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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G review: a solid performer let down by sloppy software -
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Metro by T-Mobile’s Memorial Day deals include a $25/mo unlimited data plan, free iPhone 16e, and much moreTechRadar Approved - Sponsored Offer Metro by T-Mobile
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Dell XPS 14 (2026) review: one of the best Windows 11 laptops you can buy right now -
RAM crisis could soon get worse due to disruption in Strait of Hormuz -
Gigabyte’s latest OLED gaming monitor looks like a dream, but living with it was more complicated
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1797, Thursday, May 212579 Comments -
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 21 (game #809)
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With SynthID, Google is cleaning up the AI mess it helped make, but Omni power makes it clear we'll never get ahead of generative AI fictionCan the companies that are building truth-bending AI models also be the same ones to help police the fake content?
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iOS 27’s new AI voice controls could finally make Siri feel smartRecent accessibility upgrades might hint at agentic AI powers coming to Siri in iOS 27.
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Alexa+ now creates AI podcasts, but Spotify is helping you avoid themAlexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.
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Here’s the hidden method that finally works for deleting images in ChatGPTThere’s no delete button for old ChatGPT images, but I found the awkward workaround that finally removes them for good.
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Most Android phones released before 2026 likely won't support Gemini Intelligence — yes, really
Small print on the Gemini Intelligence site reveals that most pre-2026 phones won't get access to the software, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Pixel 9 series, and more.
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iOS 27’s new AI voice controls could finally make Siri feel smartRecent accessibility upgrades might hint at agentic AI powers coming to Siri in iOS 27.
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Early Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors suggest a 'full redesign' alongside a new sensor array — but I'm taking this information with a healthy pinch of saltEarly rumors may indicate a 'full redesign;, but I don't see Apple ditching its established Ultra look anytime soon.
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 tipped to get a new way to keep your heart healthyThe Apple Watch Ultra 4 might get a new blood pressure alert feature, a report claims.
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UpdatedThe best phone 2026Only the best phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus
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iOS 27 may soon let you create Shortcuts with natural language AI promptsApple’s iOS 27 update might let you create Shortcuts automations with natural language prompts.
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ExclusiveThe Testaments creators knew season 1 was just the beginning as season 2 renewal confirmedA week before The Testaments season finale, Hulu and Disney+ have confirmed that The Handmaid's Tale spinoff will return for season 2 — but in a way, that was always the case.
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Dolby Atmos on streaming can finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind testsIn double-blind listening tests, multiple audio experts preferred Dolby AC-4 to existing Dolby Digital+JOC audio streams
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The Boys season 5 finale called 'absolutely trash' by furious Prime Video viewersThe Boys' last-ever episode has drawn overwhelmingly negative reactions from its online community.
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Power-Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 — everything we know about the final seasonPower-Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 might be one of the longest TV titles around, but new episodes will be its final hurrah. Here's what we know about the Starz show so far.
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Markiplier's horror smash hit Iron Lung is streaming soon — here's when you can watch it at homeIron Lung is coming to streaming four months after it was released in theaters.
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Need a compact soundbar upgrade ahead of the World Cup? This four-star Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is now 20% off at AmazonThe Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a good-sounding and compact soundbar ideal for many homes — it's on sale now at Amazon in both the US and the UK.
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Dolby Atmos on streaming can finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind tests
In double-blind listening tests, multiple audio experts preferred Dolby AC-4 to existing Dolby Digital+JOC audio streams
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Loads of TCL Google TVs are getting a great free Dolby Vision upgradeTCL is rolling out a firmware update to many TVs from 2023 onwards to deliver Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode, upgraded FlexConnect and a fix for audio in Disney+
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Yamaha's new budget AV receivers cut the price, but don't skimp on featuresYamaha has announced two new AV receivers, the RX300A and RX500A, and they start from just $399
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As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budgetWith the World Cup only weeks away, I've put together four TV and soundbar combos to suit every budget to upgrade your setup
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UpdatedThe best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewersLove Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.
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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our expertsDon'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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UpdatedBest Sonos speakers and soundbars, as rated by our expert reviewersWe've tested the best Sonos speakers to bring you a definitive list of the top speakers and soundbars available.
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Alexa+ now creates AI podcasts, but Spotify is helping you avoid them
Alexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.
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Forget Face ID, how about Ear ID? Scientists showed that your earbuds could prove your identityResearchers in China have discovered a way to verify identity via heartbeat, all using earbuds. And it's a tech that's not limited to heart rate buds like the AirPods.
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This real sci-fi jacket includes 180 built-in speakers, for way weirder reasons than you’d expectVollebak's new Sonic Jacket is a marvel of engineering, and you could actually buy one — theoretically…
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I swear by Bose headphones — and these 4 best-rated models are all on sale for Memorial Day with up to $120 offIncluding my all-time favorite QuietComfort cans
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The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by our expertsStay aware with the best open-ear headphones and air-conduction buds for running outdoors, sports, yoga and more.
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Spotify updates Listening Stats with new design and social featuresSpotify updated its Listening Stats tool without telling anyone, and it's packed with a new range of insightful data.
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Early Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors suggest a 'full redesign' alongside a new sensor array — but I'm taking this information with a healthy pinch of salt
Early rumors may indicate a 'full redesign;, but I don't see Apple ditching its established Ultra look anytime soon.
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Amazon launches a huge Garmin sale for Memorial Day — here are the 8 best smartwatches we've tested and recommend from $249.99Garmin smartwatches are on sale right now in the Memorial Day sales, so I've rounded up the 8 best deals on the wearables we've tested and rate highly here at TechRadar.
