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September 2025

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September 30
- Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are as magical as ever on Nintendo Switch 2
- I tested the Pecron E3600 and found it to be an affordable and dependable portable power station
- I reviewed the JBL Charge 6 Bluetooth speaker, and if you want big, high-quality sound for a great price, it's unbeatable
September 29
- Small but perfectly formed, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo is my new favorite entry-level espresso machine
September 28
- The Nutribullet Triple Prep System is a blender and food processor combo that handled almost every recipe I could throw at it
- Xiaomi's shiny new open earbuds fix one massive problem with this kind of headphone design
September 27
- The Nutribullet SmartSense is an excellent, powerful blender, though its 'smart' mode feels unnecessary
- Klipsch Flexus Core 300 review: a seriously immersive soundbar system with Dirac Live room correction
- Forget AirPods Pro 3, these premium buds sound fantastic and look so much classier
- I've been testing this 2-in-1 vacuum and mop for 3 weeks, and it's perfect for everyday spruce-ups – but nothing more strenuous
September 26
- I was surprised by just how well this thin and lightweight gaming laptop, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025), performed – but you'll have to endure its sizzling temperatures
- Vernal Standing Desk review
- The Turtle Beach Racer isn’t a racing wheel for sim heads, but it’s an excellent entry-level choice for casual players
- Nothing Ear (3) earbuds look fantastic next to my phone and the ANC is solid – but I'm not sure the audio quality is good enough for this money
September 25
- The Honor MagicPad 3 would be the iPad Air killer, if it wasn't for one fatal flaw
- Ghost of Yotei is one of the best games I’ve played this year, with beauty, style, and visceral action running through its veins
- I test audio kit for a living and these are among the best pound-for-pound powered stereo speakers I've heard
September 24
- Sick and tired of ugly under-desk treadmills? With its wood grain finish, the Urevo Spacewalk E4W is both stylish and affordable
- I tested the world's most eco-friendly phone, and was surprised by this one small addition
- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles review: a revamped classic that's a must-play for any tactical RPG fan
- I watched all four episodes of Marvel Zombies on Disney+, and I wish it had more brains to go with its hyperviolent brawn
September 23
- Laifen Wave SE Toothbrush review: Gentle, affordable, dual-action cleaning
- GoPro's Max 2 sets the bar for 8K quality, but the 360 camera is not without its flaws
- The DJI Osmo Nano delivers all the pro features I actually need in an action camera, without the gimmicks
- I tested the Baseus Security S2 – a camera powered by a solar panel that rotates to follow the sun – and it really works
September 22
- Questyle's tiny wireless transmitter is the Bluetooth audio upgrade your phone so desperately needs
- Silent Hill f will either be your game of the year or one of the worst games you’ve ever played – and I still can’t decide which it is for me
September 21
- The Terra Kaffe TK-02 brings the high-end coffee shop to your home
- I tested the Creative Chat Wireless business headset - and I love the comfort, cost, and call quality
September 20
- After a year of searching, I’ve finally found a rival for my favorite earbuds
- Genki Aegis Shield review: a Nintendo Switch 2 screen protector that's just as durable as it is affordable
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition review: I tested this convertible business laptop and the pros far outweigh the cons
- If you thought belt-driven racing wheels were dead, the Thrustmaster T248R would like a word
September 19
- The new Thrustmaster T98 racing wheel took me back to my childhood, and I couldn't wait to grow up
- I spent a week playing EA Sports FC 26, and I’m baffled that EA has found new ways to make me care
September 18
- Midnight Murder Club is a lot of fun – but only if you can convince your friends to join in
- Dying Light: The Beast dials up the horror and keeps the parkouring, zombie-bashing action – and it's a blast
- Rippling IT IAM solution review
- Don't sleep on Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree; it's an inventive and lively roguelite worth trying
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is one of the best racing games in years
- DBrand Prism 2.0 for Nintendo Switch 2 review: one of the greatest Switch 2 screen protectors around
September 17
- One handy feature means these AKG headphones just became my go-to for gaming and movies, not just music
- The Casabrews CM5418 is a small but mighty espresso machine for the casual coffee lover
- The Apple iPhone Air is the sexiest iPhone I’ve ever tested – it's really a new kind of Pro
- After a week with the iPhone 17, I'm convinced it's the best-value iPhone ever
- DJI Mini 5 Pro review: raises the bar for beginner drones, with a potential catch
- The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the best iPhone I've ever tested and I love it – even in Cosmic Orange
- I tested Apple's iPhone 17 Pro, and I love its fresh style, powerful cameras and long battery life in a pocket-friendly form
- The Casabrews 3700 Essential is a budget-friendly entry to espresso, but it trips on one too many hurdles
- I reviewed Lenovo’s new Chromebook Plus and was enthralled by its design and performance – but I’m not sure it’s worth its Windows-laptop price tag
- The way Panasonic's attractive new open earbuds sound makes me smile, but they’re so annoying to operate
- HMRC Basic PAYE Tools review
- IRIS Payroll Basics review
- Square Payroll review
- The Backbone Pro is an excellent mobile controller, but I'm not convinced by its cloud gaming features
September 16
- Apple Watch Series 11 review: Finally, a mainline Apple Watch that can go the distance
