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The 25 best gadgets we saw at CES 2026
From smart home to home theater to fitness to gaming to laptops – here's the tech you need to know this year.
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Forget the robots, these are the best computing innovations at CES 2026
CES is more than just dancing robots.
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CES 2026 had a surprising phone presence — here are 5 of my top picks
Looks like smartphones are back on the menu at CES 2026: from the Galaxy TriFold to a BlackBerry-style throwback.
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The best projectors of CES 2026: brighter portables, big-screen gaming, and a Dolby Atmos home theater on wheels
CES has become a reliable venue for new projectors, and these were the six most promising models I saw on the show floor.
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CES 20265 best phone accessories of CES 2026 — from the practical to the weird
Loads of exciting smartphone accessories were announced at CES 2026, and these are the very best of them.
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Meet IXI – the amazing eyeglasses with autofocus lenses
IXI's eyeglasses automatically change their focus depending on what you're looking at it. Here's how it works.
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“Everything we have done is still part of the system” — Lego on Smart Bricks
After eight years in development, Lego’s Smart Play system brings custom silicon, sensing, and responsiveness to a familiar form: the Smart Brick. To unpack what that means for the future of physical play, TechRadar spoke with Julia Goldin, Lego’s Chief Product & Marketing Officer, and Tom Donaldson, Head of the Creative Play Lab, at CES 2026.
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I used Meta’s Neural Band to control a car’s screen in a Garmin concept, and it kind of rocked, but not just for the gestures
I tried Meta’s Neural Band inside Garmin’s Unified Cabin car concept, showing how gesture controls could shape future in-car experiences.
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TechRadar Pro, Residential Systems, and TWICE announce CES Picks 2026 winners
See which companies took home this year's awards!
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I tried headphones that twist into a Bluetooth speaker, and I loved them
It's all about the execution with the TDM Neo — and the 200-hour battery life doesn't hurt either
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The 5 best smart glasses from CES 2026, including the first with HDR10
We got 20-26 vision at CES this year thanks to the five best smart glasses announced at the show
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CES 2026Forget the RAM crisis: the best laptops of CES 2026 have made me excited for the future
We've spent the week at CES 2026 in Las Vegas checking out the future of laptops – and these are the most exciting products we've seen.
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I flew the Star Wars Death Star trench run on the Sphere in a Lego X-Wing — and nothing else comes close
Lego turned the Sphere into a brick-built Death Star, and I got to fly the iconic Star Wars trench run across its massive exterior screen from a life-size, partially brick-built X-Wing parked nearby
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Kodak Charmera review: the viral keychain digital camera is so bad, that I actually love it
Kodak, the prominent producer of cheap compact cameras, goes even smaller and cheaper with the Charmera keychain camera
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HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop review
The HP Omen Max 16 is a powerful gaming laptop that offers excellent performance for a very competitive price - but the design is dated.
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Ninja BlendBOSS Tumbler Blender review: a cooler way to make silky smoothies
Whip up your favorite smoothies and shakes at home, then take them anywhere with the BlendBOSS's 26oz travel tumbler.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: HBO Max's new Game of Thrones show is a timely and triumphant underdog story for the ages
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a near-medieval masterpiece that stands tall among its Game of Thrones peers.
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Tribit QuietPlus 81 review: cheap ANC headphones with a few too many flaws
I tested these ultra-cheap noise cancelling headphones from Tribit, and they prove that a low price doesn’t mean you’re getting high value for money.
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The Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is smart heating made simple
The X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most modern-looking device, but it does the job.
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Canon EOS R6 Mark III review: sensible, safe, but a complete upgrade for hybrid shooters
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III takes the fight to Sony and Nikon with an impressive range of upgrades for both video and stills.
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I used Gemini on Android for 3 months – now I know why Apple had no choice but to partner with Google
For the first time in years, I’m excited about the future of the iPhone. And that excitement is coming from Google, not Cupertino.
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The Google Pixel 10a could launch early and at a surprise low price
The Google Pixel 10a might land on February 17 and its possible colors, storage, and price have also leaked.
