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This >$500 robot vacuum is one of the very best budget bots I've tested – the edge cleaning is top-notch and it rarely needs emptying
With onboard dust compression and impressive edge cleaning, the 3i G10+ punches well above its price tag.
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The Philips LatteGo 5500 Series is the perfect espresso machine for one or two people
Great espresso and nicely textured milk at the press of a button – just be careful where you put your cup.
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Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM streaming addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue
Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life
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I tested TCL’s new flagship mini-LED TV, and for this price it's going to be hard to beat
Ultra Wide Viewing Angle for the win
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I tested the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen thinking they couldn't better the originals for ANC – but wow, was I wrong
Finally, a set of Bose earbuds that are fully featured, premium and thoroughly desirable across the board.
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Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 review: the cure for the common smartphone
The Razr Ultra 2025 is the Razr unleashed – flagship performance and surprisingly great cameras finally join the party, along with a flagship price tag.
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Samsung's mid-range mini-LED TV is pretty good, but I'd opt for one of its better-priced rivals
The Samsung QN80F offers excellent features, but some performance inconsistencies hold it back from being a true mid-range marvel.
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Samsung Galaxy S25: Common myths busted
Not convinced by the S25’s features? Start here for the full rundown of what it can and can't do.
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Flash sale: AT&T will pay you up to $150 to sign up for its fiber internet today
AT&T's flash sale has a $150 gift card up for grabs for new fiber internet users this week - plus, even more ways to save.
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These rumored iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max features suggest Apple is planning its biggest camera upgrade for years
It sounds as though the next Pro and Pro Max iPhones will have some big improvements for photography fans.
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If you're having problems searching for public transit routes on Google Maps, you're not alone
Some Android users are reporting that they can't get directions when looking for routes for public transit.
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This human skin-like phone case is the most disgusting accessory I’ve ever seen – but it comes with an important message
O2 has teamed up with The British Skin Foundation on the Skincase, a phone case that's designed to look, feel, and react to the sun like human skin.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 could come with multiple AI assistants – while the Ultra model is tipped for a major camera upgrade
We've got a couple of bits of new information about the flagship Samsung phones that should arrive in January.
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Images of the the Google Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a have now all leaked in a stylish Moonstone color
Want to see a full range of product photos before next month's big reveal? Check out these images.
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Laptops & Computing
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Fed up with your mouse cursor supersizing itself randomly in Windows 11? Thankfully this frustrating bug should now be fixed
Does your mouse cursor randomly get larger at times in Windows 11? This annoying bug has reportedly been fixed.
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The best MacBook Pro deals in July 2025
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 July 2025
All of the best MacBook Air deals in one place, including the lowest prices for the latest M4 models.
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The best MacBook deals in July 2025
Our roundup of all the best MacBook deals so you can pay the lowest price for one of Apple's premium laptops.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1501, Tuesday, July 29
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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One of the best cheap Chromebooks for students is now $279 at Best Buy
Fairly basic but cheap, capable, and flexible
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Nvidia's N1X consumer chip pops up in benchmark equalling core count of RTX 5070 GPU - cue excited gasps, but let's not get carried away
If you weren't excited about Nvidia's rumored consumer CPU, this benchmark leak showing its core count equals an RTX 5070 GPU should do the trick.
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The best MacBook deals in July 2025
Our roundup of all the best MacBook deals so you can pay the lowest price for one of Apple's premium laptops.
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has hit an all-time low price at Amazon
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best smartwatch around, offering powerful features, a rugged design, and great display. It's finally hit its lowest-price ever at Amazon.
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Apple Music fans are obsessed with AutoMix in iOS 26, but one big flaw could be its downfall
Apple Music's AutoMix feature is one of the standouts in iOS 26, but subscribers have picked up on one limitation that affects the streaming experience.
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Got the iOS 26 public beta? Here are the new AirPods Pro 2 features you could try today – and why you might think twice about it
There's a beta of the AirPods firmware too. Should you try it?
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These rumored iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max features suggest Apple is planning its biggest camera upgrade for years
It sounds as though the next Pro and Pro Max iPhones will have some big improvements for photography fans.
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Streaming
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day's place on the Marvel timeline appears to have been revealed – here's when the MCU movie might take place
A bunch of fan-snapped images from the set of Spider-Man 4 have given us a big clue about its position on the MCU timeline.
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5 great free movies to stream on Pluto TV, Plex, Samsung TV Plus and more this week (July 28)
Why pay to stream amazing films when so many are available for free? Take your pick from these amazing free movies on Plex, Samsung TV Plus and more.
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Everything new on Paramount+ in August 2025
Your guide to everything new on Paramount+ in August 2025, including Alex Garland's Annihilation.
