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70 hours later, and I'm convinced The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a true system seller

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 25H2, and in some ways, I'm glad we're not getting a major update like Windows 12 this year

I tested the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 and liked its large display and fast performance – but it doesn’t have the best battery life

Garmin Forerunner 570 is a 'marvel' of a running watch – but there's no hiding that Forerunners are getting more expensive

I tested the Sony Bravia 8 II OLED TV, and it has Sony's most impressive picture quality to date – and that's saying something

They're 'fine', but JLab's new open earbuds fall victim to just how many ace pairs I've tested this year…so fine no longer cuts it

The Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro Omni got my filthy windows sparkling clean in minutes, and I can't quite believe it

Elementor website builder review 2025

Web.com website builder review 2025

Forget the Blue Screen of Death – Windows is replacing it with an even more terrifying Black Screen of Death

I tested the EnGenius EOC655 bridge, an innovative product that combines Bluetooth and GPS

Bose's SoundLink Plus Bluetooth speaker outperforms its portable dimensions…unless you need it in a rush

CrowPi3 Electronic Learning Platform review

Sigma’s 56mm F1.4 is a superb crop-sensor lens for Canon, Sony and more – it’s the best portrait lens I’ve tested in this format

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on Nintendo Switch 2 is the biggest portable time sink since I was hooked on Animal Crossing

I used the PolarPro Quartzline ND filter set and it added a whole new facet to my landscape photography toolkit

This palm-sized Philips Hue gadget has revolutionized my smart-lighting setup

Google Earth is now an even better time-travel machine thanks to this Street View upgrade – and I might get hooked

Soverin secure email review

I’ve spent 40 hours exploring Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and it’s an incredible sequel that builds upon its unique predecessor to become a masterpiece

This flexible rope light made it easy for me to create a color-curated neon sign, and I can’t get enough of it

These Rokid Max 2 glasses have a feature every pair of AR smart glasses needs to have

Forget about SEO - Adobe already has an LLM Optimizer to help businesses rank on ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude

The Suunto Ocean is an Apple Watch Ultra 2 rival in the scuba stakes – and it's more eco-friendly too

I tested Samsung's top OLED TV of 2025, and its beautifully bright images and anti-reflection screen makes this year's OLED TV battle even more interesting

The Garmin Descent Mk3i is a 5-star dive watch that blows the Apple Watch Ultra 2 out the water

I adore my Meta Ray-Bans, but these new Oakley smart glasses are making me jealous

After testing the stylish new Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo, I've been won over by the charm of hybrid instant cameras

28 Years Later review: an unsettling journey through an isolated Britain that’s brilliantly brutal

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the company’s least ambitious console to date, but its improvements are astronomical

Forget Peak Design – I’ve just found my new favorite travel tripod, and it costs less than its main rival

Xreal has changed the game with its One Pro AR smart glasses, and I think I'm in love

I had high hopes for the Nexar One dash cam, but it's let down by frustrating software

Windows 11’s new Start menu falls short in one key area – and it’s making people angry

I tested the new Peak Design Pro Tripod and it’s spectacularly good, if spectacularly expensive

Microsoft has made it harder to log in to Windows 11 using your face - and that’s good and bad news

Windows 11’s new update is reportedly proving a nightmare to install for some, but I’m hardly surprised given its messy rollout

Acer Predator Connect W6x: an affordable Wi-Fi upgrade for owners of older computers and mobile devices

‘You did say how much you loved Vista’ – Microsoft’s most hated operating system pops up in Windows 11’s weirdest glitch ever