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Razer Edge

THE 12” DAZE OF CHRISTMAS

Audio-Technica AT-SB2022 Sound Burger

IT’S THE MOST WANDER-FUL TIMEPIECE OF THE YEAR

Garmin Marq (Gen 2)

WE SQUISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

UE Fits

LET IT TOW, LET IT TOW, LET IT TOW

Canyon Roadlite:ON 8 LTD

A BASS CAN CAME TRAVELLING

Bluesound Pulse M

LEICA SL2-S REPORTER

For fans of the early-’90s breakbeat scene, just

MOTOROLA RAZR 2022

Read the full review p78 While Nokia reboots

What will Santa Claus say when he finds everybody streamin’? With this lot on offer, he’ll probably ask you to make room on the sofa…

Disenchanted Fifteen years after Enchanted, this sequel seems

WTF IS MATTER?

Nothing. What’s the matter with you? Well there’s

FIRST PLAY WO LONG: FALLEN DYNASTY PC, PS5, PS4, XSX, XB1

Thanks to the likes of Ninja Gaiden and

THE FIRST NO-SMELL

Rolls-Royce Spectre

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You’ve got the hi-fi setup you want, but

Feliz snazzy tab

The latest ‘basic’ iPad is a stunning tablet compared to its rivals… but it’s expensive, and raises questions about some of Apple’s design decisions

The alternative: Apple 12.9in iPad Pro (M2)

The high-end tab that might just make you think of buying a laptop instead

The jolly and the fivey

The fifth iteration of Microsoft’s MacBook rival has the bright screen and zingy specs to cheer up any Windows fan… but can it still compete?

Save VR’s day

With higher-res displays and a friendlier build, Pico’s sci-fi ski goggles want to end the tyranny of the Meta Quest 2

O holy fright

B&W’s most opulent headphones yet promise positively godlike sound… but don’t look at the scary price

All I want for fitness is 2

Fitbit’s second-gen Sense has new tricks to keep those moments of stress in check. So is this a healthy smartwatch buy?

Very crispness everybody

Do you really have to spend big to get stunning smartphone photos?

I saw three flips

With a major design upgrade and top-tier internals, will third time be the charm for Motorola’s rebooted clamshell phone?

GE T THE BEST GADGET DEALS WI TH STUFF

Ever wondered what’s up with the links in

Pairy tale of new stalks

Nothing’s distinctive in-ear buds are cheaper than the last-gen AirPods – but with more limited features, is this style over substance?

Carol of the Bezos

Jeff’s coming for all of your money this Christmas, with upgrades to a whole host of Amazon gadgets – so we’ve tested them

In the sleek mid-Windows

Lightweight doesn’t have to mean limp: these two big-screen OLED ultraportables keep it slinky but still have all the power

Glow plum, all ye faithful

Do these light-up gaming speakers (and more discreet subwoofer) have the sonic chops to match their eye-catching illuminations?

TREAT YOURSELF TO A CHRISTMAS TIPPLE

Visit the Timothy Taylor’s online shop for festive beers and other gifts

UPVOTED WALLETS

Turns out money really does burn a hole in your pocket. Want a smarter way to cache your cash? Chris Rowlands finds the finest homes for plastic and readies…

MUSIC LOVER

Whether you’re Christmas shopping for a golden-eared hi-fi nerd or a fleet-fingered maestro, here’s some kit to bring guaranteed harmony

TECH NOMAD

For the person in your life who’s too important and hip to be at home for more than 10 minutes at a time, these gadgets are road-ready

MOVIE BUFF

If you want to turn your living room into a real home cinema, start by scattering Coke and crisps on the floor… then ask Santa for this lot

ECO WARRIOR

You don’t have to be Greta Thunberg to be anti-apocalypse… here are 12 ways to save a little bit of the world without sacrificing gadget joy

FITNESS FREAK

If you can persuade them to stop running on the spot for long enough to actually open some presents, one of these should hit the spot

GAMING GEEK

It just isn’t Christmas without games, but we’re not talking about Uno or charades: this is gear for people who only leave their bedroom for food

PHOTO FIEND

When you’re shopping for the kind of shutterbug who sneers at the very idea of smartphone selfies, you need one of these in the frame

TECH TYKE

Children also like Christmas, unfortunately; so if you want to stop them breaking your new presents, you’d best distract them with this stuff

RETRO HEAD

For the gadget nostalgia fan who seems to have forgotten how rubbish old tech really was, the solution is modern gear with vintage vibes

£100 OR LESS

Because times are tough, and also because not everyone deserves that much of your money, here are some more affordable options

£50 OR LESS

Counting your chocolate coins this year? These presents are more than mere stocking-fillers but they won’t drain the piggy bank…

BREAK THE BANK

Pretend the cost-of-living crisis was just a dream and give your debit card a workout with this bundle of money-no-object gifts

GOOD SWING, WENCESLAS

Even if you’re holed up in your bunker this Christmas, you can stay out of the rough with six great golf games that’ll keep you going until tee time

BETA YOURSELF iPadOS & macOS

As Apple’s tablet and desktop systems continue to

TECH TITANS NINTENDO

Toys to the world: our favourite Ninty consoles

STRIVING LONE FOR QUICKNESS

How Apple took the Watch’s activity tracking to the next level with an Ultra version for fearless adventurers

INSTANT UPGRADES APPLE iPHONE 14 PRO

ONE BELKIN ULTRAGLASS SCREEN PROTECTOR Apple’s phones hold

Ding dong merrily on Sky

Bye, dish – it could be Christmas every day, as Sky’s internet offering can now be added to any TV. Tom Wiggins finds out if this is the end of the satellite era…

Gotham Knights

Gotham’s most famous resident is conspicuous by his absence from the city’s next-gen debut. So does it stick the superhero landing or fall on its cowled face?

Bayonetta 3

Five years after it was announced, can this Switch exclusive live up to expectations?

God of War Ragnarok

Gaming’s angriest protagonist returns with his son in tow for an epic and emotional Norse showdown

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

This wacky take on the plumber-meets-thingies turn-based strategy game manages to improve on an already winning formula

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