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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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Dell XPS 15 (9510) • Not much else has changed, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Millions of Android phones infected with this dangerous new malware

Google Chrome update sets a new standard for the rest to follow

Windows 11’s new look will evolve over time

Half the world is now using mobile Internet • Coverage has increased but adoption is still a challenge, says GSMA.

Google is making it easier to search when shopping from home • Google Search is quickly becoming a shopper’s delight.

Budget motherboards and GPUs could get pricier due to copper foil shortage • Rising production costs might even impact premium products too.

Samsung HW-Q950A • More channels plus huge power equals all kinds of awesome.

Strange objects discovered past Neptune • A new study of old data makes some interesting discoveries, reports Stephanie Pappas.

Lab-made mini brains grow their own ‘eyes’ • Getting that sinking feeling?

‘Perfect’ Mars rock sample drilled from the Red Planet

GoPro Hero 10 Black • This fresh action cam focuses on fixing consumer pain points and improves the quality, speed and stability of shots, is it worth a perfect score?

CRAVE • The gear we’re lusting after

How can I make my whole house smart? • Kerry Ericsson

Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC • Premium competitors to Sony’s throne.

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.

Bungie pledges to make Destiny 2 and its future games more accessible • Destiny 2 guns like scouts and sidearms may get a full-auto option, for starters.

Battlefield 2042 has a new Community Charter that goes beyond the game • Complete with in-game consequences.

Dammit, we really want a Steam Deck now we’ve seen the leaked dev kit benchmarks • The hardware might change a bit, but the latest leaked frame rate figures show a handheld PC that can genuinely game.

FIFA 2022 • For fans of pure soccer.

Sable • Absolutely beautiful story-telling.

Deathloop • THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT.

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

Paramount Plus • Paramount Plus has potential, but it lacks great new originals.

MSI Pulse GL66 • Great performance – but you can do better.

Ergotron WorkFit-D Sit-Stand Desk • A manual standing desk with a focus on ergonomics.

Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (2021) • Purpose built for entry level PC gaming.

Onyx Boox Nova 3 Color • One step forwards, two steps back.

WD_Black D30 Portable SSD • Tough as nails storage that’s best suited to PC gamers.

Nextbase 622GW • Nextbase 622GW

Garmin Enduro • The Garmin to go for if you want seriously big battery life.

Amazfit Powerbuds Pro • A set of true wireless earbuds to keep tabs on your health at work and in the gym.

Swann Xtreem Security Camera • A versatile, wireless security camera that can be mounted anywhere, indoors or out.

Elegoo Mars 2 Pro • Small, speedy and great at...