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The Ultimate Guide to Apple ArcadeOur definitive guide to the Apple Arcade service with everything that you need to know.
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What is Apple Arcade? Everything you need to know about the gaming service included with your One subscriptionOur ultimate breakdown of everything that you need to know about the Apple Arcade service.
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UpdatedApple Arcade review: worth it in 2026?Apple Arcade has been out for almost seven years. Here’s how it stacks up today.
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What kind of iPhone gamer are you? Find out in our quizFind out what kind of gamer you are, and get some bespoke Apple Arcade game recommendations, with our quiz.
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I played all 279 Apple Arcade games — here are the eight best, from genius quick puzzlers to addictive life simsThe eight best Apple Arcade games right now.
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Apple Arcade is packed with console-quality games, but you'll need a compatible controller to get the best from them. Here are my recommendationsThese are the controllers I've been using to test Apple Arcade throughout the week.
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Apple Arcade is a joyful reminder of when mobile gaming was about fun, not emptying your walletBrowsing Apple Arcade feels like going back in time to the early App Store in the best possible way.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: a shot in the arm for the foldables market -
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: a shot in the arm for the foldables market
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PSA: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder deal ends soon — this is your last chance to get $1,200 off an unlocked device -
I tested YouTube, Netflix, and Instagram on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to see which is best5 Comments -
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The MacBook Air is almost sold out, but there’s a great way to get a deal -
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Laptops from Apple, HP, Lenovo, and more are up to 40% off in the back-to-school sales — here are the top 12 deals I'd buy -
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The best laptop deals in August 20262 Comments -
NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1871, Monday, August 33151 Comments -
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, August 3 (game #1652)
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These 3 ChatGPT tricks help me switch off and get ready for sleepResearchers have uncovered a hidden sleep crisis among workers my age — here are three ways I use ChatGPT to help me nod off.
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5 organizational tricks that improve ChatGPTYou can save time using ChatGPT if you follow some easy suggestions on better ways to work with the popular AI.
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A fresh report points to new AirPods in 2026, but not Apple's camera-enhanced budsA fresh report points to new AirPods set to be unveiled this year, but not Apple's much-touted camera-enhanced models (yet).
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Google pulls Nano Banana from Google Earth after one dayGoogle rolled out its AI image editing trickery to Google Earth on the web, but it didn't take long before it was misused.
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As a human D&D Dungeon Master, can I be replaced by ChatGPT or Gemini?I've been a Dungeons & Dragons DM for 12 years — and I'm judging whether ChatGPT or Gemini is the better virtual Dungeon Master.
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The MacBook Air is almost sold out, but there’s a great way to get a deal
The MacBook Air is suffering shortages, but Apple’s refurbished store offers a great way to score a laptop deal.
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Laptops from Apple, HP, Lenovo, and more are up to 40% off in the back-to-school sales — here are the top 12 deals I'd buy
I've searched through this month's back-to-school sales and picked out the 12 best laptop deals that I recommend buying if you need a new device for the upcoming school year.
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How to pick the best Mac accessories for back-to-school season
Supercharge your studies with the best back-to-school accessories for your Mac desktop or laptop.
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ChatGPT and Siri AI tried to get me fit, but I’d only use one of them againChatGPT and Siri AI made AI-powered workout plans for me, and only one was worth keeping.
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I logged 250 miles with Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay — here's the verdictWhich of these competent dashboards deserves to take priority in your vehicle? I put in the miles to find out.
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Disney+ just revealed its next must-watch documentary for Parks fansIt'll arrive on the streamer on August 20
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Disney+ brings 4K streaming back to European customers, but HDR is still on the to-do listDisney+ has changed its streaming platform in Europe to restore 4K viewing to Premium subscribers, but HDR hasn't been restored just yet
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X-Men '97 season 2 episode 8 release date and launch time on Disney+The penultimate episode of X-Men '97 season 2 will make its debut this week — find out when it'll be released on Disney+.
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Cape Fear ending explained: Who died, what happened to Max Cady, who is Natalie's real father, and possible season 2 predictionsCape Fear had a dramatic season finale. Here's everything that went down in the last episode of the Apple TV thriller.
