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The Ultimate Guide to Apple ArcadeOur definitive guide to the Apple Arcade service with everything that you need to know.
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What is Apple Arcade? Everything you need to know about the gaming service included with your One subscriptionOur ultimate breakdown of everything that you need to know about the Apple Arcade service.
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UpdatedApple Arcade review: worth it in 2026?Apple Arcade has been out for almost seven years. Here’s how it stacks up today.
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What kind of iPhone gamer are you? Find out in our quizFind out what kind of gamer you are, and get some bespoke Apple Arcade game recommendations, with our quiz.
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I played all 279 Apple Arcade games — here are the eight best, from genius quick puzzlers to addictive life simsThe eight best Apple Arcade games right now.
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Apple Arcade is packed with console-quality games, but you'll need a compatible controller to get the best from them. Here are my recommendationsThese are the controllers I've been using to test Apple Arcade throughout the week.
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Apple Arcade is a joyful reminder of when mobile gaming was about fun, not emptying your walletBrowsing Apple Arcade feels like going back in time to the early App Store in the best possible way.
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Android users express frustration as Google Assistant is replaced by GeminiGoogle Assistant is soon set to be replaced by Gemini, and Android fans are unhappy with the change.
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Harry and Meghan are right about Grok after Minnesota's banHarry and Meghan are right to criticize Grok after its pushback against Minnesota's new law protecting children from abusive AI deepfakes
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I saw Reddit arguing that Google’s AI image generator had got worseFollowing up on a Reddit conversation about AI image generators I investigate how Nano Banana 2 compares to ChatGPT at image generation.
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Gemini Spark is a reason to give Google's AI ecosystem another lookGemini Spark is designed to take on longer-running tasks that continue in the background and now it is part of the Chrome browser, so here's how it works.
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Google now lets you sync Fitbit health data to Apple Health on iOSFitbit data saved in Google Health can now be synced to Apple Health on iOS.
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Disney+ could soon get a free tier — and it’s about much more than streamingDisney is exploring a free tier for Disney+ that could bring in more viewers while transforming the service into a larger digital hub for the company.
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Dolby Vision 2 HDR is arriving on certain Hisense TVs — here's what you need to knowDolby Vision 2 is available on select Hisense TVs right now, and it's rolling out to more models in the coming weeks.
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Marantz's new Dolby Atmos AV receivers bring up to 7.4.4 channels of surround soundMarantz's gorgeous home theater AVRs get a brand-new DAC, Dirac for everyone, and better gaming support — and come in a range of prices
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Samsung's next-gen HDR10+ Advanced is launching on Prime Video this monthPrime Video and Samsung are launching HDR10+ Advanced in August 2026 for selected content on the streaming service
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Buying GuideThe best TVs for sound: from Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and moreThe best TVs for sound bring you theater-style audio to match their picture performance without adding soundbars or the hassle of a surround system.
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Star Trek fans shouldn't worry about Blu-ray, 4K and DVD releases being dropped for digitalWith a Blu-ray, 4K and DVD release date for Starfleet Academy season 1 hanging in the balance, should Star Trek fans be worried about physical access? Not according to Jeri Ryan.
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When I look at Bose's new headphones, there's only one iconic character I see...The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are here — and despite boasting several upgrades over the 2023 models, they're actually cheaper.
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User shares $5 fix for AirPods Pro slipping out while running and chewingThis AirPods owner bought liquid silicone earbud replacement tips, and they've never looked back.
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AI music giant Suno is coming for vinylThe new service allows users to press their prompt-generated tracks onto vinyl records and even create album artwork.
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CMF's first clip-on open buds land, with low pricing and none of Nothing's elite surveillance techIf the Nothing sub-brand's inaugural clip-style open earbuds can ace the ‘three point fit’ idea, I predict a class-leading set of LDAC-toting buds — especially for this crazy low price
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Syitren RM1 is a transparent CD player designed to display internal mechanicsSyitren's new CD player is equal parts music player and live art display, and it looks like it came straight from an art gallery.
