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Nike's Zegama 2 is a trail running shoe with a not-so-secret weapon: style
How does the Nike Zegama 2 stack us against the best trail running shoes of 2025?
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I tested Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus system, and it’s wireless 5.1 surround sound without the expense or fuss
The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus is easy to set up and use. Its price is affordable, but a bit higher than expected.
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ProCook's semi-automatic espresso machine is one of the best I've ever used – and one of the most affordable, too
Watch out Breville, there's a new bean-to-cup machine in town.
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I like a large mouse as much as the next gamer, but the Turtle Beach Kone II Air is too much for me to handle
The Turtle Beach Kone 2 Air is large and heavy – but how much does this impact performance?
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The Cherry XTRFY M64 Wireless fits my hand like a glove, but I'm not sure it's the best value gaming mouse around
The Cherry XTRFY M64 Wireless has a great shape and performs excellently – but is it worth the asking price?
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Shot Scope V5 review
The Shot Scope V5 is a cheap and easy-to-use golf watch that provides excellent value for money.
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I reviewed Sony's LinkBuds Speaker, and it's the Bluetooth speaker that best fits into my real home life, thanks to unique features
A speaker is for life, not just for parties
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Phones
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: is it a worthy upgrade?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the most powerful Galaxy phone ever made, but how does it compare to its predecessor?
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Samsung Galaxy S25: price, cameras, AI features, and everything you need to know
We break down everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S25.
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Google Messages could soon let you delete messages for other people, and I can't wait to pretend my cringiest jokes never happened
Google has added a new unsend feature to the most recent unreleased version of Google Messages, which will allow you to delete messages for everybody in a chat rather than only yourself.
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The Google Pixel 9a’s potential UK price, launch date, and colors have leaked, and it’s a mix of good and bad news
The Google Pixel 9a's UK price and pre-order date could match those in the US.
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Leica's new iPhone camera grip could have been great, but has 3 frustrating drawbacks
15-20 words explaining the main thrust of the story.
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Samsung’s Google Messages rival isn’t dead after all – in fact, it’s just been upgraded
After a statement which seemed to announce the end of Samsung’s Google Messages alternative, the app is back with a bang thanks to a new RCS update.
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Hurry! It's your last chance to save serious money on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with these pre-order bonuses
With the release of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series imminent, there are still some last-minute savings available on all three of the new models.
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Laptops & Computing
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Apple could soon be forced to give away all your encrypted data to the UK government
The UK issued the order under the controversial Investigatory Powers Act. Now, experts fear Meta and Google could be the next target, warning against mass surveillance.
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Some RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs have seriously inflated price tags, climbing as high as 70% over MSRP in the case of one Asus model
I don’t think any RTX 5090 is worth 70% more than MSRP, but that’s what you’ll pay for the priciest flagship Nvidia GPU.
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Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5080: most places are sold out, but there's still hope!
Upgrade your PC with Nvidia's latest GPU - here are the best places to find the RTX 5080 in stock.
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Where to buy Nvidia RTX 5090: these are the retailers I'd check
The Nvidia RTX 5090 is an absolute powerhouse of a GPU, and it's unsurprisingly going to be in high demand. Here's where we recommend you look for one.
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Sorry, you're not getting Microsoft Edge off of your PC, at least according to its new 'uninstall' document
When Microsoft tells you to use its Edge browser, it means it, as an uninstall guide literally doesn't instruct you on how to do it.
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Nvidia could be drastically reducing RTX 4060 GPU supply right now – another heavy hint that the RTX 5060 is imminent
Nvidia’s RTX 4060 graphics cards could be getting rarer on the shelves before too long – but that’s no reason to panic, in fact it’s a good thing.
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Leaked Meta memo teases 'half a dozen' new AI wearables, a mixed-reality push, and the return of the metaverse
A leaked internal memo from Meta's CTO is teasing some big things for XR and AI tech in 2025.
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Apple
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Severance director Ben Stiller says work is underway on season 3's scripts – and he hopes it won't take three years to make
Apple hasn't renewed Severance for a third season yet, but its creative team is already hard at work on developing it.
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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (February 7)
From the return of the best superhero show to top-tier movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.
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Severance season 2 episode 4 ending explained: 3 big mysteries solved in Woe's Hollow and 5 new questions I have about the hit Apple TV Plus show
Shocked and confused about what happened in Severance season 2 episode 4? I'm here to help.
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Apple built a super-cute, expressive robot lamp that is giving us major Pixar vibes
A new research paper from Apple Machine Learning just revealed it has built a robot lamp prototype that is super-cute and reminiscent of Pixar's Luxo Jr. lamp.
