Edifier ES20 review: a palm-sized masterclass in Bluetooth speakers By Harry Padoan published 1 October 25 I reviewed a retro-style small Bluetooth speaker that blew my expectations out of the water – here’s what makes it so special.
I tested Edifier's great-value new desktop monitor speakers and they exceeded all of my expectations By James Grimshaw published 27 October 25 The Edifier MR5 nearfield monitors are multifaceted boxes of joy, although they're a little too busy for their own good.
I love these active speakers' stacked feature-set, but they lag a little in one key area By James Grimshaw published 30 December 25 The Edifier S880DB MKII active bookshelf speakers look great and shine at the top end but lack bass are up against cheaper, and better, alternatives.
Edifier LolliClip review: epic open ear headphones that can even give you a health checkup By Harry Padoan published 8 April 25 The Edifier LolliClip are a great pair of open ear headphones with ANC and health monitoring and are only let down by a few small hiccups.
Branch Desk Riser standing desk converter review By Collin Probst published 8 June 25 The Branch Desk Riser is a simple and elegant desk solution to enable standing at any flat workspace, not just a fancy desk.
Vertere's DG X turntable is both sonically gifted and easy to use, and for 'serious' hi-fi, that's rare By Simon Lucas published 10 April 25 In which Vertere delivers a complete, ready-to-go turntable package at what is, by its standards, a very affordable price indeed…
Editor X review By Ruby P. Jane last updated 7 May 25 Editor X is an excellent choice for any business looking for an easy yet powerful way to build a website.
Topping's new DAC, headphone amp and preamp just toppled a few key players to sit with the top of the class By Simon Lucas published 8 November 25 Topping is absolutely determined to become a force where affordable digital audio equipment is concerned – and the DX5 II proves it’s going the right way about it…
EAT C-Dur Concrete review: yes, it's real concrete, and it's amazingly detailed and insightful By Simon Lucas published 23 February 25 Big and heavy and intermittently clever, the C-Dur turntable (plus the C-Tone tonearm and the Jo No.8 moving magnet cartridge) create a strong visual, as well as sonic, impression.
I tried Codev and found it to be one of the simplest no-code platforms to use By Mayank Sharma published 28 April 25 One of the easiest to use no-code platforms, Codev relies on AI to help create simple web apps using natural language.
Campfire's portable USB headphone amp/DAC proves an interesting listen but you should try before you buy By Simon Lucas published 16 August 25 The Campfire Audio Relay is a solid and compact headphone amp/DAC but needs a performance taste-test before you buy it.
Debian with Raspberry Pi Desktop review By Nik Rawlinson published 4 March 25 This is a responsive distro that new switchers may struggle with, but purists will find much to admire.
Vernal Standing Desk review By Desire Athow published 26 September 25 Can Vernal’s Standing Desk set itself apart from the stiff competition of other desk brands?
OdinLake Standing Desk S450 review By Collin Probst published 12 December 24 A versatile, sturdy, and sleek electric standing desk designed for both home and office use.
I tried the Lovable no-code app development platform, an found how it uses AI to not just create, but also extend, and debug fully responsive, feature-rich web apps. By Mayank Sharma published 24 April 25 Lovable makes extensive use of AI to help anyone create, and publish web apps with ease.
iFi GO Link Max review: a USB-C DAC that's one of the best ways to get affordable hi-res audio from your smartphone we've ever found By Simon Lucas published 14 December 24 If there’s a more cost-effective way of turning your smartphone into a viable source of high-resolution audio content, it hasn’t come our way yet…
Sonus Faber Lumina II review: Italian-made stereo speakers that deliver an engaging sound and an indulgent finish (if that's your bag) By Simon Lucas published 18 February 25 Sonus Faber has added an entry-level alternative to its wide-ranging catalog of balanced, rewarding stereo speakers that deliver a detailed and engaging sound.
Oakywood Standing Desk Pro review By Collin Probst published 27 December 24 The Oakywood Standing Desk Pro is a welcome upgrade to a fabulous standing desk.
I test audio kit for a living and these are among the best pound-for-pound powered stereo speakers I've heard By Simon Lucas published 25 September 25 The Ruark MR1 Mk3 powered stereo speaker system is a pound-for-pound contender for best on the market.
This phenomenal smart lamp is giving serious aurora borealis vibes, and I can’t get enough of it By Cesci Angell published 7 November 25 Beaming out dynamic color displays as well as practical task lighting, this smart floor lamp has a whole lot to offer.
Rotel's bijou integrated amp is small but mighty — and it became my system's pint-sized powerhouse By Simon Lucas published 31 December 25 Rotel has belatedly realised that ‘small’ really might be ‘beautiful’ after all – and the DX-5 wants to be your miniature stereo hero
Framework Laptop 13 DIY Edition (2025) review By Alastair Jennings published 21 June 25 Buy once, upgrade for life with this DIY, fully upgradable laptop that's designed never to go out of date.
Chief Architect Home Designer Suite 2025 review By Steve Paris last updated 21 March 25 Design your home and garden with meticulous precision
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition review: the best sound from a single wireless speaker at this price By Simon Lucas published 14 February 25 Big, expansive sound from a one-box speaker with an iconic design
EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 portable power station review By Collin Probst published 1 March 25 The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is an ultra-high-capacity, ultra-compact-for-the-capacity power station built for home backup, RVs, off-grid power needs, or a 240V outlet somewhere on the fly.
Copilot Pro for Word review By Ian Betteridge published 3 March 25 A handy companion that can do the basics, but it won’t turn you into a wordsmith
Qsan XCubeNAS XN5104R review By Dave Mitchell published 4 February 25 An affordable, low-profile storage solution with huge expansion potential and good 2.5GbE performance.
Sonus Faber Concertino G4 review: the bookshelf-speaker dragon I’ll be chasing for decades to come By James Grimshaw published 19 July 25 The Sonus Faber Concertino G4 may be pricy, but their look and sound make the cost worth it – they're the bookshelf speaker dragon you'll be chasing for decades.
Synology Diskstation DS224+ Review By Simon Handby published 9 December 24 The DiskStation DS224+ is a solid home NAS, but it will leave enthusiasts wanting more.
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus portable power station review By Collin Probst published 15 February 25 The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus is a next-generation portable power station with versatile charging options, compact design, and robust performance.