes parental controls, network monitoring, additional network protection, webcam protection, secure file encryption, and an anti-theft feature for Windows devices (allowing for location tracking, and more) is an interesting bonus.

That said, the quality of some features can vary: for example, the system of parental controls is pretty barebones, but the password manager is very well fleshed-out. ESET also offers plenty of configuration options, which will please experts, although computing novices may find it tricky to get to grips with in some respects.

ESET’s core antivirus protection seems solid, albeit with some mixed evaluations from independent testing labs.

Bear in mind that ESET Smart Security Premium isn’t a great value proposition for longer-term subscriptions either, but it’s fine for a one-year plan, and a decent shout for an all-round solid security suite (plus it covers Linux, too).

As the name suggests, McAfee’s baseline product, Total Protection Individual, only covers one individual device. And if you’re thinking of buying it, and you own more than just a Windows PC, then you’re almost certainly better off purchasing McAfee Total Protection Multi-Device. For not much more money, you get a sound security suite which protects up to five Windows or Mac computers, and Android or iOS devices. US customers also get a useful additional extra in the form of identity theft protection.

McAfee’s interface is simple and streamlined, which keeps things easy for beginners, although it’ll likely be too sparse for more experienced users. The UI also suffers from some annoying quirks.

Independent test lab reports suggest McAfee Total Protection offers solid enough antivirus defenses, if not class-leading. Overall, McAfee’s suite represents reasonable value and a decent choice in the Multi-Device package, with some nifty extras for boosting web browsing and app performance.

Another internet security suite worth considering is one from BullGuard, which offers a triple-layer of security backed by advanced machine learning to stop currently and future malware threats.

Additionally there is a built-in firewall, vulnerability scanner, and a home network scanner for ensuring your Wi-Fi connection is safe and secured. While Bullguard is missing some features that others provide, it does uniquely include parental controls for protecting children in the household from accessing malware websites.

There is also the option to protect multiple devices, and this works out cheaper than a lot of rival providers overall. In which case, this option would suit those looking for a more basic internet security suite without all the additional tools others bundle in that you might not use anyway.

Panda Dome Advanced has quite a proposition for those who own a lot of bits of hardware they need to protect – it covers an unlimited number of devices (subject to ‘reasonable home use’ as a caveat).

For not much more money, you get the same core protection as Panda Dome Essential (which is solid enough – although Panda’s malware defenses are inconsistently rated by the independent testing labs). On top of that, Panda Dome Advanced provides identity protection, parental controls, and advanced threat protection (including anti-ransomware).

This is a decently well-featured and lightweight suite that’s definitely worth a look for, say, larger families who might have a lot of devices to protect.

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What's the difference between antivirus and Internet Security?

Whereas antivirus software provides a basic level of protection for your system, full internet security expands on capabilities such as scanning files and software, activity monitoring and vulnerability search with features tailored for Internet use.

Indeed, many internet security products are marketed as ‘suites’ because they contain several different programs that can be accessed by a single interface.

These might include a firewall, anti-spam controls, ad blockers, webcam protection, keylogger protection, parental controls and credit card safeguards. There might also be additional protection against web-specific types of malware such as spyware and adware.

However running so many different types of program might mean that internet security suites use more of your system resources than conventional AV.

Can I create my own free internet security suite?

There are many advantages to purchasing a premium internet security suite from a trusted vendor, but it is perfectly possible to create your own modular suite by picking the most suitable free products.

While this might mean you save money, it does mean you have to do much of the work yourself. You will have to identify the best components, whether its virus protection, firewall or backup software, and fix any problems yourself.

The more components you introduce will increase complexity and system resource use. You will also suffer from the pitfalls of using free services such as frequent adverts urging you to upgrade.

Using a premium internet security suite means the vendor integrates several services into a single package that can be managed from a single interface. What’s more, they might cover several different types of device and offer different tiers of protection.

If you do want to build out your own suite, then you can pick the best of individual components in the following advice guides:

- rescue disk
- encryption software
- privacy
- firewall
- cloud antivirus
- endpoint protection
- online cyber security courses

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What should I look for in an internet security suite?

All of the products on this list offer effective capabilities, so the difference is in additional capabilities. If there is a particular type of threat that concerns you, such as ransomware or phishing, check to see if there are specific protections included.

Banking safeguards, firewalls and parental controls are also areas you should consider – especially if there are multiple users on your computer. And of course, you should consider whether you need protection across multiple devices, such as smartphones.

The number of additional features and devices may impact cost though.

Finally, think about usability and the impact on system performance. Do you want a high level of customization or do you want an easy-to-use interface and do you want a program that is capable of fast scans or one that requires minimal system resources?

Memorial Day TV sales have arrived with record-low prices on a range of 4K TVs from retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Dell. To help you find the best deals, we've rounded up the best Memorial Day TV sales of 2020, which include brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and more.

Our top TV picks include the Hisense 50-inch Smart 4K UHD TV on sale for $279.99, the Insignia 32-inch Fire TV on sale for just $129.99, and a $150 price cut on the Sony 49-inch 4K TV.

If you're looking for a bigger screen size, Best Buy also has the TCL 65-inch 4K Roku TV on sale for just $449.99 and the LG 75-inch 4K TV on sale for $799.99.

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• Amazon - deals on appliances and home items
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• Target - Memorial Day sale, up to 25% off patio items
• Wayfair - big outdoor sale, up to 65% off
• Dell - save big on laptops, monitors, TVs, and more
• Microsoft - save on laptops, consoles, and more
• Tempur-Pedic - save up to $500 on select mattress sets
• Nectar - $399 of free accessories with every mattress
• Overstock - Memorial Day blowout, up to 70% off + free shipping
• Mattress Firm - up to 50% off top-rated brands
• Bear - 20% off sitewide + two free cloud pillows
• Serta - save up to $400 on iComfort mattresses
• Casper - save 10% sitewide with code GOODSNOOZE
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• Nordstrom - up to 50% off savings sitewide
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• HP - save up to 55% on laptops, desktops, printers, and more
• Lenovo - save up to 62% on select doorbusters
• Apple - save on the iPhone with select trade-in

You can see our guide to the best Memorial Day sales 2020 and learn more about the upcoming Amazon Prime Day 2020 event.

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The best gaming keyboards out there are more than just peripherals with some flashy lighting. In fact, similar to getting the best gaming mouse, once you’ve upgraded, you’ll realize what you’ve been missing this whole time. And while cheap keyboards might do an adequate job, there's a lot of performance, features, and, yes, aesthetics, that only come with a premium keyboard.

Getting one of these is not going to make anybody an immediate master of their favorite PC games, but they will make the experience better in every way. Instead of frustrating missed presses or slow response times, these keyboards provide accurate and quick responses, features you didn’t realize you needed or wanted such as Macros, and comfort that will only add to any gaming session. Of course, they’re also fun to look at, with great RGB options, some of which can sync with other devices or with your gaming experience.

