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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's how to get £150 off the Samsung Galaxy S25+ this week
If you've had your eye on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus since its launch earlier this year, now is a good time to snap up a deal on the brand's flagship phone. The S25 Plus is the largest phone in the latest Galaxy range, with a 6.7in display and a bigger battery than the standard S25. The phone also comes with Galaxy AI, with a button to prompt the AI assistant. This can, for example, suggest Spotify playlists to enjoy in the morning and provide instant transcriptions of recorded meetings. Other AI features, such as generative photo editing, were praised by tech writer Steve Hogarty, who tested the phone in his round-up of the best Android phones of 2025. He said that compared to previous versions, 'the AI-powered editor was noticeably faster, more accurate, and less prone to weird results'. 'The Galaxy S25 represents the peak of Samsung's conventional smartphone design,' said Steve. 'If you want a reliable, powerful Android phone with a phenomenal camera and screen, the S25 remains one of the most compelling choices in 2025.' Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus: Was £999, now £849, Get £150 off the Galaxy S25+ with the limited-time discount code (Samsung) You can get £150 off the Galaxy S25 Plus by using the discount code below. All you have to do is copy the code and click through to Samsung's website to apply the discount. ADVERTISEMENT We're constantly tracking the prices of popular smartphones like the Galaxy S25 Plus. We've noticed that it's rarely discounted, so now is a good time to take advantage of the offer. You'll have to be quick; the discount is only available until 13 May. As well as a big saving on the smartphone, you'll also get a free pair of the Galaxy Buds3 Pro wireless earbuds, which usually set you back around £219. Our tech critic, David Phelan, praised their 'excellent' active noise cancellation and appreciated the lack of background noise on voice calls. Samsung users will benefit from automatic pairing and being able to switch devices, so these earbuds will make a handy accessory to your new smartphone. Save on smartwatches, TVs, washing machines and more with our pick of the best Samsung discount codes
The Independent
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Here's how to get £150 off the Samsung Galaxy S25+ this week
If you've had your eye on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus since its launch earlier this year, now is a good time to snap up a deal on the brand's flagship phone. The S25 Plus is the largest phone in the latest Galaxy range, with a 6.7in display and a bigger battery than the standard S25. The phone also comes with Galaxy AI, with a button to prompt the AI assistant. This can, for example, suggest Spotify playlists to enjoy in the morning and provide instant transcriptions of recorded meetings. Other AI features, such as generative photo editing, were praised by tech writer Steve Hogarty, who tested the phone in his round-up of the best Android phones of 2025. He said that compared to previous versions, 'the AI-powered editor was noticeably faster, more accurate, and less prone to weird results'. 'The Galaxy S25 represents the peak of Samsung's conventional smartphone design,' said Steve. 'If you want a reliable, powerful Android phone with a phenomenal camera and screen, the S25 remains one of the most compelling choices in 2025.' You can get £150 off the Galaxy S25 Plus by using the discount code below. All you have to do is copy the code and click through to Samsung's website to apply the discount. We're constantly tracking the prices of popular smartphones like the Galaxy S25 Plus. We've noticed that it's rarely discounted, so now is a good time to take advantage of the offer. You'll have to be quick; the discount is only available until 13 May. As well as a big saving on the smartphone, you'll also get a free pair of the Galaxy Buds3 Pro wireless earbuds, which usually set you back around £219. Our tech critic, David Phelan, praised their 'excellent' active noise cancellation and appreciated the lack of background noise on voice calls. Samsung users will benefit from automatic pairing and being able to switch devices, so these earbuds will make a handy accessory to your new smartphone.
