There’s no denying the OnePlus Nord 5’s value – but I wish it hadn’t ditched this one key feature
More tempting specs for sensible cash – but it’s not all change for the better

My top AirPods recommendation is down to $99 in this Prime Day deal
AirPods 4 are Apple’s latest, and one of the best value options. Thanks to this Prime Day deal, it’s an even better buy than ever

5 things I’m actually buying in the Amazon Prime Day sale
Here are the five genuinely useful things I’m actually buying in the Amazon Prime Day sale – no gimmicks, just smart deals on stuff I’ll use all summer and beyond

The Google Pixel 9 is down to its lowest price ever this Prime Day
We’ve got good news for Google fans – the Pixel 9 is down to a new low price, barely cheaper than the 9a. Plus, the whole line-up is reduced

The OnePlus Pad Lite could be the perfect parental pick for their kid’s first Android tablet
Sensible price, stellar screen, straightforward software

The 10 best tennis video games ever made to play during Wimbledon
Fancy whacking a ball around without getting off the sofa? Try these tennis video game classics, plucked from the dawn of gaming to the modern day

Latest posts
Tado Prime Day deals: my favourite smart thermostat is now £85
These deals are hot, hot, hot, with items up to 31% off

One of the best cheap phones of 2025 is even cheaper for Prime Day
The Nothing Phone 3a has a solid discount for Prime Day that makes it an even better buy. Plus, other Nothing devices are on offer

The Honor Magic 7 Pro should be your next phone buy at this Prime Day price
A 7 year promise moves Honor to Android’s top tier for software support. Throw in this Prime Day price, and the Magic 7 Pro is a must-buy

Apple’s cheap iPhone just got even cheaper on Amazon Prime Day
The iPhone 16e is better value than ever, thanks to this deal that brings Apple’s cheap handset to a sub-£500 price

The OnePlus Watch 3 43mm slims down my favourite WearOS wearable
Smaller in stature, but still a battery life heavyweight

Lexar’s mini SSD is my mobile movie making must-have – and it’s on sale for Prime Day
Impressively slender SSD adds up to 2TB of extra storage

The best Kindle in 2025 for every type of reader
We’ve tested every Amazon e-reader to recommend the very best Kindle for every bookworm and budget

These Shokz bone conduction earphones are my Prime Day fitness tip
Runners and fitness fanatics should sprint to snap up a pair

These $15 wireless buds are the cheapest you’ll find this Prime Day
Budget home-grown Amazon wireless earbuds for even less? Yes please.

Amazon UK Prime Day 2025 live: bag yourself a bargain on phones, headphones, laptops and more
Your wallet’s already thanking you for the Amazon UK Prime Day savings that are well and truly back this week

Features
I’m monitoring Prime Day deals, and these are my favourite offers
Prime Day is in full swing now, and I’ve picked out my favourite deals from all the offers I’ve found on Amazon

Best coffee machines 2025: coffee makers for budding baristas
The best coffee machines to to hit your caffeine fix

Dyson has discontinued its most controversial product ever – here’s what you need to know
The now-discontinued Dyson Zone was very real, despite looking like a device from a dystopian Sci-Fi movie

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+

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.

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

Reviews
You don’t have to like the Nothing Phone 3 – but it won me over, and might win you over too
Introduction Distinctive. Divisive. discordant. Whatever you call it, there’s no denying that Nothing got people talking with its first flagship phone. The firm with a fondness for transparent tech has embraced asymmetry and ditched its signature glyph lighting for a more functional dot matrix display. Phone 3 is also a big leap into premium territory […]

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

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?

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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 phones to buy in 2025 reviewed and ranked
The very best smartphones you can buy right now from Apple, Samsung, Google and more

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

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?

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

Stuff Gadget Awards
Latest deals
The most reliable robot vacuum I’ve used is $500/£550 off this Prime Day
Eufy’s Omni S1 Pro robot vacuum is one of the best I’ve used – and for Prime Day you can score it at its lowest price ever

Amazon US Prime Day 2025 live: get top deals on Apple, Samsung, Sonos, Ring and more
Prime Day is back! Here are all the key tech deals at Amazon US for you to choose from

Sonos Ace headphones are half the price of AirPods Max in the best Prime Day deal
The Sonos Ace headphones are still pretty new, but they’ve been discounted down to $299/£269 in what has to be the best Prime Day deal

Get the Sonos Move 2 portable speaker at its lowest price for Prime Day
Down by £130 to £317, the recently released Sonos Move 2 portable speaker is down to its lowest price for Amazon’s Prime Day

I’m getting this Baseus magnetic Qi2 power bank at almost half off to extend my iPhone’s battery
The PicoGo AM31 is a 10000mAh battery pack with MagSafe and Qi2 from Baseus, and you can grab it for $almost half off this Prime Day

I’m finally getting one of the top massage guns all thanks to this massive Prime Day discount
These Therabody deals will ease your aching muscles – and put less strain on your bank balance with up to $100/£100 in savings

Stuff Opinion
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

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