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Apple's M5 chip is rumored to be in mass production - but we're still waiting for M4 MacBook Airs
We're still awaiting Apple's M4 Ultra chip (plus M4-powered MacBook Air laptops), but rumors of M5 chips going to production are ramping up.
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Streaming
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Severance director Ben Stiller says work is underway on season 3's scripts – and he hopes it won't take three years to make
Apple hasn't renewed Severance for a third season yet, but its creative team is already hard at work on developing it.
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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (February 7)
From the return of the best superhero show to top-tier movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.
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New movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in February 2025 and beyond
There'll be lots of new movies to enjoy in theaters throughout 2025 – here's what's coming between now and the end of April.
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Severance season 2 episode 4 ending explained: 3 big mysteries solved in Woe's Hollow and 5 new questions I have about the hit Apple TV Plus show
Shocked and confused about what happened in Severance season 2 episode 4? I'm here to help.
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Best streaming service 2025: Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV Plus, Prime Video, and more compared
The best TV streaming services compared, from Netflix and HBO Max, to Disney Plus and Prime Video.
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TVs
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I tested Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus system, and it’s wireless 5.1 surround sound without the expense or fuss
The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus is easy to set up and use. Its price is affordable, but a bit higher than expected.
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Save $800 on TechRadar's top-rated TV for sports right before the Super Bowl
The Samsung QN90D is our pick for the best TV for sports and you can now save $800 on this excellent display right before the Super Bowl at the weekend.
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Best Super Bowl TV sales 2025: 27 last-minute deals from $79.99
Save over $1,000 on 4K, QLED and OLED TVs
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The best LG TVs 2025
Which is the best LG TV? We break down the differences in price and performance between all of LG's most current TVs.
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The best 65-inch TV 2025
We pick out the best 65-inch 4K TVs to complete your home theater setup, no matter how much you want to spend.
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The Nvidia Shield lives! A new update adds a Dolby Atmos competitor, and a load of other fixes
Are you ready for Auro-3D audio on your Shield?
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The best 48, 49, 50-inch TVs 2025
The best 48, 49 and 50-inch TVs can provide a lot of value and performance in a reasonable amount of space.
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Audio
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Spotify seems to be gearing up for more expensive subscriptions, and I'm annoyed
Spotify's new deal with Warner Music Group should help "further paid subscription tiers".
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Should you buy the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones in 2025?
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are now cheaper than ever, but with strong competition in 2025, are they still worth buying?
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Spotify will 'double down' on music in 2025, but does that mean Hi-Fi or AI?
Spotify has big plans for 2025 after its first full-year profit, and maybe we'll get the new music tier we've wanted for years.
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I reviewed Sony's LinkBuds Speaker, and it's the Bluetooth speaker that best fits into my real home life, thanks to unique features
A speaker is for life, not just for parties
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Samsung's latest Galaxy Buds 3 Pro drop to their lowest price since Black Friday
They've only been $10 cheaper than this in the past
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The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are down to their lowest price in months
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are some of the best earbuds around for Apple owners. They're finally on sale again so here's why you need them.
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Hot deals
The best Sony WH-1000XM5 deals, prices and sales for February 2025
We're rounding up all the best Sony WH-1000XM5 deals with all the best prices around the web for Sony's noise canceling headphones.
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Health & Fitness
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Nike's Zegama 2 is a trail running shoe with a not-so-secret weapon: style
How does the Nike Zegama 2 stack us against the best trail running shoes of 2025?
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Best smart ring
The best smart rings pack in tracking sensors and NFC tech. Find out which is the right one for you.
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The Apple Watch SE 2 has finally got a decent discount for 2025
The Apple Watch SE 2 is discounted by a third at Amazon US, now just $169.
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Cameras
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The best camera for photography 2025
Our guide to the best camera for photography will help you find the right digital camera for you in 2025, whatever your budget.
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Where to buy the Fujifilm X100VI: current delivery estimates and the best retailers
Let's secure you a shiny new camera with our guide on where to buy the Fujifilm X100VI - including the latest shipping estimates.
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Should you buy Nikon’s new Coolpix P1100? Here are 5 things you need to know about the updated 125x superzoom
Nikon's Coolpix P1100 boasts the world's best 125x optical zoom, but it offers very little that's new over the Coolpix P1000.
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OM System’s new OM-3 is the stunning retro Pen-F reboot and Fujifilm rival we needed
The rugged new OM System OM-3 mirrorless camera is a true retro beauty with new creative dial and modern features, including computational photography modes.
