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Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7 • A vibrant OLED display, impressive sound and strong performance.

The iOS and Android app stores are littered with abandoned apps • Outdated apps put end users at risk of attacks.

Microsoft announces Adaptive Accessories, a new lineup of accessibility-focused products • Microsoft’s Adaptive Accessories another huge win for accessibility.

Apple Studio Display • The Apple Studio Display packs a gorgeous 5K screen, excellent camera and fantastic speaker system.

Sleeping with a light on may be bad for your heart

Planet Nine is still missing

Antarctic sea ice is at a record low

Sony HT-S400 • Phenomenal audio performance at an incredible price point.

CRAVE • The gear we’re lusting after

Astell & Kern AK UW100 • Big sound from big wireless earbuds.

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

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

How pet ID tags work • These smart devices reunite owners with their animal companions. Ailsa Harvey.

Do all dogs need tags?

TRACKER TYPES • There are three main systems that can be used to track down a lost pet.

Games news

PC & console games

A proud tradition

Gaming PC teardown • Mark Smith takes a closer look at what makes the most powerful gaming computers tick.

THE BEAST UNDER THE BONNET • Gaming desktops are packed with some of the very best computer components

Venom BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom • An Aussie business laptop that wants to compete with the best.

Lenovo G25-10 • The Lenovo G25-10 gives budget-minded esports fans a solid display option.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 • This is what a premium Android tablet should be.

HP Omen 27c • The HP Omen 27c is a good, affordable 1440p monitor, but it has some HDR flaws.

Razer Leviathan V2 • The Razer Leviathan V2 rules the (sound) waves.

StarTech Thunderbolt 4 Dock • An expensive but flexible dock.

Doogee S98 • A second screen is pitched as being the main attraction of this rugged handset.

Amazfit GTR 3 • A sports watch that gives you a lot for your money, but lacks a little polish.

Garmin Vivosmart 5 • A fitness tracker built with data nerds in mind.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Don’t Pay For ANTI-VIRUS • It’s now safe to ditch your expensive security software and let Microsoft Defender Antivirus protect your PC. Robert Irvine reveals how it compares with paid-for programs and how to maximise its protection.

How we tested

Will you have to pay for Microsoft Defender?

NOISE CANCELLING OVER–EAR HEADPHONES • Immerse yourself in a world of wireless sound.

GROUP TEST

Things to consider…

Codecs explained

SONY WH–1000XM4 • Superb all-rounders with bags of features and great sound.

54 AMAZING APPLE HACKS • Great things to do on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.

HELP STATION • Expert solutions for everday problems.

Check your downloads for malware using Google’s extension • Make the most of the online security...