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Agatha Christie's Seven Dials review: Netflix doesn't make a weak crime story any better
As a former Agatha Christie-obsessed teenager, it breaks my heart to report that Seven Dials on Netflix is a criminal adaptation of a master at work.
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Kodak Charmera review: the viral keychain digital camera is so bad, that I actually love it
Kodak, the prominent producer of cheap compact cameras, goes even smaller and cheaper with the Charmera keychain camera
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HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop review
The HP Omen Max 16 is a powerful gaming laptop that offers excellent performance for a very competitive price - but the design is dated.
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Ninja BlendBOSS Tumbler Blender review: a cooler way to make silky smoothies
Whip up your favorite smoothies and shakes at home, then take them anywhere with the BlendBOSS's 26oz travel tumbler.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review: HBO Max's new Game of Thrones show is a timely and triumphant underdog story for the ages
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a near-medieval masterpiece that stands tall among its Game of Thrones peers.
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Tribit QuietPlus 81 review: cheap ANC headphones with a few too many flaws
I tested these ultra-cheap noise cancelling headphones from Tribit, and they prove that a low price doesn’t mean you’re getting high value for money.
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The Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is smart heating made simple
The X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most modern-looking device, but it does the job.
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New customers at Verizon can get $200 with a new line, plus a free iPhone 17 Pro Max and other excellent deals
Verizon's excellent bonus gift for new customers is a great option - don't hesitate to switch if you want a $200 egift card for cheaper bills.
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‘That model has finally broken': Nothing CEO says the era of bargain smartphones is over – and that its prices could jump by 30%
Nothing's CEO says the 'specs race' is over, as rising memory prices mean 'intentional design' is more important than ever.
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I used Gemini on Android for 3 months – now I know why Apple had no choice but to partner with Google
For the first time in years, I’m excited about the future of the iPhone. And that excitement is coming from Google, not Cupertino.
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The Google Pixel 10a could launch early and at a surprise low price
The Google Pixel 10a might land on February 17 and its possible colors, storage, and price have also leaked.
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The Ikko MindOne Pro is like a Galaxy Z Flip 7 without the flip
The Ikko MindOne Pro promises a cool new design for small phone lovers
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TechRadar dealsThe best Visible Wireless deals and coupon codes for January 2026
Simply the best Visible Wireless deals, coupons and free trials, here to help you save money on a superb carrier.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 camera predictions: every rumored lens for all three models
Between leaks, rumors, and past form, we've come up with predictions for every camera on every Samsung Galaxy S26 model.
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Laptops & Computing
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Owner of big gaming platform GOG can't believe how bad Windows 11 is
Windows 11 is taking a lot of heat these days, and GOG ('Good Old Games') is the latest to fire flak at Microsoft's OS.
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How human motion is fueling the robot revolution — by teaching robots like Atlas to move in lifelike ways
Atlas and other humanoid robots are trained to learn complex human movements using VR and motion capture.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1671, Thursday, January 15
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Meta just killed my Meta Quest 4 hype, as it culls several VR game studios
Meta just closed several VR studios, but VR gaming isn’t dead yet (I hope).
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Micron is 'trying to help consumers' in RAM crisis despite Crucial closure
Micron is even more unpopular after trying to defend its decision to shut down the Crucial brand of consumer RAM.
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6 popular Apple apps now need a subscription to get every new feature
Apple’s Creator Studio subscription locks features behind a paywall and comes with some unpopular new icons.
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HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop review
The HP Omen Max 16 is a powerful gaming laptop that offers excellent performance for a very competitive price - but the design is dated.
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Apple
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Apple Notes could be my go-to life organizer with this big iOS 26.4 upgrade
A report claims that Apple Notes will get a Google Gemini-powered upgrade in iOS 26.4
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6 popular Apple apps now need a subscription to get every new feature
Apple’s Creator Studio subscription locks features behind a paywall and comes with some unpopular new icons.
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You can still get the MacBook Air M4 for $199 with a trade at Best Buy
Best Buy's current deal is a match for the best we've ever seen
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I used Gemini on Android for 3 months – now I know why Apple had no choice but to partner with Google
For the first time in years, I’m excited about the future of the iPhone. And that excitement is coming from Google, not Cupertino.
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iLife and iWork strike back — Apple bundles its creative and productivity apps into one subscription
Plus, Pixelmator Pro arrives on the iPad for the first time
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I wanted to hate Euphoria season 3, but the HBO Max show's trailer won me over
Euphoria season three's production delays have fueled my frustration with the HBO Max show, but the new trailer is blockbuster-worthy.
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Daredevil: Born Again season 2 will include 'very cool surprises' about Jessica Jones
Marvel fans have a new big theory about Jessica Jones' return in the Disney+ show's second season.
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Marvel 'actively developing' season 2 of one of its worst-rated Disney+ shows
Marvel's Head of TV and Animation has provided a major update on the future of adult animated show Marvel Zombies.