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The Ikko MindOne Pro is like a Galaxy Z Flip 7 without the flip
The Ikko MindOne Pro promises a cool new design for small phone lovers
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TechRadar dealsThe best Visible Wireless deals and coupon codes for January 2026
Simply the best Visible Wireless deals, coupons and free trials, here to help you save money on a superb carrier.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 camera predictions: every rumored lens for all three models
Between leaks, rumors, and past form, we've come up with predictions for every camera on every Samsung Galaxy S26 model.
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Ending tomorow: get $200 when you switch to Verizon
Verizon's excellent bonus gift for new customers ends tomorrow - don't hesitate to switch if you want a $200 egift card for cheaper bills.
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Google Messages is getting more handy tools – keep an eye out for these 3 new features
This is the year that Google Messages finally gets group chat mentions, and a more advanced long-press menu.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1671, Thursday, January 15
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Meta just killed my Meta Quest 4 hype, as it culls several VR game studios
Meta just closed several VR studios, but VR gaming isn’t dead yet (I hope).
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Micron is 'trying to help consumers' in RAM crisis despite Crucial closure
Micron is even more unpopular after trying to defend its decision to shut down the Crucial brand of consumer RAM.
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6 popular Apple apps now need a subscription to get every new feature
Apple’s Creator Studio subscription locks features behind a paywall and comes with some unpopular new icons.
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HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop review
The HP Omen Max 16 is a powerful gaming laptop that offers excellent performance for a very competitive price - but the design is dated.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, January 15 (game #683)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, January 15 (game #1452)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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6 popular Apple apps now need a subscription to get every new feature
Apple’s Creator Studio subscription locks features behind a paywall and comes with some unpopular new icons.
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Gemini gets its biggest upgrade yet 'Personal Intelligence' that uses your Gmail, Photos, Search and YouTube history - and it could be our first glimpse of the new Siri in iOS 27
Gemini's new Personal Intelligence feature is now live, and it gives users an AI personal assistant similar to the one Apple promised Siri would become.
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You can still get the MacBook Air M4 for $199 with a trade at Best Buy
Best Buy's current deal is a match for the best we've ever seen
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I used Gemini on Android for 3 months – now I know why Apple had no choice but to partner with Google
For the first time in years, I’m excited about the future of the iPhone. And that excitement is coming from Google, not Cupertino.
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iLife and iWork strike back — Apple bundles its creative and productivity apps into one subscription
Plus, Pixelmator Pro arrives on the iPad for the first time
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Prime Video releases violent first trailer for new pirate movie The Bluff
Amazon has released the first trailer for its new, violent pirate movie The Bluff ahead of its late February debut.
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Euphoria season 3 trailer teases major drama for the hit HBO Max show
Euphoria season 3 has a first look trailer – and it's left me counting down the days to its release date.
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Get 58% off Disney+ and Hulu with this deal to binge watch these 3 great shows
Don't miss this Disney+ and Hulu deal in January 2026, there are plenty of great shows waiting for you.
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Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 8 release date and time on Starz
The Brothers Ferox have been all but eliminated thanks to Korris, but that can't be the end of the story. So, when is Spartacus: House of Ashur released on Starz?
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It Ends With Us is one of Prime Video's top 10 movies for all the wrong reasons
Sometimes I wonder why you guys like the stuff you like – but with the worst movie of 2024 now trending on Prime Video, I can more than see the appeal.
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LG C6 OLED – everything we know about one of 2026's most anticipated TVs
Here's all the information we have about the LG C6, as revealed at CES 2026, including its two variations and LG's new processor and AI features.
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Amazon is bringing 50 Roku channels to Fire TV, and they're completely free to stream.
Fire TV is getting another slew of free streaming channels, now you can watch The Roku Channel without a Roku device.
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Fender's Play platform is coming to Samsung TVs everywhere – grab your axe by summer 2026
Fender Play is making its TV debut — get ready to shred, only on Samsung screens
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy today
Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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The AI-led memory prices rises will hit TVs and audio tech too in 2026
Price rises could be coming for all AV tech, and budget sets may get hit hardest
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Marantz's new high-end AV system is ready for Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD and 8K
Marantz' new preamp and amp are made for serious home theater – and are less expansive than its last AV beasts
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UpdatedThe best soundbars for all budgets
From budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.
