My favourite French sports car just showed off its electric successor for the first time
With a brand-new platform, Alpine has high hopes for its next crop of performance cars including a third-generation Alpine A110
We’ve tested the best water bottles in 2026 – these are our favourites for sustainable hydration
The best reusable water bottles to help you ditch single-use plastic, stay hydrated in the heat
Is Apple really making a smart doorbell or security camera to rival Ring and Nest? Here’s everything we know
“Protected by Apple Security” stickers incoming?
Apple’s AI explained: what you need to know about Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Apple’s AI is dubbed Apple Intelligence. But what all can its brainy tech do? Here’s everything you need to know
Latest posts
This coffee machine has been my surprise heatwave hack – but I’d still make one big change
The KitchenAid KF4’s iced coffee modes have been a no-brainer way to keep both cool and caffeinated
I liked the electric Mercedes-Benz GLB but I’d still buy a CLA first
Seven seats and a sizeable frunk make the GLB highly desirable for folks with kids to carry
The best new TV shows and movies to stream in July 2026
All the best films and series coming to streaming services this month
Nokia’s new dumb phones have a whopping great AI button in the middle, completely defeating the purpose
Nokia’s new dumb phones come with a pretty startling contradiction. They’re not smart, but they are artificially intelligent.
We’ve reviewed the best tablets in 2026 – including iPad and Android picks for every budget
We’ve tested the best tablets from Apple, Samsung and more, with top picks for value, performance, and portability
Apple iPhone Ultra might play hard to get – will Apple delay the release to build supply?
Apple is expected to reveal the foldable iPhone Iltra in September. But might not have many to go around.
Nintendo Switch 1 discontinued – here’s why you won’t be able to buy the cheap console amid price hikes
Nintendo will stop selling the OG Switch in Europe to usher in new battery era.
How to use your iPhone’s Camera Control button and get more control over your shots
There’s an extra button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 series called Camera Control – find out everything it can do here, from easier zooming to enhanced AI search
Don’t buy an Apple Watch just yet – here’s why the upcoming Series 12 could be worth the wait
From a faster chip, to Siri AI and even Touch ID, here’s everything we’ve heard about the Apple Watch Series 12 so far…
This tiny, distraction-free gadget made me feel safer behind the wheel
Ooono’s Co-Driver No2 is a subtle and straightforward early warning system
Features
Best watch winders in 2026 to keep your watches ready
The best watch winder will keep your watch wound and ready to wear at a moment’s notice
The best Apple Watch apps 2026 that we’re actually using
That thing on your wrist is for more than blasting notifications your way. Make your smart watch smarter with these ambitious apps
24 of the best watches for men in 2026, including luxury dress watches and rugged sports watches
We’ve ranked the best watches for men, featuring iconic dive watches, luxury watches, sports watches and more
Best streaming sticks in 2026 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
The AI music crackdown has exposed Spotify and Apple Music’s biggest problem
More music-streaming services are demonetising AI, but only one of them is willing to fully protect human creativity and combat slop
Best VPN services in 2026 to stay secure online
We’ve gathered together the cream of the Virtual Private Network crop – what’s the best VPN service for you?
What to expect from Apple’s September event: iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and more
Apple’s September event is usually the company’s biggest consumer hardware moment of the year – expect new iPhones, Apple Watch and talk about the new Siri
How to customize the iPhone Action Button and make it work better for you
Instead of flicking a switch to set your phone to silent, you now press and hold the Action Button for a haptic feedback response.
Reviews
This grab-and-go 4K projector impressed me with its bright picture and streaming smarts
The Elfin Flip 4K shines brighter and sharper than its size would suggest
After living with the Honor Magic V6, here’s why I think it’ll be the last great ‘tall’ foldable phone
Outrageously slim foldable brings power and battery boosts, plus some small camera gains
I found the Philips OneUp 5000 was a brilliant – and cheaper – alternative to Shark and Dyson
Can the affordable Philips OneUp 5000 inject new life into your cleaning habits?
Motorola Razr Fold review: depending where you live, this could be the book-style foldable to beat
A huge battery, slick multitasking and an official US release? Sign us up
Google’s new Home Speaker is fine, but I hate that the smartest bit needs you to subscribe
More than just a conduit for Gemini for Home?
This pro-grade stills and video camera is also a phone. Why isn’t it more widely available?