With our collection of the best gaming keyboards available right now, you can improve your gaming experience immediately, whether it’s comfort, features, or just solid performance that you’re looking for.

The best gaming keyboard 2020 at a glance

1. SteelSeries Apex Pro
2. Razer Huntsman Elite
3. Roccat Vulcan 120 Aimo
4. Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard AW768
5. Cooler Master MasterSet MS120
6. Corsair K63 Wireless
7. Corsair K95 RGB Platinum
8. Havit Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard
9. Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition
10. SteelSeries Apex 3 

The SteelSeries Apex Pro’s svelte aesthetic and clever OLED display are just the appetizers. The SteelSeries Apex Pro gets our coveted 5-star rating for many reasons, the biggest of which are its stunning and solid build, custom actuation and comfortable – not to mention, quiet – magnetic switches. Performance-wise, it’s among the best gaming keyboards we’ve tested yet, which makes its $199 price tag worth the splurge.

Read the full review: SteelSeries Apex Pro

If you have the need for speed, then the Huntsman Elite is your best bet, thanks to its new optomechanical switches. That sounds like a mouthful, but essentially, it means that Razer has managed to combine mechanical switches with optical sensors. This unthinkable allows the Huntsman Elite to take its actuation to the next level, and you would be hard-pressed to find a faster keyboard on the market. Switches aside, it’s also remarkably comfortable to type on. Plus, it’s covered with more RGB lighting than you can shake a stick at. Sure, it needs two USB cables for power and costs a small fortune, but with tech like this, it’s absolutely worth it.

Read the full review: Razer Huntsman Elite 

The Roccat Vulcan 120 should be at the top of your gaming keyboard wish list, if you want one that looks and feels good. This svelte keyboard uses Roccat’s own Titan switches, rather than the Cherry MX switches found on most other keyboards on this list, and we can vouch for how superb they are. This gaming keyboard combines amazing tactile feedback with quiet and comfort. It really isn’t hard to see why this is one of the best gaming keyboards on the market today.

Read the full review: Roccat Vulcan 120 Aimo 

When you think Alienware, “value” isn’t the word that comes to mind. But, this time around, the Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard AW768 is a genuinely great deal. At under 100 bucks or quid, you’re getting the toughest gaming keyboard fitted with mechanical keys, dedicated macro keys and slick aesthetics. It’s not the most feature rich keyboard in the game, but at this price, it really doesn’t need to be. One of the best gaming keyboards in 2020, the Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard AW768 gets the job done, and looks good while doing it.

Read the full review: Alienware Pro Gaming Keyboard AW768 

Not everything has to be super high-end to be good, and the Cooler Master MasterSet MS120 is the perfect example. Though this one’s a keyboard and mouse set, the keyboard is the star of the show. Sitting at just under a hundred bucks, the MasterSet’s keyboard is affordable while being up there with its more premium ‘mem-chanical’ competitors in terms of quality. The switches on offer bring a ton of tactile feedback and deep travel. It’s quiet as well, so you can furiously pounding away during an intense late-night Overwatch match without worry. The Cooler Master MasterSet MS120 is, without a doubt, one of the best gaming keyboards under $100.

Read the full review: Cooler Master MasterSet MS120 

We have tested many wired gaming mice over the last few years, but we haven’t seen that many wireless gaming keyboards and even less that we actually liked. That is, until the Corsair K63 Wireless keyboard entered the scene. The computer peripherals company took what made the wired version of the K63 so great, and put it into a wireless version – without compromising on much at all. Packing tight Cherry MX Red switches, full RGB lighting and convenient media controls, the K63 wireless is proof that wireless keyboards can be very capable in 2020, even for gaming.

Read the full review: Corsair K63 Wireless 

A $159 price tag on a gaming keyboard might a tad too steep, but the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum, one of the best gaming keyboards we’ve tested in the last year, really does give you a lot of ounce for your bounce. We’re not talking the more trivial bells and whistles like fancy RGB lighting either – although since we are on the subject, this one’s got a whole lot of them, not to mention its integrated 19-zone light bar and the 16.8 million color options, to boot. By bang, we actually mean its 6 dedicated macro keys, 8MB on-board storage and aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frame.

Read the full review: Corsair K95 RGB Platinum

You might be thinking that if you’ve seen one of the best gaming keyboards, you’ve seen them all: big, garish hunks of metal with bright RGB lighting. Well, the Havit Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard will surprise you. While it definitely has the RGB lighting (honestly, how could it not?), it leaves the rest of the cliches in the past where they belong. Appealing and responsive, this keyboard is only as big as it needs to be, and is thus extremely comfortable to type as well as game on. There are no multimedia buttons, but we’d happily make that trade any day for a keyboard this good at such a low price.

Read the full review: Havit Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard  

Shelling out more than $100 for a great gaming keyboard is to be expected if you’re even slightly serious your gaming performance. But the beauty of Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition is that it manages to deliver fast performance without being the most expensive keyboard in town. True, there aren’t a lot of features here, which puts it behind many of its feature-rich rivals, but it makes up for that by being small and boasting a removable to make it perfectly portable for on-the-go gaming.

Read our full review: Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition

Not all great gaming keyboards have mechanical switches, as this affordable Apex keyboard is proving. The budget-minded SteelSeries Apex 3 may come with a few concessions, but it also boasts some impressive features that more than make up for those compromises. One of those features is its IP32 water resistance for protection against any spills – because who hasn’t accidentally knocked over a can of soda while gaming? Another is its reactive and customizable 10-zone RGB illumination to make your gaming experience all the more impressive. And, if you absolutely hate those clickety clacking noises that mechanical keyboards love to make, you’ll really appreciate this keyboard’s whisper quiet gaming switches. 

Read the full review: SteelSeries Apex 3

Bill Thomas, Gabe Carey and Michelle Rae Uy have also contributed to this article

Memorial Day 2020 is almost here, and Best Buy is kicking things off with incredible deals throughout its site. Best Buy's Memorial Day sale includes price cuts on best-selling TVs, laptops, appliances, smartwatches and so much more. 

Our top Best Buy Memorial Day sale picks include the all-new Apple Watch 5 on sale for $299, the Insignia 50-inch 4K Smart Fire TV on sale for $289.99, a $100 discount on the HP Envy x360 2-in-1 Touch-Screen laptop, and the popular Powerbeats Pro earbuds on sale for $199.99.

If you're looking for smart home and appliance deals, Best Buy has the powerful Dyson V8 Animal on sale for $299.99, the Insignia 6qt Pressure Cooker on sale for only $39.99,  a $50 price cut on the iRobot Roomba e5 robot vacuum and the Google Nest security camera on sale for $149.99.

