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TechLife is a tech mag with a difference. It focuses on how technology can help you rather than on product specs. In an era when the tablet and smartphone have joined the personal computer as essential devices in our lives, TechLife shows you how to get the most from them.

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Sony VPL-VW590ES • An astonishing piece of kit.

Google Pixel 5a details revealed in new FCC filing • Three Pixel 5a model numbers, but two phones?

DJI Pocket 2 gets iPodstyle makeover in new vlogging-friendly bundle

Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 get treated to big video upgrades

New Trojan malware steals millions of login credentials

What’s inside Windows 11? • The new features we’re looking forward to in Microsoft’s next generation operating system.

Sony WF-1000XM4 • A victory on all fronts from Sony’s finest

Chromosomes have extra mystery mass

Satellites may have underestimated global warming • Tiny worms can ‘see’ light without their eyes, or their heads.

Mysterious protein changes the shape of human DNA • We can be shapechangers!

Electrons ‘surf’ across space to create the northern lights

Panasonic GH5 Mark II • A minor upgrade with unique live-streaming talents.

Gadget Guru • Our tame tech expert lets us into his shed of knowledge.

Razer Anzu • Stylish and streamlined glasses for your desktop and days out.

Bleeding edge The best of emergingtech • TechLife’s practical monthly roundup of emerging tech experiences, including all the latest virtual and augmented reality apps, alongside AI apps and other useful tools.

Best new apps • James Pinnell reviews the most interesting new apps for iOS and Android.

Mobile games • James Pinnell reviews the latest games for iOS smartphones & tablets.

Xbox Series S clip-on screen basically turns it into a gaming laptop • All you’ll need is a power outlet to play Xbox Series S with the xScreen.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King is getting a Pandemic board game

Dark Souls 3 gets a 60FPS performance patch on Xbox Series X and S

Scientists have developed a video game that can help towards cancer research • Playing the game will train the algorithm to recognise oral cancer from images.

Nintendo Switch OLED has some decent upgrades, but lacks the bigger picture in a next-gen world • Nintendo Switch OLED lacks major requests like 4K gaming and longer battery life. Alyssa Mercante

Mario Golf: Super Rush • Tries too hard to be something for everyone.

Scarlet Nexus • The fighting is great... and that’s about it.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart • THE VERY BEST ADVENTURE YET.

Alienware m15 R4 • A fast than fast premium gaming laptop.

Samsung Odyssey G9 • One heck of a screen for the right user.

OWC Thunderbolt Dock • A classy Thunderbolt 4 dock.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 • Sennheiser smashes it out of the park.

Hisense 100L5 Laser TV • The big-screen joys of laser projection with the living room convenience of a TV.

Edifier G2000 • Small speakers that are absolutely worth the price.

Steelseries Rival 5 • Greatness can trickle down.

Garmin Forerunner 55 • The Forerunner 55 is a smart, thoughtfully designed entry-level running watch.

Fossil Gen 5 • The most high-tech Fossil yet.

Remington Hydraluxe Pro EC9001 • A hair dryer that regulates temperature and dries hair in super-quick time.

Brooks Aurora-BL • A shoe with bizarre looks, but a surprisingly stable feel on the road.

Deezer • Should you...