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May 2026

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May 31
- I've spent 25 hours with this 8K-polling games controller: it's been great for Arc Raiders, not so great for my PC
- I've been using the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion for a month, and I don’t think the iPhone 17e or Samsung Galaxy A57 can touch it for value
- Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 review: An Android business tablet for those who need a more flexible rugged form factor than a phone
May 30
- I spent two weeks with the gorgeous Philips Café Aromis espresso machine, and creating delicious custom coffees has never been so much fun
- 'A great OLED TV with a few frustrations': I reviewed the LG B6, and it brings some much needed extra brightness to the B-series for HDR punch — but it's a shame a few things hold back it from perfection
- I wasn't convinced that the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike would be that special, but I was wrong: this is a revolution for gaming mice
- ‘The switches are surprisingly heavy’ — I didn’t expect Keychron’s new analog keyboard to feel like it did, and that’s both good and bad news
- ‘Take your hand-crafted coffee to the next level’ — I tested Meraki’s prosumer espresso machine and its smart features helped me pour manual barista-quality coffees time and again
- Ugreen Maxidok 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station review: Mass-market appeal for those with TB5 or USB4v2 ports
- According to my six-year-old, the Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids Battery Toothbrush is a big success — and it's more eco- and wallet-friendly than many other kids' brushes out there
- 'Doubtless the best noise-cancelling iPhone headphones on the planet': I tested AirPods Max 2 and they really are that good — here's why
May 29
- The Razer Viper V4 Pro took me back to basics, and you know what? Maybe that's all a gaming mouse should be
May 28
- LincPlus LincStation E1 NAS review: An impressive 2+2 bay NAS — but the LincOS still feels like it's in development
- ‘One of the best in its price range’ — the Xiaomi 17T Pro improves on an already excellent sub-flagship formula
- 'There's nothing else like it on the water' — the HoverAir Aqua drone is practically a must-buy for solo watersports fans
- Oscal Pilot 6 review: A durable design and added extras make this a serious contender in the rugged phone market
- I tested the flagship Samsung HW-Q990H Dolby Atmos soundbar, and while it sticks to the formula of its predecessors, it still sets the bar for soundbars in 2026
May 27
- Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro review: A slim, powerful Apple Watch alternative
- Backrooms review: A24's liminal horror is the perfect adaptation of the creepypasta, and die-hard fans will adore it
- Chuwi AuBox X 256V mini PC review: A microcosm of where small PC designs are heading under the current price pressures
- ‘We’ve seen this movie already’ — the RedMagic 11S Pro is blazing fast and games like a champ, but it's far too similar to its predecessor
- Keurig's K-Mini Mate is a no-frills compact coffee maker that packs a serious flavor punch
- Seagate IronWolf 8TB review: There are good reasons that Seagate is still selling this internal NAS drive, but none are its price
May 26
- Acer ProDesigner PE160WUT review: A high-res, high-refresh OLED portable monitor let down by its anti-glare display
- Bosgame P4 Ultra review: Nothing here convinces me that AMD Zen 3 is sufficiently exciting for the current mini PC market
- Camp Snap’s upgraded screen-free retro compact camera hits the right notes, and I love how affordable it is
- 007 First Light delivers a blockbuster Bond origin story packed with spycraft, stealth and explosive action set pieces
- Geekom A9 Max mini PC (2026) review: The latest update to the powerful AI mini PC is a desktop-class computer with workstation-level performance
- I gamed with MSI's new 4K QD-OLED monitor and it was the eye-popping HDR experience I've been waiting for
- Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 review: A robust ergonomic office chair with more features than you probably know what to do with
May 25
- ‘It succeeds in painting an idyllic picture of vanlife’ — I loved my time in Outbound’s wilderness, but a few bumps in the road made me want to cut my trip short
- ‘An impressive phone that punches above its price’ — I tested the Honor 600 and was blown away by its blazing display, epic battery life, and occasionally uncanny AI
- The TerraMow V1000 robot lawn mower is the perfect wire-free lawnbot for newbies and technophobes
May 24
- With 4G connectivity in addition to the usual Wi-Fi, the IMOU AOV PT is the ideal security camera for large properties
May 23
- The Shark Powerdetect Speed delivers superb cleaning in short bursts, and with a mess-reducing auto-empty dock, it's superb value
