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The whole Google Pixel 10 line is on sale right now — this is the model to get before Prime Day ends -
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This app turned me into the music creator that GarageBand never could -
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1835, Sunday, June 28 2844 Comments -
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I've been testing macOS 27 — and it's a bigger upgrade than you might think
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ChatGPT has stopped taking your prompts so literally, and that’s a big dealOpenAI has given ChatGPT-5.5 an update that makes it easier to talk to, so I tested it out.
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Anthropic's allegation that Alibaba copied Claude has huge implicationsAnthropic's allegations against Alibaba have turned model distillation into one of the most important AI fights.
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AI reads a 2,000-year-old scroll charred by the Mount Vesuvius eruptionResearchers are getting new insights into life and literature from the first century, via previously inaccessible text.
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Apple's price hikes prove that more expensive iPhones are all but inevitableThe RAM crisis forced Apple's hand, and the price hikes we just experienced will likely be repeated when all the new iPhones arrive in September.
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Tom Hanks thinks AI replacing actors is 'a scary thought'Tom Hanks' warning that AI replacing him is "a scary thought" highlights the debate over AI and filmmaking
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UpdatedThe best all-in-one computer in 2026Looking for the best all-in-one computers in 2026? We're here to bring you only the top picks.
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I've been testing macOS 27 — and it's a bigger upgrade than you might thinkBased on the time I've spent with it, macOS 27 Golden Gate is an update that's worth looking forward to later in 2026.
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Don’t miss super-cheap AirPods before these deals end! I tested them all, here's the one I'd pickThe $99 AirPods aren't great value, but the Pro absolutely rock, so here's why you should pay the extra.
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The RAM crisis could get a lot worse if Lenovo and Microsoft are rightThe RAM crisis could get a lot worse over the next few years if Lenovo and Microsoft are right — and I can easily believe they are.
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The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is more expensive than a Paperwhite and iPad, even at a discountSure, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft sounds great on E Paper, but right now you can get a more powerful, better screen in the 11-inch iPad and a more portable Kindle Paperwhite for less
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ExclusiveChris Pratt thinks you should stream this underrated Christopher Nolan film after MercyEven though I don't think Mercy is one of the worst movies of 2026, it's bad enough to only stream Chris Pratt's epic double-bill recommendation on its own.
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I spent a week watching and playing these 3 intriguing horror titles — here's my verdict on which ones are worth your timeThe Terror: Devil in Silver, Mean Creek, and The Sinking City caught my eye this week. But are they worth your time?
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Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3 — everything we know about the Netflix show's returnSeason 2 has only just dropped, but Avatar: The Last Airbender season 3 has already been confirmed — here's everything we know about its cast, plot and release.
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The Bear's finale is worth savoring — here's why the comedy-drama's ending works so wellThe Bear has served its last course — and the comedy-drama's final episode is a near-perfect way for it to bow out.
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It's your last chance to save on Lego Star Wars sets this Prime DayPrime Day is almost over, but you can still save on some of the best Lego Star Wars sets, including R2-D2, C-3PO, Chopper, battle packs, and starfighters.
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There’s 50% off Criterion Collection 4K Blu-rays right now — here are 6 discs I recommendBarnes & Noble's 50% off Criterion sale returns, so I've picked 6 discs that I've personally tested that will make for a great addition to your collection.
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I wish I'd had Hisense's new kid-safe TV remote when my two were totsHisense's new Safe Streaming remote connects directly to the kid-safe VIDAA Kids, powered by Kidoodle.tv.
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It's your last chance to get record-low prices on Amazon Fire TV Sticks — don't miss out!Don't miss lowest-ever prices on Fire TV Sticks, or on the new Ember Artline TV.
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PSA: Samsung's latest 2026 TVs are on sale with up to $1,100 off — RH85H Micro RGB, S95H OLED, and QN80H Neo-QLEDWe've just spotted some of the first major price cuts on these 2026 TVs thanks to Samsung's summer sale.
