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12 perfect gifts for passionate home cooks, curated by a kitchen tech editor
The kitchen tools and gadgets they didn't know they always wanted.
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12 Pokémon gift ideas that make up for the lack of TCG stock — trust me, I have a Pikachu tattoo
It's hard to find the right gift for a Pokémon enthusiast, but don't worry, I've used my 30 years of experience to pick some awesome presents for the holidays.
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12 running gifts sporty people will be glad to get
From top-tier running socks to training and recovery accessories, these are 12 running gifts sporty people will be glad to get.
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I'm a trained barista, and these are my top 12 Christmas gifts for coffee lovers
Turn your loved one's kitchen into a coffee house with these premium barista tools they'll use every time they brew.
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I test 4K Blu-rays for a living and these are the 12 discs I’d buy movie lovers for Christmas
If you're looking for 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection or gift to a fan this Christmas, these are my top 12 discs that I've personally tested.
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Manfrotto One review: an exceptionally versatile professional tripod
The Manfrotto One aims to combine the best features of a photo and video tripod into a single model, and may just be the best pro tripod ever
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Thinkware U3000 Pro Dash Cam review: powerful but pricey
The Thinkware U3000 Pro Dash Cam is armed with a host of powerful features and functions but comes with a premium price
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Fairphone Fairbuds XL (2025) review: eco-friendly headphones with a fun sound and a really useful design feature
The most eco-friendly headphones just got a little bit eco friendlier – and slightly better sounding, too
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This pet hair-friendly vacuum is one of the best budget options I've tested
The Bissell PowerClean FurFinder delivers capable cleaning without the bells and whistles.
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Wake Up Dead Man review: The best Knives Out mystery on Netflix to date
I still can't believe I'd already seen Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery before it's released on Netflix. My verdict? It didn't let me down.
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The Honor Magic 8 Lite has the best battery life of any phone I've ever tested – but it's not a total home run
The Honor Magic 8 Lite boasts some of the best battery life on the market, but it's let down by middling cameras and average performance.
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Marshall Middleton II review: a wonderful-sounding mid-sized speaker
The Marshall Middleton II boasts excellent sound quality, a classy design, and plenty of battery life, but almost fittingly, it can sometimes feel stuck in the middle.
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Should I abandon my iPhone for a return to Android? Tell me what to do
Tell me whether I should abandon my iPhone for a return to Android. Or not.
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5 rumored Samsung Galaxy S26 upgrades – from chipset surprises to magnetic charging
The Samsung Galaxy S26 line is expected to debut in early 2026 – here are the biggest rumored upgrades we've heard so far.
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Motorola just teased a new foldable to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Motorola has big plans for CES, and that could include a brand new foldable.
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The iPhone Fold is going to be huge, but I’m worried about these 3 things
Apple’s foldable iPhone will need to overcome three main challenges when it launches in 2026.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 might finally be getting its version of MagSafe – here are 8 accessories to expect
Eight Samsung Galaxy S26 series accessories have leaked, pointing to a focus on magnets and faster wireless charging.
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New AirTag rivals from Xiaomi and Motorola are rumored to be on the way
If you're interested in tracking devices from Android and the web, Xiaomi and Motorola could be keen to help soon.
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Buying someone a new phone this Christmas? Read this first
It’s the season of giving, and if you're planning on buying someone a new phone this Christmas, here are my expert recommendations.
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Corsair adds new touchscreen-enabled entry to its Frame case series — and I can't understand why
Corsair unveils new $400 Frame 4000D mid-tower case — but I'm not buying it
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Apple reveals the most popular free iPhone apps of 2025 — and there’s a surprise runner-up to ChatGPT
Apple has revealed its most-downloaded iPhone and iPad apps of 2025, including games and Apple Arcade titles, but the top free iPhone app has an interesting runner-up.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1636, Thursday, December 11
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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This Xbox Ally deal is an easy option over the Steam Deck this Holiday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone, but that doesn't mean winter sales are, and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally is fortunately on sale on Amazon.
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Can't afford to build your PC? This Alienware Aurora with an RTX 5080 is just $1,849 today
RAM prices getting you down? A massive $630 price cut on this Alienware Aurora with an RTX 5080 makes it a compelling option.
