Global smartphone market drops 9% in biggest ever fall

Demand for new phones appears to be waning with collapse in China market and Apple shipping 5m fewer devices

Apple HomePod finally available to buy, three years after the Echo

Company’s delayed, £319 smart speaker pitched as music-first wireless speaker that can be voice-controlled via Siri

From psychoactive drugs to silent spas: 2018’s weirdest wellness trends

Forget turmeric lattes and Fitbits – this year is all about brain supplements, tiger nut milk and tracking your own mindfulness

5 Reasons to Buy a Flagship Phone

These days, flagship phones can cost more than laptops. The iPhone X has a starting price of $999, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 is $750. While this seems extravagant, many people choose to invest in these flagship phones. But is the cost really worth it? Consider the following factors if you’re on the fence between … Read more

Apple 13in MacBook Pro (2017) review: battery life to get through a working day

With its build quality, excellent keyboard and improved longevity, this is one of the nicest computers you can buy – but it will cost you

Top 10 books about high-tech

From histories of world-conquering innovations to fiction that explores their dark side, a leading chronicler of this giddying world chooses the best guides