The X300 Ultra is Vivo’s most accomplished cameraphone yet
This Leica-powered gimbal camera’s image quality blew me away. Here’s why DJI should watch out
The Insta360 Luna Ultra is a serious rival to the DJI Osmo Pocket
The LG G6 redefined OLED TVs for me – here’s why it’ll do the same for you
The OLED standard-bearer returns with a brightness-boosting picture processor and anti-glare tech
After hundreds of photos, the Panasonic Lumix L10 has cemented itself as one of my favourite travel cameras
Pocketable dimensions, generous zoom range and custom LUTs steal the show
Why you can trust our reviews
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Buying guides
Best laptops in 2026 that we’ve reviewed – our top picks for work, play and everyday use
We’ve tested and scored the best laptops for every need
Best gaming headsets in 2026 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 noise-cancelling headphones in 2026 for travel, work, and everything between
Want audio without distraction? The best noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, Sony and others cut out background sound for superior listening
The best Kindle in 2026: our recommendations for every type of reader
We’ve tested every Amazon e-reader to recommend the very best Kindle for every bookworm and budget
Best fans in 2026: portable, floor and desk fans to beat the heatwave
The best fans can add circulation to the stuffiest of spaces – if it’s airflow you’re after, these are the spinners you need
Best gaming console in 2026 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 streaming service for the US in 2026
Here’s our guide to all the best streaming services – Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock and Paramount+
Best smart speaker in 2026 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 Awards 2025: our Gadget of the Year
Now comes the truly hard part: choosing the absolute best from an exceptional year of tech
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our phones of the year
From budget phones to folding handsets, here are our favourite smartphones of 2025 across several categories
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our TVs and streaming service of the year
Look here! These are the screens and services that kept us most entertained over the past year
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our laptops of the year
Open up! It’s time to pull out this year’s best premium, mainstream and gaming laptops
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our fitness tech of the year
Faster. Stronger. Healthier – here are the year’s best workout-enhancers
The Stuff Awards 2025: top design and innovation of the year
It’s time to celebrate the categories that pushed the boundaries forward in 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our headphones of the year
These cans can. Read on to discover the best sports, true wireless and over-ear headphones of 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our home audio products of the year
Listen up! It’s time to reveal 2025’s best wireless and Bluetooth speakers
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our cameras of the year
The year’s top cameras – from mirrorless marvels to adventure-ready action cams
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our home tech of the year
Time to see which home tech impressed us most this year – and there were some very big leaps n 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our analogue watch of the year
It’s time to take a closer look at the year’s finest horological heroes
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our soundbar and projector of the year
Here are the projectors and soundbars that made our movie nights magic in 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our tablets of the year
We pick the top 2025 tablets from both the premium and affordable ends of the market
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our electric cars and bikes of the year
The best EVs, ebikes and escooters of 2025, revealed!
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our gaming hardware of the year
Here are the gaming consoles and peripherals that dominated our downtime in 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our apps and games of the year
Find out which thumb-busting titles kept us most entertained this year
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!
Latest deals
14 super-cheap watches in the Amazon Prime Day sale I’d genuinely recommend
Looking for an affordable watch for summer? Here are 14 budget timepieces I’d actually recommend…
Beat the Apple price rise – get the MacBook Neo for $599/£599
Instead of starting from $599/£599 for the entry-level 256GB model, the MacBook Neo now officially starts at $699/£699 direct from Apple
There’s never been a better time to buy an iPhone Air
Amazon Prime Day has revealed some heavy discounts on Apple’s ultra-slim iPhone Air, turning it into one of the standout deals we’ve seen this week
The Garmin Forerunner 165 deal is the perfect Prime Day upgrade for your new running hobby
Running is booming and the Garmin Forerunner 165 is a brilliant way to start tracking detailed stats
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft is finally worth it thanks to this superb Prime Day deal
With up to 38% off, the Kindle Colorsoft might finally be worth buying, since the high price put me off the colour e-reader previously
Apple AirPods Pro 3 deal alert! Get Apple’s flagship wireless earphones for an all-time-low price
If you’re after one of the best wireless earbuds, there’s good news. An AirPods Pro 3 deal sees them down to $179
Stuff Opinion
I’m a certified brand snob, but after a day with the Jaecoo 8 Hybrid, I’m sold
Jaecoo’s new flagship SUV won’t win any points for badge prestige, but a day behind the wheel around the Chilterns was enough to make this resident brand snob reconsider
Physical game discs now have an expiry date. Here’s why I won’t miss them – and you shouldn’t either
Sony has set the date for the death of discs, but it’s not all bad news
Sony is killing new games coming to disc – here’s why I think that’s a terrible idea
Sony’s future for PlayStation games relies on you forgetting what Sony announced earlier this week
I don’t want Meta’s new $299 smart glasses – I want Apple AirPods Pro for my eyes
Forget a camera on your face. I want EyePods Pro smart glasses that power up my eyes like AirPods Pro power up my ears
Buying a new phone or laptop in 2026? Here’s why it’ll cost more – and how to save money while you still can
Surging RAM and storage prices are having a nasty knock-on effect