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I'm prepared to die for these limited edition Hatsune Miku Sony earbuds and I don't care who knows it
Sony has unveiled a new limited edition Hatsune Miku variant of its LinkBuds Fit earbuds.
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Pro-Ject is Box-ing clever with two new head-fi amps
Pro-Ject's new balanced headphone amps promise to get the best from even hard-to-drive headphones
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Fender's Play platform is coming to Samsung TVs everywhere – grab your axe by summer 2026
Fender Play is making its TV debut — get ready to shred, only on Samsung screens
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Music fans are demanding Spotify flags AI-generated music recommendations
Have you noticed AI-generated music in Spotify? These users have, and they're done with it.
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Finding 2026 a bit much already? You need a digital detox — and for me, a stack of cassette tapes is emphatically the way
Barely two weeks in, 2026 is already a bit much, so I'm taking one of the things I love most offline this year – my music
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I heard Victrola's 'soundbase for turntables' speaker, and it might work
A beefy speaker you rest your turntable on top of, but vibrations aren't really a concern, based on my time with it
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The AI-led memory prices rises will hit TVs and audio tech too in 2026
Price rises could be coming for all AV tech, and budget sets may get hit hardest
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New report identifies the most data-hungry fitness apps
Surfshark analyzed 16 different fitness apps, and ranked them by most to least data collection.
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This four-star smart ring is a 'cheap alternative to Oura and Samsung' — and it just dropped to its best price since Black Friday on Amazon
The RingConn Gen 2 is one of the best smart rings if you're on a budget, and t's even cheaper today thanks to this Amazon deal.
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5 fitness apps that can help you stick to your workout goals in 2026, according to science
The best fitness apps to download and help you get started working out this year.
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Kodak Charmera review: the viral keychain digital camera is so bad, that I actually love it
Kodak, the prominent producer of cheap compact cameras, goes even smaller and cheaper with the Charmera keychain camera
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UpdatedToday's best DSLR cameras, based on in-depth testing
Welcome to my guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy new today. From beginner-friendly picks to pro powerhouses, these are the best around, fully tested by us.
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UpdatedThe best YouTube cameras, based on in-depth testing
The best YouTube cameras today combine great video and audio skills – here are our top picks, whatever your budget.
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UpdatedThe best mirrorless cameras, based on in-depth testing
My best mirrorless camera guide will help you find the perfect pick for you today, whatever your budget or shooting style.
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5 things you didn't know were damaging your Dyson vacuum's battery
If you want to make sure your Dyson vacuum stays in great working order for as long as possible, here are the things you need to avoid.
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We're definitely beta testing this technology": is Alexa+ really bad, or are our expectations for free services too high?
Alexa+ just rolled out for Prime customers for free, but not everyone is thrilled by the change. Others argue you really should be, here's why
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Ninja BlendBOSS Tumbler Blender review: a cooler way to make silky smoothies
Whip up your favorite smoothies and shakes at home, then take them anywhere with the BlendBOSS's 26oz travel tumbler.
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The 'most convenient vacuum we've ever tested' from Shark just dropped to an incredible price at Best Buy — and it's the best vacuum cleaner deal since Black Friday
Highly reviewed vacuum cleaner for under half price in Best Buy's latest sale
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy today
Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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UpdatedThe best dash cams
Searching for the best dash cam for your car? We've rounded up the finest choices available for every budget, and packed this guide with tonnes of buying advice.
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UpdatedThe best digital photo frames for your home
We've tested the best digital photo frames you can buy today, from simple screens to the smartest displays for your slideshows.
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Today's best DSLR cameras, based on in-depth testing
Welcome to my guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy new today. From beginner-friendly picks to pro powerhouses, these are the best around, fully tested by us.
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The best YouTube cameras, based on in-depth testing
The best YouTube cameras today combine great video and audio skills – here are our top picks, whatever your budget.
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The best mirrorless cameras, based on in-depth testing
My best mirrorless camera guide will help you find the perfect pick for you today, whatever your budget or shooting style.
