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I'm not ashamed to love the iPhone Air
The iPhone Air sacrifices everything I love about today's best phones, so why do I regret not buying one? It's the durability and unique experience.
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I couldn’t decide between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, so I bought both – which one should I keep?
I didn't know what iPhone to choose, so I bought the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro. Help me pick.
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I’m a huge iOS 26 fan, but Liquid Glass has totally ruined one of the iPhone’s most important features
Overall, I’m a big fan of iOS 26, which makes Apple’s terrible new app icon filter all the more annoying.
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This iOS 26 feature is causing drama at Apple Stores for iPhone 17 trade-ins – here’s how to avoid the same mistake
It seems that many iPhone owners are hitting a snag when they try and trade in their handset for a new iPhone 17.
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iPhone 17 lineup photography specs explained: Fusion Camera, Center Stage, and 48MP mode
Apple has plenty to say about the iPhone 17 family’s Fusion Camera systems – we’ve sorted the genuine from the guff so you can choose the right iPhone camera for you.
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The Terra Kaffe TK-02 brings the high-end coffee shop to your home
Make over 100,000 coffee beverages right at home in seconds with the Terra Kaffe TK-02
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Skullcandy Method 360 review: great-sounding mid-range earbuds with a helping hand from Bose
Bose’s helping hand pays off in the Skullcandy Method 360, great-sounding mid-range earbuds.
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Terrified of damaging your Nintendo Switch 2? I reviewed this cheap screen protector, and it’s all you’ll need to put your worries at rest
I reviewed a Nintendo Switch 2 screen protector that supposedly survived a drilling – but how durable was it really?
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Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM streaming addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue
Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life
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DBrand Prism 2.0 for Nintendo Switch 2 review: one of the greatest Switch 2 screen protectors around
DBrand’s Prism 2.0 screen protector is a mighty option if you want to keep your Switch 2 safe.
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AKG N9 Hybrid review: feature-packed headphones with a high price that's almost justifiable
Top-tier cans that go some way to justifying the price
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The Casabrews CM5418 is a small but mighty espresso machine for the casual coffee lover
A great entry-level espresso machine if you're on a tight budget or short on space.
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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 – which entry-level mobile is best?
The iPhone 17 has a lot of upgrades compared to the iPhone 16, but visually these are very similar phones.
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Our pick for the best foldable phone just got a surprise $300 discount at Amazon
A rare discount on this top-rated foldable
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I'm not ashamed to love the iPhone Air
The iPhone Air sacrifices everything I love about today's best phones, so why do I regret not buying one? It's the durability and unique experience.
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Amazon slashes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to a record-low price again
The Galaxy S25 Edge phone plummets to $699.99 at Amazon
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A major Samsung One 8.5 UI leak may have revealed the next big software update headed for your Galaxy phone
We've got our first images of what is supposedly One UI 8.5, and there are some changes worth talking about.
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I love this hidden iOS 26 feature, and it’s made my Lock Screen better than ever
iOS 26 has a new Spatial Scenes feature that adds a 3D effect to your photo wallpapers.
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Got a new iPhone 17? Bring it to Visible Wireless and get 50% off an annual plan
Bring any iPhone (including the iPhone 17) to Visible Wireless today to get a whole year of service half price.
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Quordle hints and answers for Monday, September 22 (game #1337)
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, September 22 (game #568)
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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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1555, Sunday, September 21
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, September 21 (game #1336)
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 Sunday, September 21 (game #567)
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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Apple could soon launch a touchscreen MacBook Pro – and I hate what that means for the company’s laptops
A touchscreen MacBook could land next year, but I’m concerned about what that means for Apple.
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4 iPhone security features you might not know about
With the new iPhone 17 about to be released, we look at 4 ways to help protect your iPhone's data that you might not know about.
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iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 – which entry-level mobile is best?
The iPhone 17 has a lot of upgrades compared to the iPhone 16, but visually these are very similar phones.
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I love this hidden iOS 26 feature, and it’s made my Lock Screen better than ever
iOS 26 has a new Spatial Scenes feature that adds a 3D effect to your photo wallpapers.
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Apple could soon launch a touchscreen MacBook Pro – and I hate what that means for the company’s laptops
A touchscreen MacBook could land next year, but I’m concerned about what that means for Apple.
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I just tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3's heart rate tracking against a Polar H10 chest strap – here are the results
Checking how the Apple Watch Ultra 3 fares against a highly-accurate HRM.
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4 iPhone security features you might not know about
With the new iPhone 17 about to be released, we look at 4 ways to help protect your iPhone's data that you might not know about.
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'I love the idea of thinking big about how to change culture': the director of Hulu's new movie Swiped on how she hopes to inspire audiences
Swiped is a biographical movie about the creation and success of the dating app Bumble, and director Rachel Lee Goldenberg spoke to me about the importance of its message.
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Clayface: everything we know so far about the DCU horror movie (release date, likely cast, plot rumors)
TechRadar runs through what we know so far about Clayface, the DCU's first horror film.
