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Dali Sonik 1 review: entry-level bookshelf speakers that are crystal clear, fathoms deep and sound at least twice their size
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra review: simply the best camera phone ever made
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Half Man review: HBO Max show uncomfortable but no Baby Reindeer
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Philips Baristina Milk Frother review: perfectly frothed milk every time, including non-dairy alternatives
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The Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam dazzles would-be thieves with 1,000 lumens
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QLVR ENDVR review: A slip-on running shoe game changer for women
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The Narwal Flow 2 an AI-forward robot vacuum and mop for deep cleaning
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Honor knows its new 600 Pro has ‘familiar premium aesthetics’ — but it beats the iPhone 17 Pro in two key ways
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'This is not goodbye': Tim Cook says he's not walking away from Apple
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The EU requires phone makers to fit 'readily removable' batteries next year
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra review: simply the best camera phone ever made
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Apple after Tim Cook — John Ternus will take the helm at a pivotal moment
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Who is John Ternus? 5 surprising facts that show he isn't Tim Cook 2.0
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Framework's new 'MacBook Pro for Linux users' laptop has fans excited
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1768, Wednesday, April 22
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Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, April 22 (game #1549)
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, April 22 (game #780)
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Fed up with expensive DDR5 RAM? ASRock's HUDIMM is riding to the rescue
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Who is John Ternus? 5 surprising facts that show he isn't Tim Cook 2.0
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Apple is reinventing Siri to catch up to ChatGPT
Apple is preparing a major Siri overhaul that brings conversational AI, a new interface, and deeper system integration to finally modernize its assistant
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5 tips for Gemini Notebooks
Gemini’s new Notebook feature becomes far more useful with a few simple tips.
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This browser plugin tracks your AI 'water footprint', and lets you ‘pay it back’
A new plugin enables you to see exactly how much water your AI prompts are using up, and make a donation to offset it by giving water back to communities in need.
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AI writing's latest patterns and how I avoid them
Tricks to avoid sounding like an AI chatbot
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Stonehenge was built by guys in hard hats — if you believe AI slop
Heaven help us — YouTube is now overflowing with historical AI slop, and it's making it hard to find the real thing.
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The 6 best Apple gadgets ever, as voted by TechRadar readers
How many of your favorites were launched under the watchful eye of Tim Cook?
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Apple is reinventing Siri to catch up to ChatGPT
Apple is preparing a major Siri overhaul that brings conversational AI, a new interface, and deeper system integration to finally modernize its assistant
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UpdatedThe best iPhone chargers 2026
We've rounded up the best iPhone chargers to buy in 2025, with options for USB-C and Lightning models.
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Honor knows its new 600 Pro has ‘familiar premium aesthetics’ — but it beats the iPhone 17 Pro in two key ways
The Honor 600 Pro’s design inspirations are obvious, but this new mid-ranger takes on the competition with aplomb.
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'This is not goodbye': Tim Cook says he's not walking away from Apple
The longtime Apple CEO makes his first public comments about stepping back from CEO role
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New Dutton Ranch casting announcement carries on a long Yellowstone tradition
Yellowstone spin-off Dutton Ranch has just dropped a huge casting announcement — but even though it looks like it, the new recurring role won't be the same as others.
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What is the release date for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 9 on Apple TV?
Here's when Monarch season 2's second-to-last episode will air on Apple's streaming platform.
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A24's upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie made me roll my eyes — until I found out who's directing it
A24's Texas Chainsaw Massacre feels like it's in good hands, and it's made me change my mind about the idea.
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UpdatedDutton Ranch: everything we know about the Beth and Rip Yellowstone spinoff
Dutton Ranch finally has a confirmed release date and plot — here's the latest on the Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler Yellowstone spinoff.
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Invincible season 4 ending explained: does Eve [spoiler] and more big questions answered
The final episode of Invincible season 4 has arrived — and I'm here to answer your biggest questions about it.
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Home theater fans will be happy the LG G6 OLED TV fixes this overlooked picture issue its predecessors had — but there's a catch
The LG G6 fixes a long-running issue most prominent on LG's G-series OLEDs… for the most part.
