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Steve Hogarty

Tech Writer@misterbrilliant

Steve Hogarty is an award-winning lifestyle journalist and travel writer with more than a decade's experience in the videogames and technology industry. He joined The Independent in 2021 as a technology critic for IndyBest where he covers anything with a chip in it, from phones, laptops, tablets and e-bikes to gaming, smart home and audio hardware. His work has been featured in magazines including Vice, Edge, Rock Paper Shotgun and PC Gamer. He's made appearances on BBC News and was a regular guest on the TV series Videogame Nation. Steve's previous publications include City AM, the Official Nintendo Magazine and PC Zone. You can email him at steve.hogarty@independent.co.uk

<p>PlayStation Portal isn’t a standalone console like the Nintendo Switch, instead, it’s a wireless extension of the PS5</p>
Video Games & Consoles

Where to buy PlayStation Portal: Latest stock updates in the UK

<p>Season three of Clarkson’s Farm will be available to stream on Prime Video from 3 May </p>
Food & Drink

Where to buy Jeremy Clarkson’s farm shop produce

<p>Upgrade from a manual toothbrush and you’ll see and feel the difference after one clean </p>
Tech

Best electric toothbrushes 2024

<p>Whether you’re a professional streamer or you’re just trying to keep the noise down at night, there’s a gaming headset to suit every player </p>
Video Games & Consoles

Best gaming headsets for 2024, tried and tested

<p>The top solar panels are small enough to carry, but powerful enough to charge laptops </p>
Phones & Accessories

Best portable solar chargers 2024

<p>Google’s latest phones are due to be announced in October. (Pictured: the Pixel 8 Pro) </p>
Phones & Accessories

Google Pixel 9 rumours: Everything we know

<p>The device comes with three months of Kindle unlimited </p>
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Kindle paperwhite deal: Amazon’s best e-reader just got cheaper

<p>Working remotely? It might be time to upgrade your hardware</p>
Laptops & Tablets

Best laptops for 2024, tested and rated

<p>Ready to leave the iPhone behind? Android phones come in a much wider range of colours, shapes and sizes, to suit all tastes </p>
Phones & Accessories

The best Android phones in 2024

<p>The Roomba j7+ charging base stores weeks of dirt and blends into any room in the home </p>
Tech

The self-emptying Roomba j7+ has £400 off in the iRobot spring sale

<p>We got top robo-vacuums, from the likes of Roomba and eufy, to do our dirty work</p>
Vacuum Cleaners

Best robot vacuum cleaners to get rid of dust and pet hair

<p>You can do everything from grilling vegetables to cooking a roast dinner with these devices</p>
Kitchen Appliances

Best air fryer deals in April 2024, from Ninja to Tefal

<p>There’s OLED, QLED, UHD and many more acronyms to contend with</p>
Deals

The best TV deals this month: Smart, 4K and OLED

Deals

The best TV deals this month: Smart, 4K and OLED

<p>There’s OLED, QLED, UHD and many more acronyms to contend with</p>
<p>If you’re not already in Apple’s ecosystem, it’s worth considering an iPad rival</p>
Laptops & Tablets

The best cheap tablet deals in April: iPad, Samsung and more

<p>Hot or not? We track down the best prices on electric heaters</p>
Home & Garden

The best electric heater deals for April

<p>We only recommend budget-friendly laptops and brands we’ve tested, so we know they’re not rubbish </p>
Laptops & Tablets

Best laptop deals in the UK for April 2024

<p>The first few episodes of Manhunt are available now, with new episodes dropping weekly </p>
Television

Manhunt is the new conspiracy thriller we’re loving – how to watch

<p>The first few episodes of Manhunt are available now, with new episodes dropping weekly </p>
Television

Manhunt is the new conspiracy thriller we’re loving – how to watch

<p>Savings can still be found across every product category included in the Spring Deal Days sale, from beauty to tech </p>
Deals

The 22 best deals still live after the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale

<p>Laptop on its last legs? Amazon’s spring sale is your best chance to grab a bargain</p>
Deals

Best laptop and tech deals in the Amazon spring sale 2024

<p>With the sale event running from 20-25 March, we’ve scoured for the best TV deals </p>
Deals

