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I touched the iPhone Duo and Apple just solved the foldable crease problemApple's first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, is already an unexpected delight.
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iPhone price hikes — here's the full list of price rises for every modelApple has quietly increased the prices of every iPhone today, from its new iPhone 18 Pro models to older ones like the iPhone 17e. Here's the full list or rises for every capacity.
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5 reasons I want the iPhone Duo more than every Android foldable I’ve tested — even without Face IDApple has equipped the iPhone Duo with some of its most advanced components, while stripping back some staple features — here’s why I still want it on day one.
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Why the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture is its biggest camera upgrade, by a pro photographerApple has put a mechanical aperture in the iPhone camera for the first time — here's how that will impact the user experience of the iPhone 18 Pro and Max models that have the feature.
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Apple Pencil support could be the iPhone Duo’s secret weaponThe new iPhone Duo supports the Apple Pencil, and that means Apple has finally produced an iPhone with a stylus — but would Steve Jobs have approved?
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Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your dayApple may not have read the room on this one, as its always-listening Siri Recaps feature comes at a time when people turn away from AI-powered surveillance wearables.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro & Apple iPhone Duo preorders: everything you need to know, including start times, deals, and pricingAre you ready to upgrade? My iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro preorders guide is here to tell you everything you need to know about these stunning new devices.
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Google Health is a grave warning for Apple’s new AI-powered Health appApple’s Health app is getting an AI makeover, and Apple fans are hoping it will avoid the fate of Google Health.
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I tried 5 ways to make ChatGPT flatter with me — here’s what happenedIs AI less sycophantic now? I tried to make ChatGPT flatter, validate and agree with me and was surprised by what it did next.
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Stop letting ChatGPT make choices for you with this promptMaking ChatGPT a decision coach can help you think through difficult choices without handing over the final call.
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ChatGPT Images 2.5 has a noise problemChatGPT Images 2.5 delivers faster, impressively composed pictures, but my tests support users’ complaints of excessive noise
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Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your dayApple may not have read the room on this one, as its always-listening Siri Recaps feature comes at a time when people turn away from AI-powered surveillance wearables.
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Call me boring, but the iPhone 18 Pro's big battery boost is easily its most tempting upgradeLonger battery life means lower anxiety, and that's what I really want from my upgrades these days.
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iPhone 18 Pro battery upgrades and a Pro Max spec tweak revealedBigger batteries than last year, though there are variations in the modem you get depending on where you live.
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Google Health is a grave warning for Apple’s new AI-powered Health appApple’s Health app is getting an AI makeover, and Apple fans are hoping it will avoid the fate of Google Health.
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I really, really want the iPhone Duo, but at $2,000, I just can't go there — and I'm left wondering who willThe iPhone Duo is Apple’s most exciting phone in years, but I’m wondering who is actually going to buy it.
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Neagley release date and time on Prime VideoWhile Reacher season 4 ends, spin-off Neagley is set to take its place. So, when will it arrive on Prime Video?
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Reacher season 4 episode 8 release date and time on Prime VideoThe political espionage plot reaches its dramatic conclusion this week. But, when does Reacher season 4 episode 8 arrive on Prime Video?
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The big streaming platforms now cost you $702 a year more than 5 years ago — here are the culpritsStreaming prices are constantly going up, but this report shows which platforms are the biggest culprits.
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Here are the 5 4K Blu-rays I'm most looking forward to testing in September 2026September means new 4K Blu-rays, and I've picked my top 5 discs I'm most looking forward to testing.
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LG is facing criticism over its data gathering — here's the expert takeLG has defended the data collection that happens on its TVs, saying its standard industry practice — but is that right?
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Valerion VisionMaster Max review: a stunning pro-level projector challenged by newer, cheaper modelsThe Valerion VisionMaster Max is a high-end projector providing exceptional visual quality. But its high price opens it up to competition.
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Our TV experts say this is the best budget OLED TV of 2026 — and the 65-inch model just hit its lowest price everThe LG B6 is the best budget OLED TV of 2026, and the 65-inch model just dropped to a record-low price of $1,1199.99 which is an incredible deal.
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UpdatedThe best soundbars for all budgetsFrom budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.
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Sorry, 4K Blu-ray fans — Panasonic's players just got a price hikePanasonic has increased the price of its Blu-ray players in the US, although some retailers still have stock at the previous price
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy in 2026Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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Soundpeats Pop Clip2 review: fantastic open earbuds with one major flawThe SoundPeats Pop Clip 2 sound and fit amazingly, but connection problems let them down.
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The new AirPods 5 are available to preorder at Walmart — and you can save on older models starting at just $19Walmart has Apple's AirPods 5 available for preorder, and you can also find deals on older models, including AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Earbuds, starting at $19.
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EarbudsI spent months with the only wireless earphones geared towards heavy metal music and this is what I learnedThe Heavys H1E True Wireless Earbuds (largely) translate the metal-first sound of the company's H1H headphones, but glitchy software and off-kilter balancing make them hard to recommend wholesale
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The JBL Live 680NC review: these headphones may sound good, but the stamina and litany of features are the star of the showThe JBL Live 680NC are almost a budget set at $150, plus they sound pretty good, come with a ridiculous amount of features and a long, long battery life.
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IKEA's cheap new Bluetooth speaker has Spotify Tap and stereo pairingThe IKEA Badkruka Bluetooth speaker brings with it easy Spotify integration, stereo pairing, and EQ settings.
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Have a playlist that's full of memories? Qobuz and iFi want to hear it for World Alzheimer's Month, and you could win an elite 5-star DACMusic streaming service Qobuz and hi-fi tech maker iFi have teamed up for World Alzheimer's Month with a competition.
