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ALL THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM PLANET TECH

A ZOOM WITH A VIEW

Sony Xperia 1 IV

LEGO TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME

When you think about it, Lego is basically

SONOS RAY

Read the full review p29 Not content with

HOT STUFF

Yes, we’re boldly going there again… but this month’s streaming highlights also boldly take us to New York, Atlanta and an Italian convent

PRO-JECT METALLICA LIMITED EDITION TURNTABLE

£1149 / project-audio.com That’s a very subtle

MOTOROLA G82

When Dr Evil wants a new Android phone,

CITIZEN TSUNO STAR WARS

Trying to come up with jokes about Star

WTF IS FIDO?

Is it a very unimaginative name for a

FIRST PLAY NINE SOLS PC

Taiwanese indie developer Red Candle Games is known

XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 3

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BEST OF GAMES TO GET IN THE SUMMER SPIRIT

MARIO STRIKERS: BATTLE LEAGUE FOOTBALL Switch Can’t wait

Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ FUTURE ROOF

Paddles on the steering wheel allow the driver

LENOVO YOGA AIO 7

If you stare at your upright phone so

ASTELL&KERN KANN MAX

Think about socks-knocked-off levels of audio power and

THE OSCAR-WINNING FILM COMPOSER ON THE JOY OF ATMOS AND MUSIC IN SPACE

Steven Price

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PRIZE VALUE £2699 Fancy zooming down the towpath

Ray of light entertainment

Sonos is back with the Ray: a long-rumoured entry-level soundbar without some fancy features but with all the brand’s usual quality. Does it have what it takes?

The alternatives: Sonos’s other soundbars

If the Ray doesn’t offer enough, it’s definitely worth checking out its two bigger brothers – bigger in size, bigger in quality

Baby you’re a rich can

Samsung’s nifty new projector lets you put a TV-dwarfing screen wherever you like with no effort required… except for your debit card

Chic and destroy

Which pair of high-class wireless in-ears hits the target?

Grand cleft auto

For serious gaming sessions, comfortable glutes are just as important as flexible thumbs – so pick the right chair for your fundamental needs

Smart scales

If you already know how heavy you are but want some more specifics, these connected options can show you the weigh

Call of 2T

Can OnePlus’s affordable new 5G handset continue the trend of top-notch phones for mid-range prices, or is it just a middling update?

The tablets are kicking in

If you’re after a decent but affordable slate, it’s got to be an iPad, hasn’t it? Well, there are signs that the opposition is finally getting its act together…

9 of the times

It crams in some good specs for the cash, but will the Realme 9’s weaknesses hold it back in a field of very stiff competition?

Taste in Senn

Sennheiser has gone chic and sophisticated for the third generation of its true wireless earbuds… enough to have Sony worried?

Don’t dream it’s hover

Worried that flying restrictions are going to scupper your high-quality airborne shooting plans? Sam Kieldsen finds out if DJI’s new mini-drone is the answer… £709 / stuff.tv/Mini3Pro

Evil Dead: The Game

This asymmetrical horror multiplayer is lovingly faithful to The Evil Dead’s universe and characters. Will it have you shouting “Hail to the king, baby”, or is it deadite on arrival?

Trek To Yomi

A homage to the classic samurai films of Akira Kurosawa, this 2D action game doesn’t half look the part… but how does it play?

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IN-EARS

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ON/OVER-EARS

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TVs

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STREAMERS

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UPVOTED SMALL BARBECUES

Proving you don’t need a massive patio for a smoky feast, Chris Rowlands fires up the best compact grills for the summer

BREAKS LIKE THE WIND

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CITIES, SLICKER

If you’re a culture vulture, a foodie, a street photographer or a bit of all three, there’s nothing like a city break – so here’s what to pack

GO GO GADGETS

From lightweight luggage that can charge your phone to tools that can save you airport stress, these are our picks for smarter travel

HEADLINE ACTS

Festivals might be more artisanal than anarchic these days, but you’re still at the mercy of phone reception and weather – so come prepared

SHORE THINGS

For fun in the sun, you can’t beat a trip to the beach… and these gadgets will brighten your day whether or not you dare to go in above your ankles

WANDER WONDERS

You’re not a tourist, you’re a traveller – but before you hit those pioneer trails (or that overgrown beach path), best get tooled up for adventure

TECHY TYKES

The bad news is, you are definitely supposed to take the kids with you… but at least this lot can help to keep them entertained

PACKED WITH TECH

Bid farewell to lost luggage anxiety with Retreev’s smart tags

APPS YOU CAN TRULY COUNT ON

Don’t waste precious seconds or forget important events – this selection of timers and countdown tools will keep you ahead of the clock

BETA YOURSELF PHONE TOURISM

As travel becomes a thing again, Craig Grannell outlines how your smartphone can be a great sightseeing companion, from planning trips to ensuring they go without a hitch

Baby zoomer

Oppo’s latest is an absolute stunner of a smartphone… with an Achilles’ heel that might be a dealbreaker for some

SAMSUNG S22 ULTRA

FIRST ADD THESE… ONE OWC USB-C TRAVEL DOCK

THEN GET THESE…

STREETS OF RAGE 4 The fourth instalment of

TABLETS

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CONSOLES

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GAMES

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SPEAKERS

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E-BIKES

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ELECTRIC CARS

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SMART HOME

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VR HEADSETS

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DRONES & ACTION CAMS

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CAMERAS

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BUDGET BUYS

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SINCLAIR ZX SPECTRUM

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