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Are you guilty of forgetting that handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck are just PCs with onboard controls? Plug ’em in to a separate screen and add a controller (or mouse and keyboard) and you’ve got all the ingredients for couch or desktop gaming. My Steam Deck gaming was strictly handheld-only until the JSAUX Docking Station arrived; now it has become my go-to machine for casual games and retro emulation. At just $40/£35, JSAUX’s docking station is half the price of Valve’s official Steam Deck Dock. While it’s not quite as sleek and has fewer ports, there are more…
From affordable 4K sticks to comprehensive home entertainment hubs, the best streaming device will give you instant access to an arsenal of arresting shows and films. If you need help deciding which is the best model for you, we’ve reviewed them all to help you choose. Just plug one of these into one of the best 4K TVs, load up one of the best streaming services, sit back and get ready to stream to your heart’s content. See, binge-watching has come a long way from the days of Blu-ray box sets. Between gripping Netflix originals, remastered classics on Amazon Prime…
For over two centuries, England was harried by attacks from Scandinavian warriors known as Vikings. This period has gone down in history as the Viking Age, and it’s been dramatized in multiple TV shows. Vikings ran for six seasons on History (you can currently watch all the episodes on Netflix) and told the story from the Viking point of view, if that wasn’t obvious from the title. Meanwhile, the Netflix original show The Last Kingdom ran for five seasons and told the story from the point of view of a character named Uhtred (Alexander Dreymon), a Saxon (Anglo-Saxons were the…
Welcome to my roundup of Watches and Wonders 2026, where I’ll keep you updated on all the latest releases and highlights from the largest and most important watch event of the year. With the eyes of every watch enthusiast and collector on the planet firmly on them, all of the biggest and best watch brands will be unveiling their latest creations at the Geneva-based watch show, with Rolex, Tudor, Grand Seiko, TAG Heuer, Zenith, all taking part. And that’s just to name a few! The show is taking place over several days, during which all brands will host a series of events…
Before we dive into our hand-picked list of the best wireless speakers to buy (which is, presumably, why you’re on this page), it’s worth quickly defining what we mean by a wireless speaker. In this feature, we’re specifically focusing on speakers that are capable of streaming music directly over Wi-Fi from popular services, like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, and more. It’s worth noting that some also have built-in Bluetooth for direct music streaming from your phone, but the core streaming service element remains standard across all of our picks. Some speakers will also have extras like smart…
I’m not surprised Resident Evil Requiem is the new fastest-selling game in a franchise that’s been scaring gamers for three decades, having shifted a staggering six million copies in under a month since launch; for me the big shock is how I’ve preferred to play the survival horror epic. The games console plugged into my living room TV? Gathering dust like a decaying Racoon City shambler. Instead I’ve been bouncing between a laptop, PC and Steam Deck handheld. It’s given me some perspective on the performance versus convenience debate, even if the one I gravitated the most to didn’t exactly…
Looking for the best gaming headset? We’ve tested more pairs than we can count, and we know what separates a decent set from one that really enhances your play. Here you’ll find our favourite wired and wireless models, covering a range of budgets. Sure, you could stick with your TV speakers or a basic pair of headphones, but a proper gaming headset changes the experience. In multiplayer, it can give you a real advantage by letting you hear enemies before they appear. In single-player, it adds depth and immersion, pulling you further into the world on screen. Most of our…
Like many of us, I have always used my smart TV with apps I installed myself, including the usual suspects, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, Spotify, etc., and have to admit I never gave much thought to anything that might have come preinstalled. Lately, however, I have experienced streaming burnout, and I’ve been seeking Live TV alternatives for casual entertainment, such as Tubi, Pluto TV, and Plex. What I didn’t realize was that many manufacturers, including Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL, Philips, and Toshiba, offer built-in free live TV channels via proprietary platforms, with no subscriptions and no setup required.…
Rolex launched seven new watches at Watches and Wonders 2026. I’ve now had the chance to see and handle all of them in the metal. Here’s my verdict, ranked from favourite to least favourite. 1. Oyster Perpetual 36 – Jubilee motif dial This is my pick of the collection. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the press images, but in person it’s completely charming and joyful. The dial carries the Rolex name repeated across its surface in ten contrasting colours, referencing the Jubilee motif first introduced in the late 1970s. It sounds like it could be too much, and…
Tablets have become go-to gadgets for a lot of people, sitting neatly between a phone and a laptop. The good news? You don’t need to splash out on a flagship model to get something worthwhile. Today’s budget tablets pack in sharp screens, solid performance, and plenty of features for far less money. Whether you’re after a device for streaming, gaming on the go, reading, or light work, there’s a wallet-friendly option out there. It wasn’t always like this. Early budget tablets often felt like a compromise – slow processors, flimsy builds, and a bare-bones app selection. But things have moved…