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NewsHow to watch World Cup semi-finals: Free Streams & TV ChannelsHere's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals online for free from anywhere as France take on Spain and England play Argentina.
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The TechRadar guide to World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 is here — enjoy it all with TechRadar.
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NewsHow to watch World Cup 2026 online for free from anywhereHere's how you can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams for free from anywhere in the world.
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NewsHow to watch World Cup 2026 ad-freeHere's how to watch World Cup 2026 ad-free, saving you from the mind-numbing scourge of hydration break ads that eat into the games themselves.
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5 amazing tools built with the new GPT-5.6Sam Altman's invitation to share impressive GPT-5.6 creations attracted lots of strong responses
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The true story of how AI got its own National Day and why it was not 'the normal process'I spoke to the creator of National AI Day, who explained why he created it and what AI means to him and, potentially, the world.
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Windows 11's Copilot app is going to help you 'understand your device'Copilot app's new 'PC insights' feature has been greeted with some skepticism.
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Meta AI image-maker takes on ChatGPT and Nano Banana 2In my battle of image generators, some models understood the assignment better than others.
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Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026Looking for a new laptop and sick of all the jargon? We demystify the specifications that really make a difference in 2026.
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Russians need a VPN to access Google and Apple as unexplained nationwide outages hitRussian internet users awoke to broken connections across Google, Apple, and GitHub websites. While state censors deny involvement, the outages highlight why VPNs are more crucial than ever.
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How to get the iOS 27 public beta and try the new AI-powered Siri
Siri has finally got smarter with iOS 27, and the public beta is out now. Here's how to download it and the best features to try first.
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Apple vs OpenAI lawsuit: 8 bombshell accusations and what they could meanApple's OpenAI lawsuit is full of truly eye-opening accusations that, if true, could doom OpenAI's hardware business and scuttle the partnership between the two companies.
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Apple’s expensive, inflexible app subscriptions need a total overhaul — here's whyApple’s app subscription bundles are too rigid and inflexible. They’re in desperate need of a rethink.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in July 2026New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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Mike Flanagan's Carrie series is getting a modern twist at Prime VideoMike Flanagan has become the king of horror TV shows, and I'm definitely feeling confident about his adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie.
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UpdatedVisionQuest: release date, likely cast, plot rumors, and everything else we know about the Marvel TV show on Disney+VisionQuest is set to be released this October — here's what we know so far about the Paul Bettany-starring TV series.
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Stream new Diane Morgan comedy Ann Droid and these hidden gems on BBC iPlayer this weekDiane Morgan is back with brand-new comedy Ann Droid on BBC iPlayer this week. But while you're there, why not check out these 3 hidden gems you've definitely missed?
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The Batman Part II loses October 2027 release slot amid new launch date setbackThe Robert Pattinson-starring sequel's latest launch delay means we'll have to wait another four months for its arrival.
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UpdatedHow much is a Peacock TV subscription? Plans, bundles, current deals and prices compared to Netflix, Prime Video and moreThis guide breaks down the price of a Peacock subscription, including how much each of its plans cost, what deals are available and how it compares to rivals.
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UpdatedThe best 120Hz 4K TVs, tested for PS5 and Xbox Series XNext-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.
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The Hisense U8QG Mini LED TV was already an 'excellent value' — but this deal at Best Buy knocks $1,200 off one of our favorite TVs of 2025Looking for a big display without breaking the bank? You can't beat this deal on the Hisense U8QG at Best Buy.
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McIntosh’s new AV processor can handle 9.4.4 channels of Dolby Atmos and 7x 4K 120Hz HDMI portsThe McIntosh MX124 is a very flexible AV processor with 17 audio channels and seven 8K HDMI inputs
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Loewe's new OLED TV has 'individually calibrated' panels — and you can pick a custom sound systemLoewe's latest luxury TV, the Antares, comes with a dizzying range of setup options and easy customisation too
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Don't miss Criterion's big half-price sale on 4K Blu-rays at Amazon and Barnes & NobleHalf price on all Criterion discs? Oh god, where do I even start?
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You don't need a 98-inch TV, but you do want one — especially when Best Buy is offering $1,000 off the excellent TCL QM7LIt's a huge TV with an even bigger price cut — get a serious discount on the TCL QM7L Mini LED TV at Best Buy this week.
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Amazon launches a big Fire TV sale — streaming sticks, TVs, and soundbars from $19.99There's a huge Fire TV sale live right now at Amazon, so I've picked out the eight best deals on Fire TV Sticks, Fire TVs, and soundbars that are worth buying today.
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The dream of AirPods with removable batteries is still seemingly out of reach, and it's all because of a new EU rulingApple fans have been clamoring for AirPods with removable batteries to make them repairable, but it's likely not coming any time soon thanks to a new EU ruling.
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Oh no, I am absolutely going to spend money on this Dark Side of the Moon tape player I don't needI already have one of We Are Rewind's players, and yet I still might buy this limited-edition version with the first-ever release of the 50th anniversary Dark Side remaster on tape.
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'Bose features at a non-Bose price, for the first time': Skullcandy launches its most premium headphones ever, getting by with a little help from its friendThe Skullcandy Crusher 1080 feature three Bose-made tools in a non-Bose headphone for the first time (and without the Bose price tag)
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'Could blow Sony's Pro IEMs out the water': Sivga's new wired earbuds look beautiful and are packed full of drivers to turn buyers' headsThe Sivga Lyrebird combine four drivers in a svelte wooden package, one-upping Sony's recent Pro-grade IEMs.
