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I found that these cheap, comfy headphones mostly overcame their flaws in testing... bar one key area
Fairly stylish and incredibly comfortable, the budget-friendly Happy Plugs Play Pro headphones sound good but the noise cancellation isn’t great.
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming laptop that’s an ideal desktop replacement but has weak battery life and a high price tag.
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Marshall Kilburn III review: an exceptional Bluetooth speaker that’s considerably pricier than its predecessor, but worth every penny
I tested the Marshall Kilburn III and it's a monumental upgrade over its predecessor, and a brilliant Bluetooth speaker in its own right.
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MSI Titan 18 HX AI
The MSI Titan 18 HX AI is as powerful as it is heavy. If you want top-tier performance with more portability than a tower PC, and you can accept the price tag, this is a fantastic choice.
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The Philips OneBlade 360 might be the perfect budget razor, if you can get over this one annoying design flaw
It's affordable, versatile and lightweight – just remember to pack the separate cable in your weekend bag.
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Netgear Nighthawk RS100 review: Netgear sees the light and releases an affordable Wi-Fi 7 router
We put Netgear's affordable Wi-Fi 7 router, the Nighthawk RS100, through its paces - but is it worth the money?
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Roomba's new dust-compressing robovac is great in theory but a crushing disappointment in real life
The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo's intriguing space-saving design is let down by poor execution.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 could match the foldable iPhone in this one key way, setting the scene for an epic showdown next year
Samsung will supposedly borrow a crease-busting feature that’s coming to the foldable iPhone.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold looks set to use exactly the chipset you probably expected
A code string suggests the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold will probably have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but we always expected that anyway.
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I can forgive losing the S Pen, but the Samsung Z Fold 7 has been ruined by a more serious design faux pas
I’ve spent time with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and discovered my favorite feature is now worse.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 fixes my biggest complaint, but I'd still never buy one – here's why
Cover all bases
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I can't deal with any more bad software rollouts – here's hoping iOS 26 and One UI 8 bring a change of direction
In the past year we’ve seen mismanaged software launches from two of the biggest tech companies in the world – I want to see this trend dealt with before it becomes an industry-wide issue.
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I was wrong about the Nothing Phone 3 design – here's why
They weren't wrong when they said it would grow on you
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It's time to switch to Mint Mobile: this deal gets you a year of unlimited data for just $15/mo
Mint Mobile's latest deal gives new customers the perfect opportunity to switch - get a full year of data for just $180 upfront.
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Convenience over privacy? Nearly one in three Brits sharing confidential information with AI chatbots
New data from NymVPN has shown Britons are favoring convenience when using AI chatbots, despite the extensive privacy risks.
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming laptop that’s an ideal desktop replacement but has weak battery life and a high price tag.
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Google AI Mode is getting a bigger AI brain from Gemini
Google AI Mode now includes Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search, while Google Search has added an AI phone-calling assistant.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1490, Friday, July 18
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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OpenAI claims the new ChatGPT agent can run your errands, build your slides, and make you look like you have your life together
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent enables the AI chatbot to complete real tasks online.
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Pico's next XR headset could be lighter and smaller than ever, but I hope it just skips to AR glasses instead
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a brand new XR device, but not the one I want.
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Adobe Firefly is about to make its biggest leap in AI video yet with a new model and Veo 3 integration
Adobe has released a new Firefly video model that's even better at generating AI video, and helping you add creative sound effects.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 could match the foldable iPhone in this one key way, setting the scene for an epic showdown next year
Samsung will supposedly borrow a crease-busting feature that’s coming to the foldable iPhone.
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I can't deal with any more bad software rollouts – here's hoping iOS 26 and One UI 8 bring a change of direction
In the past year we’ve seen mismanaged software launches from two of the biggest tech companies in the world – I want to see this trend dealt with before it becomes an industry-wide issue.
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The iPhone 17 Pro looks gorgeous in new renders, and it could get a protective display boost too
The iPhone 17 Pro might get new colors and a tougher screen, according to new rumors
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The foldable iPhone might be thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, but that's okay
The foldable iPhone could be 0.6mm thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 when unfolded.
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Don’t delay: Chrome ending support for macOS Big Sur shows it’s time to update your Mac
Google Chrome is about to drop support for macOS Big Sur, meaning it’s time to update your Mac.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in July 2025 and beyond
Lots of new movies are coming to theaters in 2025 – here are the biggest ones to look out for.
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Stand ready for Invincible season 5's arrival, worm: Amazon confirms the hit Prime Video show's fourth chapter won't be its last
Invincible season 4 won't be out for many months, but its follow-up has already been greenlit by Amazon MGM Studios.
