Hello and welcome to this smart home special issue. This time around we’re focusing on new upgrades to add to your existing setup rather than leading you through the basics; there are oodles of cool new bits for you to peruse. We’ve got the latest networking gear to speed up your connectivity, fresh smart lighting innovations, hot thermostats, kitchen gear, outdoor tech and much more besides.
On that note, we’ve also reviewed the latest Facebook Portal video-calling smart displays, which offer a major improvement on their predecessors. And our first test is the seriously impressive Garmin Fenix 7, the sports watch that can track pretty much any activity you throw at it. We’ve also spent quality time with Oppo’s Find N foldable phone and some Philips bone-conducting headphones, while in games we’ve weighed up the latest Pokemon instalment plus Dying Light 2.
We’ve tested six of the best gaming laptops, covering all budgets, plus of course there’s the ever-evolving Stuff Top 10s and all the best newly announced gadgets in our Hot Stuff section.
Next issue we’ll bring you a huge smartphone supertest – and if you’re in the market for a new handset in the next few months you won’t want to miss it. Until then, enjoy the issue!

Dan Grabham, Editor-in-Chief / @dangrabham

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