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Google Pixel 11 & Pixel 11 Pro preorders are officially live — here's where to get your device with the best dealsTempted by one of the new Google Pixel 11 devices? I'm rounding up all the best preorder deals in one place right here.
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I tried the new Pixel 11 range, and Google's made loads of improvements, with a surprising 'HiLight'I’ve spent time with Google’s new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL to see how the trio stacks up, from the refined designs and standout colors to the new Tensor G6 chip, upgraded cameras, and Pro-exclusive HiLight feature.
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The Pixel Tag is here — but Google needs to fix these 5 Find Hub issuesA new Bluetooth tracker isn't as exciting if the tracking network that it's part of needs improving.
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I test smartwatches for a job, and the Google Pixel Watch 5 beats Apple and Samsung in 5 key waysGoogle Pixel Watch 5 launches, and it's packing five core features to help it rise above the Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9.
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I spent a couple of hours with the new Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold — it’s not a reinvention, but a nudge toward perfectionThe Pixel 11 Pro Fold gets a refined design, upgraded components, and a fascinating new HiLights hardware feature, while remaining true to its flexible, Gemini-centric roots.
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‘Bi-polar, angry and forgetful’ romantic chatbots are leaving humans in need of specialist relationship therapyShame, jealousy, anger, addiction: are AI relationships causing more harm than good? and what’s the alternative to dating inside a screen in 2026?
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Should you buy a Chromebook now or wait for the Googlebook?Don't understand what a Googlebook is, or how it's different from a Chromebook? We cut through the confusion for those hunting out a new laptop.
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ChatGPT might soon let you lock away your most sensitive chatsThere are signs in the latest version of the ChatGPT Android app that the AI assistant will soon offer an extra security feature.
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I thought ChatGPT’s new ‘umms’ and ‘hmms’ were incredibly annoyingI hate ChatGPT’s ums, rights and awkward pauses. So why did I find myself talking to it more?
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Superman TV spin-off gets official title, cast, and plot reveal — and a wild new fan theoryThe People v. Gorilla Grodd will be a mockumentary series fronted by Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen.
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Who is Sinestro in Lanterns episode 2? Comic book origins, powers, and moreLanterns episode 2 marks the debut of a major Green Lantern villain — here's all you need to know about him.
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What are the Manhunters in Lanterns? The HBO Max show's apparent villains, explainedLanterns episode 2 has unveiled the HBO TV show's supposed villains — here's what you need to know about them.
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Reacher season 4 episode 5 release date and time on Prime VideoThe CIA cover-up still needs answers, so when does Reacher season 4 episode 5 arrive on Prime Video?
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Samsung's Micro RGB TV delivers exceptional colors and brightness, making it the perfect display to watch football — and it's at its lowest price everSamsung's Micro RGB TV delivers exceptional color and brightness, making it the perfect display for watching football, and it's currently on sale at a record-low price at Best Buy.
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Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale has some seriously tempting TCL TV deals — our favorite models are up to $2,000 offLooking for a decent TV that doesn't cost the earth? TCL's Mini LED models are a fantastic value option.
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This 9-in-1 USB dock with a Blu-ray drive is smashing its crowdfunding goalThe BluHub is a USB 3 hub with an integrated BD/DVD/CD writer — and despite its early Kickstarter success, some are warning of red flags.
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5 of the best 4K Blu-ray discs I've tested for showing off your TV's colors4K Blu-ray is excellent for showing off a TV's colors, and these are 5 of the best discs I've tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.
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The best 32-inch TV: small screens for any budgetThe best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.
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Buying GuideBest ultra short throw projectors: big, bright images from a boxWe've selected the best ultra short throw projectors at a range of prices for beaming big, bright images in your living room.
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Amazon makes Alexa+ free for Fire TV users without PrimeAmazon just made Alexa+ free to use on Fire TV devices, and you don't need a Prime membership.
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‘Bi-polar, angry and forgetful’ romantic chatbots are leaving humans in need of specialist relationship therapyShame, jealousy, anger, addiction: are AI relationships causing more harm than good? and what’s the alternative to dating inside a screen in 2026?
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Why Goldenear's hybrid T44 tower speakers somehow boast the best of powered and passive worldsThe Goldenear T44 are both powered and passive speakers (depending on the driver and frequency you want to talk about), allowing for some truly unique blending of sound.
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Think CD players died in the 2000s? These 9 wonderfully weird new models prove otherwiseDust off your CD collection and get ready to party like it's 2002.
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Trinnov's Altitude CI AV processor creates high-quality sound in non-ideal spaces — and I love itThe Trinnov Altitude CI AV processor is a magical piece of equipment you didn’t know you needed. Its 3D room correction, software-based processing, and modularity are all next level.
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We've got more leaked details of the rumored camera-equipped AirPodsWe've got a bit more unofficial information on the camera quality and the capabilities of these upcoming AirPods.
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Apple Music will force artists to label AI music, but some users want moreApple Music will require artists to label their AI-generated music so users know what they’re getting.
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JBL Live Beam 4 review: excellent touchscreen-equipped earbudsThese JBL earbuds have a touchscreen-fitted charging case, and they might just be my favorite model of 2026 — here’s why.
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Garmin just scheduled a YouTube live event, and it's got to be the Fenix 9Garmin's 'Play Harder' event is likely the debut of the industry's worst-kept secret smartwatch — the Fenix 9.
