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NewsHow to watch World Cup semi-finals: Free Streams & TV ChannelsHere's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals online for free from anywhere as France take on Spain and England play Argentina.
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The TechRadar guide to World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 is here — enjoy it all with TechRadar.
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TV size finder — get the right size screen for your roomOur handy tool will help you find the perfect TV
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NewsHow to watch World Cup 2026 online for free from anywhereHere's how you can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams for free from anywhere in the world.
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NewsHow to watch World Cup 2026 ad-freeHere's how to watch World Cup 2026 ad-free, saving you from the mind-numbing scourge of hydration break ads that eat into the games themselves.
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Netflix has admitted to using AI on '300 movies and shows' in 2026 — and I've never been more disappointedNetflix has shockingly announced that many of their projects have used AI in 2026.
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Suno hack reveals its AI songs are based on vast amounts of ripped musicSuno has previously faced criticism for building an AI song creator on copyrighted works, and here's more evidence.
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5 amazing tools built with the new GPT-5.6Sam Altman's invitation to share impressive GPT-5.6 creations attracted lots of strong responses
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The true story of how AI got its own National Day and why it was not 'the normal process'I spoke to the creator of National AI Day, who explained why he created it and what AI means to him and, potentially, the world.
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Windows 11's Copilot app is going to help you 'understand your device'Copilot app's new 'PC insights' feature has been greeted with some skepticism.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in July 2026New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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iPhone fans left fuming after Apple closes a popular purchase loopholeApple will no longer let you buy an unlocked iPhone on carrier financing direct from its website.
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MacBook users are filing off the sharp corners of their laptops
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Russians need a VPN to access Google and Apple as unexplained nationwide outages hitRussian internet users awoke to broken connections across Google, Apple, and GitHub websites. While state censors deny involvement, the outages highlight why VPNs are more crucial than ever.
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How to get the iOS 27 public beta and try the new AI-powered SiriSiri has finally got smarter with iOS 27, and the public beta is out now. Here's how to download it and the best features to try first.
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Netflix has admitted to using AI on '300 movies and shows' in 2026 — and I've never been more disappointed
Netflix has shockingly announced that many of their projects have used AI in 2026.
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7 new movies and shows to watch at home this weekend (July 17)From Obsession's official streaming debut to the long-awaited Heartstopper finale, here's what's worth watching at home this weekend.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in July 2026New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 release date and launch time on HBO MaxHouse of the Dragon season 3 enters its back half with this week's chapter — here's when you can watch it.
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Lioness season 3 drops first full trailer ahead of August 2 release dateThe full trailer for Lioness season 3 is finally here — but the most impressive part isn't anything seen in Taylor Sheridan's new story arc.
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UpdatedThe best 120Hz 4K TVs, tested for PS5 and Xbox Series XNext-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.
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The Hisense U8QG Mini LED TV was already an 'excellent value' — but this deal at Best Buy knocks $1,200 off one of our favorite TVs of 2025Looking for a big display without breaking the bank? You can't beat this deal on the Hisense U8QG at Best Buy.
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McIntosh’s new AV processor can handle 9.4.4 channels of Dolby Atmos and 7x 4K 120Hz HDMI portsThe McIntosh MX124 is a very flexible AV processor with 17 audio channels and seven 8K HDMI inputs
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Loewe's new OLED TV has 'individually calibrated' panels — and you can pick a custom sound systemLoewe's latest luxury TV, the Antares, comes with a dizzying range of setup options and easy customisation too
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Don't miss Criterion's big half-price sale on 4K Blu-rays at Amazon and Barnes & NobleHalf price on all Criterion discs? Oh god, where do I even start?
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You don't need a 98-inch TV, but you do want one — especially when Best Buy is offering $1,000 off the excellent TCL QM7LIt's a huge TV with an even bigger price cut — get a serious discount on the TCL QM7L Mini LED TV at Best Buy this week.
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Amazon launches a big Fire TV sale — streaming sticks, TVs, and soundbars from $19.99There's a huge Fire TV sale live right now at Amazon, so I've picked out the eight best deals on Fire TV Sticks, Fire TVs, and soundbars that are worth buying today.
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Return of the CD: booming figures prove disc sales growth eclipses vinyl in 2026Stats prove that nostalgic CD-buying is even bigger than nostalgic vinyl-buying, which could prompt a sea change for some music lovers.
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The best wired headphones, all tested by TechRadar's audio expertsWe pick out the best wired headphones for big audio upgrades, no matter how much you want to spend.
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The dream of AirPods with removable batteries is still seemingly out of reach, and it's all because of a new EU rulingApple fans have been clamoring for AirPods with removable batteries to make them repairable, but it's likely not coming any time soon thanks to a new EU ruling.
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Oh no, I am absolutely going to spend money on this Dark Side of the Moon tape player I don't needI already have one of We Are Rewind's players, and yet I still might buy this limited-edition version with the first-ever release of the 50th anniversary Dark Side remaster on tape.
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'Bose features at a non-Bose price, for the first time': Skullcandy launches its most premium headphones ever, getting by with a little help from its friendThe Skullcandy Crusher 1080 feature three Bose-made tools in a non-Bose headphone for the first time (and without the Bose price tag)
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'Could blow Sony's Pro IEMs out the water': Sivga's new wired earbuds look beautiful and are packed full of drivers to turn buyers' headsThe Sivga Lyrebird combine four drivers in a svelte wooden package, one-upping Sony's recent Pro-grade IEMs.
