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How to watch today's big Apple Event liveIt's the big day! We're expecting new iPhones, Apple Watch, AirPods and more
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7 new launches or upgrades to expect from today's eventApple's next big event is on September 9, and we're expecting to see loads of announcements — including the first foldable iPhone.
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The 5 biggest iPhone 18 rumors rated — what to really expect todayThis year's Apple event could be an unusual one in several ways — ahead of the big day, we've rated the biggest iPhone 18 rumors.
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The iPhone Ultra could be in seriously short supply at launch — here's whyApple's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch imminently, but reports suggest hardly any units have actually been built.
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Two new AirPods 5 models will launch alongside the iPhone 18, says reliable analystA new report suggests the Apple AirPods 5 will launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, and an ANC-toting model will be along for the ride.
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The Apple Watch may finally get a key fitness feature rivals have had for yearsA new watchOS 27 leak suggests Apple will let you log reps and sets on your Apple Watch during strength workouts.
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Will iPhone 17 prices drop when the iPhone 18 arrives? In 2026, it's complicated…This isn't a typical year for iPhones, so will Apple drop prices like usual, or will you be stuck with high charges?
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1908, Wednesday, September 93493 Comments -
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Wi-Fi 8 is now here — but how much better is it, and should you upgrade?
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Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your dayApple may not have read the room on this one, as its always-listening Siri Recaps feature comes at a time when people turn away from AI-powered surveillance wearables.
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NordVPN warns AI is making scams more personal and devastating than everGenerative AI and ready-to-use fraud kits have drastically lowered the barrier to entry for cybercriminals, making human trust the biggest vulnerability in 2026
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Andrew Garfield transforms into Sam Altman in chilling first trailer for ArtificialThe story of ChatGPT's creation and Sam Altman's fleeting firing as OpenAI CEO gets a chilling first teaser.
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Gemini users fear Gemini 4 Pro may never arriveThe arrival of ChatGPT 6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1 has Gemini users wondering whether Google will ever release Gemini 4 Pro, and whether its AI strategy has lost its way
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George Clooney raises the alarm over AI, while Maggie Gyllenhaal says it doesn't work for filmmakingGeorge Clooney and Maggie Gyllenhaal discussed the future of AI in filmmaking at the The Future of Creativity hosted by Finch & Partners and CAA in Venice.
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Why the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture is its biggest camera upgrade, by a pro photographer
Apple has put a mechanical aperture in the iPhone camera for the first time — here's how that will impact the user experience of the iPhone 18 Pro and Max models that have the feature.
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How to watch the Apple iPhone Ultra launch live — plus other announcements to expect
Apple's big September event is happening today, and we're expecting several phones plus new wearables, home devices, and software.
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Apple may finally take on Sonos with a wireless Dolby Atmos surround system made of HomePodsApple's audioOS code reveals support for four-speaker HomePod audio, which isn't currently available in any of Apple's products
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Your Apple Watch may soon get a fitness feature rivals have had for years
A new watchOS 27 leak suggests Apple will let you log reps and sets on your Apple Watch during strength workouts.
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The iPhone Ultra could be in seriously short supply at launch
Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to launch imminently, but reports suggest hardly any units have actually been built.
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Prime Video releases official trailer for Mike Flanagan Carrie adaptationThe official trailer for Mike Flanagan's adaptation of classic horror movie Carrie is finally here — and things feel very Prime Video-y, if you catch my drift.
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ExclusiveThe Paper season 2 star confirms that her divisive character is a 'work in progress'By the end of season 1, fans either loved or loathed Esmeralda. But with The Paper season 2 just days away, star Sabrina Impacciatore thinks she's still a 'work in progress'.
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Rivals season 2 part 2 release date confirmed by Hulu and Disney+Rivals season 2 part 2 is officially returning to Hulu and Disney+ this November — and the first-look photos have left me yearning for one inevitable storyline.
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Andrew Garfield transforms into Sam Altman in chilling first trailer for Artificial
The story of ChatGPT's creation and Sam Altman's fleeting firing as OpenAI CEO gets a chilling first teaser.
