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Hello, and welcome to our annual Gift Guide issue! As usual we bring you some class festive picks for anyone and everyone you might need to buy a gift for, with the possible exception of Aunty Joan – there’s no lavender soap here, sorry. Of course, if you’re looking for the ultimate present for someone who loves gadgets, you could always give them a Stuff subscription – check out the special Christmas offer at shop.kelsey.co.uk/XMAS25STU. Our group test this issue follows up the budget and mid-range TV roundups we did earlier in the year: this time it’s premium sets, with the finest offerings from the biggest brands. There are some absolutely beautiful tellies in this roundup, so don’t miss it. The reviews section is also absolutely stacked, and space was…

from £58,755 / bmw.co.uk Well this looks classy… Do you mean ‘klassy’? The new iX3 is the first all-electric model in BMW’s next generation of Neue Klasse cars. The headline fact about this beauty is its range of 500 miles, which is much more than anything else out there right now. On top of that, there’s super-fast 400kW charging potential along with a whole host of all-new tech that makes it a standout arrival in the packed SUV marketplace. Are we finished with range anxiety, then? You’ll certainly feel more relaxed with all those miles on tap – and the 400kW charging means it should also be able to have over 200 miles added from a 10min pitstop. It uses next-gen electric motors and 800v battery tech. What else is…

from £1199 / go.stuff.tv/17ProMax ■ This year’s Pro iPhones have been given a glow-up – literally. In addition to silver and deep blue there’s also this stunning ‘cosmic orange’, which has been made possible because the frame is aluminium rather than titanium. ■ I can’t help but feel the change to aluminium has made it less durable: I managed to ding my review unit in a similar fashion to how I once damaged the frame around the screen of an iPhone 12. That just didn’t happen to my titanium 15 Pro and 16 Pro. ■ For the first time, Apple has been talking up a ‘vapour chamber’ heatsink to draw heat away from the A19 Pro chip and sustain performance for longer periods when gaming or filming in high-end video…

JBL ENDURANCE ZONE Wary of sneaky buses? JBL’s open-ear sport headphones deliver clear audio while letting you stayawareofyour surroundings. An IP68 rating shrugs off sweat, while four mics ensure clarity when you’re begging a friend to come and give you a lift home. £120 / go.stuff.tv/EndZone FJALLRAVEN ABISKO BOTTLE POCKET What’s this? A tiny little pack dedicated to your water bottle? How kawaii. Freeing space in your main backpack by snuggling away containers up to 750ml, the Bottle Pocket also has a strap and webbing loop for attachability. £35 / go.stuff.tv/Abisko MILLET X CANYON HYDRATION VEST Not got a support crew to pass you water bottles halfway up Ventoux? This lightweight cycling hydration system has a magnetic bladder closure for quick refills and secure positioning during aggressive riding. A sewn-in…

IKARAO SHELL S1 The Shell S1 is karaoke without compromise. Its 10.1in HD touchscreen makes choosing songs and following lyrics simple, while dual wireless microphones ensure everyone gets a turn. Built-in speakers deliver loud, clear sound, and the rechargeable battery means the party isn’t tied to a plug socket. Connectivity covers Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, aux, USB-C and HDMI, so it works with phones, TVs or tablets. Add colourful LED light effects and you’ve got an all-in-one system that transforms any space into an instant stage. Fun for all the family… at least until some monster picks a Coldplay song. £350 / go.stuff.tv/ShellS1 3DOODLER START+ ESSENTIALS 3D PEN SET With no hot outer parts, this 3D pen is safe for children, using eco-plastic refills to create models and drawings in mid-air. With…

ASICS RUN SOCKS Maybe the idea of getting socks for Christmas makes you relive all sorts of childhood trauma. But now? If someone gave you a pair of Italian-made deep-cushioned performance socks, tailored to fit each foot, wouldn’t you be over the moon? We certainly would. £18 / go.stuff.tv/AsicsSocks ONEPLUS 2-IN-1 SUPERVOOC CABLE With a name that’s a pleasure to pronounce out loud, this is a fine choice for your Apple-hating recipient with a OnePlus smartwatch. It means they can top up that timepiece and their phone with a single cable, simultaneously. £35 / go.stuff.tv/VoocCable INIU CARRY P50-E1 This pocket-sized 10,000mAh power bank ensures your phone will stay charged all day, with dual USB-C outputs, fast-charging capability, and a clever lanyard that doubles up as a charging cable. Nice word,…

