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- Europa Universalis 5 is an instant grand strategy classic and developer Paradox at its beston October 31, 2025 at 5:00 pmBoth more complex and more personal than its predecessors, Europa Universalis 5 feels like a greatest hits album from Paradox. 
- Lenovo Legion Go S (Steam OS) review: what a difference SteamOS makesby Slsmith@dreamsmithllc.com (Lynnett S. Smith) on October 31, 2025 at 9:16 amThe Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) is a lighter, cheaper, and more portable version of the original Legion Go. Powered by the latest AMD Z2 Go, the handheld can play most games with buttery smooth framerates, albeit with some slight adjustments. 
- I test gaming PCs for a living, and the Quoted Tech Shield is a great entry point for getting into PC gamingon October 30, 2025 at 9:54 pmThe Quoted Tech Shield gaming PC is a great way to get into serious PC gaming, but there are some quirks that you’ll have to navigate to do so. 
- I’ve tested several of the latest budget gaming laptops recently, and the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 is the best value of them allby lewis.maddison@futurenet.com (Lewis Maddison) on October 30, 2025 at 7:20 pmThe Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 Gen 9 takes aim at the budget gaming laptop market – but is it the best among them? 
- The Sapphire Edge AI 370 is one of the smallest and most impressive mini PC’s I’ve testedon October 30, 2025 at 1:59 pmThis is one of the smallest and most powerful mini PCs on the market and features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with integrated 890M GPU. Arriving barebones, you have the ability to easily tailor the machine to your needs. From use in the workplace, as a content creation or development hub or even if you’re an AI enthusiast, the specifications wanting to see what’s possible, the potential defies the small size. 
- The Corsair Novablade Pro is an exceptional leverless fighting game controller that puts quality and customizability firston October 30, 2025 at 1:00 pmYou should only buy it if you’re a serious fighter, but the Novablade Pro exudes a premium feel. 
- The Witcher season 4 review: Netflix nixes logic for confusing and overwhelming fantasy, but the payoff is worth itby jasmine.valentine@futurenet.com (Jasmine Valentine) on October 30, 2025 at 8:01 amThe Witcher season 4 is merely a warm-up act for season 5, and Netflix keeps Liam Hemsworth mostly under wraps. 
- I reviewed the 8849 Tank 4 Pro – and it’s the first rugged phone with a projector that impressed meon October 29, 2025 at 9:01 pmThe 8849 Tank 4 Pro is a rugged smartphone with an integrated 720p projector, making it a perfect option for anyone looking for a phone that can withstand the elements and can be used for many days without the need for a top-up charge. 
- This vacuum is ultra lightweight and comes with a useful auto-empty base – but it’s its impeccable edge cleaning that really impressed in my testson October 29, 2025 at 8:00 pmThe Levoit Aero has a nifty, compact build that can get into awkward corners and right up the edges of rooms. 
- I’ve spent more than 40 hours slaying fiends in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and it’s a triumphant revival of two legendary RPGsby harry.padoan@futurenet.com (Harry Padoan) on October 29, 2025 at 3:00 pmDragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake takes two classic JRPGs and transports them into the modern era with finesse and grace. 
- I tested the VanTrue Nexus 5S dash cam – it’s a rare, high-quality quadruple cam for complete coverage, inside and outon October 29, 2025 at 1:09 pmThe latest VanTrue Nexus 5S dash cam comes complete with four lenses, all of which deliver high-quality video. 
- Some of my favorite earbuds from last year just got a massive upgrade and the sound is excellent – bar one key issueby tom.bedford@hotmail.co.uk (Tom Bedford) on October 29, 2025 at 10:30 amThe Creative Aurvana Ace 3 take the framework of their predecessors and fix a few of the biggest issues, delivering better earbuds. 
- After a couple weeks of using the Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250), I’m as impressed as I am perplexed by itby space2occupy@gmail.com (James Holland) on October 29, 2025 at 8:00 amThe Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) can be so many things, a budget productivity machine or gaming powerhouse, depending on the configuration. Regardless, it’s worth your attention. 
