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- August 31
- August 30
- August 29
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- Honor MagicBook Art 14 2025 ultrabook review
- MSI Datamag 20Gbps portable SSD review
- Acer Nitro V 15 review: performance is great for the price – as long as you can stand the heat
- Acer Aspire 14 AI (2025) review: a sleek, portable laptop with stunning battery life – but not much else besides
- I tested the Asus TUF Gaming A16 (2025) and it performs better than its price suggests – but there’s one big sacrifice you’ll have to make
- August 28
- August 27
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- I tested some of the cheapest noise cancelling earbuds and now I’ll never spend more than $40
- Ulefone Armor 33 Pro rugged phone review
- After a week reviewing the Pixel 10 Pro XL, I wouldn't give it up for all the iPhones in the world
- Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing turns Austin Butler’s cat-sitting gig into a chaotic crime caper that’s a white-knuckle ride
- Kirby and The Forgotten Land’s Star-Crossed World expansion is a Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade that’s well worth the money
- August 26
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- The LG Ultragear GX9 Gaming Monitor engulfed me with its ultrawide, immersive OLED screen, and I don't want to give it back
- The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i has just about everything you'd want in a Windows laptop, but falls short of perfection
- I spent six hours blasting grubs in Gears of War: Reloaded, and it was a bloody good time
- Bambu Lab H2S 3D printer review
- I tested the minimalist Hasselblad X2D II 100C – it's my dream portrait and landscape photography camera that sets the image quality bar
- I tested Cambridge's Evo 150 SE streaming amp and it is as high-performing a just-add-speakers system can possibly be, for this money
- The Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II is a versatile ereader with potential – so it's a shame it fumbles its key feature
- I discovered how much easier trips get with the EcoFlow River 2 power station by my side
- August 25
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- I sat on the butt-cooling AutoFull M6 Ultra gaming chair in the middle of a heatwave – but did it actually keep my buns chilly?
- I tried the Piranha Plant camera for Nintendo Switch 2 and wanted to love it – but it’s got one fatal flaw
- Smeg's new Mini Milk Frother prepares perfect foam for cappuccinos – but it's too thick for latte art
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is an action-packed, visually stunning side-scroller that I simply can’t get enough of
- I tried ManageEngine OpManager, and found it offers comprehensive network monitoring for enterprises
- August 24
- August 23
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- Bluetti AC180T portable power station review
- The Casabrews 5418 Pro is a super-affordable espresso machine, but too many corners have been cut to make it a good budget buy
- Hands on: I tried the new MSI Claw A8 at Gamescom 2025 and AMD’s Z2 Extreme chip was nothing but an extreme let down
- Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000 portable power station review
- I test audio kit for a living, and these earbuds' death-proof battery and regal design blew me away
- Plugable Thunderbolt 5 docking station review
- August 22
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- I played Farming Simulator 25 with the Logitech G Heavy Equipment Bundle, and it added a whole new layer to the game
- I spent 30 hours sneaking through Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and it’s still as incredible as the original, because it’s almost the exact same game
- Herdling is a surprisingly well-rounded atmospheric adventure that belies its short play time — and it's right at home on the Switch 2
- August 21
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- I finally found an action camera that captures life from my POV – the new Insta360 Go Ultra goes where my iPhone can't, and the results are brilliant
- I tried Intermapper, a solid visual network monitoring but showing its age
- The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni is a chatty all-in-one robot vacuum that cleans better than most others I’ve tested
- I watched the new Netflix political thriller Hostage and it’s hands down the best original TV show of 2025
- August 20
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- Shokz' first clip-on open earbuds just beat the Bose Ultra Open in testing, for me – smart price; flexible design
- Google Pixel Watch 4 review: Big design changes make for a great smart companion
- I reviewed the Google Pixel 10 and it's the closest Google has come to hitting the iPhone bullseye
- The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a fine Pixel phone but less than the sum of its parts
- I spent a week testing the Pixel 10 Pro and it's worth the premium over the Pixel 10 thanks to bonus AI features I didn't expect to love
- The Kuvings Hands-Free Slow Juicer AUTO10 Plus is the ultimate tool for juicing, and much more
- I tried Dynatrace, a comprehensive and advanced observability platform for enterprises
- I tested the Aukey Spark Mini 20000 and it looks smart but doesn’t do much to set itself apart
- August 19
- August 17
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- I was thankful for this Ugreen power bank's retractable cable, but its 20,000mAh capacity wasn't enough to charge my laptop fully
- Blackview BV7300 rugged phone review
- Chuwi GameBook 9955HX creator laptop review
- Dynabook Portégé X40-M business laptop review
- TP-Link EAP725-Wall access point review
- I tried one of the most expensive gaming chairs in the world – is it actually worth the money?
