SET ADRIFT ON MEMOIR BLISS

Journalling will be baked into iOS 17; but no matter what kind of phone you use, these apps already let you record important moments from your life

UPVOTED POCKET TOOLS

There's a little tool for every job... so we asked Chris Rowlands to hunt down the best utensils for tinkering on the go

HARMAN KARDON AURA STUDIO 4

UNDER THE DOME, 324 CRYSTALS ILLUMINATE TO MATCH THE MUSIC

THE SCRIBBLER

For precision drawing, note-taking and more, there can be only one...

Amnesia: The Bunker

This dark and desperate wartime tale is terrifying in all the right ways, and a return to form for Frictional's seminal horror series

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

Nothing to do with divesting yourself of unwanted cattle, this is a spooky 2.5D graphic adventure sequel that proves it's good to talk

Queen titch

In a sea of samey smartphones, can Asus's pint-sized Zenfone 10 be the one-handed wonder to rule the waves?

CHROMECAST

RANDOM ACCESS MEMORIES - 2013

INSTANT UPGRADES APPLE WATCH ULTRA

FIRST ADD THESE...

BETA YOURSELF ANIMATION

You're not going to become the next Disney overnight... but as Craig Grannell explains, with the right apps and approach you can add movement to just about anything

JAUNT WORRY, BE APPY

If it's been a bummer of a summer for you so far, don't despair - plan and book a sneaky last-minute break with these deft downloads

UPVOTED MICE

A mouse isn't just for clicks... so Chris Rowlands exercises his scrolling finger to select the best new rodents for wireless productivity at all price points

VIRTUAL REALITY

Whether you're after an all-in-one device or want to connect to beefier hardware, here are the finest VR headsets of 2023

WINDOWS pt2

More super-slick tech for super-slick gaming... including a laptop that will almost literally slap you across the chops

WINDOWS pt1

Whether you're looking to stream in style or upgrade your hardware, here's the best in PC gaming gadgetry right now

SWITCH pt2

Going anywhere nice this year? These accessories will get the best out of your packable Nintendo while you're on the move...

SWITCH pt1

Nintendo's handheld may be reaching its twilight, but with the latest controllers and other add-ons it's still got plenty to give

XBOX pt2

The Xbox controller might be the standard, but sometimes you need something a little special for driving, flying and more.

XBOX pt1

If you're firmly on the green side of the great console divide, help your Series X/S take it to the max with some of this lot

PLAYSTATION pt2

You want to be a good fighter, but also a good communicator...so be both, with the best fight sticks and headsets for your PS5

PLAYSTATION pt1

With PS5s finally in good supply, it’s about time to up your game with some elite-tier additions whatever your playstyle

PLAY KIT EASY ON YOURSELF

There may be no major console arrivals to drool over but the world of gaming is far from stagnant, with new titles galore and enough accessories to block out the sun. PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and VR gamers unite: this feature has loads for everyone, as we bring you the best extras – and upcoming games – for all the big platforms…

SAMSUNG GALAXY NX

To borrow a phrase, the Samsung Galaxy NX was 'business in front, party in the back. To the untrained eye, it looked like any other mid-range camera.

Redfall

The makers of Deathloop present a Destiny-style co-op looter shooter with added vampires... but it might just suck the life out of everything

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Junior Jedi Cal Kestis returns with his trusty droid sidekick BD-1... but is the Force strong with this sequel, or does it fall to the dark side?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

How do you follow a classic that not only tore up the Legend of Zelda rulebook but set a new gold standard for open-world game design? If you're Nintendo, you go large - very large indeed...

Headset me free

Wireless cans, for gaming? Sacrilege! But with solid connectivity and crisp comms, these Razer cans might just mean it's time to cut the cord...

Love is every wear

All-day comfort, gym-proof snugness, clean audio, solid ANC and unmuffled voice calls: can these wireless in-ears really do it all?

Plus against the world

Beats upgrades its everyday in-ears with better sound, but can the Studio Buds+ hold their own against so many rivals?

GRILLE-FRIEND IN A CORNER: Amazon Echo Pop

Alexa has come in all shapes and sizes since she first popped up in 2014's original Echo. From cylinders and spheres to pucks and panels, Amazon seems to be on an eternal quest to make a smart speaker that'll fit into every nook- and the Pop is its latest addition.