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'It's so much more than a standard desk fan' — I reviewed Meaco's upgraded Pro air circulator and was blown away by its power, silence and smarts

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MeacoFan Sefte Pro 10 Table Air Circulator review The MeacoFan Sefte Pro 10in is a table-top air circulator that delivers surprisingly strong and surprisingly quiet airflow. If you've been looking for a new home fan capable of pumping out some serious power to see you through summer, it's going to be an easy recommend from me and a huge hit for many people — with a few caveats. Notice how I wrote air circulator and not fan? Yes, they're similar and tend to be used interchangeably, but there's an important distinction that could make a big difference here. A fan creates a focused breeze aimed at you. An air circulator moves air around the whole room, reducing hot spots and keeping temperatures consistent. So if you just want to cool down in one spot, a fan works. If you want the whole room to feel more comfortable, an air circulator is the better pick. Meaco's Sefte range of ai...
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The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 takes everything great about the original and almost perfects it

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Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2: one-minute review You can always tell when a product launch means a lot to a company. There's almost an air of mystery surrounding it. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 wireless gaming headset is a textbook example of that. Tightly controlled review NDA up front. Mysterious box with "packed under CCTV surveillance" tape plastered across the side of it. PR check-ins to see how I'm doing. You get the works. And to be fair to them, I can understand why. When we reviewed the original Turtle Beach Stealth Pro back in 2023, it absolutely dominated. From its outstanding soundscape to the wild amount of connectivity it included, and that legendary build quality it managed to achieve, it ticked almost every box that you'd want a good gaming headset to tick. I'm glad to report that the Stealth Pro 2, in many ways similar to its predecessor, is purely out...
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The GameSir G8+ MFi fixed basically every complaint I had with the original

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GameSir G8+ MFi: One-minute review The GameSir G8+ MFi is the controller that the G8 Galileo probably should have been from the start. It takes the same full-size grips, Hall effect thumbsticks and triggers, and programmable back buttons that made the original one of the best mobile grips going, then layers on MFi certification for iPhone and iPad Mini, swappable ABXY button caps, dual vibration motors, and crucially, improved case compatibility. Best of all? It’s still the same $79.99 / £79.99 / AU$129.99 asking price. Having tested both of these mobile controllers side by side on the same phones and games, the G8+ MFi addresses just about every gripe I had with the G8 Galileo. The case compatibility improvements alone are worth shouting about, with magnetically swappable silicone pads and a camera bump panel that let you adjust clearance depending on whether your phone is cased or caseless. T...
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‘I can't think of a more portable 16-inch gaming laptop’ — MSI’s new Stealth model has all the power without the bulk

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MSI Stealth 16 AI+: Two-minute review The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is hard to identify as a red-blooded gaming laptop at first glance. The dark grey finish sets it apart from the mostly jet-black marketplace, while the rounded corners and lack of branding further distinguish it from others in the sector. Its form factor also follows suit. It’s surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch gaming machine, making it more portable than many of its rivals. Despite this lithe form, though, the Stealth 16 AI+ doesn’t feel that flimsy. The materials feel smooth and premium, although there’s some flex to the base, so it’s not as solid as the best gaming laptop models. Also impressive is the number of ports featured. There are two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports and two USB-A. There’s also an HDMI port and an RJ-45 for wired network connectivity. However, all of these are set further forward than usual, which may prove ...
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