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Black Friday deals 2025: when sales start and today's best early deals
The 2025 Black Friday deals season has begun, so I've created this guide with everything you need to know, such as the date and today's best early deals.
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Home Depot's 2025 Black Friday sale is live – 45% off Christmas decor, tools, appliances, and more
Home Depot's 2025 Black Friday sale is live, and I'm rounding up today's best deals, featuring up to 45% off appliances, tools, Christmas decor, and more.
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Walmart's official Black Friday sale starts next week – here's how to get early access
Walmart's 2025 Black Friday sale kicks off next week - here's how to get early access, plus preview the official Walmart Black Friday Ad with the top deals I'd buy.
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The massive PlayStation November sale is here ahead of Black Friday, with incredible games starting at under $2
There are some brilliant savings to be had in the latest PlayStation sale.
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The best early Black Friday Apple deals to shop right now – Apple Watch, MacBooks, and AirPods from $119
Early Black Friday sales are live, and I'm rounding up today's best deals on AirPods, the Apple Watch, iPads, MacBooks, and more, with prices starting at just $119.
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Sirui SVM-145P monopod review
The Sirui SVM-145P is a versatile and robust monopod with fast operation and an impressive maximum payload, making it ideal for photography and video.
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High price of a vinyl collection putting you off? Follow my lead and get this new one-stop-shop turntable
Majority Folio turntable review: a simple and easy-to-use record player that won't break the bank.
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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II review: a five-star lens by every metric
The Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is Nikon's first second-gen Z-mount lens, with a new optical design, slimmer profile and internal zoom – but is it a big enough upgrade to tempt owners of the original?
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Kodak PixPro C1 review: cheap and cheerful?
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Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 review: an impressively smart little fan heater, with a couple of drawbacks
The new Dyson Hot+Cool HF1 has fantastic smart features, but a couple of drawbacks may mean it’s not for you.
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I spent a week with the Samsung Galaxy XR and Apple's Vision Pro has nothing to worry about – yet
Samsung's first mixed-reality headset is a decent first effort, but it fails to impress in a few key areas.
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Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 has already lost steam – just like the Netflix Original series
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The iPhone Air 2 could fix its predecessor’s biggest issue
The iPhone Air 2 might have two rear cameras, but many other elements could be unchanged.
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Have your say: which smartphone feature do you think is most important, and why?
What's the one phone feature to rule them all?
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The best T-Mobile deals for November 2025: iPhone 17, Pixel 10, home internet, 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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T-Mobile just launched a surprise early Black Friday sale - you can already get four free iPhone 17s without a trade-in
T-Mobile's early Black Friday deals are live - here's how to get up to four iPhone 17 for free with a super-cheap unlimited data plan.
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T-Mobile Black Friday deals 2025: early promotions now live, plus buying tips
Looking to upgrade your phone or internet? Here's exactly what you should expect with the upcoming Black Friday deals at T-Mobile.
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A new iPhone roadmap just leaked, with spec details of the foldable iPhone and the iPhone Air 2
Next year is shaping up to be a big one for Apple and its iPhone series, and new information has emerged.
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra just hit a record-low price ahead of Black Friday
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is now discounted to a new record-low price on Amazon for Black Friday,
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Black Friday could be the right time to buy a new Nvidia GPU as RTX 5000 Super refreshes are rumored to be canceled
Thinking of buying an Nvidia GPU, but waiting for the RTX 5070 Super? Well, think again – all RTX 5000 refreshes might be canned.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1602, Friday, November 7
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Fed up with Windows 11's clunky right-click menu? Microsoft just dropped a hint that it could become more streamlined
Is Microsoft planning to cut the bloat of Windows 11's right-click menu? There's a suggestion this could happen.
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The 'world's first' glasses-free 3D PC handheld looks a little ridiculous, especially at $1,799 – and honestly, I'd rather have a Steam Deck
What are we even doing at this point?
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Letterboxd was down – here's everything we know about the movie app's outage
The movie app and social network Letterboxd is having problems – here's what we know about its outage.
