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July 2026

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July 31
- 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
July 30
- 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
July 29
- ‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day review — Tom Holland and Sadie Sink prop up new Marvel movie that's big, bright, and bold, but isn't the wholly fresh start for the webslinger that I wanted
- The new HP Omen 16 Slim isn't actually that skinny, but it is a surprisingly good budget gaming laptop - if you can get it at the right price
- DataImpulse Proxy Service Review
July 28
- I travelled across time in Square Enix’s all-new HD-2D adventure, and loved its swashbuckling combat — but it isn't an instant classic for these key reasons
July 27
- I’ve spent months with the Honor Magic V6, and no other foldable can touch it for durability or battery life
- TP-Link’s solar-powered Tapo C660 Kit security camera provides crisp 4K video and clear night vision for an affordable price
July 26
- I tested the GameSir G8+ Bluetooth across Android and iOS — iPhone users are getting the roughest deal
- This is one of the most interesting and comfortable gaming keyboards I’ve ever tested — but also one of the most divisive
July 25
- Hori won me back with its Wireless Horipad Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2, but some annoying design quirks stop it short of greatness
- The Valve Steam Machine should be the perfect 'couch gaming' PC—but after testing it out, I'm not convinced it's worth the price
- 'Not the USP I wanted': Nothing’s new Ear (3a) earbuds sound good and the ANC is effective, but they hide a troublesome secret I found it hard to get past during testing
July 24
- Shokz' new OpenDots Air aren't flashy, but after a month of testing I can confidently say they're the best clip-style open earbuds for most people
- The Razer Kiyo V2 is an excellent webcam, even though its fancy new AI features aren't really that exciting
- Elegoo H1 HT review: This filament drybox finally fixes the biggest issue with the Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer — and feels like a sign that Elegoo's getting serious with its upgrades now
- Is last year's Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE still worth buying? I multi-screened movies, maxed out gaming graphics, and dunked it in a tank to find out
- 'Bigger, brighter and lighter': It was love at first use with the 3rd-generation Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025), but its height and price make it unwieldy
July 23
- I was impressed by the spec of this budget gaming keyboard — but there’s one feature it desperately needs
- Campaign Evolved proves that the first Halo adventure is still fun to play 25 years later
- I love this wacky 47g sci-fi gaming mouse – and it's one of the best I've tested all year
- Ransom Canyon season 2 is on Netflix now and as beautifully heartwarming as the strongest seasons of Virgin River — but the Western drama pales in comparison to Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch
- Fliki AI video editor review
July 22
- I’ve been gaming with 8BitDo's Xbox mobile controller grip and I’ve never used my Game Pass subscription more
- Arozzi Vernazza Supersoft review: 'The most comfortable office chair I've worked in'
- I've watched all of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe and it's a smarter spinoff than we've given it credit for — ride through the rough first episode to reach sitcom glory
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: slimmer, lighter, better
- Wondershare Filmora AI video editor (2026) review
July 21
- 'Can't fault the HEDDphone D1 in any meaningful way': HEDD's progeny are emphatically excellent wired headphones at a not-unreasonable price
- Arozzi Arena Nordico Electric Standing Desk review: minimalist design with maximum appeal, but key accessories cost extra
- ‘The closest thing to an iPad Air in Android form’ — I was impressed by the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, but there’s one area where it can't beat Apple
- With wonderfully designed missions and a plethora satisfying progression systems, Splatoon Raiders is a must-play for Nintendo Switch 2 owners
- Lenovo’s new Yoga might be the thinnest laptop I’ve ever tested — but there’s one spec that impressed me even more
- Adobe Firefly AI video editor review
- I swapped my mechanical keyboard for Turtle Beach’s new Hall effect, touchscreen-equipped TKL model — and its smooth typing and high customizability made me never want to go back
July 20
