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June 2025
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- June 30
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- I'm a bedding expert — here's why I'm swapping my duvet for a cooling body pillow this summer
- Why I don't use Spotify — and the alternative I use instead
- I've used MacBooks for almost 2 decades — here are 3 I'd buy with my own money
- After 3 weeks of daily use, these are the 4 things I love about my Nintendo Switch 2 — and the 3 things that bother me
- June 29
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- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 — these 5 rumored upgrades could be game-changing
- I review laptops for a living, and I'd buy these 3 to go back to school
- I would definitely cancel Peacock and Hulu this month — here's why
- Should you buy the iPhone 16 or wait for the iPhone 17? Here’s the advice I gave my own dad
- I ditched my headset for this wireless speaker head cushion — and now I have surround sound right from my gaming chair
- I’ve been using Android 16 for two weeks — here’s why I’m so underwhelmed
- June 28
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- Using the Canon EOS R50 V feels like riding a bike with training wheels on — and I think it’s the smartest move Canon has made this year
- I've tried all the leading AI chatbots — here's why I keep going back to Claude
- 7 best movies you missed in theaters in 2025 (so far), that you need to stream right now
- I just played Marvel Rivals on an RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop — and it reached a shockingly high 320 fps
- I built my dream desk setup and this underrated feature makes it a haven for both work and gaming
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE tipped for Unpacked — and it could be the cheap foldable we've all been waiting for
- June 27
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- Prime Video is about to lose an intense thriller starring Ryan Reynolds — and it’s the ‘Deadpool’ star's best movie
- I moved this $30 IKEA floor lamp into my yard and it totally transformed my outdoor space
- I review TVs for a living — and it's time for Apple to finally make its own TV
- I hosted a Mario Kart World tournament at work and lost — and this is the most important thing I learned
- The Sonos Move 2 has been my pick for the best Bluetooth speaker for years — until this came along
- I think 'Squid Game' season 3 just took my soul — this is the show's boldest, most emotional chapter yet
- I tried the Asus TUF Gaming A18 with an RTX 5070 and it changed my mind about 18-inch gaming laptops
- I asked AI to predict 2026 — here's the boldest forecasts from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude
- ‘M3GAN 2.0’ takes the killer robot doll in a ridiculous new direction — and it mostly works
- June 26
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- Want a finger massage? You can get one for over $30 off right now with this Bob & Brad massager I've been testing for weeks
- The Sonos Ace have one of my favorite wireless features — and it's not the ANC
- Never wake your neighbours again! This ultra-quiet espresso grinder just totally transformed my morning coffee routine
- The best electric toothbrush I’ve ever used isn’t Oral-B or Philips — it’s the silicone-based Foreo Issa 3
- Just add speakers: I tested this amazing-looking streaming amplifier, and its filled with futuristic features to make your music sound epic
- Forget Galaxy Fold Ultra — here's what Samsung needs to reveal at Unpacked
- I’m excited about an iPhone 20's rumored full screen display — but we have been here before
- I test gaming laptops for a living — here are 3 I recommend and would buy with my own money
- Panasonic’s 2025 TVs are getting one of the neatest new features — LG and Samsung should copy it
- June 25
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- The cheap bedding product that has kept me sleeping cool so far this summer
- I've already watched the first three episodes of Prime Video's new action series — and it's no thrill ride
- iPhone 18 could kill the display cutout — here’s why that could be a disaster
- I actually prefer budget phones to flagships — but there's one thing phone makers need to fix
- I got the Switch 2 and the hardware is incredible — but Nintendo's launch game lineup leaves me with one glaring problem
- June 24
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- The modular Fairphone 6 could be a game changer for upgradability and repairability — and it needs to come to the US
- I thought Pixel Watch 3’s pulse loss detection was a gimmick — until I read this study
- 5 best horror movie sequels to stream before seeing ‘28 Years Later’ and ‘Megan 2.0’ in theaters
- Death Stranding 2 is a surprisingly great starting place for new players — here's how it hooked me after I dropped the original
- Panasonic’s 2025 flagship OLED TV is a true stunner — and it might beat LG and Samsung
- I'm skeptical about the PS6 — here's 3 upgrades that could change my mind
- June 23
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- I test audio gear for a living — and I recommend these headphones and earbuds above everything else
- I took this Yeti cool bag to the beach on the hottest day of the year — and the results are amazing
- The Fujifilm X-E5 is coming soon — here are the first 5 lenses I would buy