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Marvel superstar Robert Downey Jr sparks new Avengers: Doomsday fan theory over possible dual role in the MCU movie, and I hope it's not true
Avengers: Doomsday star Robert Downey Jr has sent Marvel fans into a frenzy over his latest reading material for the MCU movie.
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Coyote vs. Acme finally has the release date it deserves, and there is no excuse not to stream it
Despite almost being scrapped, Coyote vs. Acme is officially scheduled for release on August 28, 2026. After the big fight to get it made, fans can’t let it fall by the wayside now.
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TVs
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Missed Prime Day? Don't worry, Amazon's own TVs have just hit record-low prices anyway
If you didn't get a TV during Prime Day, we have good news: Amazon still has deals on its Omni series TVs.
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This new Xiaomi Google TV streaming stick has Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, plus both kinds of advanced HDR
Xiaomi's second-gen Google TV streamer is an impressive upgrade
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LG S95AR vs LG S95TR: which is the better Dolby Atmos soundbar to pair with your LG OLED TV?
The LG S95AR and S95TR are different, but they might not be different enough to justify you buying the newer, more expensive model.
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5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from July 2025
Blu-ray Bounty: a southern-gothic horror movie, a cult sci-fi, an epic live concert, a spy thriller and a Beatles movie
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I tested TCL’s new flagship mini-LED TV, and for this price it's going to be hard to beat
Ultra Wide Viewing Angle for the win
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You can now buy a mind-blowingly small UST triple-laser projector in the US – huge, colorful images from a tiny box that sits right next to the wall
It's barely bigger than a book, but it throws huge images from short distances
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Samsung's mid-range mini-LED TV is pretty good, but I'd opt for one of its better-priced rivals
The Samsung QN80F offers excellent features, but some performance inconsistencies hold it back from being a true mid-range marvel.
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Quad's new Gen X ESL electro-static speakers look nothing like the 1957 originals, and I really, really want them
Stunning slimline electro-static speakers with a halo of light at the base. Yes, you can switch it off (but I actually love it).
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Apple Music fans are obsessed with AutoMix in iOS 26, but one big flaw could be its downfall
Apple Music's AutoMix feature is one of the standouts in iOS 26, but subscribers have picked up on one limitation that affects the streaming experience.
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Got the iOS 26 public beta? Here are the new AirPods Pro 2 features you could try today – and why you might think twice about it
There's a beta of the AirPods firmware too. Should you try it?
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I like the Nothing Phone 3, but I love the company's Headphone 1 – they're my top tech of 2025 (so far)
The Nothing Headphone 1 is feature packed without being overly expensive, and it's got the best noise cancellation I've heard – Sony and Bose should watch out.
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Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM streaming addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue
Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life
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Maxell adds a little speaker to its Walkman-esque tape player, and this is one launch I hope stays in Japan
Don't give those annoying people on the bus any fresh ideas
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Best Sonos speakers and soundbars, as rated by our expert reviewers
We've tested the best Sonos speakers to bring you a definitive list of the top speakers and soundbars available.
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Health & Fitness
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has hit an all-time low price at Amazon
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best smartwatch around, offering powerful features, a rugged design, and great display. It's finally hit its lowest-price ever at Amazon.
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'This feature is just getting started': Apple talks what's next for the Apple Watch's new AI Workout Buddy
Apple's VP of Fitness Technologies Jay Blahnik tells us the secrets of Apple's AI Workout Buddy.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Venu X1: How does Garmin's latest superpower smartwatch compare with Apple's best?
What are Apple and Garmin’s premium square smartwatches like to live with? We tested them side-by-side.
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Cameras
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I'm a photographer, and after one month with the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, I know exactly why it beats the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro
The Oppo Find X8 Ultra features a penta camera system and Hasselblad-branded optics with realistic bokeh effects – it's a powerful mix of superb hardware and software smarts.
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This prototype GoPro Max 2 leak gives us some more clues about the upcoming 360-degree camera
We think the successor to the 2019 GoPro Max is almost here, and now a prototype version is up for sale.
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Want the most camera for your money? We rank the leading brands for value including Sony, Canon and Nikon
We're spoilt for choice when looking for a new camera, but which brand offers the best value in 2025? We rank 10 leading brands, from worst to best.
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DJI reveals Osmo 360 release date – as leaked 15-minute video shows exactly how it compares to the Insta360 X5
DJI's first 360 camera is set for launch on July 31 – here's what we know based on leaks and a video review which was posted accidentally.
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Home
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This >$500 robot vacuum is one of the very best budget bots I've tested – the edge cleaning is top-notch and it rarely needs emptying
With onboard dust compression and impressive edge cleaning, the 3i G10+ punches well above its price tag.