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Netflix confirms Assassin's Creed live-action TV show is in the works, and I'm praying it doesn't silently kill the popular video game series
Popular Ubisoft franchise Assassin's Creed is coming to Netflix and we can only hope it's better than the movie.
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UpdatedStranger Things season 5: everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show's final entry (release date, trailer, cast, plot, and more)
Here's what you need to know about Stranger Things season 5, including its three launch dates and first trailer.
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The Last of Us season 3 will 'definitely' arrive in 2027, HBO boss says – and it might be the HBO Max show's final entry after all
The Last of Us season 3 is set for a 2027 release, but will it go on beyond that?
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This new and powerful Roku Streaming Stick Plus just dropped to under $30 at Amazon
The new Roku Streaming Stick Plus gets its first discount and drops to $29 at Amazon
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Hisense promises that it'll keep your TV updated and useful even longer than LG and Samsung have committed to – well, sort of
Hisense promises up to 8 years of updates for its VIDAA TVs – but this won't be so useful for US buyers
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The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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I tested Hisense’s 116-inch RGB-MiniLED TV, and it’s better than any other TV in this one key way
We go hands-on with the Hisense 116UX, a 116-inch mini-LED TV with an RGB backlight and performance that almost matches its $30,000 price tag.
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Google TV's clean new look is starting to appear – right as users are unhappy with horrible new home-screen ads
Google's Material 3 Expressive makeover is slowly rolling out, and so are more horrible ads
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UpdatedThe best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts
The best 75-inch TVs offer a true big-screen experience, with a size befitting the greatest films and the most nail-biting sports matches.
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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our experts
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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I found that these cheap, comfy headphones mostly overcame their flaws in testing... bar one key area
Fairly stylish and incredibly comfortable, the budget-friendly Happy Plugs Play Pro headphones sound good but the noise cancellation isn’t great.
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Avid's first all-new turntable in 12 years is an $11k Relveo-lation
The aspirational Avid Relveo has new suspension, a 'reimagined' platter and an advanced PSU – and just look at it…
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Status Audio's new 3-driver wireless earbuds have us very excited – they could be the perfected version of some nearly-genius buds
We're going to listen to Status Quo on the Status Pro (X) to see if they can live up to our audiophile earbuds dreams.
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The best wireless headphones for 2025
These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.
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These cheap new noise-cancelling headphones have the style of the Sonos Ace for a fraction of the price – but you can still get Sonos' originals for an amazing discount right now, too!
It's a good deal day for wireless headphones buyers on a budget – but if you can spend more, there's a good deal available
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Marshall Kilburn III review: an exceptional Bluetooth speaker that’s considerably pricier than its predecessor, but worth every penny
I tested the Marshall Kilburn III and it's a monumental upgrade over its predecessor, and a brilliant Bluetooth speaker in its own right.
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Two hi-fi greats just released very tempting small headphone amps: one for your phone, one for your desk
Campfire Audio and Pro-Ject promise big audio upgrades in small packages, and with very reasonable prices
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The Google Pixel Watch 4 is rumored to improve repairability – and could add two useful emergency features
The launch of the Pixel Watch 4 is likely to be just a month away, and we now might have more info on it.
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Garmin's latest software update fixes ghost touches on new Forerunner models – but adds more bugs
Software version 6.18 is heading to Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches now.
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The Google Pixel Watch 4 is rumored to sport a bigger battery – but I'm hoping it's not just for a brighter screen and on-device AI
The Google Pixel Watch 4 specs have reportedly leaked, and they're answering my one Wear OS prayer for longer battery life.
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Exclusive: 'It's definitely going to be better… and smarter.' Hasselblad’s dreamy next medium-format camera will get performance boost
The Hasselblad X2D 100C could soon be upgraded with a second-generation model boasting improved autofocus performance.
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Sony's RX1R III is an impossibly small full-frame premium compact – here's how it compares to the Leica Q3
The Sony RX1R III and Leica Q3 are two full-frame premium compact cameras with big prices tags. Here's how their specs compare
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Finally! Sony revives its full-frame premium compact camera line after a 10-year hiatus, with the pricey new RX1R III
Sony unveils the RX1R III, 10 years after the RX1R II, with its latest 61MP sensor, Bionz XR processor and AI autofocus skills.
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Insta360 drops a big firmware update and new accessories for its flagship 360 camera, making the best even better
Insta360 has added software improvements to exposure, low-light performance and battery life and released several new add-ons for its superb X5 360 camera.
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Dreame's new hybrid robovac has 3 never-before-seen special features that turn it into a lean, mean, mopping machine
I'm bored of seeing expensive robot vacuums with rubbish mopping, but the Dreame Aqua10 gives me hope.
