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August 2026

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August 31
- MSI Pro MP243W E14 review: A simple FHD business monitor at a spectacular price
- I tested iFi’s new DAC/amp and it’s a masterpiece, with impressive portable power, stellar sound quality, a fountain of features, and an intuitive OLED display
- The Philips 5000 Series Megabasket with Steam is a fabulously versatile air fryer that surprised me with consistently great results
- The FiiO FG3 is a gaming headset aimed at audiophiles, but after several weeks, I'm not totally convinced
- Anker Solix E10 review: After 4 months with this home backup system, I'll never worry about a power outage or a storm again
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword is another goliath in the action-adventure genre, satiating my appetite for epic, cinematic, and addictive sword-fighting encounters, despite some tedious segments
- Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 review: A surprisingly slim mobile workstation that easily handles CAD and AI workloads
- ‘The most eye-watering thing I’ve seen since the solar eclipse’ — experiencing the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+’s staggering performance honestly blew my mind but I’m afraid I can’t get over that absurd price tag
- Suri Core 1.0 review: Finally, an affordable toothbrush with some sustainable credentials
- HP Smart Tank 210 review: The company's cheapest ink tank printer is basic, but I can’t fault the quality at this price
- ‘Makes up for its predecessor’s fumbles, rather than actually keeping pace with competitors’ — I like this Epson projector’s Google TV OS and boosted HDMI ports but these quality of life upgrades are too little too late
- 'If you’re looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, you can’t do much better': I tested a budget clacker that's impressive for gaming or home working — but its cutbacks are evident
August 30
- 'Unarguably one of the very best wireless stereo speaker systems you can currently buy': KEF's LS Luxe is the real deal, if you can accept the placement fussiness and 'visual drama'
- I tested Sony's affordable RGB mini-LED TV, and it's the TV that finally convinced me the next-gen tech could beat OLED
- The Terra Kaffe Aero froths any milk, hot or cold, and makes matcha at the touch of a button
August 29
- Noble’s Vanguard audiophile wired earbuds deliver a tightly arranged wall of sound that hits like an advancing army, but there’s one gap in their armor
- The Razer Naga V3 Pro is a jack-of-all-trades mouse — but is it a master of none?
- I went hands-on with the new Ninja CrushBOSS — and this three-in-one food processor and blender crushed through every food prep test I threw at it
- ‘Decent visuals, useful satellite speakers, and handy portability’ — testing the Soundcore Nebula P1, I’ve been impressed how many quality features it offers for its modest price
August 26
- Resonance: A Plague Tale's action-adventure focus feels a bit safe compared to the franchise's previous entries, but it still offers an infectious combination of combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration that's hard to put down
- I wasn't convinced by Elden Ring Tarnished Edition until I played it on Nintendo Switch 2 — now I think it's one of the system's most impressive ports yet
- I tested GoPro's intriguing Mission 1 interchangeable lens camera with Micro Four Thirds glass — and the experience is the opposite of what you expect from GoPro
- Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company is an immensely rewarding experience that combines satisfying turn-based tactics gameplay reminiscent of XCOM and rich storytelling against the backdrop of the Clone Wars
August 25
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a phenomenal fighting game hampered by corporate meddling
August 24
- Oppo's new mid-range phone is ‘one of the most beautiful phones I've ever tested,’ with excellent performance and cameras to match — but one thing stops me from giving it top marks
August 23
- The Razer Soma Chroma has a silly name, silly price tag, and sillily requires you bring your own battery to light the thing up
- The Poco F8 Pro is the best affordable flagship phone I’ve used in recent memory — for many reasons
- xTool M2 review: This sleek laser cutter and engraver is an easy recommendation from me
August 22
- I wore these obnoxious, travel-focused smart glasses for a week on vacation and learned more than I’d bargained for about the stony steps of Santorini
- Rebelle 8 review: This impressive painting software let me turn my MacBook into a full-blown canvas
- The Terra Kaffe Demi is the best espresso machine I've ever used — compact, effortless to use, and capable of brewing exceptional coffee
- Creality Falcon A1C review: I was instantly impressed with this compact, affordable, beginner-friendly laser engraver
August 21
- Insidious: Out of the Further review — the new horror movie is the franchise's scariest yet, but that doesn't mean it's good
- I spent six months with the Poco F8 Ultra, and it delivers a mobile streaming experience ‘that simply can’t be matched by any phone of a similar price’
- The JBL Live Beam 4 are my favorite wireless earbuds of 2026 after weeks of testing — and I swear it’s not just because of their awesome touchscreen charging case
- I've played every Metal Gear Solid multiple times, and Master Collection Vol.2 feels like the best way to experience two of the series’ most legendary games
