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Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
Atlus' giant fantasy RPG 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' has been a long time in the making. After rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I’m dying to play it.
Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
Atlus' giant fantasy RPG 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' has been a long time in the making. After rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I’m dying to play it.
Neva hands-on: A grand achievement in emotional game design
Neva is going to make me cry.
Phoenix Springs offers breathtaking beauty in a desolate neo-noir world
Take me back.
Skate Story hands-on: Kick, push, shatter
Skate Story encourages you to enter a peak state early on, only so you can chase that feeling the rest of the game.
Smartphone Reviews
See moreGoogle Pixel 8a review: The best midrange Android phone gets flagship AI features
The Pixel 8a delivers handy AI features alongside a beautiful 120Hz OLED screen, excellent cameras and way above-average battery life for just $499.
Nothing Phone 2a review: A budget phone that's packed with personality
Packing a bright 120Hz OLED screen, great battery life and unique design, the Nothing Phone 2a proves that a good budget phone doesn’t need to be boring.
OnePlus 12 review: A no-nonsense flagship for a great price
The OnePlus 12 offers the same speedy performance and better battery life than the Galaxy S24+ along with solid cameras and a great screen for $200 less.
Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ review: A taste of generative AI in everyday use
Samsung's new AI tools, combined with subtle design tweaks, help the Galaxy S24 and S24+ make a more compelling case for upgrading from any phone older than the S23.
Laptop & PC Reviews
See moreAlienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop
Despite featuring a less powerful top-end GPU than the previous model, the new m16 R2's sleeker design and better battery make it a better overall system.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: Not just for gamers
Like its smaller sibling, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 combines a great display with a super sleek build but with better connectivity and even longer battery life.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review : This is the 14-inch gaming laptop to beat
For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.
HP Spectre x360 14 review (2024): Keeping the 2-in-1 laptop dream alive
The HP Spectre x360 14 has everything you’d want in a 14-inch convertible notebook. It’s fast, features a gorgeous screen and can rotate to suit your needs.
Gaming Reviews
See moreMetaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
Atlus' giant fantasy RPG 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' has been a long time in the making. After rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I’m dying to play it.
Neva hands-on: A grand achievement in emotional game design
Neva is going to make me cry.
Phoenix Springs offers breathtaking beauty in a desolate neo-noir world
Take me back.
Skate Story hands-on: Kick, push, shatter
Skate Story encourages you to enter a peak state early on, only so you can chase that feeling the rest of the game.
Headphone Reviews
See moreSonos Ace headphones review: An impressive but incomplete debut
The first Sonos headphones are sonically impressive and the soundbar sync feature is easy to use. However, the Ace is expensive and it will be a while before it’s at its full potential.
Beats Solo 4 review: Upgraded audio, extended battery life and familiar design
Beats made significant updates to audio quality and battery life on the Solo 4, but the design is in need of a refresh.
Sony ULT Wear headphones review: Brain-shaking bass
Sony’s ULT Wear headphones are a better implementation of bass boost than previous models along with considerable updates to ANC, features and overall design.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: Stellar sound, forward-looking features
Sennheiser’s latest flagship earbuds retain the excellent sound quality the company is known for, and add some quality-of-life updates that are improvements over the previous model.
Wearable Reviews
See moreApple Vision Pro review: Beta testing the future
The Apple Vision Pro is an ambitious first step into the world of spatial computing, with the best displays and AR integration we’ve ever seen. But it’s also clearly a beta product aimed at developers.
Pixel Watch 2 review: Not leading the way, but no longer lagging
Our review of the Pixel Watch 2, including testing of its new stress management feature, heart rate sensor and battery life.
Apple Watch Series 9 review: Freedom from touching your screen
Our review of the Apple Watch Series 9, including our testing of the new Double Tap gesture.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 review: Evolution not revolution
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is a pretty comprehensive smartwatch that offers a wide range of health and fitness tracking features at a fair price point.
Audio Gear Reviews
See moreAIAIAI Unit-4 review: Unique wireless portable studio monitors
The AIAIAI Unit-4 Wireless+ are basically the only game in town if you need portable studio quality monitors with low-latency wireless and long-lasting batteries.
The UwU Virtual Pet Buffer is a Tamagotchi in a guitar pedal
Ground Control Audio's UwU Virtual Pet buffer is a Tamagotchi in a guitar pedal that encourages you to practice to keep it healthy.
Embodme Erae II hands-on: A customizable MPE MIDI controller for your soft synths and analog gear
The Erae II takes the customizable MPE playing surface of the original and adds a more robust interface and tons of connectivity options.
Casio's Dimension Tripper lets you control your guitar pedals with your guitar strap
Casio showed up to NAMM 2024 with the Dimension Tripper: an experimental Bluetooth expression controller that you operate with your guitar strap.
Speaker Reviews
See moreSamsung HW-Q990D soundbar review: A small but significant update
Samsung's home theater powerhouse got the one thing it was missing, but not much else for this year's model.
JBL Authentics 300 review: Alexa and Google Assistant coexisting
The ability to run Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time on one device is the biggest selling point on the Authentics 300.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini review: Excellent and expensive
Sennheiser’s smallest Ambeo soundbar does a better job with Dolby Atmos than the Sonos Beam, but it costs $300 more.