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Ted Lasso season 4 episode 1 release date and launch time on Apple TVTed's back — or he will be very soon. Here's when the popular Apple TV show will return.
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The best mini-LED TVs for all budgets, tested by our expertsWe choose the best mini-LED TVs, from budget-friendly big screens to premium models that rival OLED picture quality.
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This backyard Dolby Atmos home music studio is the shed of my dreams, and is used for pro mixingThe shed of my dreams is very very spatial — and it was all done as a DIY project.
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What's the future of 4K Blu-ray and physical movie media? I asked the people behind the techI dug into the future of physical movie collecting with the people behind the technology.
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Disney+ loses 4K and all HDR support in parts of Europe — this is why physical media is on the riseWhat happens when you're paying extra for 4K and HDR and your streaming provider stops providing it?
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Best Buy just slashed up to $1,000 off TCL Mini-LED TVs — here's why these excellent TVs are hard to beat for valueThree discounted TCL TV deals you don't want to miss at Best Buy this week.
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LG C6 vs Sony Bravia 7 II: I tested these TVs side by side, and OLED had better watch its backAs RGB LED takes the fight to OLED in 2026, I compared the LG C6 next to Sony's more affordable RGB TV, the Bravia 7 II.
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy todayTop OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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No shade Sony, but Hideo Kojima is celebrating his love of physical discs with a new limited edition version of my favorite mini CD playerKojima Productions is collaborating with audio brand km5 on a cute limited edition CD player.
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A fresh report points to new AirPods in 2026, but not Apple's camera-enhanced buds
A fresh report points to new AirPods set to be unveiled this year, but not Apple's much-touted camera-enhanced models (yet).
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Former Head of Innovation at Spotify is building interactive 'digital music playgrounds'Mauhan M. Zonoozy was Head of Innovation at Spotify, and now he's taking on the world of music streaming with his own interactive platforms.
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'You can literally fix anything if you watch enough YouTube': I met with tech repair experts and campaigners to learn how to fix my broken gadgets — and why it's so importantIs fixing your tech easy? I spoke to green gadget companies, volunteer repairers and campaigners to understand your right to repair your possessions
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I conducted a blindfolded Bluetooth speaker test with 4 colleagues and no, JBL didn’t win — here’s which portable speaker got the most votes based on their ears onlyMy colleagues blind-ranked 5 portable speakers from best to worst on sound alone — and the results may surprise you.
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Best earbuds: top buys, all TechRadar-tested and recommendedTechRadar's carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with.
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This backyard Dolby Atmos home music studio is the shed of my dreams, and is used for pro mixing
The shed of my dreams is very very spatial — and it was all done as a DIY project.
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These 3 ChatGPT tricks help me switch off and get ready for sleepResearchers have uncovered a hidden sleep crisis among workers my age — here are three ways I use ChatGPT to help me nod off.
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I love the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic so much I wore it to my weddingI wanted to buy a sophisticated analogue watch for my wedding — I wore a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic instead.
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ChatGPT and Siri AI tried to get me fit, but I’d only use one of them again
ChatGPT and Siri AI made AI-powered workout plans for me, and only one was worth keeping.
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GoBirding Vision Master review: an ambitious AI spotting scope
The GoBirding Vision Master's on-device bird recognition impresses, but shaky autofocus and stabilization issues hold it back.
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Insta360’s latest accessory solves vlogging’s biggest first-person-view headacheInsta360's POV Head Tracker aims to address the headache of filming first-person footage, synchronizing the camera with the user's head movements.
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DJI Osmo Pocket 4P review: twice the vlogging camera, and the one to beatThe Pocket 4P is DJI's first dual-lens compact vlogging camera, adding a 3x telephoto lens to what is otherwise the same product as the polished Pocket 4. It's pricier, but much more versatile.
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'There is a line AI cannot cross’ — Insta360 founder defends controversial 'photography robot' planI asked Insta360 founder and CEO Liu Jingkang for some clarity on his controversial 'photography robot' plans.
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Dreo TurboCool Misting Fan 765S review: this fan beat the heat without disrupting my sleep
Dreo claims the TurboCool Misting Fan 765S can cool your room by up to 6 degrees, so I put it to the test. And it was a breath of fresh air.
