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- September 18
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- 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
- I tested a top Nintendo Switch 2 screen protector – now my console feels bulletproof
- September 17
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- 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
- 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 DJI Mini 5 Pro is the most impressive sub-250g drone I've tested – trust me, it's definitely worth upgrading for
- 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
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- I wore the Apple Watch SE 3 for a week and it's the best Apple Watch for most people
- I wore the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for 5 days – and it’s a Garmin-rivaling powerhouse
- Apple Watch Series 11 review: Finally, a mainline Apple Watch that can go the distance
- The PowerA Advantage Switch 2 Wired Controller has brilliant lighting, but everything else left me wanting more
- September 15
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- 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
- Using La Pavoni's Europiccola lever espresso machine is a labor of love, but the steep learning curve made me a better at-home barista
- PeopleHR review
- My favorite smart lamp now doubles as a speaker with JBL sound – here’s how it performs
- September 14
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- I made some slick stickers with Munbyn’s latest inkless printer - and it makes light work of labels too
- 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
- I tested the Samsung S85F and it's a great, feature-packed OLED TV at a more affordable price
- I tested these affordable IEMs and they're the ultimate entry-level option for audiophiles – here's why
- I reviewed the Plaud NotePin - and I love this AI-powered voice recorder you can wear anywhere
- September 13
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- Reviewing the HP ProBook 4 G1a, I discovered that it's a punchy platform at an attractive price for corporations, but it's not for power users
- Whoop MG review: the super-premium Whoop option falls flat at this price
- I tested the Sony Bravia Projector 7, and it has the deepest blacks I’ve seen on a 4K projector
- Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 review: fantastic 1440p gaming without a lot of frills, but streamers will love it
- I used the Nighthawk M7 Pro for off-site internet, and now it's an essential I won't go without
- September 11
- September 10
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- I tested Creative's 2.1-channel soundbar – it's impressive for the money, and can be used with a TV or a computer
- I've reviewed more gaming laptops than I can remember, but the new Razer Blade 14 is 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
- I tried the Nikon ZR – the smallest and lightest cinema camera around, with Sony and Canon-beating features
- 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
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- I tested Sony’s latest open earbuds and they had plenty of bass – but still didn’t hit all the right notes
- 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
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- I've been testing the new flagship Dyson for 3 weeks, and it's an excellent vacuum completely undermined by a poorly conceived floorhead
- This cooling pad makes a good first impression – but my tests revealed something that might cool your enthusiasm
- 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
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- I tested Belkin’s affordable Switch 2 screen protector – and it’s hard to find fault with
- 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
- I tested this WavLink docking station and it's made for those who don’t like Thunderbolt ports, but want to connect 10K monitors to their laptop
- Lost Soul Aside is Final Fantasy meets Devil May Cry... and some jank
- I reviewed the Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus - and it may be basic but the price is great for homes and small businesses
- September 6
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- This WiZ smart bulb may not be the brightest, but its colorful LED filament puts a modern twist on a vintage classic
- NBA 2K26 feels like a course correction from last year’s controversial changes
- I tested the AI-enhanced Geekom A9 Max mini PC - and the superb performance makes it a must-have pro-grade office machine
- I reviewed the xTool F2 Ultra dual laser engraver and the more I used it, the more I fell in love
- 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
- I reviewed this 25-inch portable monitor - I just wish it lived up to its huge potential
- September 5
- September 4
- September 3
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- Suri 2.0 Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush review: Upgraded to clean your teeth – and the planet – even better
- 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
- Everybody's Golf Hot Shots is one of the series' better entries, even if its characters are a tad annoying
- 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
- September 1
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- 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
- I tested LG’s new party speaker tuned by will.i.am and I Just Can’t Get Enough – here’s why
- Hell Is Us is a surprisingly enjoyable and accessible semi-soulslike - just don't expect a cheerful story