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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 live — all the latest Z Fold and Z Flip newsWe're live from Samsung's second big phone launch of the year — here's all the latest news from its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in London.
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I've tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8, and its new camera features make it an excellent vlogging camera alternativeEach year I inch ever closer to trading my iPhone for a Samsung Galaxy Flip phone — but one spec keeps holding me back...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 review: slimmer, lighter, betterSamsung’s biggest, baddest watch gets a true sequel, and it’s better in every way, from AI smarts to wrist lockdown.
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Samsung explains how it put bigger and better batteries into its new Galaxy foldablesSamsung is introducing silicon-carbon batteries into all of its new Galaxy Z 8 devices. But what does that mean, and how did Samsung do it?
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I went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and it's revived my interest in foldable phonesPrefer watching Netflix to taking photos? I tried the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and it might just be the best phone for streaming video.
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Here’s how Samsung makes sure your Galaxy phone doesn’t turn into garbageWe traveled to South Korea and saw how Samsung tests its latest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8.
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I've spent an hour with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and I need itI’ve been in love with my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a year — but I’d give it up for another hour with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
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This is why Samsung built the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a passport-sized foldable that’s focused on contentWe got an early, up-close look at the all-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, which led to some questions for Samsung's executives.
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We got a first look at Samsung Intelligent Eyewear, the smart glasses entering a fraught market worried about privacyTechRadar got a first look at Samsung's new Intelligent Eyewear — its answer to the Meta Smart Glasses — and some insight into how the company approached the big privacy question.
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ChatGPT became my most personalized book recommendation engineGiving ChatGPT my entire bookshelf transformed it from a generic recommendation engine into a surprisingly thoughtful librarian
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I used AI to make the browser extensions I couldn't find for ChromeOne of the ways you can use your AI chatbot of choice is to customize your web browser to better suit your needs.
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The best hidden macOS 27 features people aren’t talking about5 of the best macOS 27 features that no one knows about.
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 release date and time on HBO MaxLast week's debut was an absolute rollercoaster, but it was just the beginning. So, when does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 hit HBO Max?
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I watched every A24 horror movie available on streaming services and ranked them from worst to best — but my favorite one might divide readersA24's horror catalog is huge, and I've given my thoughts on each one to help you decide what's worth streaming.
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X-Men 97 season 2 episode 7 release date and launch time on Disney+X-Men 97 season 2 has entered the home stretch — here's when its seventh episode will be released.
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Only Murders in the Building season 6 reunites Olivia Colman and Meryl Streep after haunting biopicBefore Olivia Colman and Meryl Streep were co-stars in Only Murders in the Building season 6, this British political biopic brought them together in the unlikeliest of ways.
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Someone built a custom player for all 3D movie formats, forwards and back-compatibleAn intrepid Redditor has built a 3D movie player that supports three different generations of 3D, with an eye to the future of TV and projector tech.
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Exclusive: Q Acoustics' new boss says Tokyo's listening cafes are key to the future of hi-fiCharlie Henderson's background includes Naim and Cambridge Audio, and he's got big plans for refreshing his latest hi-fi charge
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I compared LG's latest OLED TVs side-by-side and I know which one I'd buy with my own moneyAll three of LG's 2026 OLED TVs are great, but which is really the best value for money? I compared them alongside each other to find out.
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Here are 3 Batman 4K Blu-rays I'll be regularly watching until The Batman Part II's releaseAs Batman fans eagerly await The Batman Part II, now with a 2028 release, here are 3 of my favorite Batman 4K Blu-rays to watch at home
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Roku: prices rise by up to 60%, and the memory shortage is to blameThe prices on all of the Roku streaming sticks and boxes have gone up — though only in the US for now.
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Someone polled 4K Blu-ray player owners about the reliability of different models over timeA reddit poll of Blu-ray owners shows a big difference in the reliability of different firms' devices over time
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The best noise cancelling headphones, all TechRadar testedWe've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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I turned my guitar amp into a giant home speaker and it was a loud and stupid idea, but it basically worked (with some serious caveats)A Line 6 Spider IV, a turntable, some speakers, an iPad, an overdrive pedal, loads of cables... what could go wrong?