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Hacks season 5: everything we know about the multi-Emmy winning HBO Max comedy's final season
Hacks is returning for a fifth and final season – here's everything we know about the HBO Max show so far.
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F1’s filmmaking secrets revealed – here's how Sony’s custom camera shot those hyper-realistic in-car scenes
Sony’s head of cinema cameras reveals how his team marries art with technology when working on movies like Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar and F1.
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‘The bleaker the better’: Black Rabbit is Netflix’s new must-see show - here’s what people are saying about the Jude Law and Jason Bateman thriller
Black Rabbit is the latest thriller to land on Netflix, and fans everywhere are telling you to watch it.
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Best smart TV platform: Tizen, WebOS, Google TV, Fire TV and Roku compared, tested, and ranked
A TV's smart interface is a portal to entertainment, smart home control, and much more. We took the five main players for a test drive to find out which we liked best.
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TCL confirms it will launch two next-gen RGB mini-LED TVs, raising hopes the new tech will be affordable – meanwhile, TCL's other new flagship TV is brighter than the sun
TCL's cutting-edge 2026 TVs include an impressively affordable option
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The stars have aligned again – the Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K SE portable projector is back to its lowest ever price
I can't help but make a big deal of this sensational saving on this 4K portable projector.
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Does Dolby Vision on OLED TVs matter? I put LG and Samsung's most affordable models side by side to find out
I compared two OLED TVs, one with Dolby Vision support and one without it, to test how important that feature is to picture quality.
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Hot dealsThe cheapest OLED TV deals and sales in September 2025
Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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Time to upgrade – these five-star Samsung OLED TVs are now up to $1,600 off
We awarded Samsung's S95F and S90F OLED TVs five stars in our reviews, and now you can save up to $1,600 on these top-rated TVs.
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You can now buy Hisense's mid-range 116-inch mini-LED 4K TV, because that's a thing in today's TV world
Hisense's new 116-inch U7 mini-LED TV has a Dolby Atmos sound system, and a $22k price tag (with discount)
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The AirPods Pro 3 are available to buy, and you can already save up to $130 at Best Buy
The AirPods Pro 3 are officially available to buy, and Best Buy already has huge discounts, bringing the earbuds down to as little $119.99 when you trade in old headphones.
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Skullcandy Method 360 review: great-sounding mid-range earbuds with a helping hand from Bose
Bose’s helping hand pays off in the Skullcandy Method 360, great-sounding mid-range earbuds.
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The funky JBL Go 4 is back to its lowest price this year
A great deal for a budget-friendly four-star Bluetooth speaker
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I tried a Bluetooth speaker that screws onto a soda bottle to boost its bass – and I’ve never tested anything like it
I haven't ever come across anything like this soda bottle-shaped Bluetooth speaker before, but now I've given it a try, I’m not entirely sure I’d recommend it.
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Want to get into audiophile-grade sound? I’d start with these excellent yet affordable wired earbuds
These affordable IEMs are the ultimate buy for music lovers that wants to hear every detail – here’s why.
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Bose-level ANC, B&W-adjacent sound, cheap Sony money: check out the best headphones you’ve never heard of
If you love headphones and you've yet to be introduced, allow me: OneSonic is the plucky Irish audio outfit you need to keep an eye on…
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My fave affordable headphones have hit their lowest price ever – and even their next-gen successors can’t top this value
This bargain price makes my favorite everyday pair of headphones a better buy than even their upgraded successors.
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I just tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3's heart rate tracking against a Polar H10 chest strap – here are the results
Checking how the Apple Watch Ultra 3 fares against a highly-accurate HRM.
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6 essential gadgets I rely on to ward off sensory overload – from ANC headphones to calming smart lights
From noise cancelling to soothing visuals, this is the tech I rely on the most.
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'I actually took a call on a jet-ski a few weeks ago… you can basically stand in a wind tunnel': Mark Zuckerberg may have just solved my biggest open-ear headphone problem with the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses
Meta may have cracked the age-old problem of crystal-clear calls on windy runs with its new smart glasses.
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The GoPro Max 2 is coming next week, with another mystery camera – and we've seen a ton of leaks
The wait for the GoPro Max 2 is almost over, and we should get a successor to the GoPro Hero as well.
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The latest DJI Osmo Nano leak gives us specs and images for the Insta360 GO 3S rival
Another compact action camera is about to enter the market, and we may know almost everything about it.
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The new DJI Mini 5 Pro drone proves you need this one feature for the best flying experience
If you're thinking about buying your first drone, my advice is to look beyond the price and to this one unsung feature – trust me, it'll level up your whole piloting experience.
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I’ve been testing the DJI Mini 5 Pro – trust me, it’s the drone to get if you shoot for social
The DJI Mini 5 Pro punches well above its weight, with its class-leading camera and flight features. In fact, in many ways its surpasses pricier and heavier alternatives, too.
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'It drags air in from the rest of the room': Dyson engineer explains what makes its bladeless fans so powerful
Dyson is a master at moving air – here's how they do it.
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I'm a smart home tech editor, and these are the best 3 video doorbells with chimes you can buy today
Video doorbells that come bundled with plug-in chimes so you never miss another caller.