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1 Google Pixel 9a from £499 / go.stuff.tv/Pixel9a This might be Google’s affordable model, but it looks and feels very grown-up. In no way does the Pixel 9a come across like a cut-price option, and a scan of the spec sheet shows there’s not a lot of breathing room between it and the Pixel 9: same Tensor G4 chipset, same Gemini-infused Android 15, same 6.3in size for the OLED display. The cameras are excellent for the cash, as usual, while the battery and performance punch above their weight. Stuff says Improved in all the ways that matter – a classy phone experience for less cash 2 Nothing Phone 3a from £319 / go.stuff.tv/Phone3a One of the most comprehensive affordable phones out there, with stand-out styling, unique features and slick software.…

1 OnePlus Watch 3 £209 / go.stuff.tv/OPWatch3 This is a simply superb wearable, with the best battery life of any Wear OS watch – thanks to silicon-carbon cell technology borrowed from OnePlus’s smartphones – and subtle yet meaningfully improved styling. Health tracking has taken a big step forward, even if we’d still give the edge to a top-tier Garmin for more serious stattery; but with pricing on its side, the OnePlus Watch 3 should be right at the top of any Android smartwatch shopper’s list. Stuff says A more refined take on an already fantastic watch that lasts longer and is even more fitness-friendly 2 Apple Watch SE from £270 / go.stuff.tv/AppleWatchSE The SE is easily the best-value Apple Watch. It tracks sleep and all the exercise metrics you need,…

1 LG OLED42C5 £1099 / go.stuff.tv/LGC5 LG’s mid-range OLED TVs have long been Stuff favourites, and the 42in C5 is a fantastic performer with a bump in HDR brightness that nudges it comfortably ahead of the outgoing C4. The company’s webOS is more cluttered than it used to be and the speakers are pretty basic, but if you want the best all-round OLED for your cash then the C5 is the one for you – not least because it’s a good £300 cheaper now than at launch. Stuff says LG delivers another excellent OLED all-rounder with engaging HDR images NOW ADD THIS LG S95TR Up-firing rear satellites and a wireless sub create 9.1.5 Dolby Atmos surround sound. £1499 / richersounds.com TIPS & TRICKS • Got a modern LG soundbar? WOW…

1 Apple iPad Pro (M4) from £999 / go.stuff.tv/iPadProM4 The latest iPad Pro gets incredible processing power, while being slimmer than before. The performance gains are quite staggering… and the only question is, why has Apple bothered to upgrade this tablet quite so much? It offers a level of capability that most people won’t ever need – so this is really a powerhouse for the 1% who edit or design with the stylus. And for them, the talented Pencil Pro is also a serious upgrade on the standard Pencil. Stuff says This really takes iPad power to the next level, even if iPadOS still needs more multitasking clout 2 OnePlus Pad 3 from £599 / go.stuff.tv/Pad3 It’s hard to think of anything more you could want from an Android tablet…

1 Sonos Move 2 £449 / go.stuff.tv/SonosMove2 The ‘2’ means our favourite speaker is now even better. Sonos has upgraded the Move in the areas that matter most: sound quality and battery life, the latter of which has more than doubled. Our only criticisms are about the high price and the weight – and the Sonos app, which has been a pain for years now. Line-in is also a little bit of a faff with the extra adapter… but if you’re in the market for this box, you’re probably beyond cables. Stuff says Beefed-up audio and a longer-lasting battery – a winning combo NOW ADD THIS YouTube Music Premium If you’d like a side of optional visuals with your audio, try the ad-free tier of YouTube Music. £10.99/m / music.youtube.com TIPS…

