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December 2025

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December 16
- The Housemaid review: this violent pantomime turns the book into a grotesque nightmare
- Avatar: Fire and Ash is just a flame-filled version of The Way of Water — are we ready to admit that the franchise is getting boring?
- The UPerfect Delta Max touchscreen monitor offers so much potential, but I found it wasn’t quite as straightforward as it should have been in my tests
- Want to run and train an LLM model locally? I found the Minisforum MS-S1 Max mini PC to be an affordable option in my tests
December 15
- I tested out GMKtec NucBox M8 and it's an ideal option for space-restricted offices and packs some serious expansion options
- I tested Leica's divisive M EV1 — it's easier to the eye, but loses some of that rangefinder soul
- Idea Spectrum Realtime Landscaping Pro 2025 review
- Dreame's new Matrix10 Ultra takes robovac smarts to the next level
- Amadeus review: classical music is Bach and better than ever in Sky's retelling of a tumultuous composer rivalry
December 14
- I tested Ring’s new outdoor camera in my garden and was blown away by the picture quality (and high price tag)
December 13
- The Bosch Tassimo Finesse Friendly is a super affordable coffee maker, but beware – there's a catch that means it could cost you in the long run
- I tested the HHKB Professional Classic Type-S — a niche option for those prepared to learn a new keyboard layout to get Topre key mechanisms
- I've found a new favorite pair of sub-$100 cuff-style open earbuds, with some surprisingly premium features
December 11
- I wasn’t convinced there was a need for the LG StanByMe 2 TV – but I’m completely sold on this rollable display after 3 weeks with it
- Goodbye June review: New Netflix movie is a near flawless directorial debut for Kate Winslet — but you’ll cry your eyes out
- Boulies OP180 office chair review: Surprisingly comfortable and built for the workplace
December 10
- I’m a professional photographer and the Manfrotto One is the greatest tripod I’ve ever used
December 9
- I tested the Thinkware U3000 Pro Dash Cam and it has heaps of potential — but it's outshone by affordable rivals
- Fairphone's newest eco-friendly headphones have a feature I wish Bose or Sony would use – and the sound's good too
December 8
- The Honor Magic 8 Lite has the best battery life of any phone I've ever tested – but it's not a total home run
- I enjoyed testing the Doogee S200 Ultra rugged phone - it gets almost everything right but the price
December 7
- I tested Doogee's V Max LR - a rugged phone that's identical to the V Max Play with one big difference that also makes it cheaper
- I reviewed Marshall’s mid-sized Bluetooth speaker and its stereo sound blew me away
- The anime-themed Starforge Systems Frieren PC might be one of the prettiest systems I've ever seen - and the performance is almost as powerful as the elf mage herself
- Forget bulky backpacks, this 9L crossbody bag is my top pick for lightweight camera gear – here's why
- I tested out the Doogee V Max Play - a monster rugged phone built for adventurers (and weight-lifters)
- I tested the AGM G3 Pro and it stands out as a classy rugged phone with a neat thermal camera but it can be way too expensive
- I reviewed the UPerfect UColor T3 and this 4K portable monitor challenges what "portable" means
December 6
- I needed a small NAS for my studio office, and the TerraMaster F2-425 NAS impressed me with size and power
- InnoCN 27in GA27W1Q 4K monitor review
- I've spent 20 years testing hi-fi and these bookshelf speakers are the gateway drug to passive perfection
December 5
- I tested the Hinomi H2 Pro - and this office chair folds in half and has some wild lumbar support
December 4
- The CZUR ET24 Pro isn’t a perfect book scanner, but those who need one don’t have many choices
- I tested the Antigravity 360 drone – and only a sky-high price tag brings this unique DJI rival down to earth
- Apple Final Cut Pro (2025) review
- I installed the TerraMaster D4‑320U into my studio, and it proved to be a fast way to boost on-site data storage
December 3
- The Galaxy S25 FE has all the looks of the Galaxy S25 Plus, but none of the snap
- I tested the world’s first rollable laptop - and the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable's extendable display changed my understanding of what working on the go really means
- I was hoping for Babel Fish realtime audio translation, and while the InnAIO AI Translator T9 is impressive, it's not there yet
- I tested the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG and it's perfectly placed if you want a simple productivity mini PC with onboard AI
- I tested this genuine leather office chair - and the Eureka Ergonomic Nox is the perfect fit for executives
- I tested the Zettlab D6 NAS and with local AI, it's like having a personal assistant to log, document and find my files
- Octopath Traveler 0 is yet another fantastic RPG for the series, but it’s less Octopath than ever
- Finally, I have fast office Wi-Fi over a cellular network, thanks to the Devolo Wi-Fi 6 router - here's my experience testing it
December 2
- Original Prusa Core One L 3D printer review
- FiiO's wired FT13 over-ear headphones offer unique design and an organized sound, they just lack a bit of bite
- This 3-monitor dock lacks aesthetic charm, but when it comes to performance, the StarTech 150US-USB4DockTriple is spot on.
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was worth the wait – even if it occasionally gets lost in the desert
- I tested the new Sony A7 V, and now it's my favorite Sony camera ever