- I’ve played the Switch 2 for over a week and it’s missing these key games
- You don't need planks to strengthen your deep core muscles — try the 'tuck crunch' bodyweight exercise instead
- June 22
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- I bought a smart fan to beat the heat — and I never thought I’d have this much fun controlling a fan from my phone
- 5 reasons why the Garmin Venu X1 could be my new favorite Apple Watch Ultra 2 alternative
- I tested this $159 gaming monitor thinking it was a joke — but it's now my favorite budget display
- I review gaming monitors, but I prefer playing games on my LG OLED TV — here's why
- I used to think Nikons were only for grandpas — but the Z5II just converted me
- I'm an avid gardener and these are the top 3 tools I use to keep my lawn in good shape
- Prime Video is losing one of the best Tom Hiddleston movies you (probably) haven’t watched — and it’s a gripping sci-fi thriller
- I've played 8 Nintendo Switch 2 launch games — here's the best one you (probably) skipped but really should buy now
- I spent a month comparing Sony's flagship WH-1000XM6 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: here's the model I'd buy
- June 21
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- If I had to start my camera setup from scratch, I’d pick these 5 cameras and drones — here’s why
- I just tested Shark's FlexBreeze misting fan — and it cools you off like a cucumber in a lux grocery store
- 'No flipping required' — how a simple pillow switch helped me sleep cooler
- I’ve been shooting Fuji for 10 years, including the X-E4 — here's why I won't be buying the Fujifilm X-E5
- Worried about the 16 billion data breach? I've been hacked, and this is everything I did to fix it
- I tried Amazon’s best-selling headphone sleep mask — it’s only $29.99 and it's coming with me on summer vacation
- Prime Video is about to lose one of the best Leonardo DiCaprio movies you (probably) haven’t watched — stream this 90%-rated war thriller while you still can
- This wild Netflix show is exactly the weekend binge watch I needed — and you should stream it, too
- I timed how long it took to update to iOS 26 vs Android 16 — and the results shocked me
- I bought a PS Vita instead of a Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025 — and I have no regrets
- June 19
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- I've been testing this cassette walkman, and I'm having a blast reliving my childhood
- I ditched my $229 smart sleep mask for a $9.99 Amazon alternative — and I fall asleep faster
- I'm a barista who swapped an $899 espresso machine for a $149 budget one — here's why
- I've got a $1,500 coffee maker with a cold brew setting, but I always go back to this cheap gadget to make my iced coffee
- Netflix's new No. 1 show is a soapy crime drama — and I'm surprised how much I want to binge-watch it
- This kids smartwatch beats my Apple Watch — here’s why my 10-year-old and I love the JrTrack 4
- I'm a tough critic when it comes to audio gear, but these $199 headphones still have me hooked
- If I could only keep 1 weight to build muscle at home, I'd pick a kettlebell — here's why
- I tried PowerA’s Fusion Pro Wireless controller — and its RGB lighting reveals an awesome secret
- '28 Years Later' review: A brilliant new entry that infects the franchise with fresh terror and rage
- Should you get a Trump phone? Here's why the Trump Mobile T1 device should scare you off
- I can't believe Google is making such a big deal out of Pixel VIPs — it's the most disappointing new feature in years
- I've never been tempted to get a foldable phone — here's how Samsung could change that with the Galaxy Z Fold 7
- June 18
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- "I didn't kick my covers off" — here’s how a simple bedding switch helped me sleep cooler
- "Save yourself $$$ and embarrassment" — why I'll be ditching this overrated 4-star nap pillow for a standard neck one when travelling
- I quit watching 'Grey's Anatomy' after one season and returned to 'House' — here's why it's my No. 1 medical show
- Neck pain from your 'silly little emails job'? Here's 3 things I do every day after work
- This is the one Disney Plus show I’m watching this Pride Month — and it’s a binge-worthy witchy adventure
- My love for How To Train Your Dragon runs deep (I have 4 Toothless plushies), but even with its 98% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, the remake is cringe and weird – stream the OG on Prime Video instead
- Rematch is the soccer game I didn’t know I needed after EA Sports FC 25 let me down
- Prime Video’s new mystery thriller series is now streaming — and the twists will keep you guessing until the very end
- I finally tried Nespresso's iced coffee cup, and TikTok is right — it's a summer must-have
- Remedy's new Control co-op shooter is best played on Game Pass and PlayStation Plus — here’s why
- My favorite horror game of 2024 just got a new DLC — but Siren’s Rest drifts too far from what made Still Wakes the Deep terrifying
- I've been using the MacBook Air M4 for 3 months — here's my pros and cons
- I'm going on a European vacation this summer — here's 10 essential items I'm packing
- This 5.1 speaker system transformed my PC gaming setup, and it's a steal at $240 off
- iOS 26 — do you need to upgrade your iPhone this fall?
