News Archive | August 2026

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August 25th
- Why I’m skipping Toy Story 5 on streaming to await the 4K Blu-ray
- HBO proves it's back at the top of its game with a third season of The Pitt in three years
- Sony just unveiled the new Xperia 10 VIII so quietly, it almost makes you ask why it's still making phones
- Return of the Mac (mini) – Apple hopes to take back the mini PC crown with the new M6 chip and more
- New Apple Mac Studio goes straight to M5 Max and M5 Ultra with significant performance gains
- Samsung could be planning another Galaxy Z Fold 8 already, and the return of an old, fashionable friend
- A new Xbox handheld just broke cover – OLED, Z2 Extreme, and pre-orders now open
- Marshall's Jimi Hendrix tribute is everything that's great about its brand
- Ninja’s new CrushBOSS blender replaces three of your kitchen appliances in one stylish gadget
- Tapo's new 4K video doorbell looks better than ever – and there's still no subscription fees
- 33 years later, Michael Douglas' cult classic finally arrives on 4K Blu-ray – I found it profoundly relevant today
- Samsung’s new microwave doubles as an air fryer and requires no pre-heating
- iPhone Ultra already revealed by one retailer, although this one will cost you over $18K
- Philips Hue has a cheaper HDMI Sync Box coming that's surprisingly close to the 8K model
- RODE’s clever new desktop arm is finally available, and it’s not just for microphones
August 24th
- Apple iMac is coming back! New, colourful M6 model could arrive soon
- You can watch Gamescom Opening Night Live right here – The Witcher, Gears of War: E-Day, and more
- Cobra launches two new robot mowers built to tackle unpredictable British gardens
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will surely split opinions if leaked design is genuine
- Google upgrades Gemini for Home with better Spotify, lighting and broadcast controls – but people still aren’t happy
- iPhone Ultra gets glowing reviews already – there's just one thing you should be aware of
- I'm not seeking out any of the GTA 6 leaks and neither should you – here's why
- Ninja just launched its first-ever water filter, and it claims to be faster than Brita
- Shelly's new Matter-compatible smart leak sensor can detect even tiny amounts of water
- Casio is coming for Garmin with a new G-SHOCK featuring a carbon fibre-reinforced case and Polar-powered fitness tracking
August 23rd
- Watch out, Purple – Form Sleep just upgraded its grid mattresses with serious cooling technology
August 21st
- Netflix's 97%-rated drama returns after three years, and it looks outrageously sumptuous
- Xbox's next console has been priced, and yes it will cost you a small fortune
- This Android Auto update doesn't add obvious features, but could make your life a whole lot easier
- Tewke collabs with Sonos and Heatmiser to bring music and heating controls to its smart light switch
- New Amazon Fire TV and Roku streaming devices are coming, and here's the proof
- Homey's latest smart home update makes your solar earnings easier to track
- This 6mm-thin utility knife flicks open like something far more expensive, but its cleverest feature is surprisingly ordinary
- Solo Stove just gave its Infinity Flame fire pit a stylish upgrade – but you won’t believe the price
- Genki Manta could be the all-in-one pro controller I've waited my whole life for – customisable, 8,000Hz polling, and a kickass screen
- The adidas Adios Pro Evo 3 has gone off-road, and trail runners are going to love it
- This LED scalp device tackles thinning hair and excess oil in 10 minutes a day
August 20th
- Prime Video's enormous spy thriller is surprisingly back, and Chris Pratt's grown a massive beard for it
- CMF Buds Neo are Nothing's cheapest ANC earbuds yet – just £15 and up to 52 hours of playback time
- EcoFlow's new home battery arrives just as plug-in solar becomes legal in the UK
- Sennheiser might have just fixed the biggest issue with wireless earbuds
- The Pegasus Plus 2 just brought Alphafly-style tech to everyday training as Nike reshuffles its running shoe hierarchy
- Czapek reimagines its Promenade watch and puts its movement front and centre – but you won’t get one
- We have a launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, and you'll be able to watch it live
- 13 years later, Xbox finally rewards dedicated fans with a forgotten upgrade
- On just converted its Cloudmonster 3 running shoe into something I've never seen from the brand before, and I'm fully on board with this new direction
- YETI just gave its iconic coolers and drinkware a ranch-style makeover inspired by the landscapes and traditions of the South American pampas
- IKEA's incredibly stylish portable lamp has arrived – and it looks far more expensive than it actually is
- PlayStation's Sonos-rivalling wireless speakers finally get a release date and pricing details
- Forget AI, new Sonos soundbar needs this HDMI upgrade to be a real winner
August 19th
- The Slow Horses Season 6 trailer just made me do an actual, out-loud gasp
- Sky customers get a new way to watch Sky Sports on Sky Glass, Stream and Sky Q – also coming to Now
- IKEA's next big collaboration could have you sitting on an Xbox controller
- The Android gravy train is over! Google starts to roll out new app sideloading restrictions – here's why that's a good thing
- Levi’s just revived one of its rarest 501 jeans from the 1940s using Japanese selvedge denim and it’s packed with details you don’t see anymore
- NORQAIN reimagines its Independence Skeleton watch in titanium – but it’s the movement I’m excited about
- Siri AI "confirmed" for Apple TV after references found in tvOS 27, but will it work on current boxes?
