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iOS 18 lets you ditch Apple’s Camera app for a much better one – here’s how
iOS 18 now lets you replace Apple's basic Camera app on the iPhone's lock screen with third-party ones like Halide – here's how to do it.
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iOS 18 will warn you if your iPhone charger is too slow
iOS 18 introduces a warning message that appears if you use a slow charger, and updates the Battery Health chart to reflect periods of slow charging
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Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation review early verdict: Higher-end features for all
We spent several days with Apple's new AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation to see how they perform and if they're worth the upgrade or a purchase.
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Live from Apple Park – An iPhone 16 edition of the TechRadar Podcast just dropped featuring two special guests
The latest episode of the TechRadar podcast is now streaming and features two special guests: Katarina Mogus and Rich Demuro. Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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Apple Watch Ultra's Action Button got a secret watchOS 11 upgrade Apple didn't even mention
The Apple Watch Ultra's Action Button now features an incredible new interface in watchOS 11 that lets you quickly change its functionality on the fly.
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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro review: a seriously feature-packed action camera
DJI makes meaningful improvements to its flagship action camera, resulting in a flexible and rugged device with strong all-round performance, great battery life and some excellent features.
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Philips Hue Twilight review: a beautiful, purpose-built smart wake-up light
Rise and shine the smart way
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Origin EON17-X v2 review: powerful, big, hot, and loud
The Origin EON17-X v2 is a powerhouse that runs hot and loud. It’s not cheap, but it provides premium performance.
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iRobot Roomba Combo J5 Plus review
A sturdy, app-controlled robot vacuum and mop that's suitable for hard floors, carpet, and rugs, but has its limits.
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Acer Swift X14 review: a powerhouse machine with Ultrabook looks
The Acer Swift X14 has all the makings of an Ultrabook. It’s fairly light and thin, yet it also holds the power of a gaming laptop.
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus review: the best big screen affordable iPhone yet
The iPhone 16 Plus has successfully blended a capable, big-screen and well-featured iPhone at an attractive price.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: pocket-sized brilliance and no concessions
The iPhone 16 Pro is essentially the same phone as the iPhone 16 Pro Max but in a more pocket-friendly size, and it gets a camera upgrade over its predecessor.
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Android 15 gets possible launch date – the 4 best new features coming to your Pixel
Android 15 is reportedly set to launch on October 15, here are 4 of the best upgrades.
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UpdatedBest iPhone 2024
We've tested and ranked the best iPhones available now, including the iPhone 16 series, to help you find a model that suits your needs.
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iPhone 16 specs: all the key specs for every model
From the screen to the cameras and the chipset, here's every key spec for all four iPhone 16 models.
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iPhone 16 Pro specs: more power, more AI potential
We have a rundown of the official specs for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
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This iOS 18 Messages bug could cause you to lose an entire conversation
An iOS 18 bug can cause the Messages app to repeatedly crash when users share Apple Watch faces.
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UpdatedThe best phone 2024
We've tested the best phones around, so whether you need a great camera, the longest battery, or the right phone for your teen, we have every option you should consider.
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Hate iOS 18's new Photos app? Try these fixes to make it more like the iPhone's old version
The iOS 18 Photos app has split opinion with its new redesign –here's are two tweaks to make it more like the old app.
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Dell's incredible XPS 14 laptop has just received a massive $500 price cut
The Dell XPS 14 combines excellent performance with a drop-dead gorgeous design - and it can be yours for much less today.
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How good will battery life be with Intel Lunar Lake CPUs? Lenovo’s testing shows a Yoga laptop blowing away Apple’s MacBook M3
Lenovo shows off Yoga Slim 7i laptop that offers eye-opening battery life.
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New Vive Focus Vision is perfect for PCVR thanks to a feature the Meta Quest 3 lacks
The HTC Vice Focus Vision is a standalone and PCVR headset that you shouldn't be quick to dismiss.
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YouTube’s powerful new AI features give new creators everything except the personality
YouTube just announced new AI tools that could spark the fire in your next YouTube channel.
