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February 26
- I’ve spent 40 hours exploring the seas with Velvet and crew in Tales of Berseria Remastered, and I can’t get enough
- Bluehost VPS review
February 25
- GL.iNet Slate 7 portable Wi-Fi 7 travel router review: A brilliant travel router with a few strategic flaws that the makers need to fix
- Hands on: 'I'm loving the audio and design upgrades, but one huge problem remains' — after using Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for one week, there's still an issue
- The Commodore 64 Ultimate takes me back to my very first days with a computer and I loved nearly every moment
- Resident Evil Requiem is a blast, but after 30 years it's time the series' narrative let go of the past
- Synology DS725+ review: a compact NAS with powerful performance, and perhaps one flaw
February 24
- I reviewed this delightfully retro DAC dongle and at this price, it's a punchy and talented no-brainer
- There's no gaming chair quite like the ThunderX3 Core, and after two years, I'm still stuck to it like glue
- AFERIY P280 Portable Power Station Review
- The Philips Baristina is the most affordable bean-to-cup coffee maker I've ever tested — and it's seriously impressive
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 review: A spectacular spectacle in the mobile workstation world
February 23
- The Razer BlackShark V3 X takes the best gaming headset on the market and strips it down to a great-value price
February 22
- Hit the road, jack? Not at all, iFi's tiny Go Blu Air DAC brings the headphone port back to your phone — and levels up the audio to boot
- I wore this rugged Suunto smartwatch for months, and I reckon Garmin's got competition in the outdoor superwatch arena
February 21
- I reviewed Philips' affordable Fidelio stereo speakers that look 'too good to be true' on the spec sheet — and they nearly pull it off
- I tested the Blackview Xplore 2 Satellite - and this rugged phone can call from remote places, if the stars align
February 20
- 'Make way for the best TV show of 2026 so far' — Paradise season 2 on Hulu continues to knock an apocalyptic nightmare out of the park
- I’ve spent months with the Drop + Epos PC38X wired gaming headset, and its audiophile audio quality and performance are hard to beat
February 19
- 'Unlike anything you’ve ever seen before' I tested Acer's very weird AI-powered e-bike for a whole month
February 18
- AI just made my favorite Skullcandy earbuds worse — and I’m not sure anyone asked for it
- Amazfit Balance 2 review: An outstanding fitness tracker, but so-so smart features
- I had high hopes for this cheap, well-designed vlogging camera – but then I reviewed the footage
- I tested the new GHD hair dryer and was blown away by a hurricane of power
February 17
- I reviewed Philips' new flagship OLED TV and it's the brightest I've measured — while being way cheaper than LG and Samsung's rivals
- Ashampoo Movie Studio Pro 3 video editing software review
- I tested a sub-£20 Bluetooth speaker from Groov-e, and while the build is basic and the audio doesn't amaze, I wouldn't write if off — here’s why
- I tested the Blackview Oscal Tank 1 - a rugged phone that sports some neat features, but it's also implausibly big and heavy
- I tested the Netgear Nighthawk M7 on 5G and Wi-Fi 7 - and it’s brilliant as long as your network is strong
- I tested the Peladn HO5-370 mini PC, and it handled 4K editing and all my office work with ease
- Affinity by Canva (2026) review: Three design tools in one, all for free - but is the software an Adobe-killer?
- I became a master of stealth in Styx: Blades of Greed and finished my playthrough with hundreds of guards kicked off cliffs, countless coins pilfered, and a full arsenal of magical abilities
February 16
- The Fractal Scape has no business offering this many features for a wireless headset at this price
- I've spent 18 hours taking down Big Pharma in High On Life 2, and it's exactly what a sequel should be
- I tested the Miofive Mirror 1 for a month – it’s the 4K dash cam could replace your rearview mirror (if it fits)
February 15
- Sick of charging your Apple Watch every day? The Coros Pace 4 offers up to 19 days of battery, and costs less than an SE 3
- The Mortuary Assistant is my top Shudder recommendation in February - here's why I liked it so much
- I reviewed the Eversolo DAC-Z10, and this DAC/preamp/headphone amp combo reveals details you didn't know were in your music
February 14
- Hands on: Acer Veriton GN100 AI mini PC workstation - another AI development system using the same Nvidia Grace Blackwell foundations
- I tested the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro for two months — here's why this classic portrait lens beats pricey first-party glass
February 13
- I flew the world’s lightest bi-copter drone, and it’s the most fun I’ve had outside of FPV drones – but there's a catch
- I used the Dynabook Tecra A65-M 16-inch business laptop for a week, and the display is its weak link
February 12
- 'I cannot think of a single meaningful downside:' I tested Wharfedale's new Diamond 12.1i stereo speakers, and they're as good as things get for this price
- Eureka Ergonomic Axion office chair review: an attractive mid-range throne with great ergonomic features
- I reviewed Sony's flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds — and it's another case of 'great sound, impressive features, middling noise cancellation'
- Xerox C325 laser printer review: I have never found it so easy to copy documents
- How to Get to Heaven from Belfast review: Derry Girls creator is 2 for 2 as new Netflix show pairs Irish wit with unhinged trauma — and it works
February 11
- The AirTag 2 is way more findable — and louder — than the original, and this is a truly worthy upgrade
- The Galaxy Book6 Ultra proves Samsung can make a MacBook killer - it's just a shame about the price
- 'Wuthering Heights' review: Emerald Fennell’s weakest film yet isn’t as steamy as you think it will be — if it was a spice, it would be flour