- Arc'teryx just did something very un-Arc'teryx to my favourite GORE-TEX hiking shoes
- New Samsung OLED tech could solve one of the last remaining issues with foldable displays
- ASICS's updated Sonicblast 2 sheds 14g and gets a redesigned forked plate to make speed sessions feel smoother underfoot
- Shark just debuted its own version of the Dyson Submarine – and upgrades it with an extendable wand
- Reolink teases new solar-powered security camera ahead of September launch
- Xbox Game Pass to lose arguably the greatest RPG of all time – make sure you play it for free while you still can
- Here's a turntable for those who really want to show off their vinyl collection, as created by former Apple designers
August 18th
- VisionQuest could be the big hit that Disney+ has been needing this year
- Iconic turntable returns as special edition for Technics SL-1200 anniversary
- One of Pro-Ject's most popular turntables just got a Bluetooth upgrade
- Sonos finally brings back a long-lamented iPhone feature, but you have to turn it on first
- iPhone Ultra might be hard to buy at launch – and not even called "iPhone Ultra", after all
- Apple's next-gen AirPods shown in leaked video, sporting cameras and Visual Intelligence
- Sonos could be working on the one soundbar I most want it to make, according to reports
- Govee's new strip light combines upgraded colour tech with a clever cut-to-fit design
- Nothing's new product revealed – CMF Buds Neo to launch this week
- EZVIZ's new affordable video doorbell matches the resolution of much more expensive rivals
- I love this Lego Star Fox Arwing so much, here's hoping Nintendo agrees
August 17th
- "A hint of what's next": Nothing's at it again, with another new product tease
- Behold the $40 million Ferrari – the most expensive electric car ever sold
- Samsung planning two wider Z Fold phones for 2027, says trusted leaker
- A mystery Pixel wearable has been spotted in a Google ad – it could even be a Fitbit killer
- Is the Apple HomePod Mini 2 finally on its way? Here’s everything we know so far
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 supports HDR10+ and 32:9 – Samsung owners to get free early access codes, too
- IKEA's clever new alarm clock does a lot more than wake you up – and it costs next to nothing
- You can turn any car into a Tesla with this handy tablet convertor – well, sort of
- Timex’s new digital watch looks like a Garmin without any of the smartwatch baggage
August 16th
- Sweeping romance, Kit Harington and a genuinely classic story – MGM+ might have another hit on its hands
- Why wait for the Clicks Communicator to scratch your BlackBerry itch? The QWERTY Minimal Phone 2 could be the answer
- This extendable rooftop tent even has its own skylight and lighting built in
August 15th
- Off Campus, but it's rowing? Crew Girl serves up steamy action on Netflix soon
- This tiny turntable is the coolest way to listen to records I've seen all year
- Is it a packaging knife? Is it a phone holder? It's both, and more
- The Scent Amplifier is to fragrances what the valve amp is to music
- IKEA's latest gadget is a 3-in-1 clock, thermometer and humidity monitor – and it's only £5
August 14th
- Ben Affleck self-directs in Netflix's taut thriller Animals, and it looks hair-raising
- Meet the Aston Martin Valen – the most powerful front-engined production car it has ever produced
- Nearly 40 years later, Casio just gave its most iconic digital watch a fitness-tracker makeover, and it only costs £55
- I missed the Game Boy Advance first time around – the Konkr Pocket Advance retro gaming handheld helps me correct that mistake
- It’s the end of the line for the iPhone X, but its legacy will live on for many years
- Birdfy just gave its smart bird feeder a serious design upgrade with better AI detection than before
- iPhone 18 might be delayed, but expert suggests there'll be two significant upgrades worth waiting for
