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Tech Reviews
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day review — Tom Holland and Sadie Sink prop up new Marvel movie that’s big, bright, and bold, but isn’t the wholly fresh start for the webslinger that I wanted
by tom.power@futurenet.com (Tom Power) on July 29, 2026 at 3:00 pmTom Holland’s new Marvel movie is fun enough, but doesn’t take the big swings it needs to avoid some classic MCU pitfalls.
- The new HP Omen 16 Slim isn’t actually that skinny, but it is a surprisingly good budget gaming laptop – if you can get it at the right price
on July 29, 2026 at 9:16 amThe HP Omen 16 Slim does a surprisingly good job of the currently almost impossible task of serving up decent laptop gaming at an affordable price.
- DataImpulse Proxy Service Review
on July 29, 2026 at 8:15 amCan Dataimpulse’s feature set and reliability compete with the industry’s biggest names?
- I travelled across time in Square Enix’s all-new HD-2D adventure, and loved its swashbuckling combat — but it isn’t an instant classic for these key reasons
by harry.padoan@futurenet.com (Harry Padoan) on July 28, 2026 at 11:49 amI wanted to love The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, but it didn’t quite live up to my high expectations.
- I’ve spent months with the Honor Magic V6, and no other foldable can touch it for durability or battery life
by dash.wood@futurenet.com (Dashiell Wood) on July 27, 2026 at 7:00 pmThe Honor Magic V6 is a superb foldable phone, with leading durability and battery life.
- TP-Link’s solar-powered Tapo C660 Kit security camera provides crisp 4K video and clear night vision for an affordable price
by nico.arboleda@futurenet.com (Nico Arboleda) on July 27, 2026 at 6:29 amThere’s a lot to love with this bang-for-the-buck security camera, with onboard storage and features usually found in more expensive offerings — but only Alexa is fully supported.
- The Mission 1 Pro isn’t just GoPro’s flagship action cam, it’s a fantastic all-round vacation camera with the point-and-shoot grip — I just wish it was cheaper
by hamish.hector@futurenet.com (Hamish Hector) on July 17, 2026 at 12:30 pmAfter spending a month with the Mission 1 Pro I think it could be the ultimate holiday camera, if you pick up the point-and-shoot grip.
- I compared the affordable Viltrox 90mm f/2.2 lens with Fujifilm’s legendary 90mm f/2 portrait optic — I have one surprising favorite
on July 13, 2026 at 2:03 pmViltrox’s AF 90mm F2.2 EVO portrait lens fills a void for Nikon and Sony’s APS-C cameras, while it’s a lightweight and affordable alternative to the Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR.
- I took over 1,000 shots with the Sony RX10 V across my kid’s sports day, a bird photography trip and more – here’s how Sony’s surprise new superzoom performed
on July 9, 2026 at 2:00 pmSony revives its bridge camera range with a surprise addition, and I predict it’ll be a popular all-in-one camera.
- I tested the affordable Ruko U11Mini 4K drone — and it’s no match for DJI’s new flyer
on July 2, 2026 at 6:30 pmDecent 4K video and a solid touchscreen controller can’t save the Ruko U11Mini 4K from its many frustrations — and with the DJI Lito 1 available for the same money, there’s little reason to settle for second best.
- I tested the Leica SL3-P, and it’s a masterclass in restrained design
on June 25, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe Leica SL3-P is built for photographers who’d rather be invisible than impressive, and it largely delivers on that promise.
- I tested the Insta360 Luna Ultra for a month — now I can’t go back to single-lens vlogging cameras
on June 23, 2026 at 3:00 pmLook out DJI — the Insta360 Luna Ultra is an 8K compact vlogging camera with dual lenses and an innovative detachable OLED touchscreen and control module, plus a host of high-end video features.
- I tested the Eufy Omni S2 robotic vacuum — and it’s expensive and impressive in equal measure
on July 19, 2026 at 12:00 pmEufy has taken the excellent mopping performance of the Omni S1 and paired it with vastly improved vacuuming to create one of the […]
- The Dimplex FlexBlade Multi-Directional Bladeless Fan looks like it’s part of a plane, but despite its propeller-like design it may struggle to cool your aircraft hangar
on July 19, 2026 at 7:00 amThe FlexBlade is clever and very flexible, but it’s best experienced fairly close –especially in bi-directional mode.
- The Laifen T1 Pro is an electric shaver with an Apple-esque aesthetic that isn’t backed up by its performance
by Jake.tucker@futurenet.com (Jake Tucker) on July 18, 2026 at 5:00 pmThe T1 Pro looks great, but it struggled to deliver a clean shave and often snagged painfully.
- The Dreame Z30 Pro Aqua cordless stick vac-and-mop is a versatile floor cleaning combo for both vacuuming and light mopping duties
on July 14, 2026 at 3:01 pmThe Dreame Z30 Pro Aqua is a top choice for anyone after an all-in-one floor cleaning solution. Just don’t expect it to perform […]
- The Dimplex Rechargeable Cordless Desk Fan is a good go-anywhere fan, but you might want to play some music to drown out its drone
on July 13, 2026 at 11:15 amThis Dimplex fan is very portable and runs for up to 15 hours on battery, but it’s a little noisy if you’re sitting close to it
- The new Blink Outdoor 2K+ is a sharper budget camera to protect your property, with one frustrating catch
on July 4, 2026 at 12:00 pmThe latest iteration of Amazon’s tough little cam offers very impressive battery life, but its Sync Module Core no longer allows […]
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- Hori won me back with its Wireless Horipad Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2, but some annoying design quirks stop it short of greatness
on July 25, 2026 at 4:00 pmThe Wireless Horipad Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2 is a decent Pro Controller alternative with some frustrating flaws.