August 20
- Iiyama ProGraphic HB3201UHSNP 4K monitor review: Our first taste of the latest IPS Black 2.0 panel tech
- The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the best folding Pixel yet — but it doesn't beat Samsung's best
August 19
- The RedMagic Astra 2 is the world's first liquid-cooled tablet — and the fastest Android tablet I've ever tested
- Thermal Master DV2 review: This thermal camera could be the perfect accessory for those observing nature at range, but only if the software improves
August 18
- Nioh 3: Hell Rising is a masterful microcosm of everything that made the base game great
- I’ve tested more than 60 Bluetooth speakers and this Marshall model may just be the most stylish of them all — but does it sound as good as it looks? Here’s my verdict
- 'There aren’t many keyboards offering better value for money': I tested a bargain mechanical keyboard from Keychron that will tempt gamers — just make sure you get yourself a wrist-rest
August 17
- I spent two weeks with the Motorola Razr 2026, and while it's still the best mid-range flip phone, it left me wanting more
- I tested the DJI Mic Mini 2S — its flagship features and budget price make it the ‘sweet spot’ in DJI’s wireless mic range
August 16
- The Last House review: this tedious thriller is the worst Netflix movie of the year, and it's nothing like the trailer promised
- 'I can't think of a better pancake lens for Nikon and Sony cameras': I used Viltrox’s new 26mm f/2.8 full-frame lens every day for a month — at half the price of Nikon's version, it's unbeatable value
- I’ve been testing these cheap open earbuds for weeks, and they have me wondering why you’d spend more on expensive rivals from Shokz and Bose
- Photoroom AI photo editor review: A one-click wonder for making product shots unmissable on your ecommerce store
- ‘Never get blindsided by an empty battery’: I was pleased with the OnePlus Nord CE5's performance and camera, but its battery life is the part that truly impressed me in real-world testing
- I tested a cheap Dolby Atmos 5.1 soundbar system with rear speakers — here’s where it impressed me, and where it fell short of the competition
August 15
- I spent two months using the Eureka Ergonomic Wonder Glowing Glass Desk, and it's beautiful — but there's one small problem
- This massive standing desk is everything I need and more — and best of all the Eureka Ergonomic Aero Pro won’t demolish your bank account
- I enjoyed this CD player's sturdy build and solid sound in testing, but it has a fatal flaw
- Creality Sermoon P1 review: This ultraportable handheld 3D scanner let me scan almost any object I wanted
August 14
- Lanterns review: Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre's new HBO Max show is a shining example of a DC comic book adaptation that oh-so-nearly gets everything right
- The Corsair HS35 v3 wireless headset strips back a gaming headset to exactly what matters: premium quality at a reasonable price
- VPN Super Unlimited review: fast and cheap but too barebones to compete
August 13
- My Brilliant Career has cured my period drama-hating past by being the best TV show I've seen on Netflix this year — but don't expect it to be a Bridgerton bonkbuster
August 12
- I test 360 cameras for a living and the new Insta360 X6 is my favorite — but the price is hard to swallow
August 11
- The Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless should feel like an upgrade, but I'm quite upset to see that it's lost a key selling feature of the original model
- I wore Garmin's powerful microLED Fenix watch through heatwaves, blizzards and at 4,000m altitudes— here's why it's a five-star buy
- I've watched all 8 episodes of Reacher season 4 and still think the hit Prime Video show's pivot to political espionage was a risk — but don't worry, the punching hasn't gone anywhere
- The KitchenAid KF2 might be the company's entry-level automatic coffee machine, but I think its unique feature makes it the most desirable
August 10
- 'It's not an OLED-killer yet': I tested Hisense’s affordable RGB TV, and while I like its picture quality and performance, it surprisingly falls short in the area I had the highest hopes for
- Alienware 15 (2026) review: exceptional performance at a remarkable price... just ignore the single-channel RAM
- Dyson’s v10 Konical delivers truly outstanding suction performance — but its monolithic Auto-empty Dok is harder to love
August 9
- Turtle Beach PlayTrek 2-in-1 Case for Nintendo Switch 2 review: a superbly versatile case that challenges Nintendo's
- Xiaomi is aiming right at JBL with this dishy yet durable Bluetooth speaker — but after hours of testing, I need more depth from the sound
- TP-Link Roam 7 review: I tested this travel router at my local café, and it turned public Wi-Fi into a secure private network
- I tested the RingConn Gen 3 for two weeks and it's the best choice if you don't want to pay Oura prices
- I watched the behind-the-scenes documentary Disney Worldbuilders and it's inspiring — but I wish they had turned it into a Disney+ series instead
August 8
- GuliKit KK3 Max review: a feature-filled controller that fails to deliver on its premium price tag
- I wanted to love this weird foldable mouse from Logitech, but its underwhelming ergonomics and performance left me feeling disappointed
- Kensington Expert Mouse Pro TB900 review: I swapped my mouse and trackpad for the new TB900 trackball, and ran a head-to-head video edit against my usual setup — the trackball won.