- Xiaomi's new robot vacuums have arrived with some clever maintenance-saving features
- Blueair is back to save another heatwave with its new Pedestal Air Circulator Fan – but there’s a catch
- Puma and SAYSKY just gave two of Puma’s best running shoes a business-casual makeover
- Panasonic's new 4-in-1 microwave is slimmer than ever – but can cook a whole chicken 36% faster
- Peak Design just made the kind of bag I never expected from Peak Design and I love it
- iPhone Ultra reportedly comes with oddly placed front cameras and no Dynamic Island
- I waited months for Project Hail Mary on 4K Blu-ray – and it was so worth it
August 13th
- Gentle Monster looks like it could be one of Netflix's most affecting films ever, with Léa Seydoux on top form
- Tefal's first-ever stacked air fryer has a detachable front panel so it can fit in the dishwasher
- Could Apple homeOS finally be ready? Expert claims it's a cross between tvOS, watchOS and iOS
- Back-to-school isn't just for kids – this smart robot lawn mower could give you your weekends back
- Your Pixel Watch 4 just got a cool new feature that can detect if you stop breathing and call for help automatically
- Your PS5 just got one of the greatest co-op shooters for free with PS Plus – there's even a huge new content update
- This cult Danish cycling brand wants you to dress better when you’re nowhere near a bike and its new collection makes a strong case
- IKEA quietly brings back its £29 air purifier with a sleep mode and new colours
- A Louis Vuitton Porsche 911? Yes, please! In fact, I'll have two
- Xbox's Elite 3 pro controller will feature a built-in screen and other upgrades, according to leaked prototype
August 12th
- Apple TV's Aussie whodunnit looks like a feverish stress-bomb in first full trailer
- Google just cut AI Pro subscriptions by half in new Pixel 11 devices – and not in a good way
- Now we know what the inside of the Jaguar Type 01 will look like – and it's far less controversial
- Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold may be 10% lighter, but Samsung's Z Fold 8 has my heart
- Android users rejoice as Google reveals its AirTag rival, the Pixel Tag
- Fitbit Air's major Google upgrade adds blood oxygen reports from next month
- Here's every Pixel 11 in every colour, as Google reveals 2026 flagships
- What is HiLight in Pixel 11 Pro? Google Gemini feature explained
- Panasonic's new electric shaver automatically adds more power where your beard needs it
- Canada Goose digs into its lesser-known archive for a rugged four-pocket workwear coat with serious heritage appeal
- Siri's new voice is now available to try on your iPhone, here's how to get it early
- Watch the Made by Google event live right here: See the Pixel 11 launch, Trevor Noah and a whole lot more
- Apple unwittingly reveals six new iPhone models – not all will release at once, though
- Your garage and gates just got smarter with these new Apple Home-compatible sensors
- YETI's huge new hunting-inspired collection covers coolers, bags and tumblers, but it's the hats that steal the show
- SURI launches affordable version of its best-selling electric toothbrush – with hardly any compromises
- Patagonia’s popular 30L travel backpack has a clever new Scandinavian rival that has two compartments, wet/dry storage and a proper hiking-style harness
August 11th
- Samsung's Dolby Atmos rival expands – here's what Eclipsa Audio can bring to your TV
- Samsung's next "affordable" phone upgrade might not be as affordable as hoped – or much of an upgrade
- SwitchBot just launched an AI smart home assistant that understands exactly what you want
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a "smash hit", which is great news for Apple and the iPhone Ultra
- This Terra Kaffe coffee machine will turn you into an espresso expert – but it’ll cost you