Shop more of Best Buy's top Memorial Day deals below, and if you're interested in more bargains, check out our roundup of the best Memorial Day sales that are happening right now.

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Best Buy Memorial Day sale picks:

Shop more of the best Memorial Day sales below that are happening online.

The best Memorial Day sales:

• Amazon - deals on appliances and home items
• Best Buy - Memorial Day appliance sale, save on top-brand appliances
• Target - Memorial Day sale, up to 25% off patio items
• Wayfair - big outdoor sale, up to 65% off
• Dell - save big on laptops, monitors, TVs, and more
• Microsoft - save on laptops, consoles, and more
• Tempur-Pedic - save up to $500 on select mattress sets
• Nectar - $399 of free accessories with every mattress
• Overstock - Memorial Day blowout, up to 70% off + free shipping
• Mattress Firm - up to 50% off top-rated brands
• Bear - 20% off sitewide + two free cloud pillows
• Serta - save up to $400 on iComfort mattresses
• Casper - save 10% sitewide with code GOODSNOOZE
• Amerisleep - 30% off any mattress + free shipping with code MD30
• Saatva - take $200  off orders of $1,000+
• Home Depot - save up to 40% off appliances, patio, tools and more
• Lowe's - up to 40% off appliances, patio furniture and more
• World Market - up to 40% off sitewide
• Best Buy - save on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more
• Zappos - save on clothing, shoes, jewelry, and more
• Nordstrom - up to 50% off savings sitewide
• Gap - 40% off your purchase + free shipping on orders of $25+
• Dick's Sporting Goods - 25% off select Nike footwear and clothing
• Purple - up to $400 off mattress + sleep bundle
• Dreamcloud - $200 off any mattress + 2 free pillows
• HP - save up to 55% on laptops, desktops, printers, and more
• Lenovo - save up to 62% on select doorbusters
• Apple - save on the iPhone with select trade-in

Shop more of the best Memorial Day sales 2020: deals from Home Depot, Best Buy, and more.

You can also learn more about the upcoming Amazon Prime Day 2020 sale event.

Long weekends mean more time for streaming new TV shows and movies, and there's plenty worth checking out over the next few days on Netflix and other services. Below, we've picked out a few highlights we think you should consider adding to your watch list, including the long-awaited Netflix US release of Uncut Gems, a new ESPN documentary about cyclist Lance Armstrong and spooky thriller series Homecoming on Amazon Prime Video. 

Here, then, is what's new on Netflix this weekend, as well as other streaming services. If you want a few more recent Netflix shows to check out, consider looking at The Eddy and White Lines, two of May 2020's bigger new series. And next weekend, you can look forward to Space Force with Steve Carell, one of our most anticipated shows of the year. HBO Max is also launching next week, bringing an avalanche of new content to enjoy. 

Here's what you can watch this weekend. 

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Uncut Gems (Netflix)

Over the long Memorial Day weekend, US Netflix subscribers finally get to watch this superb Adam Sandler thriller, which has been available on Netflix outside of the US for a little while now. Directed by the Safdie Brothers (who made Good Time with Robert Pattinson), it's not the usual forgettable comedy fare you expect from its leading man, but rather a sweaty-palmed crime film about a gambling-addicted jewellery store owner who's constantly spiraling into debt and danger. Uncut Gems is an unforgettable, exciting movie with one of the most engaging final acts of recent times. 

Streaming on Netflix from 25 May

The Lovebirds (Netflix)

Originally destined for theaters, Netflix acquired The Lovebirds for its subscribers instead, and you can watch it now. It's a dark romantic comedy featuring two charming leads, Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley, The Big Sick) and Issa Rae (HBO's Insecure), playing a couple that inadvertently gets framed for murder during their first date together. While on the run, they try and find the perp who did the deed in the first place to clear their names.

Now streaming on Netflix

History 101 (Netflix)

This new documentary series uses archive footage and infographics for quick shots (well, 20-minute bursts) of historical info. Subjects include Fast Food, The Space Race, Genetics and Feminism, and all episodes are the same lean length. If you enjoy Netflix's Explained series, you'll probably like this, too. 

Now streaming on Netflix

30 For 30: Lance Armstrong (ESPN)

Off the back of The Last Dance, ESPN has another heavy hitter-sports documentary ready to go, this time an entry in its popular and acclaimed 30 For 30 series. In Lance (the name of the documentary), the seven-time Tour De France winner who was eventually caught in a major doping scandal participates to tell his story. Part one is available from May 24, and part two is coming on May 31. Check out what our friends at Cycling News thought of it here.

In the US, you can stream Lance on ESPN+ (subscribe here) after it airs, but it's unclear when you'll be able to watch it in the UK. 

Airing on ESPN and ESPN 2 on May 24, and available on ESPN+ straight after

The Painter and the Thief (Hulu)

Czech artist Barbora Kysilkova had her work stolen by a Norwegian man. Curiously, she tracks the man down and offers to paint him, creating an unusual friendship between them. This documentary won the special jury prize for Creative Storytelling at Sundance, so it's worth tracking down if it looks like your sort of thing. 

The Painter and the Thief is available to rent via VOD, but Hulu subscribers can watch it now as part of their subscription. It doesn't appear to be available in the UK yet, unfortunately. 

Now streaming on Hulu and available to rent

Control Z (Netflix)

Control Z is a new Spanish language teen drama about a high school hit by a hacker, who starts to reveal the students' deepest secrets publicly. A couple of savvy students team up to figure out who the culprit is. Netflix is clearly hoping it'll capture a similar audience to Elite, another of its international hit shows. While this trailer might remind you of Netflix's excellent teen mystery show American Vandal to begin with, by the end we were firmly convinced this'll fall on the trashier end of the scale.

Now streaming on Netflix

Homecoming season 2 (Amazon Prime Video)

The first season of Homecoming starred Julia Roberts as a therapist in an experimental facility for war veterans being treated for trauma. The corporation behind the facility, though, didn't necessarily have its patients' best interests at heart, and tried to cover its tracks after leaving some of its patients in a terrible condition. 

This second season is something of a surprise, featuring an all-new lead in Janelle Monáe (Moonlight), and some returning cast members (Hong Chau and Stephan James). Mr Robot creator Sam Esmail is the executive producer of Homecoming, which is an adaptation of a fiction-based podcast and easily one of the best Amazon Prime shows, if you want to catch up for season 2. Episodes are a lean 30 minutes each, too, so it doesn't take long to binge. This is the show that's worth checking out this week.

Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video UK

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Having seen great success with its Kayo Sports streaming service, Foxtel is taking another big swipe at the Australian streaming video market with Binge, a new platform that will offer a huge library of supposedly binge-worthy shows and movies.

