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Tech Reviews
- The Dreame Z20 Station is an excellent example of how power, performance and price can be balanced in a cordless vacuum
on April 10, 2026 at 10:43 pmThe Dreame Z20 Station offers a close-to-perfect combination of design and performance and would be a fantastic addition to any home.
- NordVPN review: still the pinnacle of VPNs
on April 10, 2026 at 3:56 pmIs this really the “world’s most advanced VPN?” We answer this question and many more in our NordVPN review.
- Ooma Office VoIP service review 2026
by bryan.wolfe@futurenet.com (Bryan M Wolfe) on April 10, 2026 at 3:44 pmOoma Office delivers simple, affordable VoIP for SMBs, starting at $19.95/user/month with no contracts, featuring unlimited calling, mobile apps, and tiered upgrades for analytics, video, and CRM tools.
- Grasshopper review 2026
by bryan.wolfe@futurenet.com (Bryan M Wolfe) on April 10, 2026 at 3:21 pmGrasshopper offers affordable, hardware-free VoIP plans for small businesses, featuring unlimited calls, texting, and simple setup on existing devices.
- Microsoft Teams Phone review 2026
by bryan.wolfe@futurenet.com (Bryan M Wolfe) on April 10, 2026 at 2:52 pmMicrosoft Teams Phone delivers a scalable VoIP solution for Microsoft 365 users, offering seamless integration, strong security, and flexible business communication tools.
- I spent a week testing the Xiaomi 17, and it outmuscles the iPhone 17 and Galaxy S26 in several key areas
on April 10, 2026 at 12:00 pmThe Xiaomi 17 is a feature-packed flagship with a smaller footprint.
- I took Panasonic’s new 15x zoom travel compact camera on vacation, and it still has no rival — but flagship Chinese phones are getting close
on April 6, 2026 at 11:36 amThe Lumix ZS300 / TZ300 travel compact is a refresh of the 8-year-old Lumix ZS200 / TZ200 — but is the versatile snapper still relevant in 2026?
- I’ve been testing film cameras for years, and the Lomography Lomo MC-A easily just became my favorite
on April 2, 2026 at 4:35 pmA solid metal build, capable autofocus and manual settings control make this premium compact the new film camera to beat.
- I had an absolute blast flying the DJI Avata 360 — it’s ‘the 360 drone to beat’
on March 26, 2026 at 12:01 pmDJI’s first 360 drone is flexible, affordable, user-friendly and very capable, and doubles as a creditable FPV flyer.
- I tested the Birdfy Bird Bath Pro for a month — it’s the most entertaining bird cam yet, but there’s a catch
on March 23, 2026 at 6:00 pmBirdfy branches out from bird feeder cameras with its Bird Bath Pro camera. With dual solar-powered cameras and a fountain, it’s a decent foil for a feeder camera, but there are a few quirks for Birdfy to iron out.
- I tested the Aura Ink over months, and it ‘captures the spirit of photo frames more authentically’ than LCD — but it’s not perfect
on March 12, 2026 at 11:00 amAn altogether different type of digital photo frame, the Aura Ink features a natural E Ink display and 3-month battery life.
- I tested the affordable GoPro Lit Hero — and it might be the brand’s most confusing action cam yet
on March 7, 2026 at 1:00 amThe GoPro Lit Hero is one of the smallest action cameras around, but the slimmed-down spec might have required a few too many compromises, even at the affordable price.
- The new Romo P robovac from drone expert DJI has the most jaw-dropping obstacle avoidance I’ve ever seen
on April 9, 2026 at 12:00 pmWelcome to the future with DJI’s first foray into the pantheon of home cleaning — expensive, but extremely capable.
- I went hands-on with the Aqara Camera Hub G350: a powerful indoor security camera that’s a wolf in rabbit’s clothing
on April 8, 2026 at 10:38 amWith 360-degree pan and tilt, plus a dual-lens system, the G350 is ideal for tracking people and pets across the room.
- I tested the Bissell CrossWave HydroScrub, and this wireless all-in-one might be the only floor cleaner your home needs
on April 8, 2026 at 8:54 amThis wireless wet and dry cleaner makes light work of pet hair and general dirt, and runs for up to 45 minutes on a single charge.
- Light up your life with the Philips Hue Omniglow, the best Hue lightstrip yet
on April 5, 2026 at 6:00 pmLight up your life with the Philips Hue Omniglow, the best Hue lightstrip yet, which appears simply seamless.
- The Dreame Miracle Pro finally gives my scalp and hair the attention they deserve
on April 4, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe Dreame Miracle Pro feels genuinely different – a dryer that actually improves how your hair looks and feels
- I tested this super-cheap MP3 player for a month, and I’m surprised to say it quickly became my go-to music source
by tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) on March 31, 2026 at 12:30 pmThe Oakcastle MP300 may be simple, but it does enough that your phone doesn’t, to fit into certain set-ups.
