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October 2026

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October 27
- PrivacyHawk data removal service review
- Sennheiser's Accentum Clip open earbuds are an impressive debut with convincing sound quality, but occasional connectivity issues let them down
- Phantom Blade Zero offers up thrilling combat and an engrossing atmosphere in one of the year’s best action games
- Logitech Yeti 2: A worthy successor to a legendary mic
- IDX Complete identity theft protection review
- I used the De'Longhi Magnifica Start for three weeks — it makes great coffee, but testing it revealed a few frustrating quirks
- I spent over two weeks with the Amazon Kindle (2026) — and it's like reading an old book with a new cover
- The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC takes the best-sounding planar-magnetic gaming headset I’ve ever used and makes it even more special
October 26
- ClearNym data removal service review
- The Oppo Pad 5 Pro is an iPad Air-rivaling Android tablet with a refreshingly reasonable price tag
- Cloaked data removal service review
- Movavi Video Editor 27 review
October 25
- This well-built Topping DAC has a packed feature-set and makes a real difference to a desktop system, but it just… doesn't grab me by the lapels
- Seagate One Touch 4TB hard drive review: Impressive transfer speeds for a HDD, but it's the bundled software that really makes this portable drive stand out
- Boulies EP600 office chair review: So good it almost dethrones our top mid-range desk chair
- I lived with this Lavazza milk frother for a month, and I was wowed by its delicious results, phenomenal ease of use, and low price — here’s why you should buy it
- 'The ultimate handheld experience': this is the most versatile Switch 2 handheld controller I’ve ever used — but you’ll need strong arms to use it comfortably
October 24
- GMKTec NucBox EVO-X1 Pro mini PC review: Small box, lots of power, but not inexpensive
- I tried to ignore this stereo speaker system's background hiss and focus on the admittedly spacious, punchy sound, but it's hard to forgive its low-rent remote
- The VZMORE AX9 Max AI is a stylish AI-ready mini PC with powerful processing and a hefty price tag
- Frontier X2 review: the heart rate monitor I actually prefer using over the Polar H10
- No up-firing speakers, no problem: the JBL Bar 800MK2 soundbar shocked me with just how good its virtual Dolby Atmos sounded, and I can’t get enough of its thunderous bass — here’s why it's a sure-fire hit
October 23
- The Apple Watch Series 12 is the best mainline version of the wearable in years, and a compelling upgrade option — for most users
- Khadas Mind Pro review: This modular mini PC is innovative, but its full potential is only reached with expensive optional extras
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: Once again top of the heap, with revamped health tools and another battery boost
- Beyerdynamic’s Aventho Y headphones are well-designed and boast excellent ANC, but sadly their sonic performance leaves a lot to be desired
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 (ET-2950) ink tank printer review: I’d buy Epson’s entry-level EcoTank for its crisp low cost pages
- Modern Warfare 4 is Call of Duty firing on all cylinders with the best campaign in years and an incredible multiplayer offering
- Hands on: I tested the pocket-sized Sigma FP2 — the 6K full-frame camera is a wonder of design, but it's not for everyone
- I've spent weeks typing on Razer's new $50 mechanical keyboard, and it might be the ideal starter board
October 22
- I tested WiiM’s first ever Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it's a solid Sonos rival with expansive sound and a quirky display — but it's not quite perfect
October 21
- SteelSeries claims to have cracked ‘infinite’ battery life for wireless gaming mice — but there’s one big price to pay
- Clayface review: Tom Rhys Harries shines in solidly sculpted body horror comic book flick that puts James Gunn's cinematic universe approach to its most daring test yet
- No goggles or motion controller needed — is Antigravity's new wearable Follow Me kit the ultimate way to fly a 360-degree drone?
- After testing the Oppo Find X10, I’m confused as to why a phone this good doesn’t carry the ‘Pro’ name
- I've been using the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max for weeks, and I'm in love with its three (yes, three) 200MP cameras
- I spent a week with the Apple iPhone Duo — and yes, it was worth the wait
October 20
- Acer Googlebook 14 review: not just a super-powered Chromebook
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is so fun, it even makes thumb wrestling feel thrilling — better motion controls and more reasons to keep replaying make this one of the best Switch 2 multiplayer games since Mario Kart
- The Resident Evil 4 remake is a masterpiece, and it runs decently well on Nintendo Switch 2 — but it has a few visual gremlins to contend with
October 19
- The Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid brings incredible esports performance to an approachable, compact gaming keyboard that's simply a joy to use
- Ahrefs Brand Radar review
- Hands on: The Ugreen HomeAgent HA100 delivers local AI in a new and curious form
October 18
- I tested Sony’s beefy party speaker with customizable lighting and new rounded woofers, and it absolutely blew my socks off — here’s why I’d buy it
- Say goodbye to plastic pod waste: the Lavazza Tabli uses pressed coffee tablets to make quick, rich espresso that tastes genuinely fresh
- LiberNovo Omni Pro Dynamic Ergonomic Office Chair review: This may be my endgame chair for peak performance
- I’ve played EA Sports FC 27 for a month and have finally come around to its sweeping Career mode changes
October 17
- I tested the Sony Bravia 9 II for weeks. It’s the best mini-LED TV of 2026, and a ‘showcase for what RGB can do’ — and it takes the fight to OLED
- Crystal Lake review: Peacock's Friday the 13th prequel series is a must-watch this Halloween
- I spent two weeks with those wacky headphone-loudspeaker hybrids, but they're the easiest 'pass' recommendation in a long time
- Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Gen 11 Aura Edition review: A 15-inch OLED creator powerhouse with little to no compromises
October 16
- Uplift V3 L-shaped standing desk review: Beautifully built for a workstation setup
- Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Gen 11 Aura Edition review: A creative studio that fits in your backpack
- I've reviewed the Sony ECM-W5 — it's a pricey wireless mic with a trick that no rival from DJI and Rode can match
- The Wyze BodyScan smart scale redefines what is possible at a budget price point
- The Mova V70 Ultra Complete is one of the most expensive robot vacuums I've tested — and it proves you don't always get what you pay for
October 15
- Ugreen NASync IDX6011 Pro review: This might be the ultimate NAS for creatives and small businesses
- Hip to be square: Marshall packed a whole lot of power, panache and pizzazz into its smallest party speaker yet — and yes, it looks good on the dance floor
- Hostinger Reach email marketing review: I’d start small and check the limits
October 14
- Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) review: Still the gold standard for business
- I tested affordable Sony headphones with ANC, powerful bass, and plentiful battery life — here’s whether I’d recommend them after weeks of use
- I love a cozy game as much as the next gamer, but even I found this enjoyable off-roading game a little too aimless sometimes
- I wish the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike had more upgrades to justify the X3 name, but it's still one of the best competitive gaming mice right now
- Formlabs Form Studio 1 resin 3D printer review
- The 70mai 4K A900 Ultra dash cam captures some of the best-quality footage I’ve seen from a twin-camera mid-range model
- HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 4701 laser printer review
October 13
- I blasted through undead fiends in the Resident Evil 3 remake on Nintendo Switch 2, and this brief action-heavy horror holds up very nicely — here’s why I’d recommend it
- Uplift 4-leg standing desk review: This might just be the only desk you'll ever need
- Halloween is just around the corner, and now Switch 2 owners can experience the Resident Evil 2 remake on the go — here’s why you need to play this survival horror masterpiece on Nintendo's hybrid console right now
- I spent 16 hours killing vampires and dodging traps in Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and had a bloody good time
October 12
- Valor Mortis brings the Souls-like to a new perspective that fans of Sekiro and Lies of P will love — if you can look past its frustrating flaws
- VisionQuest review: Paul Bettany and James Spader delight as the MCU’s best new double act in emotionally rich and subversive Marvel TV show on Disney+
- Technics' EAH-A1000 over-ear headphones boast supreme comfort and class and will unearth oodles of detail in your music; they're just a little too civil, sonically speaking
October 11
- I tested the smallest model in Sony’s new ULT Tower line, but don’t be fooled, it's a bass behemoth with impeccable features and a ton of connectivity options
- Oscal Pilot 8 review: a rugged phone that succeeds in feeling like a normal one
- The Ninja Crispi Microwave is an incredibly versatile air fryer and microwave combo that will transform the way you cook
- Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ AS6702T v2 review: Faster networking in a familiar two-bay formula, but the competition has moved on
- I pursued Lu Bu in Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered and was swiftly reminded how brutal this series used to be
October 10
- The business-focused HP EliteBook X G2i laptop is expensive, but after two weeks of testing I didn’t want to give up its keyboard
- I thoroughly recommend these discreet passive speakers' impeccable design and detailed sound — but you need a small room to enjoy them properly
- Carrie review: Mike Flanagan's Prime Video series is an emotionally-driven, modern retelling with changes that will certainly divide fans
- The improvements in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered are so strong that it felt like playing again for the very first time
October 9
- I tested the MSI Pro Max Edge AI+ mini PC and its offline AI performance seriously impressed me
- My favorite open earbuds just got a sequel, and while I’m a fan of their higher-res audio and ultra-compact redesign, there’s a catch — here’s whether I’d buy them
- Minecraft Dungeons 2 is an okay approximation of 'Diablo for kids' that's sorely in need of more depth
October 8
- eRoaming eSIM (2026) review
- Maya Mobile eSIM (2026) review: The eSIM I’d take abroad, but never take alone
October 7
- I tried Midea’s 5L Induction Rice Cooker for two months and found it can easily replace my multicooker
October 6
- I replaced my phone camera with the OM System PEN for a month — and discovered the beginner camera of the year
October 4
- After two weeks of testing, the Earfun Pro X headphones reminded me of the new Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen), except they cost half the price
- I tested this Switch 2 travel bag, and it’s one of the most comfortable I’ve used — but I was even more impressed with its storage space
October 3
- I tested Noble’s elite triple-driver wireless headphones and they offer some of the most hypnotic, spacious sound I’ve ever heard — if you can afford them
- I hate charging my phone, but this new model from Anker somehow makes it feel fun — and it’s easy to recommend after weeks of testing
October 2
- Gears of War: E-Day feels like it came straight out of a time machine from 2006 — and the Xbox 360 vibes only made me love it more
- The Fairphone 6 Plus is the first real eco-friendly phone offered to US buyers in years — I just wish it wasn't so expensive
- Over 25 hours later, Star Wars: Galactic Racer proves that the roguelike framework can excel in a racing game — and has cemented itself as one of my top games of 2026
October 1
- ‘One of the most successful one-box spatial audio solutions around’ — the immersive Dolby Atmos sound the Focal Mu-so Hekla drenched me in was astounding, although its price is similarly staggering
- I’ve tested the Bird Buddy 2 for six months — its app is joyful, but a premium price and small quirks keep this 2K solar smart feeder from flying even higher
- RunStar 8E SmartScan Pro review: My whole family tested this Withings BodyScan 2 smart scale rival for weeks — it delivered similar results and costs half the price
- Cambridge's new cheap hi-res earbuds are every bit worthy of their humble price tag — despite one minor sonic flaw

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