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January 2026
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- January 17
- January 16
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- Wavlink WL-UTD58 review: this sleek Thunderbolt 5 dock upgraded my studio setup, but there’s one thing missing
- I tested the ProtoArc Flexer Pro - a comfortable office chair with lumbar support that's going to be divisive
- I tried Fujifilm's wacky new 3-in-1 Instax cinema hybrid – there's no other retro camera like it
- I tested the Bosgame BeyondMax M6 - and this mini PC proved you can have high performance without breaking the bank
- I watched The RIP on Netflix — Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new movie commits too many crimes to be considered a genre great
- January 15
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- This Nintendo Switch 2 case doubles up as a cross-body bag, and I kinda love it
- Just how good can an £89 Android phone be? I tested one to find out
- I've waited 10 long years for the Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS, and it's the 5-star optic to delight Sony macro photographers
- The Audeze Maxwell 2 is an incredible high-end gaming headset – but don’t expect a big upgrade from its predecessor
- Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials on Netflix is a mundane mess that quickly gives away the whodunnit — so Kenneth Branagh’s mediocre Poirot movies can rest easy
- January 14
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- The viral Kodak Charmera is the worst camera I’ve ever used – but it’s so bad and so retro, that I actually love it
- HP Omen Max 16 review: a powerhouse gaming laptop at a compelling price
- I've tested the cool and colorful Ninja BlendBOSS, and making silky smoothies has bever been so much fun
- I tested the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400 - and it's the one piece of office kit I’m investing in this year to keep my paperwork in order
- January 13
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- I watched all of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — and the new HBO Max show is the triumphant underdog tale that HBO's Game of Thrones franchise needs
- Testing the GMKtec NucBox M5 Ultra made me realize just how flexible an entry-level mini PC can be
- Camouflage EZ BirdFeed review: a superb value, smart bird feeder camera that identifies your feathered friends
- These super cheap noise-cancelling headphones boast a 110-hour battery, but I still can't recommend them — here's why
- January 12
- January 11
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- I tested the Insta360 Link 2 pan-and-track webcam - and it's helped me deliver far more engaging online training
- I used the Munbyn AceScan AS01 to track my studio kit, and it’s the easiest scanner I’ve tested
- The Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is smart heating made simple
- The Sony Inzone E9 in-ear gaming headphones are a good choice if you want to buy a pair of earbuds almost exclusively for FPS games
- I tested Ulefone's loudest rugged phone - but while the RugKing offers exceptional value, there are limitations I can't overlook
- I tested the Marinamantra Flow - a standing desk that goes so low you can work while sitting cross-legged on the floor
- I tested the Canon EOS R6 Mark III — it's a near-perfect hybrid camera, with one major drawback
- I've already played Star Wars Outlaws on PS5, but Gold Edition makes it worth revisiting on Nintendo Switch 2
- January 10
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- I tested the Leica Q3 Monochrom – it's a top digital camera for black-and-white photography purists
- I tested the Geekom A7 Max - a mini PC built around a punchy platform, but the installed memory is an issue
- I tested the Alliwava GH8 and rolling out the newer Ryzen technology delivers a truly useful mini PC
- I've never tested a gaming laptop that offers so much for so little — but you’ll have to accept a few flaws
- I can't stop playing Assassin's Creed Shadows on Nintendo Switch 2 now it no longer crashes all the time
- I tested the Dezctop Revon Elite - a quality standing desk with modular organization and accessories like I haven’t seen before
- Goldring's G3 turntable is all about style and convenience, but there's one aspect I wish I could switch off...
- I tested the Vari CoreChair and it's one of my favorites for active sitting and focused tasks, but it's not for every professional
- January 9
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- The Scuf Envision Pro V2 has some of the best buttons and triggers I’ve ever used, but it’s massively let down by convoluted software
- A Thousand Blows season 2 review: the Disney+ bareknuckle boxing series is more brutal than ever
- Dell Pro Max 16 Plus mobile workstation review: Backpack-friendly desktop-class power with a beautiful display
- X-Chair X-Tech review: My kids called this an office chair built for the boss - and with its cooling, heating, and massaging features, I agree
- People We Meet on Vacation review: Netflix changes key details from the hit book, but it’s still their best rom-com yet
- January 8
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- January 5
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- Hands on: Dell XPS 14 2026 and XPS 16 2026
- I finally tried the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and couldn't believe my eyes and hands — I just hope it doesn't cost a fortune
- Testing the Alliwava U58 mini PC, I realized I’d seen this platform before - and with a little effort, this could have been great
- HBO Max sticks with its tried and tested formula for The Pitt season 2 — and it’s the best medicine possible
- I tested the RugOne Xever 7 Pro - a lightweight rugged phone with removeable battery that’s dragged down by its processor
- January 4
- January 3
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- I punched my way through Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s a decent port of an excellent RPG
- Using Atari’s 2600+ Pac-Man edition takes me back to pumping all my pocket money into arcades
- Final's latest DX over-ear headphones still aren't cheap — but if you need detail and faithful neutrality, they're the ones
- January 2
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