I’ve used Android 16’s desktop mode – and now I’m frustrated with my iPhone
One device to rule them all? Not quite. But the Android 16 desktop mode almost turns my Pixel 9a into a PC. Whereas my iPhone is still just a smartphone
The Zenith Defy Skyline Skeleton White Surfer proves you can never go wrong with white ceramic
The Zenith Defy Skyline White Surfer is a bold, summer-ready white ceramic watch that wraps high-frequency skeleton tech in beach-ready style
I’ve tested the Honor 400, and it’s a lot of the Pro camera experience for a lot less cash
Diluted-down budget handset keeps a lot of features from its pricier big brother
The best Android games 2025 to play today
Racing games, puzzle games, arcade games, strategy games, platform games, endless runners… they’re all in our full Android games list.
Latest posts
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 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+
Lego made a life-sized trophy for the British Grand Prix – I talked to the designer to find out how it was built
Lego built the British Grand Prix trophies entirely from bricks – and with the drivers set to receive them on the Silverstone podium, I went behind the scenes to find out how they were made and why they matter
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?
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
The best PS4 controller for your PlayStation 4
Meet the best PS4 controller options that you can customise, tweak and tune for a better button-bashing experience
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…
The Nothing Phone 3 is available to pre-order – here’s where to buy it
Nothing’s latest smartphone, the Phone 3, is officially available to pre-order. Here’s where you can pick up the latest handset
WIN! Tickets to the Amateur Photographer Festival of Documentary Photography
Confirmed speakers include: Zed Nelson, Laura Pannack, Jillian Edelstein, Jon Nicholson and more
Best phones to buy in 2025 reviewed and ranked
The very best smartphones you can buy right now from Apple, Samsung, Google and more
Features
Best upcoming phones for 2025: find your next phone!
Flagships, foldables, midrangers and affordable models – there’s an upcoming phone for all budgets
Best wireless outdoor security camera in 2025 for your home and garden
From simple sensors to watchful eyes smart enough for Fort Knox, this guide features our pick of the best outdoor security cameras
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
Holding the ultra-slim Honor Magic V5 made me wonder whether I’d ever go back to a non-folding phone
Has Honor just improved the book-style formula in almost every way?
How to watch Wimbledon 2025 live streams, wherever you are
Get the cream and strawberries out of the fridge and catch all the best players in action live and on demand from London
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?
I’ve just driven the super fast Lucid Air Sapphire but I’m left wanting an Audi S6 e-tron instead
Comparing a crop of cars at GTEST Alsfeld 2025, electric nudged ahead in the appeal stakes
I’ve found these amazing early Prime Day 2025 deals 1 week before it starts!
While Prime Day doesn’t start until 8 July, there are already some pretty decent offers up for grabs in the US and UK – here are the best
Reviews
I’d choose the big battery OnePlus 13s over other small phones, except for this one problem
Introduction Does the S stand for small? OnePlus’ latest high-end hero is step into the unknown for the firm, having mainly focused on big-screen flagship smartphones up until now. So much so, in fact, it’s not being released worldwide. The OnePlus 13s is only on sale in India, with a spec sheet – and price […]
The Nothing Headphones 1 are divisive, but I found lots more to like here than just bold design
Say what you like about the styling. These over-ears impress in other ways
I tested the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 noise-cancelling earbuds and while excellent they make this one key compromise
These new A100s build on last year’s M100s with a more compact design and footprint – does the rework work?
I reviewed the Roborock robot vac with an arm – it would be brilliant, if only it cleaned better
This Roborock robot vacuum has a built-in arm, but how exactly does it stack up as a cleaning machine at home?
Poco F7 review: our honest verdict after one week with the superbly-priced mid-ranger
The Poco F7 should be a vanilla mid-ranger. But the very welcome reality is that things are quite different in Poco land
The Whoop MG is the best fitness tracker I’ve reviewed – on one condition
Almost every possible health metric, but auto-detection lets it down
The LG G5 is the best and brightest OLED TV I’ve ever laid my eyes on – here’s why
LG’s G5 OLED is this year’s flagship TV and it promises to be seriously impressive – but how did it fare sat in my living room?
Reviewing the Backbone Pro controller has opened up gaming on even more of my gadgets
Bluetooth connectivity means smartphone play is just for starters
A temperature torture test revealed the Sony Reon Pocket Pro’s limits – this is what I found
Personal air conditioner keeps your neck chilled – but can’t stop the rest of you from getting sweaty
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Buying guides
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 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 power banks and portable chargers in 2025 for charging on the go
From compact packs to high-capacity hubs, we’ve rounded up the best portable chargers and power banks to keep your gear going
Best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2025 reviewed and rated
Sometimes you just need a regular controller with your Switch, so we’ve picked out all the best Joy-Con alternatives
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
The best upcoming TV shows in 2025
The biggest shows coming to HBO, Disney+, Netflix and more
Best electronic instruments in 2025, including MIDI keyboards, drum pads and samplers
From MIDI keyboards and drum pads to all-in-one samplers and sequencers, we’ve found the best electronic instruments for bedroom beatmakers
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
The best upcoming movies in 2025
All the top movies to check out this year. What films are you most looking forward to?
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
You can score up to £1000 off our favourite LG OLED TVs before Prime Day – here’s how
LG is offering up to £500 cashback on its most popular TVs – including our favourite OLEDs and the huge 86-inch QNED
My favourite iPad is $100 off in this early Prime Day deal
Apple’s iPad mini from 2024 is discounted by $100 ahead of Amazon Prime Day. It’s my favourite, so I couldn’t recommend it more!
I can’t believe Apple’s best MacBook is discounted this much ahead of Prime Day
The M4 MacBook Air is only a few weeks old, and I consider it Apple’s best. I can’t believe it’s already discounted this much on Amazon
7 watches I’d actually buy in the Goldsmiths sale
It’s summer, and that can only mean one thing – Goldsmiths is delivering discounts of up to 50% on some of the hottest watches around
This $250 saving on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is my favourite early Prime Day deal
The Galaxy S25 Edge has barely been out for a month, and is already discounted by a huge $250 on Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Amazon US Prime Day 2025: the deals are coming back this July!
Prime Day is coming back to Amazon US on 8 July. Here’s where we’ll show you all the key tech deals for you to choose from
Stuff Opinion
Even Hades couldn’t save Netflix Games. Is mobile gaming doomed?
Netflix Games is ditching a fifth of its mobile gaming catalogue. The future looks grim for the service – and for mobile gaming as a whole
Why HDMI 2.2 is equal parts overkill and the future of TV and gaming
16K is on the way – should we be excited?
Help! I’m a serial reloader in videogames
Too many magazines; one big issue – I reload all the time rather than going for a different weapon
Sega killed a bunch of mobile games. Here’s how you can save them – and why you shouldn’t have to
From Crazy Taxi to Sonic CD, Sega Forever was supposed to be a retro gaming revival. Now it’s just retroactively disappointing
I’m queen of the grill thanks to the Char-Broil Smart-E BBQ
The Char-Broil Smart-E BBQ is so easy to use I’ve gone from BBQing twice a year to twice a week…
