Google Maps is testing an extreme power-saving mode to beat your failing battery
The Google Maps monochrome mode will help you get there when it feels like your phone won’t make it
YouTube TV and Disney battle of billionaires ends a draw – sports fans are the big losers
A big blow to YouTube TV subscribers as Disney networks are blacked out
Purple is the new black? Why it doesn’t matter if iPhone 18 Pro skips the staple hue again
iPhone 18 Pro could arrive in coffee, purple and burgundy hues according to a new leak.
Orient Star’s new M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase is stunning, and you won’t believe the price
Orient Star has gone full cosmic with the new M45 F8 Mechanical Moon Phase
Latest posts
Best streaming sticks in 2025 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
Best phones to buy in 2025 reviewed and ranked
The very best smartphones you can buy right now from Apple, Samsung, Google and more
The new Jeep Compass is bigger and I think it looks better than ever
The revised mid-size SUV sits on a hugely versatile platform designed to offer optimum versatility
You’ll be able to send texts over satellite straight from your phone with this UK carrier
O2 and Virgin Media will be rolling out Starlink Direct to Cell support in 2026, letting you use your phone when you don’t have signal
Samsung just confirmed the Galaxy S26’s most important upgrade – it’s not the processor, nor AI
The Galaxy S26 will feature new cameras, Samsung has revealed. That’s way more exciting than a new processor or more AI
Disney+ begins to add HDR10+ but only a select few can enjoy it
If you have a Samsung TV from 2018 onwards and you have the Disney+ Premium bundle, you can watch HDR10+ content from the Hulu library
Rode Wireless Micro Camera Kit includes an OLED receiver and supports digital cameras
The Rode Wireless Micro Camera Kit is includes a new receiver with an AMOLED display and compatibility with any digital camera
Affinity just made pro editing and design free forever, and I think Adobe should be worried
Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer and Affinity Publisher are now a single app that is free for everyone
4 of the best spooky watches for Halloween
It’s spooky season, and what better way to embrace the festivities than with some delightfully eerie Halloween-inspired watches?
Best iPhone in 2025 ranked from best to worst
Which iPhone should you choose? This guide will help you find out. Here’s the good and the bad about every available Apple smartphone
Features
I’ve been testing my urine with Withings’ latest device – here’s what I’ve learned
You read that right, I’ve had Withings’ U-Scan device sat in my toilet monitoring my urine, but what exactly does it do?
Best budget camera phones in 2025 for affordable photography
After the best budget camera phone to capture stunning photos without breaking the bank? We’ve reviewed the very best
Best Swatch watches in 2025 for bright, affordable fun
We’ve ranked the best Swatch watches, from the big and bold to arty and playful
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: here’s what’s been announced so far!
Here’s where we reward all the fantastic tech we’ve seen and reviewed during the year – which is your favourite?
Best flip phones in 2025 for any budget
Clamshell-style folding screens have made flip phones cool again – these are the best flip phones on sale, and the ones to look out for
Best upcoming Lego sets 2025 and 2026: this and next year’s top new Lego releases
Prepare for a block party with these superb sets coming soon from Lego
The best camera drones in 2025 for capturing stunning aerial footage
We’ve tested the best camera drones at every price and skill level, so you can find the perfect flying camera for your shots
The PS2 hits 25: we remember the legendary Sony PlayStation 2
The biggest-selling console ever now has 25 candles on its cake. Although, you know, probably don’t feed it cake. Your PS2 won’t like that
Reviews
Nothing Phone 3a Lite review: a no-frills twist that doesn’t need to exist (right now)
The first entry-grade Nothing phone keeps most of what made its bigger brothers stand out
Oppo Find X9 Pro review: clever camera clip-on makes this a top phone for photography
Top-spec hardware made even better with a Hasselblad-approved accessory
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review: trading thinness for brilliance
With a different look and more capability than the Air, the Pro series stays top dog
CMF Watch 3 Pro review: minor improvements for this deceptively simple smartwatch
Firms up some of its predecessor’s weak points – but swappable bezels are MIA
Pixel Watch 4 review: after two weeks I’m convinced this is the only Apple Watch alternative
Beautiful design, fluid software, and meaningful health smarts make the Pixel Watch 4 the Android watch to beat.
Apple iPhone 17 review: the iPhone I think most people should buy in 2025
Only marginally more exciting than beige, the iPhone 17 nonetheless packs several surprises – and more importantly, specs that make it a better buy than any other iPhone
Hypershell X Ultra review: the wearable robot legs I didn’t know I wanted
adventure-focused exoskeleton is niche but effective
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…
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Buying guides
Best watches for men in 2025 for every style and budget
We’ve ranked the best watches for men, featuring iconic models from the most renowned watchmakers
Best video doorbells without a subscription to beat price hikes
Stop paying a monthly fee for your doorbell – these are the best subscription-free video doorbells you can get
After testing countless action cameras, these are the only 3 I recommend for every budget
Need a compact and rugged video camera for sports, vlogging or biking? These mighty mountable action cams represent our top picks
Best lightweight waterproof jackets in 2025 for unpredictable weather
Shield yourself against April showers and wet winters with the best lightweight waterproof jackets money can buy
Best iPads in 2025 for home, school and work
Not sure which is the best iPad for you? We’ve explored the differences between every current Apple tablet in our buying guide
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?
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 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
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?
Stuff Gadget Awards
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!
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
Latest deals
Black Friday 2025: here’s when it’ll take place next month
Black Friday and the days that come after it have become the biggest shopping event of the year
Black Friday UK 2025: here’s where we’ll bring you all the deals this November
This is where we’ll be bringing you all the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals during November
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
Stuff Opinion
Ikea’s tiny bed for your smartphone isn’t as stupid as it sounds
You tuck in your kids, your dog and yourself. Maybe it’s time to tuck in your Android or iPhone too – and finally end all that late-night smartphone faffing
Why did Apple TV remove the +? And what does it mean for a future Apple TV Pro streaming box?
The name change does cause a problem for the Apple TV streaming box – so what will a next-gen version be called?
ChatGPT is ready to become your browser, but I’m not sure I’m ready for it
While its AI smarts are impressive, I’m not sure I’m ready to switch all my internet browsing over to this new release
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
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