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I've found 7 of the best Sony headphones and earbuds on sale right now at Amazon — deals from $23Amazon is running a big sale on Sony headphones and earbuds, so I've searched through all of the offers and picked out the 7 deals that I'd buy, with prices starting at $23.
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The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C buds to audiophile monitorsStill craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.
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Samsung’s cheap Fitbit Air rival just leaked, but we have so many questionsDetails of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 wearable have leaked in FCC regulatory filings.
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I stopped looking for the perfect meditation app and built my own using AII couldn't find a meditation timer app I liked, so I built my own with Google AI Studio and it did it in under 5 minutes.
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DJI Mic Mini 2S vs Mic Mini 2: 5 key upgrades explainedDJI has launched the Mic Mini 2S, building on the Mic Mini 2 with internal recording, four-transmitter connectivity, AI-powered noise canceling, and a redesigned charging case.
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GoBirding Vision Master review: an ambitious AI spotting scopeThe GoBirding Vision Master's on-device bird recognition impresses, but shaky autofocus and stabilization issues hold it back.
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Lavazza has made the smallest coffee machine I've ever used, and it brews delicious espressoLavazza's A Modo Mio Jolie Evo is a super compact espresso machine, and very reasonably priced, but its plastic capsules are harder to recycle than I'd like.
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The Base Core home battery helps you beat outages and supports the gridBase Power just raised $1 billion for its Base Core battery, amid a significant uptick in home energy solutions.
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Looking for that perfect gaming laptop for college? These are the 5 best deals I've seen anywhere — with discounts of up to $700Forget the rest — these are the 5 gaming laptop deals students should check out if they're headed to college
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Here are the places smart glasses are banned as privacy concerns growAs EU regulators consider smart glasses restrictions, here are the countries with intelligent eyewear bans.
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Please don’t buy cheap Meta Ray-Ban alternatives — here’s whyThere are too many reasons you shouldn’t buy cheap Meta Ray-Ban alternatives.
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Windows 11 isn't spying on you via a new process, but wider issues remainWindows 11 process sparks controversy and user accusations of 'spying,' which are false — but still point to a wider issue around privacy for Microsoft.
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Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 run better with 8GB of RAM'There needs to be a mechanism to prevent this from happening': Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 run better on 8GB, but users complain something else needs fixing — rogue software installs.
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We could finally be getting the next GTA 6 trailer as Rockstar announces a special 'extended look' that will premiere on... Netflix?Rockstar Games has announced that a special extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 will premiere on Netflix later this month.
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Sony is reportedly putting ‘important notice’ labels on PS5 consoles — warning buyers that disc production ends in 2028Sony is reportedly notifying consumers of its decision to end physical disc production in less than two years, with new labels on PS5 consoles.
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Resident Evil Requiem's Leon and Grace will co-host the Future Games Show: 'Whether you’re into pulse-pounding horror, samurai adventures or anything in between, we’ve got first looks, exciting reveals and plenty of surprises in store'The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 has found its co-hosts in Resident Evil Requiem actors Nick Apostolides and Angela Sant’Albano.
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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni offers a souped-up, 2026 upgrade for my beloved Nova Pro Wireless and is perfect for multiplatform gamersAfter a couple of months with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni, it’s proved a worthy successor to the Nova Pro Wireless, but I’m torn on which one to recommend
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Buggy microcontrollers making up some of the world's most important servers can be easily backdooredResearchers found more than a dozen new flaws plaguing baseboard management controllers.
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Good news for PC builders —Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM gets a nice discountWe can't stop those outrageous memory price hikes, but this deal on Corsair's most popular RAM kit softens the blow.
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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 workstation gets a huge $2,530 discountDesktop-class power for tackling demanding creative and technical tasks, it's number one pick for engineering students and graphics-heavy pro use.
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