1 Amazon Echo Spot (2nd Gen) £80 / go.stuff.tv/EchoSpot The Spot can do everything Alexa normally can, making it much more than just an alarm clock. Play podcasts, audiobooks and music from various providers, as well as controlling smart home devices from the comfort of your bed. Different animations appear on the display for things like the weather and song titles or calendar events. Stuff says A fully capable Alexa device that also happens to be a pretty good alarm clock NOW ADD THIS Honeywell T6R This Zigbee-enabled thermostat is wireless so you can place it anywhere. £134 / cityplumbing.co.uk TIPS & TRICKS • You can tap the front to skip songs or snooze an alarm. Handy when you’re still half asleep. • Use the Alexa app to customise the display…

1 Fujifilm X-T50 £1199 / go.stuff.tv/XT50 This is a wonderfully compact mirrorless camera with a distinctive top plate covered in control dials – including one dedicated to Fuji’s excellent film simulations. On paper it should deliver identical image quality to the flagship X-T5 (both have the same sensor and image processor), and that is absolutely the case: the 40MP sensor captures amazing detail, noise is well maintained at all ISO levels, and sharpness is on point across the frame. Stuff says A brilliant camera that puts Fuji’s fine film simulations front and centre NOW ADD THIS Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f2.8-4.8 An essential first lens for any Fuji newcomer, the 16-50mm is well suited to most scenarios. £599 / parkcameras.com TIPS & TRICKS • With film simulations on a dedicated dial now,…

Now those look expensive. You can say that again. You could buy 4.5 pairs of Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 for the same price as one set of these – but you’d need to have nine ears, one for each one of those white buds, if you wanted to take the attention away from somebody wearing a pair of these. B&O calls them “a study in wearable sculpture”, which is very much a study in how pretentious it’s possible to sound, but there’s no denying these have got to be contenders for the most luxurious true wireless earbuds ever to ‘grace’ these hallowed pages. Well, they do almost look like earrings. One of B&O’s less ridiculous statements concerning these IP57-rated in-ears is that they’re inspired by fine jewellery… although if you…

Seergrills is harnessing AI to drive evolutionary leaps in cooking. Many industries are adapting to modern technology but we’ve not really seen that to a significant level in cooking, so that’s what we’re doing. We’re bringing this tech and creating a new category of product to deliver the best culinary experiences. We unveiled Perfecta as the world’s first AI-powered grill at CES last year. But we’ve found companies are copying or mimicking our branding or slogans, so we’ve repositioned from that: we call it a grilling robot. It cooks the perfect steak in as little as 90 seconds. I stepped down from a successful company to focus on Seergrills. The idea was formed in 2018-19 and we set up the company in October 2020. At the time I also part-owned…

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LAKELAND POPCORN MAKER WITH BOWL No movie night is complete without fresh popcorn, and this machine delivers 60g of hot kernels in just 2.5mins. Using circulated hot air instead of oil creates a healthier (and cheaper) snack that’s also faster than microwaving. £35 / go.stuff.tv/LakePop BIG BERTHA 3-SEATER ALBERT SOFA BEAN BAG Ultimate comfort meets modern style in this gargantuan bean-bag sofa, large enough for the whole family (unless you’re the Kardashians). It’s perfect for marathon viewing sessions, and looks rather smart… well, for a bean-bag. £280 / go.stuff.tv/Bertha CINEMAPS: AN ATLAS OF 35 GREAT MOVIES Andrew DeGraff’s hand-painted maps chart character routes through a range of classic films. Each 11x14in painting goes big on cartographic detail, and is accompanied by an essay from film critic AD Jameson (we’ve never…

XBOX ADAPTIVE JOYSTICK This is one joystick that could actually bring joy. Designed with accessibility in mind, it works with external switches, buttons and mounts to create customised setups. Large programmable buttons and a simple interface make it easier for players with limited mobility to join the game; compatibility with all recent Xboxes (and of course Windows PCs) ensures broad support; and robust build quality promises durability no matter how hard you hammer it. Simply use the Xbox Accessories app to set it up exactly how you want it – it’s interaction reimagined, letting more people play, share and compete without barriers. £25 / go.stuff.tv/XboxJoystick LOGITECH G522 LIGHTSPEED HEADSET The Logitech G522 combines wireless Lightspeed connectivity with low-latency audio for competitive play. Lightweight construction, breathable earcups and long battery life…

