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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses review: the best AI wearable, but still not perfect
The new Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are the AI wearable you should buy right now, but not everyone needs a pair.
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Pentax 17 review: a modern analog charmer
The Pentax 17 is a half-frame compact film camera with plenty of charm and some neat design touches, if you can stomach the price.
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Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 review: a solid if unspectacular 1080p gaming laptop
The Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 impresses with solid 1080p performance and good build quality, but has a few drawbacks for its price that means it's not as encompassing as it could have been.
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Nutribullet Magic Bullet Portable Blender review
It looks more like a water bottle than a blender, but is the Nutribullet Magic Bullet Portable Blender the ideal on-the-go gadget?
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Monitor Audio Studio 89 review: poised, informative stereo speakers with detail and dynamism in equal measure
Monitor Audio has deployed as much of its hard-earned elite knowledge as possible in a more affordable standmount speaker pair with a resonant model name.
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Asus ROG Phone 8 review: drops the ball on key gaming features
The Asus ROG Phone 8 costs a lot and has some solid features, but a lack of refinement makes it hard to recommend for gaming.
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Astell & Kern HC4 review: a petite but powerful DAC that sometimes oversteps the mark
The A&K HC4 can turn your smartphone into an open, detailed listen – but in a saturated market, it isn't always the perfect solution.
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Phones
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: expect the flipping phone to be the most improved
In the showdown of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, we expect the flip phone to offer the most significant upgrades.
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Nothing fully reveals the CMF Phone 1’s design and camera specs – and it looks like a budget beauty
The new Nothing CMF Phone 1 boasts a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display and customizable attachments.
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Next-gen contactless payments are coming to iPhones and Android – here's what's new
A new kind of smartphone contactless payment called Multi-Purpose Tap could help reduce friction in our shopping lives.
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How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024
Here's how to watch the second Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of 2024 as it happens.
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The Pixel 8a could miss out on one of the best Android 15 audio upgrades
Bluetooth Auracast is tipped to show up in Android 15, but it might not be rolling out to every compatible handset.
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iPhone 16 tipped to match the iPhone 16 Pro's chip, but could miss out on OLED screen boost
Reports indicate that every iPhone 16 will get an A18-series chip – but better OLED displays may be exclusive to the Pro phones.
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New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 leaks hint at fresh design and several spec bumps
We've got further leaks around the flip foldable from Samsung, which is now only a week away from launching.
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Laptops & Computing
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Windows 11 is poised to finally become more popular than Windows 10 – at least with PC gamers
Latest Steam hardware survey indicates that Windows 11 will soon become the most prevalent OS on the gaming platform.
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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses review: the best AI wearable, but still not perfect
The new Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are the AI wearable you should buy right now, but not everyone needs a pair.
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The Apple Vision Pro is finally getting Quest 3-like controllers for VR gaming
The Apple Vision Pro is getting familiar VR controllers in the form of the Surreal Touch handsets.
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WordPerfect and Bruce Bastian set the template for all word processors to come
You may never have used WordPerfect, but it played a starring role in the global adoption of computer-based word processing.
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Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 review: a solid if unspectacular 1080p gaming laptop
The Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 impresses with solid 1080p performance and good build quality, but has a few drawbacks for its price that means it's not as encompassing as it could have been.
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Acemagic X1 unveiled as world’s first dual-screen laptop giving you side-by-side displays – with an unsubtle hint that it’s MacBook-level premium
Acemagic’s X1 is a novel laptop, but there are reasons to be skeptical, and an engraved Steve Jobs quote is one of them.
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Dell is having a massive Black Friday in July sale: here are the 7 deals I'd buy
You can save up to $700 across a range of Alienware, XPS, and Inspiron laptops today in the huge Dell Black Friday in July sale.
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Apple
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iPhone 16 tipped to match the iPhone 16 Pro's chip, but could miss out on OLED screen boost
Reports indicate that every iPhone 16 will get an A18-series chip – but better OLED displays may be exclusive to the Pro phones.
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The last generation Apple iPad Pro falls to a record-low price in the 4th of July sales
The 4th generation 11-inch Apple iPad Pro is on sale for under $600 at Best Buy.
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Turns out, people don’t really want console games on iPhone – but I think that misses the point
iPhones and AAA gaming looks like a swing and a miss, which was probably obvious but misses what makes such a move by Apple interesting.
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The best iPad deals in July 2024
These are all of the best iPad deals that are available now so you can pay the lowest price for one of Apple's premium tablets.
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End of an era: the iPhone X, original HomePod, and first-gen AirPods are all now officially ‘vintage’
The iPhone X, original HomePod, and first-generation AirPods are all now classed as ‘vintage’ by Apple.
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Streaming
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Prime Video movie of the day: The Report is a shocking political thriller
Prime Video is home to The Report, a gripping tale of accountability. Don't miss it while it's streaming now.
