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August 31
- I tested the 'world's toughest earbuds' by dropping them into a glass of water
- Cat Quest 3 looks like a speedrunner's dream dressed in pirate clothes
- I just tried the future of wireless Dolby Atmos surround sound – and it’s everything I could want
- Baldur's Gate 3's argumentative companions give the roleplaying game its heart
- Warframe’s next expansion channels “Frankenstein” and “Lovecraftian horror”
- The Wheel of Time season 2 delivers fantasy thrills on Prime Video, but isn’t as epic as it could be
- How to give your creative projects added protection with a portable SSD
August 30
- This is the secret to upgrading your Windows 11 PC's Wi-Fi
- SpellRogue mixes deck building and dice rolling for unexpectedly brilliant results
- iPhone 15 series: key upgrades at a glance
- The Talos Principle 2 makes puzzle-solving easier with skippable levels
- Why Netflix's One Piece live-action series is the show you have to try this week
- The Google Doodle turns 25 – here are the best ones ever, ranked
August 29
- Tekken 8's aggression is a refreshing change of pace for the legacy fighter
- Dying 84 times in my hands on didn't stop me from loving Ghostrunner 2
- Sonic Superstars has a casino level that's actually good
- Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl preview - impeccable vibes, but a little wonky
- Can a warm foot bath before bed help you sleep better?
- MMO Action RPG Soulframe is a gentle but powerful story of “nature vs. industry”
- Sonic Superstars’ Naoto Ohshima and Takashi Iizuka on bringing the series back to its roots
August 28
- Alan Wake 2 is a writer’s nightmare, but a horror fan’s dream
- How a labour of love brought a 27-year old Sonic the Hedgehog statue to Gamescom 2023
- Owner of a lonely heart: how The Wheel of Time season 2 tackles alienation in a high fantasy setting
- Forget glamping – these smart gadgets changed how I’ll camp forever
August 27
- The time of OLED TVs is over - make way for QD-OLED
- 6 under-the-radar Netflix thrillers with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes you have to try
- These air fryer egg muffins have become our favorite, foolproof high-protein breakfast
- Nikon Z cameras turn 5: why I’m glad I made the leap from a Nikon DSLR to the Z6 II
August 26
- Escape From Tarkov: Arena preview - intense, but inessential
- I made these air fryer bagels in just 15 minutes and they taste as good as the real thing
- Unmoved by Cinderella in 4K? Watch one of these 6 stunning Disney Plus movies instead
- I love Leica’s luxe 4K projector with Dolby Atmos as much as I love its cameras
- How to use the metrics on your running watch, according to a real running coach
August 25
- PlayStation Pulse Explore release date, price, features, and everything we know
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon’s flirtation with soulsborne mechanics makes the game weaker
- The DJI Osmo Action 4 has convinced me that action cams beat mirrorless for vacations
- My Android told me a mysterious AirTag was following me, but that's not what has me worried
August 24
- Megapixels don't matter! Here's what's really important on your phone's camera
- India approves new privacy law, but is it really a win for citizens?
- PlayStation Pulse Elite release date, price, specs, features, and everything we know
- Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name ignited my inner fighter and latent gambler
- AK-xolotl is the perfect rogue-lite if you love bullet-hells and Tamagotchis
August 23
- I may not have my license, but that didn’t stop me from loving Pacific Drive
- PlayStation Portal release date, price, features, specs, and everything we know
- Apple and Samsung are finally embracing the possibility of Oura-style smart rings
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 preview - a beautiful meatgrinder
- Emojify your Windows text and more with this hidden Windows function
August 22
- Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin preview - undead done right
- Zimbabwe elections: will the government pull the plug on the internet?
- You don't have to be a Jedi Master to understand Star Wars: Ahsoka on Disney Plus
- How to level up your next creative project with a portable SSD
August 21
- Starfield needs to accept it's better space opera than hard sci-fi
- Mortal Kombat 1 beta impressions: impresses across the board
- Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1 preview - still engaging, still captivating
- Sleep debt: can you catch up on sleep? We ask an expert
August 20
- 5 reasons why Hisense and TCL are set to dominate the mini-LED TV market
- Streaming live concerts with On Air is brilliant – I just wish there were more shows
August 19
- 6 dark dramas you can stream now on Apple TV Plus with 97% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
- Which MacBook Air is better for gaming, the 13-inch M1 or 15-inch M2?
- 3 reasons to buy the iPhone 15 if you already own one of the best iPhones
- World Photography Day 2023: 17 must-see documentaries and movies
August 18
- Enjoyed Baldur's Gate 3? Here's how to get into Dungeons & Dragons
- The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1 is just a re-release - and that’s okay
- AirPods Pro 3: everything we know so far, plus all the latest rumors and leaks
- Zotac’s silent mini workstation PC could be using this extraordinary smart cooling system
August 17
- Baldur’s Gate 3 already has a tabletop prequel: a journey to hell with serious Diablo 4 energy
- Starting this Escape From Tarkov wipe late turned me into a loot-scrounging coward
- Megadeth comes to World of Tanks and World of Warships in the Metal Fest event
August 16
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds - everything we know so far
- Please, Apple, let these iPhone 15 Pro Thunderbolt rumors be true
- Conquer creativity – how an Everest encounter took SSDs to the extreme
- Preparing for Star Wars: Ahsoka? Stream these 5 Disney Plus shows before launch
- Visual novel Our Life is a cozy and thoughtful exploration of queer adolescence
- Overwatch 2 is a disaster on Steam Deck
- Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons director Raymond Teo on reinterpreting the legacy of a classic
- Netflix’s Autumn 2023 movie schedule – here’s 7 you shouldn't miss
August 15
- Netflix and Disney Plus price rises mean streaming now costs more than cable TV
- Ranked: the best iMacs ever, as the iconic all-in-one turns 25
- What is Vsync: getting your GPU and monitor working together for better performance
August 14
- Meta has two award-winning VR headsets you'll never get to try
- Baldur’s Gate 3 fixes problems that Dungeons & Dragons has struggled with for years
- The Sony XM5 can’t convince me to give up my Apple AirPods Pro
- Pink iPhone 15: will there be one and what shade will it be?
