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I didn't think the Inzone M10S gaming monitor could get much better, then I tried the new Inzone M10S 2

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Sony Inzone M10S 2: Two-minute review The Sony Inzone M10S was one of the best gaming monitors of 2024, offering uncompromising performance and a suite of practical tournament-ready features that made it the perfect choice for both professional and aspiring esports players. Now Sony is back with the Inzone M10S 2, a successor that delivers a number of small but nevertheless impactful upgrades while maintaining everything that made the original so good. It’s the same 2560 x 1440 resolution, but feels even snappier thanks to an increased 540Hz refresh rate and a lower 0.02ms response time. There’s even a dual mode, letting you bump the resolution down to 720p for a staggering 720Hz picture — invaluable for Counter-Strike 2 or Rocket League . If that wasn’t enough, it’s now even brighter, coming in at up to 1,500 nits rather than 1,300, with the same rich colors and impressive contrast. There’s a ...

I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works

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Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max review: one-minute review The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max seems like a slam dunk in the robot vacuum space. Positioned right in between the budget and upper mid range sections of the market, it delivers strong vacuum and mopping performance that make it capable of tackling a wide variety of messes in your home. With LiDAR technology, its mapping is excellent and the robot vacuum does a great job of navigating unexpected obstacles that it might encounter during a clean. The design isn't the most exciting, though it still has a good range of features like an extendable mop arm and automatic carpet detection. The dock is large, which might make it tricky to fit into smaller homes, but it's pretty capable as well, with hot water washing and air drying capabilities to keep the mop pads clean between uses. It's all underpinned by a competent app that's easy t...

I convinced my boss to let me play all 279 Apple Arcade games in one week to find out whether the service is actually worth it in 2026

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Two-minute review It’s been almost seven years since Apple Arcade launched, and we’ve seen the service grow from one that focuses predominantly on experimental indie games to something more diverse and broadly appealing. Big exclusive releases like Hello Kitty Island Adventure and Fantasian successfully put it on the map and helped justify the subscription cost, but where exactly does Apple Arcade sit now that many of its best titles have come to traditional console and PC platforms? Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade (Image credit: Apple / Future) This article is part of our Ultimate Guide to Apple Arcade: the definitive guide to everything that you need to know about the gaming service. Be sure to browse the full series here . Although I’ve dabbled with it on and off over the years (mainly through the various free trials available to Apple users), I put my head down and spent the last week truly i...

I’ve spent months with the Honor Magic V6, and no other foldable can touch it for durability or battery life

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Honor Magic V6 review: Two-minute review Chinese phone giant Honor has been on a bit of a roll recently. In 2026, it’s already given us the exceptional Honor MagicPad 4 and the compelling Honor Magic 8 Pro flagship, not to mention the impressive (albeit slightly pricey) Honor 600 Pro . Its latest foldable, the Honor Magic V6, keeps up this formidable streak and is easily worthy of being considered one of the best foldable phones today. The big draw here is the Magic V6's market-leading durability. I’ve taken plenty of foldables for a spin, from the clamshell Motorola Razr Plus to the tablet-style Oppo Find N5 , but I’ve always maintained that I would never actually buy one. Why? Because these devices are often simply too fragile. I’m pretty clumsy with my phones and regularly use (and I must admit, sometimes drop) them in the shower or bath, and there’s no way that I’m going to splash out...

With wonderfully designed missions and a plethora satisfying progression systems, Splatoon Raiders is a must-play for Nintendo Switch 2 owners

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If you’ve always loved the world of the Splatoon series but have been — understandably — put off by the prospect of its sweaty competitive multiplayer modes, then this latest Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive third-person shooter is for you. Review info Platform reviewed: Nintendo Switch 2 Available on: Nintendo Switch 2 Release date: July 23, 2026 Splatoon Raiders offers an incredibly compelling, single-player take on the series’ trademark ink-spewing action. It’s all underpinned by the same excellent shooting mechanics that make online matches of Splatoon 3 such a blast, now smartly recontextualized in a wholly player versus environment (PvE) format and enhanced with a plethora of satisfying progression systems that allow you to experiment with countless impactful character builds. The sheer volume of content here is formidable: there are a vast number of highly replayable missions that can be tac...