HTC One

HTC needed to deliver a stunning phone to reverse its ailing fortunes – and the One might just be, er, the one. From the gloriously rich full HD screen to the seamless, precision-engineered aluminium body, it’s a marvel of design. The HTC One is a product designed to save a company in financial trouble – and it seems HTC’s design and engineering team work well with their backs against the wall. This Android phone is the best product HTC has ever built, with a gorgeously thin, reassuringly rigid aluminium body bonded to the 4.7-inch screen by a technique...

Google Nexus 5

So, it’s finally here, the successor to the bargain Nexus 4, the Nexus 5 ups the specs in almost every area, including a bigger screen, faster processor and, hopefully, a better camera. It’s also the first device running the latest version of Google’s Android OS, 4.4 Kit Kat. Google has bumped the size up to 5-inches, increasing the ppi to 445 and the resolution to 1920x1080. This full HD, 1080p display puts it right up there with the big boys like the HTC One, Sony Xperia Z1 and Samsung Galaxy S4. Another area, another improvement for the Nexus...

Oppo N1

The world’s first smartphone with a rotating camera, Oppo N1, has been launched in India at Rs 39,999 ...

Black & Decker Gyro Driver

The electric screwdriver is the underrated Prince of Tools, screwing where cordless drills fear – or are too big – to tread. This one’s patented gyroscopic tech lets you change speed with the twist of your wrist. Price: £40 | Black & Decker ...

Speedo Aquabeat 2 4GB

Take your tunes into the depths of the local lido with this underwater music player, which fastens to your goggles or swimwear, or just fl oats. Price: £100 | Speedo ...

Emperor 1510 Gaming Environment

Luxe gaming chair resembles something from an implausible Hollywood film about hackers and includes a Bose 2.1 sound system, adjustable seat and huge array of connections. Just add your own PC or console and monitors. Price: £7,500 | Firebox ...

Sky+ HD 2TB

Now with an amount of storage fit for the HD age and a host of brilliant new features this remains THE essential home entertainment gadget, with superb apps, wireless connectivity and the embarrassment of riches Sky has to offer live, online and on demand. From £149 | Link: Sky ...