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I’ve just found a couple of travel tripods that surprise and excite me in equal measure, while the video version is truly something special
The Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripod and GlideGo Video Tripod are a unique pair of tripods offering unique features and functionality that could make a creative difference.
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Shot Scope G6 review: sometimes simplicity is best
The Shot Scope G6 is a feature-packed entry-level golf watch that shows that simplicity can sometimes be the key to a great product.
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Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1 HP10 purifying fan review: an efficient 3-in-1 appliance that's a great space-saver, if you have the budget for it
Offering efficient heating, cooling, and air purifying in a compact package, this little Dyson has a lot to offer.
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Review
I tested Camp Snap’s retro video camera – and it’s a cut-price portal to a simpler time
Camp Snap has followed up its cult point-and-shoot stills snapper with a similarly stripped-back, nostalgia-fuelled camcorder channelling the spirit of 1960s 8mm analogue technology.
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Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus review: an budget Bluetooth speaker that does the basics but sadly lacks sonic oomph
The Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus is a solid pool-side vacation listen, but this Bluetooth speaker's lack of sonic oomph make it only a short-term option.
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I watched Wednesday season 2, part 1 and the family drama makes it even better than its predecessor
Wednesday season 2 is off to a great start and I'm already counting down the days to part 2.
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LG B5 review: LG's entry-level OLED TV offers impressive pictures for the price
The LG B5 may be nearly identical to its predecessor, but it's still a great OLED TV with all the features you could need.
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Phones
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Don't wait for the Pixel 10 – get the Pixel 9a right now for a record-low price
The Google Pixel 9a drops to $399 at Amazon ahead of the launch of the next range of Google Pixel phones.
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If the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold gets this rumored upgrade, I’ll recommend it over any other folding phone
IP68 would be truly great
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New Google Pixel 10 rumor suggests it could ditch physical SIMs and go eSIM only
Google could follow Apple in dropping the physical SIM card slot on its flagship phones in the US.
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How to connect your Android phone to a Windows PC using Phone Link
Want to connect your Windows PC/laptop and Android phone? Here's what you need to know.
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5 ways the Google Pixel 10 Pro can get ahead of the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra
With these 5 upgrades, the Google Pixel 10 can get a head start on the iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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Verizon just brought back its best iPhone deal this year – get an iPhone 16 Pro Max for free without a trade-in
New at Verizon this week is a deal that gets you an iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro for free on a new line, without the need for an annoying trade-in.
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Twigby Mobile's excellent intro deal is still available – get three months of unlimited data for just $25/mo
Don't miss your chance to try out Twigby Mobile for super-cheap with this excellent intro deal.
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Laptops & Computing
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Quordle hints and answers for Monday, August 11 (game #1295)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, August 11 (game #526)
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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Tired of guessing how good music from your phone actually is? Meet the free Bluetooth Codec Changer app I can't live without
Homescreen Heroes: if you're tired of messing around in your phone's settings to know the audio quality you're streaming over Bluetooth, you need this app
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How to choose which keyboard switch is right for you: from durability to performance
It can be hard to decide whether it's worth picking up premium optical switches or better to stick to basic membrane switches, but we're here to help you pick.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1513, Sunday, August 10
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Only two things are stopping me from moving to SteamOS on my desktop PC permanently – the moment they're addressed, I'll be saying 'adiós', Windows 11
The end is almost here for me and Windows 11 on my desktop PC. It's just a matter of time till I switch to SteamOS, but I just need two things to be addressed before I commit to it.
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Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, August 10 (game #1294)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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Apple
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5 ways the Google Pixel 10 Pro can get ahead of the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra
With these 5 upgrades, the Google Pixel 10 can get a head start on the iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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The newest M3-powered iPad Air plummets to a rock-bottom price
The iPad Air M3 11-inch drops to a record-low price of $449 at Amazon.
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Best Buy launches a massive weekend Apple sale – here are the 15 top deals I'd buy on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and more
Best Buy has launched a big Apple sale this weekend, so I've looked through the offers and picked out the 15 best deals I'd buy on MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and more.
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GPT-5 is coming to Apple Intelligence soon, but it won’t solve Apple’s biggest AI problem
ChatGPT’s GPT-5 model will arrive on Apple devices when iOS 26 launches next month.
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iOS 26 beta gives Apple Maps an AI upgrade – and it might be enough to tempt you from Google Maps
It seems Apple Maps is getting an AI-powered search upgrade with iOS 26, though it hasn't been officially announced.
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Streaming
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The protagonist of Wednesday season 2 has psychic powers but we don’t – here are 5 big clues about what might be coming next
We've got a month to wait until Wednesday season 2 part 2, so let's dive into some clues and theories.
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Monster season 4: everything we know so far about the hit show's return to Netflix
Monster season 4 will tell the story of Lizzie Borden. Here's everything we know so far about the next chapter of the Netflix true crime anthology series.
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Freakier Friday’s impeccable Mean Girls Easter egg has me convinced it could be the best Disney+ movie yet
We’ve got no idea when Freakier Friday will make its way to Disney+, but the sneak Mean Girls Easter egg hidden in plain sight already makes me want to stream it.
