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I saw Steve Jobs give his last WWDC presentation — here's why it still matters
It's been 15 years since Steve Jobs died, and as Apple turns 50, we reflect on the iconic CEO's last great presentation.
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From Ping to 'MobileMess': 11 things Apple got horribly wrong in the last 50 years
From rock band downloads to unreliable keyboards, here are the biggest Apple misfires in the last fifty years.
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How Apple accidentally destroyed the record business
Three Apple products changed the way we listen to music — and caused some unintended consequences too.
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Forget the RAM crisis and rising prices — Apple’s 50th anniversary is the perfect time to grab these retro gadgets and celebrate a time when computing was fun
Celebrate Apple's upcoming 50th anniversary with these cut-price retro gadgets.
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'You’re holding it wrong': 11 iconic phrases define Apple's last 50 years
From carefully crafted marketing lines to terms the company would probably rather forget, these phrases capture the impact, influence and missteps of Apple over the last 50 years.
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Apple turns 50 — we’re live tracking the celebration, surprises, and more
Join us live as Apple hits the 50-year mark, with updates, reactions, and what it means for the future.
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I’ve used Macs in every decade since the 1980s and they still feel magical
A Mac user since the 1980s — and former Apple magazine editor — looks back on 50 years of Apple to explore how it went from rebellious outsider to tech giant while still managing to feel a little magical.
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'A complete disaster': The 11 worst Apple gadgets ever, according to you
We asked you to vote on the worst gadget Apple has ever made in its 50-year history — here are the results.
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Think you're an Apple expert? Prove it by taking our big Apple 50th anniversary quiz
Apple turns 50 next week, and we want to find out how much you really know about the tech giant's history.
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Ranked: The 15 best Apple gadgets of the past 50 years — as voted for by you
We've been polling TechRadar readers on their favorite Apple gadgets in history, and these are the results.
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7 mythical Apple products that never saw the light of day
Sometimes, that long-rumored Apple product stays a rumor and never graces the real world. Here are our favorite near-mythical gadgets from the company's 50-year history.
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AI chatbots may be too validating for their own good
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From Ping to 'MobileMess': 11 things Apple got horribly wrong in the last 50 years
From rock band downloads to unreliable keyboards, here are the biggest Apple misfires in the last fifty years.
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I used the ChatGPT ‘gig finder’ prompt to find bands playing near me
I used ChatGPT to find gigs near me, and ended up discovering a new favorite band.
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Apple may add AI chatbots that run ‘inside Siri’ — here's why that's concerning
Apple might soon add AI chatbots that run inside Siri, but there could be a lot of risk involved.
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iPhone 17e vs Google Pixel 10a
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Apple TV HD moved to obsolete list despite continuing software support
The Apple TV HD is now 'obsolete', even though it's working perfectly fine for happy users.
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Russian iPhone users lose Apple ID payments as Kremlin escalates VPN crackdown
Russia's Ministry of Digital Development has ordered mobile operators to disable Apple ID payments in a bid to make accessing VPNs harder.
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12 irresistibly boxy and beige retro Apple accessories
Including an iPod-inspired AirPods Pro case cover that's making me misty-eyed for my old pocket-based music player.
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7 mythical Apple products that never saw the light of day
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Apple TV HD moved to obsolete list despite continuing software support
The Apple TV HD is now 'obsolete', even though it's working perfectly fine for happy users.
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 6 comes out later this week — this is when you can stream it.
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New Netflix crime drama is relentlessly grim but has a much bigger issue
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole has taken Netflix by storm this week — but there's a bigger issue with the new Netflix crime drama that not just being 'relentlessly grim'.
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The best 4K Blu-ray players: Ultra HD marvels chosen by our experts
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Fiber HDMI lead goes viral as an ideal solution for long cable runs
In some scenarios, it really is worth paying for an expensive HDMI lead.
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It's official: TCL will make Sony's future TVs in a new joint venture
End of one era, the start of a new one — here's what to expect
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This 'fantastic for the price' mini-LED TV is the best budget buy right now
Save over $1,000 on the launch price of the terrific TCL QM7K mini-LED
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I compared the LG G6 OLED TV against the G5, and it's a big upgrade
The LG G5 was one of 2025's best OLED TVs — but the LG G6 improves in the right places, even more dramatically than I expected
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6 new 4K Blu-rays from March 2026 to add to your collection
For this month's Blu-ray Bounty, I'm checking out 6 discs released in March that would be great additions to any 4K collection.
