Chinese phone maker Huawei is reportedly working on a voice assistant that it’s planning to add to devices in China. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that the company will use its own Siri rival for its Chinese phones only. Outside of China, Huawei phones will continue to use voice-enabled assistants such as …

Gabe Newell, CEO of game developer Valve, says he’s not going to lose any sleep if VR doesn’t take off. “We’re optimistic. We think VR is going to be great,” Newell stated in an interview with Polygon. “We’re also pretty comfortable with the idea that it will turn out to be a complete failure.” One of VR’s biggest hurdles right …

If luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen’s premium H9 headphones are beyond your budget then the new, more affordable H4s might be for you. The over-ear headphones are fully wireless, promising an impressive 19 hours of battery life from a single charge. They’re made from materials including lambskin and aluminium, which will no doubt appeal if you’re the sort of …

Longing for a slick new Galaxy S7 Edge but can’t quite stomach the cost? Samsung‘s new mid-range A Series phones might be just the ticket. Both the A3 and A5’s glass and metal designs are reminiscent of the company’s flagship beast, but the A3 starts at just £279 while the A5 will set you back £369. That’s significantly less than …

You might not have heard of phone maker Vivo, but if you’re seriously into your selfies, then its latest phone, the V5 Plus, could be just the thing for you. It packs a 20-megapixel image sensor on the front, and right alongside is an additional 8-megapixel sensor. The smaller sensor captures depth information about the scene, allowing it to create …

HTC is offering a $10m fund for creators to produce virtual reality content that highlights key sustainability issues around the world. The VR content, which will be playable on the Vive headset, is designed to “improve awareness, education and lead to action,” HTC states. It will aim to help meet the United Nations’ sustainable development goals by 2030. “The potential …

Do you want to take dramatic photos of the awesome exotic cars you’ll find at motor shows? Or perhaps you want to get great shots of your own gorgeous car? Car photography isn’t always easy, but if you follow a few simple rules then you’ll quickly start to improve your shots. It doesn’t take much equipment to get started either …

I’ve always loved photography, and I’ve always loved wildlife. So what better way to combine my passions than an expedition to the heart of the stunning Scottish Highlands? Sounds amazing, right? Well, it was. But it wasn’t easy. During the weeklong trip, I shot late into the night while hiding in a pitch-dark forest, battled Mother Nature’s foul weather and …

Thought you’d heard the last of Nokia? Think again — the company will be launching an Android-based phone in 2017. “We’re just getting started, with new smartphones coming in 2017,” a new page on Nokia’s website explains “We’re busy working on Nokia smartphones running Android.” Details about the phone are scarce, although an earlier rumour suggested there may be two …

No, you can’t get an iPhone 7 for half price on Black Friday, but Apple is sweetening the deal a little with gift cards when you buy an iPhone, Mac, Watch or iPad. Buy a SIM-free 32GB iPhone 6S Plus for £599, $649 or AU$1,079 and you’ll receive a £40, $50 or AU$70 Apple Store gift card in return. Maybe …