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NewsHow to watch World Cup semi-finals: Free Streams & TV ChannelsHere's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals online for free from anywhere as France take on Spain and England play Argentina.
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The TechRadar guide to World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 is here — enjoy it all with TechRadar.
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TV size finder — get the right size screen for your roomOur handy tool will help you find the perfect TV
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NewsHow to watch World Cup 2026 online for free from anywhereHere's how you can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams for free from anywhere in the world.
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NewsHow to watch World Cup 2026 ad-freeHere's how to watch World Cup 2026 ad-free, saving you from the mind-numbing scourge of hydration break ads that eat into the games themselves.
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Viltrox AF 90mm F2.2 EVO review: top value portrait prime for APS-C cameras2 Comments -
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Windows 11's Copilot app is going to help you 'understand your device'Copilot app's new 'PC insights' feature has been greeted with some skepticism.
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Meta AI image-maker takes on ChatGPT and Nano Banana 2In my battle of image generators, some models understood the assignment better than others.
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Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026Looking for a new laptop and sick of all the jargon? We demystify the specifications that really make a difference in 2026.
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Heavy AI usage has plummeted 31% in the past year, according to new surveyA revealing new Future survey suggests users are cooling on the idea of AI, for a variety of different reasons.
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The week's biggest tech news from Nokia, Sony, and more for July 11, 2026The week's biggest tech news from Nokia, Samsung, Sony, and more for July 11, 2026.
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Apple’s expensive, inflexible app subscriptions need a total overhaul — here's whyApple’s app subscription bundles are too rigid and inflexible. They’re in desperate need of a rethink.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in July 2026New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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What are the best AirPods to buy today? I've used every model, and here are my recommendationsAre the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max the best value? Here's how I'd spend my money
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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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An Apple fan just saved $2,200 by manually upgrading their Mac’s storageAn Apple user manually upgraded their MacBook’s storage and saved $2,200 by doing so
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Marvel reportedly developing Nova movie alongside Loki TV show's head writerMarvel is apparently ready to give the big-screen treatment to another beloved cosmic hero.
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Marvel reportedly hires former Star Wars actor to play Magneto in new X-Men filmA major star long rumored to play Mr. Fantastic in Marvel's cinematic juggernaut will reportedly play the iconic mutant.
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Moana's live action remake failed to make a splash at the box office as movie fans call it a 'lifeless carbon copy'
Moana's live action remake has not performed well at the box office, leading fans to criticize why we need new versions of our favorite animated movies.
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New Tom Cruise movie Digger drops first unhinged trailer with wild transformationThe first trailer for Digger, the new movie starring Tom Cruise as you never seen him before, is here— but it's not the age transformation we should be most excited for.
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House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 trailer teases a game-changing betrayalHouse of the Dragon 3's mid-season trailer teases even more fire, blood, and treason is still to come.
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Amazon launches a big Fire TV sale — streaming sticks, TVs, and soundbars from $19.99There's a huge Fire TV sale live right now at Amazon, so I've picked out the eight best deals on Fire TV Sticks, Fire TVs, and soundbars that are worth buying today.
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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our expertsDon'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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Sony needs to learn from Sonos to respond to the physical games backlash — but it probably won'tPlayStation gamers are furious and they're making that plain on Sony's socials. Will Sony do a Sonos and eat humble pie?
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The base model Nvidia Shield TV is no longer on sale, and may not come backNvidia has confirmed that the Shield TV base model is out of stock, and it doesn't seem as though it's likely to return.
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'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testingAs TechRadar's TV tester, I'm always on the look out for new 4K Blu-rays to use for testing and right now, there's none better than Speed Racer.
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Google Home Speakers now support wireless pairing with Google TV StreamerThe Google Home Speaker finally supports wireless connectivity to the Google TV Streamer, and it also comes with Dolby Atmos support.
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UpdatedThe best soundbars for all budgetsFrom budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.
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These bone conduction headphones have a tiny 4K camera for recordingsThe W&O X1 put a recording camera right by your ear, which is great for action cam videos but worrying for privacy.
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We've tested 28 pairs of headphones this year — these are our favorite over-earsIncluding a standout budget pair that manages to be both better and cheaper than its predecessors.
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It’s the perfect time of year for grabbing a cheap radio for the garden, and they don’t come much cuter, more packed with features or wallet-friendly than thisThe Majority Mini Shelford is a compact, cheap, portable radio with screen that goes on sale in August.
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Sony needs to learn from Sonos to respond to the physical games backlash — but it probably won't
PlayStation gamers are furious and they're making that plain on Sony's socials. Will Sony do a Sonos and eat humble pie?
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Marshall Stanmore IV review: an ultra-stylish and powerful home speaker
The Marshall Stanmore IV is a stellar-sounding speaker with a beautiful look to match, I only wish it had better-than-Bluetooth streaming.