Set to bring Aussies over 10,000 hours of "unturnoffable" on demand content, Binge will carry an enormous back catalogue of ad-free shows and movies from the likes of WarnerMedia (that includes HBO and its upcoming HBO Max Originals), NBC Universal, FX, BBC and Sony.

Content

In a recent presentation to Australian media, Foxtel representatives went to great lengths to stress the overwhelming number of quality shows Binge will offer its subscribers, including cult series like Game of Thrones, Chernobyl, The Sopranos, The Walking Dead, Seinfeld, Modern Family and The Wire, through to newer shows like Succession, Westworld, Big Little Lies, The Plot Against America, The Outsider, Breeders and Mrs. America.

Along with scripted shows and movies, Binge will also offer a wide selection of documentary and reality-based content, from David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet, to Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

While there are a number of currently airing shows confirmed for the platform, Binge's representatives weren't able to confirm whether new episodes will arrive on the service as they air on a weekly basis (like they do on Foxtel Now), or if subscribers will have to wait for completed seasons to binge through. 

Additionally, Binge will offer over 800 movies at launch, incorporating a number of binge-able film collections such as the Fast & Furious, Jurassic Park, Mission Impossible and DC Universe movie sagas in their entirety. 

Outside of big franchises, the new Foxtel service will also carry filmmaker-specific collections from a number of famous directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan.

During the Binge announcement, it was also revealed that users will have access to certain live Foxtel channels within the service, however, the service's focus will be on boxset-style binge-watching.

Streaming quality, pricing and device compatibility

After an initial 14-day free trial, Binge users will be given the option of subscribing to one of three tiers. Binge's entry-level plan offers a single SD stream for AU$10 a month.

This is followed by a second plan which provides two simultaneous HD streams at AU$14, and a third and final tier which allows users to stream on four devices simultaneously in HD.

Unfortunately, a Binge representative confirmed that there are no plans for a 4K streaming tier at this stage. According to a Binge spokesperson, the platform's video compression will allow for HD streams at a reasonable economical 3-4 Mbps.

In terms of compatible devices, users will be able to stream via an official Binge app for televisions, laptops, iOS and Android devices, along with the ability to watch via web browser, Chromecast and Telstra TV.

At launch, there will not be a Binge app ready for game consoles, however, a Binge spokesperson confirmed the possibility of an app for PlayStation 4 in the future.

Users will be able to sign up for the new Binge streaming service from Monday, May 25. 

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Our best iPad guide is likely to get a new entry soon, as Apple has launched the iPad Pro 2020 and we’re in the process of putting it through a full review. So if you’re curious about how that will rank make sure to check back soon.

It’s got some tough competition though as there are loads of excellent iPads, as you can see below, most of which are less expensive.

In fact, our best iPad list has something suited to almost everyone, from the massive iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) to the compact iPad mini (2019), and from the high-end iPad Pro 11 to the comparatively budget iPad 10.2.

Those are just some of the tablets we’ve included, so really, as long as you’re happy with iPadOS there should be an ideal slate for you here.

And to help you identify the ideal one we’ve included an overview of each, along with the main pros and cons, and a complete specs list. Or for an even deeper dive you can click through to our full reviews.

And if you decide an iPad isn’t for you, make sure to check out our best tablet, best Android tablet, and best cheap tablet guides for other options.

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Best iPads 2020: which is the best iPad you can get right now?

The iPad Pro 11 is the best iPad you can buy right now. It may be expensive, but it's Apple's most powerful tablet and furthers the 2-in-1 design ethos if you spring for the pricey new keyboard cover folio. 

It has a laptop-like experience in design and performance, and the new Apple Pencil magnetically clips onto the frame of the new iPad Pro. With superb speakers and a great new screen-to-body ratio, it's hard not to fall in love with the finely crafted hardware design. 

And with the arrival of iPadOS its software has been transformed, making it even better than it was at launch.

However, it doesn't have a headphone jack. If you want the standard 3.5mm jack in a computer-like device, you'll spring for an actual computer.

Everything about the iPad Pro 11 makes it the best experience if you're looking for the best Apple tablet - you'll just need to swallow the high price - but it's no MacBook replacement.   

Read the full review: iPad Pro 11

The iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) is a big monster – monster in the good kind of way, as it effortlessly crushes half the things you need in your life – goodbye mobile phone, laptop, coloring pad, music mixing table, games console. It's the ultimate creativity and workflow tool, with its huge screen, useful peripherals and snappy iOS.

It has the fastest processing power we've ever seen in a mobile device, four powerful speakers and a vibrant screen and, depending on which model you get, more storage power than you'd ever need.

It doesn't have the best battery life though, so it's not going to last you too long. You might not be able to use it for long periods of time watching films on a journey or mixing your music, and it charges rather slowly too.

All in all, the iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) is one of the best iPads you can buy right now, but if you don't need its huge display, the slighter cheaper iPad Pro 11 will save you a few bucks and be more portable.

Read the full review: iPad Pro 12.9

The iPad 10.2 brings Apple’s basic tablet range a step closer to the iPad Pro line – or at least the latest iPad Air - with the addition of Smart Keyboard support and a slightly larger screen, growing from 9.7 inches to 10.2 inches.

The iPad 10.2 also got a power boost, with an extra gigabyte of RAM compared to the iPad 9.7 (2018), though it’s stuck with the same A10 chipset.

It also has broadly the same design, meaning big bezels and a home button. So if you want one of Apple’s sleekest slates, this isn’t it.

But with strong battery life, decent performance, and a fairly low price – at least by Apple standards – there’s a lot to like here, especially if you want some of Apple’s best iPad features on a more limited budget.

Read the full review: iPad 10.2

The iPad Air, with a 10.5-inch screen, is the ultimate compromise between the entry-level iPads and the more powerful, but more expensive iPad Pro 11. It sits at the original iPad price in most countries, so it's cheaper than the iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) that it replaces, and although it isn't a 'Pro' tablet in name, it has several high-end features that make it a convincing laptop supplement.

It's one of the cheaper iPad models that's compatible with Apple's Smart Keyboard Cover, meaning you don't need to deal with tricky Bluetooth keyboard connections to get real work done on this thing.

It also has Apple's A12 chipset, borrowed from the iPhone XS. It's incredibly fast. Students will be able to take notes and respond to email on this tablet, but artists will hate the first-generation Apple Pencil.

Read the full review: iPad Air

Sometimes with a tablet you just want a slightly plus-sized phone, and the iPad Mini (2019) fits that bill. It's a dinky device with some impressive specs, boasting Apple's most recent processor and a decent battery life.

What makes the iPad Mini (2019) great is the fact you can use the Apple Pencil alongside it, turning the iPad Mini into a tiny notebook in your pocket.

The iPad Mini is one of the best small tablets you can get at its price point, so if you're looking for an easily totable pocket powerhouse, you can't get much better than this little monster.