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Home
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Got IKEA smart lights? You can now control them directly from your Apple Watch
IKEA Home Smart is now available for watchOS, and will let you operate lamps and bulbs from your wrist.
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The best coffee maker 2025: expert tested espresso and drip machines
Coffee makers that you can rely on to produce consistently delicious results, whatever style you prefer.
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ProCook's semi-automatic espresso machine is one of the best I've ever used – and one of the most affordable, too
Watch out Breville, there's a new bean-to-cup machine in town.
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Apple built a super-cute, expressive robot lamp that is giving us major Pixar vibes
A new research paper from Apple Machine Learning just revealed it has built a robot lamp prototype that is super-cute and reminiscent of Pixar's Luxo Jr. lamp.
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Buying guides
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The best camera for photography 2025
Our guide to the best camera for photography will help you find the right digital camera for you in 2025, whatever your budget.
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The best VPN service 2025
We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the best available options.
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Best smart ring
The best smart rings pack in tracking sensors and NFC tech. Find out which is the right one for you.
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The best coffee maker 2025: expert tested espresso and drip machines
Coffee makers that you can rely on to produce consistently delicious results, whatever style you prefer.
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Best streaming service 2025: Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV Plus, Prime Video, and more compared
The best TV streaming services compared, from Netflix and HBO Max, to Disney Plus and Prime Video.
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The best LG TVs 2025
Which is the best LG TV? We break down the differences in price and performance between all of LG's most current TVs.
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VPN
The best Apple TV VPN
Here's how to watch your favorite online content worldwide on your favorite Apple devices. All you need is a trusty Apple TV VPN.
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Deals
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Best Buy launches its mega Presidents' Day sale early – save up to 40% on appliances
The Best Buy Presidents' Day appliances sale is now underway with savings of up to 40%, free gift cards and package discounts all up for grabs.
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I've been searching for PS5 deals this week and these discounted Fortnite bundle deals at PlayStation Direct are the best ones going
You can save a bunch of cash on PS5 bundle deals at PlayStation Direct right now.
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PlayStation Plus members shouldn't miss the chance to score the PlayStation Portal at a bargain price with this bundle deal
PlayStation Plus members can get 20% off accessories like the DualSense Edge and PS Portal at PS Direct.
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The Apple Watch SE 2 has finally got a decent discount for 2025
The Apple Watch SE 2 is discounted by a third at Amazon US, now just $169.
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Save $800 on TechRadar's top-rated TV for sports right before the Super Bowl
The Samsung QN90D is our pick for the best TV for sports and you can now save $800 on this excellent display right before the Super Bowl at the weekend.
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Best Super Bowl TV sales 2025: 27 last-minute deals from $79.99
Save over $1,000 on 4K, QLED and OLED TVs
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Surfshark discount codes for February 2025
Find one of these Surfshark discount codes to add to your order for savings on the brand's unlimited use VPN, antivirus and more.
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Bluehost Coupons for February 2025
Use these Bluehost promo codes to sort website hosting, domain names, & more at more affordable prices.
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Avocado Mattress Coupon Codes for February 2025
With one of these Avocado Mattress coupon codes you can save money on the company's range of organic mattresses and bedding products.
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Private Internet Access coupon codes for February 2025
These Private Internet Access coupon codes can lower the price of the brand's VPN and antivirus software plan to help protect you online.
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NordVPN discount codes for February 2025
Add one of these NordVPN discount codes to your order to lower the price of the leading Virtual Private Network provider's plans.
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Incogni promo codes for February 2025
These Incogni promo codes can help you save money on online protection, data privacy and more.
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HostGator Coupons for February 2025
These HostGator coupons can help you save money on packages from this premium web hosting provider.
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Mattress Firm Coupons for February 2025
These Mattress Firm coupons can help you save big on your next bedding purchase from sheets, pillows, mattresses, and more.
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Software
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Leaked Meta memo teases 'half a dozen' new AI wearables, a mixed-reality push, and the return of the metaverse
A leaked internal memo from Meta's CTO is teasing some big things for XR and AI tech in 2025.
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'AI Godfather' sounds the alarm on autonomous AI
AI godfather warns about autonomous AI race.
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Google Chrome's Incognito mode is now more private in Windows 11 - and it's all thanks to Microsoft
It might not be a new update, but one of Microsoft's previous changes to Chrome shouldn't go without being highlighted.
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ChatGPT Search is now free for everyone, no OpenAI account required – is it time to ditch Google?
OpenAI has removed the login requirement from ChatGPT Search, allowing all users to access the AI search engine for free.
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