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Google Gemini Live's AI voice now comes in ten more styles that take inspiration from the stars
Google Gemini Live AI adds ten new voice options.
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Snapchat's AI upgrade will make you look as old as the features feel
Snapchat debuts AI features like My Selfie and upgraded My AI chatbot.
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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, September 19 (game #200)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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This iOS 18 Messages bug could cause you to lose an entire conversation
An iOS 18 bug can cause the Messages app to repeatedly crash when users share Apple Watch faces.
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The best phone 2024
We've tested the best phones around, so whether you need a great camera, the longest battery, or the right phone for your teen, we have every option you should consider.
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Hate iOS 18's new Photos app? Try these fixes to make it more like the iPhone's old version
The iOS 18 Photos app has split opinion with its new redesign –here's are two tweaks to make it more like the old app.
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Apple has a clever new way to save your bricked iPhone 16 – no Mac required
You can now wirelessly restore a bricked iPhone 16 that’s running iOS 18, without the need for a separate Mac or PC.
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus review: the best big screen affordable iPhone yet
The iPhone 16 Plus has successfully blended a capable, big-screen and well-featured iPhone at an attractive price.
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Who are the Salem Seven in Agatha All Along on Disney Plus? The sinister group of Marvel dark magic wielders explained
Who are the mysterious villains of Marvel's Agatha All Along TV series? TechRadar tries to answer this pressing question.
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AMC cancels Orphan Black: Echoes ending the sequel to one of the best sci-fi shows with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes after one season
The Orphan Black sequel series – Orphan Black: Echoes – won't be returning to AMC Plus with another season.
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What are the Silmarils and Morgoth's crown in The Rings of Power season 2? The Lord of the Rings' magical artefacts explained
The Rings of Power season 2 episode 6 contains references to some hugely important items in The Lord of the Rings lore.
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Who is Joe Locke's Teen in Agatha All Along? The Marvel TV show's first two episodes are hiding some big clues about his real name
One of Agatha All Along's biggest mysteries centers on Teen, the mysterious kid played by Heartstopper's Joe Locke.
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Before he returns for Netflix's Peaky Blinders movie, Cillian Murphy's new historical drama Small Things Like These looks like it'll make me weep
Cillian Murphy puts on a tear-jerking performance in the new trailer for Small Things Like These ahead of his appearance in the Peaky Blinders movie.
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Google TV Freeplay gets more free channels and a redesign – but it's still exclusive to the US
We'd heard that the Freeplay interface was coming to Google TV, and it's now rolling out to users.
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Get a huge 85-inch TCL 4K TV for under $800 at Best Buy
Go for a brand like this TCL S5 4K TV and you can snap up a bargain at best Buy today with a 85-inch model for under $800
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Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar: all the rumored price, features and leaked images info, with our analysis
The long-awaited Sonos Arc Ultra is one of the worst-kept secrets in tech, so here's what you need to know.
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UpdatedThe best gaming TV for 2024
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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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs 2024
Don't settle for less than the best 55-inch 4K TVs, with great pictures, upscaling, interfaces, and audio all in one brilliant package.
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The best mini-LED TVs 2024 for all budgets, tested by our experts
We choose the best mini-LED TVs, from budget-friendly big screens to premium models that rival OLED picture quality.
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The best TV for watching sports is now on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon
Samsung's QN90C QLED TV is the best TV for sports, and its down to a record-low price of $1,297.99 at Amazon.
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That Pixel Buds Pro feature that just vanished? It's not coming back
Google has changed the way notifications work on the Pixel Buds Pro.
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Never mind the AirPods 4: Audio-Technica's new ANC earbuds are just $99
ANC, transparency and multipoint pairing for under a hundred bucks? Say hello to Audio-Technica's ATH-CKS30TW+ earbuds.
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UpdatedThe best MP3 player for 2024
Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.
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The king of noise-cancelling is back: Meet Bose's all-new AirPods 4 rivals with an 8.5-hour runtime
Bose just debuted a new pair of QuietComfort Earbuds with a promised 8.5-hour runtime and multipoint Bluetooth pairing.