- 5 best classical arrangements for testing your headphones
- ‘Elio’ review: Pixar’s best movie in years is a visually stunning and emotional sci-fi adventure
- I write about sleep for a living and won't let my phone near my bedroom at night — here's why
- June 17
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- I ditched my gas grill for this Kamado Joe — and I'm never going back
- This budget fitness tracker I tested last year refuses to die — here's why I'm still wearing it
- 'Earthy but delicious' — I tried the viral mushroom hot chocolate and slept like a baby
- I’ve used the Sony WF-C710N earbuds for 3 months — and they're the best wireless earbuds on a budget
- I just tested Lenovo’s latest ultra-wide gaming monitor — there’s just one fatal feature that’ll stop me buying it
- I used to be a houseplant serial killer, but now I’ve got a living room jungle — here’s how I did it with Gemini
- Meta Quest 3 should’ve killed big-screen TVs — here’s why that didn’t happen
- My Kitchen HomePod is about to die — what will I replace it with?
- Don’t waste your money on the Oura Ring 4 — the older model tracks sleep just as well and is $150 cheaper
- I'm an audio reviewer who can't ditch her AirPods — sue me. Here's what other brands need to do to make me switch
- I wore the Oura Ring for 6 months to track my sleep — and now I'm regularly getting 8 hours and feel so much better
- I added this under-monitor soundbar to my desk setup — and it's the perfect space saver
- I use this Anker power bank every day and it's now cheaper than ever — it can even charge my MacBook Air
- I can't wait to use this iOS 26 feature that helps me remember new discoveries — here's how it works
- Got a Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar? You should change these 3 settings immediately
- I’ve played Nintendo Switch 2 for over a week — and I’m already bored
- June 16
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- Not everyone needs Dolby Atmos: here's why I think you might be one of them
- I fell for the bean-to-cup hype — here's the espresso machine I wish I'd bought, and why
- I think the new Fujifilm X-E5 is overrated — and I’m so glad I bought this camera instead
- Forget Joy-Cons — this $20 accessory brings PS5/Xbox controller support to the Switch 2
- I'm an ex barista and I tested a $150 De'Longhi espresso machine and a $500 Breville — here's what I learned
- I test headphones for a living, and here are the 5 rock tracks I use every time
- The most buzzed about watchOS 26 feature sounds like a gimmick — here's why I'm skeptical
- iOS 26 has brought yet another Photos app overhaul for your iPhone — here's how it's different
- June 15
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- I cover iPads for a living, and for my money this is the coolest feature of iPadOS 26
- This hidden Android feature was a lifesaver when my home internet died — here's how it works
- Lies of P: Overture is a massive expansion for one of my favorite PS5 games — and it’s absolutely brutal
- I tried the upgraded Dyson Cool bladeless fan — and it's the best looking fan I’ve ever seen
- I just found the one racing movie you should watch before seeing 'F1' — and it’s streaming on Hulu now
- I cried laughing using generative AI lenses on Snapchat+ — here's why it's pure joy
- This is the one Netflix movie I’m watching on Father’s Day — and it’s a gripping apocalyptic thriller with heart
- I just spent a week with the Nintendo Switch 2 — here's the 3 essential accessories to upgrade your console
- June 14
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- I slept terribly for days until I went against this expert advice to beat my fatigue
- Max's new Steve Carell-led dark comedy is 'Succession' meets 'The Three Stooges' — and I've watched it twice
- No, a $67 soundbar isn’t going to perform like Sonos — but this one actually surprised me
- Nintendo Switch 2 — 3 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
- We asked 4 VPN experts which VPNs they use – and the results surprised us
- One of the year’s best spy thriller movies is finally streaming — and it’s perfect for ‘Jason Bourne’ fans
- I’ve already seen 42 movies in theaters this year — here's the 5 best and 5 worst
- I doubled my Nintendo Switch 2 storage for half the price of Mario Kart World — but it still wasn’t enough
- I just broke my iPhone — here’s what I learned about the durability of today’s phones
- June 13
