<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Hands-on ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/hands-on Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ iOS 27 beta has new and improved dictation software — I tested it by writing this whole article with my voice ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/ios-27-beta-has-new-and-improved-dictation-software-i-tested-it-by-writing-this-whole-article-with-my-voice d6cRBvrtXFwBzJfuU7crXZ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Bon Charge Red Light Therapy Blanket used by Premier League players — here are 3 reasons I'm already hooked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-tried-the-bon-charge-red-light-therapy-blanket-used-by-premier-league-players-here-are-3-reasons-im-already-hooked S6XonM8ZGSh5XvwNQaUjLg Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the new GHIN app's massive upgrade that will settle every golf course argument ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-tried-the-new-ghin-apps-massive-upgrade-that-will-settle-every-golf-course-argument gjsatzZLKNXJ9NReavhMza Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested iOS 27 — and these 12 hidden features are more useful than Siri AI ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/ios-27-hidden-features JejgrgsdCu3eWzDZMx9wDn Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These stylish ear-friendly kid headphones promise to protect your child's hearing — and I legit agree ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/these-stylish-ear-friendly-kid-headphones-promise-to-protect-your-childs-hearing-and-i-legit-agree Pkw2NuZVtNmZi8E7BWVFjX Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Muse S Athena headband helps me fall asleep fast even when I'm wired — here's why it's the best sleep aid I've tried so far in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/the-muse-s-athena-headband-helps-me-fall-asleep-fast-even-when-im-wired-heres-why-its-the-best-sleep-aid-ive-tried-so-far-in-2026 x9FrzwLudq8wfoyqUEqT3c Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:28:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just sat on my dream gaming chair, and now I’m fighting the urge to take a nap to tell you about the Cougar Arker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/i-just-sat-on-my-dream-gaming-chair-and-now-im-fighting-the-urge-to-take-a-nap-to-tell-you-about-the-cougar-arker BEV8bx5HPM4XkaZzf3nkim Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:10:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget a regular TV — I just tested a 160Hz monitor that has Google TV built right in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/forget-a-regular-screen-this-160hz-monitor-has-google-tv-built-right-in WztyCBszgTCXLHyLACafx4 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:57:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just found the Sony Xperia Play tribute I've been dreaming of — this retro gaming handheld takes me back to 2012 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/this-retro-gaming-handheld-is-the-modern-xperia-play-tribute-ive-been-waiting-for-i-went-hands-on-at-computex-2026 qVrwNaDBXPytwNpRYGSPmK Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:37:30 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:37:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra — Nvidia RTX Spark brings life to one of the best laptops I’ve ever tried ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-rtx-spark-hands-on-review 7ZgAshoDUGewRYqNbiuhRN Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:02:48 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:52:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played an hour of Rayman Legends Retold — and I need to play more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/rayman-legends-retold-hands-on-preview LC5nCoUnpEUJgdR5Mc2CZM Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:01:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Nvidia RTX Spark laptops for video editing, gaming and AI — and the MacBook Pro is in trouble ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/nvidia-rtx-spark-hands-on-review 3fBg3BSkSuwmtSMx6PLRq4 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:22:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought Asus' massive 32-inch OLED would be my favorite Computex 2026 monitor — but I found one that was even better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-thought-asus-massive-32-inch-oled-would-be-my-favorite-computex-2026-monitor-i-was-wrong rgUoqBZotnbTZiHdSyv73A Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:27:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Acer Predator Atlas 8, and played a game Intel told me not to — the numbers are staggering ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/acer-predator-atlas-8-hands-on-review bKwkW9BCYw2uvRkeREt4d Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:16:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried Asus’ upgraded Xbox Ally X20 for ROG’s 20th anniversary — and it isn’t just another special edition handheld ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-hands-on-review MJK3DRyiPsVJBYqSbRUK36 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just held the most beautiful laptop, but I’m not sure Vincent van Gogh would be happy with his name connected to AI ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/msi-prestige-14-flip-ai-vincent-van-gogh-edition-hands-on-review ELfSyruvpNB525Qdn5vSB7 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried the new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED — and my favorite gaming monitor is better than ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-hands-on