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Steep RAM price hikes laid bare as DDR5 kit now costs more than an RTX 5090 GPU
Did you think a high-end RAM kit would ever cost more than an Nvidia RTX 5090? Well, it does, and that's truly scary.
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Google Photos takes on CapCut with 5 handy new video-editing tools, including a time-saving template feature
New templates, music, text, and more – these are the new video-editing features available in Google Photos.
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Apple reveals the most popular free iPhone apps of 2025 — and there’s a surprise runner-up to ChatGPT
Apple has revealed its most-downloaded iPhone and iPad apps of 2025, including games and Apple Arcade titles, but the top free iPhone app has an interesting runner-up.
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Should I abandon my iPhone for a return to Android? Tell me what to do
Tell me whether I should abandon my iPhone for a return to Android. Or not.
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The iPhone Fold is going to be huge, but I’m worried about these 3 things
Apple’s foldable iPhone will need to overcome three main challenges when it launches in 2026.
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The best MacBook Pro deals in December
We've rounded up all the best MacBook Pro deals available right now so you can pay the lowest price for Apple's premium laptop.
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The best MacBook Air deals in December
All of the best MacBook Air deals in one place, including the lowest prices for the latest M4 models.
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Columbia goes full Endor for its latest Star Wars collaboration — and we spoke to the team behind it
The Endor Collection drops December 11
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Not ready to say goodbye to Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour? You can live it one last time on Disney+ very soon
Disney+ is coming in hot with two new Taylor Swift projects for diehards to stream this weekend.
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HBO Max is streaming an incredible music documentary – and a slightly less great music mockumentary, too
Some of HBO Max's December 2025 additions are hit and miss – but its Jeff Buckley documentary is must-see TV.
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HBO Max subscriber sues Netflix in dramatic class-action lawsuit, claiming the Warner Bros deal will cause 'irreparable antitrust injury'
HBO Max member Michelle Fendelander has sued Netflix in a bid to prevent it from merging with Warner Bros Discovery.
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UpdatedFallout season 2: what we know so far about the hit Prime Video show's return (release date, trailer, cast, plot)
Fallout season 2 is less than a week away – here's everything we know about the show's next entry.
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JMGO’s new, feature-packed portable 4K projector is surprisingly cheap — but only for a limited time
JMGO's short-throw projector is very bright and comes packed with features
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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our experts
Don't settle for less than the best 55-inch 4K TVs, with great pictures, upscaling, interfaces, and audio all in one brilliant package.
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These five 4K Blu-rays are so good, they've entered my TV testing rotation
As a TV reviewer, it's good to update the 4K Blu-rays I use for testing. These 5 discs are the latest additions.
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Hot dealsThe cheapest OLED TV deals and sales in December 2025
Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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Magnetar's new 4K Blu-ray players are the last disc spinners you'll ever need — and they're now available to buy
MKII versions of the 4K Blu-ray players Magnetar announced at CEDIA 2025 are now available to buy.
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Xgimi Horizon 20 Max review: a super-bright protable projector with excellent picture quality
The Xgimi Horizon 20 Max is a superb portable 4K projector. It may be pricey, but it's worth it.
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Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is right for you?
The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 and the Bose Smart Soundbar are great Dolby Atmos soundbars, but for very different reasons.
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9 inspired gift ideas for the music lover in your life, hand-picked by an audio expert
Know a music-lover and looking for inspiration on what to buy them? Have a look at this little lot.
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Panic! At the disc-o: Quad's retro CD transport makes me want to spend all my money on CDs
The Quad 3CDT is "dedicated to discs" and looks stunning
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Spotify steps up its plan to be the new MTV — music videos are rolling out whether you want them or not
After nearly two years, music videos are coming to Spotify in the US and Canada, but is it what users actually want?
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Qobuz teams up with indie music mag Drowned in Sound to produce 6 months of artist-first podcasts — and I can’t wait to tune in
Qobuz's Drowned in Sound collab will bring 6 months of artist-first podcasts to discerning music-lovers
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Our favorite sustainably-minded tech specialist is back with even more eco-conscious over-ear headphones
Fairphone is back, with an update to its popular over-ears that makes them even more planet friendly than before
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Fairphone Fairbuds XL (2025) review: eco-friendly headphones with a fun sound and a really useful design feature
The most eco-friendly headphones just got a little bit eco friendlier – and slightly better sounding, too
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.