August 7
- I tested Turtle Beach’s newest controller, and I can’t imagine using anything else for GTA 6 — it’s got an illuminated skyline and tropical vibes; what more could you want?
- My whole family used the RunStar 4e Body Scale, and this affordable scale is great for weight — but let down by inaccurate body composition
- ON1 Photo RAW (2026) review
- GHS Wireless InfinitePlay isn’t just a marketing name — I’ve used this Glorious gaming headset for weeks and the battery life really is (almost) infinite
- The Shards review: Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis are a match made in heaven in Hulu's stylish, blood-soaked new show about privileged teenagers stalked by a serial killer
August 6
- I didn't think the Inzone M10S gaming monitor could get much better, then I tried the new Inzone M10S II
- Chuwi UniBook review: New Intel silicon makes it an affordable laptop, but it comes with a few caveats
- BenQ Creative Pro PD2732U review: The clue is in the name, this is an affordable and effective 4K monitor for creative professionals
- Garmin Cirqa review: sorry Fitbit, but this is 2026's best screenless smart band
- The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni offers a souped-up, 2026 upgrade for my beloved Nova Pro Wireless and is perfect for multiplatform gamers
- I tested Turtle Beach’s massive mechanical gaming keyboard, and it has the lowest key profile I’ve ever seen — but there’s another feature that steals the show
August 5
- Lavazza's A Modo Mio Jolie Evo is the tiniest coffee machine I've ever tested, and brews a delicious espresso — but there's one sustainability catch you should know about
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is flatter, thinner, and almost creaseless — and, yes, I love it more than the Z Fold 8
- Ted Lasso season 4 review: a match-winning display from the popular Apple TV show starring Jason Sudeikis that still lets in a few own goals
August 4
- Beelink EQi Wildcat Lake review: Ultra-fast networking makes this mini PC a great office machine
- Fanxiang PS2000W review: A solid portable SSD that's another victim of the rising memory prices
- BenQ PD2770U review: A self-calibrating 4K monitor that might just get creatives to look away from the Apple Studio display
- Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 review: A portable business-driven shell that's a workstation-grade beast under the hood
- I spent two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S26, and it's a stellar phone with a few annoying compromises
- Beast of Reincarnation is an emotional journey from start to finish and excels with its Sekiro-like combat that is guaranteed to make players come back for more
August 3
- Liene PixCut S1 review: A compact, crowd-pleasing photo sticker printer and cutter for home and work
- Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock review: I finally found the ultimate docking station for creatives
- I tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and it's truly like having an iPad mini or a Kindle in your pocket
- Creality Falcon T1 review: A 5-star 5-in-1 laser engraver for businesses
- I tested the world's first AI spotting scope for birders — and it's brilliant in places, frustrating in others
- Geekom IT13 Max review: An Ultra 9 mini PC held back by its own configuration
- Lies of P: Complete Edition is excellent on Nintendo Switch 2, packing solid performance and the excellent Overture expansion
- Dreo’s misting fan can cool far better than a standard fan — I was blown away by its superior chilling and how long it runs without needing refilling
- I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works
August 2
- I've spent a bunch of time with the SteelSeries Stratus+, and it’s OK on PC but struggles on Android
- The fun-size Ninja Luxe Café Mini helps you brew tasty espresso and drip coffee if your kitchen isn't big enough for two separate machines
August 1
- A love letter to Gillian Anderson: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is everything the girls have ever wanted — and we'll thank you for the new horror movie forever

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