Reviews

Corel Painter 2016 review Highly sophisticated and rewarding, Corel Painter is worth the expense for technically minded artists

Chillblast Samurai review - ultra thin gaming laptop The Chillblast Samurai is a surprisingly svelte gaming laptop with plenty of power

Serif PagePlus X9 review - simply brilliant DTP software Elegant and efficient, PagePlus X9 is the best desktop-publishing software around for home and small business users

Tesco Hudl 2 review - discontinued but not forgotten Now under £100, the Hudl2 is a thoroughly grown-up tablet which is even better value than its predecessor

XCOM 2 review - Is there time to save the world? Addictive tactical combat and deep, strategic gameplay make XCOM 2 an essential buy for PC gamers

LIFX Color 1000 review The LIFX Color 1000 is a fully-featured smart light bulb, but its sole reliance on app controls can become inconvenient

New 3DS review - Nintendo's best handheld yet With better 3D, a faster CPU, more controls and a gorgeous new design, the New 3DS is everything its predecessor should have been and more

OnePlus X review: Now completely invite-free Superb build quality, an excellent screen and a great battery life, but the OnePlus X isn't the budget smartphone killer we were hoping for

Final Fantasy Explorers review Its combat system has lots of potential, but monsters are too easy and its eidolon boss fights are very repetitive

Raspberry Pi Zero review - specs, speed and where to buy one The tiny Raspberry Pi Zero might lack a feature or two, but at just £4 we can forgive it that

Nutri Ninja Blender BL450UK review - Ninja or Bullet? A decent single-serving blender that's small, compact and easy to use, but the Nutri Ninja struggles with tougher vegetables

Samsung UE48JU7500 review Stylish, excellent image quality and great smart TV features, Samsung's JU7500-series is an excellent mid-range UHD choice

Philips Brilliance BDM3490UC review The Philips BDM3490UC is expensive, but this curved monitor has excellent image quality