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Searching for the perfect cheap laptop for college? Here are our top recommendationsAny of these affordable laptops would a make stellar study buddy at college or university.
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How to pick the best Mac accessories for back-to-school seasonSupercharge your studies with the best back-to-school accessories for your Mac desktop or laptop.
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Laptops from Apple, HP, Lenovo, and more are up to 40% off in the back-to-school sales — here are the top 12 deals I'd buyI've searched through this month's back-to-school sales and picked out the 12 best laptop deals that I recommend buying if you need a new device for the upcoming school year.
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9 refurbished gadgets that'll help you ace your studies without spending a fortuneFrom convenient iPads to powerful laptops and leading smart watches, Back Market has tons of top tech for a fraction of the price of buying it new.
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How to pick the best Mac for back-to-school seasonThe best ways to save on a Mac for students, teachers and more.
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Reacher season 4 review: not as bad as season 2, but far from brilliant -
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RingConn Gen 3 review: I tested the RingConn Gen 3 for two weeks and it's the smart ring I'd buy instead of an Oura
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Gemini will tell you if food is still good, but not before another important warningA simple question about the freshness of chicken salad turned into a broader learning experience about AI's own safety nets.
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How asking an AI agent to book a gym class took a turn for the worstAn AI agent hacked a gym waitlist while trying to book a class — and it reveals why we need to set clear boundaries before letting AI act for us.
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'The chicification of surveillance is deeply concerning' — why our tech is getting far too close (and what you can do about it)'The chicification of surveillance is deeply concerning'
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I asked ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok which sci-fi AI they're most likeAnthropic made me wonder whether AI learns from science fiction — so I asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude one fascinating question. Which sci-fi AI are you most like?
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This WhatsApp scam saw a Hong Kong man lose $1.27 million — here's howScammers used AI to steal $1.27 million from a Hong Kong man as experts say a secret codeword can keep you safe.
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Wearables are making us anxious — Here’s what we can do about itWearables are designed to create healthy habits, but what happens when they end up reinforcing unhealthy behavior?
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20 years after its flashy launch, what happened to the Mac Pro?The Mac Pro would be 20 today if it hadn’t been discontinued. Here’s why Apple ditched its most powerful Mac.
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Microsoft stops recommending 32GB, as Apple reportedly struggles to get RAM32GB is the 'no-worries zone'? Not anymore as Microsoft backtracks on past RAM recommendations, while Apple's seemingly having troubles of its own.
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User shares $5 fix for AirPods Pro slipping out while running and chewingThis AirPods owner bought liquid silicone earbud replacement tips, and they've never looked back.
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Forget Sidecar, someone just got the real macOS working on an iPadVirtual Mac on iPad lets you run macOS on your iPad, but I think it’s more effort than it’s worth.
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The Shards is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+, but when can you watch the next episode?The Shards is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+, but when can you watch the next episode?
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Reacher season 4 review: not as bad as season 2, but far from brilliant
Reacher season 4 takes its punchbag action back to the big cities — but this time, for political espionage. Does it work? Not completely, but you'll still have a good time watching.
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UpdatedLanterns: release date, trailer, cast, plot, and what else we know about the DC Universe's Green Lantern TV showLanterns will make its HBO Max debut in the very near future — here's all you need to know ahead of release.
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 4 release date and time on HBO MaxWhy does Bernadette being a demon make complete sense? Furhtermore, when does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 4 hit HBO Max?
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House of the Dragon season 4: release window, possible cast, story predictions, and more on the HBO Max show's final chapterHouse of the Dragon season 4 will be the HBO TV show's final hurrah — here's all you need to know about it.
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This massive Samsung 85-inch Micro RGB TV just got a huge $1,200 price cut on Best BuyBest Buy has just dropped the biggest discount yet on the modern Samsung Micro RGB TVs, including a massive $1,200 off the 85-inch R85H.
