Christmas Gift Guide 2021: 15 last-minute Amazon Prime gifts with speedy shipping
Forgotten someone? Fix Christmas quick with a next-day gift
This is our first real look at the 2022 Polestar 3 electric SUV
No camouflaging this EV’s potential
Qualcomm details the tech that will power many 2022 flagship phones
Chip designer Qualcomm has detailed its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 hardware. Why is it important? Because it’ll power many upcoming 2022 flagship phones. The new chipset will be inside the Xiaomi 12 handset first which will debut in the coming weeks. Oppo has also confirmed it will feature the hardware in its upcoming flagship […]
Huawei Watch GT 3 Review
A smart watch, but not quite a smartwatch Huawei’s Watch GT series has always kept its smart ambitions in check in favour of sensational battery life. For context, an Apple Watch lasts around 18 hours on a single charge, while the Huawei Watch GT 3 can go for as long as two weeks. Starting at […]
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Stuff Gadget Awards: what’s been your favourite gadget of 2021?
We’ll be revealing the winners of this year’s Stuff Gadget Awards in the January issue of Stuff magazine on sale 23 December as well as on this very site after Christmas – vote for your favourite gadget of the year now! The Readers’ Gadget of the Year is always hotly contested and 2020 was no […]
Brilliant Bose 700 headphones now even cheaper than on Black Friday
A deal worth making noise for
Christmas Gift Guide 2021: the best tech gifts for every gadget fan
Deck the halls with tech for all
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Christmas Gift Guide 2021: 15 instant gifts, digital vouchers and subscription boxes
We’ve all been there: it’s just a few days before the man in red arrives and you’ve wrapped up all your gifts for the nearest and dearest. Then – shock! – you remember that distant cousin who’s also coming for Christmas. And the last post was delivered days ago. Looking for a last-minute gift to […]
The most anticipated new smartphones coming in 2022
Upcoming smartphone releases to keep on your watchlist
The BBC Micro is 40 years old – here’s why it mattered
An old computer with an incredible legacy
What beard type are you? A beard-trimming guide for achieving the best facial hair
Our handy guide tells you which beard type best suits your face shape and how to create it using Wahl’s latest grooming tech
Reviews
Solar Ash review
Save the world on your skates What would happen if you combined Mario and Sonic? No, we’re not talking about the Olympics tie-ins, but more something like Solar Ash. It sounds like a leap of logic but it’s also a leap in ambition for indie developer Heart Machine who made its debut with 2016’s critically […]
Microsoft Surface Go 3 review
Mastering the basics but in need of some serious power The Microsoft Surface Go 3 is what some wish the iPad was. It’s a reasonably affordable tablet that has the same software as a laptop, Windows 11 in this case. It can run, or at least try to run, any application you might use on […]
Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda
Makes you Link Nintendo’s celebration of The Legend of Zelda’s 35th anniversary so far hasn’t been as spectacular as we had hoped, with an (admittedly very good) HD remaster of the divisive Wii U game, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, back in the summer, being the only significant release we’ve had. Certainly, the Japanese […]
Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro review
Roars while others whimper Gaming phones are extra by nature. They’re loaded with power, RGB lighting, buttons, ports, and some even sport two screens – but if you’re looking for the most extra gaming phone of them all, look no further than the ROG Phone 5s Pro. Anyone getting a sense of deja-vu, it’s well-founded. […]
Sonos Beam Gen 2 review
The updated Sonos Beam adds Dolby Atmos to an already great audio package
Forza Horizon 5 Review
You just have to marvel at it. Playground Games’ fifth venture into the Horizon is the pinnacle of open-world racing. A gorgeous, absurdly generous and flawlessly playable gem of a game, and one that’s – almost unbelievably – available as part of your Game Pass subscription. Amazing. Viva Mexico After Forza Horizon 4’s jolly jaunt […]
Honor 50 review
First stop on the comeback tour? After two long years in the wilderness, courtesy of some controversial geopolitics, budget smartphone specialist Honor is back in Europe. Former parent company Huawei might still be on the blacklist, but now Honor is its own entity, and free to use whatever software it likes. So you’d better believe […]
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The 10 best smartphones
Shopping for a smartphone? From the hottest flagships to the best budget blowers, these are the top mobiles you can buy right now.
