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If your kitchen is as small as mine, the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch is one of the best espresso machines you can buy
Looking for your first espresso machine? The La Specialista Touch is a great choice, and can grow with you as you develop your skills.
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Leica SL3-S review: first rate quality in every sense
Leica’s more affordable SL3-S (it’s relative!) is also a more versatile hybrid camera than the company’s 60MP SL3 mirrorless flagship
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I’m an open-ear headphones naysayer, but the Honor Earbuds Open won me over for sound
The Honor Earbuds Open aren’t just good open-ears, but they’re good earbuds period.
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I tested Gtech's first ever straightener, and it's a promising start from the vacuum king
The Gtech StyleOnic Turbo ION Compact straightener gets a lot of things right, but isn't quite perfect overall.
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I tested the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro and it's the closest Android fans can get to an iPad Pro alternative
A spec-heavy Android tablet
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TCL QM6K TV review: a solid mini-LED TV that punches above its price class
The TCL QM6K, the company’s first series of TVs for 2025, delivers impressive pictures at an affordable price.
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Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank review: a small yet capacious battery with good looks, but it’s not the most robust
The Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank is small yet mighty with a handy cable built in – but is it the right portable battery for you?
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How to turn off Mail categories on iPhone, or customize them to your needs
Apple Intelligence can automatically sort your emails into categories in Apple’s Mail app. Here’s how it works, and how to turn off the feature.
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The latest iPhone 18 leak hints at a major chipset upgrade for all four models
We've again heard that the chipsets in the iPhone 18 series will be based on an updated 2nm process.
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You can get a free iPhone 16 Pro Max without a trade at Verizon right now - with one minor catch
You'll need a new line on the pricey Ultimate plan
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5 things I want from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has the potential to be the best foldable phone, but to be that for me, it needs these five upgrades.
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Apple is rumored to be prioritizing battery life on the foldable iPhone – which could also feature a liquid metal hinge for added durability
Apple is hoping to beat the best foldable phones on the market by adding extra battery life and a more durable hinge.
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What is an anamorphic lens? And why I bought one for smartphone videography
Getting cinematic on a smartphone
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I think the iPhone 16e is too expensive – and as it turns out, so does nearly everybody else
A new survey suggests that more than 9 in 10 people think the new iPhone 16e is too expensive for a budget phone – and I hate to say I told you so, but…
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Laptops & Computing
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My days of forgetting to drink water are over thanks to this adorable little app
Homescreen Heroes: Waterllama water tracker helps me keep my brain and body healthier than ever.
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The dawn of PCIe 7.0 could mean faster SSDs for everyone - but not just yet
PCIe 7.0 has reached ‘final draft’ status, but we haven’t even seen the computer hardware industry adopt PCIe 6.0 yet.
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Samsung's rumored smart specs may be launching before the end of 2025
A new report gives us some more information about what to expect from the Samsung smart glasses.
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Quordle hints and answers for Monday, March 24 (game #1155)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, March 24 (game #386)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1373, Sunday, March 23
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, March 23 (game #385)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Apple
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The latest iPhone 18 leak hints at a major chipset upgrade for all four models
We've again heard that the chipsets in the iPhone 18 series will be based on an updated 2nm process.
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Apple is rumored to be prioritizing battery life on the foldable iPhone – which could also feature a liquid metal hinge for added durability
Apple is hoping to beat the best foldable phones on the market by adding extra battery life and a more durable hinge.
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Severance season 3: everything we know so far about the wildly popular Apple TV+ show's next chapter
Severance season 3 hasn't been announced by Apple yet, but here's what we know about it so far.
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I think the iPhone 16e is too expensive – and as it turns out, so does nearly everybody else
A new survey suggests that more than 9 in 10 people think the new iPhone 16e is too expensive for a budget phone – and I hate to say I told you so, but…
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'Everyone is going to be so torn': Severance star Dichen Lachman reacts to the popular Apple TV+ show's most 'intense' season 2 finale event
Severance actor Dichen Lachman breaks down the huge season 2 finale moment that everyone's talking about.
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Streaming
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3 new Hulu series I've added to my watchlist for April with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
From renovation to revolution, there's plenty arriving on Hulu this April.
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A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight – everything we know so far about HBO's Game of Thrones prequel
Here's everything you need to know about A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight.
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5 questions Severance season 3 needs to answer when the Apple TV+ hit returns
Severance season 3 has been confirmed and there's so much I want to see. Here's just five of my biggest questions.
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Severance season 3: everything we know so far about the wildly popular Apple TV+ show's next chapter
Severance season 3 hasn't been announced by Apple yet, but here's what we know about it so far.