- Thermal Master P3 thermal camera review
- August 16
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- I spent a week with the Cherry XTRFY MX 3.1 and it failed to impress me – or justify its high price
- I tested the Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station and it’s ideal for power users – if they can afford it
- innocn 40C1u ultrawide 5K monitor review
- Campfire's portable USB headphone amp/DAC proves an interesting listen but you should try before you buy
- Ulefone Armor X16 Pro rugged phone review
- Ricoh ScanSnap ix2500 document scanner review
- August 15
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- Night Always Comes has just hit Netflix, and Julia Fox is unironically the best part of Vanessa Kirby’s complex caper
- I spent about two weeks trying to destroy the AMD Threadripper 9980X, and I can say for sure that only a few people will love this chip—but I'm one of them
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S brings one of my favorite puzzle games to Nintendo Switch 2, but it's hard to argue that this port isn't a rip-off for existing fans
- I thought the Thrustmaster T598 was the best entry-level direct drive bundle, but the new Nacon Revosim wheel just made me question everything
- I watched the first five episodes of Peacemaker season 2, and the DCU TV series shows Marvel how an entertaining and moving multiverse story should be told
- I've tested dozens of processors over the years, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X manages to thread a perfect balance of workstation performance, I/O, and price
- I tested LogicMonitor, a solid AI-driven network monitoring solution
- The Laser ChargeCore SafeCharge Max 10K power bank is a decent wired charger, but it's perfect for travelling with thanks to its more stable lithium iron phosphate battery
- August 14
- August 13
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- I’ve spent more than 10 hours revisiting Viking Iceland in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced on PS5 and have fallen in love with its bleakness and misery all over again
- WWE 2K25 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is the handheld wrestling game I’ve been waiting nearly three decades for
- The Logitech G522 Lightspeed delivers high-end performance at an attractive price – here's why it's my new gaming headset of choice in 2025
- Drag x Drive is a decently entertaining hooping experience – but bland visuals and tiring controls mean it’s not the slam dunk Nintendo hoped for
- August 12
- August 11
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- Don't buy a DualSense Edge if you're after a premium PS5 controller; the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is better in almost every way
- I've played every game in the Mafia series – here's why Mafia: The Old Country left me wanting more
- I tested FrostWire a free, open-source torrenting solution with impressive download speeds and an extensive content library
- August 10
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- GMKtec EVO-T1 mini PC review
- UPerfect UColor O2 portable monitor review
- I’ve just found a pair of travel tripods that surprise and excite me in equal measure, and the video version is truly something special
- I’ve used the Shot Scope G6 for a bunch of rounds, and its simplicity and accuracy make it an easy entry-level golf watch to recommend
- Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N laptop review
- August 9
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- Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro rugged phone review
- Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1 HP10 purifying fan review: an efficient 3-in-1 appliance that's a great space-saver, if you have the budget for it
- Ampace Andes 1500 portable power station review
- The Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller might be the most boring gamepad I’ve reviewed, but I mean that in the nicest possible way
- I tested Camp Snap’s retro video camera – and it’s a cut-price portal to a simpler time
- In testing, I found this aggressively priced Bluetooth speaker sturdy and portable, but it has one major flaw...
- Garmin Venu X1 review: The most innovative Garmin watch in years, and a genuine Apple Watch Ultra rival
- GL.iNet Slate 7 portable router review
- I watched Wednesday season 2, part 1 and the family drama makes it even better than its predecessor
- August 8
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- I reviewed this AI film production tool and I'm torn over how easily it let me storyboard and create professional video projects
- LG B5 review: LG's entry-level OLED TV offers impressive pictures for the price
- The RedMagic 10S Pro takes on the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro with comparable power, incredible battery life, and a much cheaper price tag
- I've been reviewing Dell XPS laptops for half a decade, and the Dell 14 Premium is as close as they've ever come to dethroning the MacBook Pro
- OLED is great, but the Mobile Pixels 34-inch ultrawide has taught me to respect mini-LED monitors – here is my take after two weeks
- August 7
- August 6
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- I spent months with the Breville Oracle Jet and it delivered speedy, flavorful espresso with minimal effort every time – but you pay for its convenience
- The Philips Hue Play Wall Washer transformed my home cinema setup, and it makes a perfect wake-up light, too
- I tested BitComet, an excellent torrenting platform with a user-friendly interface and swift download speeds
- I tested Agfaphoto's low-cost DJI Pocket 3 rival – here's how it stacks up for vlogging
- The Asus Zenbook S 16 is built from a mysterious new material - but does this space-age laptop live up to the hype?
- August 5
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- I tested the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G for months and it would be decent if the software didn’t make me want to tear my hair out
- MSI Modern 15 review: budget in both price and in battery
- I watched Freakier Friday and the new Disney movie is the most deliciously entertaining love letter to Lindsay Lohan I could ask for
- Weapons review: the new horror movie’s scariest moment happens in broad daylight and that’s why it’s my favorite film of 2025
- I watched the first six episodes of Alien: Earth, and it's the Peter Pan-inspired sci-fi horror show I didn't know I needed on Disney+
- I tested these chic sub-$100 true wireless earbuds, but their lacklustre sound is too hard to ignore
- August 4
- August 3
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- Compact, well-made, and dependable, the Bosch Series 6 Air Fryer is the perfect choice for small households
- AverMedia Dualcam PW313D business webcam review
- GL-iNet Flint 3 Wi-Fi 7 router review
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 proves that I don’t need a Steam Deck anymore
- We've found the best pair of durable all-rounder running shoes you can buy this year – say hello to the Saucony Ride 18
- TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus Enclosure review
- August 2
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- 8849 Tank 4 rugged phone review
- The Sage Luxe Brewer Thermal is the drip coffee maker I've been waiting for all my life
- I've tested more than a hundred laptops in my career, and the Dell 16 Premium is the only MacBook Pro rival worth considering
- I wore this $80 / £80 AI-powered Apple Watch rival for two months, and I still love it
- FiiO's wireless little BTR17 headphone DAC and amp is a tour de force at a very attainable price
- The Joy-Con 2 are definitely an improvement, but I’d still prefer almost any other Nintendo Switch 2 controller
- Huion Kamvas Pro 19 review: an expansive, vibrant drawing tablet that's too easily scuffed and scraped
- MagStor Thunderbolt 3 LTO Drive review
- August 1