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Aura Ink frame review: the most lifelike digital photo frame I've tested
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Virgin River season 7 review: full of love and a lacklustre series finale
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Wahoo KICKR Run Treadmill review: One of the most impressive indoor experiences money can buy – if you have the budget
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MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ review: an impressive 2-in-1, but there are a few drawbacks
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Rooster review: this HBO Max series is a great character-driven comedy
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Project Hail Mary review: Ryan Gosling's new sci-fi movie is a mesmerizing and profoundly moving near-masterpiece
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Sennheiser CX 80U review: a brilliant pair of budget-friendly wired earbuds
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This rugged Android phone has a pop-out action cam that looks a lot like a GoPro
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‘He is a once-in-a-thousand-years kind of person’: Tim Cook explains how the Steve Jobs reality distortion field convinced him to join Apple
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TechRadar dealsThe best Visible Wireless deals and coupon codes for March 2026
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I tested the iPhone 17e, and I'm convinced it's an even better-value iPhone
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We've just got our first full and official look at the OnePlus 15T
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Forget the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the still-great Galaxy S25 is currently $450 off at Mint Mobile
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Laptops & Computing
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1727, Thursday, March 12
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Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus CPUs promise a big boost for PC gamers
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Why does the MacBook Air M5 keyboard look different? Blame your iPhone
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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, March 12 (game #1508)
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, March 12 (game #739)
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CD Projekt Red and Nvidia are teaming up to transform the future of PC gaming
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The MacBook Neo isn't just cheap — it's cheaper and easier to repair too
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Meta’s Moltbook deal means social media will fill with even more bots talking to each other
Meta’s purchase of Moltbook, a social network built for AI agents, suggests the internet may soon contain even more bots talking to each other.
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Claude was down for many — here's everything we know
Having Claude issues? You're not alone — Anthropic says it's investigating an "active issue".
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Thinking of quitting ChatGPT? Make sure you do these 3 things first
People quitting ChatGPT after OpenAI’s Pentagon deal should export their data, copy their memories, and delete their chats before closing their account.
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I tested Shazam in ChatGPT – and it makes creating playlists frictionless
Apple’s Shazam has arrived inside ChatGPT, allowing users to identify songs and turn them into playlists.
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Grok sparks backlash with vulgar soccer posts
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is facing backlash after users prompted it to produce vulgar comments about historic soccer tragedies and rival clubs.
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Apple
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Why does the MacBook Air M5 keyboard look different? Blame your iPhone
Apple has quietly done a minor design refresh on the MacBook Air keyboard, prioritizing images over words.
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The MacBook Neo isn't just cheap — it's cheaper and easier to repair too
Apple's new MacBook Neo is collecting praise, and we're learning more about its build and even the costs of repairs — and it's looking more attractive all the time.
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What is the release date for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 3 on Apple TV?
Want to know when you can watch episode 3 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2? Inquire within.
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I tested Shazam in ChatGPT – and it makes creating playlists frictionless
Apple’s Shazam has arrived inside ChatGPT, allowing users to identify songs and turn them into playlists.
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Only the best phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus
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Streaming
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New Spider-Man 4 trailer release rumor sparks fresh wave of excitement among MCU fans
The first trailer for Spider-Man 4 might be released very soon — here's why I'm cautiously optimistic that this rumor has some weight to it.
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Get 60+ Spanish channels for $29.99 with DIRECTV's new deal
Score big with Spanish TV! Save on DIRECTV’s MiEspañol Pack + Free ViX Premium
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Virgin River season 7 review: full of love and a lacklustre series finale
Virgin River season 7 is the steamiest in hit Netflix show’s history — but frustratingly, it’s not a patch on the whirlwind wedding wildness of season 6.
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Virgin River season 7 ending explained and season 8 predictions
The season 6 finale left us with five huge cliffhangers — but the ending of Virgin River season 7 is almost a completely different story.
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Check out these 3 new Disney+ shows to stream in March
Daredevil Born Again season 2 leads the biggest new Disney+ movies to stream in March.
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TVs
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Sonos' CEO is cool about Dolby Atmos FlexConnect muscling in on his turf
Analysis: Sonos already has the tech it needs for 3D sound, but there's one big missing piece
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Here my 6 picks from Gruv's 3 for $39 4K Blu-ray sale, which I've tested
Gruv's 3 for $39 4K Blu-ray sale is incredible value and it features some of the best 4K discs I've tested!