Read the full review: iPad Mini (2019)

The iPad Pro 10.5-inch version is an all-star tablet which has since been superseded by the iPad Pro 11. There's good news for the Pro 10.5 though, as this means it's now cheaper - though it's also no longer sold direct from Apple.

Its bright ProMotion Retina HD screen is its best selling point. It adds an impressive layer of fluidity to daily use - if not strictly necessary - and the smaller bezels means you're getting far more display in a footprint not much bigger than 2016's 9.7. 

It's an iPad for the professionals - but also one that media munchers will adore using.

It takes advantage of the Apple Pencil and several tablet-focused features like the dock, Control Center and Instant Markup with the stylus. If you invest in the recommended Smart Keyboard, you can attach it to a Pro-level iPad without jumping through all of the hoops of Bluetooth.

Read the full review: iPad Pro 10.5

This is a good Apple iPad for the average consumer and for education, even if it isn't the most powerful one available. It's still great value. That said, the newer iPad 10.2 has it beat for most users, and has the advantage of still being sold direct from Apple, which this model isn't.

The iPad (2018) replaces the very similar 2017 model, slotting in below the Pro and Air ranges with a dependable tablet that hasn't changed much in years - but Apple clearly feels it doesn't need to mess with success.

The basic iPad works with the Apple Pencil, offering you the cheapest way to doodle on the 9.7-inch glass - though you can't get the Smart Keyboard with this non-Pro model, for that you'll need the newer 10.2-inch one.

It also has the same luxurious metal unibody as the rest of Apple's iPad range, though notably it's ever-so-slightly thicker than the iPad Air 2 or iPad Pro at 7.5mm.

With the Touch ID fingerprint sensor included, iPadOS 13 under the hood and up to 10 hours of battery life when web browsing or watching videos, it's a great media player and a strong tablet choice if you're not planning to use it heavily for productivity.

Read the full review: iPad 9.7 (2018)

The iPad (2017) marked a name shift for Apple's tablets, as the Cupertino, California firm dropped 'Air' in favor for the cleaner moniker. 

The iPad from 2017 has since been replaced by the iPad (2018) and iPad 10.2, but it's still a solid buy if you're looking for a more affordable Apple slate.

The only real problem is the newer iPads aren't that much more, so unless you're on a really tight budget, the newer versions are a better buy, especially as this model isn't still sold by Apple.

Read the full review: iPad (2017)

We really like the iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) for its large size and - other than the newer iPad Pro 12.9 model - it's the closest thing we have to a 2-in-1 touchscreen MacBook. It just happens to run iPadOS 13 instead of macOS. 

It's one of the best productivity and entertainment tablets around thanks to its 12.9-inch screen, four speakers and the dock and multitasking interface. Apple has redesigned its Control Center interface to make app switching even easier, and this tablet is compatible with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.

It's biggest weakness? The iPad Pro 12.9-inch price, and the size isn't a good fit for everyone. But If you can afford it and want the largest-sized iPad available, you're going to love this – it's a laptop-replacement for a lot of people out there.

Read the full review: iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)

Big screens aren't for everyone, and that's where the 7.9-inch iPad Mini 4 comes in. The screen size means it's far more portable than Apple's larger tablets, especially as it's light at 299g. It's not quite small enough that you can use it one handed, but you can comfortably hold it for a lot longer than most of Apple's slates, or throw it in a bag and forget about it.

It's also big enough to enjoyably browse the net or watch videos on when you're away from home and bigger screens, but it's obviously not quite as strong an experience for most visual media as Apple's larger 9.7, 10.2, 10.5, 11 and 12.9-inch slates.

The small size and lack of Smart Connector also makes it worse for productivity than the iPad Pro range, but this isn't designed as a laptop replacement.

It's still fairly powerful thanks to 2GB of RAM and the aging but still impressive Apple A8 chip, while the screen is sharp, rich and easy to see even in bright sunlight.

The iPad Mini 4 is also a fraction of the price of Apple's Pro range, and with 128GB of storage you needn't be terribly limited in that area – though it's no match for the 256GB you can get in the iPad Pro.

Notably it has now been replaced by the iPad Mini (2019), which will be a much better buy for most people, but this remains a solid slate.

Read the full review: iPad Mini 4

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Best iPads at a glance:

1. iPad Pro 11
2. iPad Pro 12.9
3. iPad 10.2
4. iPad Air 10.5
5. iPad Mini (2019)
6. iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)
7. iPad 9.7 (2018)
8. iPad (2017)
9. iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)
10. iPad Mini 4

If you’re on the hunt for one of the best Xbox One and PS4 gaming headsets, then you’ve come to the right place. 

A great gaming headset can transform your gameplay, enhancing your experience, blocking out distractions and allowing you to communicate with other players. But not every Xbox One and PS4 gaming headset is right for everyone. Not sure what to look for? Then scroll down to the bottom of this article to find out what factors you should consider when buying a gaming headset.

Below we've curated the very best wireless, wired, high-end and budget PS4 and Xbox One gaming headsets for your perusal, so there's bound to be one that satisfies all your needs.

• Looking for a guide to the best PC gaming headsets? We've got a guide for that right here.

Overall best PS4 gaming headset

HyperX has developed a sizeable following among the pro-gaming community over the years. Its newest headset, the Cloud Revolver S, adds Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound to the blueprint offered by the hugely popular Cloud Revolver, without requiring you to take out a second mortgage.

Quite simply, the Cloud Revolver S sounds astonishingly good, especially at the price. You will marvel in particular at the dynamics of its sound: deep, rumbling bass and crisp, never shrieky treble that lets you hear every sound effect and totally immerses you in the ambience created by in-game music.

It's pretty well made, comfortable and classily finished, and Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound is the cherry on top, allowing you to pinpoint incoming enemies in first-person shooters – particularly if you explore the preset equalisation modes into which pro-gamers had lots of input. A truly high-end-sounding headset at a mid-range price.

Read the full review: HyperX Cloud Revolver S

Overall best Xbox One gaming headset 

Turtle Beach is the longest established specialist gaming headset manufacturer, with a fanatical following among pro-gamers – and when you unbox its top-of-the-range Elite Pro, you can see why. It simply oozes no-expense-spared design, and sports all manner of neat touches born from decades of pro-gaming experience.

But more importantly than that, it sounds spectacular, with huge bass and crystal-clear treble adding up to a sound which will allow you to get deeply immersed into whatever game you're playing. Comfort-wise, it's exemplary, with big, thick earpads that eliminate all ambient noise, and can be easily adjusted to fit all head-sizes. A neat feature lets you add spacing to the earpads to accommodate a pair of glasses.

On an Xbox One, we'd recommend teaming it up with piece of kit called the Tactical Audio Adapter, which clips into the Xbox One controller and operates as an amplifier, adding some of the extra sound-control features which come in a separate graphic equaliser-style box called the Tactical Audio Controller (which is pricey but adds Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound). 