- I tested Sony's new entry-level turntable and, though it sounds decent enough, you deserve so much more than a brand logo for this money
- I’ve been using the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026), and this is the best (and biggest) gaming laptop you can buy right now
- Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender should be released in IMAX rather than on Paramount+ — the jaw-dropping animation is easily the best part of the hero's return
- Kapwing AI video editor review
- I've reviewed or covered about 17 power banks — and Iniu's chic MagSafe 45W is the first one that feels like it actually has some personality
July 19
- I've spent weeks testing the Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds and it's left me desperate to go back to my SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
- I tested the Eufy Omni S2 robotic vacuum — and it's expensive and impressive in equal measure
- The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro proved to me that budget smartphones can still be great — but I won't be ditching my aging Samsung just yet
- The Dimplex FlexBlade Multi-Directional Bladeless Fan looks like it's part of a plane, but despite its propeller-like design it may struggle to cool your aircraft hangar
July 18
- I breathed new life into my vinyl with Fluance's RT87 turntable and while setup was finicky, it's well worth it for seasoned record collectors
- The Laifen T1 Pro is an electric shaver with an Apple-esque aesthetic that isn't backed up by its performance
July 17
- The Samsung S95H is one of the best OLED TVs I've ever tested, even if it does feature a controversial design
- RugOne Xlink 7 review: A sophisticated rugged 4G walkie-talkie for populated wilderness, but not truly remote regions
- The Mission 1 Pro isn’t just GoPro's flagship action cam, it’s a fantastic all-round vacation camera with the point-and-shoot grip — I just wish it was cheaper
- Viaim OpenNote review: I wore this open-ear voice recorder all day, and its AI meeting summaries proved invaluable
- The Medion Signium 27 S1 isn't going to turn the computing world upside down, but it's a surprisingly capable all-in-one desktop with a sensible price tag
- Heartstopper Forever is the best farewell that fans could have hoped for as new Netflix movie makes Nick and Charlies the most vulnerable — and adult — they've ever been
July 16
- TobenONE UDS060 review: This compact 11-in-1 USB-C dock is one of the smallest I've ever tested
- The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 (Gen II) Lumi is a good Android-toting Kindle Scribe alternative, but it disappoints in a couple of key areas
July 15
- Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Gen 2 review: full-power RTX 5090 performance in a slim 16-inch chassis
July 14
- RayNeo X3 Pro review: These AI+AR Smart Glasses are technically impressive, but far from easy to use
- Bambu Lab A2L review: This 3D printer makes large-format printing look easy
- MelGeek Made68 Ultra V2 review: a heavy duty keyboard with a high price
- The Dreame Z30 Pro Aqua cordless stick vac-and-mop is a versatile floor cleaning combo for both vacuuming and light mopping duties
July 13
- TeraBox AI review
- Brave Leo AI review
- I compared the affordable Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 lens with Fujifilm’s legendary 90mm f/2 portrait optic — I have one surprising favorite
- HuggingChat AI review
- The Dimplex Rechargeable Cordless Desk Fan is a good go-anywhere fan, but you might want to play some music to drown out its drone
- I watched the highly anticipated Evil Dead Burn but the horror movie relies too heavily on gore and neglects the lore
- Express AI review
- Lumo AI review
- Duck.ai by DuckDuckGo review
- DeepSeek AI review
July 12
- Don't bother buying the Switch 2's official N64 controller — get 8BitDo's brilliant take on it instead
- Marshall’s new big and bullish home speaker is just as much of a delight on the eyes as it is on the ears, and it blew me away with its rumbling bass and amp-inspired aesthetic
July 11
- Austrian Audio’s new ‘semi-open-back’ wired headphones are named like some sort of hired assassin, but I tested them and if you want layered audio, they’re 'The Arranger' for you
- Oukitel WP68 Air review: A slim rugged phone for daily use with all the pros and cons that entails
July 10
- I tested PSB's new stereo speaker system and the punchy sound and compact styling are a delight, but don't bother if you listen to a lot of vinyl
- Mistral Vibe review
- Kimi AI review
- HIX.ai review
- Garmin Forerunner 170 review: A solid running watch with no surprises
- Toshiba N300 4TB NAS HDD review: Can the extra cost over its rivals be justified by its performance?
