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EasyWP review

I tested the entry-level turntable that everyone raves about, and I totally get it

Microsoft says it's fixing a baffling way in which Windows 11 is much slower than Windows 10 – and it's about time

LiTime X Mini battery and accessories review

I tested Samsung’s Dolby Atmos soundbar and sub combo, and it’s still the best mid-range model on the market

The Shark PowerPro is the best-value vacuum cleaner I've tested – and it's ideal for most households

Reliving the 90s via the Analogue 3D is definitely nostalgic, but excellent hardware can't fix an era of video games we should appreciate but never revisit

Amazon starts Prime payouts from $2.5 billion settlement – here's how the refunds work and when you might get one

Jabees 7Seven swimming headphones review: light, high-performing and affordable bone conduction headphones

I’ve spent nearly 50 hours barely surviving in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and its PS5 release is the most fun I've had trying not to die in a post-apocalyptic open-world

Microsoft's AI CEO fights fire with fire, says AI cynics complaining about Windows 11's new direction are 'mind-blowing to me'

Microsoft says Copilot will 'finish your code before you finish your coffee' provoking another barrage of anti-AI and Windows 11 sentiment

Garmin Vivoactive 6 review: A feature-stuffed pocket rocket

I tested Caira, the first Nano Banana AI camera – now I’m cancelling my Lightroom subscription

Google Translate is getting a big upgrade that could make it the killer smart glasses app

ByteSIM review

Wicked: For Good turns the musical’s sobering second half into the most unmissable movie of 2025

Roamless review

I tested the DJI Osmo Action 6, and it's faster, brighter, and hot on GoPro's heels

Microsoft explains how Windows 11's AI agents will work as testing is about to start – and I'll admit, I'm nervous

Marvel's Deadpool VR is the best Meta Quest 3 game I've played all year, but it's not for everyone

Not heard of new Netflix movie Train Dreams? Come for the A-list cast, stay for the heartbreaking story

Microsoft exec responds to Windows 11 AI controversy, but glosses over a key reason for all the hate

I tested Motorola's cheaper iPhone Air alternative, but it still didn't win me over to team thin-phone

The Lavazza Assoluta is a quirky coffee machine that adjusts its own settings to suit your beans – provided you buy the right ones

This Shark upright might not be the fanciest vacuum in town, but in terms of cleaning power I can't fault it

I’ve been testing digital photo frames for years, and I've just found my favorite design – Pexar’s innovative rear-lit stunner

I spent a month testing the new Roku Pro Series (2025), and it’s a solid upgrade on an already high-value TV

Fluance's chic powered bookshelf speakers offer impressively detailed, almost neutral sound – with very few drawbacks

I tested the Epson Pro Cinema LS9000 projector, and it has incredible performance and features for the price

Elementor website builder review 2025

Shopify review 2025

The OnePlus 15 is the cure for the common phone, and it's the first phone I’ve tested that’s earned a perfect score

Still on Windows 11 23H2? Microsoft will soon force you to upgrade to 25H2 – for your own good

I flew the DJI Neo 2 for a week, and this affordable selfie drone feels like a big upgrade over its predecessor

Vistaprint Website Builder review

SiteBuilder website builder review

Can't get extended updates for Windows 10 due to a frustrating error message? Microsoft has rolled out a fix

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 review: A deep dive with the first ever smartwatch to feature sonar communication

Valve's next VR headset tipped to launch this week – here’s what we know about the Steam Frame

Windows 11 laptops could get advanced haptic feedback for trackpads – and it's about time, MacBooks have had this for ages

I spent a week with the DJI Osmo Mobile 8, and it's just as good as pricier Hohem and Insta360 rivals

Anno 117: Pax Romana is a beautiful and refined city builder, but its simplicity might disappoint returning fans

This Bluetooth speaker’s battery life impressed me in testing, but it’s irredeemably bad in one vital respect

The Seduction is the new HBO Max series you need to stream in November – and it’s as explicit as you’d expect

Can't sign up for Windows 10's extended updates? Here's why that might be – and what you can do about it