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Alien: Earth won't fully treat events from the Alien prequel movies as canon, producer says: 'we benefitted from its originality and freshness'
One of Alien: Earth's producers has tried to address fan concerns over the sci-fi horror franchise's lore.
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I watched Wednesday season 2, part 1 and the family drama makes it even better than its predecessor
Wednesday season 2 is off to a great start and I'm already counting down the days to part 2.
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TVs
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What are the real-world differences between LG's cheapest and flagship OLED TVs? I compared them side-by-side and here's what I learned
What are the real-world differences between entry-level and premium OLED TVs? I compared the LG B5 and LG G5 side-by-side to find out.
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This fantastic and highly-rated 55-inch TCL Mini-LED TV is down to $699.99 at Best Buy
We scored this TCL QM7K Mini-LED TV four and a half stars out of five and it's now a whopping $600 off at Best Buy.
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The 5 best TVs for back-to-school
All work and no play... We've found the best TVs for students heading back to school to help with movie nights and studying.
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I thought I knew home theater bass until I experienced an 11.13.8-channel demo with an ‘infrasonic’ 32-inch subwoofer
The Ascendo/Trinnov demo at Audio Advice Live 25 reached a new high in Dolby Atmos immersion, and a new low in bass reproduction.
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LG B5 review: LG's entry-level OLED TV offers impressive pictures for the price
The LG B5 may be nearly identical to its predecessor, but it's still a great OLED TV with all the features you could need.
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The best 48-, 49- and 50-inch TVs for every budget
The best 48, 49 and 50-inch TVs can provide a lot of value and performance in a reasonable amount of space.
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This budget soundbar from Bose is an absolute steal at $199.99 on Best Buy
Pick up this Bose TV speaker for $199.99 at Best Buy
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Audio
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Save $70 on some of our favorite four-star Beats earbuds
The excellent Beats Studio Buds Plus drop to just under $100 at Amazon
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Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus review: an budget Bluetooth speaker that does the basics but sadly lacks sonic oomph
The Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus is a solid pool-side vacation listen, but this Bluetooth speaker's lack of sonic oomph make it only a short-term option.
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The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team
The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.
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The best earbuds for every budget, all TechRadar tested and recommended
Our carefully considered pick of the best earbuds, including wireless and wired options from the best brands in the business.
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Want to hop on the wired earbuds trend? Here are 4 models I’d buy as an audio reviewer
There’s a lot of talk about wired earbuds on social media right now, so if you’re thinking of buying some I’ve got some top-tier recommendations.
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Sonos says it was wrong again, but in the best way: Sonos speakers do sound better now
Sonos took to Reddit to concede that actually, its speakers do sound better now – which is good, because there will soon be price hikes
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 just got Gemini AI smarts, but there's a catch – here's how to see if you can get the free update
Samsung is rolling out Gemini for the Galaxy Buds 3, and it requires Android 16
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Health & Fitness
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Fresh Google Pixel Watch 4 leaks may give us our best look yet at the upgraded sensors and charging system
Some more information around the Pixel Watch 4 has leaked, detailing the upgrades we can expect.
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Shot Scope G6 review: sometimes simplicity is best
The Shot Scope G6 is a feature-packed entry-level golf watch that shows that simplicity can sometimes be the key to a great product.
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Google’s Pixel Watch 4 reportedly revealed in a massive leak just weeks ahead of launch
A huge leak has unveiled the Google Pixel Watch 4’s upcoming features weeks ahead of its launch.
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Cameras
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I’ve just found a couple of travel tripods that surprise and excite me in equal measure, while the video version is truly something special
The Ulanzi GlideGo Travel Tripod and GlideGo Video Tripod are a unique pair of tripods offering unique features and functionality that could make a creative difference.
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The DJI Osmo Nano is the latest DJI action camera to leak ahead of its official release
We've got another DJI leak to tell you about, and this one concerns a compact action camera.
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I tested Camp Snap’s retro video camera – and it’s a cut-price portal to a simpler time
Camp Snap has followed up its cult point-and-shoot stills snapper with a similarly stripped-back, nostalgia-fuelled camcorder channelling the spirit of 1960s 8mm analogue technology.
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I review drones for a living – and I rarely encounter something as game-changing as this upcoming water sports drone
The drone market has settled into comfortable evolution, but the wet and wild HoverAir Aqua seems set to give things a much-needed shake-up
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Home
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I've tested 14 coffee makers in the last year, and these are the top 3 automatic machines I recommend for easy brewing
The best machines for perfect brews at the press of a button. Coffee doesn't get much easier than this.
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The new Casabrews 5418 Pro is the tiniest espresso machine I've tested, but it packs an impressive punch
Could this little wonder take the title of "best budget espresso machine"?
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Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1 HP10 purifying fan review: an efficient 3-in-1 appliance that's a great space-saver, if you have the budget for it
Offering efficient heating, cooling, and air purifying in a compact package, this little Dyson has a lot to offer.