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Paramount and Skydance could be the next big streaming giant – here's what that might mean for Paramount Plus
Conversations are still tentative but sources close to the matter have told news outlets that a tentative deal between Paramount and Skydance has been reached.
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Marvel Phase 5: new MCU movies and Disney Plus shows plus known release dates
Here's what we know about every Marvel Phase 5 movie and Disney Plus show that's in the works.
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Disney Plus bundle: what is it and how much does it cost
There's something for Snow White and all seven dwarves with the Disney Plus bundle. Triple the entertainment, get all the details right here.
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3 movies new to Prime Video with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
Here are three new movies to watch on Prime Video with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90% or over.
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TVs
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No need to wait for Prime Day: LG's C3 OLED TV is down to its lowest price ever
There's no need to wait for Prime Day to take advantage of this incredible deal on LG's 65-inch C3 OLED, on sale for a new record-low price.
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The best value TV of 2024 is now even cheaper ahead of Amazon Prime Day
The Hisense U7N was already incredible value upon its release a couple of months ago, and thanks to this early Prime Day deal, it's even more affordable.
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This Sony TV punches well above its weight - and its even cheaper today at Amazon
The Sony 65-inch X90L is one of our favorite mid-range TVs and it's just hit its lowest price this year making it all the more tempting to cinema fans.
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LG's latest super-cool wireless OLED TV is now launching – expect a US and UK release soon
The new LG M4 is a wireless wonder but it's coming with a hefty price premium over the wired LG G4.
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The best 4K Blu-ray players 2024
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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The best 55-inch 4K TVs 2024
Don't settle for less than the best 55-inch 4K TVs, with great pictures, upscaling, interfaces, and audio all in one brilliant package.
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The best 75-inch TVs 2024
The best 75-inch TVs offer a true big-screen experience, with a size befitting the greatest films and the most nail-biting sports matches.
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Audio
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Sonos fans are turning to this alternative app instead of the troubled official one
Could an older third party app be a better fit for your Sonos system?
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Cambridge Audio's first over-ear headphones serve big challenges to Sony and Bose – including a 60-hour battery life
Like their earbuds, Cambridge Audio's headphones promise audio excellence for a decent price – plus Matt Berry on voice prompts.
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Skullcandy's 3 new cheap sporty wireless earbuds have different fit options to suit your ears
Skullcandy announces two new over-ear earbuds and a set of in-ears too
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The best earbuds 2024
Our pick of the best earbuds, including wired, wireless and true wireless devices.
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Apple Music in iOS 18 will get a 'smart crossfade' feature to upgrade your playlists
The new crossfade feature will offer better transitions but won't mess with your favorite albums
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The best AirPods 2024
We put the best AirPods to the test, alongside the best Beats headphones. Take a look at our top Apple headphone picks.
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The best Bluetooth speakers 2024
Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy? Here are the top portable speakers on the market right now.
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Health & Fitness
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Forget drones, DJI could soon hit the trails with a shock move into e-bikes
A new DJI teaser and some social media leaks suggest the drone giant is about to make a surprise leap into e-bikes.
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3 features the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra needs to beat the Apple Watch Ultra
I test smartwatches for a living: here's my Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra wishlist.
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Massive Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra leak reveals their full specs
Find out everything there is to know about the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra smartwatches ahead of their big reveal.
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Cameras
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Scientists make cameras work more like human eyes and this could be good news for future smartphones
Scientists realize that humans see more clearly by moving their eyes, so they built robot eyes to do the same
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Pentax 17 review: a modern analog charmer
The Pentax 17 is a half-frame compact film camera with plenty of charm and some neat design touches, if you can stomach the price.
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Phase One rumors suggest a record-breaking 247MP medium-format camera is on the way
Phase One is rumored to be developing a new 247MP camera which would boast next-level resolution over the best of what's currently available.
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Early Prime Day deal: get this GoPro Hero 12 Black bundle for its lowest ever price
Early Prime Day deals have led to the GoPro Hero 12 Black bundle with all you need down to its lowest price ever at Amazon.
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Home
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Nutribullet Magic Bullet Portable Blender review
It looks more like a water bottle than a blender, but is the Nutribullet Magic Bullet Portable Blender the ideal on-the-go gadget?
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The best hair dryer 2024
We've reviewed the best hair dryers and latest blow dryers from Dyson, GHD and Shark to help you care for your hair. Here are our top picks.
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Shark vacuum cleaner technologies: a handy jargon-buster
QuadClean? DuoFins? MultiFLEX? Here's exactly what Shark's vacuum cleaner jargon means, and which bits you should prioritize.