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ExclusiveWhy Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials on Netflix doesn’t cheat armchair detectives
It makes total sense for Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall to be behind Agatha Christie's Seven Dials on Netflix – but don't waste your time directly comparing the two.
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The Pitt season 2 episode 2 release date and time on HBO Max
New attending physician Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi was only introduced in the first episode, but she's intent on changing everything in The Pitt season 2 episode 2 – here's when it's on HBO Max.
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TVs
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Prep for the Super Bowl with these 15 incredible TV deals I've found at Best Buy — shop 4K, QLED, and OLED displays from $80
If you're looking for a new TV for the Super Bowl, Best Buy has some incredible deals, and I'm rounding up my 15 favorite, including up to 50% off 4K, QLED, and OLED displays.
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UpdatedThe best gaming TV for all budgets, all real-world tested by our experts
Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.
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The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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Amazon is bringing 50 Roku channels to Fire TV, and they're completely free to stream.
Fire TV is getting another slew of free streaming channels, now you can watch The Roku Channel without a Roku device.
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Fender's Play platform is coming to Samsung TVs everywhere – grab your axe by summer 2026
Fender Play is making its TV debut — get ready to shred, only on Samsung screens
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy today
Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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The AI-led memory prices rises will hit TVs and audio tech too in 2026
Price rises could be coming for all AV tech, and budget sets may get hit hardest
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Sony teases launch of 'a new form of listening' – here's what we think it is
Sony is teasing a new product launch for next week, and tipsters are predicting that it's for the Sony LinkBuds Clip.
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I'm prepared to die for these limited edition Hatsune Miku Sony earbuds and I don't care who knows it
Sony has unveiled a new limited edition Hatsune Miku variant of its LinkBuds Fit earbuds.
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Pro-Ject is Box-ing clever with two new head-fi amps
Pro-Ject's new balanced headphone amps promise to get the best from even hard-to-drive headphones
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Spotify claims it's not forcing AI-generated music onto listeners.
Spotify says it's not the reason why unwanted AI music is appearing in your Discover Weekly playlist.
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Fender's Play platform is coming to Samsung TVs everywhere – grab your axe by summer 2026
Fender Play is making its TV debut — get ready to shred, only on Samsung screens
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Music fans are demanding Spotify flags AI-generated music recommendations
Have you noticed AI-generated music in Spotify? These users have, and they're done with it.
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Finding 2026 a bit much already? You need a digital detox — and for me, a stack of cassette tapes is emphatically the way
Barely two weeks in, 2026 is already a bit much, so I'm taking one of the things I love most offline this year – my music
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Health & Fitness
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How human motion is fueling the robot revolution — by teaching robots like Atlas to move in lifelike ways
Atlas and other humanoid robots are trained to learn complex human movements using VR and motion capture.
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New report identifies the most data-hungry fitness apps
Surfshark analyzed 16 different fitness apps, and ranked them by most to least data collection.
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This four-star smart ring is a 'cheap alternative to Oura and Samsung' — and it just dropped to its best price since Black Friday on Amazon
The RingConn Gen 2 is one of the best smart rings if you're on a budget, and t's even cheaper today thanks to this Amazon deal.
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Cameras
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UpdatedToday's best cameras for vlogging, recommended based on in-depth testing
My guide to the best cameras for vlogging rounds up all of our top picks for on-the-move video creators, at all price points.
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UpdatedThe best compact camera: top choices to take anywhere
Our best compact camera guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.
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I was ready to buy the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, but the deal is off – here's why
Ricoh unveils its first black-and-white only camera in its GR series of premium digital compacts – the GR IV Monochrome, which is otherwise essentially identical to the GR IV
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Kodak Charmera review: the viral keychain digital camera is so bad, that I actually love it
Kodak, the prominent producer of cheap compact cameras, goes even smaller and cheaper with the Charmera keychain camera
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Home
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IKEA's new compact microwave and air fryer combo might be the only cooker your kitchen needs
Imagine what you could do with all that extra space
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We're definitely beta testing this technology": is Alexa+ really bad, or are our expectations for free services too high?
Alexa+ just rolled out for Prime customers for free, but not everyone is thrilled by the change. Others argue you really should be, here's why
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This IKEA donut lamp has invaded my dreams, and now I want nothing but to own 12 of them
A popular IKEA desk lamp gets a major smart and color upgrade.
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Ninja BlendBOSS Tumbler Blender review: a cooler way to make silky smoothies
Whip up your favorite smoothies and shakes at home, then take them anywhere with the BlendBOSS's 26oz travel tumbler.
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Buying guides
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UpdatedToday's best cameras for vlogging, recommended based on in-depth testing
My guide to the best cameras for vlogging rounds up all of our top picks for on-the-move video creators, at all price points.
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UpdatedThe best compact camera: top choices to take anywhere
Our best compact camera guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.