August 13
- 5 back to school essentials that’ll make your dorm feel like home
- Own a Sonos soundbar? Here’s how you can turn it into a surround setup for all budgets
- 3 of the best wireless DACs to seriously upgrade music from your smartphone
- iPhone 15 always-on display: what is it and will every model have one?
August 12
- What is RCS messaging? The iMessage rival and SMS text replacement explained
- Magnetar makes the world’s priciest 4K Blu-ray player – here’s why you need it
- Netflix's Heart of Stone isn't a great action movie – stream these 5 thrill rides instead
- Bear Crawl: How to do this underrated, equipment-free core exercise
- iPhone 15 models: what iPhone 15 models will there be?
August 11
- I review cameras for a living – and this app has made me a better photographer
- Google's silence on the Pixel 8 makes me think it won't be great
- GoDaddy turns to ChatGPT to offer an easier way to generate domain names
- Paid vs vs free stock photos: What you need to know
- Overwatch 2: Invasions is great fun, but where's the rest of it?
- Iran is the biggest perpetrator of internet shutdowns in 2023—here is what's at stake
- From World of Warcraft to Final Fantasy 14, level boosts make MMOs worse
- 7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, and more this weekend (August 11)
- Immortals of Aveum’s protagonist will be “polarizing”, says studio head
August 10
- Lords of the Fallen preview - an Elden Ring for the rest of us
- Unlocking the potential of Chromebooks: A comprehensive guide for parents
- Study up on Wi-Fi security before you head back to school
- What's the difference between copyright-free and royalty-free stock photos?
- The stock photo guide: Where to buy them and how to use them on your website
- What is an eSim?
August 9
- Did you know there's a secret start menu in Windows 11?
- Inside Heart of Stone, the new Netflix movie that explores the benefits and dangers of AI
- I killed everyone in You Will Die Here Tonight because I'm too agreeable
- Pumped for Heart of Stone? Watch these 4 Gal Gadot movies on Netflix, Disney Plus, and more first
- Here's how I finally proved that the Galaxy S23 Ultra moon pictures aren't fake
- Ocean-bound plastic, cooking oil and coffee grounds: HP’s new eco-friendly PCs are green tech done right
August 8
- Pokémon TCG is coming to Switch Online, but I'm not trading my cards in for it
- Dragon Age: Origins walked so Baldur’s Gate 3 could dash
- Nvidia's AI dominance will be the death knell for its GeForce graphics cards
August 6
- Exclusive: IFA is a month away and completely sold out - here's what to expect
- 10 hidden Samsung Galaxy features you need to know about
- Focal’s luxurious, leather-lined headphones make high-end listening attainable
- Four surprising benefits of the plank push-up, according to a personal trainer
- 7 great new horror movies streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Shudder and more in August 2023
August 5
- This cheap Amazon 'Ring Light For Phone' offers amazing bang for your buck
- Loved Heartstopper season 2? Watch these 6 feel-good comedy shows on Netflix, Max, Disney Plus, and more next
- Don't let the haters say otherwise, you can game on an M1 MacBook Air just fine with GeForce Now
- 6 things you need to know before starting your smart home
- Hidizs’ cheap hi-res player and earbuds just shouldn't be this good for the money
August 4
- Starfield mods - lessons Bethesda must learn from Skyrim's modding scene
- Synced preview - a pop-punk flavoured post-apocalypse
- 7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Max, and more this weekend (August 4)
- Disney Illusion Island’s developer on creating a spiritual successor to a Sega classic – and what’s next
August 3
- Baldur's Gate 3 best classes - what class should you choose?
- Fallout 76 takes the series back to its cryptid roots with killer snapping turtles
- Baldur’s Gate 3’s voice actors spill the beans on the “fun and freeing” story branches at the game’s heart
August 2
- I don't know how I would function without Due, the best iPhone reminders app
- Chomping for more after Meg 2: The Trench? Catch these 6 cheesy action films on Netflix, Prime Video, Max and more next
- Can’t connect to public Wi-Fi? This simple trick will fix your Wi-Fi woes in seconds
August 1
- I saw how Samsung builds its Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and it blew me away
- Should you buy blackout curtains? A sleep expert explains the pros and cons
- A beginner’s guide to smart lighting: everything you need to know
- Adobe Firefly delivers the AI wow-factor, but soon reaches its creative limits
- Every Nick Fury appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, rated
- 7 reasons why the new Crucial X10 Pro should be your next portable SSD