Varun Mirchandani

Varun is an experienced technology journalist and editor with over eight years in consumer tech media. His work spans detailed reviews, features, and benchmark reports across laptops, PC components, gaming peripherals, and smart home devices. From the CPU to the GPU to the cabinet and the mouse in your hand, Varun has extensive knowledge of everything that goes into making the PC the Master Race. Though full disclosure, he still owns a PlayStation 5 to enjoy day-one exclusives (and hold out hope for GTA 6). Over the years, he has also written extensively about smartphones, wearables, and networking technologies, offering readers clear, data-driven insights grounded in hands-on testing. When not analysing hardware performance charts, Varun enjoys fragging enemies in Valorant and scoring goals for fun in EA FC with Real Madrid.

HUAWEI Watch GT 7 Pro review: I took a chance on the loud one, and it wowed me in unexpected ways

The HUAWEI Watch GT 7 Pro review covers design, display, fitness tracking, GPS navigation, battery life, iPhone compatibility, and key drawbacks.

Reviews         14 minutes ago

Xiaomi 17T review: The most practical phone I’ve used in a while that’s also a rare bargain

Our Xiaomi 17T review covers its 120Hz AMOLED display, 5x telephoto camera, battery life, performance, and HyperOS 3 after over two months of use

Phones         11 hours ago

NVIDIA’s RTX Spark could be the best thing to happen to Qualcomm Snapdragon

NVIDIA RTX Spark could boost Windows on Arm with better AI tools, native apps, and gaming support. Here’s why Qualcomm Snapdragon could benefit.

Features         11 hours ago

Apple wants touchscreens on Macs, but its MacBook lineup could get weird

Apple could soon have more MacBook tiers than ever, with entry-level Pros, high-end models, and OLED touchscreens complicating its laptop lineup.

News         1 day ago

YouTube’s next big upgrade could make videos use 30% less data

YouTube plans to bring AV2 video streaming to the web in early 2027. The new codec could deliver better video quality with less data, but device support remains a hurdle.

News         1 day ago

You can now watch Instagram Reels on Apple TV, because why not?

Instagram has arrived on Apple TV, bringing Reels, longer creator videos, and live shows to the big screen. Here's what the new app offers

News         1 day ago

This app turns the iPhone Duo into a pocket-sized Mac

Apple's iPhone Duo has barely arrived, and Headroom already has a clever trick for it: controlling a Mac from the foldable phone, complete with a keyboard that appears when the device folds

News         2 days ago

AI can describe a picture, but it still struggles to understand blind users

AI-powered visual assistance can help blind users understand their surroundings, but a University of Maryland study finds that lengthy responses and limited user controls can make getting a simple answer unnecessarily complicated.

News         2 days ago

Sigma FP2 is the world’s smallest full-frame camera built for photographers and filmmakers

Sigma has unveiled the FP2, a compact full-frame mirrorless camera with a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 6K OpenGate recording, improved autofocus, and 70GB of built-in storage. It arrives November 11, starting at $2,199

News         3 days ago

Phantom Blade Zero makes me think Sony might have a point about going all digital

I'm firmly in the physical-media camp, but Phantom Blade Zero's delayed disc release has me questioning what a game disc actually guarantees. With patches, updates, and downloads now part of gaming, Sony's all-digital future isn't entirely without logic.

Features         3 days ago

Canva enters the AI image generation race with Craft, and it’s thinking beyond pretty pictures

Canva has launched Craft, its first in-house image generation model. Trained on human-designed templates, it aims to create more accurate layouts, readable text, and visuals that are easier to edit.

News         3 days ago

This touchscreen is made from thread, and scientists want to put it in your clothes

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a garment with a touchscreen woven into its fibres. The flexible display can show images, play videos, respond to touch, and survive washing.

News         3 days ago

Scientists have figured out how to send smells over the internet, and coffee is just the beginning

Researchers have developed Scentronic, an AI-powered system that detects and recreates smells remotely. It currently supports five aromas, with potential applications in online shopping and virtual reality.

News         3 days ago

Delta 2.0 is finally here, and your iPhone just got a bigger retro gaming library

Delta 2.0 is the emulator's biggest update yet, adding Sega Genesis support, RetroAchievements, a refreshed interface, and more ways to play classic games on iPhone and iPad.

Phones         3 days ago

Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak breakthrough shows what AI can do, but it’s not a one-click hack

A developer has demonstrated a software-based Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak with help from OpenAI's Codex. The breakthrough enables system-level experimentation and game modding, but the exploit remains tethered and isn't a simple route to custom firmware.

News         4 days ago

Quntis Monitor Light Bar Glow review: I skipped the BenQ tax and found a new favorite

The Quntis Glow ML215 monitor light bar offers bright desk lighting, CRI 95, ambient backlighting, and wireless controls. Here's how it performs.

Reviews         October 18

A new US bill could finally stop publishers from taking away games players paid for

A proposed bill from US Representative Ritchie Torres could give gamers stronger ownership rights, including the ability to keep playing games after their online servers shut down. But the Power To The Players Act still has a long way to go.