Those features include Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing, which enhances the sound of incoming players' footsteps and is great for hardcore first-person shooter fans, and Dynamic Chat Boost, which keeps chat-levels audible even when background noise rises. Plus, it lets you independently adjust game and chat volumes.

Add tank-like build-quality to the equation and you have a headset which has become something of a status symbol for those who take their gaming seriously.

Read the full review: Turtle Beach Elite Pro Tournament Headset.

Best wireless Xbox One gaming headset

There’s an old saying that states “a ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for”, and Razer really has pushed the boat out with its Razer Nari Ultimate headset. 

The Razer Nari Ultimate is an interesting concept, and something that needs to be tried to be believed. Razer’s designed a strong pair of headphones, with a very out-there feature, making the Nari Ultimate the best Xbox One wireless headset on the market.

Check out our Razer Nari Ultimate review.

Best wireless PS4 gaming headset

It might not look like much, but the PlayStation Platinum Wireless is a really solid headset with an exceptional level of audio quality. 

As well as being ludicrously simple to set up, the headset sounds great and is comfortable to wear to boot. 

The sound quality is balanced, offering a decent mix of low and high frequencies, and people on the other end of the line reported that its microphone delivered a decent level of audio quality. 

Our one reservation is regarding the headset's "3D Audio", which fell down slightly compared to what's offered by the competition; but this is made up for the headset's very reasonable price tag. 

Read the full review: PlayStation Platinum Wireless headset

Best PS4 gaming headset for audio quality

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro is one of the best-sounding headsets you can buy. As such, it's doubly worth considering if you use your PlayStation 4 to watch films and listen to music as well as play games. 

Clarity and audio balance are much better than most of the other sets here. Both the Arctic Pro Wireless and GameDAC versions will work with a PlayStation 4 console, but the vanilla wired version is just for PC – so make sure you pick the right set before buying.

The GameDAC model has an outboard box with top quality Hi-Res audio converters. It needs to be wired-in though, so this may not be the best choice if you play a few meters away from your PS4. The wireless version may be a better choice.

All versions have LEDs around the cups. It may be made for audio perfectionists, but it's still a gamer headset.

Read the full review: SteelSeries Arctis Pro review.

Best budget PS4 gaming headset

Being strapped for cash doesn’t necessarily mean having to settle for an inferior gaming headset, and Turtle Beach’s EarForce PX24 does a pretty decent job of embarrassing plenty of its more expensive rivals. Sure, it makes more extensive use of plastic than headsets which are twice the price, but it still looks and feels sufficiently robust, and its overall lightness renders it pretty comfortable for prolonged use.

And in the areas that really matter – sound and configurability – the Ear Force PX24 is way better than it has any right to be at the price. While it doesn’t have the bass extension you'll find in a more premium headset, and its treble is a bit dry in comparison with other options at this price level, it still sounds remarkably good – and thanks to an amplifier which clips between the headset and the PS4 controller, you can boost the bass, engage Superhuman Hearing mode for first-person shooters, and even fiddle around with a virtual surround sound effect.

Finding such features, and very decent sound indeed, is a revelation for such a cheap headset. You could quibble about the EarForce PX24's slightly plasticky overall finish, but in our opinion, that's a small price to pay for a great headset at a decent cost.

Best budget Xbox One gaming headset

A high-quality, low-cost headset from Corsair, this wired option may be the best budget Xbox One gaming headset on the market. It may only feature stereo sound (instead of surround sound), but it's hardly a noticeable deficit. It produces dynamic sound, and the actual headphones are plush and comfortable. This hardly seems like the budget headset that it is.

Check out our full Corsair HS50 Stereo Gaming Headset review.

What should you look for when buying an Xbox One or PS4 gaming headset?

There are a few important factors to consider to make sure you get the most from your Xbox One or PS4 gaming headset. 

First up, you’ll need to consider which games you play the most. Games that require you to settle in for multiple hours, like MMOs, will require comfort as a number one priority. Games with a more competitive element, like the Battle Royale titles, will benefit from a headset with good surround sound so you hear your enemies coming from every angle. You also need to consider your environment. Noisy surroundings require a headset with noise-cancelling capabilities. But if you can't surrender yourself to total immersion, an open-backed headset will make you contactable from the outside. 

Then there's budget. If price is no issue go wild. For everyone else, there are affordable headsets that will offer you a high-quality experience – but weeding through the mediocre options isn’t always easy.

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The bank holiday sales are back for a second round, and we're picking out all the best 4K TV deals among them and bringing each one straight to all you TV upgraders this weekend. We're seeing premium names like Samsung and LG among these cheap 4K TVs, with prices offering these stunning screens for as little as £249.  

Not only are these TVs available for a great price, but we're also seeing a fantastic spread of display sizes on offer as well. That means whether you're looking for a smaller 43-inch TV or a massive 70-inch model, you'll be able to save some cash in the latest bank holiday sales. Particularly exciting is this 58-inch Hitachi 4K TV deal, available at a fantastic £299.99 price tag.

So, if you're looking for crystal clear definition, razor sharp contrast, high-end audio, and picture-perfect upscaling, now is a fantastic time to take the plunge. We're seeing a range of 4K TV deals available this week, with some particularly fantastic offers in the cheaper seats as well. 

Not in the UK? Check out more cheap 4K TV prices where you are further down the page.

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Shop all cheap 4K TV deals and sales right here on TechRadar, but you can also check out the latest OLED TV prices if you're looking for a more premium display. 

Until recently, Facebook staff received salary incentives for living as close as possible to its California headquarters - now it appears more than half will work from home on a permanent basis. 

In a livestream on his personal Facebook page, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said as much as 50% of the company’s 45,000-person workforce could be working from home within the next decade.

“We need to do this in a way that’s thoughtful and responsible, so we’re going to do this in a measured way. But I think that it’s possible that over the next five to 10 years - maybe closer to 10 than five, but somewhere in that range - I think we could get to about half of the company working remotely permanently,” he said.

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Meanwhile, audio streaming giant Spotify announced that its workforce will be allowed to work from home at least until the end of the year, while the company builds out a plan for a phased approach to reopening.

Permanent remote working

The advent of the coronavirus has served as a stimulus for a variety of changes to the way businesses operate. Resistance to cloud-based solutions evaporated overnight, the physical events market has crumbled, and it is now looking increasingly likely the office will become the pandemic’s latest casualty.

Last week, social media giant Twitter announced it will allow its entire workforce to work from home permanently. Other tech firms such as Shopify and Coinbase have made similar plans, and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has also spoken about the need for flexible working arrangements.

According to Zuckerberg, an internal Facebook survey found that 50% of employees said they were as productive working from home as they were at the office. Four in ten said they were extremely, very or somewhat interested in full-time remote work, and among that subset, 75% said they would consider moving to a different city if they could work remotely.