ATARI 2600+ PAC-MAN EDITION Retro gaming royalty returns in this special Atari 2600+. The included 2-in-1 game cartridge features the new arcade-style Pac-Man 7800 and the very first home version. It’s got HDMI out, and will take 2600 and 7800 cartridges. Time to check the loft… £128 / go.stuff.tv/AtariPacMan SMEG MILK FROTHER Old-style design meets cafe convenience in Smeg’s compact frother. Perfect for cappuccino, hot chocolate or matcha, it whips up hot and cold silky foam at the touch of a button, while being small enough to find a workspace corner in kitchens of pretty much any size. £99 / go.stuff.tv/SmegFroth CAMP SNAP CS-8 This handle-toting video camera brings back the charm of the old Super 8 format, only with modern tricks like a rechargeable battery and the ability to…

TCL 65C8K What’s the story? Upstart brand TCL is out to shake up the status quo by pushing sets loaded with specs and really focusing on Mini-LED mastery. The C8K is a premium Mini-LED at the top of its range, and it’s a real challenger to the OLEDs in this test. Mini-LED is inherently brighter than OLED – great for HDR performance and brighter spaces – but doesn’t have quite the same skill with rendering absolute black because it dims in zones. This is a bit of a chunky telly but it has a high-end feel, with a pedestal stand that’s finished in metal and looks pretty similar to that of the LG C5 on p69. A ‘ZeroBorder’ design means the screen runs all the way to the edges without…

THE BASICS ■ Tone it down ‘Liquid glass’ is a bit much. Dial it back in Settings > Accessibility. Turn on ‘Reduce Transparency’ under Display (‘Display & Text Size’ on iPad), and ‘Reduce Motion’ under Motion. On Mac, bring the menu bar background back via the ‘Menu Bar’ section. And if you’ve no taste, go wild with colours in Appearance, concocting artworks of the kind that would send people fleeing from Tate Modern. ■ Go retro Want to party like it’s 2010, before all the new Split View and ‘iPad windowing system’ gubbins arrived? You’re in luck: in Settings, head to ‘Multitasking & Gestures’ and turn on ‘Full-Screen Apps’. Behold: a purist single-window-mode Steve Jobs vision of the iPad will exist again. ■ Mac it up At the other extreme…

UPDATE 1 Apple iPhone 16 from £699 / go.stuff.tv/iPhone16 The question is, will one of the new iPhones tested on p29-32 jump straight into this No1 slot next issue? Until then, what we can say is that the 2024 lineup is a mighty fine selection, and it’s the standard model that does most to impress. The camera control button and 2x telephoto zoom are great to have… though the 6.1in screen’s refresh rate is fixed at 60Hz, which is one thing you won’t have to tolerate with the new 120Hz iPhones. Stuff says A pleasing update that’s much more appealing than spending more to go Pro NOW ADD THIS Apple MagSafe Charger The latest version of Apple’s wireless charger lets you fuel up your iPhone at up to 25W. from…

1 Sony WF-1000XM5 £199 / go.stuff.tv/WFXM5 The WF-1000XM5 in-ears are significantly smaller than the XM4s, which were already a lot more compact than their predecessors. And yet Sony has still squeezed even larger drivers inside each earbud, along with the firm’s best noise-cancelling yet. The feature list is as extensive as ever, and they’re priced to compete with Bose’s best. Add in decent battery life and a strong app, and you won’t find anything more well-rounded for less. Stuff says Excellent noise-cancellation, a comfy fit and simply stellar audio NOW ADD THIS Spigen Rugged Armor Case This drop-resistant outer shield comes with a carabiner clip for keeping your buds within reach. £20 / amazon.co.uk TIPS & TRICKS • Sony’s eartips are great, as long as you use the right size.…