The Independent
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
8 best streaming devices for all your home entertainment needs
From prestige dramas on Apple TV+ to blockbuster movies on Netflix and Disney+, there's never been more to watch – or more places to watch it. The best streaming devices turn any old TV into a smart one, upgrading your viewing experience by unlocking the most popular streaming services and Android apps. Your TV probably already has streaming apps built in, but standard smart TV interfaces are nearly always slow and hard to navigate. They often come without key apps, leaving you stuck buffering or unable to watch the latest must-see series. Older TVs might lack smart capabilities altogether, resigning you to the archaic world of scheduled programming. For a simple and affordable upgrade, you just need a dedicated streaming device. These pocket-sized gadgets – usually an HDMI stick that plugs discreetly into the back of your television – act as a shiny new interface. They offer faster performance, access to Android streaming apps and services, a user-friendly remote and handy voice controls. From the budget-friendly Roku express and the versatile Nvidia Shield TV to the slick Google TV streamer and the premium Apple TV 4K, there's a streaming device to suit every need and budget. So, which one is right for you? We've tested the best streaming sticks and boxes to help you choose. How we tested We used each of these streaming devices to watch a selection of our favourite shows and movies on Netflix, Now, Prime Video, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, Channel 4 and more. Unsurprisingly, 'watching TV' isn't a particularly challenging test for any of these devices, so we paid close attention to other factors such as the ease of menu navigation, missing apps, the quality and features of the remote, whether the storage was expandable, compatibility with phones, and bonus features like smart home integration and upscaling. We also reviewed each device's capabilities when it came to more specialist use cases, such as running one of the best VPNs, streaming media over our local home network, and playing PC games remotely with the Steam Link app. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews Steve Hogarty is a technology journalist with more than a decade's experience testing, reviewing and reporting on the latest gadgets. For this review, Steve's tests were designed to measure each streaming device's performance in a range of situations and use cases to help you work out which model is right for you. The best streaming devices for 2025 are:
The Independent
25-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Our shopping experts have found the best Amazon Spring Sale deals
Deal hunters: Amazon's Spring Sale 2025 has landed. The shopping event has become a staple over the past few years, with big discounts landing like clockwork every March. Ever since 2022, Amazon has hosted a March deals event, and while it's changed names a few times – from Spring Deals to Spring Sale to Spring Deal Days (yes, it gets progressively more convoluted) – the discounts have remained a constant. This year's sale is bigger than ever, taking place over seven days and including hundreds of thousands of deals across tech, beauty, home and more from big-ticket brands such as Shark, Adidas, Ninja, and Philips. If you've got something on your wishlist, the rest of the IndyBest team and I are working round the clock to bring you the best Amazon Spring Sale deals in the 2025 event. Now is the time to snap up a bargain. In the market for an air fryer? Don't miss this 25 per cent saving on a Ninja dual zone model. With two separate cooking drawers, you can cook different foods simultaneously with different programs and times, or sync them for simultaneous completion. Thanks to its 9.5l capacity, you can feed up to eight people, with each drawer fitting up to 1.4kg of fries or a 2kg chicken. The only drawback is that so far only this copper colourway is on sale. While the colour is a little different, it's still the same model that made Lauren's round-up, so you're in safe hands. The newest generation of Amazon Fire TV stick is reduced by more than 40 per cent. It's a great way to cheaply upgrade your TV – with a Fire TV stick, you can stream countless films and series on Netflix and Prime Video, and all in crystal-clear 4K. You can even control the TV using your voice. The best teeth whitening powder in our review, with results seen after just two weeks of use. More importantly, our tester didn't experience any issues around sensitivity. The process involves brushing the power onto the teeth before using regular toothpaste, which was found to be an easy process. This deal sees the tried and tested treatment reduced by 30 per cent. This is the gold standard when it comes to robot vacuum cleaners. Eufy's X10 pro omni landed the top spot in tech writer Steve Hogarty 's review. He found it to be the 'most hands-off machine' he tried and noted its excellent mopping function which 'scrubs the floorboards, helping get rid of dried coffee stains', and the brand's 'best-in-class object avoidance tech' – and with £200 off, there's even more reason to hoover it up for yourself. This handy AirTag alternative can help you keep track of your belongings but it can also trigger an SOS alert to your loved ones, if needed. When IndyBest tester Alistair reviewed the 2022 version of the gadget, he found the Tile 'quick and simple to set up', with the system being 'very effective at finding items misplaced around the home'. The Tile will work with iOS and Android, and now comes with 40 per cent off, thanks to Amazon's sale. A staple in The Independent beauty team's makeup bag, one tube of Maybelline lash sensational is reportedly sold every seven seconds in the UK. Assistant shopping editor Sarah Jones found the product to live up to its lofty claims, remarking that, '[her] eyelashes instantly looked lengthened and lifted, and most impressively, stayed that way all day.' You can save a huge 49 per cent on Amazon's small but mighty Echo pop smart speaker. I put it through its paces for an in-depth review last year, finding that it's a cute, no-nonsense smart directional speaker at a fair price. If your priority is sound quality, I'd suggest going for the Echo dot (was £54, now £44.99, but those on a budget should consider that you could get two Echo pops for the price of one Echo dot right now. This CeraVe facial lotion is a bathroom cabinet must-have. Just ask beauty editor Lucy, who dubbed it the best SPF moisturiser for those with normal skin. She praised how 'it instantly absorbs into the skin for long-lasting