- The Valve Steam Machine should be the perfect ‘couch gaming’ PC—but after testing it out, I’m not convinced it’s worth the price
by christian.guyton@futurenet.com (Christian Guyton) on July 25, 2026 at 11:00 amValve’s long-awaited Steam Machine is finally here – but was it really worth the wait? I’ve gone hands-on to find out.
- Campaign Evolved proves that the first Halo adventure is still fun to play 25 years later
on July 23, 2026 at 3:00 pmHalo: Campaign Evolved brings the classic sci-fi shooter to modern standards.
- I’ve been gaming with 8BitDo’s Xbox mobile controller grip and I’ve never used my Game Pass subscription more
on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 pmThe 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller – Xbox Edition nails the cloud gaming experience but falls short in a few basic areas
- With wonderfully designed missions and a plethora satisfying progression systems, Splatoon Raiders is a must-play for Nintendo Switch 2 owners
by dash.wood@futurenet.com (Dashiell Wood) on July 21, 2026 at 1:00 pmSplatoon Raiders delivers a fantastic solo experience filled with enjoyable shooting, loads of satisfying progression, and smartly designed levels.
- I’ve spent weeks testing the Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed gaming earbuds and it’s left me desperate to go back to my SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
by dash.wood@futurenet.com (Dashiell Wood) on July 19, 2026 at 3:00 pmThe Razer Hammerhead V3 HyperSpeed earbuds are a premium gaming product that fail to deliver.
- The new HP Omen 16 Slim isn’t actually that skinny, but it is a surprisingly good budget gaming laptop – if you can get it at the right priceon July 29, 2026 at 9:16 am
The HP Omen 16 Slim does a surprisingly good job of the currently almost impossible task of serving up decent laptop gaming at an affordable price.
- The Razer Kiyo V2 is an excellent webcam, even though its fancy new AI features aren’t really that exciting
by christian.guyton@futurenet.com (Christian Guyton) on July 24, 2026 at 3:42 pmRazer’s second-generation Kiyo webcam delivers powerful performance with an excellent physical design,
- I love this wacky 47g sci-fi gaming mouse – and it’s one of the best I’ve tested all year
on July 23, 2026 at 10:12 amAngryMiao’s ultralight AM Infinity.97 packs a 30,000 DPI sensor, 8000Hz wireless polling and a genuinely clever swappable battery system into a sub-50g, sci-fi-styled chassis — though its basic software and premium price mean it isn’t the easiest sell.
- Microsoft Clipchamp (2026) review
on July 22, 2026 at 4:32 pmMicrosoft Clipchamp is an easy-to-use video editor that balances AI features with a clean, beginner-friendly interface.
- I’ve been using the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026), and this is the best (and biggest) gaming laptop you can buy right now
on July 20, 2026 at 4:11 pmIf you have a few thousand burning a hole in your pocket and a gym membership to help you carry it, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 is the most powerful gaming laptop money can buy.
- InVideo AI video editor (2026) review
on July 20, 2026 at 10:10 amA powerful AI video platform with one of the most capable conversational AI assistants we’ve tested.
- ‘Can’t fault the HEDDphone D1 in any meaningful way’: HEDD’s progeny are emphatically excellent wired headphones at a not-unreasonable price
on July 21, 2026 at 5:00 pmThe HEDDphone D1 headphones are a stunning pair of mid-budget over-ears, with a proprietary driver design that kills […]
- I tested Sony’s new entry-level turntable and, though it sounds decent enough, you deserve so much more than a brand logo for this money
on July 20, 2026 at 5:00 pmThe Sony PS-LX3BT is a competent performer of an entry-level turntable, let down by a cheap chassis and high asking price
- The Samsung S95H is one of the best OLED TVs I’ve ever tested, even if it does feature a controversial design
by james.davidson@futurenet.com (James Davidson) on July 17, 2026 at 8:03 pmSamsung’s latest flagship OLED TV, the S95H, delivers on picture and performance, but features a controversial design change.
- Austrian Audio’s new ‘semi-open-back’ wired headphones are named like some sort of hired assassin, but I tested them and if you want layered audio, they’re ‘The Arranger’ for you
on July 11, 2026 at 12:00 pmWith the awkwardly named ‘The Arranger’, Austrian Audio wants to try and bridge the gap between its excellent entry-level […]
- I tested Noble’s new ‘budget’ earbuds and I’d love to say they’ll wow audiophiles, but it’s impossible to keep them in long enough to know
by tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) on July 7, 2026 at 4:00 amThe Noble Osprey look and sound great, but fit issues result in an infuriating listening experience.
- I tested it, and Astell & Kern’s new pocketable smartphone DAC is a clear winner for detail, marred just slightly by bantamweight bass
on June 30, 2026 at 9:30 pmAstell & Kern realises we can’t all afford one of its lovely digital audio players. So it’s trying to bring a little of […]
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