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This self-emptying robot vacuum from Roborock is less than half-price at Amazon
A good price for a budget robot vacuum with a self-emptying dock
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Buying guides
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The best budget earbuds, all real-world tested by our expert audio team
The best budget wireless and wired earbuds you can buy today, with options from Sony, Nothing, EarFun, JLab and more.
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The best photo book services, all tested and compared by our experts
The best photo books to protect your precious memories from big names including Snapfish, Mixbook, Shutterfly and more.
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The best earbuds for every budget, all TechRadar tested and recommended
Our carefully considered pick of the best earbuds, including wireless and wired options from the best brands in the business.
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The best 48-, 49- and 50-inch TVs for every budget
The best 48, 49 and 50-inch TVs can provide a lot of value and performance in a reasonable amount of space.
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The best home security cameras 2025: indoor, outdoor, and subscription-free cams
We've tested masses of security cameras in our own homes to bring you this guide to the very best.
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Best iPhone 2025
We've tested and ranked the best iPhones, from the supersized iPhone 16 Pro Max to the budget-friendly iPhone 16e.
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The best coffee maker 2025: espresso and filter made easy
Coffee makers that you can rely on to produce consistently delicious results, whatever style you prefer.
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Deals
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Don't wait for the Pixel 10 – get the Pixel 9a right now for a record-low price
The Google Pixel 9a drops to $399 at Amazon ahead of the launch of the next range of Google Pixel phones.
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This fantastic and highly-rated 55-inch TCL Mini-LED TV is down to $699.99 at Best Buy
We scored this TCL QM7K Mini-LED TV four and a half stars out of five and it's now a whopping $600 off at Best Buy.
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Save $70 on some of our favorite four-star Beats earbuds
The excellent Beats Studio Buds Plus drop to just under $100 at Amazon
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This self-emptying robot vacuum from Roborock is less than half-price at Amazon
A good price for a budget robot vacuum with a self-emptying dock
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The newest M3-powered iPad Air plummets to a rock-bottom price
The iPad Air M3 11-inch drops to a record-low price of $449 at Amazon.
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Verizon just brought back its best iPhone deal this year – get an iPhone 16 Pro Max for free without a trade-in
New at Verizon this week is a deal that gets you an iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Pro for free on a new line, without the need for an annoying trade-in.
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LG Promo Codes for August 2025
SPONSORED Use these LG promo codes to get big discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, appliances and other top tech from the major manufacturer.
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Private Internet Access coupon codes for August 2025
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Bluehost Coupons for August 2025
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Straight Talk promo codes for Aug 2025
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Software
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Only two things are stopping me from moving to SteamOS on my desktop PC permanently – the moment they're addressed, I'll be saying 'adiós', Windows 11
The end is almost here for me and Windows 11 on my desktop PC. It's just a matter of time till I switch to SteamOS, but I just need two things to be addressed before I commit to it.
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Microsoft reveals a surprising catch to extended support for Windows 10 that's going to seriously annoy some people
Microsoft has been cracking down on local accounts with Windows, and this could be seen as another push in that direction.
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Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI is now in Windows 11's Game Bar - and I can't decide whether this is a good or bad thing
Microsoft's Gaming Copilot is now in Windows 11's Game Bar - and it looks nifty, but I'm worried about the AI on handhelds.
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Microsoft finally fixes one frustrating Windows 11 pop-up – just as a more irritating one arrives to take its place
Microsoft just minimized the annoyance with one Windows 11 nag – then put in a much worse one.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, August 11 (game #792)
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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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 10 (game #791)
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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The Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller might be the most boring gamepad I’ve reviewed, but I mean that in the nicest possible way
The Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller is a simple but effective gamepad for your phone.
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Drop whatever you're doing right now – two of the best strategy games ever are free with Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime members can claim some brilliant strategy games for free.
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VPN
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ExpressVPN finally supports WireGuard, but adds post-quantum security
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Canal+ and beIn Sports force VPNs to block illegal WTA tennis and F1 streams
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The best free VPN in 2025
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The best VPN service 2025
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Reddit or X not loading? NordVPN might tell you why
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Nearly 90% of Iranians now use a VPN to bypass internet censorship – here's everything we know
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Could VPNs be banned? UK government to look "very closely" into their usage following spike after age verification row
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Not so smart anymore - researchers hack into a Gemini-powered smart home by hijacking...Google Calendar?
Fake Google Calendar event used to trick Gemini into controlling smart devices, exposing a major AI vulnerability.
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3D printing and AI will bring in 'new era of nuclear construction' - but how safe is it?
3D-printed nuclear project in Tennessee uses AI and robotics to speed up construction, though safety concerns and long-term reliability remain unresolved amid rising energy demands.
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Forget talking to a human ever again - Apple is rolling out AI chatbots in its customer service app
Apple begns limited testing of AI chatbot in its support app, offering basic troubleshooting with privacy safeguards - and human fallback if needed.
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OpenAI has new, smaller open models to take on DeepSeek - and they'll be available on AWS for the first time
New OpenAI gpt-oss models aim for low-resource performance and enterprise use, though their real-world capabilities remain unverified outside company-controlled benchmarks and documents.
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