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5 essential stretches you should be doing every day, according to an expert
Tight hips, sore shoulders or a stiff back don't have to be a daily reality. These expert-approved, no-fuss moves will help you boost mobility, reduce pain and smooth out any sign of ‘tech neck’
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This deal on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 makes it an unbeatable budget smartwatch
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 drops to a record-low price of $129.99 at Amazon
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Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 shelved? An Oura patent dispute and reported 'underwhelming' sales casts doubt on the smart ring's future
The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could be on ice, with no planned 2026 Unpacked appearance and a legal spat with Oura hampering the sequel's chances.
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Manfrotto One review: an exceptionally versatile professional tripod
The Manfrotto One aims to combine the best features of a photo and video tripod into a single model, and may just be the best pro tripod ever
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DJI’s terrifying new delivery drone is its most powerful one so far
DJI has launched the FlyCart 100 drone for delivering heavy packages in the most difficult environments.
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Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 — here are the hilarious winning photos
The winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 have been unveiled, with 44 shortlisted images selected from over 10,000 entries – a record high for the contest.
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I swear by these 9 cameras and accessories for shooting TikTok content — and they all fit in one small sling bag
I can't live without these 9 portable cameras and accessories for making TikTok content.
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Are smart string lights for you? Here are my top tips to help you decide
Get that lightbulb moment with my guide on what to look out for when choosing your smart string lights.
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How much suction do you need on a robovac? Here's what I look for
When it comes to cleaning clout, it's not all about the suction specs – but there's still a minimum level you should look for.
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Need a new drip coffee maker? These are my top 3 choices
Upgrade your mornings with a new brewer for perfect pour-over every time.
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IKEA has launched a new LED light and motion sensor combo gadget
IKEA's newest gadget is the Gömpyssling light and sensor, and it won't cost you much money at all.
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UpdatedThe best mouse 2025
Want a better sensor, an ergonomic design to cut out wrist pain, or a budget pick that won't die on you in less than a month? I've got you covered with my picks for the best mouse in 2025.
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The best ereader for 2025
We tested several of the best ereaders and e-paper tablets you can get from Kindle, Kobo and more to find the top 9 options across different budgets and categories.
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The best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our experts
Don't settle for less than the best 55-inch 4K TVs, with great pictures, upscaling, interfaces, and audio all in one brilliant package.
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.
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The best Australia VPN 2025
Most good VPN providers have servers across the globe, but these are the best to choose if you're in Australia.
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The best Beats headphones for all budgets, tested and recommended by our reviewers
From wireless over-ear headphones to workout earbuds: there's a pair of the best Beats headphones to suit everyone.
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UpdatedBest Bose headphones
In this guide, we test and recommemd the best Bose headphones, from wireless over-ear headphones to noise cancelling earbuds.
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This Xbox Ally deal is an easy option over the Steam Deck this Holiday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone, but that doesn't mean winter sales are, and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally is fortunately on sale on Amazon.
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This deal on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 makes it an unbeatable budget smartwatch
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 drops to a record-low price of $129.99 at Amazon
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Here are the 19 best tech gadget gifts under $50 — Apple, Ring, Echo, and Sony from $9
I'm rounding up my favorite tech gadget gifts under $50, including headphones, speakers, and smart home gadgets from Apple, Sony, Amazon, and more.
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Can't afford to build your PC? This Alienware Aurora with an RTX 5080 is just $1,849 today
RAM prices getting you down? A massive $630 price cut on this Alienware Aurora with an RTX 5080 makes it a compelling option.
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This top-rated budget gaming laptop with an RTX 5050 just dropped to $579 at Walmart
Walmart has slashed the price of this Acer Nitro V with an RTX 5050 to a fantastic low price of $579, making it a great buy for budget gamers.
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The best MacBook Pro deals in December
We've rounded up all the best MacBook Pro deals available right now so you can pay the lowest price for Apple's premium laptop.
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LastPass coupons in Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use our LastPass coupons to save on the price of plans from the password manager software and manage your logins for less.
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Acer Promo Codes in Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Add one of our Acer promo codes to your order to save on the price of laptops, peripherals, accessories & more.
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Eufy promo codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use one of these Eufy promo codes to save on home appliances and smart tech such as cameras, doorbells, robot vacuums and more
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Sling TV Promo Codes for December 2025
SPONSORED With these Sling TV promo codes you can get discounted memberships and add access to extra channels for free on the streaming service.