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Marantz' beautiful new stereo amp and matching CD player look like instant classicsMarantz introduces a new generation of affordable audio excellence in the perfect home hi-fi pairing
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More Garmin Cirqa smart band leaks have appeared — this time on a Garmin websiteAn update to Garmin's Romanian-language site has added fuel to the rumors of an upcoming smart band.
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This Signal smart ring might have cracked cuffless blood pressure readingsThe Signal Ring has been created by an ex-Google head and "a very smart group of multidisciplined people focused on a single problem" — blood pressure.
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We asked Therabody's Chief Science Officer about its new cooling deviceTherabody's Chief Science Officer tells us about the high-tech cooling gadgets his company supplied to England's World Cup squad — which work by cooling the user's palms.
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UpdatedThe best instant cameras, based on real-world testingOur best instant cameras guide will help you find the best retro sidekick for you, whether your prefer Polaroid, Instax or something a little different.
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro review: a premium rugged action camera at a costAfter spending a month with the Mission 1 Pro I think it could be the ultimate holiday camera, if you pick up the point-and-shoot grip.
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Viltrox unveils miraculously small pancake lens with bright f/2.8 apertureViltrox has revealed its new AF 26mm F2.8 EVO lens, which comes in Sony E and Nikon Z-mount versions, measures 23.8mm thick and weighs just 130g.
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UpdatedThe best Canon cameraTrying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite current models for all types of shooting situations and budgets.
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Shark updates its blemish-busting LED mask, and pre-orders are open nowShark's CryoGlow Plus promises 120% better coverage plus the brand's InstaChill Cold technology to help soothe and de-puff
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The new Ninja Crispi Microwave might be the only appliance your kitchen needsMicrowaved food can easily get soggy, but that's not a problem with this new air fryer and microwave combo, packed with useful presets.
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We've tested dozens of different fans — these are our top scorersThe pedestal, tower, desktop and handheld fans that blew our testers away, and will help you keep your cool when things start to hot up.
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It was about time for another deal on the Breville Barista Express at Amazon — one of the best espresso machines we've testedAmazon has discounted the top-rated Breville Barista Express yet again, here's why I find myself tempted to pick up the 4.5-star-rated coffee maker.
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Nothing Phone (3) gets another price cut at Amazon — is this under-rated phone now a better buy than the Pixel 10, Galaxy S25, or iPhone 17?
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VPN deal of the week: After a year of testing it, this is the VPN I'll be using to stream the World Cup finalMake sure football comes home securely with this top VPN
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The Google Pixel 11 will be available to preorder on August 12 and the brand is already teasing an 'exclusive offer' — here's what we think it is
It's official: the Google Pixel 11 series will be available to preorder next month — and there's already a rather cryptic deal on offer.
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It was about time for another deal on the Breville Barista Express at Amazon — one of the best espresso machines we've tested
Amazon has discounted the top-rated Breville Barista Express yet again, here's why I find myself tempted to pick up the 4.5-star-rated coffee maker.
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The Hisense U8QG Mini LED TV was already an 'excellent value' — but this deal at Best Buy knocks $1,200 off one of our favorite TVs of 2025
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8 of the best back-to-school laptop deals for students — my top picks from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and moreHeading to school or college later this year? Some strong laptop deals are already live at retailers right now, so I've picked the best 8 offers I'd buy.
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Mozilla report accuses Microsoft of unfairly pushing Edge in Windows'Microsoft continues to deploy harmful design to undermine people's browser choice': Mozilla report concludes that Windows still isn't a level playing field.
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I tried Android's underrated desktop app, and it's transformed the way I workI'd never heard of Phone Link until recently, but now it's a critical part of my workflow — here's why.
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New Windows 11 update is a big one — these are my top 4 featuresPausing updates for longer is a vital ability in certain situations, and I'm glad to see Microsoft finally acknowledging this.
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The Panasonic Japanese Microwave looks fantastic and has an abundance of innovative techThe Panasonic Japanese Microwave, with Genius Sensor 2.0, is as smart as it is beautiful
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Best Assassin’s Creed games in 2026Our list of the best Assassin's Creed games ranked in order takes into account all their pros and cons, enabling you to assess the mega series easily.
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'Maybe there could be more to tell there' — Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director says staff have DLC ideas, but is unsure if Freedom Cry will get remade yetAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director Richard Knight has said staff on the team have DLC ideas, but doesn't know whether Freedom Cry will be remade.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director says the team scrapped the original hidden blade combat because it 'prioritized core combat' but is 'listening to the community' and is 'interested in what people want the most'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced director Richard Knight has explained why the remaster doesn't feature the original game's hidden blade combat.
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GameStop CEO puts dent in physical game preservation pushGameStop CEO shares hot take on Sony's decision to eliminate physical game copies on PlayStation, one that's only set to harm consumers rather than help.
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47 requests, zero answers — How Proton VPN keeps saying no to data demands
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This 40g AI micro-drone looks to eradicate mosquitoes for goodFormer MBDA engineer Alex Toussaint creates an AI mosquito-hunting drone using sonar, though battery limits restrict current operations.
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Elegoo's emoji-branded Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer gets a price cut for World Emoji Day (yes, really) — and we called it one of the most reliable multifilament machines on the marketSave on one of the cheapest and most reliable 3D printers that's ever been through our workshop.
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Claude can now enter all your passwords for you - if you give it permission1Password partnership will mean Claude will never see the secrets or load them into its own memory.
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Two 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM kits just dropped in price — choose V-Color's low-latency Manta XSky or Corsair's VengeanceTake your pick between CL30 and CL36.
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