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JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi review: Party hard

The JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi is a massive party speaker, the bigger alternative to the JBL Xtreme 3. It’s loud, it’s powerful and, unlike lots of JBL wireless speakers, it has Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth. This is a clear sign the JBL Boombox 3 is meant to be used at home a lot of… Read more

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon review: No longer niche

It’s been a while since From Software dipped a toe into its extremely long-running Armored Core series – almost a decade, in fact, during which time it’s become perhaps the single most revered developer working today. Hot off the incredible success of Elden Ring, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon arrives to reinvigorate its previously… Read more

Amazon Echo Auto (2022) review: Plenty of smarts for the right kind of car

Amazon’s Echo Auto is a novel device. It’s a small gadget that brings Alexa inside your car, giving you complete access to Amazon’s ecosystem of Alexa skills and features for under $55. The second-generation model has been streamlined, making it smaller and more manageable inside your car, while not skimping on any features. I’ve been… Read more

Sony A7C R review: A game changer in every way

For a few years now, Sony has been pushing the boundaries of what kind of performance you can expect from a small-bodied camera. The full-fat Alpha 7 series in itself was groundbreaking for its portability, and is still home to some of the most handily-sized full-frame cameras available. Its latest wave of impossibly small full-frame… Read more

Best smart dishwashers 2023

There are plenty of devices where incorporating smart tech makes sense. A smart plug, for example, is a no-brainer; the convenience of being able to control your plug from anywhere with your voice or your phone is a clear and tangible benefit. The benefits of some smart tech may not immediately be obvious, however. Is… Read more

Segway Navimow H1500E robot lawn mower review

Robot lawn mowers have been around for a while now, but in that time, they’ve come along way in terms of what they offer and how easy they are to use. They are most definitely a luxury rather than a necessity – much like their robot vacuum cousins – but once you have one, you… Read more

Fujifilm X-S20 review: Hybrid performance at a friendlier price

The Fujifilm X-S20 got me excited when it launched back in May. On paper, it seems like a more affordable alternative to the excellent X-H2 and X-H2S, with hybrid controls and some high-end features in a compact and portable chassis. The X-S20 gives the photography-focused X-T5 a run for its money, too, offering comparable specifications… Read more

Logitech Casa review: A one-stop office

It might no longer feel like a matter of pressing urgency, with lockdowns largely in the rearview mirror, but having a remotely decent home office setup is still a challenge that plagues millions of workers. Whether you work flexibly full-time or a couple of days a week, if you don’t have a monitor and a… Read more

Kia EV6 GT review: More power than most will ever need

Driving an electric car, especially in the UK, requires a different mindset compared to pootling around in an ICE model. It also calls for a reasonable degree of forward thinking, with charging being foremost at your list of priorities for getting from A to B. So, what to do if you’ve got a high performance… Read more

Soundpeats RunFree review: Bold sound on a budget

Soundpeats is a Chinese audio brand that wants to show you don’t have to spend big to enjoy good audio on the move. The RunFree are a pair of the brand’s air conduction headphones, and therefore firmly aimed at runners, gym lovers and anyone that wants their sound delivered in a way that still keeps… Read more

HyperX Cloud III Wireless review: Third time’s another charm

HyperX has a wide range of headsets, but the heart of its lineup has always been the Cloud, in its various iterations and versions. Now it’s back with the Cloud III, the latest version of this adaptable and comfortable headset. With a major boost to battery life and a refined design, it’s another entrant into… Read more

Best Bang & Olufsen speaker 2023: Stylish sound

Bang & Olufsen makes some of the best-looking and best-sounding speakers on the market, Bluetooth and otherwise. There are a couple of ranges within B&O’s audio line-up – the two biggest being Beolab, which focuses on the brand’s more hi-fi audience, and Beosound, which generally covers the company’s more consumer-focused line-up. This scope for the… Read more

Best smart washing machines 2023

These smart washing machines are Wi-Fi enabled and stacked with clever features to make laundry day less of a chore. Hoover Smart home technology can make a laundry list of household chores and your home more efficient – from robot vacuums to smart thermostats, and even laundry itself with the help of smart washing machines…. Read more

Best iPad Pro keyboards 2023

Leveraging the same M2 processor found in Apple’s Mac lineup, both Apple’s 12.9-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro models pack power and productivity, especially thanks to an iPadOS that allows for Stage Manager support. With Stage Manager, you can run multiple windowed apps, even on an external monitor, and once iPadOS 17 launches this fall, you’ll… Read more

Best note-taking tablets 2023

These tablets make it easy to handwrite, digitise, and organise your notes. Long live the stylus. Nothing replaces the feel of a pen in hand, manually putting your thoughts to paper instead of tapping on a keyboard. To support the stylus-loving crowd, a wave of E Ink tablets that replicate the feel of paper join… Read more