Best soundbars in 2025 for every budget reviewed
Upgrade your substandard TV speakers with superior sound and Dolby Atmos: we’ve tested the best soundbar for every home setup
Here’s how robots and dummies make OnePlus’ phone photos better
It takes a lot more than sensors with sky-high pixel counts to make a class-leading camera phone. The right image processing algorithms can lift one flagship above the competition – which is why most brands keep their software smarts under lock and key. So when OnePlus offered to show me around one of its camera […]
Best dumb phones in 2025 for a simple, tech-detox
Looking for a simple phone? Disconnect from the ever-connected digital world with one of the best dumb phones
Apple Watch at 10: here are 10 ways Apple’s wearable surprised me over the years
From having me chat to a stranded astronaut to declaring me deceased, Apple’s wrist-based wonder has been full of surprises
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I went inside the secret China lab that’ll make your next wearable more accurate
Get sweat, go: the science behind OnePlus’ wearable success
Best gaming chairs in 2025 for upgraded comfort
For serious gaming sessions, comfortable glutes are just as important as flexible thumbs
Stuff Meets… tech author Nicole Kobie
The Long History of the Future: Why tomorrow’s tech still isn’t here author on on great ideas from cynicism, driverless cars, feeling conflicted by AI and her love of naps… My book, The Long History of the Future: Why tomorrow’s tech still isn’t here, published last summer I wrote another book before, but it was […]
Xgimi’s new projector screen will massively upgrade my outdoor movie nights
Updated: on sale now. This projector screen will let you bring the cinema outdoors
The Porsche Design Chronograph 911 Spirit 70 is the perfect racing-inspired retro chrono
Say hello to the Chronograph 911 Spirit 70, a limited-edition chronograph that’s as bold and nostalgic as the sports car it’s inspired by
I like the Alfa Romeo Junior, but stiff EV competition means I’d think hard before buying one
Compact crossovers don’t come much better looking than Alfa’s first battery-powered offering despite a few minor shortcomings.
Best smart lights in 2025 including light bulbs, light strips and more
Let’s shed some light on all the best smart lights worth considering – which one is the top pick for you?
Garmin Varia Vue looks like the ultimate cycling safety gadget
Combining a light with a camera, the Garmin Varia Vue is the ideal addition to any cyclist’s commuting arsenal
Motorola’s Razr 60 Ultra foldable makes me wish more phones were made from wood
The pocket-friendly clamshell is back with better cameras and more AI smarts
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Best fitness trackers in 2025 including Fitbit, Garmin, Whoop and more
Find the best fitness tracker for runners, swimmers, cyclists, and anyone tracking health stats like steps, calories, and sleep
Best VPN services in 2025 to stay secure online
We’ve gathered together the cream of the Virtual Private Network crop – what’s the best VPN service for you?
Best streaming sticks in 2025 for unbeatable performance and value
Upgrade your telly with these easy streamers. From TV boxes to 4K sticks, our picks for the best streaming device you can buy
Best streaming service for the US in 2025
Here’s our guide to all the best streaming services – Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock and Paramount+
The most bingeable Disney+ shows of 2025 so far
All our picks from the platform that brings Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and more to your living room
Best field watches in 2025 from Hamilton, IWC, Tudor and more
Looking for the best field watch? We’re ranked the top models from Hamilton, IWC, Seiko and more
Best wired headphones in 2025 including in-ears, over-ears, open and closed-back
Get ultimate corded audio with the best wired headphones
Reviews
Honor 400 Lite review: attack of the iPhone clones?
Modern looks and a dedicated camera button make this an interesting iPhone alternative
French-flavoured RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s drama and battles had me on the edge of my seat
Final Fantasy with a certain je ne sais quoi
The Dyson Supersonic r is simply the best hairdryer I’ve used
Ultra premium, ultra light hairdryer that offers seriously fast drying
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ review: the big-screen Samsung tablet I’d buy
Big screen, bigger battery. The latest Fan Edition Galaxy Tab is out to please.
Testing JBL’s Tour One M3 Smart Tx showed me the wireless headphone feature I didn’t know I needed
Smart Tx transmitter brings wireless listening with you everywhere
Reviewing the Fujifilm GFX100RF medium format compact made me think differently about photography
Social media made compact cams cooler than permafrost; the GFX100RF might be the new form factor champ
I went hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2: these are the things it gets right
First impressions from the Switch 2 Experience with Mario Kart World, Donkey Bananza and more!
The Google Pixel 9a is my perfect entry-level phone
Google’s latest budget smartphone is packed with AI and features a brilliant new design – find out why it’s a must buy in our Pixel 9a review
Asus ROG Z13 Flow review: a heroic gaming hybrid unlike anything else
Portable and powerful, the Asus ROG Z13 Flow has been thoroughly updated for 2025.