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Philips Hue smart bulbs just got a massive 41% price cut at Amazon, smashing last week's Prime Day deals
Now's the time to extend your smart lighting setup.
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Alexa+ is due to roll out to more users soon, but one of the next-gen voice assistant’s best features may have been pushed back
Amazon has pushed back the launch of the desktop version of Alexa+without giving a clear reason.
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Roborock has taken all the best bits from Shark and Dyson vacuums and put them in one mega-vac – and I can't wait to try it
Laser lights, a forward-bending wand and an auto-empty dock... the H60's featurelist reads like a greatest hits of other vacuum brands.
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The best Australia VPN 2025
With some of the best VPN providers having servers across the globe, discover who tops our list of the best VPN for Australia
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The best wireless headphones for 2025
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Getting startedThe Best VPN for Beginners
With so many VPN providers to choose from, which are worth your time? Here are my top beginner-friendly recommendations.
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The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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We tested the best fans on the market – here are the models that came out on top
12 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.
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The best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts
The best 75-inch TVs offer a true big-screen experience, with a size befitting the greatest films and the most nail-biting sports matches.
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The best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our experts
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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Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for as little as $149.99 when you trade in your old smartwatch
If you want to get your hands on the all-new Galaxy Watch 8, Samsung is offering an impressive discount when you trade in an eligible device.
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There's a massive summer tech sale at Amazon - 19 deals I'd buy on TVs, AirPods, and smart home gadgets
Amazon is offering a massive sale on some of our favorite tech gadgets, and I'm rounding up the best deals I'd buy on TVs, headphones, iPads, smart home gadgets, and more, starting at just $9.99.
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The AirPods 4 are back to their record-low Prime Day price – get them before they're gone
Apple's all-new AirPods 4 are back down to their record-low Prime Day price of just $89 - get this limited-time deal while you can.
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It's time to switch to Mint Mobile: this deal gets you a year of unlimited data for just $15/mo
Mint Mobile's latest deal gives new customers the perfect opportunity to switch - get a full year of data for just $180 upfront.
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The best T-Mobile deals for July 2025: Galaxy Z Fold 7, iPhone 16 Pro, internet, smartwatches, and more
This week's best T-Mobile deals could save you a bundle on your next phone, a plan upgrade, or even your internet.
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Philips Hue smart bulbs just got a massive 41% price cut at Amazon, smashing last week's Prime Day deals
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Google AI Mode is getting a bigger AI brain from Gemini
Google AI Mode now includes Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search, while Google Search has added an AI phone-calling assistant.
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OpenAI claims the new ChatGPT agent can run your errands, build your slides, and make you look like you have your life together
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent enables the AI chatbot to complete real tasks online.
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Pico's next XR headset could be lighter and smaller than ever, but I hope it just skips to AR glasses instead
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly developing a brand new XR device, but not the one I want.
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Adobe Firefly is about to make its biggest leap in AI video yet with a new model and Veo 3 integration
Adobe has released a new Firefly video model that's even better at generating AI video, and helping you add creative sound effects.
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Where to buy the PS5 Ghost of Yotei DualSense controllers: when I think pre-orders will go live, information on editions, and the best early links to bookmark
We're rounding up all the best places and links to buy the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection DualSense controller.
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This is not a drill: one of the best strategy games ever is free right now – here's how to get it before it's gone
One of the greatest strategy games ever is free right now.
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The latest Turtle Beach rematch controller sports a lenticular Donkey Kong theme and yes, it's compatible with Switch 2
Turtle Beach unpeels a Donkey Kong-flavored Rematch controller that's compatible with Switch 2.
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Donkey Kong wears clothes in Banaza because Nintendo was 'conscious' of what the ape would look like 'from the back'
Nintendo has explained why Donkey Kong wears clothes in the latest Switch 2 exclusive, Donkey Kong Bananza.
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Between them, the TechRadar team have 300 years' experience in tech journalism. Here's why you should trust them.
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The best Australia VPN 2025
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How many?! ExpressVPN has successfully undergone its 23rd audit – here's everything we know
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Google sues alleged hackers behind BadBox 2.0 botnet which has infected millions of devices
25 unnamed individuals were allegedly operateing a 10 million-strong botnet, selling residential proxies and running ad fraud.
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AntivirusI put McAfee and Avast in an antivirus head to head, and these were the results of my testing
McAfee or Avast, which one is the better antivirus software?
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Ransomware gang attacking NAS devices taken down in major police operation
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Romania, and someone was caught in the act.
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VMware reveals major channel partner shake-up - and it's bad news for smaller firms
VMware's CSP Program will soon become invite-only, which means many smaller partners could be cut from the program.
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