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Buying GuideBest AirPlay speakers 2024: the top Apple-friendly wireless speakers
Here are the best AirPlay speakers to stream audio from your iPhone, iPad or MacBook using Apple AirPlay 2.
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Why you need to try Apple Music Haptics even if you’re not hard of hearing
Sony’s been putting haptics in Xperia phones since 2014 and a mere 10 years later, Apple’s brought it to Apple Music on your iPhone – only better.
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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 review: a huge sonic upgrade from OnePlus' not-too-pricey buds
The OnePlus Buds Pro 3 expand on the already-expansive feature set of their predecessors, with better compatibility and massively reworked sound that surpasses expectations.
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UpdatedThe best smartwatch 2024
We've reviewed pretty much every smartwatch you can buy: and here's a list of the only watches you should consider.
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Google Wear OS is about to get a huge hardware boost from the company that hobbled the Apple Watch
Masimo has signed a deal with Google to bring a new hardware platform for smartwatch manufacturers, which could create a hardware influx of Wear OS-powered devices.
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic falls to a record-low price
Samsung's classic-looking smartwatch drops 30% at Amazon
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DJI’s Osmo Action 5 Pro is a GoPro-beating rival with double the battery life and unique features
Four-hour battery life, excellent build quality, compatibility with mics – the Osmo Action 5 Pro is a powerful action camera and excellent GoPro Hero 13 Black alternative
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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro review: a seriously feature-packed action camera
DJI makes meaningful improvements to its flagship action camera, resulting in a flexible and rugged device with strong all-round performance, great battery life and some excellent features.
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UpdatedThe Best Bird Feeder Camera 2024
If you want to see which feathered friends are visiting your garden, we've rounded up best bird feeder cameras for you
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UpdatedThe best SD cards for 2024
Looking for the best SD card for your camera? We've tested and ranked all the finest ones around right now.
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Philips Hue Twilight review: a beautiful, purpose-built smart wake-up light
Rise and shine the smart way
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This highly-rated Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum is now $200 off at Best Buy
And you get 10 useful accessories too
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iRobot Roomba Combo J5 Plus review
A sturdy, app-controlled robot vacuum and mop that's suitable for hard floors, carpet, and rugs, but has its limits.
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Ring vs Google Nest: which smart security brand is right for your home?
We look at Ring and Google Nest to compare their home security and video doorbells, but who comes out on top?
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UpdatedThe Best Bird Feeder Camera 2024
If you want to see which feathered friends are visiting your garden, we've rounded up best bird feeder cameras for you
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Best iPhone 2024
We've tested and ranked the best iPhones available now, including the iPhone 16 series, to help you find a model that suits your needs.
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The best SD cards for 2024
Looking for the best SD card for your camera? We've tested and ranked all the finest ones around right now.
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UpdatedThe best DSLR camera for 2024
Welcome to our guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy. From beginner-friendly picks to pro powerhouses, these are the best around.
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The best MP3 player for 2024
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The best gaming TV for 2024
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The best 55-inch 4K TVs 2024
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Dell's incredible XPS 14 laptop has just received a massive $500 price cut
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You can get a brand-new Google Pixel 8 for as little as $75 at Best Buy
The Pixel 8 is still an amazing phone for 2024 and right now it's going absurdly cheap over at Best Buy.
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I'll admit, even I'm impressed by the value of this cheap RTX 4070 pre-built PC at Newegg
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New Vive Focus Vision is perfect for PCVR thanks to a feature the Meta Quest 3 lacks
The HTC Vice Focus Vision is a standalone and PCVR headset that you shouldn't be quick to dismiss.
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YouTube’s powerful new AI features give new creators everything except the personality
YouTube just announced new AI tools that could spark the fire in your next YouTube channel.
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Google Gemini Live's AI voice now comes in ten more styles that take inspiration from the stars
Google Gemini Live AI adds ten new voice options.
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Snapchat's AI upgrade will make you look as old as the features feel
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When is the next Lego Fortnite update?
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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered gets rated for PS5 and PC
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