LIFESTYLE

Kit yourself out with the ultimate in personal technology. This is the stuff you use every day, so make sure you get it spot on with our picks

ANDROID PHONE

Samsung Galaxy S8

Tremendously fast, with an Infinity Display that almost completely eliminates bezels, cameras that work in any light, and irisscanning security. Samsung’s flagship is as much an experience as it is a phone. From £579, samsung.com

MID-RANGE PHONE

Honor View 10

It’s at the upper end of mid-range, but this is one hell of a phone for the money. You get a beautiful 18:9 display, premium design, powerful processor, AI smarts, and excellent battery life.

£449, hihonor.com

SMARTWATCH

Aple Watch Series 3

Nothing in the smartwatch market does more than the Apple Watch, and this third generation can do it all without a tethered phone – perfect for keeping your life in order whatever you happen to be doing. From £329, apple.com/uk

ANALOGUE WATCH

MONDAINE STOP2GO

Mondaine’s classic design features a second hand that takes 58 seconds to go around, then pauses for two, mimicking the Swiss railway station clocks it’s based on. A classy and timeless piece.

£479, victorinox.com

BLUETOOTH TRACKER

Tile Slim

A tiny keyring-sized square that helps your phone keep tabs on your wallet and vice versa, with a selection of ringtones, a year’s battery life, and the endurance to last a lifetime sitting in your back pocket. £30, thetileapp.com

ELECTRIC RAZOR

Braun Series 9 9095CC

Stubble is man’s worst friend, but Braun’s waterproof Series 9 can handle even a three-day beard without ripping out your face hair. When you’re done, the charging station automatically cleans and dries. £329, braun.com

PREMIUM PHONE

APPLE iPhone X

Somehow earning its colossal price tag, this is a masterpiece of design and engineering. The screen is the best out there, the camera is fantastic, and it feels like a device from the near future. £999, apple.com/uk

VALUE PHONE

Moto rola Moto G5

There’s a lot on offer here that you wouldn’t expect under £200, from its part-aluminium case to its 1080p display to its integrated fingerprint scanner. A quality phone which runs Android 7, too. From £170, motorola.co.uk

HYBRID WATCH

Misfit Phase

Smartwatch functionality without the screen – all the alerts, connectivity and activity tracking you desire, packed into a stunning and completely inconspicuous analogue watch with a six-month battery. From £135, misfit.com

FITNESS TRACKER

Garmin Vivosport

This fitness band from Garmin is absolutely packed with features, including GPS and heart rate, and is fantastic for the price. It tracks all sorts of activities accurately, and battery life is strong. £169, garmin.com

EREADER

Kindle Oasis

Ultra-thin, lighter than a flimsy paperback, and weighted to be held in one hand, the Oasis takes digital reading to the next level. Clip on the leather charging cover and you’re set for months of books. £269, amazon.co.uk

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Sonic

Whiten and polish with the vibrations from this versatile brush, which whips your toothpaste into a bubbly frenzy to get between your teeth more effectively. £149, philips.co.uk