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UpdatedThe best gaming TV for all budgets, all real-world tested by our experts
Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.
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The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy today
Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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UpdatedThe best dash cams
Searching for the best dash cam for your car? We've rounded up the finest choices available for every budget, and packed this guide with tonnes of buying advice.
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UpdatedThe best digital photo frames for your home
We've tested the best digital photo frames you can buy today, from simple screens to the smartest displays for your slideshows.
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Prep for the Super Bowl with these 15 incredible TV deals I've found at Best Buy — shop 4K, QLED, and OLED displays from $80
If you're looking for a new TV for the Super Bowl, Best Buy has some incredible deals, and I'm rounding up my 15 favorite, including up to 50% off 4K, QLED, and OLED displays.
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New customers at Verizon can get $200 with a new line, plus a free iPhone 17 Pro Max and other excellent deals
Verizon's excellent bonus gift for new customers is a great option - don't hesitate to switch if you want a $200 egift card for cheaper bills.
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Norton VPN just dropped exclusive prices for TechRadar readers on new two-year plans — here's how to get the best deal for you
Longer plans and lower prices, exclusively for TechRadar readers
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Amazon has our favorite tech gadgets on sale — here are 19 deals that I recommend
Amazon's winter clearance sale has discounts on our favorite tech gadgets, and I've rounded up the 19 best deals that I recommend from Apple, JBL, Fitbit, and Sony.
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These are the best laptop deals available this week in the US and UK — 14 of the top offers I'd buy with Black Friday behind us
I've rounded up all of the best laptop deals available this week in the US and the UK, including everything from bargain Chromebooks to high-performance powerhouses.
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This four-star smart ring is a 'cheap alternative to Oura and Samsung' — and it just dropped to its best price since Black Friday on Amazon
The RingConn Gen 2 is one of the best smart rings if you're on a budget, and t's even cheaper today thanks to this Amazon deal.
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Software
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Owner of big gaming platform GOG can't believe how bad Windows 11 is
Windows 11 is taking a lot of heat these days, and GOG ('Good Old Games') is the latest to fire flak at Microsoft's OS.
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Meta just killed my Meta Quest 4 hype, as it culls several VR game studios
Meta just closed several VR studios, but VR gaming isn’t dead yet (I hope).
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AI haters be warned – Windows 11's folders may get a big dose of Copilot AI
Microsoft could put Copilot in Windows 11's File Explorer in a far more in-your-face way than the AI is right now.
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The 5 best smart glasses from CES 2026, including the first with HDR10
We got 20-26 vision at CES this year thanks to the five best smart glasses announced at the show
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Marvel Rivals Season 6 launch: our live coverage of the Deadpool update
Here's our coverage of the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 6 as it happens. This includes a look at the release time, and the new Hero Deadpool.
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Believe it or not, Monster Hunter Wilds may be running poorly on your PC if you own less DLC
Capcom has been hard at work on patching Monster Hunter Wilds for its performance woes, but it seems as though an unbelievable fix has come through a Redditor.
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Audeze Maxwell 2 review: Nearly everything you’d want in a gaming headset, but it comes at a hefty cost
The Audeze Maxwell 2 is a high-end wireless gaming headset with true audiophile-grade sound quality, but in its quest for perfect audio, some compromises have been made.
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Marvel Rivals Season 6 is going to make sure I grind every single hero thanks to the new Hero Proficiency update
Marvel Rivals Season 6 arrives tomorrow, and it's looking to be one of my favorite updates so far, thanks to the new Hero Proficiency overhaul.
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NordVPN vs Proton VPN — which provider is better for you?
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"Workarounds are very limited" – VPNs stop working in Uganda as internet connectivity drops
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Norton VPN just dropped exclusive prices for TechRadar readers on new two-year plans — here's how to get the best deal for you
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Security researchers warn Telegram links can doxx you – even with a VPN
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VPN interest spikes in Uganda as the internet gets disrupted ahead of the general elections
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Windscribe is building an ecosystem of privacy-first apps – but it doesn't want to own them
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Your mobile browser counts – and these three are putting your privacy at risk, warns Surfshark
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Massive breach leaks 45 million French records: demographic, healthcare, and financial data all leaked, here's what we know
Someone has been collecting data leaked in several breaches and putting it into an open database.
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Pax8 accidentally exposes partner data - 1,800 MSPs have customer info and licensing details exposed
A Pax8 employee sent an email with the wrong attachment to roughly 40 recipients.
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Unable to access Microsoft Cloud PC? This could be why - and a fix is on the way
Microsoft says it's aware of a Microsoft 365 Cloud PC issue with the latest Windows 10 and Windows 11 builds.
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AWS brings ‘Sovereign’ cloud to Europe - you can pause your geopatriation plans, for now
Your geopatriation dreams come true, thanks to new AWS sovereign cloud.
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