Backbone’s latest mobile controller is a nod to my favourite ever Xbox design
Translucent green colour scheme might make this the ultimate xbox mobile controller
Vinyl listening doesn’t get easier than with Pro-Ject’s new affordable Automat turntable
Pro-Ject’s new Automat turntable is easier than ever to use, more affordable, and sounds better thanks to new components
I can’t believe Apple’s best MacBook is already discounted in Amazon’s sale
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 in Amazon’s sale.
My favourite travel accessory just got even more essential for frequent flyers
Twelve South’s AirFly Pro lets you connect AirPods and other Bluetooth cans to in-flight screens, and the second-gen lasts even longer
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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
HMD Amped Buds come with a case that can charge your phone
You’ll never get caught with a dead battery again
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi are the first of their kind – but are they ahead of their time?
Wi-Fi connectivity offers lossless audio, but will you get much use out of it?
This upgraded handheld can do much more than cloud gaming
More power and improved controls get this handheld closer to a console experience
Best gaming phone in 2025 for setting high scores
Taking no calls ’cause I’ll be gaming – these are the best gaming phones
Amazon US Big Spring Sale 2025 live: here are my top deal picks
The first big 2025 Amazon US deals event runs from 25 March through 31 March. Here’s everything you need to know
Amazon UK Big Spring Sale 2025 live: the 30+ best deals I’ve found
Amazon UK’s first major deals event of 2025 is happening now – here’s everything you need to know
I think the Kindle Colorsoft may finally be worth it thanks to this deal
With a 20% discount, the Kindle Colorsoft might finally be worth buying after the high price put me off the colour e-reader
This ‘incomplete’ turntable plays your records the wrong way up
The Waiting for Ideas PP-1 is a made-to-order work of art
Apple Music just beat Spotify with this DJ-friendly new feature
The new DJ with Apple Music feature lets the pros mix music and play tracks from Apple’s entire library – all directly from decks
Features
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
I had more fun building this mechanical keyboard than any Lego set
The Glorious GMMK 3 is as modular as it gets – and about as expensive, too
Best gaming chairs in 2025 for upgraded comfort
For serious gaming sessions, comfortable glutes are just as important as flexible thumbs
Apple iPhone Fold: will there be a foldable iPhone and will it flip or not flip?
Will Apple finally make some waves and flip out?
Best heart rate fitness tracker 2025: track your ticker in style
The best heart rate monitoring fitness trackers to track your ticker in style
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?
The best iPhone and iPad games right now
UPDATED: If you’re not using your iOS and iPadOS devices for playing games, you’re missing out on some of the best titles mobile has to offer
Reviews
Samsung QE65S90F review: this fantastic OLED TV gets nearly everything right – apart from the price
Impeccable picture quality comes at a high price – or at least it does at launch
The Poco F7 Ultra is a cheerful upper mid-ranger with flagship ambitions for a great price
The Poco F7 Ultra has a very impressive core spec sheet and while it doesn’t offer as much as some flagships, you get most of the way there
Atomfall is an apocalypse adventure I’ll happily get lost in
Rebellion’s first-person survival adventure is authentically from Northern England and refreshingly unique
The iPhone 16e made me realise what you actually need for a good smartphone
An entry-point to Apple’s iPhone range that’s great for those looking for power without a hefty price
FiiO JM21 review: my pick for a portable audiophile starting point
This digital audio player puts in an impressive showing for relatively little cash
Assassin’s Creed Shadows does feudal Japan justice, but dual gameplay styles don’t gel
The Brotherhood comes to feudal Japan’s Sengoku period with conflicting results
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will keep me busy until Switch 2
One more Switch remaster from the Wii U era is also arguably its biggest
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review: supersize if you want – not because you have to
Still king of Google’s castle – or usurped by a smaller sibling?
Apple MacBook Air review (M4, 2025): you get a little more for a little less
The MacBook Air gets a speed bump with the newest M4 chip – but there are other improvements, too, as well as a lower starting price
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Buying guides
Best VPN services in 2025 to stay secure online
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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+
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
Best budget soundbars in 2025 to boost your TV audio
Upgrade your movie nights without the blockbuster price tag – these are the best cheap soundbars
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 phones to buy in 2025 reviewed and ranked
The very best smartphones you can buy right now from Apple, Samsung, Google and more
Best wired headphones in 2025 including in-ears, over-ears, open and closed-back
Get ultimate corded audio with the best wired headphones
Best travel backpacks in 2025 for laptops, tech and more
We review the best travel backpacks for laptops, tech gear, and all your essentials
Best video doorbell in 2025 for wireless door protection
Put an end to failed deliveries with the best wireless video doorbells around
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 one of the biggest discounts in the Amazon Spring Sale
The Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station is a high-capacity backup solution for homes and off-grid setups
One of the best portable projectors is over 40% off in Amazon’s Spring Sale
Yaber’s L2s projector is down to $150 in Amazon’s Spring Sale, and there isn’t a portable projector I’d rather buy
I’m going to recreate Middle-earth with this amazing Lord of the Rings Lego deal
The Amazon Spring Sale discounts two of the best Lego sets around
Our top cheap tablet is now even better value in the Amazon Spring Sale
Amazon Fire Max 11 is an easy recommendation – it’s top in Stuff’s best budget tablet guide, and it’s now even more tempting in Amazon’s Spring Sale
This iPhone-friendly Anker Qi2 charging stand is 22% off right now
The MagGo Wireless Charging Station 3-in-1 Stand from Anker is now 22% off – down to $70/£70. It can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods
One of my fave SwitchBot robo-vacs is over 50% off in Amazon’s Spring Sale
SwitchBot’s pint-sized robot vacuum cleaner is 30% during this annual savings event, alongside huge savings on other smart home devices
Stuff Opinion
The new Breitling Top Time B31 might be my favourite Breitling watch, ever
The Top Time B31 is sized right, it looks incredible, and it represents a new chapter for Breitling
Move over Apple Watch – as a retro gamer, I want an Atari 2600 My Play smartwatch on my wrist
What do you get when you cross a classic console and a smartwatch? No, not a midlife crisis – this fitness tracker is for folks who spent their childhoods in the glow of a CRT screen
Digitise old photos, tapes and disks before your history and memories fade to dust
We live in a world with an abundance of media. It wasn’t always that way. Which is why we need to digitise memories stored on analogue media before they’re gone forever
Finally, Samsung has created a foldable device I actually want to buy
Samsung Flex Gaming scratches a retro gaming itch with modern hardware, even if the finer details suggest it’s really something very silly indeed
I can’t decide if these quirky concept phones are great or gimmicks
These crazy concepts and oddball offerings certainly beat by-the-numbers annual updates – so why don’t we see more of them?
