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I tested Beyerdynamic’s new gaming headset – it’s an immersive, mid-market gem

I was blown away by the zoom on the Panasonic HC-X1200 – it almost makes the case for a full camcorder comeback

Is Windows 11 fighting a losing battle? Dell underlines how unpopular the OS is after support ended compared to Windows 10

ExpressVPN review – an unrivaled, but costly, security suite

I've been testing the Shark Glam Multi-Styler, and it's a cool concept ruined by one baffling design decision

Meta’s new Ray-Ban trade-in program lets you swap your AirPods for smart glasses – but there’s a catch

Surfshark VPN review – a high speed, high value security solution

This Linux OS has got a million downloads since Windows 10 support ended – should Microsoft start worrying now?

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