Nitro Deck+ review: a slick upgrade, but not a transformative one

Two-minute review Peripherals manufacturer CRKD is back with the Nitro Deck+, an upgraded version of its fantastic Nitro Deck handheld Switch dock/controller. While said upgrades here essentially boil down to a handful of quality-of-life improvements, these changes make the Nitro Deck+ unequivocally the best product the manufacturer has put out so...

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Astell & Kern HC4 review: a petite but powerful DAC that sometimes oversteps the mark

Astell & Kern HC4: Two-minute review Astell & Kern is no stranger to digital audio in all shapes and sizes, and the A&K HC4 is its latest attempt to coax worthwhile sound quality from your smartphone or laptop – and for good measure, it’s got strong gaming credentials too. It’s a thoroughly specified little device, from its high-end AKM...

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KitchenAid 7 cup / 1.7L Food Processor review: convenient but costly

KitchenAid 7-cup Food Processor: two-minute review Product info This model has slightly different names and product codes in different territories: US: KitchenAid 7 Cup Food Processor KFP0718 UK: KitchenAid Food Processor 1.7L 5KFP0719 AU: KitchenAid 7 Cup Food Processor KFP0719 The products with 719 in their codes have extra accessories, specifically...

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JBL Live Beam 3 review: a strong case for stellar earbuds that easily outlast the rest

JBL Live Beam 3: Two-minute review There are lots of great options on our guide to the best noise-cancelling earbuds, but there's one feature that none of those excellent buds offer: a screen on the case. And the screen on the JBL Live Beam 3 is so much more fun than the display of its predecessor, because now you can select a lock-screen wallpaper...

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Edifier QR65 review: great-looking powered stereo speakers – but perhaps not for your desktop

Edifier QR65: Two-minute review It's easy to assume that your desktop computer just needs cheap and cheery monitor speakers so you can hear your email chimes or the sound of the YouTube videos you watch when you're pretending to work, but the Edifier QR65 make a good case as to why you should stretch upwards into the realm of the best stereo speakers. The...

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