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Days Gone doesn’t play by the open-world rulebook.

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Spring is in the air but there are still plenty of newly streamable thrillers, documentaries and flights of fantasy to keep you indoors

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YOUR NEXT PHONE

Foldable phones might be around the corner – literally – but if you’re upgrading now, the class of 2019 is already full of flash new contenders

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WIRELESS CHARGERS

Tom Wiggins hates cables and thinks you should stop plugging in your phone – with the help of one of these wire-free wonders

TWITTER

Flummoxed by the latest redesign? Want to perfect those 280-character info-blasts? Craig Grannell shows how to get the best from the social network famous for succinctness…

FREE-ROAMING VR

Virtual reality? Isn’t that going the same way as 3D

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Gunfight at the 8K corral

Samsung’s ultra-mega-hyper-HD TV is in town, and it’s gunning for your 4K set. But with no 8K content to watch, is this sharp shooter a little too quick on the draw?

Power rangers

One of these fold-away beauties will make the daily commute to and from the train station that little bit less breath-sapping

Spells like teen spirit

Oh no, Kano’s giving muggles the power to create actual magic with its coding wand. Stuff says “Alohomora!” and gets waving…

Touch and go go go!

The ultimate everyday sports car has a new touchscreen interior – and tech to stop you sliding off even the wettest of roads

3 OF THE BEST : Bluetooth turntables

Wondering if it’s possible to fling vinyl at a wireless speaker without breaking it? Wonder no more. These platter-spinners will stream your records to wherever you want them…

Stealthy appetite

Razer’s loaded up its 13in gaming laptop with a 4K touchscreen, a flagship processor and a highfalutin’ price. But is this top-spec Blade as tasty as it looks?

Eye-popping skills

You’ve heard of 360° cameras; you’ve heard of VR cameras… the Vuze XR does both in a single package (and looks a bit like Wall-E)

Get toned up

Need a bit of encouragement to keep on running? Jaybird’s latest Bluetooth buds have some neat EQ-customising options…

Sourcey minx

Older folks like Roberts radios for their quaint retro styling; we like this one for its ability to play sweet music from just about any source imaginable

Axe murderer

Fender’s multi-voiced hybrid wants to usurp every acoustic guitar you’ve ever owned… or even dreamed about owning

Pod botherers

Just can’t wait for the new AirPods? Samsung’s latest wireless buds are compact, sound good – and work with iPhones. Libby Plummer pops ‘em in for a fortnight…

Anthem

EA’s latest foray into open-world live gaming is aiming for mass appeal, but is there enough to keep you entertained beyond the walls of Bastion?

Far Cry New Dawn

At a budget(ish) price of £35 and arriving in an extremely busy period, New Dawn borrows heavily from FC5. Does it have what it takes to rob you of another 30 precious hours?

Metro Exodus

Get your mind out of the sewer and climb aboard the train for a wild journey chock full of grit, heart and narrative twists

Crackdown 3

Microsoft’s first big exclusive of the year has finally emerged from its troubled development, but was the wait worthwhile?

SMARTPHONES

The phone itself doubles as a wireless charger, so

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HOW TO BUY A VIDEO DOORBELL

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