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Lioness season 3 episode 7 release date and time on Paramount+The search for Joe narrows, but the fight isn't over. So, when does Lioness season 3 episode 7 arrive on Paramount+?
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Sorry, 4K Blu-ray fans — Panasonic's players just got a price hikePanasonic has increased the price of its Blu-ray players in the US, although some retailers still have stock at the previous price
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy in 2026Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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UpdatedLG TVs collect far more data on you than you'd expect, says new report, and it's got the receiptsA new investigation says that LG TVs collect and transmit much more information than customers might expect.
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Hot dealsThe cheapest OLED TV deals and sales in September 2026Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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Apple may finally take on Sonos with a wireless Dolby Atmos surround system made of HomePods
Apple's audioOS code reveals support for four-speaker HomePod audio, which isn't currently available in any of Apple's products
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Samsung's new 2026 TVs are now seriously discounted — here are 6 expert-picked deals to save up to $1,100 on OLED, Micro RGB, and moreSamsung just dropped prices on a number of its latest premium TVs — including the S90H, S95H, R85H, and more.
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Sony Bravia 5 review: meticulously controlled brightness, strong sound and a slick OSWith its vibrant, bright, sharp and contrast-rich pictures, the Sony Bravia 5 offers some seriously punchy performance given its relatively affordable price point.
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The best wireless headphones, chosen by our experts for all budgetsThese are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, whatever your budget or your priority.
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Audio-Technica just launched its first wireless open-back headphonesMeet the refreshingly affordable, good looking, portable Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC open-back headphones
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This elite mini hi-fi hub is perfect for limited shelf-space and smaller homes, but compact does not mean cheapThe Marantz MCR 60n is a bijou hi-fi system that'll slip into any home, yet offers a range of handy features.
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Don't pay $400 for Sony's latest headphones — the excellent WH-1000XM5 are down to a record-low of $198 and the smarter buyGrab the Sony WH-1000XM5 while these five-star-rated headphones are still on sale at Amazon.
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Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE review: affordable IEMs that hit most of the right notes
Beyerdynamic’s affordable IEMs offer impressive bass at a tempting low price, but can they compete with rivals such as Sennheiser and Meze Audio?
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Sony's 'mid-range' WH-1000XM4C headphones land, with user-replaceable batteriesStill hankering after a set of WH-1000XM4s (or even XM3s)? Sony's done the decent thing and refreshed them for the era of replaceable batteries
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I didn't need this DAC to get top-tier sound from my wired cans — but here's why you likely still doI complemented my Sennheiser HD 660S2 cans with the excellent iFi Zen DAC 3 and discovered that not every device benefits from a discrete DAC.
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Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your dayApple may not have read the room on this one, as its always-listening Siri Recaps feature comes at a time when people turn away from AI-powered surveillance wearables.
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Skip Apple's newest smartwatch — the Garmin Venu 3 is an 'ideal smartwatch and fitness tracker', and it just hit a record lowOur expert advice is to skip Apple's rumored new smartwatch and buy the excellent Garmin Venu 3 instead, which is a fantastic value at just $288.
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How to watch the Apple iPhone Ultra launch live — plus other announcements to expect
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OM System PEN preorders — here are the best retailers, plus where to get a free strapInterested in the new OM System PEN? Here's where to preorder - including where to get your hands on a free gift.
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OM System finally replaces the iconic Olympus PEN-F — and it’s shockingly affordableOM System has finally relaunched the iconic PEN series, and put its name on it, with the OM System PEN. It features a splash-proof retro body, viewfinder and is packed with features.
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This week's Labor Day sales include record-low prices on Sony, Nikon, and Canon cameras — our experts recommend these 16 dealsThe Labor Day sales at specialist retailers include the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, the Nikon Z5 II, and the Sony A7R V, to name just a few.