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UpdatedThe best travel cameras, based on in-depth testing
Searching for the best travel camera to take on your next trip? Here are the finest ones we've tested.
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Amazon has our favorite tech gadgets on sale — here are 19 deals that I recommend
Amazon's winter clearance sale has discounts on our favorite tech gadgets, and I've rounded up the 19 best deals that I recommend from Apple, JBL, Fitbit, and Sony.
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These are the best laptop deals available this week in the US and UK — 14 of the top offers I'd buy with Black Friday behind us
I've rounded up all of the best laptop deals available this week in the US and the UK, including everything from bargain Chromebooks to high-performance powerhouses.
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This four-star smart ring is a 'cheap alternative to Oura and Samsung' — and it just dropped to its best price since Black Friday on Amazon
The RingConn Gen 2 is one of the best smart rings if you're on a budget, and t's even cheaper today thanks to this Amazon deal.
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The best laptop deals in January 2026
I've searched around and gathered all the best laptop deals in one place to suit a range of budgets and needs.
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You can still get the MacBook Air M4 for $199 with a trade at Best Buy
Best Buy's current deal is a match for the best we've ever seen
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Get 58% off Disney+ and Hulu with this deal to binge watch these 3 great shows
Don't miss this Disney+ and Hulu deal in January 2026, there are plenty of great shows waiting for you.
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Meta just killed my Meta Quest 4 hype, as it culls several VR game studios
Meta just closed several VR studios, but VR gaming isn’t dead yet (I hope).
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AI haters be warned – Windows 11's folders may get a big dose of Copilot AI
Microsoft could put Copilot in Windows 11's File Explorer in a far more in-your-face way than the AI is right now.
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The 5 best smart glasses from CES 2026, including the first with HDR10
We got 20-26 vision at CES this year thanks to the five best smart glasses announced at the show
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Windows 11 26H1 confirmed for Snapdragon X2 laptops, other PCs won't get it
Windows 11 26H1 is confirmed as exclusively for Snapdragon X2 laptops – other PCs will have to wait for 26H2 later this year.
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The original Deus Ex is a masterpiece that you should play today
And it runs on Valve's Steam Deck
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Meta just killed my Meta Quest 4 hype, as it culls several VR game studios
Meta just closed several VR studios, but VR gaming isn’t dead yet (I hope).
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These PSVR 2 demos and game trials are must-plays if you recently picked up Sony's latest VR headset
PSVR 2 free demos are mostly offered via PS Plus Premium, though they're well worth checking out. Here's five game trials and demos to get you started.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, January 15 (game #949)
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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Between them, the TechRadar team have 300 years' experience in tech journalism. Here's why you should trust them.
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Security researchers warn Telegram links can doxx you – even with a VPN
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VPN interest spikes in Uganda as the internet gets disrupted ahead of the general elections
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Windscribe is building an ecosystem of privacy-first apps – but it doesn't want to own them
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Your mobile browser counts – and these three are putting your privacy at risk, warns Surfshark
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Proton's Lifetime account raffle raises $1.27 million for digital rights advocates
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Internet censorship hit 'half the world’s population' in 2025, Surfshark warns – and 2026 is already looking grim
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ExpressVPN just dropped a huge MacOS update — here's the 5 things I'm most excited about
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Meta sets up 'top-level' Compute initiative to make sure its AI data centers get all the power they need - Zuckerberg promises 'tens of gigawatts this decade, and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time'
Meta Compute will oversee AI infrastructure expansion, unify leadership, and plan for tens to hundreds of gigawatts over the next decade.
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More worrying tech supply chain news - no, it's not more RAM troubles, but this vital material could be set to cause issues sooner than expected
Copper demand is rising fast due to electrification, data centers, and renewable energy, while supply struggles and recycling cannot meet needs.
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Even AI skeptic Linus Torvalds is getting involved in 'vibe coding' - so could this herald a new dawn for Linux? Probably not...
Torvalds says he briefly used AI for a hobby project, reinforcing pragmatic limits, skepticism toward hype, and caution around critical software development.
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Companies confess their agentic AI goals aren't really working out - and a lack of trust could be why
Many companies are still operating AI agents in silos – a lack of trust could be preventing them from setting it free.
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