CircleDNA test By Holly Brockwell last updated 5 May 20 A comprehensive package that gives unusually detailed results, though the ancestry side could be stronger.
The great ad-space race: the history of space advertising By Holly Brockwell published 30 March 19 Imagine gazing up at the night sky and seeing a great big logo. Brands have been trying to make that happen for a long time.
Huawei P20 review By Holly Brockwell published 4 December 18 Updated Huawei's answer to 2018's flagships has some of the features it needs to stand out, but isn't the complete package.
BlackBerry Key2 LE review By Holly Brockwell published 29 November 18 The Key2 LE is not perfect, but if you want an inexpensive physical keyboard, it’s your handset.
Alcatel 3X review By Holly Brockwell published 3 October 18 Even at this price, it's hard to recommend the most expensive of Alcatel's new mid-rangers.
Why don't E-FITs look like actual people? By Holly Brockwell published 28 September 18 How come we can make super-realistic videogame avatars but terrible E-FITs still exist?
Nokia 6.1 (2018) review By Holly Brockwell published 3 August 18 Recommended Updated The chunky design won’t suit everyone, but Nokia’s revamp of its inexpensive Android is a great value all-rounder.
Why we might miss out if tech moved any faster By Holly Brockwell published 30 July 18 Could the accelerating pace of tech innovation deprive us of interesting products and experiences?
Honor 7A review By Holly Brockwell published 26 June 18 This low-cost Android has a modern screen but cuts a few too many corners for us to recommend it.
Alcatel 3V review By Holly Brockwell published 7 June 18 This super-affordable Android phone has some surprisingly good features.
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus review By Holly Brockwell published 7 March 18 With more upsides than downsides, the inexpensive Xperia XA1 Plus escapes mid-range mediocrity to become a phone you might just love.
The 5 best phones for Christmas 2017 By Holly Brockwell published 20 December 17 Whatever your budget or need we've got the perfect phones for you to put on your list or buy for someone else.
BlackBerry Motion review By Holly Brockwell published 19 December 17 Mid-range price and mid-tier hardware make this an uninspiring Android, saved by its immense battery life and the classic BlackBerry security tweaks.
Smart kitchen gadgets: 11 must-have devices to make your home smarter By Holly Brockwell, Pete Dreyer published 12 December 17 In Depth Great gadgets to smarten up any kitchen.
Smart bedroom gadgets: 8 must-have devices for a more blissful bedroom By Holly Brockwell published 1 April 17 In Depth Because you do a lot more in there than just sleep.
Huawei P10 Plus review By Holly Brockwell published 24 March 17 Like your first relationship, the Huawei P10 Plus is great – until you see what else is out there.
These five retro phones should join the Nokia 3310 in making a comeback By Holly Brockwell published 1 March 17 In Depth These are the old-school phones we would love to see given a modern makeover.
They were supposed to be the future - so why haven’t modular phones taken off? By Holly Brockwell published 27 December 16 In Depth Why isn’t everyone joining the block party?
7 'big things' in smartphones that never lived up to the hype By Holly Brockwell published 24 December 16 Projector phones. Liquidmetal. 3D anything. We take a tour of the smartphone tech that didn’t quite live up to its hype.
Tech-positive parenting: how to keep your children safe in the digital age By Holly Brockwell published 17 December 16 Being a parent in the digital age is hard. Here’s how to balance freedom and safety for tech-savvy kids.
The connected kitchen is a half-baked pie By Holly Brockwell published 29 September 16 In Depth They promised us perfectly-cooked food and self-refilling fridges. But the reality of the connected kitchen is hacked kettles and emojis on toast.
Why your phone will always have a physical button By Holly Brockwell published 29 August 16 In depth We don't need physical buttons anymore. So why do they still exist? Here's why we're all so obsessed with clicking and stabbing little bits of plastic.
iNspired: the origin stories of some of our favorite gadgets By Holly Brockwell published 30 June 16 In Depth Origin of gadgetry: From the Kubrick film that influenced the iPod to the wheelchair tech inside the Segway.
5 ways wearables will transform the lives of the elderly By Holly Brockwell published 30 May 16 For older people, wearables are less about keeping fit and more about keeping their freedom. Here's how tech can help.
10 tips for taking better photos on the HTC 10 By Holly Brockwell published 16 May 16 The HTC 10 comes equipped with two powerful cameras. Here's how to use them to get the shots you want.