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Kodak PixPro AZ653 review: the budget 'bridge' camera to beat
I spent the last two weeks with the Kodak PixPro AZ653 superzoom (aka 'bridge') camera, and after using its 65x zoom, I'm not sure my 70-200mm pro lens will ever seem good enough again
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Dreame is one step ahead of the competition with its world-first steam cleaning robot vacuumThe Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete can steam-clean your hard floors — but the feature comes with a number of caveats.
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Ninja launches Crispi DualZone air fryer, with twin glass dishes for cooking two dishes at onceChoose two different cooking settings, and sync the two zones so your whole meal is ready at the same time.
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The new flagship Roomba has a unique mopping feature for tackling dried-on dirtThe Roomba Max 875 Combo will mist your hard floors to loosen dried-on dirt and dislodge grease.
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IKEA's new Dubbelkisel device lets you integrate your cabinet lights into your smart homeThe Dubbelkisel lighting driver connects IKEA's integrated lights to the Dirigera smart home hub, and is Matter-enabled to give you even more options.
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Skip Apple's newest smartwatch — the Garmin Venu 3 is an 'ideal smartwatch and fitness tracker', and it just hit a record low
Our expert advice is to skip Apple's rumored new smartwatch and buy the excellent Garmin Venu 3 instead, which is a fantastic value at just $288.
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OM System PEN preorders — here are the best retailers, plus where to get a free strap
Interested in the new OM System PEN? Here's where to preorder - including where to get your hands on a free gift.
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VPN deal of the week: Save $120 on Proton Mail, Docs, Pass AND the VPN in the Proton Unlimited privacy bundle that's now down to its lowest price all year.A full suite to help you disconnect from Google, for its lowest price this year
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Hot dealsThe cheapest OLED TV deals and sales in September 2026
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Home Depot's Labor Day sale has been extended — 45% off major appliances, Halloween decor, grills, and patio furnitureHome Depot's popular Labor Day sale has been extended, and I'm rounding up the top deals, including 45% off major appliances, Halloween decor, grills, patio furniture, and more.
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Don't pay $400 for Sony's latest headphones — the excellent WH-1000XM5 are down to a record-low of $198 and the smarter buy
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Windows 11's September update has arrived — here are 3 key featuresAfter half a decade, a new Windows 11 update finally lets you move the taskbar — but it's the Start menu change that's more important to me.
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Windows 11 desktop becomes a huge Harry Potter ad thanks to Bing Wallpaper
'I have uninstalled Bing Wallpaper with extreme prejudice': Windows 11 desktop becoming a giant Harry Potter ad has provoked a rebellion.
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Windows 11 may get a free speed boost soon as Microsoft works on boot timesMicrosoft exec also underlined promise that Windows 11 will run better on 8GB of RAM.
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GTA 6 PS5 controller pre-orders live — build-up ahead of two new DualSense pads dropping tomorrowVice City in your hands
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The physical edition of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2 is getting limited-time 'textured foil packaging' — here's where to preorder nowOoh, shiny
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Everything announced at today's Nintendo Direct — from a new 2D Metroid game to a surprise Mario Kart World update, and massive Kirby revealEverything announced at the November 9, 2026, Nintendo Direct.
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Sony was just caught testing dynamic pricing again on PS5Sony just gave us yet another reason to hate its digital-only strategy in the form of dynamic pricing.
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Massive leak at Bitcoin data center sees millions of gallons of water wasted — with schools, offices and businesses all closedA Bitcoin mining site in Oklahoma leaked 3.8 million gallons of water, effectively closing schools for two days, as the city admitted it never enforced its own stop-work order from 2023.
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Modern laptops ditched disc drives — this $39 Dell DVD-RW writer brings them backWith physical media making a comeback, the Dell DW316 USB DVD writer lets you do everything from burn discs to watching 20-year-old wedding videos.
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Rare bacteria, heavy metals, and toxic pollutants are leaking from data centers across the United States — breaking treatment facilities and poisoning riversWater contamination is becoming a big problem for AI data centers, but regulators simply do not have enough information to act
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Microsoft September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes nearly a thousand flaws, including two major zero-days2026 has been a record year for CVE fixes, but Microsoft just fixed nearly 1,000 of them in one single update.
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