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Microsoft is finally adding a real em-dash shortcut to Windows 11 – just as AI made you want to stop using it
Got to dash? If you want the long variety of this punctuation in Windows 11, you can now have it without a ridiculously clunky 'shortcut'.
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Quordle hints and answers for Friday, November 7 (game #1383)
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The iPhone Air 2 could fix its predecessor’s biggest issue
The iPhone Air 2 might have two rear cameras, but many other elements could be unchanged.
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Have your say: which smartphone feature do you think is most important, and why?
What's the one phone feature to rule them all?
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Apple Music will soon let you share songs and lyrics to your WhatsApp status as the fight against Spotify continues
Apple is reportedly working on direct integration between Apple Music and WhatsApp to match previously-released Spotify features as Wrapped season approaches
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Apple's $1 billion AI gamble might be too late to tempt users back to Apple Intelligence
Apple and Google are about to sign a lucrative AI deal, but can Gemini fix Apple's AI woes? I think it's too little too late.
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A new iPhone roadmap just leaked, with spec details of the foldable iPhone and the iPhone Air 2
Next year is shaping up to be a big one for Apple and its iPhone series, and new information has emerged.
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UpdatedNew Netflix movies: every original film you can watch on the best streaming service in November 2025
These are the biggest new Netflix movies that have been released this month.
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New Marvel report seems to confirm when the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer will drop – and it could be before the end of 2025
The release date for Avengers: Doomsday's first trailer has apparently been revealed.
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Netflix releases first five minutes of Stranger Things season 5 – and it answers a big question about Will Byers from season 1
The first five minutes of Stranger Things 5 have been revealed, and they're a huge call-back to its debut season.
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Maxton Hall season 2 episodes 1-3 are now on Prime Video, and they’ve copied The Summer I Turned Pretty in the worst way
Episodes 1-3 of Maxton Hall season 2 are now on Prime Video, and things are only getting rougher for Ruby and James.
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Pluribus' The Joining explained: what is it, why is Carol [spoiler], and more on the Apple TV show's big mystery
Apple's new sci-fi drama has already lifted the veil on its first big mystery.
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy today
Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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Best Buy's early Black Friday sale is filled with unbelievable TV deals – shop the 15 best from Samsung, Sony, and LG
Best Buy's early Black Friday sale is now live, featuring incredible TV deals. Here are the 15 best, with savings of over $1,000 from Samsung, LG, and Sony.
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Hi-fi legend Focal is launching an astounding Dolby Atmos soundbar – but can your living room handle it?
The new Mu-so Hekla is a 660W, 15-driver soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res streaming
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Amazon’s new Omni QLED TV is now on sale – but I’d look for this better-value model instead on Black Friday
Amazon has launched its new Omni QLED in time for Black Friday, but it's the brand's mini-LED TV I'd be looking at during Black Friday.
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The best 11 home theater gifts for movie fans – soundbars, TVs, projectors and more
Whether it's a 4K Blu-ray player, an OLED TV, or a soundbar, the home theater gifts in our guide are sure to bring a smile to the movie fan in your life.
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UpdatedThe best 65-inch TV for every budget, all tested by our reviewers
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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Bang & Olufsen's new elite Dolby Atmos soundbar looks like it's come from the future, and is priced like it too
The Beosound Premiere looks a million dollars, and costs slightly less
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High price of a vinyl collection putting you off? Follow my lead and get this new one-stop-shop turntable
Majority Folio turntable review: a simple and easy-to-use record player that won't break the bank.
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Apple Music will soon let you share songs and lyrics to your WhatsApp status as the fight against Spotify continues
Apple is reportedly working on direct integration between Apple Music and WhatsApp to match previously-released Spotify features as Wrapped season approaches
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The world’s first Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm headphones are here from an audio icon – and I need to try them
Meet HEDDphone D1: A HEDD-y mix of futuristic technology in open-back cans
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Spotify’s new listening stats upgrade is the perfect way to warm up for Wrapped – here’s where to find them
Spotify's new 'Listening stats' tab updates every 24 hours, showing your top artists and songs from the past four weeks.
