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HOT STUFF

HOT FIVE #1 NEW LID IN TOWN Asus Zenbook

SHADOW OF THE NERD SPREE

Asus has taken on plenty of fan feedback for the ‘X’ evolution of the ROG Ally handheld, upgrading its internals and ergonomics… and painting it black

HOT STUFF

“C’mon, it’s lovely out there, why do you

MODRETRO CHROMATIC

THE 2.56IN IPS LCD SCREEN CAN PUMP OUT

GAMES

FIRST PLAY HADES II PC There are

KIA’S TO NEVER GROWING UP

Kia EV3

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FIRST TEST SONOS ACE

The wireless speaker specialist is finally letting you keep your tunes to yourself with its first ever headphones. But are they truly ace, or a waste of space?

The alternatives: 3 more wireless wonders

Sonos has fierce competition in the noise-cancelling over-ears market

Wear is my mind

Can’t afford Sony’s ace XM5s? Give some thought to the ULT Wear cans, which cost a fraction of the price and are definitely not only a fraction as good…

I’ll try thumb thing new

Insta360 has upgraded its teeny-tiny action camera with 4K video capture, making it a more appealing gnarl-chaser than ever

Stop frying your heart out

Air fryers offer a healthier way to cook your favourite foods, while saving time and energy. Seven of the best go basket to basket…

Thinking out louder

Lenovo has taken a radical approach to its new Tab Plus, fitting substantial speakers and a built-in kickstand to make it a proper on-the-go entertainer

Hard clock hallelujah

This rugged watch is built for adventure, with an extensive sensor suite and a big battery… but does it have enough smarts to survive?

Water guns

Nothing says British summer like an accidental wet T-shirt competition courtesy of an impromptu water fight… so choose your weapon!

You ain’t seen mopping yet

Carpet-free living is great for spills, but hard floors still need to be cleaned…

Tool for a pretty face

Can a famed French photography studio help give Honor’s latest phone some unique portrait prowess? Tom Morgan-Freelander tries it out for a fortnight…

Still Wakes the Deep

The Chinese Room’s nerve-jangling new horror game puts you on a North Sea oil rig that’s being tormented by a mysterious creature. Sounds like a right laugh, dunnit?

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Expansions are not usually as eagerly anticipated as full games… but not all games are Elden Ring. Is this the perfect excuse to return to FromSoftware’s masterpiece?

UPVOYED BOARDS

Lying down, standing up or somewhere in between (and, sometimes, flailing about in the sea like a dying lobster): Chris Rowlands rides out on nine rad pieces of kit for a totally tubular time

PLAY ALL YOUR LOVE ON ME

Who needs a new console release when there’s a plethora of fresh games and accessories for every platform, not to mention the latest generation of specialist laptops? Here’s our guide to this year’s greatest buys for players…

PREMIUM LAPTOPS

If you’re not so nerdy that you’ve forgotten what outside looks like, but you are ready to drop over £1k on a gaming machine…

BUDGET LAPTOPS

Your ‘normal’ Windows PC is designed for editing spreadsheets; you are designed for whupping ass. Time to end the mismatch?

COMING SOON TO PC

Whatever you’re playing right now is about to be old

CONSOLE KIT pt1

Yes, having the right box and the right games is key, but this is the must-have gear to personalise your square-eyed setup

CONSOLE KIT pt2

This gen isn’t very ‘next’ any more, but don’t get complacent when you have all these new ways to level up your timewasting

COMING SOON TO CONSOLES

Wondrous platforming, digital nostalgia and much more

Mini meme NFORM, EMULATE, ENTERTAIN

Whether you want to explore gaming history or just have some retro fun, these emulator apps will transform your phone into a classic console

Can’t hardly weighit

At just 980g, Huawei’s new ultraportable is one of the lightest laptops Stuff has ever tested… but is it also a lightweight when it comes to performance?

BETA YOURSELF PLAN A HOLIDAY

Lots of folks argue people need a break from technology. Craig Grannell disagrees, and reckons you should use your smart devices to plan the perfect getaway. Here’s how…

APPS FOR ACTIVITIES

SLOPES If your idyllic holiday involves hurtling down

TECH TITANS SINCLAIR

We rank the best (and worst) from Sir Clive’s brain

INSTANT UPGRADES RAY-BAN META

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Apple iBook G3

Hot’s tough Apple said the iBook’s polycarbonate shell

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HOW TO USE THEM