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Dolby Atmos is coming to free broadcast TV, no next-gen tuner required
There's life in free broadcast TV yet, and you won't need ATSC 3.0 to get it
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Samsung's Micro RGB TVs have arrived — and Hisense and LG better beware
Samsung has gone aggressive with the pricing of its new Micro RGB TVs, launching them for cheaper than Hisense rivals and the same as LG's OLEDs.
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I compared Amazon's Ember QLED and LED TVs side-by-side — here's my pick
I put two of Amazon's Fire TVs, now known as Ember TVs, head-to-head to find out which is better value for money
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Amazon warns Fire TV Stick HD buyers that they can't sideload apps
It's been confirmed that the new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD runs Vega OS and prevents sideloading.
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Amazon faces class action lawsuit over allegations of 'bricking' older Fire TV Sticks
The new lawsuit claims Amazon has been restricting important software updates for older models to force users to upgrade.
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Get 3 4K Blu-rays for $33 at Amazon right now — here are my top 9 discs
Amazon's 3 for $33 4K Blu-ray sale is a great way to save big money on some excellent 4K discs, so I've picked my 9 favorites from the sale.
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UpdatedThe best music streaming services today
The very best music streaming services and apps for every kind of music fan.
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Anker THUS chip breaks computing rules to put big AI models on wearable devices
Anker thinks it's solved the riddle of how to get large models on tiny wearable devices, without eating all the battery power.
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Dali Sonik 1 review: entry-level bookshelf speakers that are crystal clear, fathoms deep and sound at least twice their size
The Dali Sonik 1 entry-level passive bookshelf speakers sound at least twice their diminutive size with stunning vocal articulation, but are a little pricey.
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Why Spotify's Daylist feature is a strong alternative to Discover Weekly
This Spotify feature is one of the app's most underrated tools for music discovery.
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Meet Dune, the music platform looking to fix pitiful artist streaming royalties
This new music platform is like Spotify and Kickstarter rolled into one — and one of my all-time favorite bands is launching music exclusively on it.
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The 'unbeatable' and five-star-rated JBL Charge 6 just got a big discount at Best Buy
Save $40 on the five-star JBL Charge 6 at Best Buy.
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'Makes the WH-1000XM6 seem cheap' — Sony just leaked elite 'Collexion' headphones, coming very soon
Let's make a… Connexion
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6 elite-level running shoes to propel you to marathon success
Advanced running shoes for experienced runners looking to shave those precious seconds off their times.
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Score up to 40% off best-selling running & walking shoes on Amazon — Nike, Hoka, Sketchers, Brooks, and more
Just in time for spring, Amazon has a huge sale on its best-selling walking and running shoes, and I've rounded up the best deals, including up to 40% off Nike, Hoka, Sketchers, and more.
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The latest Fitbit Air leak gives us colors, a launch date, and a price
We've got more leaked details of the upcoming Fitbit Air tracker, and it seems well suited for someone like me.
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Adorama’s Sony sale includes record-low prices on the A7R V, A7 IV, a7C II, and more
Adorama's huge Sony Alpha April sale includes up to $900 off a wide range of top-rated models this week.
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The 'immersive' DJI Avata 2 just hit a new record-low price — this is your cue to get into FPV drones
The DJI Avata 2 is the easy way to start your FPV drone journey - particularly with this record-low deal at Amazon.
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Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 review: a top, tiny prime for everyday photography
Panasonic's Lumix S 40mm F2 squeezes impressive optics and versatile f/2 aperture into a tiny, well-designed body.
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UpdatedThe best mirrorless cameras, based on in-depth testing
My best mirrorless camera guide will help you find the perfect pick for you today, whatever your budget or shooting style.
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Samsung SmartThings adds support for 25 IKEA smart home devices
Samsung just made it easier for you to integrate your IKEA smart home devices with SmartThings.
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Philips Baristina Milk Frother review: perfectly frothed milk every time, including non-dairy alternatives
Philips' attractive milk frother is extremely simple to use and does an excellent job of foaming milk, but there's just one texture and it's rather thick.
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Leave space in your luggage for Dyson's travel-size Supersonic hairdryer
The Dyson Supersonic Travel will give you a break from wheezy hotel hair dryers, and adapts to suit the voltage in your vacation destination.
