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October 2025

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October 16
- HP OmniBook 5 14-inch (2025) review: Incredible battery life and a top-tier display at an affordable price
- Not heard of new Netflix movie Train Dreams? Come for the A-list cast, stay for the heartbreaking story
- I reviewed Marshall's first ever party speaker and it sounds as beautiful as it looks – but at some cost
October 15
- Nanoleaf LED face mask review: fantastic value for money, but only by cutting some corners
- I tested Epson’s top portable projector, and it’s got a fun design but average performance
- Asus ROG Xbox Ally X doesn't fix Windows 11 on handhelds, but it's a step in the right direction
October 14
- I tested these brilliant OneOdio over-ears and they're now my favorite budget headphones – by a mile
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A is the Pokémon game I always wanted, and with some fine tuning it could be perfect
- I used the Bambu Lab P2S for over 300 hours, and here's why it's almost perfect
- I treated myself to a premium Philips electric razor – here’s my six month review
October 13
- I swapped all of my kitchen appliances for this one high tech gadget, and it's already making me cook more often
- Meze Audio 105 Silva are the bucolic listening headphones audiophiles will adore – the Romanian answer to ‘hygge’
October 12
- Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter scratched my JRPG itch in the best way, and is easily one of 2025’s greatest remakes
- I tested the LaCie Rugged SSD4 - and it's blindingly quick, I found that speed comes at a cost
October 11
- I tested the Freewell Real Locking filter kit, and now it’s my go-to filter system for photography and video
- Audiophiles on a budget need to buy these wireless earbuds now – I've tested them and they're the real deal
- The CMF Watch 3 Pro by Nothing is an expensive-looking, super-cheap smartwatch
- I reviewed the GlocalMe Numen Air - and the compelling argument for this mobile hotspot collapses when confronted with a cheap 5G smartphone that uses eSIMs
October 10
- The Xiaomi 15T Pro may borrow from the competition, but I love it anyway
- Nintendo's official all-in-one Switch 2 case may be rammed full of storage space, but is it really worth its high asking price?
October 9
- Battlefield 6 is incredibly fun in multiplayer, but you shouldn’t expect much from its campaign
- Bowers & Wilkins' new elite over-ear ANC headphones more than justify their price tag in this class-leading way...
- I tested the Kiwibit Beako Smart Bird Feeder camera, and it's a polished first effort with reliable AI bird detection skills
October 8
- Pineapple Builder website builder review 2025
- Affordable, rugged, feature-packed – the OM System OM-5 II is a dream travel camera
October 7
- Star Wars: Beyond Victory somehow makes VR podracing boring, and I don’t understand how
- Panasonic's new 100-500mm is a five-star ultra-telephoto zoom that fills a key gap in its lens range
- I tested this rugged SSD in water, dirt and a backpack – and it still works perfectly
October 6
- The 8BitDo Arcade Controller is a great introduction to leverless fighting game controllers
- I've reviewed 20 dash cams this year, and 70mai's premium 4K T800 now tops the lot as my premium pick
- Sihoo M56C-V2 ergonomic office chair review
- I reviewed the GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra - and this mini PC has serious potential for the price
- I tested the Creality K2 Pro and it's the most reliable 3D printer I’ve used
October 5
- I tested the Uplift V3 Standing Desk and everything I loved about the previous models is upgraded and updated
- This rugged SSD survived my bag, pocket, and a few drops - but I'm still wary of the build quality
- I used the GMKtec M3 Ultra for work and editing - and it's near-perfect for the office
- I reviewed the 8849 Hike rugged phone and with a big battery and built-in flashlight it's perfect for adventures
- I tested the GMKtec NucBox K12 and I think developers and creators will love the expansive upgrade potential
- Working on the HP EliteBook 8 G1a is a good experience, but I think it can be hard to justify the cost of this Ryzen AI business laptop
October 4
- LiberNovo Omni office chair review
- I tested the Lexar Workflow Go and it’s now essential to my on-location shoots
- I reviewed the ZBook Ultra G1a 14 - and somehow HP forced a mobile workstation into an ultrabook chassis
- I reviewed Adobe Premiere and saw the future of video editing on the iPhone
- Like a detective novel, reviewing the Asus ExpertBook P3 came with an unexpected twist
- I'm a big fan of 5K displays for Macs and the stunning but flawed Philips 27E3U7903 is a much cheaper alternative to Apple's Studio display
- The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is much more than just a video doorbell – but remember it's not waterproof
- Testing the HP EliteBook X G1a 14 revealed an AI-centric business laptop designed for early adopters
- Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro review: a sumptuous, well-priced wearable
- I reviewed the TP-Link Omada EAP772-Outdoor and it seamlessly provided comprehensive Wi-Fi 7 coverage inside and out
- Nanoleaf's first ever floor lamp has transformed my living room lighting – I just wish the app was easier to use
October 3
- The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera gets the job done for GameChat, but it’s not a must-own accessory
- I tested Boya's unique 4-in-1 wireless mic – it does the job of many, with effective AI noise reduction to boot
- I tested Hisense's first RGB mini-LED TV and it delivers exciting picture quality and features, but there are still some setbacks that make its sky-high price a tough sell
October 2
- Hades 2 is a fantastic modern epic – punishing, rewarding, and full of life, even in death
- King of Meat offers brilliant combat and dungeon creation, but its platforming ground me down
- PolarPro's pricey Peter McKinnon Edition II variable ND filter is pretty much flawless, and does the job of several NDs
- I tested NotebookLM and found it very useful for academic, technical, and general research
- After a couple of months with the Garmin MARQ Golfer (Gen 2), there’s no other way to put it: this is the best golf watch on the planet right now
October 1
- I reviewed Edifier’s palm-sized Bluetooth speaker, and it's one of the best small models of the year – here’s why