moisture that's neither sticky nor shiny.' It has ceramides to keep skin – especially dryer, mature skin – hydrated and youthful looking, while niacinamide works to keep excess shine at bay. It now has a 40 per cent discount, which makes this lotion much more affordable. Upgrade your vacuum with this 33 per cent saving on Shark's upright vacuum cleaner. The corded model is designed to handle various floor types and pet-related cleaning challenges, boasting LED headlights, anti-hair wrap technology. Unlike most upright vacuum cleaners, this is easy to use on stairs - you can lift the canister away from the body, turning the vacuum into a nimble handheld unit. My favourite tried and tested power bank from Anker has 30 per cent off at Amazon. I was impressed by the huge battery capacity, managing to eek it out for a whole week-long trip. Give your daily soundtrack an upgrade with these tried and tested wireless headphones. This pair from Sony was selected as the best buy in my review, thanks to their fantastic sound, excellent noise cancellation and intelligent features. They pause automatically when you take them off your ears, and if you cup the right ear, they turn down your music and switch off noise cancellation - perfectly for quickly listening to a train announcement. When does the Amazon Spring Sale start? Amazon's Spring Deal Days kicked off today (25 March) and will run right through to 11:59pm on Monday 31 March. That means you've got a full seven days of deal shopping. What is the Amazon Spring Sale? Amazon's Spring Sale is a seasonal shopping event that first launched in 2022, bringing discounts across tech, homeware, beauty and more. Much like Prime Day, the Spring Sale offers limited-time deals, but what's nice is that you don't need a Prime membership to take advantage of the offers. While the sale has gone through a few name changes – from Spring Deals in 2022 to Spring Sale in 2023 and Spring Deal Days in 2024 – the concept remains the same: big discounts across all shopping categories. Why trust IndyBest's Amazon Spring Sale coverage The shopping experts at IndyBest have years of experience at picking the best deals on the only products worth buying. From the Black Friday sales to Amazon Prime Day, we have covered the best deals for years. We've been on top of Amazon's Spring Sale since it first launched in 2022. Unlike other publishers, we only bring you deals on products our experts have tried and tested first-hand. Our experts range from dedicated tech critics to beauty industry insiders, with other consumer journalists covering the latest in fashion, home appliances and fitness products. We have tested thousands of products at IndyBest, but our Amazon Spring Sale coverage only includes products that we'd buy ourselves.
The Independent
25-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Save up to 20% on laptops, gaming, and tech with these Dell discount codes
If you need to upgrade an old laptop, think a tablet would help you at work, or had your eye on some new gaming equipment, Dell products might be the solution. The Texan tech giant has designed, developed and delivered PCs and computer products for years, and our tech critics have featured many of their products in our coverage of best laptops. But tech is always expensive. However necessary that new laptop might be, nobody likes to spend the best part of a month's pay in one go, especially when there's a better way to shop. Our team of deal hunters have pulled together a list of the best Dell discount codes and deals, saving you hundreds of pounds on some of the best tech on the market. All about Dell voucher codes There are regular updates to Dell's dedicated deals section so it's worth checking back every so often to see what's on offer. Right now, you can save over 20 per cent on PCs, software and more. There's an 18 per cent saving on one of the best laptops in the world, the Dell XPS 15 laptop (was £1,249, now £1,029, Our tech expert Steve Hogarty reviewed it a few years ago and found a 'productivity-focused machine capable of handling every task you can throw at it, from photo editing to 4K video rendering.' We also included the Dell XPS 13 in our guide to the best laptops for students. Right now, you can save £250 thanks to Dell's discounts (was £1,749, now £1,499, Just last month, Steve reported that the Dell XPS 13 is an 'excellent high-performance laptop.' While he notes that 'while it's certainly not cheap,' Steve says 'it's an excellent high-performance laptop that will last you well beyond your studies.' There are deals on accessories, too, such as 20 per cent off the Alienware tri-mode wireless gaming keyboard (was £219, now £175.99, Alienware's first wireless gaming keyboard, it offers exceptional wear resistance thanks to double-shot PBT keycaps. Want to take your gaming to the next level? Shop the Alienware 32in 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor (was £989, now £840.65, and save 15 per cent. With this purchase, you'll enjoy captivatingly smooth clarity and lag-free gaming with a variable refresh rate and auto low latency mode. More ways to save on laptops, gaming and tech NHS employees and those in the armed forces will receive an extra 20 per cent discount on top of existing savings. Even if you don't fall into one of those categories there are still plenty of other ways that you can save. The Dell outlet offers savings of up to 16 per cent off refurbished laptops, desktops and workstations. On top of that, the Dell price match guarantee ensures that you get the best possible price by matching prices from qualifying online retailers and competitors. Best of all, if Dell's price drops in the month after your purchase, Dell will refund you the difference. Last but not least, join the Dell rewards scheme and get 3000 points when you sign up, double the Dell Rewards points on your purchase when you spend over £800, and an additional 3,000 points, worth £30, if you buy any Dell monitor. How we find the best Dell deals The Independent' s team of deal hunters carefully select the best tech offers and discount codes. We look out for deals on the latest laptops, mobile phones and televisions, and we'd never recommend a deal that we wouldn't buy ourselves. It's here where you'll find the most up-to-date offers available at Dell, so be sure to keep checking back for the latest news. Why trust us We have many years of experience when it comes to sourcing the best deals. Whether you're looking to shop investment pieces, a new launch or best-selling favourite, you can trust us to bring you news on the best prices. We only ever bring you deals from brands that we trust, so you know that you're getting a great buy.