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Austrian Audio The Arranger review: wired open-backed headphones that can turn their hand to almost anything
With the awkwardly named ‘The Arranger’, Austrian Audio wants to try and bridge the gap between its excellent entry-level models and its excellent high-end products…
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PSB iQ2 review: bijou stereo speakers with punchy sound but an insipid phono stage
The PSB iQ2 may be the largest model in the brand's stereo speaker range, but it's still pretty small — can it justify its big price-tag?
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The 4.5-star-rated Shokz OpenRun Pro drop to a record-low price on AmazonThe Shokz OpenRun Pro are an older model, but they're still some of the best running headphones you can buy — and they're now down to the lowest-ever price.
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It looks like Garmin is finally preparing its Fitbit Air-style band for launchThe Garmin Cirqa Whoop-style smart band is closer to launch than ever, as Garmin submits trademark filings around the world
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5 key settings to tweak on your smartwatch before a festivalYour watch can become an unexpected lifeline at a festival: here's how.
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The FCC is going after companies it suspects are sneaking DJI kit into the USIt appears that several companies might be importing DJI hardware into the United States under different names.
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Viltrox AF 90mm F2.2 EVO review: top value portrait prime for APS-C camerasViltrox's AF 90mm F2.2 EVO portrait lens fills a void for Nikon and Sony's APS-C cameras, while it's a lightweight and affordable alternative to the Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR.
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Today's best Fujifilm camerasFrom premium compacts with retro style, to high-resolution medium format flagships, these are the best Fujifilm cameras you can buy right now.
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How to master multi-exposure photography in-camera (with Fujifilm steps)I was sceptical at first, but multiple exposure photography is the perfect way to create abstract images that'll make your portfolio pop
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The 3 toughest personal blenders for making delicious slushies at homeIf you don't have the space or cash for a Ninja Slushi machine, these portable blenders can make fantastic frozen drinks for a fraction of the price.
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We tested the best fans on the market – these models came out on top12 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.
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The Dimplex Rechargeable Cordless Desk Fan is a good go-anywhere fan, but you might want to play some music to drown out its drone
This Dimplex fan is very portable and runs for up to 15 hours on battery, but it's a little noisy if you're sitting close to it
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Plug-in solar panels and home battery installations are spreading in the USPlug-in solar gives residents a way to save money on electricity without the expense of rooftop solar panel installations.
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Is this the ultimate 'back to school' laptop? Students can get a brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13 for just $599
The MacBook Neo now has a direct Windows 11 competitor in the form of the brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13.
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The 4.5-star-rated Shokz OpenRun Pro drop to a record-low price on Amazon
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Visible just dropped its best deal of the entire year — get a no-compromises unlimited plan for just $31.25/mo
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Windows 11 search is being improved across the board, and that's great news
The search box is being improved across the board, and Microsoft is pleasing the computing crowd once again.
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Is this the ultimate 'back to school' laptop? Students can get a brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13 for just $599
The MacBook Neo now has a direct Windows 11 competitor in the form of the brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13.
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Windows 11's Copilot app is going to help you 'understand your device'Copilot app's new 'PC insights' feature has been greeted with some skepticism.
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Apple’s expensive, inflexible app subscriptions need a total overhaul — here's whyApple’s app subscription bundles are too rigid and inflexible. They’re in desperate need of a rethink.
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'Removing discs doesn’t represent progress – it simply removes choice' — The Entertainment Retailers Association denounces Sony's decision to kill physical discsUK trade organization, Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), has criticized Sony's decision to end production of physical PlayStation discs.
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Black Ops 7 Season 5 has been fully revealed, with the next Call of Duty update bringing a raft of fresh contentBlack Ops 7 is about to get its next big update with loads of new weapons and a handful of maps.
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Former Rockstar producer jokes he's 'pretty happy' he's not working on GTA 6 because of how 'monstrous' it seems — 'Every single time they do a GTA, it's like ludicrously bigger than before'Former Rockstar Games producer John Ricchio believes Grand Theft Auto 6 will be a massive game and is glad he isn't working on such an ambitious project.
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Three 'massive' Future Games digital showcases will air next month during Gamescom 2026, offering viewers world premieres and exclusive trailers from 'some of the industry’s most creative studios'The Future Games Show will officially return next month for Gamescom 2026 with three digital showcases.
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Ukrainians are using VPNs to cause havoc in Russia by changing fuel station statuses on maps in a bid to cause chaos and confusion
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Best SSD deals 2026 — big savings on Samsung, SanDisk, WD and moreI track SSD deals for a living — here are the best discount prices before storage costs spike again.
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Save 49% on the 1TB WD_BLACK SN7100 SSD with blazing fast PCIe Gen4 speedsSave 49% off the 1TB WD_BLACK SN7100 SSD, a high-speed PCIe Gen4 drive with read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s.
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'One of the fastest laser printers' we've tested just got a major price cut at HPA dependable mono laser printer built for high-volume printing with expandable paper capacity and reliable networking in busy offices.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns AI users not to give away too muchBy moving to on-prem models trained on the data businesses already keep in the cloud, their is less risk of the big AI companies selling business secrets to the competition.
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