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1 in 3 Windows users have 'fallen into a reset trap' and can't escape Edge — I think it's high time Microsoft stopped messing around with default browser choices

Vtoman FlashSpeed Pro 3600 V-Beyond review: Finally getting a UK launch, here's what I found with this 3096 Wh portable power station

My Brilliant Career has cured my period drama-hating past by being the best TV show I've seen on Netflix this year — but don't expect it to be a Bridgerton bonkbuster

Windows 11's August update has arrived — here are 3 reasons to download it, including turbocharged app launching

I test 360 cameras for a living and the new Insta360 X6 is my favorite — but the price is hard to swallow

'Not all heroes wear capes': Someone ported Word from 1990 to run in Windows 11, and it's perhaps the ultimate protest against Microsoft's bloat

I wore Garmin's powerful microLED Fenix watch through heatwaves, blizzards and at 4,000m altitudes— here's why it's a five-star buy

I've watched all 8 episodes of Reacher season 4 and still think the hit Prime Video show's pivot to political espionage was a risk — but don't worry, the punching hasn't gone anywhere

Microsoft reportedly pours fuel on PC pricing flames as it implements a 'significant increase' for Windows 11 licenses

Alienware 15 (2026) review: exceptional performance at a remarkable price... just ignore the single-channel RAM

Windows 11's RAM-hogging, advert-laden Weather app is the poster child for everything that's wrong with the operating system

Dyson’s v10 Konical delivers truly outstanding suction performance — but its monolithic Auto-empty Dok is harder to love

I’d recommend this Switch 2 all-in-one case over Nintendo’s official version having tested them both — and there’s one clear reason why

I tested the RingConn Gen 3 for two weeks and it's the best choice if you don't want to pay Oura prices

I watched the behind-the-scenes documentary Disney Worldbuilders and it's inspiring — but I wish they had turned it into a Disney+ series instead

‘A capable controller with plenty of adjustments’: while this Nintendo Switch 2 and PC gamepad looks like an Xbox controller, it hides some serious upgrades — but there are a few sticking points you need to know about

I wanted to love this weird foldable mouse from Logitech, but its underwhelming ergonomics and performance left me feeling disappointed

ON1 Photo RAW (2026) review

ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate (2026) review

This is getting embarrassing now — Microsoft sabotages its good work in fixing Windows 11 with this baffling OneDrive Photos app misfire

Zoner Studio photo editor (2026) review

Microsoft quietly stops recommending 32GB of RAM, as even Apple reportedly struggles to secure memory for iPhones and MacBooks

Garmin Cirqa review: sorry Fitbit, but this is 2026's best screenless smart band

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni offers a souped-up, 2026 upgrade for my beloved Nova Pro Wireless and is perfect for multiplatform gamers

Could Meta Ray-Bans be banned in Europe? EU regulators dial up the pressure on smart glasses — and the rest of the world is watching

I tested Turtle Beach’s massive mechanical gaming keyboard, and it has the lowest key profile I’ve ever seen — but there’s another feature that steals the show

Lavazza's A Modo Mio Jolie Evo is the tiniest coffee machine I've ever tested, and brews a delicious espresso — but there's one sustainability catch you should know about

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is flatter, thinner, and almost creaseless — and, yes, I love it more than the Z Fold 8

Is Windows 11 spying on you via a new background process? No, it isn't, but the controversy around this clearly shows Microsoft must do better with privacy

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 review: A portable business-driven shell that's a workstation-grade beast under the hood

I spent two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S26, and it's a stellar phone with a few annoying compromises

Lies of P: Complete Edition is excellent on Nintendo Switch 2, packing solid performance and the excellent Overture expansion

Microsoft acknowledges how dire the RAM crisis is by promising to reduce Windows 11's 'memory footprint' on 8GB laptops — but it should have been this way from the start

I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works

Ubigi eSIM review 2026

I've spent a bunch of time with the SteelSeries Stratus+, and it’s OK on PC but struggles on Android

The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn't big enough for two separate machines

I convinced my boss to let me play all 279 Apple Arcade games in one week to find out whether the service is actually worth it in 2026

A love letter to Gillian Anderson: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is everything the girls have ever wanted — and we'll thank you for the new horror movie forever

Lioness season 3 is Taylor Sheridan's most scathing, brutal, and AI-wary outing yet — but the new Paramount+ series is still making sure that the Yellowstone creator is the action hero of the hour

I tried Desky’s CoilFlex Ergonomic office chair and its puzzling design choices overshadow an otherwise solid mid-range option

Q Acoustics' handsome 3040c floorstanding speakers are cheaper than most rival bookshelf buys, and a thorough testing reveals a poised, clear, balanced listen

I tested the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P for a whole month — here’s why adding a second portrait lens to a vlogging camera is as big of a game changer as it was for phones