Best TV offers in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale 2024

<p>The VR headset has never been cheaper </p>
Tech

Meta Quest 2 reduced even further in flash sale

<p>The science-fiction series stars Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) as idealist survivor Lucy </p>
Television

The Fallout TV series drops soon – here’s everything we know

<p>The budget-friendly Meta Quest 3 lite is rumoured to ditch the embedded cameras to save on costs </p>
Tech

The latest Meta Quest 3 lite leaks, from specs to price

<p>Aspyr’s nostalgia-baiting Star Wars gaming launches 14 March on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch </p>
Video Games & Consoles

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection: Release date and more

<p>Microsoft’s console is worth £479 when bought separately, while the TV costs £899 – so, this deal saves you £300 across both</p>
Video Games & Consoles

The Xbox series X is now just £169 at Currys – but there’s a catch

<p>The budget-friendly Meta Quest 3 lite is rumoured to ditch the embedded cameras to save on costs </p>
Tech

The latest Meta Quest 3 lite leaks, from specs to price

<p>Aspyr’s nostalgia-baiting Star Wars gaming launches 14 March on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch </p>
Video Games & Consoles

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection: Release date and more

<p>Microsoft’s console is worth £479 when bought separately, while the TV costs £899 – so, this deal saves you £300 across both</p>
Video Games & Consoles

The Xbox series X is now just £169 at Currys – but there’s a catch

<p>The open-world online game will allow players to fully immerse themselves in the desert world of Arrakis </p>
Video Games & Consoles

Dune Awakening: Everything we know, from release date to trailers

Video Games & Consoles

Dune Awakening: Everything we know, from release date to trailers

<p>The open-world online game will allow players to fully immerse themselves in the desert world of Arrakis </p>
<p>IndyBest has been testing smartwatches for years, pairing each new wearable with a range of iPhone and Android phones to compare things like performance, looks, fitness tracking and sleep tracking.</p>
Tech

The best smartwatches of 2024

<p>They might all look the same, but the best electric scooters are not all created equal </p>
Tech

8 best electric scooters, tried and tested models from trusted brands

<p>We’ve been playing games on the Xbox series X since the console launched in 2020</p>
Video Games & Consoles

9 best Xbox games for every kind of player

<p>There are two main types of folding phone: the classic clamshell-style and the larger book-style</p>
Phones & Accessories

Best foldable phones 2024: Top folding and flip models

<p>There are two main types of folding phone: the classic clamshell-style and the larger book-style</p>
Phones & Accessories

Best foldable phones 2024: Top folding and flip models

<p>You can grab a decent phone that does everything you need for less than £200</p>
Phones & Accessories

12 best cheap phones that prove budget smartphones aren’t rubbish

<p>We’ve tested many, many games for the Steam Deck since its 2022 launch</p>
Video Games & Consoles

10 best Steam Deck games to play in 2024

<p>The Xbox series X is the bigger and more powerful version of the Xbox series S</p>
Video Games & Consoles

The Xbox series X just hit its cheapest ever price at Amazon

<p>We’ve been playing games on the original PlayStation 5 since shortly before it launched in 2020</p>
Video Games & Consoles

PlayStation 5 review: Is the best-selling console worth your money?

<p>Despite being the youngest the distillery produces, it’s sure to be a hit </p>
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This Bushmills single malt whiskey has been reduced to £25 at Amazon

<p>The Xbox series X is bigger and more powerful than the Xbox series S, and takes physical discs</p>
Video Games & Consoles

Xbox series X review: Is Microsoft’s console still worth your money?

<p>Available in black and grey, the Bose ultra open earbuds look more like fashion accessories than tech </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Bose ultra open earbuds review: The design is a game-changer

<p>Crossplay means PC gamers and PS5 players can jump into the same missions to play alongside one another</p>
Video Games & Consoles

Helldivers 2: The squad-based shooter gets a discount at Argos

<p>The roomba combo j7+ is our favourite tried and tested model, do how does the Dyson compare? </p>
Vacuum Cleaners

Dyson vs iRobot Roomba: Which robot vacuum cleaner is best?