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Marantz' beautiful new stereo amp and matching CD player look like instant classicsMarantz introduces a new generation of affordable audio excellence in the perfect home hi-fi pairing
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Sonos is finally rolling out its long-awaited app redesign with new navigationSonos has announced a key update to its app, and it's rolling out to everybody over the next two weeks
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These bone conduction headphones have a tiny 4K camera for recordingsThe W&O X1 put a recording camera right by your ear, which is great for action cam videos but worrying for privacy.
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We asked Therabody's Chief Science Officer about its new cooling deviceTherabody's Chief Science Officer tells us about the high-tech cooling gadgets his company supplied to England's World Cup squad — which work by cooling the user's palms.
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A celebrity PT recommends this move as the best strength exercise for over 50sDavid Higgins has trained everyone from Margot Robbie and Scarlet Johansson to Richard Madden and Pedro Pascal.
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The 4.5-star-rated Shokz OpenRun Pro drop to a record-low price on AmazonThe Shokz OpenRun Pro are an older model, but they're still some of the best running headphones you can buy — and they're now down to the lowest-ever price.
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I compared the Lumix L10 and Fujifilm X100VI — one stole my heartWhen a camera decision comes down to head versus heart, I know which wins
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Viltrox unveils miraculously small pancake lens with bright f/2.8 apertureViltrox has revealed its new AF 26mm F2.8 EVO lens, which comes in Sony E and Nikon Z-mount versions, measures 23.8mm thick and weighs just 130g.
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UpdatedThe best Canon cameraTrying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite current models for all types of shooting situations and budgets.
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Lomography's new point-and-shoot is like a disposable with double the shot count — it comes pre-loaded with filmThis is possibly the most idiot-proof camera ever made, with instructions literally printed on the body.
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Shark updates its blemish-busting LED mask, and pre-orders are open nowShark's CryoGlow Plus promises 120% better coverage plus the brand's InstaChill Cold technology to help soothe and de-puff
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The new Ninja Crispi Microwave might be the only appliance your kitchen needsMicrowaved food can easily get soggy, but that's not a problem with this new air fryer and microwave combo, packed with useful presets.
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We've tested dozens of different fans — these are our top scorersThe pedestal, tower, desktop and handheld fans that blew our testers away, and will help you keep your cool when things start to hot up.
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It was about time for another deal on the Breville Barista Express at Amazon — one of the best espresso machines we've testedAmazon has discounted the top-rated Breville Barista Express yet again, here's why I find myself tempted to pick up the 4.5-star-rated coffee maker.
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The Google Pixel 11 will be available to preorder on August 12 and the brand is already teasing an 'exclusive offer' — here's what we think it isIt's official: the Google Pixel 11 series will be available to preorder next month — and there's already a rather cryptic deal on offer.
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It was about time for another deal on the Breville Barista Express at Amazon — one of the best espresso machines we've tested
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The Hisense U8QG Mini LED TV was already an 'excellent value' — but this deal at Best Buy knocks $1,200 off one of our favorite TVs of 2025
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8 of the best back-to-school laptop deals for students — my top picks from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and moreHeading to school or college later this year? Some strong laptop deals are already live at retailers right now, so I've picked the best 8 offers I'd buy.
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This bundle deal at Straight Talk gets you a Samsung phone and 12-month unlimited plan for just $250
I think I've found Straight Talk's best prepaid deal yet — this $250 Samsung phone bundle is actually $110 cheaper than buying a plan by itself.
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I tried Android's underrated desktop app, and it's transformed the way I work
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Windows 11 search is being improved across the board, and that's great newsThe search box is being improved across the board, and Microsoft is pleasing the computing crowd once again.
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Dragon's Dogma 2 producer says Capcom is improving performance on PS5 and Xbox ahead of Dark Arisen's launch and that the Switch 2 version is 'exceeding' expectationsDragon's Dogma 2 will see performance improvements with the arrival of Dark Arisen and the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
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You've never seen an Aston Martin like this — legendary car maker reveals SUV designed exclusively for Modern Warfare 4Aston Martin has revealed the Dreadnought, a new SUV designed exclusively for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
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PlayStation has postponed the release of its FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick 'due to unexpected production delays,' says it 'will launch at a later date'PlayStation has issued an update on the release of its FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick, announcing that the hardware has been postponed.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker director isn't worried about the impact of what a delayed next-gen could mean for Rebel Wolves, says 'If we work on the consoles we have right now, it's easier'The Blood of Dawnwalker director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz isn't worried about the impact of what a delayed next-gen could mean for Rebel Wolves.
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Samsung's lightning-fast 990 EVO Plus SSD is on sale at Amazon — with big savings on 1TB and 2TB modelsThe bigger the capacity, the larger the saving
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Thousands of US military beneficiaries have data breached following TRICARE cyberattackTriWest suffers an attack and loses TRICARE data on some 12,000 people.
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6 encrypted portable hard drives and SSDs I trust to keep my data secureThese drives will lock your personal content away from snoopers.
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Zoom patches critical security flaw which could have let hackers hijack accountsZoom finds improper input validation bug, but fortunately sees no evidence of abuse.
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