The 5 Best Tablets
Looking for a new tablet? From lightweight slates to pro performers, these are the best tablets you can buy right now.
The 10 Best TVs
Searching for a screen upgrade? From 8K behemoths to 4K bargains, these are the best TVs you can buy right now.
The 10 Best Laptops
Looking for a new laptop? From gaming machines to productivity powerhouses, these are the best notebooks you can buy right now.
The 10 best on-ear headphones
Whether you’re looking for a pair of wireless, noise-cancelling or budget headphones, these models all sound great
The 10 best in-ear headphones
Looking for the best in-ear headphones? You’ll find the perfect pair for every ear and budget below.
The 10 best fitness gadgets
Looking for fresh fitness tech? From trackers to static bikes, these are the best gadgets to get you sweating.
The 10 Best Smartwatches
Looking for the slickest smartwatch? From sporting tickers to smartphone companions, these are the cleverest wearables you can buy.
The 10 Best Action Cameras
Looking for an action camera? From skydiving to deep diving, these are the best rugged cams for recording your adventurous pursuits.
The 10 Best DSLR, System and Compact Cameras
Whether you’re shopping for your first DSLR or ready for a mirrorless upgrade, these are the best cameras you can buy.
The Best Smart Home Devices
Looking to upgrade your smart home? From internet-enabled thermostats to speakers you can speak to, this is the best connected tech you can buy.
The 10 best tech toys
From coding kits to connected bricks, these are the top tech toys for little ones and big kids alike.
The 7 best wireless speakers
Hi-res audio, streaming, CD, vinyl or dodgy MP3s – it doesn’t matter what format you’re using as long as what’s playing it sounds amazing. And all of these systems do
The 10 best games
From your wheezing original PS4 to Nintendo’s Switch, we’ve picked the best video games you can play across every console available
The 5 best games consoles and machines
Ready to play? From home entertainment to go-anywhere gaming, these are the best games consoles you can buy.
The 10 best Xbox One games
From Forza Horizon 3 to The Witcher 3, we select the best games for Microsoft’s console
The 10 best PlayStation 4 games
Our pick of the best video games available for Sony’s mega-selling console
The 10 Best Android smartphone and tablet apps
We select the best downloads for your Android-powered device
The 10 Best iPhone and iPad apps
Want to know the finest iOS apps available for your iPhone or iPad? We’ve got you covered
The 10 Best Budget Buys
From fitness trackers to mini computers, here’s our pick of the best wallet-friendly tech around
The 5 best electric cars
Ready to go electric? From plug-in hybrids to battery-powered hatchbacks, these are the best electric cars to get you moving.
Stuff Picks
Google unlocks a treasure trove of new Android features – and one stinker
Google has announced a smorgasbord of new Android features set to land over the holiday season, including some really nifty updates for Android Auto. The most exciting is the arrival of the Android digital car key feature, which allows owners of select BMW motors to use their Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Samsung Galaxy […]
Canon’s CR-X300 is small, robust and perfect for filming a wildlife documentary in your back garden
A remote-ly interesting 4K video camera
Smeg’s Galileo cooking range will make a domestic deity out of you
Hello from the oven side
Hip to be square with Audio-Technica’s latest true wireless earbuds
Audio-Technica has revealed a distinctive pair of true wireless earphones, available in six colours with a square design. As well as the traditional black and white, the ATH-SQ1TW are available in caramel, blueberry (blue) and cupcake (tan) finishes as well as popsicle (red and white) and all have touch controls on the buds themselves. The […]