- Withings U-Scan brought my urine analysis home and I need a drink – of waterby lance.ulanoff@futurenet.com (Lance Ulanoff) on October 29, 2025 at 4:05 amA good stream of information 
- I tested a 3-in-1 MagGo iPhone and Apple Watch charger that juiced my watch so fast, I’m never going back to anything sloweron October 28, 2025 at 9:00 pmThis 3-in-1 MagSafe charger gave me more time with my devices thanks to clever configuration and impressively fast Apple Watch charging. 
- I tested the Asus ProArt P16 H7606WX creative laptop with RTX 5090, and I might never go back to a MacBook Proon October 28, 2025 at 8:42 pmThe latest Asus P16 H7606WX features the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, upgrading from the RTX 5070 that I looked at in the H7606WP review earlier in the year. While that machine was impressive, the updates here offer a major boost to processing and graphics performance across the board. 
- I tested the new Insta360 X4 Air action camera, and now I’m addicted to 360 videoon October 28, 2025 at 12:00 pmThe new Insta360 X4 Air has many of the great features of the X4 and X5 360 degree cameras, squeezed into a more portable package. 
- IT: Welcome To Derry is a welcome expansion of Stephen King’s huge novel – here’s why it’s a must-watch this Halloweenby lucy.buglass@futurenet.com (Lucy Buglass) on October 28, 2025 at 9:46 amIT: Welcome to Derry is an entertaining prequel to Stephen King’s iconic story and there’s plenty for fans to enjoy. 
- I tested Ulefone’s latest rugged phone – and found the Armor 29 Ultra is as refined as these devices geton October 28, 2025 at 7:47 amFeaturing a powerful CPU/GPU combo, bright, high-resolution AMOLED screen, quad cameras, powerful camping light and huge capacity battery, this rugged smartphone is about as refined as they come. Designed for those who need a mobile device that can withstand the elements and go days, if not weeks, between charges. 
- I’ve been sitting on the ErgoTune Vesby for months – if it wasn’t for one annoying quirk, I’d give this office chair full marksby sharmishta.sarkar@futurenet.com (Sharmishta Sarkar) on October 28, 2025 at 4:22 amLooking more like a peacock chair than an office chair, the ErgoTune Vesby combines design, comfort and ergonomics well, but its prebuilt bits need better fitting. 
- I’ve been a PC gamer for decades, and the Alienware Aurora gaming desktop is the only gaming PC you needon October 27, 2025 at 9:48 pmThe Alienware Aurora (ACT1250) features a sleek design, improved airflow, RTX 50-series performance, and some sweet RGB for good measure. 
- I tried Lenovo’s new gaming PC and its build and performance are top-tier – but another aspect impressed me even moreby lewis.maddison@futurenet.com (Lewis Maddison) on October 27, 2025 at 9:36 pmThe Legion Tower 5 stays cool and composed no matter what you throw at it – but can it match the best gaming PCs for performance? 
- I used the Beelink SER9 Pro mini PC’s AI Voice Kit, and it certainly aided day-to-day tasks in the officeon October 27, 2025 at 9:02 pmAn interesting take on the Mini PC, the Beelink SER9 Pro on the surface offers a powerful yet balanced computing solution, with a design perfectly equipped for high-demand applications inluding content creation. However, it’s the AI Voice kit integration that really stands out, making it an ideal option for the Office where voice notes and meetings need to be documented with clarity. 
- I tested Edifier’s great-value new desktop monitor speakers and they exceeded all of my expectationson October 27, 2025 at 11:00 amThe Edifier MR5 nearfield monitors are multifaceted boxes of joy, although they’re a little too busy for their own good. 
- The Shark Detect is the most convenient vacuum I’ve ever tested – it’s the perfect everyday cleanerby christian.rowlands@me.com (Chris Rowlands) on October 27, 2025 at 10:00 amThe Shark Detect Clean & Empty IW4621UKT boasts a slew of intelligent features and comes with an auto-empty dock, for truly low-effort cleaning. 





