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NordVPN Coupons Codes in Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use one of our NordVPN coupon codes to save on your subscription to the popular VPN service and keep your details private & secure online.
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Bitdefender Coupon Codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use one of these tried & tested Bitdefender coupon codes to save on internet security, antivirus, VPN, and password management.
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Bluehost coupons codes in Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use these Bluehost coupons to sort website hosting, domain names & more at affordable prices.
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Corsair discount codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Add one of these Corsair discount codes to your order for better-priced gaming laptops, PCs, accessories & components.
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Roborock discount codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Activate one of these Roborock discount codes for lower prices on the brand's wet vacs, cordless models and robot vacuums.
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Tello coupon codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Our Tello coupon codes can help you save on the cost of cell phones, accessories & a range of plans from the mobile carrier.
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Meta promo codes for Dec 2025
SPONSORED These Meta promo codes can help you save money on Meta's virtual & augmented reality headsets and other gaming peripherals.
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Motorola promo codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Activate one of these Motorola discount codes to lower the price of the brand's flagship smartphones and accessories.
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Canon promo codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use these tried & tested Canon coupon codes to save on cameras, lenses, printers and more.
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Sonos promo codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use these Sonos promo codes to save money on the manufacturer's full array of wireless smart speakers, soundbars & home theatre sets.
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Google Photos takes on CapCut with 5 handy new video-editing tools, including a time-saving template feature
New templates, music, text, and more – these are the new video-editing features available in Google Photos.
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Windows 11 will soon allow for fully ditching AI actions from File Explorer
Windows 11 will soon have tidier right-click menus by allowing AI actions to be fully removed from File Explorer.
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Android XR chief reveals what's coming next for smart glasses
What's the future of Android XR? We spoke to Juston Payne, Google's Senior Director of Product Management for XR, to find out.
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I tried the next-gen Android XR prototype smart glasses, and these frames are ready for your close-up
This is what we want
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Corsair adds new touchscreen-enabled entry to its Frame case series — and I can't understand why
Corsair unveils new $400 Frame 4000D mid-tower case — but I'm not buying it
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC is more of the same — for better and worse
I loved Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but a couple hours into Mega Dimension DLC I’m disappointed for 2 big reasons.
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This Xbox Ally deal is an easy option over the Steam Deck this Holiday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone, but that doesn't mean winter sales are, and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally is fortunately on sale on Amazon.
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Genshin Impact PS5 controller pre-orders live build-up — all the best links and information ahead of the Limited Edition DualSense dropping tomorrow
We've got all the best information and links for Sony's next limited edition DualSense, the Genshin Impact PS5 controller.
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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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Bluesky enforces age checks to comply with Australia's under-16s social media ban – and reverses Mississippi's block
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TunnelBear reshapes its free VPN model amid rising infrastructure costs
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UK has "no plans" to replicate Australia's social media ban (yet)
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Taiwan blocks RedNote app, sparking VPN surge
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Faster speeds, more locations: Norton VPN caps off a year of transformation
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Under-16s social media ban lands in Australia
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"We're going to be watching really closely" – politicians around the world are taking inspiration from Australia's social media ban
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HBM-on-GPU set to power the next revolution in AI accelerators - and just to confirm, there's no way this will come to your video card anytime soon
Imec’s 3D HBM-on-GPU study demonstrates extreme density potential for AI accelerators while highlighting severe thermal and performance challenges.
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Beelink promises a 4-liter, 4-drive NAS that could put 120TB in the palm of your hand
Beelink’s ME Pro NAS compresses four drives into four liters, offering 120TB potential, but core specs remain unannounced.
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Battle of the pivot tables: Diarmuid ‘The LeBron James of Excel’ Early defeats three-time champion Andrew Ngai to claim the 2025 Excel World Championship and a $5,000 cash prize
Diarmuid Early won the 2025 Excel World Championship in Las Vegas, completing intense pivot table challenges and securing cash and a trophy.
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Finally! Another external USB4 SSD hit the market — and this one is likely to be far more affordable than rivals
TeamGroup PD40 is a lightweight, travel-ready USB4 SSD offering strong performance, broad compatibility, and appealing value.
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