News         October 18

Five years later, Inscryption is finally bringing its creepy card game to mobile

Five years after its PC debut, Inscryption is finally coming to mobile. The developers have confirmed the port but aren't planning new DLC

News         October 18

NVIDIA thinks the CPU industry chased too many cores, and AI agents are bringing single-core speed back

NVIDIA says the data-center CPU industry spent years prioritizing core counts and throughput over single-threaded performance. As AI agents take on more complex tasks, the company believes that balance needs to change, and its Vera CPU is designed to make the case.

News         October 18

JLab JBuds Mini ANC review: Tiny earbuds serve more niceties than I expected

The JLab JBuds Mini ANC deliver impressive sound, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life for $43. Here's how they perform in real-world testing.

Reviews         October 18

WhatsApp wants to make stickers louder and chats a little less cramped

WhatsApp could soon let Android users create stickers with custom audio, remove sticker outlines, and enjoy a redesigned two-line compose box. All three features remain in development.

Phones         October 18

The PS6 could cost over $1000 because, apparently, gaming wasn’t expensive enough

The PlayStation 6 could become Sony's most expensive console yet. A hardware insider claims its RAM and SSD alone cost over $680, raising concerns about a $1,000-plus launch price.

News         October 18

Nvidia says the RTX 5090 is alive. Its availability begs to differ

Nvidia insists the GeForce RTX 5090 will continue shipping despite rumours of a production halt. However, severe shortages, disappearing listings, and prices as high as $8,500 tell a different story.

News         October 17

Qualcomm says Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 isn’t overheating, despite Galaxy S27 Ultra rumours

Qualcomm has dismissed reports that its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheats during Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra testing. But questions remain about the chip's sustained performance.

Phones         October 17

Apple is tightening App Store rules to stop AI apps from digitally undressing people

Apple has strengthened its App Store guidelines to target AI nudify apps, requiring developers to prevent nonconsensual intimate imagery and cracking down on apps that hide harmful features until after approval.

Phones         October 17

Tesla’s wild new Roadster comes with a deep range cut

Tesla's next-generation Roadster now promises over 300 miles of range, a major reduction from the 620 miles originally advertised in 2017. Here's why the change matters.

Cars         October 16

Xbox Series X can now run Nintendo Switch games, thanks to emulation

An experimental Nintendo Switch emulator appears to be running on Xbox Series X through Developer Mode. Early footage shows several Nintendo games booting, but much remains unknown about performance and compatibility.

News         October 16

DigUp lets users find Mac files by describing them, not remembering their names

DigUp uses Google's EmbeddingGemma 2 to find photos, PDFs, recordings and videos through natural-language searches. The free, open-source Mac app processes everything locally.

News         October 13

BYD’s new $35,200 electric sedan goes 626 miles and fully charges in just 9 minutes

BYD's new Da Han EV is a flagship electric sedan with up to 626 miles of CLTC range, a 102.3kWh battery and ultra-fast charging that takes the battery from 10% to 97% in nine minutes.

Cars         October 13

Facebook wants users to train its algorithm instead of fighting it

Facebook's new Your Algorithm feature lets users tell its AI what they want to see more or less of, updating Feed and Reels recommendations in real time.

News         October 13

I get what a Googlebook is. I just don’t get why I need it.

Googlebook is Google's ambitious attempt to reinvent the laptop around Gemini and AI. After spending time with it, I'm impressed by what it can do — but still unsure why anyone needs it.

Features         October 4

Qualcomm thinks AI agents are ready. But are we ready to trust them?

Qualcomm believes AI agents are ready for the next big leap, with Snapdragon providing the local compute and orchestration needed to make agentic AI more useful, private and personal.

Features         October 4

OpenAI CEO says AI will cause some bad things, but the benefits are worth it

Sam Altman says the world should accept some bad things happening because of AI, arguing that its benefits outweigh certain risks while rejecting catastrophic outcomes.

News         October 4

Google Pixel 12 just leaked, and the display changes are quite interesting

The first major Google Pixel 12 leak reveals four models, new display resolutions and early clues about Google’s 2027 Pixel lineup.

Phones         October 4

GTA 6 is apparently going all-in on blood, drugs and mayhem

A briefly published PEGI rating for GTA 6 reportedly reveals detailed decapitation, frequent drug use, sex scenes and other mature content.

News         October 4

I tried Xiaomi’s 18 Pro and Pro Max, and they’re playing a different flagship game

I tried the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max at Snapdragon Summit. Here are my first impressions of the design, cameras, rear display, performance and privacy display.

Phones         September 28

I tried Snap’s SPECS, and AR glasses finally started making sense

I tried Snap SPECS at Snapdragon Summit. Here are my first impressions of the AR glasses, including the display, comfort, hand tracking, gaming, audio, and battery.

Features         September 28

I saw Microsoft Surface laptops with the Snapdragon X2, and this is what AI PCs should feel like

I tried Microsoft’s new Snapdragon Surface laptops and saw local AI, Ink Canvas, haptics and Copilot turn creative workflows into surprisingly seamless experiences.

Features         September 23