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The fiercest competitor for the iPad Pro is home-made - Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 tablet review Value for money à la Apple. | With the Apple M4, there is brute performance in the iPad Air 2026. In what is now the eighth generation, Apple's mid-range tablet is even slightly cheaper in Europe, but otherwise brings only marginal innovations. We take a look at whether the iPad Air is still worth it in our detailed test.

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Homture Magic Frame hands-on review: Fun animated photos thanks to AI Easy to love. | The Homture Magic Frame replaces printed photos with a slideshow of images on a digital picture frame, with the ability to animate, colorize, and restore photos with AI. Family and friends can conveniently upload photos from afar.

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Remarkably bright with strong battery life, but short on power: Motorola Moto G67 smartphone review It could have been a very attractive package. | You would not normally expect an AMOLED display as bright as the one on the Motorola Moto G67, with good resolution and strong colour reproduction, for under €200. Our review shows, however, that buyers will have to accept clear compromises in terms of performance and update support.

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Thermal Master P4 Review: Even more powerful, still pocketable Their most powerful phone thermal yet. | A dual-camera powerhouse that trades manual focus for workflow efficiency. Thermal Master even has a new official app to go with it.

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Elgato Stream Deck+ with XLR Dock MK.2 review: Why this setup improves any PC PC control at the press of a button. | With the new XLR Dock MK.2, Elgato is expanding its audio ecosystem with creators in mind—but the system goes far beyond that. Combined with Wave Link 3.0, this setup turns into a versatile control hub for audio, apps, and workflows. What we discovered in testing isn’t just compelling for creators.

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Compact and efficient: Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition mini PC with AMD Ryzen power review Everyday hero in miniature. | The Geekom A5 Pro combines the Ryzen 5 7530U, the Radeon Vega 7, DDR4 RAM and an SSD - compact, suitable for everyday use and attractively priced. But how does the system compare to the competition and how efficiently does the mini PC work in everyday use? In our test, we took a close look at the performance based on numerous measurements.

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a 14 Laptop Review: Slim at any price Full of surprises. | The slim edition of Lenovo's popular Yoga series comes with an elegant and particularly thin chassis. We look at which aspects work, which ones suffer, and how the fresh Ryzen AI 7 445 processor performs in our review.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15 review: Ryzen AI 5 430 performance debut Affordable AMD Zen 5 convertible. | As one of the very few 15.3-inch convertible laptops, the new IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 15 targets entry-level users while still providing the latest AMD Zen 5 CPUs and even 165 Hz OLED for not that much extra.

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Samsung could have saved itself this smartphone - Samsung Galaxy S26+ review Unintentionally good. | The fact that a Galaxy S26 Plus was not actually planned for the 2026 lineup is evident in many aspects of the Samsung phone. Is the affordable flagship phone still a good choice in the upper class, thanks to the new Exynos 2600? We answer this question in our test report.

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JBL Quantum 950 review: Versatile headset impresses in the test with build quality and features The JBL Quantum 950 Wireless is a premium, but also expensive, gaming headset that impresses with powerful sound, solid build quality, and a practical base station with a replaceable battery. In this review, we show how well the surround sound with head tracking works and how the headset performs in everyday use.

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Apple iPad Air 11 2026 review – A slim tablet with Apple M4 power Even more power. | While the Apple iPad Air 11 (2026) has been given a performance upgrade thanks to its M4 chip and boasts smaller updates like Wi-Fi 7, its other features, such as its display, cameras and design, remain largely unchanged. In our test, we’ll show just how powerful the new model really is during everyday use and whether it’s worth making the switch, given its price and features.

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Dell XPS 16 Core Ultra X7 358H review: Out with Nvidia, in with Intel Arc B390 Maximizing efficiency over raw power. | For $400 more than the base model, the Core Ultra X7 XPS 16 configuration offers more RAM, more storage, and significantly more performance without needing to up fan noise, power consumption, or temperatures.

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Lighter than the competition: Bluetti Elite 400 XXL powerstation review Energy source in a suitcase format. | Almost 4 kWh capacity and lighter than many competitors - the new Bluetti Elite 400 Powerstation reveals practical aspects in the test, but also a few weaknesses.

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Lighter than the competition: XXL Powerstation Bluetti Elite 400 review Energy source in a suitcase format. | Almost 4 kWh capacity and lighter than many competitors - the new Bluetti Elite 400 Powerstation reveals practical aspects in the test, but also a few weaknesses.

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Marshall Bromley 450 party speaker review – the most versatile and best party speaker of 2026? It might get loud. | A portable party speaker with Auracast, powerful 360-degree sound, IP55 protection, two combo instrument/microphone inputs, rock-inspired Marshall design, and a swappable battery—that’s the Bromley 450. And instead of $1,299.99 for the larger Bromley, this one comes in at just $799.99.

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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: Zen 5's minor X3D refresh reigns as best gaming CPU while keeping Core Ultra 200S Plus at bay Zen-ith of gaming. | The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a better-binned Ryzen 7 9800X3D — marginally faster, $20 pricier, and still the best gaming CPU on the market. However, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D faces stiff challenge from Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus chips that hit back hard with vastly superior multi-core performance and good-enough 4K gaming for a lot less dough.

