What’s most surprising is that, having been unveiled and put on sale, the WiiM Ultra is actually even less than the cheapest option on that list. Can you imagine Apple ever asking what a reasonable price for its latest iPad Pro might be? Us neither. 

You get plenty of streamer for your money, too. The Mac Mini-esque aluminium chassis bears a 3.5in touchscreen, which can be used to just display things like artwork or to control playback and tweak settings, and a physical volume dial, adding a touch of the tactile to your digital music delivery.

There’s Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 inside, with two antennas for solid streaming from Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, AirPlay 2, and Chromecast, but it also has a pre-amp built-in, so you can use the wealth of ports round the back to connect other sources, from turntables to TVs. You get line-in and phono-in, optical and HDMI ARC, but there’s also a subwoofer socket, USB for adding storage, and a 3.5mm output that’s connected to a dedicated headphone amp. 

The WiiM Ultra uses an ES9038 Q2M SABRE DAC, which means hi-res files at up to 192kHz/24-bit are on the playback menu, with tech to automatically tweak the sound based on the sonic characteristics of the room you use it in. 

You get all of this for just £339 – a tenner less than the lowest price proposed by WiiM before launch. Bargain.

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While the shape of the Meridian Ellipse might not come as a surprise, then, its audio capabilities might. Despite only being about the size of a shoebox, Meridian has found space inside for a pair of 90mm wide-range drivers and a suitably oval-shaped subwoofer, each with a dedicated chunk of the 80W total amplification.

There’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth onboard, with support for AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify and Tidal Connect, but unusually for a wireless speaker of this size there’s also plenty of ports positioned neatly on the back, including ethernet, USB-C (which enables playback of hi-res tunes at up to 24-bit/192kHz), 3.5mm and, with a little help from a dongle, digital optical. You also get a set of illuminated touch controls on the top, which allow you to stop, start and skip tracks, and adjust the volume, plus there’s a hidden NFC chip for easily pairing your phone.

It all runs on Meridian’s R2 platform, which includes the same signal enhancements found inside its £60,000 DSP9 active floorstanding speakers. If you buy a pair of those you can choose any colour of the rainbow (and pick between matt, satin and gloss finishes), but the Ellipse only comes in black.

Just make sure you don’t look at it from the top, because then you’ll realise it’s actually the shape of a purple Quality Street and Meridian will have to come up with a new name.

The Meridian Ellipse is available to buy now and will set you back a pretty hefty £1900.

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The watch has been created to celebrate Inter Milan’s second star and uses the team’s signature colours: blue and black.

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For those that don’t follow Italian football, in Serie A, a team earns a star to be permanently affixed to its jersey for every 10 titles won. Inter Milan, after an excellent season and with five matches still to be played, became Italian Champions, winning their 20th Scudetto and earning their Second Star. 

The dial features the logo of Inter at six o’clock, along with the two stars they’ve earned, printed in gilt.

An ombré gradient pattern, fading from blue in the centre to black in the periphery, adds a striking visual effect to this exclusive dial.

In terms of the case and bracelet, you’re getting the standard Black Bay 58 – an excellent 39mm steel case which is water resistant to 200 metres.

Inside is the Manufacture Calibre MT5402 (COSC), a self-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.

This new Black Bay 58 will be proudly worn by the players of Inter Milan and is limited to 1908 numbered pieces. It will be available at the Tudor Boutique in Milan and Rome as well as all Tudor points of sale throughout Italy.

If you’re in the UK and want to get your hands on one of these watches, you should contact your local Tudor retailer as an undisclosed number has been allocated to the UK market.

If you prefer cycling to football, then I suggest you check out the Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition – a high-performance watch with a carbon composite case.

• Read more: Best outdoor security camera 2024: wireless cams for home

While we didn’t review Ezviz’s original C8C security camera ourselves, the online consensus seems to be that it struggled with close-up details. Now, the C8C offers 3K resolution, which is quite the upgrade from the old 2MP model. This means clearer, sharper images that’ll help you spot the smallest details. Whether it’s that stray cat that’s knocking over your bins or the postie sneaking around your garden. In fact, Ezviz reckons the camera can identify a car’s number plate – it can catch those zoomed in details.

Now, this camera doesn’t just sit there looking pretty. It offers 360° panoramic coverage and AI-powered detection. The AI smarts can distinguish between humans and vehicles, so no more false alarms. When it spots someone, it auto-zooms to keep track of their every move. It has night vision, but not just any night vision. This is full-colour night vision up to 20 metres and black-and-white up to 30 metres. This means you’ll get clear, vivid images even in the dead of night. And if an intruder dares to come close, the C8C 5MP will set off a siren and flash its spotlights to send them scurrying.

Control is a breeze with the Ezviz app. You can see, hear, and talk to anyone who wanders into view thanks to the two-way talk feature. Plus, you can manoeuvre this pan and tilt security camera to cover every nook and cranny of your property and set up to 12 customisable detection zones. This camera is built to withstand the elements, with a durable, weather-proof design. Whether it’s rain, snow, or the blistering sun, the C8C won’t bat an eyelid.

