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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 review: Unequivocally the best mainline Galaxy Watch in ages
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The Philips Hue Play Wall Washer transformed my home cinema setup, and it makes a perfect wake-up light, too
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The Asus Zenbook S 16 is built from a mysterious new material - but does this space-age laptop live up to the hype?
Asus and AMD team up to knock it out of the park with the new Zenbook S 16, boasting a powerful Ryzen AI processor and fantastic design - I just wish the battery was a little better.
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I watched Freakier Friday and the new Disney movie is the most deliciously entertaining love letter to Lindsay Lohan I could ask for
Don’t wanna grow up, I wanna get out… to see Freakier Friday all over again. It was never going to be a cinematic masterpiece, but it’s a 2000s girl’s dream come true.
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Weapons review: the new horror movie’s scariest moment happens in broad daylight and that’s why it’s my favorite film of 2025
Weapons is being released in theaters this week and horror fans who loved Barbarian are in for an even bigger treat.
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‘Alien: Earth’ review: a facehugging delight that hatches a big surprise or two for fans of the long-running sci-fi horror franchise
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This 10,000mAh power brick is incredibly small and impressively sweet-colored – and yes, we want one
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Google's latest security patch finally fixes a months-old bug, and a 'critical' security flaw
If you have a Google Pixel phone make sure you’ve downloaded the latest security patch.
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The Google Pixel 10 could use Gemini to teach you how to take better photos, and even as an AI skeptic, I’m excited to try it
The Google Pixel 10 series could come with a new feature called Camera Coach, which would use Gemini AI to help you take better photos.
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Don’t buy an Apple Watch Ultra – a new Ultra 3 model is coming with a display upgrade, according to this new iOS 26 leak
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The iPhone 17 has a rumored launch date – here are 5 big changes to expect
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Samsung confirms the Galaxy S25 will get One UI 8 in September – though Galaxy Watch owners have a longer wait
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr Ultra 2025: which flip foldable is best?
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1510, Thursday, August 7
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Dell's massive back-to-school laptop sale has landed – I've hand-picked the 6 best deals for students
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Apple Labor Day sales 2025: early deals now available on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods
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A "political blackmail" – the EU Parliament is pressing for new mandatory scanning of your private chats
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Windows XP Crocs are so real, we just can't stand it – but we love the Clippy Jibbitz
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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, August 7 (game #1291)
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, August 7 (game #522)
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A new Apple TV 4K is still coming this year, says report – but of the rumored changes, only one is exciting to me
A new Apple TV is always welcome, but don't expect anything game-changing
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Apple Labor Day sales 2025: early deals now available on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods
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Don’t buy an Apple Watch Ultra – a new Ultra 3 model is coming with a display upgrade, according to this new iOS 26 leak
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Guess the movie from just emojis – try the TechRadar AI Challenge!
Can you name the famous movie from a description made up entirely of emojis?
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5 new Prime Video movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes I recommend streaming in August 2025
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With Wednesday season 2 out on Netflix today, how well do you remember season 1? Take our quiz
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BritBox TV shows just dropped on HBO Max – here are 5 British gems I recommend streaming first
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When will Foundation season 3 episode 5 be released on Apple TV+?
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UpdatedThe best soundbars for all budgets, all tested by us
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A new Apple TV 4K is still coming this year, says report – but of the rumored changes, only one is exciting to me
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Yamaha’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar wants to make Samsung’s 3D sound look pitiful – this speaker setup is wild
Yamaha takes the Gillette approach with its latest Atmos soundbar, and adds more upfiring drivers for more precise sound
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‘Don’t call it a soundbar’: KEF’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar is more than meets the eye
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Save $270 on one of the best budget TVs you can buy on Amazon
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Already got back into hi-fi thanks to vinyl? This CD player and Bluetooth streamer combo is the perfect next upgrade, especially if you're into head-fi
Vinyl gets the audiophile attention, but CDs still sound great and often cost less
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Sony might be looking to end WH-1000XM4 vs XM5 vs XM6 confusion with new ‘1000X The Collexion’ headphones – but it could just make things worse
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These affordable and well-rated Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are a steal at $149
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These glossy high-end tower speakers boast a 3.5-way design to bring the bass and cost as much as a full-size sedan
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UpdatedThe best over-ear headphones for all budgets, tested by our experts
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Amazon has slashed the price of these top-rated headphones and earbuds – here are the 12 best deals I'd buy from $38
I've searched through all the headphones deals in the Amazon back-to-school sale and picked out the 12 best offers worth buying.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 review: Unequivocally the best mainline Galaxy Watch in ages
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'Your sleep tracking just got more accurate,' that's why your Fitbit now says you're awake more in the night
“Your sleep tracking just got more accurate,” according to Fitbit, this is the first in a “series of upcoming improvements” to sleep tracking.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch8 vs Garmin Venu X1: which one logged my run better?
I just ran with the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 on one wrist, and the Garmin Venu X1 on the other.
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DJI Osmo 360 vs Insta360 X5: the premium 360 cameras battle it out in a hands-on test
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DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks reveal potential specs and design, but one big question remains
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I test digital photo frames for a living and I can tell you firsthand – when it comes to screen sizes, bigger isn’t always better
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UpdatedThe best drip coffee maker 2025: delicious, fuss-free coffee, fast
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'Clients are increasingly looking for unique, human creativity' - research finds demand for creative freelancers is surging despite AI going mainstream
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Google urgently patches major Qualcomm security flaw hitting Android phones - so make sure you update now
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World's cheapest 5K monitor has gone on preorder for only $570 - KTC H27P3 paves the way for 'affordable' 10K virtual display
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