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Cuktech 10 Ultra hands-on review: Colorful 4-port USB charger Colorful display. | The Cuktech 10 Ultra offers fast charging of electronics, delivering up to 110 watts of combined output to one USB-A and three USB-C ports. The charger displays detailed power information on a color screen to help users monitor the charging progress.

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Google Pixel 10 Smartphone Review: Still an excellent compact Android offering six months later with some let downs Pixel perfected by discounts. | The Google Pixel 10 has repositioned itself as one of the more compelling compact Android options of 2026, particularly at currently discounted street prices. Upgrades to the Tensor G5 SoC, PixelSnap, a handy 5x telephoto lens, a decent array of AI features, and Google's long update commitment make a strong case for the base Pixel against newer smartphones. But there are few downsides to be aware of.

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Sound on all channels – Teufel Boomster 4 review All-purpose noise-maker. | The Teufel Boomster 4 is a versatile Bluetooth speaker with a radio function that stands out for its powerful sound, solid build quality, and long battery life. In our test, it proved to be a practical companion for everyday use both indoors and outdoors, though it lacks some modern convenience features.

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TerraMaster D1 SSD Review: Rugged NVMe enclosure with IP67 protection and stable performance With the TerraMaster D1 SSD, TerraMaster brings to market a rugged NVMe enclosure aimed specifically at demanding users. In addition to a durable design with IP67 protection, the model promises reliable, silent cooling and stable transfer rates. In this review, we examine how the enclosure performs in everyday use with a high-end SSD, what level of performance is actually available, and whether the build quality and cooling concept are convincing.

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Asus Zenbook A16 Laptop Review - X2 Elite Extreme & 48 GB RAM for $1599 AMD & Intel have a problem. | The new Asus Zenbook is a 16-inch multimedia laptop with an insanely low weight of just 1.2 kg. It is also the first laptop with Qualcomm's brand-new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor with 18 CPU cores and a brand-new Adreno X2-90 GPU. You also get a 120 Hz OLED and 48 GB RAM for $1599.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme Analysis, Benchmarks & Efficiency - Serious rival for Apple and a problem for AMD & Intel Massive Improvements. | Qualcomm's second generation of ARM processors for Windows has arrived and we compare the new Snapdragon X2 Elite & Elite Extreme with the competition from AMD, Apple as well as Intel.

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Asus Zenbook A14 Laptop Review - Snapdragon X2 Elite against the MacBook Air M5 Massive performance at under 1 kg. | The new Asus Zenbook A14 is one of the first devices with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite ARM processors. The A14 is once again equipped with an OLED screen and ceraluminum chassis and still weighs less than 1 kg, and the CPU performance easily beats Intel and AMD.

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Gaming without compromise? Gigabyte Gaming A18 Pro with large display reviewed In its full glory. | Despite its relatively slim design, the Gigabyte Gaming A18 Pro is among the largest gaming laptops on the market. We tested a configuration equipped with a Core 7 240H and a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti to see how it stacks up against the competition. Can Gigabyte’s contender hold its own?

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GMK NucBox K16 mini PC review: Older AMD Zen 3 CPU is good enough for most Respectable raw performance. | GMKtec packs a budget Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU into its premium EVO‑X1-style chassis with an Oculink port aimed at pros.

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A unique feature no smartphone needs: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra review Full of hot air. | Vivo's new flagship killer is designed with gaming and strong performance in mind. To achieve this, it combines a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 24 GB of RAM and even integrates a fan into the smartphone's chassis. Unfortunately, this comes at the cost of one great feature, although the affordable price remains unchanged.

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Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Review: A configurable mid-range smartphone with broad appeal What will it be? | From discreet to eye-catching, super-slim to robust, and durable to ultra-bright, the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion aims to combine many qualities. In this review, we find out whether the high-quality mid-range phone is a bit of a catch-all or whether it actually offers added value.

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Not just for runners – Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 review Marathon enthusiast. | The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is designed for runners and aims to impress with its lightweight titanium case, precise multi-band GNSS, long battery life, and extensive training features. Our review will quickly reveal whether this smartwatch is just a stylish upgrade or truly ranks among the most exciting running watches in its class.

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HyperX Pulsefire Fuse Wireless Mouse Review: A surprisingly complete package for casual gaming and productivity Wireless without fusing the budget. | The HyperX Pulsefire Fuse Wireless aims to offer a good input experience at prices well under $40 with dual-mode wireless, Kailh switches, PAW3311 sensor, and a 1,000 Hz polling rate. We take a closer look at how well the mouse performs and some compromises you should be aware of.

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AMD Ryzen AI meets classic ThinkPad: Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 AMD laptop review Last gen with current gen performance. | It may be a 2025 model, but the AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPU in the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 AMD delivers the same performance as a more modern Ryzen AI 400 chip. With rising prices, it may be worth to buy the older Lenovo laptop, despite its successor already being announced.

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