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The best cheap soundbars, all tested by our expertsWe’ve reviewed the best budget soundbars, from affordable Dolby Atmos models to super-cheap and simple sound upgrades, and here are our top picks.
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'It's not an OLED-killer yet': I tested Hisense’s affordable RGB TV, and while I like its picture quality and performance, it surprisingly falls short in the area I had the highest hopes for
The Hisense UR8 is one of the first affordable RGB mini-LED models available, but while it improves over mini-LED in a few ways, it struggles to impress in one key area.
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The LG C6 'sets the bar for mid-range OLED TVs' — and it's now dropped to a record-low priceThe LG C6 is currently our pick for the best OLED TV you can buy — it's now on sale for a record-low price after a massive $900 discount.
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All the new 4K Blu-Rays I'm most looking forward to trying this AugustAs TechRadar's 4K Blu-ray tester, I've picked new titles from August 2026 that I'm keen to try out as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.
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I tried a wild soundbar with moving 'kinetic fins' and it's one of the most impressive I've seenI tried Dynaudio’s huge soundbar with moving wooden fins, and was wowed by its immense power and scale.
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4 new 4K Blu-rays from July 2026 to add to your collectionIn this month's Blu-ray Bounty, there's a reference-quality animation, an animated Disney classic, arguably John Waters' biggest movie and a noir-thriller from the 1980s.
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The best Beats headphones for all budgets, tested and recommended by our reviewersFrom wireless over-ear headphones to workout earbuds: there's a pair of the best Beats headphones to suit everyone.
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Beats teased new headphones then ghosted us — but now, Reddit sleuths think they’ve worked out when the new cans will landIt's been two months since we saw the new Beats headphones teased and the brand has since been silent, but Reddit sleuths have bad news as to when the cans could come.
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UpdatedThe best over-ear headphones for any budget, all tested by our expertsLooking for the best-sounding headphones? These are the cans you need to get more from your music.
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Meet the chic IEMs that finally put your hearing health at the forefrontA popular Kickstarter campaign promises in-ear monitors that protect your hearing, and they're also remarkably light and good-looking
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Spotify introduces skip button for podcast sponsorships but keeps its own adsSpotify quietly added a new way for you to skip through ads in podcast episodes, but some fear it's the beginning of the end for creators.
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Soundpeats is unveiling UU2 open earbuds with or without youThe Soundpeats UU2 are clip-style earbuds with physical touch controls and sound leakage avoidance.
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Goldmund's new $500k amp has a delightfully WALL-E lookThe Telos 9800 amp costs $500,000, and is designed to look like "a piece of contemporary architecture".
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Amazfit’s update just made its five-star fitness trackers even better valueAmazfit has added several new features to its range of fitness smartwatches, including for swimming and indoor rowing workouts.
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Why wait for the Garmin Fenix 9? Here are 10 top-tier adventure watches you can buy right now10 adventure-ready smartwatches you can buy right now — from other Garmins to Samsung, Coros and more.
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I've always disliked running, but here's how Gemini and Garmin made me actually enjoy it for the first timeGoogle Gemini helped make my training more sustainable, while Garmin’s Forerunner 170 Music let me leave my phone at home during runs.
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UpdatedThe best film cameras — old and new, based on in-depth testingLooking to rediscover the joys of analog photography? These are the best film cameras you can buy today, old and new.
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UpdatedThe best camera for photographyMy guide to the best camera for photography will help you find the right digital camera for you today, whatever your budget.
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The FCC could start banning DJI drones that have previously been approvedDrones that have previously been approved for sale in the US might soon be removed from stores.
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DJI Mic Mini 2S vs Mic Mini 2: 5 key upgrades explainedDJI has launched the Mic Mini 2S, building on the Mic Mini 2 with internal recording, four-transmitter connectivity, AI-powered noise canceling, and a redesigned charging case.