- I watched Chris Hemsworth's new movie Crime 101 — and the heist thriller commits too many offences to be the Marvel megastar's best non-MCU film
- Wix Studio review 2026
February 10
- I tested the Philips turntable with a CD player squirrelled away in its plinth and honestly, for this money it's hard to argue with the versatility
- Zettlab D6 Ultra NAS review: Ironically, AI might not be the best feature of this network-attached storage device
- Romeo is a Dead Man is a hyper-violent sci-fi trip that’s as gripping as it is mystifying
- Mario Tennis Fever is a fun and wacky tennis game, if not quite a Switch 2 exclusive smash
- Atlantic.net review
February 9
- I tested the BenQ PD2706QN for 3 months - and it's a beautifully color-accurate QHD designer monitor poised to surprise you with its quality
- Haworth Fern office chair review: Incredibly premium ergonomics with great all day comfortability
- I tested the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 1 - a fresh spin on my favorite portable business laptop
- I tested the Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-40 - and it's the IT manager’s dream display, allowing for fleet control at scale, reliability by users, and ease of use for all
- I tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 - a featherlight business laptop that's good for on-the-go productivity and only let down by the screen
- TP-Link Omada SG3218XP-M2 review: TP-Link is moving the bandwidth dial with a switch for Wi-Fi 7 PoE access points
- Striking a perfect balance between budget and performance, the Chuwi CoreBook Air impressed me with its work-focused features
- I tested out the LG UltraFine 6K Evo 32U990A - a 6K monster of a monitor with 21 million pixels but also a few flaws
- I tested the Dell Pro Max Tower T2 - a powerful desktop workstation for engineering and AI
- I spent more than 50 hours smashing through Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and it's a solid action-filled remake with significantly improved combat — but it can't quite compare to its predecessors
- Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro review: an advanced robot vacuum that excels on carpet
- I wore the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro for a month, and at half the price of an Apple Watch Ultra 3, it gets top marks for value
February 7
- I’ve used the DXRacer Martian Pro for three months and don’t want to sit in another gaming chair ever again
February 6
- I tested Samsung’s outrageously fast 500Hz OLED gaming monitor and it blew my mind – but there’s a huge catch
- Mewgenics is the latest roguelike from The Binding of Isaac creators, and it's just as chaotic, cursed, and cantankerous as you’d expect – and I just can’t put it down
- I’ve been using the Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI for a couple of months now - and it's easily one of the best ultra-light machines I’ve used
- Disneyland Handcrafted is the most fascinating documentary on Disney+ right now — here's why I loved it
February 5
- The GeekBook X14 Pro is one of the lightest laptops I’ve tested, and it packs plenty of power at a reasonable price
- I tested the Notta Memo and ditched handwritten notes for searchable AI transcripts
- HP Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw (4202dw) review: I love this laser printer’s rich black text, and hate the retro dial
- Marvel-ous: After 7 years, Chris Hemsworth's Centr app has quietly transformed into one of the best fitness platforms on mobile
February 4
- I reviewed Fluance's Ri91 wireless active stereo speakers, and I loved them for the price — except for a couple of concerns
- Paylocity review
- Shark Stratos IZ400 cordless vacuum review: an older model that still beats the competition
- Nioh 3 taking the series to an open-world format works shockingly well — thanks to that and its style-switching combat, it’s become one of the best soulslikes I’ve ever played
- This HP laptop I tested has a sleek and compact form, but rivals offer better value for money
February 3
- I’ve spent 15 hours in Highguard, but I'm not desperate to play any more
- I tested the JBL Boombox 4 and it's a wonderful party companion — but one minor flaw holds it back from audio perfection
- Canon's latest PowerShot proves the compact camera isn't dead — and testing it reminded me why I got into photography in the first place
- I tested Acer Nitro 18 AI gaming laptop, and it looks like great value considering its spec — but I found some issues that might spoil your fun
- I watched The Muppet Show on Disney+ and found it charming but old-fashioned – luckily, Sabrina Carpenter mostly saves the day
February 2
- Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is so good you can't tell it's a remake of a game from more than twenty years ago
- I tested the Oukitel Industry RT10 - this rugged tablet is packed with features, but it's a shame you need a specialist app for the built-in barcode scanner
- I tested the HP OmniBook 7 and I don’t think there’s a better mid-range laptop — but it’s not exactly cheap
- Dyson's new robot vacuum isn't a disaster... but it's hardly a roaring success, either
- Dyson's new wet cleaner tackles spills and messes with ease — but for me, it isn't quite exceptional enough to justify that price tag
- Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones review: an incredible feat of engineering
February 1
- I tested the StationPC PocketCloud - a portable NAS that felt like a great idea until I remembered the cost of M.2 storage is skyrocketing
- The Razer BlackShark V3 gaming headset might blend in with Razer's existing crowd, but the second you set it up, you just know it's something special
- I tested the earbuds that morph from workout headphones to open 'buds and it works — but that's only half the story
- It’s more than just the sleek aesthetics that impressed as I tested the AI-enhanced Asus ExpertBook Ultra (2026) business laptop
- 'The tiniest autofocus lens I've played with in over 15 years of testing camera gear' – the cheap Viltrox body cap full-frame lens is surprisingly sharp and has bags of character