1 Wahoo Elemnt Ace £490 / go.stuff.tv/WahooAce At first glance the Ace might not seem too far removed from previous Elemnt cycle computers, but Wahoo has changed almost every aspect under the hood – and entirely for the better. Setup and syncing are a breeze, tracking is spot-on, and this is the first to take wind resistance into account when measuring your metrics. If you want to analyse your rides like a pro, no mainstream tracker does it better than this deceptively smart little box. Stuff says This overhauled bike computer is about as comprehensive as they get, but still easy to use 2 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 £249 / go.stuff.tv/PbP2 The main sell here is heart-rate tracking, which you won’t need if you’ve got an Apple Watch, but beyond…

1 Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max £1999 / go.stuff.tv/AmbeoMax Utterly convincing Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D sound, ample power and lots of inputs mean no other soundbar currently available can perform sonic feats with the solidity and confidence of this Sennheiser. The sheer room-filling scale of its sound is remarkable – and the more affordable (but still hugely powerful) Plus version is also worth a look. Stuff says The Ambeo Soundbar Max is a big unit but the sound it makes is bigger still 2 Sonos Arc Ultra £999 / go.stuff.tv/ArcUltra It’s scarcely believable that such high-quality sound can come from such a diminutive form. The Ultra is about as big as upgrades get, with much more quality on offer than you get from the standard Arc. Stuff says Incredible for…

1 Meta Quest 3S from £290 / go.stuff.tv/Quest3S On price alone, the Meta Quest 3S looks hard to fault. You’re getting the same internals, same controllers and same colour passthrough cameras as the full Quest 3, just with last-gen optics. The built-in speakers envelop you in positional audio, the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 brings much faster load times than the Quest 2, and the graphics have taken a dramatic step up. Rivals can’t compete with Meta’s range of games, and the level of immersion is up there with the best PC-based VR. Stuff says This is as well-rounded as affordable VR gets, making it a fantastic entry point for the tech 2 Sony PlayStation VR 2 £380 / go.stuff.tv/SonyPSVR2 As long as you have the PS5 needed to use it (or…

1 Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) £55 / go.stuff.tv/EchoDot5 The latest Dot offers improved sound quality over the 4th Gen model. Not surprisingly given its size, it still doesn’t have the heft of a full-scale Echo, but this Dot is more than good enough for bedside table or kitchen listening. The only pity is that Amazon has discontinued the better ‘with Clock’ variant in favour of the Echo Spot. Stuff says The 5th Gen brings a nice upgrade to an already excellent little gadget NOW ADD THIS Wall Mount for Echo Dot This mount for the Dot (and other small speakers) will keep it clear from wet kitchen surfaces. £14 / amazon.co.uk TIPS & TRICKS • Alexa’s voice can work like an intercom with connected Echo devices. • Alexa Voice Shopping…

£220 / go.stuff.tv/EchoStudio25 It’s a lot smaller than its predecessor, but Amazon’s well-rounded new Echo Studio has big plans There goes the sphere Amazon’s Echo Studio has spent the past five years as something of an outlier. When the rest of the lineup went spherical in 2020, the Studio’s barrel shape and thin bass port cutout made it look like the black sheep of the family, but now it finally matches the rest of the voice-controlled flock. Its new chassis is only about the size of a cabbage, but it still has three 1.5in full-range drivers and a 3.75in woofer inside. And as with the new Echo Dot Max (see right), the flat panel that houses the controls makes it look a bit like a Magic 8 Ball. I can…

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Putting the iPhone Air in my hand gave me the same feeling as when I first picked up the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: How can a high-end smartphone possibly take up so little space? With the S25 Edge, the compromise was the lack of a telephoto camera and short battery life… as well as the four-figure price. The iPhone Air compromises in one key area still further, as we’ll see shortly. But is it a workable option? Good question… That aside, what is clear is that it’s an eSIM-only phone, which is the way everything is going (maybe the iPhone 18 lineup will go full eSIM?), so you’ll need to check with your network that you will be able to use an eSIM with your current number if that’s important…

