ULTIMATE GADGET WISHLIST

Exciting new tech we can't wait to get our hands on

Philips' Ambilight Plus is looking unmissable

Mike Lowe discusses the OLED 959's monolithic design, Ambilight Plus' debut, and mega Bowers & Wilkins soundsystem

Electric cars don't just need lighter batteries

Jon Bentley knows that EVs are the heaviest cars on the road, but is hopeful that technological remedies can also help in other ways

Asus Zenbook 15 OLED

Sleek and solid in every department, Asus's OLED notebook is a very appealing lightweight laptop

Amazon Echo Show 8

Is the third generation of the Echo Show 8 Amazon's best smart display yet?

Panasonic MX950

Panasonic's first mini-LED TV is bright and sounds great too-but does it offer enough to keep its key competition at bay?

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

The Fan Edition returns, offering flagship features for a cut of the price. But is the affordable FE what you need?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Bose's newest earbuds offer one of the best sounding packages on the market ANC in-ears don't get better than this

Suunto Race

A solid offering from Suunto with a small price and big battery, but the Race lacks the technical chops of rivals

24 AMAZING MACBOOK ALTERNATIVES

A mega selection of laptops that will do the business and then some

TOP ALL-WEATHER RUNNING GEAR

Awesome running gear guaranteed to support those wintry training goals

Stunning gadgets

Tech that will take your breath away (and that's pretty useful too)

Horizon

The best new tech heading your way

ACING IT: Insta360 Ace Pro

The ultimate, Al-powered compact camera for vlogging, this a unique offering that's right on trend and offers a ton of functionality

CHROME TRUTHS: Acer Chromebook Plus 514

Acer's laptop goes beyond the Chromebook basics and performs well in most areas, without really excelling

SILENCE IS GOLDEN: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

The QuietComfort Ultra really do deliver the ultimate active noise cancelling but are they worth the asking price?

RAISING THE BAR: JBL Bar 1300

This surround sound sensation offers detachable speakers to use as rears, a super subwoofer and convincing Dolby Atmos

STATION TO STATION: PlayStation Portal

Not quite the Nintendo Switch rival we were hoping for, but the PlayStation Portal can still be a perfect match for a PlayStation 5

PRO ACTIVE MacBook Pro 14-inch

All-new Space Black finish, all-new M3 power, all-new price: the 2023 MacBook Pro is out-of-this-world impressive

At this German garage, your car will park itself

Mat Gallagher jumps into a Mercedes-Benz and experiences what might be the future of vehicular valeting

Could motorsport tech improve your road car?

Jon Bentley is optimistic that the racing industry can once again give the average motor a meaningful jump start

Horizon

The best new tech heading your way

LET'S GET physical

Enjoy the hiss of tape and crackle of vinyl, spinning discs and electric ink

INCREDIBLE NEXT-GEN EVS

Stunning electric vehicles that are the last word in comfort, power and efficiency

HI-TECH TRAVEL

Wondering where to head to for your holidays in 2024? We've 12 destinations guaranteed to appeal to tech fans, whether it's solar-powered breweries or ski resorts with on-demand cable cars

LIFE-CHANGING GADGETS

Supercharge your year ahead with our top picks of transformative tech to elevate the way you live, work and play

AFFORDABLE VS LUXE stocking fillers

These pocketable gadgets make perfect presents, regardless of your budget

Christmas GADGET GIFTS

Not sure what to tell Santa Claus to give your loved ones? Allow us to fill your head with a plethora of exciting ideas

TRIED AND TRUE - Yamaha True X SR-X50A

Yamaha's soundbar bundle delivers all you could need, including one of the best subwoofers at this price

MOVE ON UP Sonos Move 2

The updated Move 2 costs a little more but if you want to take your music with you, it can't be beaten. Portable sound just got better