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Hisense's 2026 mid-range mini-LED TV comes in sizes up to 116 inches
Hisense says people want ever-bigger TVs, so it's making big mini-LEDs for 2026
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I tested LG’s most hardcore Dolby Atmos FlexConnect setup, and it's superb
The LG Immersive Quad Suite is one of the most immersive sound systems I’ve ever tested, but I still wouldn’t recommend it to everyone — here’s why.
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Amazon's cheap 4K streaming stick drops to under $20 for the first time
A record-low price for Amazon's new and basic 4K streaming stick
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Here are my 5 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of March 2026
There are plenty of new and exciting 4K Blu-rays coming in March 2026, but I've picked my personal top 5 I can't wait to test.
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The first Star Wars trilogy is coming to Blu-ray again, but with a catch
'A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...' was the last time we got the theatrical cut of Star Wars at home — could that be changing?
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'If anyone can make open earbuds work, it'd be Skullcandy': these new sports-specific buds could dethrone the Shokz — and cost half as much
The Skullcandy Push 540 Open combine old-school tools with Skullcandy magic, and it could give them the gumption to take on the Shokz as our favorite open earbuds.
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Burson's Stellar headphone amps promise head-fi heaven in spacecraft-inspired Star Wars style
Burson's new Stellar Series promises high-end headphone amplification in a more compact and accessible form
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Spotify says it's saved the music industry, but not everyone is convinced
Spotify has revealed its 2025 revenue and payouts, but lesser-known artists are still struggling to make a living.
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Sonos has finally fixed one of its app's major annoyances on Android
If you're a user of the Sonos Android app, you can once again control playback and volume from the notification shade and lock screen.
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OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro: hard to say, hopefully easy to listen to
The OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro are officially on their way and according to early teases from the company, bass and ANC are the names of the game.
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'It's massive': why the leaked Lenovo tablet with a huge JBL speaker on the back actually makes a lot of sense
Business up front, party in the back
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Sonos launches 2 new speakers, and CEO Tom Conrad tells us all about them
Sonos CEO Tom Conrad talks me through the new Sonos Play and the impressively cheap Sonos Era 100 SL.
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Health & Fitness
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Wahoo KICKR Run Treadmill review: One of the most impressive indoor experiences money can buy – if you have the budget
The Wahoo KICKR Run gets five stars for performance, but high cost prevents complete perfection.
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Garmin and Peloton devices now properly sync in both directions
Peloton activities now properly sync to the Garmin app, plugging a gap that has existed for months.
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The Apple Watch Series 11 just hit a record-low price in Amazon's Spring Sale
You can score one of Apple's most recent wearables for less than $/£300 in Amazon's Spring Sale, and it's even better than Black Friday.
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Cameras
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Aura Ink frame review: the most lifelike digital photo frame I've tested
An altogether different type of digital photo frame, the Aura Ink features a natural E Ink display and 3-month battery life.
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Camcorders are back – but read this before backing the $200 Yashica Journey 4K
Budget camera maker 'Yashica' looks to revive cheap handicams with its new 'Journey', which shoots 4K video, 8K stills, has a flip out touchscreen and costs less than $300
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DJI Avata 360 is official — here are 3 reasons I’m psyched for its arrival
After months of rumors, DJI's Avata 360 is official, and we know the hour the 360 degree, 8K drone will land
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This rugged Android phone has a pop-out action cam that looks a lot like a GoPro
The phone has been shown off in prototype form and we're expecting a launch in the middle of 2026.
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Home
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Aura Ink frame review: the most lifelike digital photo frame I've tested
An altogether different type of digital photo frame, the Aura Ink features a natural E Ink display and 3-month battery life.
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The Philips Café Aromis has 50 drink presets, and a virtual barista built right in
This premium coffee maker can adjust its own internal brew settings to fine-tune your drinks — no barista knowledge or experience necessary.
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15 quirky Ikea lamps to instantly brighten up your space
Everyone's obsessed with Ikea's new donut light, but these alternatives also deserve their chance to shine.
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I'm a certified barista, and these are my top 3 Smeg espresso machines
I test espresso machines for a living, and these three stylish models will bring a touch of Italian chic to your kitchen counter.
