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Canon’s Powershot G Series is its range of flagship compact cameras and, along with the G5X Mark II, the G7X Mark III is its latest member. While the G5X is focused more on stills photography, this cheaper model has set its sights on appealing to vloggers, who found its predecessor’s combination of a one-inch sensor and flip-up screen to be a handy combination for their YouTube creations.

The Q60R (QE49Q60R) is Samsung’s 2019 entry-level QLED, but unlike the models above it, the Q60R substitutes a full array backlight screen for an edge-lit panel. Otherwise, it ferries over several features seen in the upper tier QLEDs, retaining the 4K Quantum Processor, 100% colour volume and AI upscaling skills

The Audio Technica ATH-G1 gaming headset is a passive offering, seldom impressing in the context of its overblown asking price. That isn’t to say it’s bad – it simply pales in comparison to its rivals in most areas. The overall design lacks a punch, and the unfortunate absence of any customisable audio profiles and robust build quality prevent it from being anything but acceptable.

Anyone who’s ever attempted to froth milk with a wand will know what a thankless task it is. How far down in the milk should the wand be? Is that spluttering sound a good or a bad thing? And why does it so often need to be painstakingly disassembled to clean it properly?

After launching the PS-HX500 a few years ago, Sony is back with a new vinyl player in the PS-LX310BT. Featuring Bluetooth for connection to a wireless speaker, soundbar or headphones, this is a record player with accessibility and convenience in mind, bringing the barrier for those looking to get into the world of vinyl.

The Vestemi Radbot is different from other smart radiator valves I’ve reviewed: there’s no app, no voice control of the likes of Amazon Alexa, and no boiler control. It even looks like a traditional “dumb” radiator thermostat. So, what’s the point? In short, simplicity.

Arguably, smart displays giver a fuller, more rounded experience than their voice-only counterparts, but they can be expensive, and then you have to try and find the right place to put them so that you can see the screen. With the Lenovo Smart Clock, the approach is slightly different. Rather than trying to introduce a new device to your home, it’s designed to replace your bedside clock.

One of the most frustrating things about building a smart home is finding a way to automate and control everything centrally. It’s a problem that Samsung SmartThings has been trying to fix for years, but the last product and app felt a bit techy and a little overcomplicated for many to use.