Apple isn’t offering Vision Pro M2 trade-ins, but there is one way to upgrade your headset
The Vision Pro M2 isn’t part of Apple’s trade-in offerings (yet), but the Dual Knut Band might be a worthwhile upgrade
Apple’s MacBook Pro just got a mega upgrade – but there’s no M5 Pro and Max yet
The Apple’s 14in MacBook Pro has been upgraded to the M5 like the iPad Pro and Vision Pro, but there are no M5 Pro or M5 Max versions yet
I can’t wait to try the supercharged Apple Vision Pro with the powerful M5 chip – here’s why
I think extended battery life is the biggest bonus of the new M5 chip
M5 power makes the iPad Pro even more likely to replace your laptop
Same epic iPad, just now with some serious extra oomph on tap
Latest posts
WIN a Bowflex T9 connected treadmill – worth £2199.99!
This month’s competition will see one lucky reader bag themselves Bowflex’s new T9 treadmill, which works with Apple and Samsung watches
I think the Motorola Edge 70 might be about to set two new thin phone standards
China-only X70 Air now official, and going worldwide soon
Best AI phones 2025: which smartphone has the best AI features?
From the Galaxy S25 Ultra to the Pixel 9 Pro, these are the best phones with AI abilities
The new Seiko ‘Rotocall’ might be my favourite digital watch… ever
Seiko’s new digital watch is heaped in retro nostalgia and its astronaut approved!
The games that made samurai and ninjas must-play entertainment
Japan’s finest warriors from past, present and future
Instagram Teen accounts now PG-13 rated, Spotify lets parents censor the tunes
The kids are alright and now Instagram and Spotify are taking steps to make sure they stay that way.
Apple’s MacBook Pro M5 teaser leaves little to the imagination
Apple is expected to launch a MacBook Pro M5 laptop this week. Apple’s teaser post all-but confirmed the launch. But what else is coming?
Kobo Remote is a perfect stocking filler for ebook lovers
A Bluetooth page turner for Kobo ebook readers is an obvious, but great little idea.
Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 makes this fan favourite even more of a must-have
Multi-format wireless listening and simultaneous audio make the grade
Features
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
What is the Dynamic Island? Apple’s iPhone notch replacement explained
It turns out someone had already trademarked Expand-O-Lozenge. Here’s what you need to know about Apple’s Dynamic Island
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
I think the new Nissan Leaf kicks range anxiety into touch and it’s pretty cool to look at too
New-found crossover status also brings the Nissan Leaf improved range and practicality
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+
How to buy a soundbar: our guide to upgrading your home cinema audio
If you’re in the market for a soundbar, check out our advice before making a purchase
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
Best gifts for photographers for Christmas 2025
Oh snap – gear for every level of shutterbug
Reviews
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
The CMF Headphone Pro stand out to me for more than just eye-catching colours
Minty fresh looks, convincing enough sound
Govee’s Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism have made my house holiday-ready all year round
Outdoor illumination that’ll last a lot longer than your Christmas spirit
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Buying guides
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
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 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
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
8 of the best TVs in 2025 including Samsung, LG, Sony and more
If you’re looking for the very best TV that you can buy, then you’re spoilt for choice. Big performance comes at a high price, but the rewards are staggering
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 wireless speakers in 2025 for music streaming via Wi-Fi
Streaming speakers for all budgets – our guide to the best wireless speakers you can find anywhere
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
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
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
I tried the new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5, and they’re right to ditch Wear OS
TAG Heuer’s new Connected Calibre E5 finally feels like a true Swiss smartwatch – faster, smarter, and better off without Google’s Wear OS?
Rivian says drivers will ‘appreciate’ losing CarPlay in time – I beg to differ
Rivian’s in-car AI advances will eventually have drivers asking CarPlay who? I’m far from convinced
Ford’s CEO isn’t sold on Apple CarPlay Ultra – but here’s why I think he’s wrong
Ford’s boss isn’t convinced by Apple CarPlay Ultra, but after trying it myself, I think he’s missing the point
