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　　It goes without saying, but when the UK gets hit with a sudden heatwave were not all that prepared, which is why you need the best hand-held fans to keep you cool in time for those climbing temperatures. After a pretty cloudy summer, theres a heatwave on the horizon, so its best to be summer-ready. 　　As everyone always says, 30C...

iPhone 11 Review – Cheap and cheerful?

　　The iPhone 11 came out in 2019, and offers a dual-camera system with a battery that lasts all day. Its now available for under $200/£200, but is it still a good purchase? Find out in this review. 　　At a glance Price: $200 / £193 12MP f/2.4 ultra-wide 12MP f/1.8 main camera 12MP f/2.2 selfie camera Display: 6.1 inch LiquidRetina display,...

EXCLUSIVE: Dani Dyer reveals her favourite hack for glowy skin – and it’s only £9

　　Whether its eight hours of kip or an eight-step make-up routine - we regrettably do not have enough time in the day to look less tired. So when busy mum-of-three and Love Island star, Dani Dyer revealed her favourite do-it-all glow booster, best believe we were all ears. 　　Speaking exclusively to Closer about her beauty routine, the 27-year-old shared, One...

Fujifilm X100V review

　　The rise of smartphones, with their slimline convenience and rapid improvements to their cameras, has seriously disrupted the world of dedicated compact cameras. Despite the effects on demand for these, Canon, Fujifilm, Ricoh, Panasonic, Sony and Leica continue to make them. 　　Our best compact cameras article is a great place to start; and where youll find the X100V rated as the...

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Dates Have Been Confirmed—Save Up To 83% On These 50 Early Deals

The biggest shopping event of the year is finally here! Or at least, the dates have been confirmed. Amazon finally revealed the official details of Prime Day 2024 as of this morning, and it’s so close, we can almost taste the deals on everything from home, tech, kitchen, cleaning gadgets, vacuums, fashion, and more. Here’s everything you need to...

Love Island Uma Jammeh’s bow earrings are in hot demand – and are £12 from ASOS

　　Thanks to plenty of partner swapping, savage dumpings (Omar!) and Joey Essex practically doubling up as an ITV producer, Love Island season 11 is officially heating up. The juicy storylines take centre stage of our chinwags in the office kitchen, but were also extremely invested in the fashion trends worn and loved by this years Islanders. 　　From Amazon flower claw...

The Best Curl Creams, According To Our Testing

If you live in the South and have a full head of curls, you know the struggle with humidity and frizz. Curl creams lend some help when trying to tame those wild tresses. In our testing, we found on average, curl creams defined a range of curl types and hair porosity. The field is wide when it comes to...

Sony Alpha A7R IV review – seminal Sony

　　When it launched in 2019, the A7R IV became the fourth generation of Sonys high-resolution A7R-series full-frame mirrorless cameras. We knew at their inception in 2013 that Sonys A7-series cameras had great potential, but couldnt have predicted how quickly the system would evolve. It drove a revolution in tempting photographers to ditch their DSLRs and switch to mirrorless for good....

Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3 Review – a DSLR with charm

　　The Canon Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D was quite possibly Canons last DSLR for beginners. It features a compact but stylish design, with a 24MP sensor, and 4K video recording, meaning it still competes with newer cameras. We count it as one of the best Canon DSLRs. Find out why in our detailed review. 　　Canon EOS 250D / Rebel SL3...

Tamron 50

　　The Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is a telephoto zoom lens that’s designed for use on full-frame mirrorless cameras. Initially it’s available in Sony E mount only and costs $799 / £819. It can also be used on APS-C cameras, on which it will give a 75-450mm equivalent range. Offering a compelling blend of a useful zoom range,...

3 Legged Thing Lexie – a tripod bracket that’ll fit almost any camera

　　L-brackets are popular with photographers who like to shoot from a tripod, as they allow easy switching between horizontal and vertical framing, while keeping your camera centred above the tripod. It’s generally best to use a bracket that’s custom-designed for your camera, but these tend to be expensive and not readily available for older models. The 3 Legged Thing Lexie...

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Boots launch a limited

　　If youre a lover of all things beauty, a new Boots Beauty Box will be music to your ears. Known for supplying the Love Island villa with the best beauty products in the biz, Boots knows a thing or two about what beauty products we need on our bathroom shelf and now its super easy with this new launch. 　　In...