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Best wildlife photography camera 2025: top cameras for capturing nature, tested and rated
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The best Kindle in 2026
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Get 60+ Spanish channels for $29.99 with DIRECTV's new deal
Score big with Spanish TV! Save on DIRECTV’s MiEspañol Pack + Free ViX Premium
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VPN deal of the week: Want to save beyond the Amazon Spring Sale? Get up to £50 in Amazon gift cards with a NordVPN plan for a limited time
You've not got long left to save even more on Amazon
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The all-new iPad Air M4 is officially available to order today — and Amazon already has an impressive $40 discount
The all-new iPad Air M4 is officially available to order, and Amazon already has an impressive $40 discount, which is the best deal you can find.
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A free VPN has shot to second in Australia's iOS App Store rankings after the arrival of age verification — but here's the VPN you should get instead
Australians are turning to VPNs to secure their sensitive data, but not always using the most secure solution
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The Apple Watch Series 11 just hit a record-low price in Amazon's Spring Sale
You can score one of Apple's most recent wearables for less than $/£300 in Amazon's Spring Sale, and it's even better than Black Friday.
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Worried about Australian age verification measures? I've found the cheapest way to secure your personal data for years to come
New legislation is raising eyebrows, but there's some great ways to stay secure
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Meta promo codes for Mar 2026 |
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New Windows 11 update goes big on fixes and reliability upgrades
Microsoft continues to deliver its promised Windows 11 fixes in a new update that improves reliability in many ways.
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Windows 11's new internet speed test is just a simple link to Bing.com
Windows 11's new internet speed test has left people longing for Windows 8 — that's how badly Microsoft has dropped the ball here.
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Windows 11 gets an easy way to access dark mode, and a fix for 'flashbangs'
Annoying white flashes are still hanging around in Windows 11 for some users, but hopefully not for much longer.
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A Samsung exec has teased more details about its forthcoming XR glasses
It looks increasingly likely that we'll see the Samsung XR glasses before the end of the current year.
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Microsoft confirms its next Xbox, Project Helix, will go out to studios next year — 'We plan to ship alpha versions of the hardware to developers beginning in 2027'
Microsoft has shared new details about its next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, and confirmed it will be in developers' hands sooner than expected.
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Nintendo Virtual Boy review: don’t buy this awful Nintendo Switch 2 add-on
The Nintendo Virtual Boy was a flop on its first go around in the 90s, and in 2026, it isn’t any better as a Nintendo Switch accessory.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, March 12 (game #1005)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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CD Projekt Red and Nvidia are teaming up to transform the future of PC gaming
Nvidia is bringing RTX Mega Geometry foliage to Witcher 4 – here’s why it’s more than just a cool name.
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VPN deal of the week: Want to save beyond the Amazon Spring Sale? Get up to £50 in Amazon gift cards with a NordVPN plan for a limited time
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I tried Australia's favorite VPN for 24 hours — and it's only a few improvements away from being a superb free VPN
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Australians are downloading these 3 VPNs right now, we find 1 of them a little concerning
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How to tell if your kids are using a VPN - and should you be worried?
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Google killed its dark web scanner, but NordVPN’s upgraded tool is here to fill the void
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VPNs surge in Australia as mandatory age verification for adult content begins
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Australia 'Swiss cheese-like age verification' may lead to a VPN ban, and digital safety is at risk
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'AI is the Computer': Perplexity reveals Personal Computer, a cloud-based AI agent running on your Mac
Perplexity has announced its Mac mini-based Personal Computer AI assistant, and it can run your computer for you.
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The best 3D printer deal so far: Save big on the 'exceptionally good' Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo that impressed our 3D printing expert with its detail and accuracy
A big price-cut in the US and UK make this multi-color enclosed CoreXY 3D printer the one to beat right now.
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Future-proof your PC with this Ryzen 7 9850X3D bundle deal: Save $509 and pack an X870 motherboard and 64GB of RAM into your creator rig
Plus you get a $56 gaming mouse and Crimson Desert free.
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OpenAI reportedly building a GitHub alternative after saying Microsoft-owned platform is 'not yet meeting our expectations'
OpenAI is developing a private code repository following frequent GitHub outages, aiming to improve workflow reliability under AI-driven workloads.
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