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The Garmin Venu 3 is a 'near-perfect balance of smartwatch and health tracker' — and it just dropped to its lowest price yetIn our Garmin Venu 3 review, we said it was a 'near-perfect balance of smartwatch and health tracker ', and it's currently on sale at Amazon for its lowest price yet.
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I tested a portable, AI-powered personal trainer bot for a weekThis is like having a personal trainer, but an on-demand one that goes with you as needed and is always improving.
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FCC shoots down HoverAir Versa 2-in-1 drone, saying certification was granted ‘erroneously'HoverAir's 2-in-1 pocket gimbal camera and drone looked set to go on sale in the US — but the FCC has now said certification was granted 'erroneously'
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Retro boom sees Fujifilm leapfrog Nikon in major camera market shake upA new Nikkei report is encouraging reading for the camera industry, particularly Canon and Nikon — here's what we can learn from the data.
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Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business'Despite a public backlash against the tech, Flock's business is continuing to expand beyond license plate readers.
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Here's how Polaroids awakened legendary artist David Hockney to the possibilities of photographyHockney's cubism-inspired collages of dozens of Polaroid images are the perfect way to celebrate World Photography Day.
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I just did a full solar install instead of plug-in solar — here's whyI'm loving my solar panels, battery and gateway setup so far, although admittedly it's still early days.
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The stunning Terra Caffe Demi brews exceptional coffee with the tap of a buttonThis fun-sized machine couldn't be easier to use, and it brews incredible espresso, coffee, and more.
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Google Home update adds new Gemini voice commands and Spotify fixesGemini for Home is getting some new upgrades, but users are still waiting for Google to fix the real problems.
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Dyson's popular bladeless tower fan delivers cool, clean air — and it just dropped to its lowest price yet at AmazonDyson's premium tower fan, which cools and cleans the air, just got a rare discount on Amazon and is on sale at its lowest price yet.
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The Garmin Venu 3 is a 'near-perfect balance of smartwatch and health tracker' — and it just dropped to its lowest price yetIn our Garmin Venu 3 review, we said it was a 'near-perfect balance of smartwatch and health tracker ', and it's currently on sale at Amazon for its lowest price yet.
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Samsung's Micro RGB TV delivers exceptional colors and brightness, making it the perfect display to watch football — and it's at its lowest price everSamsung's Micro RGB TV delivers exceptional color and brightness, making it the perfect display for watching football, and it's currently on sale at a record-low price at Best Buy.
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Best Buy's massive Anniversary sale is like a Labor Day preview — 60% off TVs, AirPods, laptops, appliances and moreThere's no need to wait for Labor Day; Best Buy's massive Anniversary sale has record-low prices that you can shop right now on TVs, appliances, laptops, AirPods, and more.
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The back-to-school sales are drawing to a close — these are the RTX 5050, 5060, and 5070 gaming laptops I'd buyThis $1,249 RTX 5070 gaming laptop is my pick in the back-to-school sales — and I've found four other great options, too
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Dyson's popular bladeless tower fan delivers cool, clean air — and it just dropped to its lowest price yet at AmazonDyson's premium tower fan, which cools and cleans the air, just got a rare discount on Amazon and is on sale at its lowest price yet.
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L'Atitude 52°N Smart Glasses review: stylish smart glasses that’ll help you see the world, but are they worth the subscription?The L’Atitude 52°N are a promising debut from this new player in the smartwatch game, but they’re not without their issues.
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Redditor explains how Windows 11 can end up stripping out your GPU driverWindows 11 removed the driver for an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti laptop graphics card, and you can blame Eco mode.
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Are Meta smart glasses doomed to fail like Google Glass?There couldn't be a worse time for Meta and Samsung to release new smart glasses, but what could they do instead?
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Razer Soma Chroma review: the bring-your-own-battery gaming chairThe Soma Chroma is seriously comfortable. It's good at being a chair, but it's just a bit "meh" at everything else.
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Gotta munch ‘em all: I tried the new Pokémon x Krispy Kreme donuts to find out if they’re actually worth buyingI tried the Pokémon x Krispy Kreme collection — here's how I'd rate each donut.
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The GTA 6 Netflix deal could be a worrying sign of what's to come in gamingRockstar Games' GTA 6 timed Netflix exclusive, and gamers' defense of it, is everything wrong with gaming right now.
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'A generational Call of Duty game' — After almost ten hours hands-on, I think Modern Warfare 4 could revolutionize the long-running seriesModern Warfare 4 is shaping up to be a generational Call of Duty experience if the ongoing beta is anything to go by.
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Over a million people have clicked LinkedIn's "seems like AI slop" button in just a few weeks - so why is my feed still full of it?The battle against LinkedIn AI slop is going well for those of us who like to use our brains.
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President Trump wants the US to carry out more than 1,000 space launches a year by 2030 — and speed up sending robots and humans to MarsTrump signs memo pushing America toward 1,000 annual space launches by 2030, boosting access to land and NASA's moon plans.
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The US is now home to 15 of the world's 20 biggest AI data centers — with one state housing 12 on its ownThe US dominates global hyperscale infrastructure, while Texas and emerging markets gain importance as operators seek locations supporting continued AI expansion.
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China is shifting its new data centers to rural Eastern locations as it looks for extra AI powerChina is expanding rural AI data centers for climate and land advantages, though local wage growth has lagged behind investment.
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