Tech Reviews

Google Pixel Watch 5 review: Less data, more sense, and longer battery life

Google isn't trying to out-spec competition here, it's betting that a smartwatch should explain your health rather than just display it, and mostly, that bet pays off

Pixel 11 review: Google's vanilla flagship model makes a convincing case

Longer battery life, a steadier connectivity, and genuinely useful artificial intelligence tricks make Google's Pixel 11 an easy recommendation

Gabit Smart Ring review: The case for tracking health on your finger

The Gabit Ring packs health, sleep, activity and stress tracking into a lightweight design, offering a discreet alternative to smartwatches, but its fitness capabilities leave room for improvement

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 review: Built to grow into a cinema setup at home

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 7 delivers impressive spatial audio and can be expanded with the Theatre Sub 8 and Rear 8, but the complete setup comes at a high price

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 review: Two watches, two personalities

The Galaxy Watch 9 keeps things sleek and comfortable for everyday use, while the Ultra 2 adds a brighter display, longer battery life and more serious health and outdoor features

Lava Virat V1 5G review: Big battery, but sluggish performance hold it back

Lava Virat V1 5G offers a large 120Hz display and 6,000mAh battery, but slow touch response, sluggish performance and 10W charging undermine the everyday experience

Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Google rethinks the Pixel experience, and it works

The Pixel 11 Pro XL retains Google's focus on imaging but puts equal emphasis on AI, software and the user experience, resulting in a Pixel that feels more complete

HP OmniPad 12 review: Android tablet convenience with laptop ambitions

HP's Android tablet packs a large 12-inch display, a full-size keyboard and long battery life, but its underpowered chipset limits how well it works as a laptop replacement

Redmi Note 17 review: 8,000 mAh battery is star of Xiaomi's mid-range phone

With an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display and long software support window, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 prioritises endurance, but its processor and cameras reveal compromises

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: Small refinements make big difference

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra may not be the Samsung's headline product this year, but its thoughtful hardware upgrades and software refinements make it the company's most polished Fold yet

Acer TravelLite laptop review: Good for work, less so for everything else

Acer TravelLite combines lightweight design, wide connectivity and dependable productivity performance, but inconsistent build quality, a mediocre display and power management issues limit its appeal

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review: A compact foldable phone with wider appeal

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8's wider displays make everyday tasks more natural, while strong performance and battery life offset compromises in multimedia viewing and camera versatility

Motorola Edge 70 Max review: Flagship smartphone without flagship the price

Motorola Edge 70 Max combines Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance, a 2K AMOLED display and a 7,100mAh battery. Here is how it performs in everyday use

JBL Live 780NC review: Balanced all-round headphones below flagship tier

The JBL Live 780NC combines balanced sound, effective ANC, long battery life and a feature-rich companion app into a package that feels comfortable both at work and on the move

Google Health review: Fitbit's successor is ambitious and surprisingly good

Google's new Health app combines fitness tracking, AI coaching and medical records into one platform, though it occasionally prioritises lengthy explanations over quick, glanceable insights

Lava Bold N2 5G review: Bold design, lasting battery, budget trade-offs

Lava Bold N2 5G pairs distinctive blueprint-inspired design with clean software, dependable performance and long battery life, though its cameras and dated front design reflect its budget positioning

Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 55-inch review: Big-screen ambition, small compromises

Xiaomi brings QD Mini LED technology to a more accessible price point, delivering impressive picture quality, strong audio, and broad connectivity, though not without a few compromises

Sony Bravia 3 II review: A TV that is smooth, natural and easy to live with

The Sony's Bravia 3 II keeps things simple with consistent performance and natural colour tuning, making it easy to live with despite missing out on the miniLED and OLED picture quality

HP EliteBook X G2q review: The strongest case yet for Snapdragon on Windows

HP EliteBook X G2q pairs the Snapdragon X2 Elite chip with strong battery life, a lightweight design, and enterprise-grade features, though a few rough edges remain

Xiaomi 17T review: Great cameras, lasting battery, and near-flagship appeal

The Xiaomi 17T combines Leica-tuned cameras, a capable MediaTek Dimensity chip and strong battery life, though HyperOS still lacks the polish of other Android rivals