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Fairphone’s sustainable, repairable noise-cancelling headphones are finally coming to the US. Here’s why you should pay attention
These headphones are built to be better for the environment and for your conscience too
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Our favorite budget headphones maker just revealed unbelievably cheap open earbuds that might actually sound good
1More has redesigned its clip-ons with a more secure fit. As ever, they're very aggressively priced.
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The amazing Bose Ultra Open Earbuds just dropped to a record-low price at Best Buy
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds drop to a new low price of $199 at Best Buy for Black Friday.
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Fitbit is working on hypertension and ‘unusual trend' detection for Pixel Watch owners – here's how you can sign up for testing
Fitbit Labs is running tests for a new hypertension alert tool, and your can join the waitlist now.
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The Fitbit Charge 6 is back to its lowest price ever for Black Friday
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a good all-rounder fitness tracker and it's even more appealing while it's on sale at Amazon for its lowest-ever price.
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Casio redesigns an iconic G-Shock model – with Garmin-style screen tech
The Casio G-Shock GW-BX5600-1 boasts MIP display tech for a better experience in strong sunlight.
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Sirui SVM-145P monopod review
The Sirui SVM-145P is a versatile and robust monopod with fast operation and an impressive maximum payload, making it ideal for photography and video.
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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II review: a five-star lens by every metric
The Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is Nikon's first second-gen Z-mount lens, with a new optical design, slimmer profile and internal zoom – but is it a big enough upgrade to tempt owners of the original?
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Kodak's trending Charmera keyring camera is a great gift idea – I'd preorder the 'blind box' now and hope it lands in time for the holidays
Kodak's Charmera digital keyring camera comes in a 'blind box' in any one of six colorways, and costs just $30 / £30, which makes it a great gift idea.
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The Canon EOS R6 III screams ‘sensible upgrade’ for pro hybrid shooters – and that should worry Sony and Nikon
A 32MP stabilized sensor and 7K open gate video look like a winning combo
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Holiday tech gifting guide: 15 must-have gadget gifts to shop in 2025
What to get the tech fanatic for Christmas? Well, this seasonal gift guide is packed full of recommendations on tech that we've tested and loved here at TechRadar.
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What the heck is the Dyson V9 vacuum and is it worth buying?
I thought I knew Dyson's cordless vacuum lineup inside out, but a mysterious new model has appeared – let's investigate.
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Your Ring camera is about to get smarter with Single Event Alert – and it should mean fewer notifications
If you're regularly getting too many alerts from your Ring cameras, this should help (but you'll have to pay for it).
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The Breville The Barista Express is down to its lowest price this year – and we adore it
The Breville The Barista Express is one of the best coffee makers around, and it's back down to its lowest price this year for Black Friday
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2025
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy today
Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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UpdatedThe best all-in-one computer in 2025
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The 65 best early Black Friday deals I've found so far – Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and more
Early Black Friday sales are live from your favorite retailers, and I'm rounding up today's best deals on appliances, TVs, Apple devices, vacuums, and gift ideas.
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The best T-Mobile deals for November 2025: iPhone 17, Pixel 10, home internet, 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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The Fitbit Charge 6 is back to its lowest price ever for Black Friday
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a good all-rounder fitness tracker and it's even more appealing while it's on sale at Amazon for its lowest-ever price.
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T-Mobile just launched a surprise early Black Friday sale - you can already get four free iPhone 17s without a trade-in
T-Mobile's early Black Friday deals are live - here's how to get up to four iPhone 17 for free with a super-cheap unlimited data plan.
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What the heck is the Dyson V9 vacuum and is it worth buying?
I thought I knew Dyson's cordless vacuum lineup inside out, but a mysterious new model has appeared – let's investigate.
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T-Mobile Black Friday deals 2025: early promotions now live, plus buying tips
Looking to upgrade your phone or internet? Here's exactly what you should expect with the upcoming Black Friday deals at T-Mobile.
