The Google Pixel 9a is my perfect entry-level phone
Google’s latest budget smartphone is packed with AI and features a brilliant new design – find out why it’s a must buy in our Pixel 9a review
This “Ultra” smartphone has a huge battery and excellent cameras, but that’s not why I love it
Oppo’s Find X8 Ultra comes with a huge and powerful camera system with a massive battery, and it’s still slimmer than oth
The best upcoming movies in 2025
All the top movies to check out this year. What films are you most looking forward to?
I didn’t get the Galaxy S25 Edge hype until living with this slim phone
Infinix’s Hot 50 Pro+ is currently the thinnest slim phone you can buy at 6.8mm – and it’s made me excited for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge
Latest posts
We finally know when the Galaxy S25 Edge’s release date – and it’s soon
After months of rumours, we finally know when Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 Edge – it will arrive in an online launch on 13 May
The best upcoming TV shows in 2025
The biggest shows coming to HBO, Disney+, Netflix and more
This chip powers some of this year’s top smartphones, and this upgrade is even better
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ chip upgrades the innards of some of this year’s top phones with even more power for AI, multitasking, and gaming
The Google Pixel 9 is almost back to its lowest price in this deal
We’ve got good news for Google fans – the Pixel 9 is almost back to its lowest price. With this deal, it’s barely more than the Pixel 9a
The brooding Lexus LF-ZC concept is the cyberpunk EV I’ve been waiting for
It might’ve been well hidden in a darkened room, but the EV saloon is still managing to turn heads
This key Nintendo Switch 2 stat is the one thing that really lets it down
While the Switch 2 console looks like an excellent upgrade, unfortunately, its battery life leaves something to be desired
These closed-back planar headphones look as gorgeous as they’ll sound
Dan Clark’s new Noire cans are a set of closed-back planar magnetic headphones that are the best-looking I’ve ever seen
This Dolby Atmos system is cheaper than my favourite soundbar, and it might be a better buy
Loewe’s new We Boost speaker system with Atmos is less than £1000, which might be a better buy than my favourite soundbar for the same price
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
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders now live: here’s how to reserve yours
The pre-order is delayed in the US thanks to Trump’s tariffs, but is now live elsewhere. Here’s where to reserve your place in line
Features
Best mid-range laptop in 2025 for work, gaming and more
From Acer and Asus to HP and Dell, the best mid-range laptops deliver exceptional value for your money
Best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories 2025
Add these best Xbox accessories for even more fun with your Series X or Series S
Why the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to change how I play games
TV mode is firmly back on the agenda
Best Bluetooth speakers in 2025 reviewed and rated
Bring the boom to any room – here’s our best Bluetooth speaker picks for go-anywhere listening
Best wireless earbuds in 2025 reviewed and rated
Check out the best wireless earbuds from affordable in-ear options to premium models by Apple, Beats, Bose, and more
Best budget laptop in 2025 including Chromebooks and Windows notebooks
All of the best cheap laptop options below $600/£600 for work, play and creativity
Best laptops in 2025 that we’ve reviewed
From MacBooks to Chromebooks, hybrids to gaming powerhouses, we’ve tested and scored the best laptops for every need
Apple iPhone 17 preview: specs, release date, and everything we know
Here’s what we know about the upcoming iPhone 17 line-up so far
Reviews
Asus ROG Z13 Flow review: a heroic gaming hybrid unlike anything else
Portable and powerful, the Asus ROG Z13 Flow has been thoroughly updated for 2025.
LG C5 (42in) review: this is the compact 2025 OLED TV I’d buy
Brighter HDR and a slicker smart TV interface are just some of the C5’s highlights
I wanted to love Samsung’s Odyssey 3D monitor, but glasses-free 3D still has a long way to go
Limited game support and fiddly software make this a tricky tech showcase to recommend
My head tells me not to buy the Sigma BF; my heart screams otherwise
This eye-catching chunk of metal camera takes Japanese minimalism to extremes
Samsung S90F 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. We test the Samsung QE65S90F
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
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Buying guides
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 gaming console in 2025 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 outdoor speakers in 2025 with weatherproofing for al fresco audio
Getting ready for a summer of backyard parties? These are the best Bluetooth speakers for alfresco audio
Best smart plugs in 2025 including options for Alexa, Google, and Siri
From turning your lamp on to upping the ante with energy monitoring, here are the best smart plugs on the market right now
Best smartwatches in 2025 from Apple and Android reviewed
Our pick of the best smartwatches around, based on extensive in-depth reviews
Best headphones in 2025 including earbuds and over-ear headphones
We’ve reviewed the best headphones you can buy right now, from Sony, Bose, Samsung and more
Best pocket tools, multi-tools, and penknives in 2025
From campsite penknives to miniature multi-tools, this round-up features our pick of the best pocket tools for every task
Best smartwatch for kids in 2025 for safety and fun
The best smartwatch for kids you can buy right now – which is the best choice for your child? And your pocket, of course…
Best tablets in 2025 for all budgets
From compact slates to powerhouse devices, our buying guide features the best tablets you can buy right now
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
One of the best-looking OLED TVs is £700 off in this deal
This Philips 65in OLED is looking more tempting than, with top-of-the range features and 4K picture quality for less than £1500
LG’s 65in C4 4K OLED might be the best value TV with this deal
See to it, you take advantage of this big discount
My favourite Apple headphones are almost half price in this surprise Amazon sale
You can bag the Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones for £199 on Amazon, with plenty of other Apple deals live as well
You can get a weekly £1 coffee with Three UK’s rewards app
You can get your hands on some caffeinated Three-bies thanks to this weekly £1 coffee offer in the Three Rewards app
This 4K Hisense ULED TV just became a must-buy with a huge £700 off
The 4K Hisense ULED TV U7N offers excellent picture quality and immersion – and with this deal it’s down from £1299 to £599
Don’t miss these awesome deals still live after the Amazon Spring Sale
While Amazon’s Big Spring Sale might be over, you can still snap up some of the best deals from the savings event
Stuff Opinion
Denon’s new true wireless earbuds are my top choice for budget conscious buyers
Audio specialist Denon has announced two new additions to its true wireless lineup: the AH-C500W and AH-C840NCW
I think Nintendo Switch Online’s expansion pack membership is fantastic value on Switch 2
GameCube games and Switch 2 editions of both Zelda games at launch? Yes, please!
Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards are the worst of all worlds. Physical media should be yours forever
Game cards without the actual games on them are set to multiply on the Switch 2, leaving you with a collection of games you’ll never fully own
My daily life is busy – so the Nintendo Switch 2 is the perfect console for me
The original Switch gave me countless short blasts of gaming fun with my daughter. Its sequel looks to offer more of the same. Good.
No OLED? No problem! Why I don’t mind the Switch 2’s LCD return
On-the-go gaming needs brightness and battery life
