Best of 2016

We spent much of this year trying out various virtual reality games on a variety of platforms. With Oculus putting the finishing Touch on the Rift as it launches its excellent motion controllers, there have been some big changes in our picks for the best VR games.

Here's our selection of the best drones available now for less than US$250, that offer a little something more than just the sheer thrill of flying.​​

For many people nowadays, a workout isn’t a workout unless it’s tracked, logged and shared. But with so many fitness tracking devices available, it can be hard to choose the right one. Here we look at some of the best activity and fitness trackers available in 2016.

Smartphones aren’t cheap, but if you’re looking for a holiday gift that toes the line between exciting and practical, they could be the answer. Read on for New Atlas’ take on the best smartphones of 2016.

It seems like almost every toy now comes with a companion app. So, unless you like never seeing your smartphone, or enjoy having your tablet battery drained, it might be time your kid had a tablet of their own. Here we look at some of the best tablets for children available in 2016.

New Atlas hands out awards for the best VR headsets of 2016.

While they are facing increasing competition from mirrorless cameras, traditional DSLRs still have a lot to offer photographers looking to up their game. Here we look at 6 of the best DSLR cameras for beginner photographers.

While one brand probably springs to mind when shopping for an action camera, there are plenty of others also worth considering. Here New Atlas looks at a selection of the best action cameras available in 2016.

If you want to step up your photography from a smartphone or compact, a mirrorless camera is a solid bet and offers a good balance of portability and image quality. But which one should you opt for? Here we look at some of the best mirrorless cameras available for beginners in 2016.

With so many portable chargers out there, finding the right one can be a daunting task. From pocket-sized boosters to beasts that power everything under the sun to those powered by the sun, we’ve gathered some of our favorite portable chargers.​

Toys need to be fun, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be educational too, and there are some great examples around at the moment that teach things like coding, making and design skills. Here we look at some of the best educational tech toys which are going to be available for Christmas 2016.