- Manscaped's iconic Lawn Mower lineup welcomes its most affordable body groomer yet
- This tiny retro games handheld hides big features for audiophiles, and at a very attractive price
- Ecovacs debuts its smartest robot window cleaner yet – but the price will shock you
August 10th
- Apple just dropped a trailer for a season of TV that's already started – but it does look good
- You can now play PS5 games on Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Lenovo Legion Go S, here's how
- Pro Breeze takes on Ninja with its first-ever ice cream maker, and there’s no pre-freezing required
- It looks like the Pixel Watch 5 is a Fitbit in more ways that one – leaked collab model owes much to Fitbit Air
- Ninja’s new oven air fryer hybrid can replace almost all your kitchen appliances
- This Icelandic outdoor brand, which has been building gear for fishermen and mountaineers for 100 years, just proved that the best winter jackets don’t have to look technical
- Apple could reintroduce an Apple Watch design we've not seen in years – and as soon as this year
- Cult-favourite Japanese outdoor brand and wander’s new AW26 collection makes rain gaiters, satin trousers and technical fleece look ridiculously cool
- TAG Heuer’s new Formula 1 Solargraph pays tribute to the final Dutch Grand Prix
- Timex brought back its first digital watch and its glorious 1975 design with a wonderfully strange navy acrylic surround frame has barely aged
- Apple Watch could look very different in the future, we might even get an Apple Fitbit rival
- Worried about losing your batteries? Now they can track themselves
- Patagonia's seriously cool Nano-Air bomber jacket weighs less than a can of Coke
August 9th
- The stunning Syitren transparent player puts the "see" into CDs
- Motorola's smartwatch concept isn't actually a smartwatch, it's an "unfoldable" phone you can wear
- “At some point, you simply have to trust and follow the car”: How can Formula E drivers finish a race with only 0.1% battery left? Here’s the answer
August 8th
- Self-healing clothes are a reality and they're built using fungus
- This disc-shaped multitool is the size of a coin and five times as handy
- This smart toaster displays your family photos while toasting your favourite bread – yes, really
- Dyson just gave the Airwrap 4 new attachments to make styling easier than ever
- Garmin’s flagship outdoor watch is getting a free update to fix pace dropouts, random reboots and frustrating music controls
- This clever travel backpack can expand by 30% and slides straight onto your suitcase
August 7th
- Nic Cage's new Madden trailer is one of the odder ones I've seen recently
- GamerCard is finally here! The superslim handheld brings a touch of the modern to retro gaming – there's nothing quite like it
- Sir Jony Ive's first OpenAI product to be an... Amazon Echo Dot?
- Free software update turns Insta360’s tiny action camera into a full-fledged AI assistant that can do things most smart glasses can’t
- Your Apple AirPods could replace a fitness watch at the gym, after iOS 27 arrives
- Watch out, Eufy – Narwal’s new robot vacuum features a ‘world’s first’ flattened roller mop
- The Victrola Wave Bluetooth turntable finally comes to the UK, along with space-saving Soundstage speaker to start your vinyl journey
- Nothing will launch "twice the number" of phones next year, with Nothing Phone (4) to be joined by at least five others
- Patagonia’s new backpack can survive half an hour underwater without soaking your gear
- Goldwin’s Fall 2026 collection is a masterclass in technical layering, with GORE-TEX and Polartec built for the city
August 6th
- Hyperkin's SupaBoy SNES handheld makes a mockery of Sony's physical media plans – keeps it real in every way possible
- Nike just revealed its mysterious new ZoomX trail racer, but it’s keeping the best details secret
- Could these be the ultimate affordable desktop speakers of your dreams?