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 review: A Garmin-rivaling powerhouse for adventurers, and a lovely daily driver
- Apple Watch SE 3 review: The best Apple Watch for most people
- The PowerA Advantage Switch 2 Wired Controller has brilliant lighting, but everything else left me wanting more
September 15
- Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush is a fun little add-on, but I still think it should've been a free update
- Hollow Knight: Silksong is a masterful, daring follow-up that’s destined to be misunderstood for years to come
- I watched the first three episodes of Gen V season 2, and The Boys' college spin-off falls just short of being a grade-A student on Prime Video
- Rippling Spend review
- Staffology Payroll by IRIS review
- 1st Money review
- PeopleHR review
September 14
- Munbyn RealWriter 403B thermal printer review
- I played all the latest games on this stunning 32-inch 4K OLED monitor and now I can't go back to plain old LCD
- Samsung S85F review: a brilliant, affordable OLED TV with a lot of strengths, especially for gamers
- Meze Audio Alba review: affordable and awesome-sounding IEMs
- Plaud NotePin review
September 13
- HP ProBook 4 G1a business laptop review
- Whoop MG review: the super-premium Whoop option falls flat at this price
- Sony Bravia Projector 7 review: a brighter and better entry-level Sony 4K projector
- Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 review: fantastic 1440p gaming without a lot of frills, but streamers will love it
- Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro 5G router review
September 11
- NHL 26 is one of the best sports games you can buy right now, but it’s brutal for beginners
- I had low expectations for Borderlands 4 – but it’s now one of my favorite games of the year
September 10
- I tested Creative's 2.1-channel soundbar – it's impressive for the money, and can be used with a TV or a computer
- TCL C8K review: easily one of 2025's best mini-LED TVs
- Razer Blade 14 (2025) review: the only gaming laptop I’d happily carry everywhere
- I tested OM System's portable 50-200mm F2.8 zoom – and it's instantly one of my favorite wildlife lenses
- Wayward is the new traumatic Netflix series you won’t be able to switch off, and I’ve lived to tell the tale
September 9
- Sony LinkBuds Open review: plenty of bass and awesome features, but at quite some cost
- Bluetti Elite 100 v2 portable power station review
- I've tried Canon's smallest cinema camera, and it's a Sony FX3-beating 7K powerhouse
- I spent two weeks with the OnePlus Nord 5, and I can't decide whether it's an upgrade or a downgrade
- I've used the Dreame U20 for months and it still surprises me how well this affordable cordless vacuum cleans pet hair
September 8
- Dyson V16 Piston Animal review: a powerful vacuum let down by a poorly designed floorhead
- I want to love Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, but its empty world and listless combat scupper a promising mech action game
- I tested this cheaper rival to Bose and Shokz' cuff-style open earbuds and other brands could learn a lot from it
- I watched Only Murders in the Building season 5 and it’s the best season of the hit Hulu show yet
- Stream The Girlfriend on Prime Video at your own risk – I’ve not seen a more messed-up, explicit thriller this year
- I tested Site24x7, and found it a solid all-in-one IT monitoring solution
September 7
- Belkin Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2: affordable, easy to apply and sure to keep your Switch screen safe
- I’ve spent a month rocking with the CRKD Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller and it's taken me back to the golden era of rhythm games
- WavLink WL-UG75PD1-DH2 docking station review
- Lost Soul Aside is Final Fantasy meets Devil May Cry... and some jank
- Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus review
September 6
- NBA 2K26 feels like a course correction from last year’s controversial changes
- Geekom A9 Max mini PC review
- xTool F2 Ultra laser engraver review
- Sword Of The Sea is a technicolor trip of a game from the makers of Journey
- I tested this digital audio player and its sound dominates almost any rival, but there's a catch
- KTC MegPad A25Q5 monitor review
September 5
- The Iniu P50-E1 power bank has earned pride of place in my everyday carry – here's why I love this speedy portable charger
September 4
- Hands on: I spent time with the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and it absolutely crushes the iPhone 16e in every way that matters
September 3
- Suri 2.0 Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush review: Upgraded to clean your teeth – and the planet – even better
- Everybody's Golf Hot Shots is one of the series' better entries, even if its characters are a tad annoying
- I time-travelled to save the world in Cronos: The New Dawn, and it felt like going back two decades to play Dead Space again
- The Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra is the best small smartphone stabilizer for subject tracking I've ever tested
- The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is the rare gadget that gives me exactly what I wished for, nothing more and nothing less
September 2
- Metal Eden is a lightning fast sci-fi shooter, but its awful dialogue made me wish I could play it on mute
- I’ve played hundreds of hours of Helldivers 2 on PS5, and can confirm that it's just as great on Xbox
September 1
- After three weeks with the Kaleidescape Strato E movie player, I can’t go back to 4K streaming services to get my movie fix
- Fortect Antivirus Review 2025: Expert Insights into Protection, Features, and Pricing
- I tested OpenNMS and found it excels at handling large-scale networks
- I upgraded to the Blink Video Doorbell (Gen 2), and it's one of the easiest security systems I've ever installed
- I tested SolarWinds NPM and found it excels at traditional network monitoring
- LG xboom Stage 301 review: a brilliant wedge-style Bluetooth speaker with stellar sound and even karaoke capabilities
- Hell Is Us is a surprisingly enjoyable and accessible semi-soulslike - just don't expect a cheerful story