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Sling TV Promo Codes for November 2025
SPONSORED 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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Reolink coupon codes for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED Use one of these Reolink coupon codes to save on the brand's smart home tech, covering security cameras, video doorbells & home hub systems.
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Anker Discount Codes in Nov 2025 |
Use these Anker discount codes to save money on the company's wide range of tech, including phone chargers, cables, headphones, speakers and more.
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Acer Promo Codes in Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED Add one of our Acer promo codes to your order to save on the price of laptops, peripherals, accessories & more.
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NordVPN Coupons Codes in Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED Use one of our NordVPN coupon codes to save on your subscription to the popular VPN service and keep your details private & secure online.
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Beautyrest promo codes for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED Add one of Beautyrest promo codes to your next order to lower the price of the brand's luxury mattresses, bed frames & pillows.
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OBDeleven promo codes for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED Add one of these OBDeleven promo codes to your order to lower the price of on the onboard diagnostic brand's devices, plans accessories & more.
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GameStop promo codes for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED These GameStop promo codes can help you save money off consoles, games, accessories, PC peripherals and more from the specialist retailer.
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Motorola promo codes for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED Activate one of these Motorola discount codes to lower the price of the brand's flagship smartphones and accessories.
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Tuft & Needle coupons for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED These Tuft & Needle coupons can help you save big on your next bedding purchase from sheets, pillows, mattresses, and more.
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Serta coupons for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED These Serta coupons can help you save big on your next bedding purchase from sheets, pillows, mattresses, and more.
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LastPass coupons in Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED Use our LastPass coupons to save on the price of plans from the password manager software and manage your logins for less.
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Fed up with Windows 11's clunky right-click menu? Microsoft just dropped a hint that it could become more streamlined
Is Microsoft planning to cut the bloat of Windows 11's right-click menu? There's a suggestion this could happen.
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Microsoft is finally adding a real em-dash shortcut to Windows 11 – just as AI made you want to stop using it
Got to dash? If you want the long variety of this punctuation in Windows 11, you can now have it without a ridiculously clunky 'shortcut'.
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Confused over Windows 10 bug that wrongly told people they were out of support? It's just been fixed
Microsoft admits to confusing bug which told those signed up for Windows 10's extended updates that they were out of support.
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I'm exhausted by incessant Windows 11 bugs - and the return of the BitLocker recovery glitch is an ugly sight
Windows 11 and 10 have previously faced BitLocker issues - and another glitch has now reared its head.
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GTA+ subscriber numbers are rising in the build up to Grand Theft Auto 6
GTA+ subscriber numbers are steadily growing in the lead up to Grand Theft Auto 6.
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GTA 6 has been delayed once again to ‘finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve’, though I’m not convinced this is actually the final release date
Take-Two CEO is 'highly confident' that this is the last GTA 6 delay – 'when our competitors go to market before something was ready, bad things happen'
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Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again, but it'll still ship in 2026
The wait for the next Grand Theft Auto is now even longer as Rockstar Games – and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive – have announced GTA 6 will now release on November 19, 2026.
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Amazon reveals its latest slate of free PC games for Prime members, including entries from the Borderlands and Fallout series
Amazon has just unveiled its latest slate of free Prime games, featuring Fallout and Borderlands games.
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Cameroon social media ban sees Proton VPN signups skyrocket by 3,000%
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This exclusive Norton VPN price means you don't have to wait until Black Friday for a great VPN deal
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Reddit and Kick added to Australia's social media ban as deadline looms – but critics are increasingly concerned
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Tablet sales are on the rise - could they be the key to unlocking your productivity?
40 million tablets were shipped in Q3 2025, with Lenovo devices playing a key role.
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Amazon is rolling out the UK's biggest fleet of electric vehicles
Amazon’s biggest eHGV fleet in any country is now in the UK thanks to a “record-breaking order.”
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Google Cloud is making its AI Agent Builder much smarter and faster to deploy
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