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Gangs of London season 3 star reveals how her fearsome character has evolved in the Sky Original series: 'She has channelled all her vindictiveness'
Gangs of London star Michelle Fairley shares how her character Marian Wallace has developed in the third season of the hit Sky show.
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TVs
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The best 32-inch TVs for 2025
The best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.
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I tested Samsung's new wireless TV connection box, and gamers need to know one thing
Samsung's new Wireless One Connect Box is a dream come true for cable haters, but it does add some input lag, which gamers should be aware of.
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Woah – LG's C3 OLED TV just crashed to its lowest price ever for March Madness
Just in time for March Madness, Walmart is offering LG's highly rated 65-inch C3 OLED TV at its lowest price ever.
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TCL QM6K TV review: a solid mini-LED TV that punches above its price class
The TCL QM6K, the company’s first series of TVs for 2025, delivers impressive pictures at an affordable price.
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Samsung says an OLED-beating new screen tech could come sooner than we thought – but I wouldn't expect it in 4K TVs right away
Is QD-EL the OLED-beater? Maybe – but definitely not imminently
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The best 4K Blu-ray players 2025
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is back down to 40% off – give your older 4K TV a cheap smart upgrade
This is the time to buy that streaming stick you've wanted to improve your 4K TV's services.
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Audio
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I’m an open-ear headphones naysayer, but the Honor Earbuds Open won me over for sound
The Honor Earbuds Open aren’t just good open-ears, but they’re good earbuds period.
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'Exploitative use of AI is social media; we already have it – it's called you don't own your data’: will.i.am talks tech, LG, and using AI responsibly
‘The public is not aware of just the power of data’: will.i.am on speaking to our speakers, responsible use of AI and, er, scrolling Insta on the toilet.
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The best music streaming services 2024
The very best music streaming services and apps for every kind of music fan.
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I've loved these Bose headphones for years and they're now $100 off at Amazon
There's a strong selection of Bose deals at the Amazon Spring Sale, including discounts of up to $100 on the manufacturer's top headphones and earbuds that I recommend.
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The best headphones 2025
Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.
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I love this super-slim, sleep-friendly Bluetooth speaker – but the name's a nightmare
Let's pretend this fun bedtime friend is not called what it's called.
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Spotify has launched a new Concerts Near You playlist, making it easier for you to see if your favorite artists are performing in your area
Spotify has launched a new feature that makes it easier for you to see which artists are touring your local area. Welcome, Concerts Near You.
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Health & Fitness
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Polar's latest software update might have finally convinced me to ditch my Garmin
TrainingPeaks has been invaluable in my marathon training, and now it's available on Polar devices too.
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I switched back to cheap wired headphones after years of working out with wireless: here are 3 things I loved (and 2 I didn't)
I went back to using wired headphones in the gym and on runs – here are 5 things I learned.
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I use ChatGPT to hit my fitness and exercise goals – here are 7 prompts to help you get in shape using AI
Here are some prompts you can give to ChatGPT in pursuit of your fitness goals.
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Cameras
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Leica SL3-S review: first rate quality in every sense
Leica’s more affordable SL3-S (it’s relative!) is also a more versatile hybrid camera than the company’s 60MP SL3 mirrorless flagship
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I swapped my $3,000 camera for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra for a month – here's what I learned
Just how good is the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's camera and user experience? I used it extensively for a month to find out.
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We think the Nikon Z8 is the best hybrid camera for pros and it just hit a record-low price
One of our favorite cameras ever has just received its best deal yet.
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Sirui joins L-Mount Alliance to deliver its superb budget lenses for Leica, DJI, Sigma and Panasonic cameras
Sirui is the latest company to join the L-Mount Alliance, joining the likes of Leica, Panasonic, Sigma and DJI
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If your kitchen is as small as mine, the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch is one of the best espresso machines you can buy
Looking for your first espresso machine? The La Specialista Touch is a great choice, and can grow with you as you develop your skills.
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I tested Gtech's first ever straightener, and it's a promising start from the vacuum king
The Gtech StyleOnic Turbo ION Compact straightener gets a lot of things right, but isn't quite perfect overall.
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The best coffee maker 2025: barista-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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Buying Guide
The best smart scales 2025
The best smart scales can give you a detailed analysis of your body composition. Here are our top buys for every budget.
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The best 32-inch TVs for 2025
The best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.
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The best music streaming services 2024
The very best music streaming services and apps for every kind of music fan.
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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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The best coffee maker 2025: barista-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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Buying Guide
The best smart scales 2025
The best smart scales can give you a detailed analysis of your body composition. Here are our top buys for every budget.
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The best headphones 2025
Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.
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The best 4K Blu-ray players 2025
Streaming services are popular, but there's no better way to watch movies than with the best 4K Blu-ray players.