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The Terra Kaffe TK-02 brings the high-end coffee shop to your home
Make over 100,000 coffee beverages right at home in seconds with the Terra Kaffe TK-02
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I've tested a whole load of Shark vacuums, and these are the 3 I'd buy with my own money
Each of these models will suit a slightly different customer, but they're all excellent.
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The 20 best horror games to play in 2025
These are our best horror games available now that'll provide fans with all sorts of scares on all sorts of platforms.
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2025
We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the best available options.
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UpdatedThe best free VPN in 2025
With so many scams, only the best free VPNs are worth your time. Find out how PrivadoVPN and Proton VPN's free tiers compare to all the rest, and read our top tips for the best VPN alternatives.
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Buying guideThe 17 best crossplay games in 2025
The best crossplay games ensure that your fun isn't ruined by friends playing elsewhere. Here are our favorites that you can download and play right now.
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The 22 best PS4 games in 2025
The best PS4 games give you the best experience on the console and demonstrate why the console was a global multimillion-seller.
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UpdatedThe best gaming monitor 2025
There are many choices for the best gaming monitors, and we're bringing you our top picks for the nine best in 2025.
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UpdatedThe best tablet 2025
The best tablets come from Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus, and each has strengths that make it a better tablet for your needs.
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The AirPods Pro 3 are available to buy, and you can already save up to $130 at Best Buy
The AirPods Pro 3 are officially available to buy, and Best Buy already has huge discounts, bringing the earbuds down to as little $119.99 when you trade in old headphones.
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Our pick for the best foldable phone just got a surprise $300 discount at Amazon
A rare discount on this top-rated foldable
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The funky JBL Go 4 is back to its lowest price this year
A great deal for a budget-friendly four-star Bluetooth speaker
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Amazon slashes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to a record-low price again
The Galaxy S25 Edge phone plummets to $699.99 at Amazon
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Got a new iPhone 17? Bring it to Visible Wireless and get 50% off an annual plan
Bring any iPhone (including the iPhone 17) to Visible Wireless today to get a whole year of service half price.
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My fave affordable headphones have hit their lowest price ever – and even their next-gen successors can’t top this value
This bargain price makes my favorite everyday pair of headphones a better buy than even their upgraded successors.
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4 iPhone security features you might not know about
With the new iPhone 17 about to be released, we look at 4 ways to help protect your iPhone's data that you might not know about.
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'We DDoS'd ourselves': Meta explains why it's smart glasses demo failed so spectacularly – and says 'never-before-seen' video bug is now fixed
CTO Andrew Bosworth has since taken to Instagram to reveal what went wrong with Connect's live demos.
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The Metaverse is not dead and AI may be its new savior
Meta isn't finished with the Metaverse – n fact, AI could take it to a whole new level.
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I ran with Oakley Meta Vanguard AI sports glasses and realized I need more action in my life
I tried Oakley Meta Vanguard AI sports glasses, which seem perfectly built for an action lifestyle
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, September 22 (game #834)
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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I was reluctant to get a Nintendo Switch 2 case, but it’s been an absolute game-changer
After getting a case for my Nintendo Switch 2, I couldn’t imagine life without it. Here’s why every Switch 2 owner needs one.
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Terrified of damaging your Nintendo Switch 2? I reviewed this cheap screen protector, and it’s all you’ll need to put your worries at rest
I reviewed a Nintendo Switch 2 screen protector that supposedly survived a drilling – but how durable was it really?
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, September 21 (game #833)
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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EventVPN: Can a privacy-first ad model be the antidote to low-quality free VPNs?
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Chat Control: Can the EU Parliament save our encrypted chats?
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Surfshark boosts its antivirus offering with a revamped interface and full ARM support
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ExpressVPN launches EventVPN – a free VPN service that seeks to combat the dangers of low-quality freebies
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Beyond the blackout: A college student's playbook for streaming all their favorite sports
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Two years ago, Toshiba used 78 hard drives to reach PCIe 5.0 speeds in massive 1.5PB JBOD setup - but barely anyone noticed
Toshiba’s 78 drive JBOD demo showed HDDs could reach 17GB/s and 1.5PB, but the 2023 experiment went largely unnoticed.
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This is the weirdest 'eGPU' setup I've seen so far in 2025: this one has a strange mini PC holder and up to 150W Thunderbolt 5 power delivery
Aoostar EG01 eGPU dock supports Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink, and features a bizarre mini PC holder built above GPU.
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A cautionary tale: hundreds of backers may have lost a total of more than $170,000 backing an 8-SSD subwoofer-like NAS mini PC project on a crowdfunding site
The Falco Prime A2 campaign raised over $170,000, but technical flaws and vanished updates turned excitement into a costly disappointment.
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This NAS has an integrated UPS and can accommodate more than 180TB of storage, as well as a memory card - but I wonder how much it will actually cost
Feiniu’s new NAS integrates a UPS, offers more than 180TB of storage, and features a memory card slot, with its pricing yet to be disclosed.
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