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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve review: soaring combat, snoreworthy story

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Ace Combat 8 , the latest installment in Project Aces' long-running arcade flight sim series, is here. Packed inside this game's cargo hold is a medley of melodrama, mission types, and a beautiful new look, but it's somewhat over capacity when it comes to cutscenes. Review info Platform reviewed: PC Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Release date: October 2, 2026 You'll discover this right from the off: Ace Combat 8 is the first game in the series where its cutscenes are entirely from a first-person perspective. You step into the shoes of Rex, a pilot in service with the navy of the Federation of Central Usea (FCU). Sotoa, a nation of former nomads, has decided to emulate the Mongols of our reality and has conquest in mind, with the FCU already almost completely subjugated at the start of the game. Said shoes are likely very damp, with events kicking off on a life raft after t...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: false economy

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Two-minute review Picking the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE to be your next phone would be a good decision. But whether it’s the best decision is the chewier question. As has been the case for the past several years, Samsung has launched one final version of its Galaxy S flagship phones just before summer is out (in the US and UK, at least). This “Fan Edition” device aims to provide a more streamlined experience, focused on camera capabilities and AI, at a more approachable price. However, Samsung has this all backwards. The Galaxy S26 FE’s cameras range from OK to weak, and the AI tools will soon be available on older models. Plus, the price hike this year makes the phone a little less of a bargain. Arguably, the real reasons you’ll want a Galaxy S26 FE are its big screen, fast charging, strong battery life, and surprisingly good gaming performance. But then, if those are your pri...
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The Huawei Watch D3 is an improvement on the D2, but I’m still left wanting more

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Huawei Watch D3: One minute review It’s been two years since the release of the Huawei Watch D2, and the Chinese brand has decided it’s time to offer an upgraded model, aptly named the D3. With the D range, Huawei was the first to introduce blood pressure monitoring capabilities in a smartwatch, providing a simple way to track the important health metric without needing a dedicated monitor. In my Huawei Watch D2 review I gave the smartwatch an impressive 4.5 stars. I had high praise for the blood pressure monitoring and clever strap but was left underwhelmed by the bulky design, high price tag, and lack of smartwatch features. Huawei has gone some way to address these concerns, but not universally and in some ways not enough. As a result, the D3 isn’t yet one of the best smartwatches around, but as a medical-first device, it approaches and blends the lifestyle and medical aspects well. The D3 i...
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​​​​The Eufy Omni E35 boasts huge suction power, good mopping performance, and self-cleaning

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Eufy Omni E35: two-minute review The Eufy Omni E35 is a near-perfect robot vacuum cleaner and mop. It fits into the Eufy range below its flagship S series, but above the cheaper C and older X series. The headline figure of 35,000 Pa suction is seriously impressive, and so too is the E35’s ability to keep itself clean by cleverly preventing fine dust from blocking the filter. The charge dock empties the dust bin, replenishes the mopping water tank, then washes and dries the mop with hot water and warm air, for truly hands-off cleaning. Navigation is also strong, the Eufy app works very well, and the E35’s overall cleaning performance fully justifies the four-figure price tag. (Image credit: Future) The E35 lacks the fragrance diffuser, water ozonator and more advanced, AI-powered navigation tech of the pricier Omni S2, but by cutting those Eufy has created a robovac that focuses on what really ma...
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