RODE VIDEOMIC ME-C+ Some creators might opt for the convenience of their smartphone for spontaneous shoots. Trouble is, phone mics are hardly going to do your musings justice, especially with the hustle and bustle of life going on around you. Enter Rode’s directional USB-C microphone. £69 / http://go.stuff.tv/VideoMic MAONO WIRELESS LAVALIER MIC Wireless lav mics (no, not that kind of lav) are perfect for any traveller, content creator or remote worker. Weighing next to nothing, with intelligent ANC, this one packs 30hr battery life while multiple preset voice filters eliminate post-production tweakage hassle. £119 / go.stuff.tv/MaonoMic YETI ROADIE 15 This compact cool box is built for adventure, with wine-friendly dimensions that accommodate standard bottles and 2L containers sideways. The virtually indestructible build, featuring PermaFrost insulation and a ColdLock gasket, maintains…

PEAK DESIGN OUTDOOR SLING 2L Photographers need speed and security, and Peak Design’s Outdoor Sling delivers both. Also available in 4L and 6L sizes, it offers padded compartments for cameras, lenses and accessories, plus quick-access zips for shooting on the move. £59 / go.stuff.tv/PeakSling K&F CONCEPT 4-PACK LENS POUCHES Keeping your lenses safe is non-negotiable, isn’t it? These drawstring pouches protect your glass from scratches, dust and bumps. Made to suit mirrorless and DSLR gear, they’re made from durable materials with soft linings. £27 / go.stuff.tv/KFPouches INKPOSTER AFFRESCO 13.3IN Not every photograph is destined to be glanced at in mid-scroll – some of them deserve a frame. And InkPoster’s low-energy colour E Ink poster is as good as digital ones come. Showcasing your shots in rich detail on a 13in…

SHARK FACIALPRO GLOW You might know Shark for its vacuum cleaners… well now it wants to hoover up all the nasties from your face. The FacialPro Glow is a five-step system developed with dermatologists to give your skin the radiance of a professional facial in just 10mins. It starts by cleansing and extracting impurities with hydro-powered suction, before exfoliating away dull cells; the hydrate mode then infuses moisture deep into the skin, before the glow mode refreshes your complexion and the DePuffi tool uses hot-and-cold contrast therapy to sculpt, calm and soothe. It won’t transform you from Sid James to Sydney Sweeney overnight, but it’s a start. £300 / go.stuff.tv/ProGlow EUFY BREAST PUMP S1 PRO Hell yes, we’re including a breast pump. Why not? Eufy’s first smart wearable pump fits…

£2700 / go.stuff.tv/Triton14 DAY 01 If I’d had any doubts that the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI was a gaming laptop when I first took it out of the box, they evaporated when its keyboard erupted in a rainbow of lights as soon as I pressed the power button. The whole thing is machined from aluminium, with a sleek gunmetal finish and minimal branding, so it’s a lot less conspicuous when the lid’s closed. At 1.58kg and just 17.3mm at its thickest point it’s a world away from the brash and bulky styling I’m used to with gaming laptops; and while the way the etched Predator logo lights up gives the game away, you can still use it in public without everyone in the vicinity assuming you’re tragically addicted to…

1 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 from £1599 / go.stuff.tv/ZFold7 Cutting a few features has turned the Z Fold7 into the best of the current foldable breed. The lack of stylus support might sting a little for the small minority who used an S Pen on older Folds, and battery life is becoming a bit of a lead weight for Samsung phones in general. But the Z Fold7’s svelte form, expansive screens and capable rear cameras otherwise bring it up to par. Feature-packed software and swift performance then make it very easy to live with indeed. Stuff says Slim, speedy, and with superior snappers: Samsung has finally got a foldable right 2 Honor Magic V5 £1700 / go.stuff.tv/MV5 This is a genuine rival to the Z Fold7 in terms of its…

