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The WatchList: this is what you should be watching this week

The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix and beyond.

Sport

10 tips to become an NFL expert overnight with Jason Bell

A growing crowd of UK folks love NFL, but do they actually have a clue what's going on?

Music

6 essential Quincy Jones tracks

The soundtrack to the 20th century.

Sport

5 must-watch sports events streaming this week

From the Brazilian Grand Prix to England vs New Zealand, the NFL, FA Cup and live boxing, here are the 5 best sports events streaming this week.

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The latest news, shortlists and reviews.

Entertainment

PlayStation 5 Pro is out tomorrow: a tour of the best upgrades

Is Sony's more powerful console really worth £700? Here's the evidence

Entertainment

Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible

The new console will play current Switch games, but can it play your collection of physical cartridges?

Gaming

New Fallout Mega Bloks playset is a nuclear blast

Build your very own Red Rocket truck stop, complete with Power Armour and Dogmeat figures.

Music

Deftones and Weezer to co-headline giant 2025 London show

Shoegazers, metal heads, punks and geeks coming together in perfect harmony.

Music

Lava Genie sampler guitar is a stringless axe from the future

The most advanced air guitar you’ve ever played?

Entertainment

Roger Rabbit 2 has been written but Disney won't make it

Jessica Rabbit is just too hot for Disney to handle, says director Robert Zemeckis

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The WatchList: this is what you should be watching this week

The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix and beyond.

TV

#1/10 Treehouse of Horror VI

Best Simpsons Treehouse of Horror pop-culture gags

The Simpsons knows how to give its audience a knowing nod or two.

Entertainment

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The 20 best horror movies of the 1990s

The ’90s produced some pretty darned spectacular horror films.

Entertainment

#1/10 Treehouse of Horror IV

The 10 best Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes

Not just the golden oldies feature in our list of the best Simpsons Halloween episodes

Entertainment

#1/20 Aliens

The 20 best horror movies of the 1980s

Video nasties, VHS favourites and true horror icons are the order of the day...

Entertainment

#1/20 Alien

20 best horror movies of the 1970s

The cineaste's favourite film decade gave us many of the greatest ever icons of horror...

Films

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The 10 best Tom Hardy performances

10 of the best, from one of the best actors of his generation.

News

The latest news from the worlds of tech, entertainment, style, home and health and fitness

Café Patrón XO is back — here’s where to find the coffee liqueur

The essential part of the espresso martini is making an exclusive comeback

Style

This high-tech jacket can handle the harsh conditions on Mars

Complete your winter wardrobe with a jacket ready for a trip to the stars.

Entertainment

Squid Game trailer reveals key season 2 plot twist

Would you vote for your own doom, for the chance to win a bit of extra cash?

Gaming

Nintendo patents a wild Switch 2 VR headset

Is Nintendo Labo returning from beyond the grave?

Entertainment

Three live action LEGO movies are on the way

LEGO may have a big future on the big screen (again) judging by these movie projects

Entertainment

Christopher Lee returns to Lord of the Rings in War of Rohirrim

Lee returns as Saruman in upcoming movie, and there was no need for AI this time

Entertainment

Game of Thrones movie could be heading to cinemas

Very early in the development stages, but Game of Thrones next quest could be conquering the silver screen.

Reviewed

Make the right buying choices with our in-depth, impartial, real-world reviews.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered review: A dino-sized PS5 upgrade

Everybody walk the (robot)-dinosaur, again

Audio

Marshall Monitor III A.N.C review: 5 things you need to know

Do the latest Marshall over-ear headphones go all the way to 11?

Tech

Meta Quest 3S review: New, cheaper VR headset tested and rated

A great entry point into the world of virtual and augmented reality, the Meta Quest 3S makes VR more accessible than ever before.

Audio

Nothing Ear (open) earphones: 5 things to know

Nothing's latest earphones are open for business...

Tech

Google Pixel 9 Pro: 5 things to know

Google shrink-wraps its latest flagship phone

Audio

Sonos Ace review: 5 things to know about Sonos' headphones

Sonos first headphones are here and the results are in...

Audio

Sonos Move 2 review: 5 things to know

A portable powerhouse that has all the right moves…

The best Haruki Murakami books

DAB 1α Back to the Future motorbike is 1.21 gigawatts of cool

The WatchList: this is what you should be watching this week

10 tips to become an NFL expert overnight with Jason Bell

6 essential Quincy Jones tracks

5 must-watch sports events streaming this week

Latest

PlayStation 5 Pro is out tomorrow: a tour of the best upgrades

Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible

New Fallout Mega Bloks playset is a nuclear blast

Deftones and Weezer to co-headline giant 2025 London show

Lava Genie sampler guitar is a stringless axe from the future

Roger Rabbit 2 has been written but Disney won't make it

Shortlists

Best Simpsons Treehouse of Horror pop-culture gags

The 20 best horror movies of the 1990s

The 10 best Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes

The 20 best horror movies of the 1980s

20 best horror movies of the 1970s

The 10 best Tom Hardy performances

News

This high-tech jacket can handle the harsh conditions on Mars

Squid Game trailer reveals key season 2 plot twist

Nintendo patents a wild Switch 2 VR headset

Three live action LEGO movies are on the way

Christopher Lee returns to Lord of the Rings in War of Rohirrim

Game of Thrones movie could be heading to cinemas

Reviewed

Marshall Monitor III A.N.C review: 5 things you need to know

Meta Quest 3S review: New, cheaper VR headset tested and rated

Nothing Ear (open) earphones: 5 things to know

Google Pixel 9 Pro: 5 things to know

Sonos Ace review: 5 things to know about Sonos' headphones

Sonos Move 2 review: 5 things to know

The best Haruki Murakami books

DAB 1α Back to the Future motorbike is 1.21 gigawatts of cool

The WatchList: this is what you should be watching this week

10 tips to become an NFL expert overnight with Jason Bell

6 essential Quincy Jones tracks

5 must-watch sports events streaming this week

Latest

PlayStation 5 Pro is out tomorrow: a tour of the best upgrades

Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible

New Fallout Mega Bloks playset is a nuclear blast

Deftones and Weezer to co-headline giant 2025 London show

Lava Genie sampler guitar is a stringless axe from the future

Roger Rabbit 2 has been written but Disney won't make it

Shortlists

Best Simpsons Treehouse of Horror pop-culture gags

The 20 best horror movies of the 1990s

The 10 best Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes

The 20 best horror movies of the 1980s

20 best horror movies of the 1970s

The 10 best Tom Hardy performances

News

This high-tech jacket can handle the harsh conditions on Mars

Squid Game trailer reveals key season 2 plot twist

Nintendo patents a wild Switch 2 VR headset

Three live action LEGO movies are on the way

Christopher Lee returns to Lord of the Rings in War of Rohirrim

Game of Thrones movie could be heading to cinemas

Reviewed

Marshall Monitor III A.N.C review: 5 things you need to know

Meta Quest 3S review: New, cheaper VR headset tested and rated

Nothing Ear (open) earphones: 5 things to know

​Google Pixel 9 Pro: 5 things to know

Sonos Ace review: 5 things to know about Sonos' headphones

Sonos Move 2 review: 5 things to know

Google Pixel 9 Pro: 5 things to know