In a further indication of the company’s philosophical u-turn, Facebook will also start “aggressively” hiring remote employees, who won’t be tied to physical office spaces, thereby enlarging its potential talent pool significantly.

“Enabling remote work is going to be very positive on that front, creating more broad-based economic prosperity,” said Zuckerberg.

The announcement comes alongside an overhaul to Facebook’s enterprise collaboration software, Workplace. As a result of the spike in remote working, the service’s paid user base has swollen from 3 million in October to 5 million, the company said.

While Spotify’s announcement is not quite as radical, it will still see the company’s entire employee base work from home for at least the next seven months, suggesting the firm is well equipped to offer flexible arrangements on a permanent basis.

“We will continue to track local government guidelines city-by-city and take a phased approach of opening our offices when we deem it safe to do so,” said a Spotify spokesperson.

“Our employees’ health and safety is our top priority. No employee will be required to come into the office and can choose to work from home through the end of the year.”

According to data from its most recent annual financial report, the company employs 4,405 people across 79 countries, with the majority residing in the US and Sweden, where it is headquartered.

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Chinese smartphone and accessories maker Realme today announced the launch of an enhanced version of its Realme Band fitness tracker with a brighter display and some software upgrades. The band is now available for purchase from Amazon and Flipkart. 

The company had launched the Realme band in March and sales had gone live immediately thereafter. The latest version has a revamped user interface that provides for a better user experience, the company said in a prepared statement. The Band also has upgraded its heart rate sensor for more accuracy. 

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The new version is available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart with customers being able to order them across the country, barring the containment zones. The Realme Band is priced at Rs.1,499. 

The original Realme Band (Buy them here) is among few fitness trackers that has a color display with a capacitive button. It sported a 0.96-inch TFT LCD panel with a  80x160 pixels resolution. It showed information around calls, notifications, messages, reminders, and also third-party apps such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. It came with five watch faces at launch.

The hardware then included a heart rate sensor, which is now getting a fillip with the new launch. Realme had said then that it has been optimised to work better on Indians. One of the innovative aspects is that the watch band can be removed, which reveals a charging connector that can be used directly with a regular USB Type-A port. 

Realme says the display on the new version will be considerably more brighter than the original and the Realme Band UI has been enhanced to display better even when exposed directly to sunlight. The trackers would come with firmware version 6.0 while some of the apps too have been upgraded. 

The weather app on the new device comes with a page that displays daily weather information giving real-time data through location tracking via the Realme Link app. 

Similarly, the heart sensor has been upgraded to provide more accurate data, the statement said adding that users can access updates on high and low heart rate alerts. 

The press statement also noted that consumers who bought the older version of the Realme Band will get most of the new features via a software update.

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A pair of the best running headphones are a must-have for workouts. The right pair of running headphones can boost your performance and keep your mind busy as you run, whether you like to pound the pavement, run on trails or hit the treadmill at the gym. 

One of the biggest factors to consider when looking for the best running headphones is: will they stay in place? That means you'll need running headphones specially designed for runs and intense workouts, as well as some built to withstand sweat and rain. What's more, you'll want the music to sound half-decent too.

We believe that a good pair of headphones doesn't just make running less boring and more bearable, but can improve your performance significantly as well – there's plenty of research that proves music can supercharge your runs.

Some people may prefer the quiet solitude of running, but for many running is arduous, dull and even more difficult without the sound of music or a podcast keeping you going. Just as waterproof headphones are best for swimming, so too are the best running headphones optimized for the unique challenges of staying secure while you jog and sprint your way to optimal fitness.

Thankfully, there are plenty of great options, some of which don't involve a huge budget either. For our pick of the very best running headphones out there, you'll find everything you need in the guide below.

Beat's latest true wireless earbuds, the PowerBeats Pro, are something special – they’re supremely comfortable, sound decent and seem to never, ever fall out, which is why we think they're the best running headphones of 2020. 

They're ideal for running thanks to their close-fitting ear hooks and IPX4 sweatproof rating, as well as nifty additions like the pressure-reducing micro-laser barometric venting hole, their long battery life, and their superior sound quality. 

Where we found the Powerbeats Pro to perform their best is in  near-quiet environments, like your office, your home or your gym - because you can use hands-free Siri, they’re great for setting timers in between sets and placing calls to friends and clients. 

But take them outside for a jog, and they'll still do the trick, thanks to their energetic sound.

Read more: Beats PowerBeats Pro review

If the most important aspect of choosing the best running headphones for you is the audio quality, these wireless earbuds from Sennheiser could be a fantastic choice. 

With a lively, bass-heavy presentation, and a comfortable fit, the Sennheiser CX Sport wireless earphones can really bolster your running performance through sound quality alone. 

They don't come with a heart rate monitor, but the inclusion of ear fins and sporty neon color scheme makes them ideal for casual workouts. 

With a battery life of six hours, they're great for your average running session, or even your daily commute – but marathon runners will want to look elsewhere. 

Read the full review: Sennheiser CX Sport Wireless earphones review

Replacing the AfterShokz Trek Titanium is the newer Air model. These are a touch more expensive, but they're lighter and we've found the sound quality has improved as well.

AfterShokz specialize in making wireless options designed in a way that particularly suits urban runners. Sound is delivered through your cheekbones, thanks to bone conducting tech which leaves your ears open, free to hear the traffic around you.

You can keep chatting with those around you easily and if you're in a race you'll be able to hear the cheering from the sidelines too.

What really sets these running headphones apart is they're one of the few sets that are 'race-legal' in some countries, as they allow you to hear the commands of marshalls and traffic on open-road courses. If you want to run with music in smaller races, these are really your only option.

We found the Air to be more comfortable than previous AfterShokz models so if you don't mind shelling out a little extra money these will be one of the best for you. Plus they're sweat-proof, have a good secure fit and they can't fall out when you're jogging either as there aren't any earbuds.

Read the full review: AfterShockz Trekz Air review

If you're looking for some rugged running headphones, the Adidas RPT-01 could be a good fit – sure, not everyone wants to wear on-ear headphones while working out, but the breathable design of these Adidas cans means you won't overheat.

The knitted headband and ear cushions can even be removed and washed after particularly sweaty sessions. Plus, with a 40-hour battery life, they'll last you for multiple marathons. 

While the sound quality isn't the finest we've ever heard, the RPT-01s are suitably loud and bassy, which is something you'll want to push you through that final lap. They're certainly the best running headphones we've tested with this form factor.

Read the full review: Adidas RPT-01 Wireless Bluetooth Sport Headphones review

Now committed to a yearly refresh of the popular mid-range model, the Jaybird X4 manage to outdo both the previous Jaybird X2 and Jaybird X3 wireless Bluetooth earphones, with an upgraded IPX7 water-resistance rating. Whether you're sweating buckets or running doggedly through the rain, the X4 will be able to cope with it.

