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Our #1 coffee maker: The compact Philips Baristina is affordable and seriously impressiveA bargain espresso machine that makes brewing with fresh beans as simple as using coffee pods.
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Our #2 coffee maker: The Philips Café Aromis is the top fully automatic espresso machine, with great lattes tooEven if you have no barista experience, Aromis has a chatbot-style assistant that will help you tweak the brew settings until your coffee tastes perfect.
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Our #3 coffee maker: Meraki's Espresso Machine Gen 2 is how you take things to a new levelWhile testing Meraki’s latest espresso machine, I was genuinely blown away by how its clever features supported me to make better coffee manually.
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Forget pods, the Lavazza Tabli uses 100% coffee tablets — and beats Nespresso hands-down for flavorThe Tabli system is just as convenient as coffee capsules, but without the waste.
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The best 3 milk frothers for perfect lattes without the effortWhether you prefer dairy or plant-based milk, an electric milk frother is your shortcut to perfect cappuccinos and lattes.
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Your daily coffee demands the best quality water — and a filter can make all the differenceI spoke to water-quality experts to find out what I should look for when choosing a water filter to upgrade my coffee-making experience.
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How are Nespresso coffee pods recycled? Discover what happens behind the scenesCoffee capsules are quick and convenient, but make more waste than fresh grounds – so what happens to it?
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Hollywood is betting big on AI movies — just as audiences turn against themHollywood is taking AI films seriously, and even Tom Cruise things they are coming, but AI seems to be turning the audience off.
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I tried America.gov, and I'm wary of trusting it with my dataI tried the new AI-powered America.gov and found a useful government guide whose ambitious plans raise much bigger questions about privacy, security and trust
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iFixit’s AirPods 5 teardown reveals one key improvement to Apple’s earbudsiFixit tore down the new AirPods 5 and found some notable improvements compared to their predecessors.
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The best student laptops 2026Check out our top tested picks of the best student laptops in 2026, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.
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This iPhone Duo app simulates a classic WalkmanAn iPhone Duo app gives the Walkman a modern upgrade, while retaining some of the tactility.
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iOS 27 users report touchscreen and performance issues after updateiOS 27 bring lots of new features but also some bugs, including touchscreen and performance issues.
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Leak shows a new iPad mini is on the way, even after Apple's folding iPhoneWe can expect more Apple products in October, including a new iPad mini and a second HomePod mini.
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Hollywood is betting big on AI movies — just as audiences turn against themHollywood is taking AI films seriously, and even Tom Cruise things they are coming, but AI seems to be turning the audience off.
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A new Marvel rumor suggests Avengers: Secret Wars could lose its December 2027 release date slot — and a filming delay could be the reason whyNumerous insiders have claimed that Avengers: Secret Wars won't start filming until early 2027.
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I asked Maxine Peake what fans should stream after gripping Apple TV thriller Last SeenWith gripping thriller Last Seen drawing to a close on Apple TV, I asked star Maxine Peake what you should watch next — and I'm obsessed with her answer
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There's a new Amazon Fire TV Stick that's faster to use, and a redesigned remoteAmazon unveils a new, faster Fire TV Stick 4K plus a new remote design and updates for Alexa+.
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Sony Bravia 9 II vs Samsung R95H: which flagship RGB TV is best, and can they compete with OLED?A side-by-side comparison of Sony and Samsung's flagship 2026 RGB TVs using reference 4K Blu-rays: which one comes out on top?
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A new 4K Blu-ray player is coming, and I hope it's available worldwideSupport for 4K discs and region-free playback for standard Blu-rays and DVDs make this a stand-out.
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A EV truck with a TV built into a front trunk for tailgating? Ford wants to patent the ideaFord's patent for what looks very like the Ford Fathom shows a multi-use front trunk including the option to house a TV
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Cheap big-screen LCD TVs could be in trouble for Black Friday — panel prices are going upLCD panel prices are going up just in time for the peak TV buying season, and Samsung is considering dropping QLED
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UpdatedThe best 48-, 49- and 50-inch TVs for every budgetThe 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 LG B6 is now the cheapest OLED TV of 2026 — get the 48-inch model for just $799.99The best (and cheapest) OLED TV of 2026 is the LG B6, and Best Buy has the 48-inch model on sale for a record-low price of $799.99.
