I tried an AI skiing coach on the slopes in real life: here's what happened By Chris Hall published 31 December 24 Carv 2 is like having a ski instructor in your pocket.
Pro-ject Debut Carbon Evo review By Simon Lucas last updated 22 February 24 The Pro-Ject Debut continues its relentless journey up-market – but is still cracking value for money.
The De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Next took me some time to master, but the delicious espresso it makes was worth the wait By Max Langridge published 5 May 25 While there's a slight learning curve, this affordable espresso machine makes great coffee, with an admirable level of personalization on offer.
I thought VR controller grips were pointless until this Meta Quest 3 accessory proved me wrong By Hamish Hector published 26 March 25 The Kiwi design G4 Pro Performance Controller Grips are great but they’re not for everyone
iFi Uno review: a small, but big way to boost your audio By Simon Lucas published 3 December 23 A teeny tiny way of making a big difference to your desktop's or smartphone's audio quality.
Avid Ingenium Plug&Play review: The absolute distillation of a ready-to-go turntable that will grow with you By Ed Selley published 5 June 25 With the Avid Ingenium Plug&Play, a company-wide philosophy for vinyl replay distils into a ready-to-go, high-performing turntable
Oak Hollow Reina Office Chair review By Collin Probst published 11 August 24 A mid-range ergonomic office chair that's excellent for home or office use
Dali Rubikore 2 review: excellent value for money in these big-sound, small-size stereo speakers By Ed Selley published 10 November 24 The newly launched Rubikore family promises a taste of Dali’s high end tech at a terrestrial price; does the Rubikore 2 sound a bit special?
I watched the first three episodes of Gen V season 2, and The Boys' college spin-off falls just short of being a grade-A student on Prime Video By Tom Power published 15 September 25 Gen V season 2 is The Boys season 4.5 in all but name – and that's not always a good thing.
De'Longhi Rivelia review: finally – a compact, luxury bean-to-cup machine By Josephine Watson published 19 February 24 Without taking up too much real estate, the De'Longhi Rivelia easily offers one of the best bean-to-cup coffee experiences I’ve ever had
Small but perfectly formed, the De'Longhi Dedica Duo is my new favorite entry-level espresso machine By Cat Ellis published 29 September 25 A stylish little espresso machine with an affordable price tag that delivers consistently great results, whether you're brewing hot or cold.
Marantz TT-15S1 Turntable review By Lewis Leong last updated 22 February 24 The Marantz TT-15S1 is as much a work of art as it is a music playback device. It’s expensive, but it’s a steal all things considered.
Monitor Audio Studio 89 review: poised, informative stereo speakers with detail and dynamism in equal measure By Simon Lucas published 1 July 24 Monitor Audio has deployed as much of its hard-earned elite knowledge as possible in a more affordable standmount speaker pair with a resonant model name.
Xiaomi's shiny new open earbuds fix one massive problem with this kind of headphone design By Tom Bedford published 28 September 25 The Xiaomi OpenWear Stereo Pro fix the ever-present noise leaking problem of open earbuds, but they only sound okay and the design has some issues.
Meze Audio 105 Silva are the bucolic listening headphones audiophiles will adore – the Romanian answer to ‘hygge’ By James Grimshaw published 13 October 25 I tested Meze Audio’s 105 Silva open-back headphones and all I got was a level of listening comfort I’d never experienced at the level, until now
Nothing Headphone (1) review: so close to being the best headphones debut I've ever seen, but so far By Matt Bolton published 1 July 25 Nothing's first wireless over-headphones deliver impeccable features, but we've got talk about the sound
If your kitchen is as small as mine, the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch is one of the best espresso machines you can buy By Cat Ellis published 23 March 25 Looking for your first espresso machine? The La Specialista Touch is a great choice, and can grow with you as you develop your skills.
FiiO FP3 wired earbuds review: bright, bold and near-perfect, these entry-level IEMs' tasteful fidelity blew me away By James Grimshaw published 7 March 25 The FiiO FP3 budget planar driver-equipped wired earbuds feature hitherto unbelievable width and detail
Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition review: a responsive racing wheel with a few too many rough edges By Lewis Maddison published 19 January 25 The Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition is a mid-range racing wheel for PlayStation and PC – does it outperform its rivals?
Sennheiser Accentum Plus review: A mid-range over-ear headphone that packs a punch By Simon Lucas published 23 February 24 With the addition of one or two premium features, Sennheiser turns its ‘entry-level’ wireless over-ear into a ‘mid-market’ proposition.
The Witcher season 4 review: Netflix nixes logic for confusing and overwhelming fantasy, but the payoff is worth it By Jasmine Valentine published 30 October 25 The Witcher season 4 is merely a warm-up act for season 5, and Netflix keeps Liam Hemsworth mostly under wraps.
Austrian Audio Hi-X20 review: wired over-ear headphones that sound so good, the price tag must be a misprint By Simon Lucas published 6 November 24 The Austrian Audio Hi-X20 continue the brand’s extraordinary strike-rate in the affordable wired over-ear headphone market
Sword Of The Sea is a technicolor trip of a game from the makers of Journey By Ben Gilbert published 6 September 25 Mind-bending mechanics and cosmic backdrops deliver an allegory for our collapsing ecosystem and the immensity of nature.
Final VR500 review: unassuming wired in-ear headphones that have it where it counts By Simon Lucas published 20 April 24 The VR500 by Final Audio are the wired earbuds that can elevate your listening experience without the significant outlay.
The chic Smeg ECF03 looks like it came straight out of the 1950s, and brews consistently great hot and cold espresso By Cat Ellis published 24 October 25 The new ECF03 is the most stylish way to prepare your morning pick-me-up.
Final ZE8000 MK2 review: wireless earbuds that actually make me believe in 8K sound By Becky Scarrott published 7 January 24 Final's second-gen buds are neither small nor particularly pocketable, but when the sound is as musically gifted, layered and expansive as this, I don't mind.
FiiO FT1 review: FiiO’s first closed-back over-ear headphones let down by hit-and-miss sound By Simon Lucas published 10 October 24 FiiO fills in one of the few remaining gaps in its product line-up with its first pair of closed-back over-ear headphones.
Victrola Eastwood II turntable review: bi-functional Bluetooth in a budget-friendly box By James Grimshaw published 25 August 24 The Victrola Eastwood II is a highly connectible budget turntable, let down by a few key shortcomings.
House of Marley Revolution review: a good-sounding budget turntable for first-timers with sustainable style By Chris Rowlands published 3 December 24 The House of Marley Revolution is a distinctive entry-level deck that offers useful Bluetooth connectivity and reliable everyday audio quality at a fair price.
Xreal has changed the game with its One Pro AR smart glasses, and I think I'm in love By Hamish Hector published 18 June 25 The Xreal One Pro stand out above the crowd as the new best AR smart glasses for entertainment.
