Articles by Andrew Williams

Garmin fenix 9 Pro on wrist during activity

Garmin is embracing AI with ‘a keen sense of authenticity’ according to its COO — but acquired TrainingPeaks for ‘consumers who want to engage with a human coach’

By Andrew Williams Published 7 November 26

Garmin is being ‘very thoughtful and discerning about our use of AI’ according to its chief operating officer

'Battery life on our OLED products continue to increase': Garmin's COO on when it might kill the beloved MIP watch display for good

By Andrew Williams Published 4 November 26

'That gap [between OLED and MIP] has not completely converged, and I think until it does, we definitely don't think that MIP will completely go away.'

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'Nobody wants to wear a tuna can on their wrist' Garmin's COO explains how the Fenix 9 Pro and Marq Gen 3's new nano-molded titanium case stayed as small as possible while still letting signals in and out

By Andrew Williams Published 2 November 26

'If you look at the surface of the case, it's almost completely smooth': behind the scenes on Garmin's titanium nano-molded case.

'We didn't set out to build a mechanical watch': Garmin COO Brad Trenkle on how the new, super-premium Garmin Marq 3rd-Gen range packs serious smarts into a heritage watch design

By Andrew Williams Published 13 October 26

An inside look at the new Garmin Marq 3rd Generation series — Garmin's best, most expensive watches.

Best racing wheels in 2026: our favorite setups from Nacon, Logitech, and more

By Rhys Wood last updated 18 September 26

Buying Guide The best racing wheels for consoles and PC are ideal if you're looking to build a dedicated sim setup.

A Tarnished in Elden Ring fighting a Tree Sentinel

Best RPGs: unmissable role-playing games for PC and consoles, and we've reviewed them all

By Cat Bussell last updated 21 April 26

Updated Whether you're a sci-fi fan or a fantasy buff, our list of the best RPGs will help you find your next great adventure.

Amazfit Helio Strap vs Polar Loop vs Whoop 5.0: Which should you buy?

By Andrew Williams Published 5 April 26

We tested three of the best screenless fitness trackers from Whoop, Polar and Amazfit

A laptop screen showing an emulated Apple-1 game next to an Apple-1 computer

I went back 50 years and played the best Apple-1 games — and my brain is still recovering

By Andrew Williams Published 3 April 26

With Apple turning 50 this week, I decided there was only one way to celebrate — melt my brain by playing some of the finest games made for the Apple-1. Here's how I got on.

I tested this budget, subscription-free fitness tracker and it actually offers Whoop some serious competition – especially in terms of value

By Andrew Williams Published 22 January 26

We tested the Amazfit Helio Strap in the wild, and found it every inch the Whoop competitor at a very reasonable price.

Polar Loop review: The screen-free fitness tracker is good on heart rate, but a software let-down

By Andrew Williams Published 21 January 26

We tested the Polar Loop, the subscription-free Whoop alternative.

Hypershell X Ultra worn at a running track

'19 minutes and 31 seconds later, I had a new 5K PB — one almost a full minute better than I’d ever achieved before': our writer tried a robotic exoskeleton and ended up setting himself a new running record

By Andrew Williams Published 20 January 26

Does your running PB count if you run like Robocop? Our writer got to grips with the Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton

I finally fixed my home audio setup using a roomEQ kit – here's how you can too

By Andrew Williams Published 28 December 25

Want to really hear what your home audio setup can do in 2026? I tried using a room correction kit, here were the results.

Letshuoer FE earbuds next to Letshuoer earbuds on a green and red background

I’m ditching true wireless earbuds for these bargain Chinese IEMs in 2026 – here's why

By Andrew Williams Published 27 December 25

If you think hi-fi brands have stopped caring about sound, it’s time to head to China – that's my plan for 2026, at least.

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An air fryer in between the ingredients for cranberry sauce and a mince pie

Will it air fry? I've taste-tested 9 Christmas favorites in an air fryer – here are the results

By Andrew Williams Published 24 December 25

Is an air fryer really the kitchen gadget panacea? We put it to the test with some Christmas classics.

Sony Xperia 1 VII review: has Sony’s long-standing Xperia family lost what it takes to compete?

By Andrew Williams Published 19 November 25

The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a capable handset that can't quite match some rivals, while coming in at a higher price.

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DJI Neo 2 vs DJI Neo: 5 big upgrades in DJI's latest selfie drone

By Andrew Williams Published 13 November 25

What a difference a year makes in the world of drones

Cloud, Tifa and Aerith stare at the Planetarium

The 20 best JRPGs to play in 2025

By Cat Bussell last updated 24 October 25

Updated Our list of the best JRPGs will take you on fantastical journeys, full of memorable characters and iconic setpieces.

Fujifilm X-T30 II next to Fujifilm X-T50.

Fujifilm X-T30 III vs Fujifilm X-T50: 5 key differences between Fujifilm's entry-level and mid-range mirrorless cameras

By Andrew Williams Published 24 October 25

The Fujifilm X-T30 II birthed both the X-T30 III and X-T50, but which mirrorless camera is right for you?

Fujifilm GFX100RF vs Fujifilm X100VI: can an APS-C camera topple a medium-format model?

By Andrew Williams Published 6 June 25

The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a higher-end, larger-sensor camera than the X100VI, but the latter beats it at times by offering forgiving handheld shooting and more diverse video modes.

DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs DJI Air 3S: How much better is DJI’s latest flagship drone?

By Andrew Williams Published 13 May 25

The DJI Air 3S is a stellar all-purpose drone, but the Mavic 4 Pro slots in above it with a larger sensor, better gimbal and higher-resolution capture.

Insta360 X5 alongside Insta360 X4 on split color backdrop

Insta360 X5 vs Insta360 X4: which 8K 360-degree action camera is best for you?

By Andrew Williams Published 28 April 25

The Insta360 X4 was already the best 360 degree camera available, but its successor the X5 delivers some sensible upgrades that could go a long way.

Nikon z5 ii in the hand with screen flipped out, alongside nikon z5 camera with its flipped screen angled

Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z5: is the pricier and all-round speedier Z5 II worth it?

By Andrew Williams Published 7 April 25

Nikon's entry-level Z5 series gets a pricier and significantly more powerful second generation model, the Z5 II. We help you decide which model is best for you.