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Reviews

Poco F5 review: no, really – how much?

Flagship gaming for less; Poco strikes again

15 May 2023 / 09:00 BST13 May 2023 / 17:10 BST

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Huawei FreeBuds 5 review: A great second set of buds

T2000 style meets open-fit excellence

27 April 2023 / 16:48 BST23 November 2023 / 15:50 GMT

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra hands-on review: heroic camera hardware

Today, China; tomorrow, the world!

19 April 2023 / 01:01 BST25 April 2023 / 19:31 BST

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Remarkable 2 review: all the right notes

Still arguing the case for simplicity

Price: $401.87

7 March 2023 / 13:00 GMT7 March 2023 / 15:09 GMT

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GoPro Hero 11 Black review: superbly social

New 8:7 aspect action cam is packed with creator-appeal

15 September 2022 / 11:18 BST18 November 2022 / 12:55 GMT

Cameras

GoPro Hero11 Black lands with Hero11 Black Mini in tow

GoPro’s latest action cameras scratch that TikTok and Instagram itch

14 September 2022 / 14:00 BST28 September 2022 / 12:29 BST

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DJI Osmo Action 3 review: deep diving and wide-angled

Can DJI’s cost-effective action cam best GoPro’s new Hero 11 Black?

14 September 2022 / 14:00 BST14 September 2022 / 16:35 BST

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Oppo Reno 8 Pro review: standout style and loads of storage

Framing up the sweet spot

Price: $805.09

13 September 2022 / 09:19 BST16 September 2022 / 10:34 BST

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Honor 70 review: featherweight and fine-looking

A slender midrange camera champ

Price: $645.14

8 September 2022 / 05:35 BST8 September 2022 / 05:35 BST

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Xiaomi 12s Ultra review: hey big sensor

Xiaomi’s partnership with Leica kicks off with a China-only camera champ

19 August 2022 / 09:00 BST5 October 2022 / 08:43 BST

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Asus Zenfone 9 review: The smallest superphone

This micro machine means business

28 July 2022 / 14:30 BST5 October 2022 / 08:48 BST

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Realme GT Neo 3 150W review: is it fast enough?

World-first fast-charging and MediaTek power

Price: $805.09

8 June 2022 / 13:00 BST8 June 2022 / 17:42 BST

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

What’s the best gaming console? That’s a question gamers have debated for as long as consoles have existed. The truth is, it’s one of the most subjective discussions in the world of technology. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you figure out which one might be the best option for you. Of course, […]

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

Best mid-range laptop in 2025 for work, gaming and more

Looking to buy the best mid-range laptop? It’s a smart move. Why splurge over a grand on a machine if you won’t fully utilise all its premium features? Like mid-range phones, mid-range laptops once meant compromises in performance and speed, but fortunately, technology has come a long way. Today, you can find sleek, fast notebooks […]

TEST 15TH APRIL – Best foldable phone 2024: next-gen flip phones reviewed and rated

With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best smartphones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. Think folding phones are just a hinged gimmick? Think again: the best foldable phones are about as versatile as handsets get […]

Test 2 reviews

Introduction It wasn’t too far back into PC gaming history that “integrated graphics” was considered a curse word. An Asus ROG device without a dedicated GPU would’ve been unthinkable. Madness, even. Fast forward to 2025, though, and the Z13 Flow is very much flying solo in the graphics department – yet I couldn’t be happier. […]