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Philips Hue's new powerful smart lights can illuminate every nook and cranny in your home
Housing powerful bulbs, each of the six Pillar and Runner spotlights emit bright light and can be controlled via Alexa.
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Buying guides
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The best Xiaomi phones 2024
Looking for a handset that offers impressive features at a low price? These are the best Xiaomi phones available in 2024.
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The best compact cameras for 2024
Our best compact camera for 2024 guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.
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The best hair dryer 2024
We've reviewed the best hair dryers and latest blow dryers from Dyson, GHD and Shark to help you care for your hair. Here are our top picks.
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The best 4K Blu-ray players 2024
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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The best 55-inch 4K TVs 2024
Don't settle for less than the best 55-inch 4K TVs, with great pictures, upscaling, interfaces, and audio all in one brilliant package.
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Updated
The best 75-inch TVs 2024
The best 75-inch TVs offer a true big-screen experience, with a size befitting the greatest films and the most nail-biting sports matches.
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The best 65-inch TV 2024
We pick out the best 65-inch 4K TVs to complete your home theater setup, no matter how much you want to spend.
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Deals
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Early Prime Day deals offer record-breaking discounts on Amazon Fire HD tablets
The Amazon Fire HD tablet is the perfect distraction in many situations, and two of the range is at its lowest price ever.
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4th of July sales 2024: 118 best deals on TVs, laptops, headphones, Apple, and more
The 4th of July sales have officially begun - here's where to get the best deals on appliances, grills, laptops, and many other categories.
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No need to wait for Prime Day: LG's C3 OLED TV is down to its lowest price ever
There's no need to wait for Prime Day to take advantage of this incredible deal on LG's 65-inch C3 OLED, on sale for a new record-low price.
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The best value TV of 2024 is now even cheaper ahead of Amazon Prime Day
The Hisense U7N was already incredible value upon its release a couple of months ago, and thanks to this early Prime Day deal, it's even more affordable.
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Streaming
Disney Plus bundle: what is it and how much does it cost
There's something for Snow White and all seven dwarves with the Disney Plus bundle. Triple the entertainment, get all the details right here.
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This Sony TV punches well above its weight - and its even cheaper today at Amazon
The Sony 65-inch X90L is one of our favorite mid-range TVs and it's just hit its lowest price this year making it all the more tempting to cinema fans.
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NordVPN Coupons for July 2024
Use one of our NordVPN coupons to save on your subscription to the popular VPN service and keep your details private & secure online.
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Sonos Promo Codes for July 2024
Use these Sonos promo codes to save money on the manufacturer's full array of wireless smart speakers, soundbars & home theatre sets.
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LG Promo Codes for July 2024
Celebrate Dads and Grads and save up to 35% off select OLED C3 TV's. Plus, special offers on new Tone free T80 earbudsand BOGO offer on XG5 speakers
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Squarespace Promo Codes for July 2024
These Squarespace promo codes can help you save money on domain names, website hosting & much more.
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Software
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Windows 11 is poised to finally become more popular than Windows 10 – at least with PC gamers
Latest Steam hardware survey indicates that Windows 11 will soon become the most prevalent OS on the gaming platform.
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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses review: the best AI wearable, but still not perfect
The new Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are the AI wearable you should buy right now, but not everyone needs a pair.
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The Apple Vision Pro is finally getting Quest 3-like controllers for VR gaming
The Apple Vision Pro is getting familiar VR controllers in the form of the Surreal Touch handsets.
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WordPerfect and Bruce Bastian set the template for all word processors to come
You may never have used WordPerfect, but it played a starring role in the global adoption of computer-based word processing.
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Buying Guide
Best PC controllers in 2024
Our guide to everything you need to know about the best PC controllers that are available to buy now.
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Best PS5 games 2024 - top PlayStation 5 titles to play right now
If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - everything we know
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is coming, and there's a lot to explore from the next step in the series. Here's when it's coming out.
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Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe - everything we know
There's a lot to learn about Assassin's Creed Codename Hexe, but we've pulled together everything there is to know so far.
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Meet Your Experts
Between them, the TechRadar team have 300 years' experience in tech journalism. Here's why you should trust them.
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Intel unveils optical compute interconnect (OCI), the industry's first fully integrated bidirectional optical I/O chiplet
Intel has unveiled its optical compute interconnect (OCI), the industry's first fully integrated bidirectional optical I/O chiplet.
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“We have won the war on floppy disks" — Japanese government says it has finally eradicated ancient hardware
After stalled digitization progress, Japan claims to have at least removed the floppy disk from its governmental operations.
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Is your antivirus "good enough"? New survey shows more and more are paying for protection — but many of us just don't seem to care
American antivirus habits survey finds almost half use a third-party service.
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Google unveils major new bug bounty program to help boost security across the board
Not all Google vulnerabilities warrant a payout, though.
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