BLikPLLU4eeHJzgyQ5ejSF Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — it leaves ROG Xbox Ally in the dust with breakthrough Intel Arc G3 power ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ex-ai-plus-hands-on-review Rs3hjU8yr6RDHUj6hEc9Q9 Sun, 31 May 2026 05:25:11 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:53:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw Sony's Bravia 9 II up close and it completely shattered my expectations — here’s why it’s the king of RGB TVs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/i-saw-sonys-bravia-9-ii-up-close-and-it-completely-shattered-my-expectations-heres-why-its-the-king-of-rgb-tvs gRvdqnrmPbEx6wEfKXEysF Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I built a touchscreen MacBook Pro using this snap-on accessory, and I'm baffled why Apple hasn't made its own for years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/im-bored-of-waiting-for-a-touchscreen-macbook-so-i-made-one-myself-with-this-snap-on-magic-screen pFfWELprxeJK2KmxqwnPEf Tue, 26 May 2026 09:03:05 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:57:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just saw LG’s 'world's first' 1,000Hz gaming monitor in person — and my eyes couldn’t keep up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-just-saw-lgs-worlds-first-1-000hz-gaming-monitor-in-person-and-my-eyes-couldnt-keep-up WHstD6mUFtoJKhexLCKLaZ Sat, 23 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/asus-rog-xreal-r1-smart-glasses-hands-on z7hAiTxCheJCvcE5ftk6W9 Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Sat, 23 May 2026 20:33:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played 3 hours of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — and it’s better than I expected ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced-hands-on-preview Xh8ner3AJd6eyKJAf7YsSB Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the next-generation of Android Auto, and it’s a huge leap forward that embarrasses Apple CarPlay ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/i-just-tested-the-next-generation-of-android-auto-and-its-a-huge-leap-forward-that-embarrasses-apple-carplay 8DFGykdGXwy9eDv66Y3sND Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I checked out the world’s first 6K gaming monitor — and it's a sight to behold ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-checked-out-the-worlds-first-6k-gaming-monitor-and-its-a-sight-to-behold pjCafWXTFm8k8fTxTjsEra Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Google’s “Intelligent Eyewear,” and found the smart glasses that will defeat Ray-Ban Meta ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-tested-googles-intelligent-eyewear-and-found-the-smart-glasses-that-will-defeat-ray-ban-meta z45SFX2TcR3xcZ7RCeH4LQ Wed, 20 May 2026 08:20:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Xreal’s Android XR glasses, and they are an early glimpse of my dream future smart glasses ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/xreal-android-xr-project-aura-smart-glasses-hands-on-review tohAM4oqqec5a59ShKq65c Wed, 20 May 2026 00:02:46 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 20:47:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the new Alienware 15 — and it’s almost right ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/alienware-15-2026-hands-on-preview j5re7yWPu9fqVA57NHRgfR Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this $100 wireless AI mic that fits in your pocket — and it's a game changer for blocking out background noise ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-tested-this-usd100-wireless-ai-mic-that-fits-in-your-pocket-and-its-a-game-changer-for-blocking-out-background-noise MNjVk6qAnjdKoHi8YeEn7X Sun, 10 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m an iPhone stan, but the Honor 600 is making me seriously consider switching — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/honor-600-hands-on-review c2hFyZntiPtVZVYjDTzqdM Fri, 08 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Revosim and Aston Martin just unleashed my dream F1 sim racing upgrade, so I took it rallying instead like a madman ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/revosim-and-aston-martin-just-unleashed-my-dream-f1-sim-racing-upgrade-so-i-took-it-rallying-instead-like-a-madman hS98Pcvibn6agfsxNja4PN Thu, 07 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'In just one week, I was sleeping better than I have in years' — here's what happened when I tested one of the most hyped pillows for side sleepers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/i-tried-one-of-the-most-hyped-pillows-for-side-sleepers-in-just-one-week-i-was-sleeping-better-than-i-have-in-years NGfrjDfVkbTmmHHKrnvF2J Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this portable solar generator and it managed to bring power to places my home solar system couldn't reach ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/this-portable-solar-generator-managed-to-restore-power-to-the-places-my-home-solar-system-couldnt-reach riVeucp8c9xmYjTnPsGCeG Sat, 02 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played 3 hours of 007 First Light — this could be the best Bond game since GoldenEye ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/007-first-light-hands-on-review wdgSo7cLAgyEBP2NMRktPj Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 10:25:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used NordVPN's most under-appreciated feature to see why it nearly got axed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/i-used-nordvpns-most-under-appreciated-feature-to-see-why-it-nearly-got-axed rwWGsjH62GrVZD774kNNyR Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:58:10 