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I’ll say it – the iPhone 17 was the winner at Apple’s 'Awe Dropping' event, and it’s all thanks to these 3 upgrades
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iPhone 17 Pro revealed – price, new design, and everything you need to know
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AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: here's how Apple's new earbuds compare to the current model
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I just tried the iPhone 17, and it could be the best standard iPhone in years
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Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Series 10: Is it worth upgrading straight away?
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS Pro review: an incredible wildlife and sports zoom
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Wayward is the new traumatic Netflix series you won’t be able to switch off, and I’ve lived to tell the tale
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Sony LinkBuds Open review: plenty of bass and awesome features, but at quite some cost
I tested Sony’s latest open earbuds and I was impressed by their feature-set and bass output, but they weren't quite a slam dunk.
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Canon EOS C50 review: the Sony-rivalling compact cinema camera we needed
Canon's smallest cinema camera packs a punch with a 32MP full-frame sensor, 7K Raw internal video recording, open gate, dual-pixel autofocus, plus long record times.
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I spent two weeks with the OnePlus Nord 5, and I can't decide whether it's an upgrade or a downgrade
The OnePlus Nord 5 brings upgrades in two key areas: display and processing. However, across the board, there are many smaller downgrades.
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Dreame U20 review: the affordable cordless vacuum that tackles pet hair impressively well
It's a basic cordless vacuum cleaner, but the Dreame U20 will clean up after your pets without cleaning out your wallet.
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I've spent 2 days with Dyson’s new flagship stick vacuum – it's a cleaning wizard but this one 'upgrade' is starting to annoy me
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s telephoto camera could be a lot less capable than the iPhone 17 Pro’s
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I just tried the iPhone 17, and it could be the best standard iPhone in years
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I’ll say it – the iPhone 17 was the winner at Apple’s 'Awe Dropping' event, and it’s all thanks to these 3 upgrades
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There's still time to get MacBook Air (M2) for its lowest-ever price at Best Buy
The Apple MacBook Air M2 is still incredibly powerful and now you can get it for $699 at Best Buy
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Microsoft makes major change to Copilot app – and I'm wondering if this is a glimpse of Windows 12's Start menu
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Score the new Apple Watch 11 from $219 when you trade in your old tech at Best Buy
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The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have been officially axed – and the iPhone 16 and Plus just got underwhelming price cuts
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I tried the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the differences are what might make you want it
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I’ll say it – the iPhone 17 was the winner at Apple’s 'Awe Dropping' event, and it’s all thanks to these 3 upgrades
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What is the release date for Foundation season 3 episode 10 on Apple TV+?
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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 10 has the perfect Conrad ending, so why do I still hate Jeremiah?
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Prime Video thriller The Girlfriend had me hooked from the start, but its cast claim I’m not ready for its most challenging episode.
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Why isn’t South Park season 27 episode 5 on this week? Here’s the reason – and what you should watch on Paramount+ instead
Bad news: South Park season 27 episode 5 isn't on this week. The reason why is simple, but I've got a great Paramount+ binge in the meantime.
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Exclusive‘It was very strange and felt so wrong’: The Girlfriend’s steamiest scenes have its cast questioning absolutely everything
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I saw Dolby Vision 2 Max's Authentic Motion feature in action, and it's one of the best TV upgrades in years – Dolby experts explain why it's only coming to Max, though
A little motion smoothing when needed, all-natural the rest of the time
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The 7 coolest projectors at IFA 2025
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Sorry, home theater fans – Dolby Vision 2 HDR isn't confirmed for 4K Blu-ray or projectors yet
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The 5 coolest TVs at IFA 2025
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'LG currently does not have plans to support Dolby Vision 2 HDR' – I asked the big TV makers about Dolby's next-gen HDR, and it's a mixed bag
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5 awesome home theater installations you won't believe
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I saw the difference Dolby Vision 2 makes on cheap TVs, and it's way bigger than you'd expect – and Dolby's expert explains how it works
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen land, boasting even better ANC, USB-C audio and a much-needed battery bump
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Yamaha just launched two new enormous high-end headphones and I need them
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Audiophiles rejoice! Spotify Lossless is finally here – and it’s a huge step for the streaming service
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I used a live translation feature like AirPods Pro 3's for earbuds, and I'm not convinced it's what we need
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Join the resistor-ance with FiiO's new super-smart (and refreshingly affordable) desktop DAC
FiiO promises 'a brand new kind of listening experience' for your high-end headphones and IEMs with its new K13 R2R headphone amp/DAC.
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Forget the new features, the AirPods Pro 3's most boring upgrades are their killer selling points
Something special in the specs
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Sony LinkBuds Open review: plenty of bass and awesome features, but at quite some cost
I tested Sony’s latest open earbuds and I was impressed by their feature-set and bass output, but they weren't quite a slam dunk.
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Score the new Apple Watch 11 from $219 when you trade in your old tech at Best Buy
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Apple tried to hide a very important Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 detail – but I noticed
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Apple Watch 11 preorders are live – find out how much it costs and see today's best deals
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS Pro review: an incredible wildlife and sports zoom
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Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM review: a dreamy portrait lens
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Canon EOS C50 review: the Sony-rivalling compact cinema camera we needed
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Dreame U20 review: the affordable cordless vacuum that tackles pet hair impressively well
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I've spent 2 days with Dyson’s new flagship stick vacuum – it's a cleaning wizard but this one 'upgrade' is starting to annoy me
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