Drop's BMR1 PC speakers are almost really good
There's plenty to like about Drop's BMR1 PC speakers, but there are also enough things that could be improved that make them hard to fully recommend.
Photography Gear Reviews
See moreDJI Osmo Pocket 3 review: Maybe the only vlogging camera you need
Three years after the Pocket 2, DJI has introduced the Osmo Pocket 3 with some big improvements.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses review: Instagram-worthy shades
With its latest smart glasses, Meta has managed to improve the core features, while making them more useful with new abilities like livestreaming and hands-free photo messaging.
Panasonic G9 II review: Its best Micro Four Thirds camera to date
Panasonic's $1,900 G9 II is one of the most capable hybrid cameras available, and the best Micro Four Thirds camera in the company's lineup.
DJI Mini 4 Pro review: The best lightweight drone gains more power and smarts
DJI’s Mini 4 Pro sets another new benchmark for small drones.
Tablet Reviews
See moreLenovo Smart Paper review: A solid e-ink tablet spoiled by the cost
Lenovos's Smart Paper is now available in several countries, including the UK. At around $400 (in the UK, £500) it's expensive. But with offline handwriting recognition, does it offer a seamless way of sharing notes across devices?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: A little too big, a little too expensive
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a powerful, well-designed and massive tablet. The 14.6-inch screen makes it awkward to use in your hands, but the S Pen is a great stylus, and using it with a keyboard in Dex mode makes it a powerful productivity tool.
Google Pixel Tablet review: Clever accessories transform an unexciting tablet
The Pixel Tablet is a competent smart display that is also a tablet that's always charged and ready when you need it. Some quirks aside, it's a versatile product that deserves a spot in your home.
Amazon Kindle Scribe review: Better than pen and paper but not the competition
Amazon’s first Kindle that supports stylus input offers an excellent reading and writing experience. But don’t expect handwriting-to-text conversion or sophisticated note-taking and syncing tools.
All Reviews
Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
Atlus' giant fantasy RPG 'Metaphor: ReFantazio' has been a long time in the making. After rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I’m dying to play it.
Neva hands-on: A grand achievement in emotional game design
Neva is going to make me cry.
Skate Story hands-on: Kick, push, shatter
Skate Story encourages you to enter a peak state early on, only so you can chase that feeling the rest of the game.
Astro Bot is a supremely silly and incredibly smooth platformer
Astro Bot is as precise as it is ridiculous, and this is exactly what makes it so damn delightful.
The biggest threat to Marvel Rivals is all the other rival team shooters
Marvel Rivals pits its greatest heroes against each other and it’s a lot of fun. It’s also a familiar kind of fun if you’ve ever played Overwatch.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess feels as luscious as it looks
After playing for nearly an hour at Summer Game Fest, it’s clear that Kunitsu-Gami is much more than a beautiful screenshot.
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Weber Slate griddle review: A smash burger machine with clever features
Weber isn’t new to the griddle game, but the company’s second attempt is more refined with plenty of room for customization. The Slate is a great way to smash burgers, cook breakfast and so much more.
The Acolyte is Star Wars at its best
The Acolyte demonstrates what's possible when Star Wars embraces new characters and genres, while abandoning the Dark Side of nostalgia.
Skydance's Behemoth brings giant climbable monster fights to VR
Behemoth is an action-adventure game that draws on the combat and physics of The Walking Dead VR games but with a bigger focus on fighting. Also: scaling a giant and killing it dead.
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Breville InFizz Fusion review: The bubble master
For those who can get enough bubbles in their drinks, Breville's InFizz Fusion machine is a wonderful though slightly pricey way of adding carbonation to almost anything.
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Sonos Ace headphones review: An impressive but incomplete debut
The first Sonos headphones are sonically impressive and the soundbar sync feature is easy to use. However, the Ace is expensive and it will be a while before it’s at its full potential.
Marvel's "What If...?" for Apple Vision Pro looks incredible, but plays terribly
Marvel's What If...? is an intriguing experiment for the Apple Vision Pro, but it plays terribly.
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Dyson 360 Vis Nav review: Superior suction at a steep price
Dyson’s first robot vacuum may be late on the scene, but it impresses with excellent suction power and remarkable obstacle avoidance. However, its $1,200 will be prohibitively expensive for some.
Crow Country is a darkly meditative callback to survival horror’s past
Crow Country, which was released on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S on May 9, just about checks all the boxes for survival horror, but it takes a gentler approach to the genre, making it feel more like a test of mental endurance than a fight for your life.
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Kobo Clara Colour review: Judging books by their covers is now more fun
Kobo isn't the first on the color-ereader scene, but it did beat Amazon to the punch. The Kobo Clara Colour has a beautiful build, a lovely color screen and a helpful and speedy operating system. It’s the color ereader to beat — at least, for now.
INDIKA weaves a mature tale of absurdity, hypocrisy and sexual violence
INDIKA demonstrates how a video game can tell a strange and beautiful story that involves, but isn't overwhelmed by, themes of sexual abuse.
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Ninja Creami review: This machine makes your frozen dreams come true
For people who want a compact machine to make all sorts of frozen treats, the Creami delivers much more than its $200 price tag might suggest.
Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door review: A Switch remake (mostly) befitting a masterpiece
It’s criminal that there’s been no way to play Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for over a decade.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II review: A series of unfortunate events
Hellblade II is more of an extended, extremely anxious and violent vibe than a traditional adventure game.