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Those weird PC noises you've heard are coming from the Epic Games Launcher

The Huawei Watch D3 is an improvement on the D2, but I’m still left wanting more

Windows 11 Copilot app is getting its own browser, but not everyone's happy

Bambu Lab R1 laser cutter and engraver review

I've gone hands on with Adobe Premiere's new free Android app — here’s what it’s like to use, and why 'free' comes with a catch

Sonos Beam Ultra review: one of the best compact Dolby Atmos soundbars around

Our favourite free graphics suite gets supercharged as Canva's Affinity gets a flurry of upgrades in a bid to rival Adobe

'Never have I experienced such a Windows-esque bug in macOS': Mission Control is a mess in macOS 27 Golden Gate — and users are questioning Apple's testing

CareerBuilder job recruitment site (2026) review

The Dreame X60 Pro Ultra Complete is a ridiculously clever and exceedingly competent premium hybrid robot vac for the well-heeled

I wasn’t a fan of Silent Hill f, but Silent Hill: Townfall has made me believe in the horror series again

DBrand knocked it out of the park with its Nintendo Switch 2 Killswitch protective gear, and after testing it, I might just keep it on my console forever

I tested the Samsung R95H RGB TV — and while OLED is still the top dog, this TV shows that RGB mini-LED has massive potential

I tested the LaserPecker LX2 for weeks, and its swappable heads make this laser cutter and engraver ideal for small businesses

After a month testing Bose's new premium headphones, I would recommend them — but I'd recommend waiting more

The Withings BodyScan 2, complete with cabled handle and premium build, might be the best smart scale of 2026

Geekom A5 mini PC 2027 Edition review: Good value, well-made, and a decent user experience for those who aren’t excessively ambitious

Control Resonant shows that sometimes bigger really is better

Australia considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in government — as minister says there are 'legitimate privacy and security concerns’

I tried out Snap Specs, the social platform's chunky AR smart glasses — and they delivered in more ways than I expected

Meta leak suggests camera-free smart glasses are on the way — as thousands download the 'Zuckoff' anti-smart glasses app

I spent a week with the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max — and they’re better in all the right places

I tried Canon's new-look EOS R8 Mark II — it's a solid upgrade of the EOS R8, but the competition from Nikon is fierce

I've watched all 8 episodes of Reacher spinoff Neagley and think longtime fans will love it — mostly because they feel like the exact same show

I tested the spec-heavy Poco F9 Ultra and found a phone with top-tier performance and zero deal-breaker flaws for hundreds less than the competition

The latest Windows 11 update breaks audio on some PCs and reportedly kills File History feature

“In terms of price-to-performance, it’s hard to beat”: This Xbox gamepad might be better value than Microsoft’s version — but there’s one feature I desperately wish it had

Even Realities G2 smart glasses show the limits of speaker- and camera-free frames

Prusa CORE One+ INDX 8-Tool 3D printer review: This beast makes rival multicolor 3D printers feel slow

The Godox C100 is the weirdest camera and the weirdest light meter I've ever used — it's an intriguing concept, but it misses the mark on both counts

Dell UltraSharp U3226Q 32 4K QD-OLED monitor review: A creator's dream panel with a jarring price tag

“Not even Secretlab’s Titan Evo has these”: I’ve never tested a gaming chair with features like this Boulies model — and it beats key rivals on price, too

The Instax Mini 13 was made for taking selfies — and my friends have never been happier with the instant memories I've captured

The JBL Live 680NC may sound good, but the battery life and plethora of top features are the star of the show

Google Pixel Watch 5 review: Predictably competent, with new super-accurate GPS

Bluetooth is absolutely awful on Windows 11 — Microsoft is finally pushing out updates to fix it, but I won't hold my breath

FastestVPN review: supremely cheap but with compromises that explain why

I tested the Insta360 Luna Pro, and its chief vlogging camera rival isn't DJI — it's the company's own Luna Ultra

macOS 27 Golden Gate announced at WWDC 2026 — here's everything you need to know