iOS 26.1 will alleviate the biggest issue with this year’s update
Apple is offering a more opaque ‘Tinted’ Liquid Glass UI design in iOS 26.1, for those who aren’t on board with full transparency
Apple iPad Pro M5 review: can the best around really get any better?
The iPad Pro gets a new level of incredible power – while retaining the super-thin design. The only problem is the price…
HBO Max price increase now in effect – here’s how much more you’ll have to pay
HBO Max’s top plan is now $23 a month. Will we ever reach critical mass for streaming price hikes?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra going all-in on Exynos chip to leave the iPhone 17 Pro in the dust
Snapdragon is out. Samsung is reportedly planning to equip the entire Galaxy S26 series, including the flagship Ultra, with a new 2nm Exynos chip
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Best smart thermostat 2025 to keep a close eye on your heating this winter
It’s time to get a proper housewarming present, but which of the best smart thermostats is the right one for you?
Haier’s oven camera is the cooking upgrade I didn’t know I needed
Haier’s new AI-powered oven watches your food so you don’t have to
Christmas Gift Guide 2025: the best tech gifts for every gadget fan
Deck the halls with tech for all – here’s our full Christmas gift guide!
Meta’s new Oakley smart glasses are excellent – but its the display version I really want
The new Oakley Vanguard glasses are seriously impressive for outdoorsy folk, but the Meta Ray-Ban Display specs are most impressive of all
What is Wi-Fi 7? Everything you need to know about next-gen Wi-Fi
Faster downloads and more stable connections are on the way. Here’s all the latest on incoming Wi-Fi 7 gear
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
Apple Face ID: what is it and how does it work?
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25 ultimate tech gifts for your shopping list this festive season
Technology distributor Exertis hosted a special VIP media event. We’ve picked out 25 top finds from the showcase that really stood out.
Battlefield 6 looks phenomenal on PC – and this graphics card runs it like a dream
How a GeForce RTX 5070 handle’s 2025 multiplayer boom-fest
Driving the Volvo ES90 was a welcome antidote to endless SUVs
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The Sega Master System at 40 – and six of its best games
The Master System didn’t quite conquer the games industry, but it did set Sega on the path to greatness
Best budget tablets in 2025 for outstanding value
If you’re looking for the ultimate iPad alternatives out there, check out Stuff’s guide to the best budget tablets
The best free iPhone and iPad apps to download today
We’ve overhauled our list of the best free iOS apps to bring it bang up to date
Best handheld gaming consoles in 2025 including Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and more
From the Switch to the Steam Deck, we think these are the handheld gaming consoles you can buy right now – rated and reviewed
The best Sony Walkman cassette, CD, MiniDisc and digital players ever!
They were once one of the most popular consumer electronics products in the world – here’s our selection of the best ever
I think the Leapmotor B10 might be budget electric motoring done right
Proves cheerful electric motoring can be more affordable than expected
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?
I simplified my home audio setup – and Ruark’s MR1 Mk3s proved I was right
Years back, I ditched a tangle of black boxes for Ruark MR1 Mk2 speakers. Now their successors are here, and they’re even better
Reviews
The Galaxy S25 FE is the first sensibly-priced Samsung phone I’ve enjoyed using in years
Is this the Fan Edition formula finally perfected?
The Asus Xbox ROG Ally makes Windows feel more at home on a handheld – but I still want the beefier version
Microsoft’s first official foray into portable gaming is a step in the right direction
The Stiga A4 has been mowing my lawn for two months and it’s never looked so good!
The age of virtually mapping out your garden is upon us – farewell annoying perimeter wires
Apple iPhone Air review: why I love it – but it might not be the phone for you
Super-thin, super-light. But is there enough substance to the iPhone Air to make it worth recommending as an alternative to the 17 Pro and Pro Max?
The Google Pixel Buds 2a are easy to recommend – with this one key caveat
Noise cancelling and a better fit make all the difference
I prefer the Polar Loop’s single purchase model, but its a long way behind Whoop for ease of use
Screen-free fitness band is simple, but lacks a great app
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is no featherweight, but I still found plenty to like
A pair of world-firsts and very capable cameras make up for its added girth
The Sony InZone H9 II isn’t a gaming-grade XM6, but it still impressed me
Sony puts its top-tier dynamic drivers to work in a gaming headset
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Buying guides
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 tablets in 2025 for all budgets
We’ve tested the best tablets from Apple, Samsung and more, with top picks for value, performance, and portability
Best affordable watches in 2025 for wallet-friendly style
We’ve ranked the best affordable watches from Tissot, Seiko, Citizen, Swatch and more
Best watch winders in 2025 to keep your watches ready
The best watch winder will keep your watch wound and ready to wear at a moment’s notice
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
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+
Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo
We’ve ranked the best gaming consoles available, from Xbox and PlayStation to the Nintendo Switch and beyond—we’ve tested them all. Press start to continue…
Best smart speaker in 2025 with Google, Alexa and Siri built-in
The best smart speaker options will listen, learn and lend a helping hand
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
I’ve found the 20 best Prime Big Deals Days 2025 offers still live!
The Amazon Prime Big Deals Days sale is here and there are already plenty of offers up for grabs in the US and UK
Here’s what the Stuff team are buying during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale
Ever wondered what the deal experts are buying themselves in these kinds of Amazon sales? Well, now you know…
One of the best flagship smartphones of the year is over 20% off for Prime Big Deals Days
The OnePlus 13 is one of our favourite flagship smartphones so far this year, and for Prime Big Deals Days it’s down to mid-ranger prices
My favourite Eero router is a genuine bargain for Amazon Prime Big Deals Days
Buffering and lag have finally met their match in Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days sale with savings up to $105/£200 on Eero routers
These top Sony wireless earbuds are discounted to £55 right now
The WF-C700N wireless earbuds from Sony are a rather tasty £45 off during Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days sale
The best Amazon device deals for Prime Big Deals Days 2025
From smart home tech to the best e-readers out there, here are the best Amazon device deals for Prime Big Deals Days 2025
Stuff Opinion
Apple won’t include a charger with the new MacBook Pro M5, I think that’s a big mistake
Apple’s latest MacBook Pro M5 might be powerful, but leaving out the charger leaves a bad taste (and an even bigger bill)
I hate Ultimate Team on FC 26, so why can’t I stop playing it?
It’s got broken mechanics, toxic players and identikit teams, but FC 26 just keeps me coming back
Retro-look audio gear is great – if it works as well as it looks
There’s a lot of retro audio gear about, but some of it is too much about backward-looking style over usefulness
Why I think games should be less difficult and more fun
I’m no stranger to difficult videogames but I’m increasingly choosing to press X to not continue…
iPadOS 26.1 brings back Slide Over. Good. Now Apple needs to fix Liquid Glass
The iPad’s hovering multitasking window rises from the dead in iPadOS 26.1. Proof Apple’s listening? Maybe. But someone still needs to prise the transparency slider from the company’s hands