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Criterion 4K Blu-rays are 50% off again at Amazon and Barnes & Noble — don't miss this sale!Everything Criterion has is half price, so get your favorite movies in beautiful collectors' editions.
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These are the best last-minute Prime Day deals on top TVs that we've testedI've rounded up the best TV deals on TVs we've tested here at TechRadar before Prime Day comes to a close.
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This could be your last chance to buy the LG B5, one of the best OLED TVsThe LG B5 was one of the best OLEDs I tested last year and it's got some great offers on for Prime Day, but they end soon!
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Cleer Arc 5 review: feature-packed open earbuds sadly beset by sonic issuesThe Cleer Arc 5 have loads of features, but they're expensive and don't sound amazing.
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Don’t miss super-cheap AirPods before these deals end! I tested them all, here's the one I'd pickThe $99 AirPods aren't great value, but the Pro absolutely rock, so here's why you should pay the extra.
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Best Bluetooth speaker deals on Bose, JBL, UE, B&O and TribitGet outdoors with my pick of the easy-breezy Bluetooth speaker deals live now, featuring savings on Bose, JBL, B&O and more
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The best wireless headphones, chosen by our experts for all budgetsThese are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.
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The best-value speaker I've tested in 2026 is already on sale — here's why I'd recommend buying it before Prime Day ends.Score a superb saving on one of the best-value Bluetooth speakers of 2026.
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UpdatedThe best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, all tested by expertsThe best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing
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No one Knowles it yet, but tiny new drivers could mean big things for your next over-ear headphonesAudio component company Knowles has unveiled a brand-new piece of kit, which could change how future headphones sound.
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Health & Fitness
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I tested a workout top incorporating technology developed for astronautsThe Walero range incorporates Outlast thermo-regulation tech, so I wanted to give it a go.
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Remote surgery goes mainstream as China's Toumai robot passes big milestoneChinese firm MedBot has achieved EU approval for its teleoperated surgery robot after a successful prostate cancer operation.
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 got another big price drop for Prime Day to just $219The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is cheaper than it's ever been for Prime Day — and that includes earlier this week
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Cameras
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These Prime Day deals make the GoPro Hero 13 Black a better buy than the Mission 1The Hero 13 Black is still a great action camera, and these price drops make it unbeatable value.
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Leica SL3-P review: a masterclass in restrained designThe Leica SL3-P is built for photographers who'd rather be invisible than impressive, and it largely delivers on that promise.
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The best DJI drone deals still available this Prime Day with up to 35% offI've scoured Amazon for the best DJI drone deals this Prime Day — here are the savings still worth grabbing.
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Canon is set to discontinue its popular EOS RP — and right now it’s an absolute stealCanon is discontinuing one of its most popular cameras — get it for a bargain price while you can!
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Home
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The Ninja AutoBarista Pro accommodates two totally different coffee-drinkers — and it's brilliantThe Ninja AutoBarista Pro comes with two swappable coffee bean hoppers and lets you set up two different brew profiles for each beverage.
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Ice cream for breakfast? Ninja Creami makes a healthy frozen breakfast treat easyWhy not have ice cream for breakfast, when you can turn your favorite yogurt and other protein-rich foods into a frozen treat?
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12 new Lego sets for July — including the first Demon Hunters setThere's a new batch of Lego kits available for pre-order, and there are some instant classics in there.
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The Echo Dot 5th Gen could be your next smart speaker upgrade — I know it's mine.My Echo Pop has run its course, and now I've got my eye on the Echo Dot 5th Gen this Prime Day.
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Missed Prime Day? Best Buy's rival sale is still live, and I'm rounding up the best deals on OLED TVs, AirPods, cheap laptops, and moreWhile Prime Day is over, Best Buy's competing Tech Fest sale is still live, and I'm rounding up the best deals on TVs, AirPods, laptops, smartwatches, and more.