- ‘Pure, beautiful minimalism’: the reMarkable Paper Pure delivers a flawless pad-and-pen experience — but I still can't believe there's no frontlight
May 22
- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed review: Apple TV's new thriller features Tatiana Maslany's best role since Orphan Black
- Passenger review — this predictable road trip horror movie crashes and burns
- The Xiaomi 15T is an impressive mid-ranger that feels way more premium than the Google Pixel 10a
- The world's greatest laptop… almost. Dell's 2026 XPS 16 lands almost every blow perfectly, with only one exception: the ports
- I tried Samsung’s huge Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, and its disappointing chipset lets down an otherwise fantastic media and gaming machine
- MSI Roamii BE Pro Wi-Fi mesh system review: affordable, fast Wi-Fi 7
May 21
- I loved a lot of things about the Dell XPS 14 (2026), but it won't make me ditch my MacBook Pro... yet
- ‘Nothing short of nightmarish’: Xiaomi's Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has some of the worst software I’ve ever used — but its display, cameras, and battery life are undeniably impressive
- Huawei's new 'premium budget' smartwatch could be the fitness tracker to buy this year — even over the upcoming Fitbit Air
- Gigabyte’s latest OLED gaming monitor looks like a dream, but living with it was more complicated
May 20
- This Nintendo Switch 2 controller might just be the worst I've used — with input lag issues, long-winded pairing, and random disconnections seriously holding it back
- I'm an analog photography nut, and this cheap compact is as close as a digital camera has come to capturing the feel of shooting film
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight makes a bold attempt to recreate what made the Arkham games so good
May 19
- I tested Sony’s most expensive wireless headphones ever to see if they're really worth the money, and I love the ‘exceptionally expansive, and almost hypnotic audio’ — but they come with downsides
- ‘Every keystroke scratches a very specific part of my brain’ — I reviewed the Epomaker P65 mechanical keyboard and it’s a typist’s dream with a wonderful sound profile
- I watched The Mandalorian and Grogu in IMAX — and this isn't the way to revive Star Wars on the big screen after a seven-year absence
- I spent hours uncovering secrets in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and despite its low difficulty, I can see it being a hit with players of all ages
- Want on-ears with the benefits of ANC? Marshall’s new headphones could be the perfect fit — here’s how I rate them after weeks of testing
- I tested the Insta360 Mic Pro and its noise cancelling is best in class — but its two headline features are more niche than they sound
- Obsession review — I couldn't have wished for a more disturbing, heart-pounding horror movie if I'd tried
- I gamed with MSI's new 34-inch QD-OLED panel and now I never want to use an LCD monitor again
- The Keurig K-Crema high-pressure coffee maker produces creamy, smooth brews with speed and ease
May 18
- The AndaSeat Phantom 4 Pro brings a lot to the table, but comfort takes a back seat for impressive ergonomics
- ‘The key switches have an immensely satisfying thwock’ — I reviewed Keychron’s gratifyingly clacky keyboard and it’s a beautifully constructed but hefty beast that I'm loving for my home office
- I tested the new Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition for a week, and it's dressed to impress — and priced to match
- Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is a masterful Disco Elysium successor
- I tested this MSI gaming mouse and it has some interesting aspects — but it’s the price that really stands out
May 17
- 'It's so much more than a standard desk fan' — I reviewed Meaco's upgraded Pro air circulator and was blown away by its power, silence and smarts
- 'I wanted to love these and in the right environment, I almost did' — I tested JLab's groundbreaking open over-ear headphones, and they're a brilliant concept let down by reality
- The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 takes everything great about the original and almost perfects it
- The GameSir G8+ MFi fixed basically every complaint I had with the original
May 16
- ‘I can't think of a more portable 16-inch gaming laptop’ — MSI’s new Stealth model has all the power without the bulk
- The Dyson HushJet Compact Air Purifier is powerful, quiet, and proof that good things do come in small(ish) packages
May 15
- ‘So close to brilliant’ — I reviewed the Corsair Vanguard Air 99 wireless keyboard and it was almost everything I wanted
May 14
- I've spent a week reviewing the Motorola Razr Fold 2026 and think it's a good foldable flagship start, but I have some notes
- The Motorola Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup edition is a limited edition flip phone that's actually worth buying