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Shark's innovative new BlastBoss air blower that works for both indoor and outdoors just got its first ever price cutThe Shark BlastBoss air blower covers everything from a dusty keyboard to a leaf-strewn patio — and it's on sale right now at Sam's Club.
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KitchenAid KF2 review: a must-consider for coffee novices
If you don’t need all the bells and whistles of an extensive drinks menu, the KitchenAid KF2 will be an invaluable addition to your kitchen.
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UpdatedThe best food processors 2026: 6 tried and tested machines for easier food prepWe've tested the best food processors for every kind of cook, whether you need a compact model for quick prep or a powerful all-rounder for more demanding jobs.
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Dyson's latest vac is designed for those who hate emptying vacuum cleaner bins
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The best back-to-school sales 2026: TechRadar's recommendations for laptops, headphones, essentials, and moreLooking for some essentials before you head off to school, college, or university? Here's what we'd buy if we were students this month.
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This massive Samsung 85-inch Micro RGB TV just got a huge $1,200 price cut on Best Buy
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Shark's innovative new BlastBoss air blower that works for both indoor and outdoors just got its first ever price cut
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'It's only 4x the price it should be' — Amazon's latest DDR5 RAM deal isn't convincing buyers, but it could get worse
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The LG C6 'sets the bar for mid-range OLED TVs' — and it's now dropped to a record-low price
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RedPocket launches back-to-school deals with 50% off cell phone plans and $150 iPhone rebatesRedPocket's latest sale offers great discounts on plans and iPhones — excellent for students, teachers, or anyone in need of cheaper bills.
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Someone ported Word from 1990 so it runs natively in Windows 11
Think Windows 11's Notepad is too bloated these days? Someone got an ancient version of Word running natively in Windows 11.
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Microsoft has reportedly hiked the price of a Windows 11 licenseWhat RAM crisis? Microsoft reportedly hikes cost of Windows 11 for computer makers, rubbing software salt into PC pricing wounds.
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Windows 11's Weather app comes under fire for using too much RAMWorried about the RAM crisis? Microsoft isn't, if Windows 11's Weather app is anything to go by.
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Microsoft sabotages its fix Windows 11 drive with a nasty OneDrive misfireMicrosoft needs to sort out Windows Update — we don't want random OneDrive apps shoved onto our PCs without asking.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, August 12 (game #1158)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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Capturing the 'primal energy of Wolverine' in a new look, Sony is going all-in on Marvel’s Wolverine with a new PS5 collection that includes covers, a DualSense, and a limited-edition consoleIconic yellow with some clawmarks
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GTA 6 leverages the PS5's ultra-high-speed SSD for 'near-instant load times', but fans reckon Rockstar has been quietly revealing the game's loading screens for monthsGrand Theft Auto 6 fans think Rockstar Games has been slowly revealing the game's loading screens for months.
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Insomniac confirms Marvel's Wolverine is 'fully playable on the disc' out of the box — just months before Sony ends physical game production for goodInsomniac Games has confirmed Marvel's Wolverine will be "fully playable" on the PlayStation 5 disc following Sony's decision to end their production.
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Boeing and US Air Force sign deal to build guided jet-powered bombs capable of traveling 300 nautical milesBoeing secures $75 million Air Force contract to produce its GBU-75 turbojet-powered JDAM, extending bomb range past 300 nautical miles.
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Ukraine hits Russian Crimea targets with unmanned ship carrying FPV dronesUkraine used a MAGURA unmanned vessel to carry FPV drones against Russian radar installations while expanding its broader drone production ambitions.
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Amazon's new Texas AI data center could become the biggest CO2 polluter in the USAmazon’s planned Texas AI data center could emit 33 million tons of CO₂ annually, exceeding the emissions of America’s largest polluter.
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Quote of the day by musician Nick Cave on AI-generated lyrics: "A grotesque mockery of what it is to be human"Nick Cave joins a chorus of artists dismissing the value of using AI in the process of creating art, whether in music or cinema
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