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FiiO's new elite hi-res audio player will delight you, provided you serve it only the best –but disappoint it at your peril

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FiiO M27: Two-minute review If there’s a stone FiiO has left unturned in the way it’s specified and built the M27 digital audio player, it’s invisible. This is a portable(ish) music player for which the word ‘uncompromised’ is almost an understatement. Specification is thorough to the point of exhaustion. Twin ESS Sabre DACS with 32bit/768kHz and DSD512 compatibility, aptX Lossless and LDAC for Bluetooth, balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs, a super-slick Android 13 operating experience, a whole host of modes that allow the M27 to work as a USB DAC, a digital transport, a desktop system host and more besides… the list goes on. So if you want a player (a big and heavy player, let’s be honest) with enough power to drive even the trickiest of headphones, with battery life that’s approaching ‘epic’, and that arrives with its own little desktop charging stand with integrated cooling fan, you’ve come to the right place. All of this would count for very little, though, if the FiiO M...

I tested the KYY X90E laptop screen extender - a heavyweight dual-screen portable monitor with a lightweight price-tag

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KYY X90E Portable Monitor: 30-second review KYY is a Chinese hardware maker specialising in portable displays, and the X90E is one of its latest releases. Described by the makers as a ‘triple laptop screen extender’, more accurately, this is two monitors in a single package, designed to provide three times the normal screen space when used in conjunction with the monitor that the laptop already has. Its hinged structure places a 15.6-inch 1080p display to the left and the right of the laptop, and connects via a single USB cable. It can be configured to mirror the contents, so others can see your laptop display from different viewpoints, or provide an extended desktop. Power can be sourced directly from the laptop, or for extended use, a small USB-C power supply is included. The obvious limitation of this platform is that it assumes the laptop has USB-C with an ALT-DP capability or Thunderbolt 3 or 4. And, according to KYY, its designed exclusively for Windows PCs, and doesn’t wo...

This Nintendo Switch 2 case may not be the most stylish, but its storage space and low price impressed me

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Hori Puff Pouch for Nintendo Switch 2: review Looking to protect your precious new Nintendo system? Then the Hori Puff Pouch for Nintendo Switch 2 could be worth checking out. This soft case is licensed by Nintendo itself, and has a range of compartments to help you organize your gaming gear – so is it worth picking up? Well, if you’re not a massive fan of hard cases, it may tempt you. Yes, this is a pretty soft model, although it does still have a solid amount of padding to keep your console safe. You’ll find said padding on either side of the console compartment, which will soak up any impact in the event that you drop the case. However, there are two other compartments – one in the center of the case, and a net in the front. These aren’t protected by much padding at all. So if you’re housing accessories in there, they may not be as well protected as they’d be in tougher models like the official Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case , which is in our guide to the best Ninten...

I tested the world’s first f/1.4 135mm prime, and it’s a portrait photographer’s dream

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Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG | Art: One-minute review The Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG | A (2025) builds on the now nine year old Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM. So with nearly a decade of technicological and optical advancements, how does Sigma’s latest cutting-edge 135mm prime up the ante? For starters, the mount options have vastly changed since last time. The original Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM | Art supported Canon EF and Nikon F DSLR mounts, plus Sony E and L-mount, and eventually Sony’s newer mirrorless FE mount, too. By contrast, the new Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG | A only supports Sony FE and L-mount for mirrorless cameras at present. While it could come to other mounts at some point in the future, it shows the shift in certain camera manufacturers being a little more restrictive (* cough, looking at you, Canon). (Image credit: Dan Mold) The price has also changed – 2017’s Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM | A hit the shelves at $1399 / £1399, whereas the new Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG | A is $1899 / £164...

Is Incogni a good choice for a data removal service in 2026? This expert review certainly thinks so

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Personal data is constantly at risk, and bought, sold, and traded by data brokers faster than most people realize. As privacy concerns reach new heights, data removal services have become essential tools for managing one’s digital identity. Incogni , developed by Surfshark (a major name in VPN and cybersecurity solutions), and now operates as a standalone product. Incogni automates the process of removing your personal information from hundreds of data broker sites. Instead of sending deletion requests manually, a task that could take hundreds of hours, Incogni does it for you, tracking progress and maintaining removals over time. If you’re serious about data privacy and want a stress-free way to minimize your online footprint, Incogni is one of the best data removal services of 2026 . Incogni: Plans and pricing (Image credit: Future) Incogni’s pricing is structured around individual and family plans, with clear differences between Standard and Unlimited tiers. For indiv...