<p>Among other things, these headsets are rated by how comfortable they are to use in confined spaces</p>
Video Games & Consoles

Best VR headsets for immersive virtual reality gaming

<p>The phones get thinner bezels, a flat display, and a raft of new AI-powered photo-editing and writing features</p>
Phones & Accessories

Best SIM-free contract deals on the Samsung Galaxy S24

Phones & Accessories

Best SIM-free contract deals on the Samsung Galaxy S24

<p>The phones get thinner bezels, a flat display, and a raft of new AI-powered photo-editing and writing features</p>
<p>Both the Galaxy S24 ultra and the iPhone 15 pro max represent the very best that Samsung and Apple are capable of. But which one should you choose? </p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy S24 ultra vs iPhone 15 pro max

<p>The Hackney-based police drama stars Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo as two battling Met detectives </p>
Television

You can watch Criminal Record on Apple TV+ for free

<p>The top-of-the-range Samsung starts from £1,249 and is available in four colours</p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: The best Android phone

<p>Whether you’re spending £200 or £2,000, the tech giant hopes to have the right phone for you </p>
Phones & Accessories

The best Samsung phones in 2024, from foldables to flagships

<p>Whether you’re spending £200 or £2,000, the tech giant hopes to have the right phone for you </p>
Phones & Accessories

The best Samsung phones in 2024, from foldables to flagships

<p>Watch exclusive TV shows on a wide range of devices</p>
Television

How much is Apple TV+? Everything you need to know

<p>The free seven-day trial is back, so you can dip your toes into great shows before you commit to spending £8.99 per month </p>
Television

How to sign up to Apple TV+ for free

<p>The final season of the psychological thriller picks up from season three’s cliffhanger ending</p>
Television

How to watch Servant season 4 for free on Apple TV+

<p>You can pick up a decent everyday laptop for as little as £329, if you know where to look </p>
Laptops & Tablets

These are the three student laptops you should consider buying

<p>Offers on Sony’s newest console are rare, so we’re also on the lookout for discounts on bundles and accessories </p>
January Sales

The best PlayStation 5 deals in the January sales

<p>The January sales round off a season of major deal events</p>
January Sales

The best tech deals in the January sales

<p>We’ve found savings across everything from games consoles and TVs to laptops, phones and earbuds </p>
Boxing Day Sales

The best Boxing Day sale tech deals we’ve found this year

<p>The console saw its biggest ever discount during the Black Friday sales this year</p>
Boxing Day Sales

The best PS5 deals in this year’s Boxing Day sales

<p>Whether you’re looking for fitness wearables or headphones, we’ve got the best tech gifts in 2023 </p>
Gifts

The 22 best tech gifts for gadget fans in 2023

<p>Three colourways have been revealed so far: white, black and green</p>
Phones & Accessories

OnePlus 12: What we know so far about the new OnePlus flagship

<p>From cheap wearables to deals on wireless headphones, Cyber Monday 2023 offers a whirlwind of savings </p>
Cyber Monday

Best Cyber Monday tech deals to shop now, from Sonos to Sony

Cyber Monday

Best Cyber Monday tech deals to shop now, from Sonos to Sony

<p>From cheap wearables to deals on wireless headphones, Cyber Monday 2023 offers a whirlwind of savings </p>
<p>We’re seeing discounts on top-rated laptops from Asus, Lenovo and even Apple’s newest MacBook Pro </p>
Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday laptop deals 2023: Best discounts to shop now

<p>We’ve seen discounts on everything from 36in TVs to wall-filling 83in screens</p>
Cyber Monday

Black Friday TV deals 2023: Save £600 on Samsung model

<p>The Xbox Series S (left) is a cheaper and less powerful version of the Xbox Series X, and doesn’t take physical discs </p>
Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday Xbox deals 2023: Best discounts to shop now

<p>The Cyber Monday sale is the perfect time to snap up a Samsung saving </p>
Cyber Monday

Best Samsung Cyber Monday deals on Galaxy phones, appliances and more

<p>The Cyber Monday sale is the perfect time to snap up a Samsung saving </p>
Cyber Monday

Best Samsung Cyber Monday deals on Galaxy phones, appliances and more

<p>Sony’s Black Friday sale also includes discounts on the DualSense controller and Pulse 3D headset </p>
Cyber Monday

This PS5 Cyber Monday deal sees console reduced by nearly £100

<p>O2, Vodafone, Three and EE have all slashed the price of contracts </p>
Cyber Monday

Best Cyber Monday mobile phone deals on iPhone, Galaxy, Pixel and more

<p>You can choose between the black, porcelain or bay colourways</p>
Black Friday