- Forza Horizon 6 is magnificent, and one new feature cements it as my favorite in the series to date
- BLUETTI Elite 400 review
- Dutton Ranch review: Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler's return to Paramount+ is nothing like Taylor Sheridan-led Yellowstone — think The Madison meets Landman instead
May 13
- I tested the Sony A7R VI and it’s perfect — seriously, Sony can stop making cameras now
- JBL Go 5 review: the best tiny Bluetooth speaker
May 12
- Saros may lack some of Returnal’s sting, but its madness-inducing journey is every bit as engrossing
May 11
- Directive 8020 is Dark Pictures' most ambitious entry yet – and its most forgiving
- These bookshelf speakers just replaced basically every part of my hi-fi set-up in one fell swoop — after months of testing, I really appreciate the Edifier M90's sheer range of connectivity
May 10
- Rivals season 2 review: Jilly Cooper bonkbuster is still as steamy as ever — but troubling tensions take over in first three-episode release
- I’ve been testing controllers for half a decade, and not a single budget option has impressed me like the 8BitDo Pro 3
- BenQ RD280UG review: A monitor that makes 3:2 displays cool again, and I love the built-in lighting
- The Division Resurgence proves that looter-shooters can work supremely on phones — and it’s converted me to being a mobile gamer
May 9
- I spent 10 days testing the iFi GO Link 2 — and this little DAC delivers an enormous audio upgrade for your phone or laptop audio at a great price
- IceWhale ZimaBoard 2 mini NAS review
- I spent two weeks with the OnePlus 15R, and it's forever raised my expectations for smartphone battery life
- Ugreen DXP4800 Pro 4-bay NAS review: A subtle upgrade from the Plus model, yet these changes have significant implications for this network-attached storage device
- FlexiSpot C7 Morpher review: An office chair that blends into every other, but perhaps that's the point
- I spent weeks testing the TCL QM8L TV, and I'm a believer in its new SQD mini-LED technology — this is a stunning TV for a great price, with just a couple of notable quirks
May 8
- The Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub monitor is the kind of display I always wished was possible, and now it's in my office
- I tested the DJI Osmo Mobile 8P — and DJI has fixed the one thing holding its smartphone gimbal back
May 7
- The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine is excellent — and now I think all manual machines should feature flat-bottomed porta filters
May 6
- I tested the LG C6 over two weeks — it's a notable upgrade over its predecessor, and sets the bar for mid-range OLED TVs in 2026
- The Hoover HF3 DynamicClean is a feather-light budget cordless stick vacuum that gets the basics right
- Sender review 2026
- The Philips Norelco i9000 Prestige Ultra Day & Night delivers flagship rotary shaving with a sci-fi twist
- The Onyx Boox Palma 2 Pro is the phone-sized color ereader I never knew I wanted, but it won't suit everyone
- Mouse P.I. for Hire on Nintendo Switch 2 review: a neat boomer shooter let down by poor performance
May 5
- ‘Frankly absurd’ — I reviewed the Keychron V1 Ultra 8K and loved its ridiculously epic 660-hour battery life and sky-high 8,000Hz max polling rate
- BLUETTI FridgePower review
- DJI Power 1000 Mini review
May 4
- ‘More powerful and versatile than any other personal fan I’ve tested’ — I reviewed Shark’s 3-in-1 portable fan and have never experienced so many different kinds of cooling
- IKEA's donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp shines candy-colored light anywhere in your home, though the app experience isn't quite as sweet
- I tested the Hoover HL2 TurboStyle — a lightweight upright vacuum cleaner that punches above its weight, mostly
- I loved how many features this affordable gaming soundbar has, but audiophiles might want to look elsewhere
- I wanted to love the Logitech G512 X, but two keyboards in one don't always add up to a single great product
- I’ve been using the compact Kenwood MultiPro Go food processor for months and I can’t get over how quick and efficient it is for its size and price
- IceWhale ZimaCube 2 Personal Cloud NAS review: A modern, high-performance network-attached storage device with plenty of room to grow
May 3
- I've been gaming on my phone with the GameSir G8 Galileo, and it's the closest I've come to replacing my console
- The Laifen P3 Pro is a fantastic travel shaver with great battery life, but not suitable for more beardy users
- "Despite the name, they lack nuance" I've got a hearing impairment, so I tried the high-tech Nuance Audio smart glasses to see if they really can help me hear better without the hassle of a hearing aid
May 2
- The Nacon RIG R8 Spectre Pro HS proves that headsets can still be great value in 2026

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