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Is your World Cup stream buffering or dropping out? Use your VPN’s IP rotation tool to jump servers without breaking your connectionStreaming services are prone to block data center traffic in the middle of a broadcast – but some VPNs have a fix for the World Cup.
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Away luggage Prime Day deals: best picks before the sale endsAway’s luggage is up to 25% off during Prime Day, including carry-ons I’ve used for years, making it a strong last-chance chance to save before the sale ends.
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I've hand-picked the best last-minute Prime Day deals at Amazon UK — 105+ offers on TVs, appliances, wearables, gaming, and top tech gadgets I'd buy before the sale endsWith this year's Amazon Prime Day sale set to end at midnight, I've rounded up over 100 of the best deals that are genuinely worth buying before they sell out.
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It's your last chance to save on Lego Star Wars sets this Prime DayPrime Day is almost over, but you can still save on some of the best Lego Star Wars sets, including R2-D2, C-3PO, Chopper, battle packs, and starfighters.
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Prime Day just slashed OLED TV prices to Black Friday lows —save up to $1,600 from Samsung, LG, and SonyThis year's Prime Day OLED TV deals are better than Black Friday, and I'm rounding up the best deals, with up to $1,600 off from Samsung, Sony, and LG.
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Sling TV promo codes for Jun 2026SPONSORED 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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MPB discount codes for Jun 2026 |SPONSORED Add one of these MPB discount codes to your order for better-priced camera equipment, including DSLRs, compact and mirrorless models.
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I've been testing macOS 27 — and it's a bigger upgrade than you might thinkBased on the time I've spent with it, macOS 27 Golden Gate is an update that's worth looking forward to later in 2026.
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Not sure if the new Meta Glasses co-designed by Kylie Jenner are for you? These 3 alternatives from Meta, XReal, and RayNeo are all on offer right nowThe new Meta Glasses are sleek, stylish, and smart, but not all smart glasses are made equal. Whether you want entertainment streaming or a more familiar design, these are your best options
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Windows 11 is 5 years old — and I think Microsoft's finally onto a winnerWindows 11 got off on the wrong foot, but Microsoft has recovered strongly this year with the fix the OS campaign — and more besides.
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Meta and EssilorLuxottica's new AI glasses are both stylish and affordableMeta and Essilor Luxottica just released more stylish and much more affordable AI smart glasses, and Kylie Jenner even helped design one pair — but we had questions.
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The Persona 6 teaser already has me feeling hopeful about the series' future — here's whyPersona 6 looks as if it's heading in a darker, more mature direction, and that in itself is a positive first step — here's why.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, June 28 (game #1113)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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This bold FPS is the Kane & Lynch 2 successor I've been waiting for since the Xbox 360 daysThis indie shooter is the Kane & Lynch 2 successor I've been waiting for.
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Final VR3000 EX for Gaming review: solid sound, lengthy battery — but Dolby Atmos is a stretchFinal’s affordable gaming headset offers an epic battery life and decent enough sound — but during testing, I found its claim to offer ‘immersive, spatial audio’ to be pretty overblown.
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Big Tech slapped with $3.5bn in fines for using your personal data to train AI — and 'it could be only the beginning,' warns Surfshark
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Megapod is the modular AI data center kit that Elon Musk's Tesla wants to sell — but there's a tiny problem (actually, three)Tesla's proposed Megapod AI data center project faces significant hurdles before it even begins – trademark conflicts, established competition and more.
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Watch out — that income tax form could actually be dangerous malwareResearchers uncovered a fake tax notice campaign that delivered remote-access malware via staged downloads and encrypted communications.
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GTA VI fans beware — experts warn 'a new wave of scam websites' is offering early access, but just stealing your bank details insteadCybercriminals are exploiting GTA VI anticipation with fake beta programmes designed to steal money, credentials, and personal information.
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Quote of the day by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel: 'I no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible' — a foundational thesis of the new tech eliteTechnology has marched forward over the last couple of decades at the same time as basic freedoms and rights have been eroded
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