Roku Ultra (2024) review: a souped-up streamer with a fantastic remote By James Holland published 16 November 24 Though a bit pricey, its performance, intuitive interface and fantastic remote make it worth it.
After testing the cheapest Roku streaming stick, I’ve found one of the best values in streaming By James Holland published 12 June 25 The Roku Streaming Stick is a cheap and very compact streaming stick that’s just a little underpowered.
I spent a week testing the Roku Streaming Stick Plus, and it’s a solid budget option for 4K streaming By James Holland published 2 June 25 The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a cheap way to add 4K streaming to a TV, but its menu navigation can be a bit slow, and there’s no Dolby Vision HDR support.
I wasn’t convinced there was a need for the LG StanByMe 2 TV – but I’m completely sold on this rollable display after 3 weeks with it By Max Langridge published 11 December 25 The LG StanByMe 2 is a unique TV proposition and I wasn't sure I'd find a need for it at home – how wrong I was.
Ruijie Reyee RG-RAP2260(E) review By Dave Mitchell published 2 December 24 A top-value Wi-Fi 6 AP with good performance, excellent cloud management and slick provisioning services.
Boomerang Parental Control software review By Mike Jennings last updated 3 July 25 Boomerang sports some smart features, but the iOS app is underpowered compared to the Android version.
Sony A80L review: a fantastic mid-range OLED TV for movie lovers By John Archer last updated 15 March 24 Can the mid-range Sony A80L OLED TV without brightness-boosting bells and whistles still compete with the latest OLED superstars? Yes, if you appreciate the finer things.
Linxura Smart Controller review: a unique e-paper smart switch limited by the state of the smart home By Josephine Watson published 15 November 24 Linxura’s smart controller is a fine idea, but one fundamentally troubled by its software and wider smart home ecosystem woes.
These Rokid Max 2 glasses have a feature every pair of AR smart glasses needs to have By Hamish Hector published 22 June 25 The Rokid Max 2 AR glasses are a solid pair of smart specs that are ideal for watching films and playing games.
I found this affordable DAB radio great on the go, but wouldn't want to take it all the way to, er, 30 By Jennifer Allen published 29 March 25 Straight to the point with plenty of easy-to-store stations, the Sharp Osaka DAB radio is a solid option for an even better price
The Nex Playground is a fine entry-level video game console for preschoolers, elderly individuals and anyone interested in light fitness By Ural Garrett published 17 December 25 A motion control-only gadget that’s cheaper than the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC yet almost manages to stand next to them uniquely.
Sony Bravia 8 II review: a better, brighter Sony OLED TV that sounds as good as it looks By Al Griffin published 28 June 25 Sony’s new flagship OLED has a significantly brighter picture than its Bravia 8 predecessor, and its built-in sound puts most other TVs to shame.
Rocket Money review By Rob Clymo published 20 January 25 Rocket Money can help curb your spending habits and let you make the most of your savings too.
Ricoh Portable Monitor 150BW review By Alastair Jennings published 5 April 25 Business-focused portable monitor with touch and wireless functionality
Rio Cybersecurity Wi-Fi Router review By Mark Pickavance published 25 May 25 Another home router with a pre-installed VPN service that is a subscription after the first year.
Panasonic Z95B review: a flagship OLED TV that combines refined pictures with powerful sound By Al Griffin published 23 August 25 Panasonic's new flagship OLED TV provides a significant step-up in brightness, but it’s tuned for picture accuracy and has powerful built-in 5.1.2-channel sound.
Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player review: 4K Blu-ray video and audio quality minus the discs By Stephen Withers published 8 December 24 Kaleidescape's Strato V combines a movie player and server in one for a more simple and affordable home theater content solution.
After three weeks with the Kaleidescape Strato E movie player, I can’t go back to 4K streaming services to get my movie fix By Max Langridge published 1 September 25 The best picture and sound performance from a home entertainment product
Lenovo Legion Go S By Ural Garrett published 22 January 25 The Lenovo Legion Go S is possibly the most exciting PC gaming handheld release of 2025, and it has everything to do with its software.
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: the most powerful phone around By Jon Mundy published 19 November 24 After last year's gaming phone revolution, Asus is back to gentle refinement with the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro.
I tested the Rove R2-4K Dual Pro Dash Cam bundle, and it's great value if you need two in-car cameras By Rob Clymo published 4 September 25 The Rove R2-4K Dual Pro Dash Cam is a step up from the original with twin cameras now adding to the already potent specification, including 4K up front and 2K at the rear.
For a mid-range handset, the Poco F6 Pro is premium in more ways than one, but I found it hard to ignore some of its key pitfalls By Max Delaney published 16 March 25 The Poco F6 Pro is a beautiful phone with the power and battery life for serious mobile gamers, but bloatware and in-system ads restrict its potential.
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED review: one of the best-featured cheap 4K TVs you can buy By James Davidson last updated 12 February 24 The Amazon Omni QLED gives great performance and picture quality at an affordable price. It's not perfect, but it's hard to argue against such a great-value TV.
Roborock Saros Z70 review: this robot vacuum has an arm, but it's not yet all that handy yet By Ruth Hamilton published 20 May 25 The RZ70 boasts some truly groundbreaking features, but it needs refining if it's to be truly useful.
RayNeo Air 2s extended reality glasses review By Alastair Jennings published 12 December 24 Budget-friendly Extended Reality glasses that give you a virtual 201in screen no matter where you are.
The PlayStation Portal is more excellent than ever now given its most recent update – here's my updated verdict By Rob Dwiar last updated 6 November 25 The PlayStation Portal is the definitive PS5 Remote Play device - combining excellence in build quality and ergonomics, it’s an absolute triumph.
Dangbei Atom review: a bright, portable projector with Google TV that lags behind its LG and Samsung rivals By James Davidson published 8 April 25 The Dangbei Atom enters a crowded portable projector market, with mixed results.
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
Parental Control Kroha review By Mike Jennings last updated 3 July 25 Kroha handles call and SMS monitoring well, but if you need more than that, you're better off elsewhere.
OnePlus 13R review: a triple threat of battery, performance, and brilliance By John McCann published 10 January 25 The OnePlus 13R keeps up with the best without splurging on the newest parts, so if you have no desire to part with an obscene amount of cash, this is a flagship killer worth considering.