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The Huawei Band 11 Pro review: A fitness tracker with a metal body and built-in GPS
The Huawei Band 11 Pro has an impressive set of features but it lacks GPS accuracy
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This SmallRig cage makes the DJI Osmo Action 6 an agile street shooterSmallRig's cage won't make your action cam a Leica — but it might just make you want to use it for street photography.
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The Lumix L10 looks great, but I can't help thinking this underrated camera is a fantastic alternative — and it's half the priceThe Lumix L10 is impressive, but it still comes with a significant outlay, so here's the camera I'd recommend as a great budget alternative.
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UpdatedThe best waterproof cameras, following rigorous real-world testingWater, drops, ice cold temperatures... the best waterproof cameras can take anything you can throw at them.
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UpdatedToday's best beginner mirrorless cameras, based on my in-depth testingLooking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.
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The gadget your BBQ has been waiting for is down its lowest priceSick of slaving over a BBQ for hours, only to end up with tough or under-cooked meat? You need a Meater
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The 3 best De'Longhi coffee machine deals, recommended by a baristaAmazon has slashed the price of De'Longhi espresso machines for Memorial Day, and these three are my top picks.
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The best Memorial Day BBQ bargains at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart — up to 50% offNeed a BBQ for Memorial Day? You're spoiled for choice — here's where to shop for the biggest deals.
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I tried the new Philips Café Aromis, and oat lattes have never been betterThis 'conversational' coffee maker talks you through choosing the right settings, and transforms even plant-based milks into thick, creamy foam in seconds.
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UpdatedThe best waterproof cameras, following rigorous real-world testing
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The best open earbuds, all real-world tested by our experts
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UpdatedToday's best beginner mirrorless cameras, based on my in-depth testing
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UpdatedThe best phone 2026
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UpdatedThe best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewers
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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our experts
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VPN deal of the week: here's the VPN I recommend for the last weekend of the Premier League 2026 — it's great with streaming services, keeps your online data secure, and has apps for every streaming device imaginableDon't stress about how to watch the game if you're already fearing relegation
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The Lumix L10 looks great, but I can't help thinking this underrated camera is a fantastic alternative — and it's half the price
The Lumix L10 is impressive, but it still comes with a significant outlay, so here's the camera I'd recommend as a great budget alternative.
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The gadget your BBQ has been waiting for is down its lowest price
Sick of slaving over a BBQ for hours, only to end up with tough or under-cooked meat? You need a Meater
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It constantly surprises me that Surfshark gives away so many personal security features bundled in with the VPN, particularly when it’s down to less than $2 per month – real-time antivirus, phishing protection and data breach alerts are all includedI've kept my data out of murky waters, here's how you can too
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The 3 best De'Longhi coffee machine deals, recommended by a barista
Amazon has slashed the price of De'Longhi espresso machines for Memorial Day, and these three are my top picks.
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PIA is the VPN I recommend to friends who know their way around their computers – it’s a really good tool for optimising a secure network connection and it’s great value compared to the competitionHighly customizable and now $2.19 per month, it’s a killer deal
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Sling TV promo codes for May 2026SPONSORED With these Sling TV promo codes you can get discounted memberships and add access to extra channels for free on the streaming service.
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Meta promo codes for May 2026 |SPONSORED These Meta promo codes can help you save money on Meta's virtual & augmented reality headsets and other gaming peripherals.
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Microsoft is fixing a major fail with Windows 11 — baffling search resultsIn an important – if long overdue – move, Windows 11 search is finally giving up spamming you with web results.
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'This new search box does not mean that you'll only get AI responses': Google's Search makeover incorporates yet more AI, but Google promises to leave room for classic resultsGoogle's Search makeover incorporates yet more AI, but Google promises to leave room for classic results.
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YouTube expands AI likeness detection tool to all channel ownersYouTube's likeness detection tool is rolling out to all channel owners, but you need to submit a government-issued ID to get started.
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Plan to fix Windows 11 drivers now includes curing laptop battery life bugsNew 'Driver Quality Initiative' aims to shore up quality and prevent bad drivers from proving to be an unnecessary battery drain.
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Your Discord calls are much safer now, but age verification is still comingAll of Discord's voice and video calls will now feature end-to-end encryption by default, but there are still two major privacy concerns for users.
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Ubisoft confirms new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games are in the works and will launch by March 2029, alongside the 'first playable Generative AI experience'Ubisoft has shared plans to release more Assassin's Creed games and new Far Cry and Ghost Recon titles by March 2029.
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While the Steam Deck still struggles with stock issues, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally gets a tempting $100 discount at AmazonThe Asus ROG Xbox Ally just got a $100 price cut in the Memorial Day sales at Amazon, making it a strong alternative to the Steam Deck, as that handheld gaming PC still suffers from stock issues.
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Should you buy a Switch 2 before the price hike? I played 5 exclusives to find outThe Switch 2 has a pretty compelling lineup as it approaches its first birthday — and with a price hike on the way, now could be the time to snap it up.
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VPN deal of the week: here's the VPN I recommend for the last weekend of the Premier League 2026 — it's great with streaming services, keeps your online data secure, and has apps for every streaming device imaginable
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PIA is the VPN I recommend to friends who know their way around their computers – it’s a really good tool for optimising a secure network connection and it’s great value compared to the competition
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GitHub confirms breach — thousands of internal repositories hitTeamPCP continues its attack on open source projects, now apparently asking for $50,000.
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Buying the Naiklulu's $270 Core M3 laptop is a very bad ideaDesperate times call for desperate measures, but buying an obsolete, unsupported laptop for the upcoming school year is a step too far.
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SupportedWhat is Shadow AI, and why should your business be concerned about it?Presented by Microsoft
Your IT department might need to look into this one
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Linus Torvalds explains his complex 'love-hate relationship with AI'Torvalds says he doesn't always get on with AI, but believes there will always be work for programmers.
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