- The Westies arrives on MGM+ this weekend — you won't remember watching it in three months time, but this Irish mobster true story is fun while it lasts
- Asus ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 review: a slimmer SFF-ready RTX 5090 for creators who need flagship performance and 32GB of VRAM
July 9
- Amazfit Active 3 Premium review — Premium performance, just without the price
- I took over 1,000 shots with the Sony RX10 V across my kid’s sports day, a bird photography trip and more – here’s how Sony’s surprise new superzoom performed
- The Alienware AW3426DW is easily the best 34-inch ultrawide OLED I've ever used, and it's made me want to abandon my 45-inch monitor
- Razer wants the Seiren V3 Pro to be the ultimate gaming mic, but you probably don’t need it
- I've watched all of Little House on the Prairie and finally understand why Netflix rebooted the classic Western drama — but it's a shame that new episodes look exactly like every other show on the streamer
July 8
- I reviewed Sony's new mid-range Dolby Atmos soundar, and while I love some features, overall its one step forward and two steps back
- Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced feels like the definitive, modern way to play one of the best games in the series
July 7
- Asus ProArt PA32KCX review: Over $8K for a 32-inch 8K monitor and a whole lot of dimming zones
- Marshall’s new home speaker is a bass beast and has a delicious design — I just wish it had this one feature
- Geekom GeekBook M16 business laptop review
- I tested Noble’s new ‘budget’ earbuds and I'd love to say they'll wow audiophiles, but it’s impossible to keep them in long enough to know
July 6
- Geekom GeekBook X16 Pro review: A business laptop offering older but still potent Intel hardware to those working to a budget
- The MSI Raider 16 Max HX delivers on gaming performance and packs an excellent display, but the build quality leaves a lot to be desired
- OneRep Review
- MacPaw Moonlock antivirus review
- Dell 27 Plus S2725HSM review: An ultra-simple 1080p business monitor for work
July 5
- ‘All frequencies are clear and balanced’: the sound of this budget gaming headset impressed me, but it’s not without a few flaws
- Tenda BE5010 i36 Access Point review: Wi-Fi 7 hardware isn’t always expensive — that’s what I learned from testing Tenda's business-focused AP
- Apolosign 32-inch Smart Portable TV review: An implausible 4K fusion of an Android tablet on wheels for presentations, signage, and marketing
- ‘I’ll struggle to play in handheld mode without it now’: This Switch 2 grip case has saved me from neck pain — and it might save your console from damage, too
- ‘Simple but reasonably effective’: This Joy-Con 2 grip is good value for money — but one feature prevents me from recommending it wholeheartedly
- The EZVIZ EP4 is a great home security camera for renters — but its facial recognition won't stop it from spamming you with alerts when you come home
- D-Link G572 review: This SIM-ready 5G router is a valuable fallback for my weak home internet
July 4
- Unihertz Titan 2 Elite review: This 5G business phone with a BlackBerry-style keyboard made my mobile work feel faster
- TCL PlayCube review: I used this portable projector for business presentations and watching movies, and it’s brilliantly simple
- The new Blink Outdoor 2K+ is a sharper budget camera to protect your property, with one frustrating catch
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16V Gen 3 review: This mobile workstation might just be the Goldilocks of the ThinkPad line-up right now
- Bose’s chic Lifestyle Ultra speaker works fantastically over Wi-Fi and with surprising height to the sound, which is why the ‘vanilla’ Bluetooth support is a bit of a let down
July 3
- ErgoDriven Tempo Automatic Standing Desk review: An impressively well-built desk that actively encourages you to sit and stand
- Dell 27 Plus QHD USB-C S2725DC review: A perfect budget business monitor for every kind of office
- I was surprised by how well Keychron’s new mouse performed — but one aspect might disappoint FPS players
- Xerox C255a review: I much prefer Xerox’s reboot of Lexmark’s laser printer
- AFERIY Nomad 1800 Pro with Expansion Battery review
- Redodo battery and accessories review
July 2
- Uplift Parsons review: A dream standing desk that fits almost any workspace with elegance and ease
- Asus ProArt PZ14 review: This surprisingly powerful tablet PC transformed my creative workflow
- I tested the affordable Ruko U11Mini 4K drone — and it's no match for DJI's new flyer
- Porkbun review 2026
- Bosgame VTI-490 review: This mini PC packs in more power than expected and handled network editing like a workstation
- Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD review: One of the simplest and cheapest hardware-encrypted drive for protecting files I've ever tested
- Garmin Forerunner 70 review: Substantial upgrades that come at a cost
July 1
- Plugable 10-in-1 USB-C Hub review: This sleek and durable dock transformed my two-port laptop into a capable desktop workstation
- The Razer Iskur V2 NewGen gaming chair shows that for premium comfort you really do have to pay a premium price
- GMKtec NucBox K17 review: A highly capable AI mini PC that balances performances for day-to-day office tasks
- ‘It tracked flawlessly across every surface I tested’ — this productivity and gaming mouse I reviewed is almost as good as my all time fave, thanks to its sky-high 30,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling rate
- Rhythm Heaven Groove review: the most bizarre game of 2026 is a hit
- Base44 no-code review
- Vercel v0 no-code review
- Bolt no-code review
- Replit no-code review
- Emergent no-code review
- Easemate.ai review
- I expected to hate Enola Holmes 3, but the new Netflix movie and Millie Bobby Brown are incredibly entertaining — despite some laughable flaws

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