The Jaybird X4s also manage to keep the series' surprisingly good sound. These earphones are certainly fitness first, but that doesn't mean the other things people look for in a pair of earphones – you know, like music – have fallen by the wayside.

Jaybird's excellent app also provides easy EQ customization as well as the ability to make your own sound profile, with various ear tip sizes to boot. A great all round choice for runner who don't want to skimp on sound – or be wary of the weather.

Alternatively if you're after an even more premium experience, the Jaybird Tarah Pro earbuds offer higher-quality audio and materials for a somewhat higher $159 £139 / AU$229 price tag.

Although we're still big fans of the Jaybird X4 headphones, take a look at the Jaybird Vista true headphones further down the list – they're our top pick if you're in the market for a pair of true wireless earbuds. 

Read the full review: Jaybird X4 review

If you need your power song to push you through that extra mile, then the Bose SoundSport might give you that extra force you’re looking for. With the unmistakable sound signature of the audio heavyweight, these lightweight earbuds feature a comfortable and secure fit thanks to the StayHear+ tips.

For runners with NFC-enabled smartphones and music players, the SoundSport buds can be paired in the blink of an eye. The Bose Connect app also allows music sharing with more than one pair of earbuds, ideal if you’re out running with a buddy (and we love that they name which device is connected, something that's great if you're carrying around a phone, media player and tablet).

The SoundSport range comes in two flavors. For an extra $50 you can pick up the Pulse edition which features a built-in heart rate monitor. Depending on your training method, this could be a worthwhile investment as we've found their heart rate monitor to generally be fairly precise from the ears with these.

After true wireless earbuds instead? Read our Bose SoundSport Free review

The Under Armour True Wireless Flash earbuds are a solid entry into the true wireless market, with strong audio, ergonomic design, and a hefty battery life (25 hours, including the case's four extra charges) to really make your purchase last throughout the week.

There's also two smart noise technologies that that help these earbuds stand out. Tapping the left earbud once will activate Talk-Thru, which quietens audio for momentary conversation or when you need to be on alert, while Ambient Aware (tap the left earbud twice) recreates outside noise using external microphones.

UA has gone for stamina rather than convenience, though, and the charging case can feel like a bit of a brick to carry around – especially during exercise. You also won’t get any speed charging features here, meaning you shouldn’t wait until five minutes before a workout to plug the case into the wall. But for the sporty among you, the pros should certainly outweigh the cons.

Read the full review: Under Armour True Wireless Flash review

There’s wireless, and then there’s true wireless, and the top-end Jabra Elite Sport are the latter. Beyond the cordless design, the headline feature is the Hear Through tech that allows you to control the way the buds let in or filter out ambient noise – with just a quick button press.

The on-the-go charging case provides 13.5 hours of battery life in total, but with just 4.5 hours available from a single charge, slower marathon runners will probably want to jog on – although for 99% of your training, this won't be an issue.

Although not marketed for swimming, they’re also IP67 certified water resistant. The companion app also utilizes the built-in heart rate monitor to enhance your workouts, along with the internal accelerometer to monitor your reps of squats, lunges and the like.

These are expensive buds, but the amount they can do is incredible – for many, they'll be your go-to choice for your new running headphones.

Read the full review: Jabra Elite Sport review

The PowerBeats 3 running headphones are yet another pair of Beats headphones that aim to keep your tunes pumping while you keep your legs pumping. They may come with the high price that is a signature of the Beats and Apple brands, but they offer a lot for runners, and especially for Apple users.

With a 12-hour battery life and a quick charge function that can add an hour of battery life in a few minutes, the PowerBeats 3 should rarely run out of juice in the middle of anything short of an insane ultra-marathon. They’re also ready for all the sweat from your brow, and can even handle a run in the rain.

While they may not top some of the other wireless headphones on this list for features, the PowerBeats 3 headphones will truly shine for major Apple lovers. They feature Apple’s W1 chip, which makes the Bluetooth pairing process with multiple iCloud-linked devices incredibly easy in addition to boosting wireless range.

The Beats Powerbeats 4 could be coming soon, too – and they could make perfect running headphones. After some digging around in iOS 13, a new icon for the upcoming buds was discovered, which shows they'll sport the same workout-friendly design as the true wireless Powerbeats Pro.

Read the full review: Beats PowerBeats 3 review

The Jaybird Vista earbuds are the latest true wireless headphones from Jaybird, an audio brand focused on making products for real and budding athletes – or those of us who just want the best fitness gadgets out there.

They're truly astonishing in what they achieve. Despite being fitness-first headphones, they still manage to offer incredible audio alongside water and sweat resistance like the best of them.

They’re certainly at the premium end of the market. But the combination of stark coloring, compact and lightweight design, and premium sound makes them a no-brainer for your next true wireless earbuds – whether you’re training for a marathon or just walking briskly to the office.

Read the full review: Jaybird Vista true wireless headphones review

The Jabra Elite 75t improves upon its predecessor (the 65t) in just about every way, except tonal balance. 

The 75t offer much-improved battery life, a much smaller charging case, and more comfortable fit but their bass is overwhelming... and not in a good way. While the EQ in Jabra’s app fixes that, the EQ settings won’t be saved if you’re using them with a computer, making them compromised for any device that doesn’t support Jabra’s app. 

Having said that, they're a great pair of wireless buds. Although they may not be designed specifically for running, they're a good workout option because they offer 7 hours of battery life, a compact design and a comfy fit. 

Read the full review: Jabra Elite 75t review

Best running headphones at a glance:

1. Beats Powerbeats Pro
2. Sennheiser CX Sport wireless earphones
3. AfterShokz Trekz Air headphones
4. Adidas RPT-01 Wireless Headphones
5. Jaybird X4 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
6. Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones
7. Under Armour True Wireless Flash Earbuds
8. Jabra Elite Sport True Wireless Earbuds
9. Beats PowerBeats 3
10. Jaybird Vista True Wireless Earbuds
11. Jabra Elite 75t

How to choose the best running headphones

There's lots to consider when it comes to choosing the best running headphones for your needs. Firstly, make sure that your new buds have an IPX4 water-resistance rating or above; this means that they'll be able to withstand a little sweat as well as a spot of rain.

Fit is also really important, particularly if you opt for true wireless earbuds, which can be prone to falling out – if that's a worry look for earbuds that sport fins to keep them securely in your ear, or better yet, a pair of neckbuds that are connected by a wire.

You'll also need a battery life that will last your longest runs and workouts, as well as your daily commute if your new running headphones will double up as your regular cans. 

These are the basics – some of the best running headphones also go one step further with features like heart rate monitors and AI personal trainers, which means they double up as some of the best running gadgets on the market in 2020.

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