Technology
JBL went big on spatial audio and air-conduction at Gamescom, and I got to wear its new flagship gaming headset
They may not be as exciting as Hollow Knight: Silksong, but JBL’s new gaming headsets and open-ear headphones caught my eye at Gamescom
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Xiaomi Poco F7 review: A dirt-cheap stamina champion The Poco F7 offers performance and durability far beyond its price point – but the real edge here is that incredible battery life£329 -
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally series is coming this October Here’s when you can get your hands on the new handheld consoles from Asus and Xbox -
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3x 2025: King of the cheap laptops A few rough edges, but if you want a half-price MacBook Air 15 alternative, the IdeaPad Slim 3x could be just what you’re after£590 -
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Anker Laptop Power Bank (A1695): A travel essential A convenient, high-performance power bank with the capacity to keep all your devices topped up£66 -
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Huawei MatePad 11.5: A great budget tablet for artists It’s no laptop replacement but the Huawei MatePad 11.5 (2025) is a great little tablet for watching media and sketching on the go£349 -
Panasonic RB-F10: A mixed bag A comfortable and affordable way to get into open-ear listening, but sonically they’re mixed bag£79 -
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Dell UltraSharp U2725QE review: A monitor of many talents With an upgraded 4K 120Hz panel, Thunderbolt 4 and improved HDR, this is the most versatile 27in Dell UltraSharp yet£596 -
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Asus ZenScreen MB169CK: A brilliant, practical portable monitor Asus delivers a basic portable display that hits the mark – it’s not especially bright or fancy, but for £99 it’s great value£99 -
Huawei MatePad Pro (2025) review: Playing last year’s hits While not without merit, the Huawei MatePad Pro (2025) is far too similar to the 2024 model to be worth such a high price£850 -
Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-53M) review: A compact OLED laptop for less Acer’s latest Aspire doesn’t inspire, but the impressive display and low asking price still make it well worth a look£749 -
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TCL C8K (65C8K) review: Going the extra mile TCL’s new TV range kicks off with a revamped LCD panel design, cranked up processing power and even a Bang & Olufsen sound system. All at a defiantly mid-range price£1599 -
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Sky Glass Air: A highly likeable budget TV A TV for the price of a pint of beer a month - who could possibly complain?£309 -
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Tapo C460 kit: A top notch solar-powered security camera Combining a battery powered external security camera with£100