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Best USB microphones 2023: Top mics for video calling, podcasting and streaming

When playing with friends, streaming for an audience or creating content for YouTube or any other platform, you need to ensure you’re heard loudly and clearly. Gaming headsets often pack a built-in microphone, but they’re not always great and certainly not as good as a dedicated microphone. That’s where a USB microphone comes in. And… Read more

Best First Person Shooters (FPS) for PC gamers

First person shooters and PC gamers go hand-in-hand. After all us PC gamers have said for years that a mouse and keyboard are best for accuracy and fast-paced play. There are an insane amount of shooters out there though, each with their own style and appeal. So what are our favourites? Upcoming PC games: The… Read more

Best games console 2023: Which should you get?

Det finns en hel del stora spelare där ute, så vilken konsol är rätt för dig? Pocket-lint Att köpa en spelkonsol kan ibland kännas som om det betyder mer än vad det egentligen gör – om man får tro de rasande horderna på Twitter och andra sociala medier är det som om du svär en… Read more

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G initial review: One UI for the masses

Sitting in the mid-range, this affordable Samsung phone has a range of charms. Samsung’s mid-range phones are popular with the Galaxy A making up a large chunk of the company’s sales. The Galaxy A34 5G sits in the shadow of the Galaxy A54 5G, which is a slightly higher-spec model. But when it comes to… Read more

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G initial review: Flagship looks, mid-range price

The Samsung Galaxy A series has been popular with customers, giving access to all those Samsung features, while avoiding the sort of prices that come with the flagship Galaxy S. And the 2023 Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is closer to the top-tier Galaxy S23 models than we’ve previously seen. So what does this phone have… Read more

Zhiyun Smooth 5S review: Large and fully charged

Smartphones are dramatically improving their digital image stabilisation with each generation, as such, external stabilisers are no longer the necessity they once were, at least for casual users. However, if you’re more serious about your smartphone filmmaking, a gimbal can really elevate the smoothness to the next level, as well as offer handy additional features…. Read more

Best PS5 and PS4 Headsets 2023

Plugging in a proper PlayStation headset for the first time can be a literal game-changer. Whether you’re trying to get as immersed as possible in a narrative adventure, or wanting to boost your comms in multiplayer modes, a good-quality gaming headset can make the experience all the more rewarding. However, the range of headsets on… Read more

Best keyboards 2023: Our pick of the top PC and Mac keyboards

Looking for a new keyboard? You’ve come to the right place. Here’s our roundup of the best keyboards we’ve tested out. As you’d expect, there are options for all requirements, from people who type all day, to those who use them primarily for shortcuts. There are also options to suit a range of different budgets,… Read more

Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless (v2) review: Vintage looks meet modern headphone performance

Most popular pairs of headphones in 2023 are designed for everyday, every-scenario usage in mind. They’re made to be used on the move, so get equipped with elements like noise cancelling to block out noisy commute sounds, and are usually foldable to make them easy to carry with you. Some headphones – however – are… Read more

Best Android Phones in 2023

The world of Android smartphones is very different to what’s offered by Apple. While Apple aims to give you a similar experience across its devices, Android embraces variety and offers phones from different manufacturers. The result is plenty of distinct personalities and features to pick between. That means personal brand preference plays a big part,… Read more

10 best game remasters: Xbox, Playstation, Switch, PC gems

Remastering is the new norm. Be it the nostalgia, new graphics or new features, here are 10 of the top re-works you can play right now. Bluepoint Games Feeling all nostalgic? Well, if you want to dabble in a bit of old-school gaming then there’s no need to go digging the PS1 or Dreamcast out… Read more

Best Shooters on PS5 2023

We love shooters. While it might sometimes make us feel a little guilty, there’s nothing quite like unloading a magazine to wash away the stress of a day’s work. The PlayStation 5 has been out for a while now, and it’s got its fair share of them to pick from now. This list narrows things… Read more

Best cheap sound bar 2023

Discover how one of the top soundbars can help transform your TV audio from ragged to rich Bose Grabbing yourself a top soundbar is a necessity for getting the most out of your TV, or else you risk weak sound wasting the potential of your setup. Luckily, what was once an area only accessible to… Read more

Best games console 2023: Which should you get?

Buying a games console can sometimes feel like it means more than it really does – if you’d believe the raging hordes on Twitter and other social media platforms, it’s like you’re pledging undying fealty to one console above any others. The reality is very different, of course, and owning more than one console is… Read more

Best NVMe SSDs 2023: The fastest storage drives you can buy

NVMe drives are becoming more and more common. With the rise in popularity of PCIe Gen 4, they’re also getting faster and faster. We’ve written a detailed guide on how to install these tiny drives to give your system a performance boost, and, if you’re contemplating which drive to buy, you might be stuck knowing… Read more