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6 ways to brew better coffee at home, according to a certified coffee grader – and the most common coffee myths busted
When it comes to coffee, don't believe everything you hear – there are some common misunderstandings.
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I went hands-on with the new Sage Luxe Brewer Thermal, and it might be the best drip coffee maker I've ever used
With this smart filter machine, there'll be no more lukewarm brews.
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The Philips LatteGo 5500 Series is the perfect espresso machine for one or two people
Great espresso and nicely textured milk at the press of a button – just be careful where you put your cup.
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The best age verification VPNs in 2025 – avoid handing over your data insecurely when browsing online
With the UK becoming the latest country to introduce age verification laws, we've taken a look at the best VPNs to help bypass these restrictions and retain your privacy.
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The best free VPN in 2025
With so many scams, only the best free VPNs are worth your time. Find out how PrivadoVPN and Proton VPN's free tiers compare to all the rest, and read our top tips for the best VPN alternatives.
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The best Shark vacuum cleaners 2025
We've tested the best Shark vacuums for every household, from versatile cordless stick vacs to powerful uprights.
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Best Sonos speakers and soundbars, as rated by our expert reviewers
We've tested the best Sonos speakers to bring you a definitive list of the top speakers and soundbars available.
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The best vacuum cleaner 2025
All of these vacuums have been put through their paces by TechRadar's team of experts.
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The best VPN service 2025
We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the best available options.
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The best MacBook Pro deals in July 2025
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 July 2025
All of the best MacBook Air deals in one place, including the lowest prices for the latest M4 models.
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The best MacBook deals in July 2025
Our roundup of all the best MacBook deals so you can pay the lowest price for one of Apple's premium laptops.
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One of the best cheap Chromebooks for students is now $279 at Best Buy
Fairly basic but cheap, capable, and flexible
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Missed Prime Day? Don't worry, Amazon's own TVs have just hit record-low prices anyway
If you didn't get a TV during Prime Day, we have good news: Amazon still has deals on its Omni series TVs.
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Cheaper than Prime Day: LG's all-new C5 OLED TV drops to a stunning new low price
I've just spotted LG's all-new and highly rated 55-inch C5 OLED TV on sale for a record-low price of $1,396.99 at Amazon —a better deal than on Prime Day.
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ESET promo codes for July 2025
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Corsair Discount Codes for July 2025
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Elgato Coupon Codes for July 2025
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Fed up with your mouse cursor supersizing itself randomly in Windows 11? Thankfully this frustrating bug should now be fixed
Does your mouse cursor randomly get larger at times in Windows 11? This annoying bug has reportedly been fixed.
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Gamers are getting around Discord's new UK age verification tools by using Death Stranding's photo mode – yes, you read that right
Well, that's one way to use Death Stranding...
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The Tea app hack explained – how a data breach spilled thousands of photos from the top free US app, and what to do
Here's what you need to know about the Tea data breach - and what to do if you think you might be affected.
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Benchmarking Macs: 3DMark and other testing tools that make it easy to test your Apple Mac’s performance
Here are all the ways you can test performance on macOS devices, from MacBooks to iMacs.
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Hollow Knight: Silksong will actually be playable at Gamescom 2025, making me think a release might be imminent
Hollow Knight: Silksong will playable at Gamescom 2025.
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Xbox introduces new age verification system to align with the UK's Online Safety Act
Microsoft has announced it will require age verification for the continued use of its Xbox social features, in accordance with the UK's Online Safety Act.
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The official PS5 fight stick gets a proper name, FlexStrike, and it arrives in 2026
PlayStation's Project Defiant fight stick is officially called FlexStrike, and it's coming next year.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 29 (game #779)
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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Over 340,000 Brits want to repeal the UK Online Safety Act – here's how to have your say
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The best age verification VPNs in 2025 – avoid handing over your data insecurely when browsing online
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2025's must-watch VPN is only $2.50 per month – exclusively for TechRadar readers
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The best free VPN in 2025
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VPN demand skyrockets in the UK as age verification checks are enforced
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The best VPN service 2025
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Age verification requirements have landed in the UK – how the internet will change, and what about your privacy?
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AI PCs are here - but businesses aren't exactly rushing to buy them just yet
IT decision-makers are liking the battery life and performance of AI PCs, but Copilot+ PCs aren't enough to tempt them yet.
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PayPal makes it into Wix Payments
Users get more options, merchants get simpler operations. It's a win-win.
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Security overload is leaving admins with too much alert data to comprehend - which makes things even more dangerous
Notifications are overwhelming even security experts, Google Cloud finds.
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More data shows EU cloud companies are struggling to compete with US giants
US cloud hyperscalers account for most of the European cloud market – local providers have lost half their share since 2017.
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