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I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works
The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max is a capable robot vacuum cleaner, but my unit developed issues after a year of testing.
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What's new at Lego for August? 10 brilliant new sets to build — including a retro gaming classicAn iconic London landmark has also been revamped for 2026.
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I've used the Dyson V15 Detect for two years, and I'd still recommend it over a Shark — here's whyWant to know how Dyson's pricey dust-sucker fares with long-term use? Here's my two-year review.
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I scanned Best Buy's massive back-to-school sale — these are the 12 deals I'd buy on laptops, tablets, AirPods, TVs, and moreFrom AirPods to OLED laptops: these are the essentials that I'd pick up from Best Buy's back-to-school sale.
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Laptops from Apple, HP, Lenovo, and more are up to 40% off in the back-to-school sales — here are the top 12 deals I'd buy
I've searched through this month's back-to-school sales and picked out the 12 best laptop deals that I recommend buying if you need a new device for the upcoming school year.
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The best laptop deals in August 2026
I've searched around and gathered all the best laptop deals in one place to suit a range of budgets and needs.
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PSA: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder deal ends soon — this is your last chance to get $1,200 off an unlocked device
Interested in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra? Take note that Samsung's excellent preorder deals are due to end in the next few days.
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Best Buy just slashed up to $1,000 off TCL Mini-LED TVs — here's why these excellent TVs are hard to beat for value
Three discounted TCL TV deals you don't want to miss at Best Buy this week.
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Forget the MacBook Neo and Dell XPS 13 — this Samsung Galaxy Book at Sam's Club is fantastic back-to-school laptopLooking for that perfect laptop for work or college? This Samsung Galaxy Book 4 at Sam's Club is a fantastic choice.
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I want to ditch Windows 11 for Bazzite, but a few drawbacks are stopping meBazzite is almost the perfect Windows 11 replacement for my main gaming PC, but I can't make the jump just yet.
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Are the Xreal xbx a01+ the best budget smart glasses? Pretty muchI spent dozens of hours relaxing in my Xreal xbx smart glasses on my honeymoon.
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Meta Ray-Ban Scriber Optics hands-on: superb 2026 smart glassesSmart glasses need to get their act together — the Meta Ray-Ban Scriber Optics are my favorite tech of 2026 so far but I’m scared to wear them.
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Someone built a custom player for all 3D movie formats, forwards and back-compatibleAn intrepid Redditor has built a 3D movie player that supports three different generations of 3D, with an eye to the future of TV and projector tech.
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Mystery Booster Commander Edition could be the best game I’ll never playMystery Booster Commander Edition is everything I could want from a Magic: The Gathering set.
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No shade Sony, but Hideo Kojima is celebrating his love of physical discs with a new limited edition version of my favorite mini CD player
Kojima Productions is collaborating with audio brand km5 on a cute limited edition CD player.
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Lies of P: Complete Edition review: stellar on Switch 2Lies of P: Complete Edition shows that the Switch 2 is a fantastic place to play this masterpiece soulslike for the first time.
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'Nobody was buying them so it doesn't really matter' — Xbox console price hike hits the UKThe Xbox price hike is here, revealing the new cost of a console in the UK.
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Apple and Google are hosting hundreds of dangerous VPN links — here is why your device is at risk
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Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock reviewThe Satechi Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock is a compact desktop dock that features the latest Thunderbolt 5 connection, enabling up to 140W laptop charging and fast transfer speeds.
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Anthropic reveals Claude AI model hacked three companies during tests — so how worried should we be?Anthropic's testing mishap proves autonomous AI can breach enterprise networks at machine speed. The era of human-speed security is over - it takes an AI to stop an AI.
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A torrent of states are repealing data center tax exemptions — but it could increase costs by upwards of 7%Multiple states are repealing or modifying sales tax exemptions, and it could cause the cost of data centers to skyrocket.
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'Every small business will eventually have a digital workforce of AI agents': Bluehost CEO on how AI agents are reshaping businessBluehost CEO Sachin Puri breaks down what AI agents mean for small businesses
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