This is an unmissable Black Friday deal on the Google Pixel 8 Pro

<p>At IndyBest, we track prices year-round, so we can spot a genuine deal as soon as it appears </p>
Black Friday

7 Black Friday & Cyber Monday tips: From the IndyBest experts

<p>We’re finding big discounts across top-rated tech and our favourite fashion brands </p>
LiveBlack Friday

Black Friday deals live: Discounts on Nike, Fitbit, Skechers and more

<p>As ever, our team of IndyBest experts will be on hand to spot the genuine deals and weed out the duds </p>
Black Friday

Black Friday TV deals 2023: Best discounts on LG, Samsung and more

<p>At IndyBest, we track prices year-round, so we can spot a genuine deal as soon as it appears </p>
Black Friday

Our seven top tips for shopping the Black Friday sales

<p>Amazon and Game both offer their own exclusive gifts, but you can shop around for a cheaper deal </p>
Video Games & Consoles

The best Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 deals

<p>The Pixel 8 (left) gets an exclusive hazel colourway, while the Pixel 8 Pro is finished in bay blue </p>
Phones & Accessories

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro review

<p>We’re still tracking big discounts across some of the best devices </p>
Prime Day

Best laptop deals post-Prime Day 2023, from MacBooks to Asus

<p>Whether it’s a fitness tracker, gaming device or something else, these are the top tech picks </p>
Prime Day

Best tech deals post-Prime Day 2023: Offers on PS5, speakers and more

<p>Keep your pearly whites extra bright by bagging an electronic toothbrush in Amazon’s Prime Day sale </p>
Prime Day

Best electric toothbrush deals in Amazon’s Prime Day sale

<p>The improved controllers are smaller and drop the clunky tracking ring </p>
Video Games & Consoles

Meta Quest 3: Release date, price, pre-order deals and more

<p>The new wearable comes in four colour combinations and gets six new WearOS watch faces </p>
Phones & Accessories

Google Pixel Watch 2: Where to pre-order the new smartwatch

<p>The 3S has eight buttons, which can be programmed to open apps, trigger actions, and even paste blocks of pre-written text. Your inbox won’t know what hit it </p>
Computer Accessories

Save £40 on the Logitech MX master 3S office mouse

<p>Every new iPhone 15 comes with a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, so most Apple fans will be fine </p>
Phones & Accessories

Why is iPhone 15 switching to USB-C and will you need a new cable?

<p>The new wearable comes in four colour combinations and gets six new WearOS watch faces </p>
Phones & Accessories

Google Pixel Watch 2: Where to pre-order the new smartwatch

<p>The 3S has eight buttons, which can be programmed to open apps, trigger actions, and even paste blocks of pre-written text. Your inbox won’t know what hit it </p>
Computer Accessories

Save £40 on the Logitech MX master 3S office mouse

<p>Every new iPhone 15 comes with a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, so most Apple fans will be fine </p>
Phones & Accessories

Why is iPhone 15 switching to USB-C and will you need a new cable?

<p>The £249.99 limited edition ‘constellation’ pack comes with an actual Starfield smartwatch </p>
Video Games & Consoles

Here’s where to buy every edition of Starfield

<p>The Xperia 5 V comes in three colourways: black, silver and blue.</p>
Phones & Accessories

Sony Xperia 5 V: The compact Android flagship gets a camera upgrade

<p>Rosario Dawson plays an alien Jedi-outcast in the latest entry in the Star Wars canon </p>
Television

How to watch Star Wars: Ahsoka in the UK

<p>This year’s Galaxy Z Fold is thinner, with a redesigned hinge that closes flat </p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: The most powerful folding phone

<p>The casa is available in three colours: pink, grey and black </p>
Tech

Logitech casa pop-up desk: An all-in-one work-from-home solution

<p>Laptop stands don’t discriminate between Windows and MacBooks, but some are colour-matched to Apple’s laptops </p>
Laptops & Tablets

8 best laptop stands for better posture and comfort while working

<p>The bigger cover display lets you do more without opening the phone </p>
Phones & Accessories

Here’s where to buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

<p>This year’s Flip gets a little more spenny too. The cheapest model now starts at £1,049 </p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Less gap, more screen

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