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December 31
- The Hisense L9Q projector beams a bright, refined-looking picture and has incredible built-in sound
- Rotel's bijou integrated amp is small but mighty — and it became my system's pint-sized powerhouse
December 30
- The KEF XIO is pricey but worth it if you want a Dolby Atmos soundbar that’s equally skilled at movies and music
- I tested the Cuisinart FlexPrep 1.1L – a budget-friendly but incredibly powerful food processor
- I love these active speakers' stacked feature-set, but they lag a little in one key area
- This vibrating light-therapy wand is the best part of my skincare routine — and it’s already helping my acne
December 29
- Philips Hue Essential lights are spectacular value, but the originals outshine them in one key way
- Google's new cheap earbuds are its best in years — though it must be said, the bar wasn't especially high
December 27
- Harlan Coben's Run Away is the New Year's Day Netflix binge that will break your brain — especially the final mind-boggling twist
December 26
- Fluffy rice and melt-in-your-mouth meats make the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker my new favorite kitchen appliance
- The Astro A20 X doesn't get any points for originality, but it's still a great gaming headset
- I’ve been playing Plants vs Zombies for years, and this remake is the definitive edition — with a catch
December 25
- Corsair’s new Void v2 MAX Wireless takes one of the best mid-range gaming headsets and makes it even better
- WiiM's first ever wireless speaker hits (almost) all the right notes
December 24
- The Cosori 5L Rice Cooker review is a multifunctional appliance that delivers mixed results
- Yakuza Kiwami review: The Dragon of Dojima’s debut smashes onto Switch 2
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2 review: a highly versatile headset that’s become my daily driver
December 23
- I've been testing this Eufy robovac for two weeks, and it has some of the best mopping I've seen
- I reviewed the Oppo Find X9 Pro, and it’s the maximized flagship for Android lovers
December 22
- Eureka Ergonomic Ark EL Executive Standing Desk
- Dell Pro Max 18 Plus mobile workstation review
December 21
- The Razer Kishi V3 Pro converted me to mobile gaming after a decade on consoles
- This Narwal robot vacuum has an impressive feature list, but just doesn't do as it's told
- Chuwi CoreBook X 7430U laptop review
- JBL Bar 1300MK2 review: an almighty sequel with all the bells and whistles
- Coros Nomad review: No, it’s not a Garmin, but it might even be better
- HP ZBook X G1i mobile workstation review
December 20
- MSI Pro MP165 E6 portable monitor review
- Meze's walnut-cupped wired headphones impress with a bassy sound, but their headband dings my noggin
- UPerfect UColor O Lite portable monitor review
- Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 portable power station review
December 19
- Blacklyte Atlas Lite standing desk review
- Checkr review
- The Competitor is a no-nonsense symmetrical Xbox controller that barely puts a foot wrong
- I tested the Ricoh GR IV compact camera — it’s a surprising upgrade, for good and for bad
- SharpSpring CRM review 2026
- After 13 hours, Dispatch has given me hope that the tell-your-own adventure genre of video games will see a renaissance era
December 18
- Alldocube IWork GT Ultra review
- Salesmate CRM review 2026
- I tested the Enlaps Tikee mini+ 4K timelapse camera – it’s a breeze to use, but the extra costs sure do add up
- HoneyBook CRM review 2026
- Agile CRM review 2026
- The Poco Pad X1 is an excellent budget tablet – but there's a problem
- ACT! CRM review 2026
- Emily in Paris season 5 isn't home sweet Rome, but an Italian holiday from hell — and Marcello is the biggest disappointment of all
- Geekom AX8 Max mini PC review
- The Gozney Dome (Gen 2) might be the ultimate backyard pizza oven – but its pro features come with a steep price tag
December 17
- The Nex Playground is a fine entry-level video game console for preschoolers, elderly individuals and anyone interested in light fitness
- Watch out, Apple – the OnePlus Pad Go 2 just raised the bar for all mid-range tablets
- Nikon ZR review: cinema cameras just got a major new player
- I tested the Sachtler Ace M MS Mk II video tripod, and it's the best set of legs for the modern content creator
- The Honor Band 10 is such good value that I bought one myself, and I’ve been using it every day for months
- Addlink P50 portable SSD review
- I was stunned by the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra robovac's excellent cleaning performance – but it's slightly undermined by minor inefficiencies
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?
- UPerfect Delta Max Touch portable monitor review
- Minisforum MS-S1 Max mini PC review
December 15
- GMKtec NucBox M8 mini PC review
- 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
- HHKB Professional Classic Type-S keyboard review
- 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
- Doogee S200 Ultra rugged phone review
December 7
- Doogee V Max LR rugged phone review
- 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
- Doogee V Max Play rugged phone review
- UPerfect UColor T3 4K portable monitor review
- AGM G3 Pro rugged phone review
December 6
- TerraMaster F2-425 NAS review
- 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
- Hinomi H2 Pro office chair review
December 4
- CZUR ET24 Pro book scanner review
- 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
- TerraMaster D4-320U NAS review
December 3
- The Galaxy S25 FE has all the looks of the Galaxy S25 Plus, but none of the snap
- Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable business laptop review
- InnAIO AI Translator T9 review
- MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG mini PC review
- Eureka Ergonomic Nox office chair review
- Zettlab D6 NAS review
- Octopath Traveler 0 is yet another fantastic RPG for the series, but it’s less Octopath than ever
- Devolo Wi-Fi 6 Router 3600 5G review
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
- StarTech 150 USB4DockTriple laptop docking station review
- 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