Dual antennas ensure a solid Wi-Fi connection, offering up to 220m coverage. Prefer to go wired? It’s got that option too. Storing footage is flexible – go for a local SD card up to 512GB to avoid subscription fees, or opt for Ezviz’s cloud option. And because we all love a bit of voice control, it’s compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can tell your smart assistant to show you the feed or turn off motion detection when you get home.

Fancy sticking this outdoor pan and tilt security camera on your gaff? The new Ezviz C8C is available on Amazon for £85. But it’s currently discounted to £70 for the launch. Considering the tech and features packed into this camera, it’s a steal.

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Google’s latest Android update for Google TV includes a nifty new feature that promises to make the eternal hunt for the TV remote a thing of the past. Unveiled at last week’s Google I/O conference, the Android 14 for TV beta reveals a Find my Remote feature that’s set to save us all from the sofa cushion shuffle.

According to Android Authority, the beta release uncovered that a button on your Google TV can now trigger a 30-second beeping session on your remote. This auditory beacon is a lifesaver if your remote has mysteriously migrated to the depths of your living room. To stop the sound, you can simply press any button on the remote (once you’ve found it).

AFTVNews also stumbled upon the same functionality on Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Pro streaming box. The Onn box sports a dedicated button to activate the remote’s beeping and a helpful LED flash. There’s a toggle to enable or disable the feature. Plus, you get a handy test button to ensure everything’s working as it should.

Thanks to the beta software, we can assume the Find my Remote feature is not exclusive to Walmart’s Onn box. Rather, it’s a broader update coming to all Google TV users with the Android 14 update. However, don’t expect your ancient remotes to join in the fun – they’ll need a built-in speaker to sound off. We’re still waiting on Google to confirm when this update will roll out and which models will be supported.

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Google Photos is doling out this treasure trove of AI photo editing tools, previously the exclusive playground of Pixel phone aficionados and those willing to shell out for a Google One subscription. Now, they’re flinging open the doors to everyone in a free update.

At the heart of this suite of photo editing tools is Magic Editor, an AI wizard that can transform your dreary holiday snaps into envy-inducing masterpieces. It can tweak a grey sky to a vivid blue, give photobombers the boot, and even reposition your sulking teenager to centre stage, all with a few taps. This kind of magic used to require a wand named Photoshop and a hefty sprinkle of patience. Not anymore. The rest of the AI photo editing tools – including the crowd-pleasers like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and a bunch of other snazzy features are on the way as well. The crème de la crème, like the AI-powered Best Take, will remain reserved solely for the Pixel 8 series.

But before you start planning a photoshoot in your garden, there are a few hoops to jump through. This whole ensemble is currently rolling out, and older Pixel devices are up first. Don’t expect your ancient tech relics to suddenly become photo-editing powerhouses. There’s a minimum spec requirement. Chromebooks need to be running ChromeOS version 118+ with at least 3GB of RAM, while smartphones must be on Android 8 or higher, or iOS 15 or higher. Pixel tablets are joining the party too.

But there’s one more kicker for the rest of us with iOS and Android devices. You only get 10 Magic Editor saves a month. Want more? That’ll require opening your wallet for a Premium Google One plan.

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• Read more: Best Ring doorbell 2024: which one is best for your home?

The best Ring doorbell deal

Our top pick is the Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen). It can be snapped up for £60 – that’s 40% off the usual £100 asking price.

For your cash, you’re getting a hardwired or plug-in video doorbell that can stream 1536p footage from your doorstep to any device with the app installed. You can also receive alerts when motion is detected and talk directly to doorstep callers. And because it’s powered by a rechargeable battery, it’s simple to install – although you’ll need a monthly Ring Protect subscription to make the most of its features.

You can also opt for the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro 2 and Chime bundle. At £160, it has a substantial 35% off – saving £90 over the £250 RRP if you bought them separately.

Save up to 62% on other Ring video doorbells

If you don’t need quite as much welly, the lower specced Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus and Chime are bundled together for £110. That’s a rather tasty £30 saving from the regular ticket of £140. It offers the same high-res camera, but drops some of the more premium features for a cheaper package.

Elsewhere, the Ring Intercom, is down to £60 – which is 40% off the regular price of £100. It lets you can hear whoever’s at the door from anywhere in the house. Security conscious customers should also check out the Ring Alarm 5 Piece Kit (2nd Generation). It usually retails for £220, but during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale can be had for £160 – that’s a 27% discount.