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- ‘None of your decisions from the first game matter’ — Life is Strange: Reunion wants you to have your cake and eat it
by dash.wood@futurenet.com (Dashiell Wood) on March 30, 2026 at 11:37 amLife is Strange: Reunion is a disappointingly shallow adventure that wholly undermines the story of the first game.
- I want to love Marathon but can already see why players are falling off its miserable grind
by dash.wood@futurenet.com (Dashiell Wood) on March 23, 2026 at 11:00 pmMarathon looks great and has some strong moment-to-moment action, but it lacks compelling reasons to keep playing.
- AndaSeat’s first standing desk just needs a touch more refinement in the cable management and desktop department
on March 21, 2026 at 4:00 pmRushed perhaps? AndaSeat’s first standing desk could use a bit of spit and polish on some of those cable management elements that’s for sure.
- I tested Asus’ new open earbuds for weeks, and I love their great sound and comfort level — but they’re so ugly I’m actually impressed
by dash.wood@futurenet.com (Dashiell Wood) on March 20, 2026 at 1:00 amThe Asus Rog Cetra Open earbuds are seriously comfortable, but their high price tag and ugly design make them difficult to wholeheartedly recommend.
- After 80 hours of Crimson Desert I’m thirsty for more of its breathtaking open-world and enthralling set pieces — it just needs a few tweaks in some areas to become a masterpiece
on March 18, 2026 at 10:00 pmCrimson Desert provides a fantastic open-world experience, which thrives in puzzle-solving, finding surprises, and combat that rivals the best out there.
- Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is beautiful, but some of its biggest changes introduce new rough edges
by dash.wood@futurenet.com (Dashiell Wood) on March 16, 2026 at 11:30 pmFatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is a strong survival horror game, but some ill-considered changes mean that it’s not as compelling as its legendary predecessor.
- NordVPN review: still the pinnacle of VPNson April 10, 2026 at 3:56 pm
Is this really the “world’s most advanced VPN?” We answer this question and many more in our NordVPN review.
- Boulies EP200 Series office chair review
on April 8, 2026 at 10:38 amAffordable, comfortable, and ergonomic – what more could you want?
- I tested the AceMagic K1, and this compact mini PC offers decent performance for office and light creative tasks, as long as you don’t push it too hard
on April 7, 2026 at 5:13 pmA compact office mini PC powered by Intel’s 12th Gen Core i5-12600H processor with plenty of upgrade potential and power enough for a three-monitor setup.
- Geekom A5 Pro review: An impressive all-aluminium home and office mini PC that just about justifies its price
on April 6, 2026 at 6:10 amA quiet solidly build mini PC that’s an ideal fit for any home office.
- The $500 Razer Huntsman Signature Edition keyboard is completely over-the-top… in all the right places
on April 5, 2026 at 3:00 pmThe Razer Huntsman Signature Edition is a stylish and powerful gaming keyboard – but it’s also extremely expensive.
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 review: An impressive collection of creative software for PC and Mac — now with added AI
on April 3, 2026 at 4:05 pmCorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 is here, and what does this powerful collection of software bring to the budding artist? Well a lot of AI actually. If you want to see if this new version is right for you, read on
- Meze Audio’s new closed-back headphones are gloriously green and expansive, but the soundstage isn’t the only thing about them that’s wide
on April 8, 2026 at 9:30 pmIn which Meze Audio takes elements of one of its more expensive models, adds elements from one of its similarly priced models, […]
- Sivga’s winsome wired headphones look the part but, in testing, I found the bass was a bulging mess of directionless energy
on April 4, 2026 at 10:00 amThe Sivga Robin SV021 Pro are wired over-ear headphones that punch above their budget, just about, but the bass is a mess.
- ‘An exceptional audio investment’: Audio-Technica’s new open-backs just jumped straight to the top of my headphone pile (and it’s not even close)
on April 3, 2026 at 10:00 amAudio-Technica’s flagship open-back headphones are deliciously detailed and pack a serious low-end punch, but they’re very […]
- ‘Everything you want in headphones at this level’: I tested JBL’s new over-ears and if you’re all about that bass, these cans go on and on (and on)
by space2occupy@gmail.com (James Holland) on April 1, 2026 at 3:30 pmThe JBL Live 780NC offer great if somewhat bass-heavy sound, a vast array of features including Dolby Atmos support, and an […]
- ‘Some of my least favorite headphones to test’: I used the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 for a month, and one issue makes them very hard to recommend
by tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) on March 23, 2026 at 2:30 pmSamsung’s mid-ranged earbuds aim to offer an alternative affordable option to the brand’s top-priced Buds, but they’re not a […]
- I tested Sennheiser’s new USB-C wired earbuds and was wowed by their stellar sound, luxurious looks, and legendary low price
by harry.padoan@futurenet.com (Harry Padoan) on March 10, 2026 at 11:00 amI spent two weeks with Sennheiser’s new budget-friendly wired earbuds, and they surpassed my expectations in just about every […]
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