1 Sony WH-1000XM6 £399 / go.stuff.tv/XM6 Sony’s noise-cancellers only needed subtle upgrades to stay ahead of the pack for this generation – these are the most complete headphones the company has ever delivered. The combination of exceptional comfort, class-leading ANC and versatile sound profiles results in a pair of cans that will adapt to anything you care to throw at them. For those who spend hours each day immersed in music or media, they’re worth every penny. Stuff says Superb sound, jaw-dropping ANC and the return of foldability keep Sony out in front NOW ADD THIS TwelveSouth AirFly SE This adapter lets you use your XM6s wirelessly with the headphone port on a plane, with 20hrs of battery life. £40 / twelvesouth.com TIPS & TRICKS • Enable spatial audio and…

1 Apple MacBook Air (M4) from £999 / go.stuff.tv/AirM4 The M4-powered Air clearly takes things on a step, thanks to various improvements combined with a lower starting price. While Windows ultraportables are improving all the time, they can’t match the performance and battery life on show here. This is not Apple’s biggest ever forward leap, but it’s enough to keep it clear out in front. Stuff says Oh-so-predictably, the MacBook Air is still the everyday laptop to beat NOW ADD THIS Anker Prime Charging Docking Station This clever dock offers 14 different functions, including mega-fast charging and dual display support. £200 / anker.com TIPS & TRICKS • You can use two screens plus the Air’s own. Arrange them in System Settings > Displays. • Turn on Show Percentage and you’ll…

1 Sky Stream from £15/m / go.stuff.tv/SkyStream It’s hard to find fault with this little puck. The basic package includes the ad version of Netflix as well as Discovery+ with Eurosport – and while Sky Sports and Sky Cinema are a pricey upgrade, Sky’s Entertainment OS makes the Stream a bit of a doozy if you want to have a monthly sub rather than using Now (which is more of a dip-in job for when you just fancy the football or films for a brief period). Sky Q remains excellent, but if you can’t/won’t have a dish, this is the ideal solution. Stuff says Making it more affordable and accessible than ever, this is the best way to watch Sky TV 2 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K £60 / go.stuff.tv/TVStick4K…

1 Renault 5 from £21,495 / go.stuff.tv/Renault5 Renault has taken the best bits of its 1970s hatchback and reimagined them for the electric era, with phenomenal success. The new 5 dazzles from every angle and the interior is every bit as good, with room to comfortably seat four and just the right amount of tech. It’s a compact car made with cities in mind, but when you get out on a twisting rural trail there’s lots of fun to be had. A lot of electric cars are somewhat bland and uninspiring; this one is just the opposite. Stuff says This brilliant bundle of fun offers everything a small EV should, at a fair price 2 Tesla Model 3 from £39,990 / go.stuff.tv/Tesla3 This is much more than a simple mid-cycle refresh…

1 GoPro Hero13 Black £310 / go.stuff.tv/Hero13 GoPro diehards might be disappointed that the Hero13 doesn’t have the 8K video or bigger sensor that many were hoping for. Instead it has the same core specs as the Hero12… but there are some enticing new bits. A bigger battery with improved efficiency means you’ll get 1.5hrs of continuous recording in 4K, and also new is the addition of magnetic mounting (finally!), while three new lens mods open up your shooting options. And like all GoPros, this one is intuitive to use and rugged as hell. Stuff says The basics are unchanged from the last model, but numerous refinements make for a worthy new Hero 2 DJI Neo £169 / go.stuff.tv/DJINeo Youngsters looking to earn their wings will adore the simplicity of DJI’s…

Something tells me you’re not going to say “original is best” for this one… Even by 1985 standards, Windows 1.0 was clunky and garish. It lacked finesse, and Microsoft had ripped out overlapping windows before launch, leaving a weird tiling system that made multitasking awkward on tiny displays. The result felt like a value-range OS, which was kind of the point: $99 got you a graphical display for the masses, with modest system requirements. And if you were a journalist, Microsoft even sent you a free squeegee to get you excited. Huh? Were Microsoft Windows’ windows particularly dirty or something? Maybe someone thought the squeegee tied in with a joke about the launch event giving everyone a “clear view of what’s new in microcomputer software”. At least Microsoft didn’t ship…