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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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JBL 104-BT Compact Desktop Reference Monitors review: great, but not for their intended purpose
The JBL 104-BT are affordable and very pleasant to listen to, though you should consider them more for general use than production work.
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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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Want to try an early look at Apple Intelligence? Apple just dropped the public betas for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple is now rolling out the first public betas for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac that let anyone give the early Apple Intelligence features a try.
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Thinking about upgrading to iPhone 16 Pro? Your top questions answered
Considering an upgrade to iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max, here are the questions you're asking me.
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iPhone 16 Pro cameras: every camera on the Pro and Pro Max
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have some significant camera upgrades.
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Stop using these three Anker batteries – they’ve just been recalled due to a fire risk
Anker has recalled three of its popular power banks for smartphones – here's which ones and what to do next.
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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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Stop Snapchat using your new AI Selfie in ads by turning off this one setting
How to turn off Snapchat's ability to use your AI Selfie in adverts.
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Amazon's new AI feature might be your secret weapon for winning at Prime Day
Amazon debuts new AI features ahead of Prime Day.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and hints for game #1189, Friday, September 20
Looking for Wordle hints? We can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, September 20 (game #201)
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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Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, September 20 (game #970)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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SocialAI makes you the most important – and only – person on social media
New SocialAI app keeps interactions limited to AI chatbots.
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JBL 104-BT Compact Desktop Reference Monitors review: great, but not for their intended purpose
The JBL 104-BT are affordable and very pleasant to listen to, though you should consider them more for general use than production work.
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Want to try an early look at Apple Intelligence? Apple just dropped the public betas for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple is now rolling out the first public betas for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac that let anyone give the early Apple Intelligence features a try.
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Take note, Apple – Huawei’s new tablets come with a keyboard in the box
Huawei has launched two new tablets, the flagship MatePad Pro 12.2 and the “younger generation”-focused MatePad 12 X.
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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 the new iOS 18 Photos app? Try these fixes to make it more like the 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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The Penguin episode 1 includes a fascinating Batman Easter egg that'll fill The Dark Knight fans with glee or dread
The Penguin's first episode contains references to wider Batman lore, but a specific one will pique the interest of the Caped Crusader's fanbase.
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BreakingNew Squid Game season 2 trailer confirms some big plot details about the hit Netflix show's return, and I can't wait to dive back in
Netflix has finally revealed more details about Squid Game's highly anticipated second season.
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BreakingNetflix's One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender shows just got some serious season 2 cast upgrades at Geeked Week Live 2024
Two of Netflix's live-action adaptations of popular anime shows have added some fascinating names to their respective casts.
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BreakingAt last, Arcane season 2 has an official Netflix release date – and it'll debut almost exactly when I thought it would
Netflix delivered a huge Arcane season 2 update during Geeked Week Live, which includes new details on its launch date and schedule.
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Netflix serves up a thriller feast in new teaser trailer for The Platform 2 – and I'm already starving for more
Netflix's exclusive clip for The Platform 2 has left me with an appetite for more of the Spanish thriller.
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Hurry - Samsung's 65-inch budget OLED TV gets $1,000 slashed off price
The S90D is Samsung's best budget OLED TV, and you can save $1,000 on the 65-inch model at Samsung.
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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 wireless earbuds 2024
Here are our picks of the best wireless earbuds for Android, for iPhone, or anything else you want to connect them to.
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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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UpdatedThe best Apple Watch bands 2024
We round-up the best Apple Watch bands and straps for every size, taste and budget.
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Your Android smartwatch could soon work much better on iPhone, thanks to the EU
Another EU headache for Apple, but a potential win for consumer choice
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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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Want a super-rare Hasselblad? A new ‘Earth Explorer’ edition of the X2D 100C has been launched…for $14,000
Limited to just 1000 units, the Tundra Brown 'Earth Explorer' version of the Hasselblad X2D 100C is as stunning as it is expensive.
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GoPro Hero 13 Black vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: has DJI dethroned GoPro?
Two flagship models from two of the biggest names in action cameras, but which one is best?
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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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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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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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The best wireless earbuds 2024
Here are our picks of the best wireless earbuds for Android, for iPhone, or anything else you want to connect them to.
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UpdatedThe best Google Chromebook VPN 2024
Want to secure your Chromebook and unblock international content? Here are my favorite Google Chromebook VPNs right now.
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The best Apple Watch bands 2024
We round-up the best Apple Watch bands and straps for every size, taste and budget.
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The Best Bird Feeder Camera 2024
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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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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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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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Hurry - Samsung's 65-inch budget OLED TV gets $1,000 slashed off price
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Walmart fights Amazon Prime Day with a rival sale: shop 17 early deals I'd buy now
Walmart announced its rival Prime Day sale will take place on October 8, and I'm rounding up today's best early deals starting at $19.99.
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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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Get a huge 85-inch TCL 4K TV for under $800 at Best Buy
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This highly-rated Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum is now $200 off at Best Buy
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The best TV for watching sports is now on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon
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Dell Coupon Codes for September 2024
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Autodesk Promo Codes for September 2024
These Autodesk promo codes can help you save money on architectural, engineering software & more.
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Stop Snapchat using your new AI Selfie in ads by turning off this one setting
How to turn off Snapchat's ability to use your AI Selfie in adverts.
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Amazon's new AI feature might be your secret weapon for winning at Prime Day
Amazon debuts new AI features ahead of Prime Day.
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SocialAI makes you the most important – and only – person on social media
New SocialAI app keeps interactions limited to AI chatbots.
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Windows 11’s new ‘Recommendations & Offers’ page might give you more say over what ads you see, but probably not enough to make you happy
Rejigged page in Windows 11’s Settings app lets you manage personalized ads, tips, and recommendations more easily.
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New Australian video game classifications aim to restrict kids' exposure to loot boxes
Games with elements of chance and simulated gambling will receive mature and adults-only ratings under new Australian classifications.
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NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, September 20 (game #467)
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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Where to pre-order the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection consoles and accessories: the best links to bookmark
We're rounding up all the best links and information to help you know where to pre-order the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection consoles and accessories.
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PlayStation unveils 30th anniversary PS5 and PS5 Pro designs
Sony has announced a limited edition collection of PS5 consoles to celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary.
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