One ring to rule them all?
I’ve been left holding the baby while Mr Georgiadis takes a well-earned break, and although things have been pretty quiet post-Apple event, I’ve got some cracking reviews to bring you.
Staffer-turned-freelancer Sarah Matthews cast her expert eye over the smart ring everyone is talking about, the Oura Ring 5. She wasn’t fond of the price and paid-for subscription model, but the design, battery life, tracking and insights won her over. Another wearable - the Huawei Watch GT Pro 7 - got two thumbs up from fitness fanatic Jon Bray after it spent a couple of weeks wrapped around his wrist. If you want a luxurious ecosystem-agnostic smartwatch, it’s his new number-one recommendation.
Elsewhere, TV doyen John Archer heaped praise on the LG G6 OLED, describing it as “another OLED masterclass”. So, why didn’t it receive a Best Buy award? You’ll have to read his in-depth review to find out!
I’ve done a bit of writing, too, now that the dust has settled on Gamescom. One of the most interesting pieces of news from Cologne was gaming giant Side partnering with Modl.ai to pioneer a new AI-assisted method of video game QA. I also got hands-on with legendary audio brand Beyerdynamic’s new MMX 100 and MMX 130 gaming headsets and came away rather impressed.
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Oura farming: Why our expert loved the Oura Ring 5
After two months of testing it, Sarah Matthews’ verdict on the Oura Ring 5 is in. It’s not an unmitigated success, but it nails its brief as a discreet wearable that tracks useful health metrics.
HANDS ON
Huawei’s Apple Watch killer
Though Jon Bray concedes it can’t match Apple’s smartwatches for features, the GT 7 Pro is luxurious, keenly priced, tracks metrics accurately, and has phenomenal battery life. Read our full review
HANDS ON
A TV that looks fantastic in any conditions
Bright, accurate and stylish, with top-notch gaming features, there’s very little not to like about the LG G6 OLED, writes John Archer. Read our full review
Buying guide of the week
The best security cameras for protecting your home
Whether you want to stop parcels getting pinched from your doorstep or peace of mind while on holiday, we’ve tested a huge range of home security cams to help you find one that meets your needs.
Eufy SoloCam S340
★★★★★
Best overall: The two-lens SoloCam S340 has a wide field of view, 3x zoom, captures excellent images and is packed with features, making it the ultimate home security camera.£179 £129
Blink Mini 2
★★★★★
Best on a budget: No cheap security cam crams in as many features as the Blink Mini 2, and this affordable option somehow delivers great performance, too.
£30
Gamescom 2026
The future of video-game QA or an ill-advised AI side quest?
Deputy Editor Andy White spoke to senior figures at Side and Modl.ai after they confirmed a partnership to improve game-testing efficiency using a new AI tool.
Hands-on with Beyerdynamic’s affordable gaming headsets
The MMX 100 and MMX 130 combine the iconic brand’s hi-fi sensibilities and trademark velour earcups with refreshingly accessible prices for aspirational gamers.
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