Articles by Lloyd Coombes, Freelancer & Podcaster

Naoki Yoshida, better known as Yoshi-P, has reassured fans that he's not done with Final Fantasy 14 yet – and he's not bored of working on it either

By Lloyd Coombes Published 19 September 25

Naoki Yoshida, better known as Yoshi-P, is a busy man, but has confirmed he's still committed to Final Fantasy 14 so fans can rest easy.

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The PS5 Dualsense update I've waited months for is finally here - here's all you need to know

By Lloyd Coombes Published 17 September 25

Your Dualsense just got a lot more capable when it comes to working with multiple devices. Here's how.

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Sony reveals that physical software only accounted for 3% of PlayStation sales in the last year, only further fuelling the fire that the PS6 will continue the embrace of digital gaming

By Lloyd Coombes Published 16 September 25

Physical game sales on PS5 are seemingly going the way of the Dodo, as Sony releases some staggering statistics in its corporate report.

Amid a tidal wave of performance complaints on PC, the first Borderlands 4 patch has arrived to address stability – but no one knows what it does

By Lloyd Coombes Published 15 September 25

Good news, PC fans: Borderlands 4 just got a patch to help with optimization. Still, with no patch notes, it's hard to work out how it does that.

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: Should you upgrade right away?

By Lloyd Coombes Published 9 September 25

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has been announced, but is it worth the upgrade? Here's our take on Apple's latest rugged watches.

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The iPad Pro just turned 10 – and that's why we might get a surprise new M5 version at today's Apple event

By Lloyd Coombes Published 9 September 25

Could a new iPad Pro be announced at Apple's September event? The time is certainly ripe.

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NBA 2K26 feels like a course correction from last year’s controversial changes

By Lloyd Coombes Published 6 September 25

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Strava redesigns its Apple Watch app – just days before the Series 11 launch

By Lloyd Coombes Last updated 4 September 25

Strava just got a huge update on Apple Watch, only days before the new models in Apple's wearables line arrive.

I’ve played hundreds of hours of Helldivers 2 on PS5, and can confirm that it's just as great on Xbox

By Lloyd Coombes Published 2 September 25

Helldivers 2 has dropped onto a new platform, but the Xbox version highlights some growing pains with Arrowhead’s megahit.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World.

Kirby and The Forgotten Land’s Star-Crossed World expansion is a Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade that’s well worth the money

By Lloyd Coombes Published 27 August 25

It might not be the most challenging platformer around, but this updated version of Kirby and The Forgotten Land is worth playing.

A data scientist found the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is more accurate than Garmin, Samsung and even Whoop

By Lloyd Coombes Published 27 August 25

Apple's premium smartwatch is, according to new tests from a data scientists, more accurate at measuring heart rate than its rivals.

What exercises in the gym can help you run up hills? We asked an expert trainer

By Lloyd Coombes Published 22 August 25

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Demo shots showing the Things 3 interface on different Apple devices.

After years of using Things 3, iOS 26 could move me to Reminders

By Lloyd Coombes Published 28 June 25

Apple’s Reminders has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, and it might finally be the time to make the jump.

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on Nintendo Switch 2 is the biggest portable time sink since I was hooked on Animal Crossing

By Lloyd Coombes Published 25 June 25

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a delightful blend of RPG and social sim that respects a player’s time and reciprocates constantly

Why I’m ditching the Steam Deck for the Nintendo Switch 2 for my next summer vacation

By Lloyd Coombes Published 19 June 25

In the battle of the handhelds, the Nintendo Switch 2 wins one very important skirmish: offline mode functionality.

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The watchOS 26 update announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

Could Apple’s new Workout Buddy get me running consistently again? Here’s why I’m so excited about it

By Lloyd Coombes Published 14 June 25

Workout Buddy is the most exciting running improvement Apple’s WWDC could have given me.

Apple watchOS 26: Everything you need to know after WWDC

By Lloyd Coombes Last updated 9 June 25

WWDC 2025 has been and gone, and Apple Intelligence – not to mention the Notes app – has landed on your watch.

Does your Apple Watch support watchOS 26? Here’s the full list of compatible Apple Watches (and which ones will miss out)

By Lloyd Coombes Published 9 June 25

Some Apple Watch models won't be included in the watchOS 26 rollout, which may mean it's time for an upgrade if you want the new features.

Missed out on a Nintendo Switch 2? Here's why the original Switch console might still be worth a look instead

By Lloyd Coombes Published 6 June 25

The Switch 2 launches this week, but there’s still life in Nintendo’s fantastic first hybrid system yet.

Polar announces the Grit X2, and it's luring us away from the Garmin Instinct 3 with full-color maps

By Lloyd Coombes Published 4 June 25

Polar has revealed its new Polar Grit X2, a new rugged outdoor fitness tracker that's more compact and affordable than the Grit X2 pro.

watchOS 12: 3 things I expect to see Tim Cook announce at this year's WWDC 2025

By Lloyd Coombes Published 2 June 25

Could we get Apple Intelligence features on our wrist? It's not as unrealistic as you may think, with watchOS 12 on the horizon.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic reportedly certified – but no mention of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

By Lloyd Coombes Published 29 May 25

Samsung's next watches seem to have leaked, but it appears there won't be an Ultra 2 – at least not yet.

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