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Deezer's Head of Research on the company's industry-leading AI filter‘Just by relying on some plain signal processing and mathematical tools, we were able to actually detect these artifacts for most models out there’
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I use Beyerdynamic's pro headphones — and this new cheaper pair looks like a stealThe new Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro headphones promise pro-level performance without the price tag — and with solid noise isolation.
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How her car's CD player helped me grieve for my amazing momA shock loss, an old car stuffed with CDs and the Sharpie I used to write the track names on: how recorded music always brings you closer
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Exclusive: Q Acoustics' new boss says Tokyo's listening cafes are key to the future of hi-fiCharlie Henderson's background includes Naim and Cambridge Audio, and he's got big plans for refreshing his latest hi-fi charge
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Nothing Ear (3a) review: do folks buy Meta glasses because they like the frames? Well, these buds sound good, but their USP had me asking: 'Are they for music, or surveillance?'Is everything coming up roses for Nothing's new $99 / £99 noise-cancelling earbuds? Depends on whether the USP sits well with you, I think…
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How wearable tech made me obsessed with optimizationSome people struggle to switch off from their wearables, but is there anything brands can do about it?
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Why I swapped my smartphone for a 2000s-inspired digital cameraThe Lola camera embraces the nostalgia of '00s digital photography, and it's perfect for taking a break from your smartphone camera app.
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How an award-winning camera trap transformed my backyard wildlife photography overnightMy old DSLR camera gear also got its chance to shine once more
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Three more Canon cameras rumored for a 2026 release — including a long-awaited retro modelAnd one of them might be the digital version of the AE-1 that everyone's been asking for!
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What's stopping robot vacuums from going mainstream? I grilled execs from five of the biggest brands to find outInsights from Roborock, Roomba, Dreame and more.
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Someone built a custom player for all 3D movie formats, forwards and back-compatibleAn intrepid Redditor has built a 3D movie player that supports three different generations of 3D, with an eye to the future of TV and projector tech.
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I want to just love my Meta AI glasses, but I can’t get over privacy fearsDespite rising hate for Meta’s AI glasses, my wife wouldn’t take her smart Oakley HSTNs off during our honeymoon.
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I'm worried that AI agents will turn Windows 11 into a subscription OSMy biggest Windows 11 fear is AI agents — and that they could be a Trojan Horse for subscription fees in Microsoft's OS.
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The best hidden macOS 27 features people aren’t talking about5 of the best macOS 27 features that no one knows about.
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Playing Black Flag Resynced on the PS5 Pro and a 120Hz display has confirmed my love of 40fps modes on console — and given me more confidence if GTA 6 can’t hit 60fpsThe rise of the PS5's balanced 40fps mode in games this generation has been a dream for fidelity-appreciating but console-focused players like me
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Control Resonant's gameplay designer has me convinced it'll be a big hitControl Resonant appears to be one of 2026's potential biggest hits in gaming, and after speaking with its gameplay designer, I can't wait for September 24.
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Silent Hill: Townfall is shaping up to be a great analog horror take on the seriesSilent Hill: Townfall goes big on analog horror.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, July 29 (game #1144)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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Sam Altman thinks that we just love to work, which is why AI won't cause a shorter working weekSo much for AI freeing us up for the things we love - Sam Altman says we all just love to work and be busy.
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GMKtec launches the new Evo-X1 Pro mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and OCuLink — and it already has an early bird dealThe AI mini PC packs 64GB of RAM, Radeon 890M graphics, and a 55 TOPS NPU inside the chassis.
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It’s hard to feel sorry for AI companies when China is giving them a taste of their own medicineIt's time to read AI its rights
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Agentic security doesn't need a whole new definition – you just need to reframe what you already knowSecurity leaders are being forced to rethink identity, permissions and monitoring for AI agents – but they only need to reframe everything they already know.
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