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Cambridge A100 SE review: cheap wireless earbuds that hit all the right notesCambridge refreshes its true wireless in-ear offering with some enticing new specification and a very tempting asking price…
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iFixit’s AirPods 5 teardown reveals one key improvement to Apple’s earbudsiFixit tore down the new AirPods 5 and found some notable improvements compared to their predecessors.
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9 of the biggest new headphones and earbuds unveiled in September: Apple, Bose, Sony and moreIn what has been a huge month for headphones and earbuds, we pick just the 9 most-prominent products in the portable audio listening gear space — strap in, there's a lot to get through!
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Best earbuds: top buys, all TechRadar-tested and recommendedTechRadar's carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with.
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Don't upgrade your handset, upgrade what it can do: these new cheap hi-fi Bluetooth dongles unlock hi-res music from your phone, and ping it to your wireless earbudsThree new hi-res USB-C audio dongles from class-leaders of the game: plug one in and get ready for LDAC and aptX, even from your iPhone
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 review: making smartwatches easyThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 simplifies the smartwatch experience, but some might find it a bit too simple.
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Could a treadmill make you a better runner than an Apple Watch? Peloton CPO Nick Caldwell and CMO Megan Imbres believe the Peloton Tread Vision's AI cameras offer 'much higher accuracy' than wearablesI tried Peloton's new redesigned Tread Vision and its AI feedback, and interviewed the company's chief product and marketing officers about its new features.
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I compared the OM System PEN and Lumix L10 — which classy Micro Four Thirds model wins?The new OM System PEN bears a striking resemblance to the Lumix L1- premium compact camera, so which rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds camera is the better of the two?
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Fujifilm Instax Pal 2 review: the cutest — and priciest — toy camera aroundThe Instax Pal 2 is a cutesy 10MP digital camera with pocket-friendly dimensions, twin displays, multi-sensory controls and wireless image uploads — but it's not perfect.
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I tried the new Polaroid Mod instant camera — it's 1,000 times more fun than AII went hands-on with the new Polaroid Mod and dove right into a few of its wild modes that can turn instant photography into a fantastical dreamscape
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Keurig Alta system swaps plastic pods for compressed coffee tabsAltaRounds are fully compostable, and are a big change from plastic and foil K-Cups when it comes to single-serve coffee.
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Which Ring doorbell should I buy? A simple guide to the different optionsNot sure whether to go hardwired or battery? Or what difference between Pro and Plus models? Here's what you need to know before buying a Ring video doorbell.
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I test over a dozen coffee makers a year, and these are my top picks this International Coffee DayAvoid eye-watering coffee shop prices by making your own drinks at home with one of these top-rated bean-to-cup machines.
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I splurged on Breville’s Barista Touch espresso maker, and it changed my mornings — it's now $200 off for National Coffee DayI splurged on the five-star-rated Breville Barista Touch espresso maker, and it changed my mornings, and it's now $200 off at Amazon for National Coffee Day.
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Windows 11's 26H2 update could trigger the rollout of delayed featuresIf you've been annoyed that you still haven't got a Windows 11 feature that was rolled out earlier this year, you might be in luck.
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Anker unveils Eufy S4 video doorbell with VR viewing and AI trackingWith 180-degree viewing field, AI tracking, and subject framing, there's nothing the Eufy S4 video doorbell can't do.
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Songs of the Past director says it was originally 'impossible from a technological standpoint' to have Geralt's silver chain in The Witcher 3 — 'The physics and animation technology had to go a little bit forward in time'CD Projekt Red has revealed that modern technology has finally allowed the team to add the silver chain to The Witcher 3's upcoming Songs of the Past expansion.
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The XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 with a game-changing 16K pressure stylus is one of the best drawing tablets we've tested — and it's now $230 off at NeweggWe called XP-Pen's 2.5K drawing tablet "more capable" than previous generations. Now, creatives can save $230 in Newegg's tech sale and get a free $20 gift card.
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