Other Ring deals

There’s no shortage of mega savings on Ring camera deals in the UK either. Don’t believe us? Check this lot out:

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• Read more: Best Samsung Galaxy S24 deals and SIM-free prices including S24 Plus and Ultra

From today until 4 June, you can save money across the entire line-up of Samsung smartphones. That’s every device from the newest Galaxy S24, to the foldable phones, and even the cheaper A-series. There’s no promo code needed, you just order straight from the brand or other third-party retailers, including Amazon and Currys. This Samsung sale is pretty unprecedented, with every single device on offer. You can bag savings of up to £400! Here are all the deals to be had:

• Galaxy S24: was £799, now £499 – £300 off
• Galaxy S24+: was £999, now £699 – £300 off
• Galaxy S24 Ultra: was £1249, now £949 – £300 off
• Galaxy A25: was £249, now £169 – £80 off
• Galaxy A35: was £339, now £239 – £100
• Galaxy A55: was £439, now £289 – £150 off
• Galaxy Z Flip 5: was £1049, now £649 – £400 off
• Galaxy Z Fold 5: was £1749, now £1349 – £400 off

The Samsung Galaxy S24 rocks a 6.2-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, while the S24+ steps it up to 6.7 inches, both powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The S24 Ultra, the showstopper, packs a 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED display and a 200MP main camera.

Swinging over to the A-series, the Galaxy A25, A35, and A55 are your more budget-friendly options. The A25 offers a 6.5-inch HD+ display and a modest Exynos 1280 processor. The A35 improves on that with a 6.6-inch FHD+ display and better camera capabilities. But the A55 tops the series with a 6.7-inch FHD+ display, a more powerful Exynos 1380 processor, and a more robust camera system.

For those who love a bit of foldable flair, there’s the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The Z Flip 5 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ foldable display, perfect for compact convenience, while the Z Fold 5 expands to a 7.6-inch QHD+ main display, offering tablet-like usability in a phone’s body​ (Samsung)​. Each of these devices caters to different needs, from high-end performance to innovative design and affordability.

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Honor CEO George Zhao spilled the beans during his keynote speech at France’s Vivatech start-up showcase, confirming the Honor 200 Series would launch globally on June 12.

Photography partnerships are nothing new in the phone world: Vivo works closely with Zeiss, Xiaomi with Leica, and Oppo/OnePlus with Hasselblad. But this is the first time I’ve heard AI being thrown into the mix to replicate one photography studio’s signature style. Honor trained its model with a huge dataset of Studio Harcourt portraits, teaching it to replicate their iconic lighting and shadow effects.

Apparently it breaks the portrait process into nine separate steps to replicate the Studio Harcourt method, for “flawless and studio-quality portraits”. I’ve yet to see it in action, but it sounds like a great way for point-and-shoot snappers to get a dramatically different effect with minimal effort.

Little else is known about the Honor 200 Series, other than that it’ll launch with MagicOS 8.0. The latest version of Honor’s Android UI is already available on the Honor Magic 6 Pro, which used AI for its Motion Sensing Capture action shot mode. It will be rolled out to the Magic V2 foldable and Honor 90 series later this year.

The Honor 200 is already up for pre-order on Honor’s Chinese web store It’s expected to arrive there on May 27, though specs are still a mystery. Rumours are pointing to a 50MP main camera, telephoto lens with 50x digital zoom, and a curved-edge OLED display. The higher-end Honor 200 Pro is likely to get a 5200mAh battery and 100W wired charging.

Currently the line-up consists of the Honor 200 Lite, a £280 value champ with 108MP rear snapper and 50MP selfie cam. There’s MediaTek Dimensity 6080 power underneath the sizeable 6.7in OLED screen, along with a 4500mAh battery. It’s packing 8GB of RAM and a generous 256GB of storage.

Honor also used Vivatech to lay out its future plans for AI in general. The firm is taking a four-layer approach that’ll work across devices and operating systems, with Magic Portal being the key component in MagicOS 8.0. It can supply contextual info, prompting you to open Google Maps when you’re sent an address in a text message, or recognise onscreen objects. It’s a bit like Google’s Circle to Search.

Google Cloud is being tapped up for generative AI, rather than Honor going it alone with its own models – though neither company has announced what form this will take.

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The Toblerone-shaped Sonos Roam 2 is $179/£179 and will have some pretty decent audio chops judging by the original. As before it’s the 10 hours of continuous playback and IP67 dust and waterproof rating that appeals from Sonos’ smallest smart speaker for use in the bathroom, the beach or in the park.

Where it differs from the original is really in terms of the controls with separate power and Bluetooth buttons in addition to the standard volume and play/pause controls on top. There’s also a voice control button, too.

One again the Roam is available in colours aside from the standard Sonos black and white – you can pick it up in olive, sunset or wave, too, which is basically green, orange and blue.

You can set the Roam 2 up as part of your Sonos system at home over Wi-Fi or just use it as a Bluetooth speaker when you’re out and about. As you’d expect it also supports Apple AirPlay 2. It also includes Sonos’ Trueplay tech which uses spatial awareness to adjust the sound to your surroundings.

In terms of audio tech, there are two Class-H amplifiers on board, while you can customise the EQ in the app too.

Charging for the Roam 2 via USB-C, though there’s a separately available wireless charger should you prefer that.

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