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Apple's all-new AirPods 5 bring 'the industry's best Active Noise Cancellation' to an open-ear design — and the price is surprisingly lowApple unveiled the AirPods 5 at the September Apple Event, and the earbuds offer incredible value, with a preorder price of just $129/£119.
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Google Health is a grave warning for Apple’s new AI-powered Health appApple’s Health app is getting an AI makeover, and Apple fans are hoping it will avoid the fate of Google Health.
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I rode Volkswagen's ‘world’s safest e-bike’ at IFA 2026I love Volkswagen's glasses and radar, but the helmet looks a bit silly, doesn’t it?
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Some of the best budget running headphones just got a big discount on Amazon — save $70 on the Shokz OpenRun ProDon't pay for the expensive new model, as the original Shokz OpenRun Pro are still an excellent pair of bone conduction headphones — and they're now $70 off on Amazon.
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Godox C100 review: a cheap camera and light meter that misses the mark on both countsDifficult to use, and producing middling imagery, the C100 isn't quite what I hoped.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 review: still the selfie king, now with a self-timerThe Instax Mini 13 is Fujifilm's 2026 update to its entry-level instant camera series, offering a fresh look, useful self-timer feature, and a handy angle adjuster on the strap.
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98.6% of US-based respondents reject the FCC's 'military-grade' drone banIt's easy to see why the response to the proposed US ban has been so overwhelmingly negative
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Potensic Atom 3 review: the best DJI drone alternative I've flown so farPotensic's Atom 3 is its best beginner drone yet, and a true DJI alternative. However, the DJI Lito X1 makes life tough for any challenger, offering obstacle avoidance at a new-low price point.
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I've seen 2027's new robot vacuums — here are 3 major trends set to level-up their cleaningNext year's bots are leveling up in three big ways.
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These three effortless coffee makers are my top picks for beginnersCoffee-making doesn't have to be complicated or expensive — these three beginner-friendly machines makes it both affordable and easy.
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IKEA home office trends for fall 2026: matcha green and bright brass storage and accessoriesTransform your home office with energizing shades of green and gold, to add a touch of class and help you focus as the days get shorter.
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Eyeing the new Philips Hue Screen Sync? Philips Smart Lighting just launched a cheaper alternativePhilips Smart Lighting has launched a system that's more affordable than the Philips Hue Screen Sync, and comes with a light strip in the box.
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The new AirPods 5 are available to preorder at Walmart — and you can save on older models starting at just $19Walmart has Apple's AirPods 5 available for preorder, and you can also find deals on older models, including AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Earbuds, starting at $19.
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Verizon launches iPhone 18 Pro preorders with two ways to save — get a device included, plus an Apple Watch AND iPadThe iPhone 18 Pro is now up for preorder at Verizon with some tempting deals — here's how to get the biggest saving possible.
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Apple iPhone 18 Duo preorders: everything you need to know, including start times, deals, and pricingAre you ready to upgrade? My iPhone Duo preorders guide is here to tell you everything you need to know about these stunning new devices.
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Some of the best budget running headphones just got a big discount on Amazon — save $70 on the Shokz OpenRun ProDon't pay for the expensive new model, as the original Shokz OpenRun Pro are still an excellent pair of bone conduction headphones — and they're now $70 off on Amazon.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro preorders are live at T-Mobile with up to $1,200 off in savings — yep, enough to get a device includedT-Mobile’s iPhone 18 Pro deals keep pace with rivals, but one offer stands out for most people today.
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I don’t love camera-less glasses, but RayNeo iO might finally get it rightRayNeo's iO camera-free smart glasses boast an AI-agnostic version of the Siri Recap feature coming to Apple Watch — and I’m not sure if I love or hate it.
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Even Realities G2 smart glasses show the limits of speaker- and camera-free framesStylish but inconsistent
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The first images of Meta's Project Phoenix mixed reality headset leakWe've got our first proper look at Meta Project Phoenix and the headset looks more like a pair of smart glasses.
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Bluetooth is absolutely awful on Windows 11, but Microsoft is finally pushing out updates to fix itWindows 11's Bluetooth is full of bugs, and has been for years, but Microsoft is finally turning its attention towards more of its issues.
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Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will have a smaller set of spells with multiple uses rather than a large variety to make 'everything accessible on a controller,' Invoke saysInvoke Studios has confirmed that Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons has a smaller spell set, mainly for controller accessibility.
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StarCraft general manager says the shift to open-world shooter came about because 'Every time we drew a picture or every time we talked about' the game 'it was boots on the ground every time'Dan Hay tells us how the developers discovered that a change from RTS to open-world shooter came about.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, September 14 (game #1191)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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Drakong Challenger review: a budget controller with premium performanceThe Drakong Challenger may be light on features, light on the scales, and light on your wallet — but it hits hard where it counts.
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Sony denies claims it is stopping disc production — but admits its last plant will drop production by 10%Sony denies ending disc production completely, confirming a 10% output reduction while maintaining plans to stop new physical games in 2028.
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NATO prevented Russia from cutting a critical undersea cable using a tool that leaves no 'traceable fingerprints' on fibre-optic wires — 1,400km long lines are part of NASA's Near Space NetworkNATO allies disrupted a Russian Arctic exercise involving a secret device reportedly designed to damage vital undersea cables without leaving evidence.
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'That is where the machine starts winning on cost': Expert pits AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700 rig against ChatGPT and gives surprising verdictA dual-GPU AMD workstation beats expensive cloud AI subscriptions on cost only once monthly token volume climbs high enough.
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Meta enlists tiny Korean startup to build 'one-chip-like datacenter' — CXL architecture introduced by Facebook's parent company and Panmnesia can handle almost 1000 AI GPUs per domainMeta and Panmnesia propose a CXL data center architecture connecting up to 960 accelerators within one coherent computing domain across multiple racks.
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