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- 'Grandmacore' is trending — everything you need to know about the latest mindful exercise and how it busts stress
- Apple TV Plus just dropped its new thriller movie — and it’s a gripping ride packed with twists you won’t expect
- I just tried Ikea’s portable induction cooktop — 5 things I like (and 1 I don't)
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- June 8
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- The best movie of 2025 (so far) you missed in theaters just arrived on streaming — and it’s a hilariously heartfelt watch
- I thought putting together a triple monitor setup would be hard — but I did it with three budget monitors and a mini PC
- Sick of cable? This is what I use to cut the cord
- AI on phones feels too much like homework — and Apple should use iOS 26's redesign to fix that
- I ditched my memory foam mattress for latex and I’ve never slept better — here’s why
- I tried playing Mario Kart World with a racing wheel on Switch 2 — and it's perfect for cruising in Free Roam mode
- I thought glasses-free 3D gaming was a gimmick, but this monitor may change my mind
- I just played Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 — and I can’t believe how good it is
- iOS 26 — here's what Apple really needs to fix on the iPhone
- Netflix just added a load of Alfred Hitchcock movies — here’s the 3 to watch first
- June 7
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- I just discovered this forgotten Netflix survival thriller movie — and I’m kicking myself for missing it the first time
- Nintendo Switch 2 hasn't fixed one of the biggest issues with the Switch — and my hands are not happy about it
- I tested the world's first mobile game controller with AR glasses support — and it completely transformed my 16-hour flight
- This $149 De'Longhi espresso machine is proof you don't need to drop $500 for great espresso — here's why
- I’ve played 8 Nintendo Switch 2 launch games — here’s the 3 I’d buy first (Mario Kart World isn't one of them)
- June 6
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- 'Predator: Killer of Killers' on Hulu brings back the thrill of the hunt — and it’s the most fun I’ve had in ages
- I’ve spent 24 hours with the Nintendo Switch 2 for review — here’s 5 things I love and 2 things I don’t
- Setting up my Switch 2 was proving tedious until I remembered Mouse Mode isn’t just for games
- Samsung and Apple are the wrong brands to make thin phones — here's why
- Is an RTX 4050 gaming laptop still good enough? I put this Acer Nitro V 14 to the test
- 'Ballerina' review: High-octane 'John Wick' spinoff is a killer action thriller worthy of the franchise name
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- June 3
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- I played Mario Kart World for 6 hours — here are 5 reasons to buy it with Switch 2 at launch
- Hulu just got one of the most gripping supernatural thriller movies of 2025 so far — I’m still thinking about the twist ending
- 1 year later, are the On Cloudmonster Hyper shoes still worth it? I laced them up to find out
- Netflix just got a Brad Pitt action-thriller movie you (probably) haven't seen — and it also stars Harrison Ford
- Samsung could be making a big mistake with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 — here's why I’m worried
- June 2
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- I used a bed topper as a mattress — here’s 5 things I want you to know before doing the same
- Prime Video just added this wild sci-fi action movie with Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig — and it’s still ridiculously fun
- I've completed 100 runs in Elden Ring Nightreign — here's what I've learned after 80 hours
- I test streaming devices for a living and I can’t wait to see a new Apple TV 4K — here’s why
- iOS 19's redesign had me worried — but now I think it will turn out fine
- June 1
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- WWDC 2025 is make or break for Apple Intelligence — here's why
- I've never liked cleaning — until this brand-new Samsung vacuum made it weirdly addictive
- My favorite Alfred Hitchcock movie is still a terrifying watch — stream 'The Birds' now on Netflix
- Tom Hardy's 'MobLand' just wrapped up with a stunning finale — and I can't wait for a season 2
- I’ve used the Logitech G522 for two weeks — this is why it's my new favorite gaming headset
- Netflix just got an intense crime thriller movie with Ben Affleck and Jeremy Renner — and it’s an adrenaline-fueled watch
