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CLOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S CORE

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LG CINEBEAM QUBE

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NEWS FEED

THAT’S THE LAST OF THE LAST OF US

FIRST PLAY GRANBLUE FANTASY: RELINK

PS5, PS4, PC OUT 1FEB You’d be forgiven

BEST OF NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE GAME AWARDS

MONSTER HUNTER WILDS PS5, XSX, PC The best

FIRST LOOK VICE TO SEE YOU, TO SEE YOU VICE

GRAND THEFT AUTO VI PS5, XSX After years

INCOMING

FEBRUARY • FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH • SUICIDE

FAIRWEATHER BENZ

Mercedes-AMG SL 63 SE Performance

Diving honed for crispness

WITHINGS SCANWATCH NOVA

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YAMAHA CD-C603

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Todd Green

THE CANDY CRUSH SAGA BOSS ON HIS JOURNEY FROM DIDDY KONG RACING TO BARBIEMANIA

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If you like running in the comfort of

Rockin’ in FE world

FIRST TEST SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 FE

The alternatives: 2 more sub-flagships

Stripping back a top-tier handset is one way to get the best features for a bargain price –here are two other options

I want your flex

Can the raw power and multi-angled versatility of Microsoft’s most high-specced Surface PC persuade you not to pick up that MacBook Pro?

You spin me round like a redcurrant

Fast-rotating centrifugal juicers are great all-rounders, and we’ve tested the best: one titchy marvel and one versatile powerhouse

GE T THE BEST GADGET DEALS WI TH STUFF

Ever wondered what’s up with the links in

Easy lugger

With the noise-killing competition tougher than ever, will Philips’ straightforward approach be music to your ears?

Wood vibrations

Coming in a choice of two luxuriously timbery finishes, can this all-in-one wireless music system sound as classy as it looks?

Up from the size

Sony’s second Mini LED television might not be the slimmest, but can it make up for that through dazzling force of personality?

United slates of whatever

Today’s tablets can do pretty much anything –whether they’re compact and cheap or huge and eye-wateringly expensive. In this group test we’re setting our sights on the mid-market: no iPad Pros here, just a broad selection of affordable Android-based machines. So which is the right tab for you?

Chichi loves you

Serving up stamina and bling in equal measure, the Honor Magic6 Lite could be the cut-price phone that techy fashionistas have been waiting for

Wrister bright side

No need to be glum because you can’t afford a fancy smartwatch: Amazfit’s fitness-first Active could be all the wearable you need

Electric shavers

Wave goodbye to the irritation of awet shave with these hi-tech handhelds that can buzz off your stubble in a fraction of the time

Grand heft auto

Do detachable controllers make Lenovo’s supersized handheld a worthy take on the Nintendo Switch for PC gamers? Matt Tate spent a fortnight finding out…

A Highland Song

Time to set aside all those cliches about tartan, haggis and Irn-Bru: this narrative-focused 2D platformer puts an authentic Scottish spin on survival mechanics and open exploration

STUFF’S TOP TEN OPEN-WORLD GAMES OF ALL TIME

Playing in an open world means you can run, fight or just pootle around looking at all the pretty horsies; here’s how good it gets

UPVOTED LAPTOP STANDS

Acting on a hunch that his posture’s not so great, Chris Rowlands seeks out the best computer risers for more ergonomic working

LIVE IN THE DREAM

Improving your home is about way more than just filling it with connected speakers and TV apps – this month’s cover feature will help you to live, eat and sleep better with the latest gadgetr y for a smarter, brighter and cleaner pad

CLEANING

You might have a ‘smart’ home, but nobody’s going to be impresseded if they’re up to their knees in dust, pizza-crust debris and dog hair

LISTENING

Yes, you love your novelty Minion-shaped Bluetooth speaker… but why not enhance your living space with properly premium sound?

WATCHING

Feel like you’re at the Odeon every time you sit down to watch Junior Bake Off: here’s the top tech for a genuine home cinema experience

LIGHTING

If you really want to elevate the look of your home, inside or out, lighting is key… and the Philips Hue range remains our perky pick

LIVING

From smart artworks to more consistent Wi-Fi, upgrade your living quarters with these extra-clever accessories for the modern home

EATING

Well, the eating part is easy – you just shove it in as fast as you can and chomp away until it disappears – but what about before that?

SLEEPING pt1

Until you’re kipping properly, it’s almost certain you’re not making the most of your waking hours – so lie back and think of these gadgets

SLEEPING pt2

Please turn back to the previous spread and read that intro again, but this time in a different accent – because the snoozefest continues

GOOGLE PIXEL WATCH 2

FIRST ADD THESE… ONE PIXEL BUDS PRO You’ll

INSTANT APP-GRADES

Got a great phone? It could be downright

MIND MENDERS

Phones aren’t great for your health – and not just when you drop one on your big toe – but these apps can help with mental wellness

WORKING WONDERS

When you need to get stuff done, have this lot turn your portable black rectangle into anything from a creative studio to a mini-office

MEDIA MARVELS

If you’re fed up of hurling rubbish at your eyes and ears, use these little crackers to bask in the best music and writing

PERKY PLAYERS

There’s not always time for an extended AAA gaming session, so fill the gaps in your day with moments of high-impact escapist bliss

DEEPER DIVES

If you’re going to waste hours on end gazing at a screen, you may as well do it by plunging into quality mobile games with substance like these

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Gimbal twist of great

Smartphone-beating footage from a self-steadying, swivelling-screened pocket camera? DJI’s latest vlogger-friendly Osmo gadget delivers exactly that…

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