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Deals
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Woah – LG's C3 OLED TV just crashed to its lowest price ever for March Madness
Just in time for March Madness, Walmart is offering LG's highly rated 65-inch C3 OLED TV at its lowest price ever.
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You can get a free iPhone 16 Pro Max without a trade at Verizon right now - with one minor catch
You'll need a new line on the pricey Ultimate plan
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Apple's powerful MacBook Pro just dropped back to its lowest-ever price
An impressive discount following the MacBook Air M4 debut
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Best Buy's huge week-long sale is ending soon - shop 41 deals on TVs, MacBooks, cheap laptops and more
Best Buy's Tech Fest sale ends tomorrow, so I've rounded up the 41 best deals you can still buy on TVs, laptops, Apple devices, headphones, and more.
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We think the Nikon Z8 is the best hybrid camera for pros and it just hit a record-low price
One of our favorite cameras ever has just received its best deal yet.
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NordVPN Prime hits lowest-ever price in VPN Spring sale
NordVPN is celebrating the spring season with massive savings – making its Prime plan cheaper than ever before. Here's everything you need to know.
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Squarespace Promo Codes for March 2025
These Squarespace promo codes can help you save money on domain names, website hosting & more.
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Private Internet Access coupon codes for March 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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Autodesk Promo Codes for March 2025
These Autodesk promo codes can help you save money on architectural, engineering software & more.
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ExpressVPN Coupons for March 2025
Save money with one of our ExpressVPN coupons and secure your digital details across all your devices for less.
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Beatbot coupon codes for March 2025
These Beatbot coupon codes can lower the price of the brand's market-leading robot pool vacuums and accessories.
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ecoATM promo codes for March 2025
One of these ecoATM promo codes can help you get a better price for your old devices, including phones, tablets & MP3 players.
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Bluetti discount codes for March 2025
Use one of these Bluetti discount codes with your next order to lower the price of the brand's portable power systems and live off-grid for less.
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Dell Discount Codes for March 2025
Use one of these tried & tested Dell discount codes to save on laptops, monitors, accessories and more.
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NordVPN discount codes for March 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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Software
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Samsung's rumored smart specs may be launching before the end of 2025
A new report gives us some more information about what to expect from the Samsung smart glasses.
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Siri thinks the president is Keir Starmer, and 4 other examples of incompetency that make me yearn for an Apple Intelligence upgrade
We all know Siri needs an update, but I didn't quite realize it was this bad.
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The surprising reason ChatGPT and other AI tools make things up – and why it’s not just a glitch
AI tools sometimes generate false information, but these so-called "hallucinations" aren’t just errors – they reveal how AI thinks and why it sometimes gets things wrong.
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Windows 11 should soon be faster at extracting files from compressed ZIPs – and it’s about time, frankly
Windows 11 is getting a speed boost when dealing with bulky ZIPs – but this is more about fixing poor performance than providing super-snappy unzipping.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, March 24 (game #652)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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I’ve been using first-party controllers for decades, but Hall effect alternatives are now better than ever
Hall effect controllers are more popular than ever, so is now the time to make the switch?
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The Acer Nitro NGR300 is hard to recommend today thanks to its reliance on AA batteries and complete lack of console compatibility
The Acer Nitro NGR300 may look nice, but is seriously behind its cheaper and better competition.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows is hands-down one of the most beautiful PC ports I've ever seen
There aren't many AAA titles that launch today with some of the best visuals possible and reasonable performance results, and I'm just happy to see Assassin's Creed Shadows do just that.
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VPN
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What does your IP address reveal about you?
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The best VPN service 2025
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NordVPN Prime hits lowest-ever price in VPN Spring sale
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How to check if your VPN is working
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The best Xbox VPN in 2025
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Is using a VPN while gaming cheating? 5 myths you shouldn't believe about gaming with a VPN
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How to use Surfshark Alternative Number to stop unwanted spam and scam calls
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More 128TB SSDs on the way, but they won't be cheaper: Key maker of NAND flash controllers says 128TB SSDs are shipping
Silicon Motion launches 128TB SSD RDK, setting new benchmarks in AI-driven storage with cutting-edge QLC NAND and PCIe Gen 5 performance.
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Toshiba says the best way to make hard drives faster is to combine them
Toshiba's new Lab says the best way to make hard drives faster is to combine them.
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Asus Ascent GX10 is a compact AI supercomputer powered by Nvidia’s Grace Blackwell GB10 Superchip
Asus unveils Ascent GX10, a compact AI supercomputer powered by Nvidia’s Grace Blackwell GB10 Superchip.
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Toshiba Canvio Flex 4TB hard drive review
Large-capacity storage at an exceptional price
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