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:58:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can finally turn my MacBook Pro into a gaming laptop (sort of) — GameHub just fixed my Mac’s biggest weakness in minutes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/i-can-finally-turn-my-macbook-pro-into-a-gaming-laptop-sort-of-gamehub-just-fixed-my-macs-biggest-weakness-in-minutes w48iKU7RFLSZx9GdmVqgS Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I put Surfshark's new Dausos protocol through its paces – after a false start, it's now a serious new option ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/i-put-surfsharks-new-dausos-protocol-through-its-paces-after-a-false-start-its-now-a-serious-new-option bwSEDR8eAxAVWoHtRzG6VY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:46:36 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:44:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went hands on with the new Framework Laptop Pro 13 — an upgradable laptop that finally feels top of the line ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/i-went-hands-on-with-the-new-framework-laptop-pro-13-an-upgradable-laptop-that-finally-feels-top-of-the-line Ak5UtXrXvvMXm8cB88W8zH Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:42:01 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:12:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was saved from train delays by the Viture Beast — these AR glasses made a 4-hour trip fly by ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-was-saved-from-train-delays-by-the-viture-beast-these-ar-glasses-made-a-4-hour-trip-fly-by bNKs7ekd9NU98NnxGcwYDA Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using these waterproof gloves for a month in my garden — here's how they've held up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/home/gardening/ive-been-using-these-waterproof-gloves-for-a-month-in-my-garden-heres-how-theyve-held-up 86Bc48L2ij9by2ku3hKhrS Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the HP EliteBoard G1a — and it’s like a modern Commodore 64 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/i-just-tested-this-keyboard-thats-also-a-windows-computer-and-its-like-a-modern-commodore-64 GRFhpMEEeeKdJeXWkec2qj Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 15:23:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I stress-tested Pragmata’s path tracing — it looks like a dream and Nvidia’s DLSS 4 makes it play like one (provided you use it right) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-stress-tested-pragmatas-path-tracing-it-looks-like-a-dream-and-nvidias-dlss-4-makes-it-play-like-one-provided-you-use-it-right qJrXFqfEsTfDMcJSGjTYAZ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:43 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:08:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Toy Story in your pocket — I tested AI Image to Video 2.0 on the Honor 600 series, and it made me question what a photo is ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/toy-story-in-your-pocket-i-tested-ai-image-to-video-2-0-on-the-honor-600-series-and-it-made-me-question-what-a-photo-is 2ZrFQ7W7c6YnUa7NskLymn Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:56:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ This keyboard has a touchpad built into the keys, and I didn’t expect to love it this much ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/keyboards/this-keyboard-has-a-touchpad-built-into-the-keys-and-i-didnt-expect-to-love-it-this-much uaaYQ3NTgyLxAHVrqDXsyU Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:08:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I brought bed bugs home with me from holiday — here's everything I'm doing to get rid of them’ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/i-brought-bed-bugs-home-with-me-from-holiday-heres-everything-im-doing-to-get-rid-of-them v2W97i4VeB4wHp6MYNvvV7 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:39:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Of all the parts of my $9,500 golf simulator, this $280 hitting mat was the key to improving my game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/of-all-the-parts-of-my-usd9-500-golf-simulator-this-usd280-hitting-mat-was-the-key-to-improving-my-game vryZag2incQMNJfgAZavNL Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this handheld 'breathing coach' to stop stress ruining my sleep, and it ended up solving my morning fatigue — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/moonbird-handheld-device-for-reducing-stress-anxiety-and-insomnia cABAw53Kupc97Rzj2o4VDd Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I climbed Seattle's 'Twin Peaks' to test the world’s most compact full-size binoculars — and I was amazed by what I saw ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-climbed-seattles-twin-peaks-to-test-the-worlds-most-compact-full-size-binoculars-and-i-was-amazed-by-what-i-saw tF8NLAnZHPY5veGRttrB5h Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm using a $25 encasement to stop bed bugs and dust mites from infesting my mattress — but there's one thing I wish I could change ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/im-using-a-usd25-encasement-to-stop-bed-bugs-and-dust-mites-from-infesting-my-mattress-but-theres-one-thing-i-wish-i-could-change UNHaDHAyCQi8bBe2jCjVwY Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ExpressVPN Identity Defender is so easy to use – but it's not designed for desktop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/expressvpn-identity-defender-is-so-easy-to-use-but-dont-bother-using-it-on-desktop MTeiGgJDjJBq5ghVQTSck9 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:08:24 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:35:43 +0000