- Here's the Pixel Watch 5 from every angle, with official Google marketing images leaking early
- Samsung’s Z Fold 8 has changed the foldables game, as pre-orders prove
- Dolby Vision 2 has arrived! List of TVs getting the new HDR standard today
- Bose's award-winning QuietComfort Headphones return in 2nd Gen update
- GTA VI gameplay will debut exclusively on Netflix, then hit YouTube six hours later
- Samsung’s Ballie robot might not be dead after all, if this app UI leak is anything to go by
- Is your Apple device getting Siri AI soon? Here are the products that will support Apple's new assistant first
- Netflix finally fixes something that's been bugging me for years – I can now use my Netflix Premium account (almost) everywhere I want
- Japanese outdoor giant Snow Peak has updated one of the most important tents in its history
- HOKA’s maximalist trail shoes have a new low-profile rival from KEEN with a 4mm drop and 925-mile outsole
- Ultralight technical outdoor gear is becoming luxury fashion and Helinox is leading the way
August 5th
- Xiaomi launches 2-in-1 device that purifies and humidifies your home simultaneously
- Steam Machine no longer makes sense with the GMKtec NEO-X1 around – Ryzen 9 and up to RTX 5070 graphics for just a bit more
- Ozlo upgrades its sleep earbuds with redesigned audio and 14-hour battery – but the price will still shock you
- Massive Xbox leak reveals Project Helix plans that could win the next-gen console war
- Seiko x Honda’s new Motocompo-inspired watch is more impressive when you flip it over
- Forget gorpcore – This iconic Icelandic brand's new collection goes full fisherman core, and it might just be autumn's coolest outdoor trend
- Apple CarPlay becomes Apple BoatPlay too – taking to the waterways with navigation and apps
- Philips Hue accidentally leaks new Hue Play Lightstrip Pro on its own website
- It's the end of an era for one of Android's crowning technologies, but all things must change
- Hatch’s new sleep clock is a sleep tracker and wake up light in one
- Patagonia's newest insulated jacket, which borrows technology from its toughest workwear coat, takes aim at one of the biggest flaws with modern puffers
- HOKA's Hopara sandals are great, but this KEEN collab with a cult Japanese outdoor brand looks even better
- HDR10+ Advanced arrives on Samsung TVs in days – here's what the Dolby Vision 2 rival adds
August 4th
- All Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members get to try Gears of War: E-Day early and for free
- Your iPhone is finally getting a camera roll feature that actually works
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could take a massive step backwards with an unwelcome downgrade
- Nothing's mystery new product isn't a mystery anymore, new open-ear earbuds from the CMF brand
- EA Sports FC 27 only needed one essential new feature to get my cash, but I'm actually getting five
- Nike just made an Alphafly for hybrid racing and it looks seriously fast
- Never clean your washing machine? Hoover's new range has solved that problem
- The world might be ending, but Vollebak has made a bright yellow chemical-suit trench coat for exactly that occasion, so it's okay
- Ultimate Gadget Wishlist in the latest issue of T3!
- The North Face ditches carbon plates and massive stack height to bring high-altitude trail running back to basics
- New Google Pixel 11 leaks include one from Google itself, see the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and more
- Casio does it again with a new G-Shock Gravitymaster that can correct itself and detect shocks and magnetic fields
- Gargantuan Googlebook leak shows one of the first laptops... and something else
August 3rd
- Valve's Steam Frame price leaks and I don't think Meta has much to worry about
- What is Apple Upgrade and is it coming to the UK? Apple's new subscription service explained
- Google finally accepts that Apple AirTag exists, here's its own "Pixel Tag" ahead of launch
- HOKA’s chunkiest running shoe just got a stealthy new look courtesy of legendary Japanese retailer BEAMS
- Hoka’s lightest Tecton yet comes armed with a new foam and carbon plate system designed to turn tough trails into fast ones
- Lego PlayStation is the next big retro gaming set to leak, and the "free gift" might be the best thing about it
- Casio’s cult Ring Watch could be getting a huge smart upgrade, but only one country can buy it
- Is console gaming dead? Xbox's savage price hike is latest scandal to rock this generation
- This Chinese brand just combined a pocket gimbal camera and an autonomous drone into one ingenious device
- Did Nike just unveil the most comfy sliders ever made? Massage and heating included
- Laifen launches new compact electric shaver that promises power without the usual vibration
August 2nd
- Crisp, crease-free clothes easily, anytime you need? Take my money
- Heatwave getting to you? Get yourself a human fridge, for real
- Nespresso is giving customers 50 free coffee pods and a travel mug – here's how to claim yours
August 1st
- Netflix's new thriller series looks like Jaws for the conspiracy age – and it's sure to creep you out
- Now you can 3D print your way to a Spongebob style overhaul for your tech
- This minimal phone could be the calming device you've been looking for
- I put my travel tech to the ultimate test across 4 countries in 5 weeks – these are the winners