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IKEA's iconic Billy bookcase has a new look, and here's how I'd style it
Over 140 million Billy bookcases have been sold worldwide, but this new blue version is a limited edition.
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These are the games you should be playing if you loved The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — and yes, I've picked more than just the Mario Galaxy titles
These are the Mario games to play on Switch and Switch 2.
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VPN deal of the week: Get a year of Windscribe for only $29 — and keep the same price forever!
Cheaper than most top VPNs, without the dreaded price rises
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Adorama’s Sony sale includes record-low prices on the A7R V, A7 IV, a7C II, and more
Adorama's huge Sony Alpha April sale includes up to $900 off a wide range of top-rated models this week.
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I didn't realize how stunning Samsung's S90F OLED TV was until I saw it in person — it's worth every penny, especially with a $1,200 discount
I recently saw Samsung's award-winning S90F OLED TV in person and was blown away by its picture, which is why I was thrilled to see a $1,200 discount on the 65-inch model.
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Score up to 40% off best-selling running & walking shoes on Amazon — Nike, Hoka, Sketchers, Brooks, and more
Just in time for spring, Amazon has a huge sale on its best-selling walking and running shoes, and I've rounded up the best deals, including up to 40% off Nike, Hoka, Sketchers, and more.
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The 'immersive' DJI Avata 2 just hit a new record-low price — this is your cue to get into FPV drones
The DJI Avata 2 is the easy way to start your FPV drone journey - particularly with this record-low deal at Amazon.
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Hate Windows 11's Start menu? Rumor suggests Microsoft is fixing it
Rumored fixes for Windows 11's Start menu sound great, but some folks remain seriously skeptical.
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YouTube Premium's ad-free experience is great, but its queuing system needs work
I caved to YouTube Premium's free trial and now I see what the hype is all about, but I can't get past its poor queuing system.
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Windows 11 is so bad France is moving to Linux — and many more could follow
Is 2027 set to be the year of Linux? There are signs that this might actually be the case, for sure.
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Gucci and Google to partner on Android XR smart glasses for 2027 release
Gucci could become the first mainstream luxury brand to launch smart specs, as the company is targeting 2027 for a pair of Android XR glasses.
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These are the games you should be playing if you loved The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — and yes, I've picked more than just the Mario Galaxy titles
These are the Mario games to play on Switch and Switch 2.
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After months of waiting, I've finally played Yoshi's new game on Nintendo Switch 2 — and its whimsy-filled world and engaging exploration have me feeling hopeful
I've played Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and now I'm feeling pretty excited for release day — here's why.
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Call of Duty games coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one lasted all of two releases as Microsoft announces big changes and a welcome price cut
Xbox is decreasing the cost of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, though it comes at the cost of day one Call of Duty games.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, April 22 (game #1046)
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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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2026
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VPN deal of the week: Get a year of Windscribe for only $29 — and keep the same price forever!
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NordVPN wants to end VPN rush-hour slowdowns with 100 Tbps global capacity
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IPVanish rolls out RAM-only server filter across all apps to make it easier to boost your privacy
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NymVPN's latest update brings crucial anti-censorship and usability boost
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2025 was the worst year on record for internet shutdowns as censors move to more targeted blocks
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Proton VPN usage spikes in Turkey following new regulatory proposals
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'Felony murder law does not require that a defendant pull the trigger': Ex-FBI chief calls for ransomware attackers to face homicide charges if attacks lead to deaths
The FBI needs to "step up" in the fight against ransomware, says Cynthia Kaiser, former deputy assistant director of the FBI's cyber division.
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ExclusivePulsar Fusion outlines its plans for fusion-powered deep-space propulsion
Following a "first plasma" milestone, Pulsar Fusion outlines its ambitious plans for a nuclear fusion exhaust system for deep-space travel.
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Adobe will continue to learn your brand even after you've established brand guidelines – AI "brand brain" will help cut out 'inefficient processes and broken workflows'
Adobe Brand Intelligence will continue to learn about your precise branding preferences even after you set those initial guardrails.
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‘Big Game Hunters’: UK ransomware volume drops significantly 'but the reality is more alarming' – big orgs are being hit harder and with greater success
Ransomware actors are moving away from spray-and-pray attacks and into more targeted campaigns.
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