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Buying guides
Best gaming headsets in 2025 reviewed and rated
Gain the edge in multiplayer gaming or immerse yourself in a solitary experience with the best wired and wireless gaming headsets
Best upcoming Lego sets 2025: this year’s top new Lego releases
Prepare for a block party with these superb sets coming soon from Lego
Best phones to buy in 2025 reviewed and ranked
The very best smartphones you can buy right now from Apple, Samsung, Google and more
Best cheap phones in 2025 reviewed and rated
We rate the best budget phones from Samsung, Nothing, Google and more, all available for under $450/£450
Best affordable watches in 2025 for wallet-friendly style
We’ve ranked the best affordable watches from Tissot, Seiko, Citizen, Swatch and more
The best mid-range phones in 2025 reviewed and rated
On the search for the best mid-range smartphone below $600/£600? You’re in the right place
Best 4K TV in 2025 including OLED, QLED and LED for every budget reviewed
From affordable displays to bank-breaking screens, these are the best 4K TV options for every budget, all reviewed by us
Best gaming laptops in 2025 reviewed and ranked
Get your game on with these powerhouse laptops
Best Bluetooth speakers in 2025 reviewed and rated
Bring the boom to any room – here’s our best Bluetooth speaker picks for go-anywhere listening
Stuff Gadget Awards
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2024: our top TVs, soundbar and streaming service of the year
Spread across two sub-categories (premium TV and affordable TV), here are the 2024 models that left us agog in visual wonder. Plus we’ve got our best soundbar and streaming service category for you too!
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2024: our tablets of the year
A staple for work, creativity and entertainment, it’s been a powerhouse year for tablets
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2024: our phones of the year
We’ve several categories for you, including our overall phone of the year as well as mid-range and affordable phone of the year. Plus camera phones and foldables, too!
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Here’s our gadget of the year
Which product will be crowned the gadget king of 2023? It’s time to reveal the cream of the crop
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Flagship phone of the year
Here’s the top-tier blower that blew our socks off in 2023
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Headphones of the year
Can you do any better than these cans? Not in 2023 you can’t!
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Innovation of the year
The year’s biggest and best mould-breaking tech product, revealed
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Mid-range, affordable and camera phones of the year
We’re calling it: here are the non-premium handsets that got our hearts racing in 2023
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Bluetooth and wireless speakers of the year
Listen up: here are the finest cable-free sound boxes from the past 12 months
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Fitness tech of the year
Don’t sweat it: here are the best new products for keeping you active
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Gaming hardware and accessories of the year
Key pieces for the players out there, these stellar examples of gaming gear will lift your pastime to new heights
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Top TVs of the year
It’s time to gawp, gawk and grin at the year’s grandest of televisions
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Sustainable gadget of the year
It’s time for the greenest gadget of the year to get its flowers
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Kitchen and cleaning tech of the year
Revealed: 2023’s best gadget shortcuts to a cleaner and better fed home
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: mobile app and game of the year
Install these on your phone and app-reciate it all the more
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: TV gadgets of the year
Our favourite TV gadget revealed – plus the finest soundbar of 2023
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Smart home products of the year
No Wi-Fi fridges here – just our picks for the smart security product and smart speaker of 2023
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Premium and affordable tablets of the year
Budget-friendly or top of the line, head this way to find out the 2023 slates we rate
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Laptops of the year plus best accessory
We open up about our favourite premium, gaming and mainstream notebooks, plus our add-on pick
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Game of the year
In a year of old favourites making happy returns, these were the best…
Latest deals
My favourite Apple headphones are less than half price in this deal
You can bag the Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones for £149 in this EE deal, and you don’t even need to be an existing customer!
Amazon’s Echo Pop is 25% off in this top smart speaker deal
One of the absolute best smart speaker offers is back in this limited Amazon deal
I’m going e-ink with this huge Kindle Scribe discount on Amazon
There’s another great price drop on one of the shopping giant’s own Kindle e-readers
The Google Pixel 9 is almost back to its lowest price in this deal
We’ve got good news for Google fans – the Pixel 9 is almost back to its lowest price. With this deal, it’s barely more than the Pixel 9a
One of the best-looking OLED TVs is £700 off in this deal
This Philips 65in OLED is looking more tempting than, with top-of-the range features and 4K picture quality for less than £1500
LG’s 65in C4 4K OLED might be the best value TV with this deal
See to it, you take advantage of this big discount
Stuff Opinion
Best video doorbells without a subscription to beat price hikes
Stop paying a monthly fee for your doorbell – these are the best subscription-free video doorbells you can get
Apple’s secret rings award just gave me the perfect excuse to get moving again
Having lost my Apple Watch activity rings streak and enthusiasm for exercise, it turns out a shiny badge is all the motivation I need to get started again. Don’t @ me…
Samsung Ballie with Gemini AI isn’t so much your robot buddy as a personal nag-bot
Your wheelie good plastic pal? Not if Samsung Ballie turns out to be an AI-infused bossy boots know-it-all
I didn’t get the Galaxy S25 Edge hype until living with this slim phone
Infinix’s Hot 50 Pro+ is currently the thinnest slim phone you can buy at 6.8mm – and it’s made me excited for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge
Denon’s new true wireless earbuds are my top choice for budget conscious buyers
Audio specialist Denon has announced two new additions to its true wireless lineup: the AH-C500W and AH-C840NCW