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How Apple accidentally destroyed the record business
Three Apple products changed the way we listen to music — and caused some unintended consequences too.
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These Sony headphones are 'still the best in the business' — and they're down to a new record-low price for a very limited time
Amazon is ending its Big Spring Sale in style with a very limited time deal on the five-star Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones, bringing them down to a record-low price.
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The best noise cancelling headphones 2026, all TechRadar tested
We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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The AirPods Max 2 won me over after a few days thanks to one key upgrade
After a few days with AirPods Max 2, Apple’s new over-ear headphones feel familiar, but they're noticeably smarter and more adaptive in everyday use.
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Oakcastle MP300 review: the super-cheap MP3 player that can
The Oakcastle MP300 may be simple, but it does enough that your phone doesn't, to fit into certain set-ups.
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Samsung's Hearapy app uses 100Hz tones to fight motion sickness, and I like it
Samsung has unveiled a motion sickness app called Hearapy, so I gave it a spin — and it's not half bad, provided you use the Buds 4 Pro
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JBL just upgraded two of our top Bluetooth speakers — one big, one small
JBL has launched the Go 5 and Xtreme 5, two new portable party speakers which upgrade some of our favorite Bluetooth blasters.
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Steph Curry teases Fitbit's latest tracker, and it looks screenless
'I won't spoil it, you'll kind of have to see it for yourself' Google's screenless Fitbit teased on 'performance advisor' Steph Curry's Insta.
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T-Mobile’s latest Apple Watch deal could get you a second watch included — here's how
T-Mobile just dropped a great Apple Watch deal — here's how to get up to $300 off a second device when you pick up the first with a new line.
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Got a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 or later? You'll be able to 'monitor your blood pressure right from the wrist' very soon
Samsung Galaxy Watches finally get blood pressure monitoring – but as usual, the feature comes with a catch.
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Pro photographer reveals how he captured 'first-ever' photos of rare seal
With ice levels at an all-time low, sealife photographer Justin Hofman ventured into antarctica's south earlier than ever and had an encounter with a rare Ross seal.
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Last chance! The drone we rate as the 'best for beginners' is on sale for a record-low price at Amazon, but not for long
DJI's 4K Mini is our favorite budget drone for beginners and experienced pilots alike — here's why today's record-low deal at Amazon is so good.
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More images of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 have leaked ahead of its launch
It looks as though the DI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera is finally going to go on sale next month.
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This tiny gadget lets you use pro mics with your smartphone — and I'm hooked
This tiny adapter from Shure unlocks the ability to use any XLR microphone with your mobile device.
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IKEA's candy-colored tableware collection is ultra-sweet for spring
Pastel-toned crockery, delicate floral table linens and outdoor-friendly lighting to set the mood.
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My 6 favorite old-but-new pieces from the Yeti retro drop
The iconic cooler brand just got even — uh — cooler with old-school colors and retro slogans.
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UpdatedBest streaming deals – current savings for Disney+, Hulu, Sling TV and more
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T-Mobile’s latest Apple Watch deal could get you a second watch included — here's how
T-Mobile just dropped a great Apple Watch deal — here's how to get up to $300 off a second device when you pick up the first with a new line.
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The best VPN deals this April – get the lowest price possible
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Here are 13 TV deals I'd buy before Amazon's Spring Sale ends — shop award-winning 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs from $145
Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends today, so I've rounded up my 13 favorite TV deals that I'd buy with my own money, including record-low prices on 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs.
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These Sony headphones are 'still the best in the business' — and they're down to a new record-low price for a very limited time
Amazon is ending its Big Spring Sale in style with a very limited time deal on the five-star Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones, bringing them down to a record-low price.
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The new base iPad was a no-show at Apple's March event, but it doesn’t even matter — the current model is still the best cheap tablet you can buy, and it’s on sale now
Amazon's current deal price on the iPad 11-inch (2025) means you don't need to wait for the now-overdue new model.
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Meta just debuted a duo of new AI glasses style in its Ray-Ban smart specs
Meta just debuted a duo of new AI glasses styles in its Ray-Ban smart specs lineup, and they’re designed for folks who have prescriptions
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Rec Room is the latest VR metaverse closure, but I have hopes it'll return
2026 gets another VR casualty as Rec Room announces shutdown, but Snap might have big AR plans for it.
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Forget the Oakley Meta Vanguard — these lesser-known smart specs for runners incorporate a real heads-up display
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Big changes are coming to Windows 11 fast, as execs turn over a new leaf
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This upcoming retro handheld looks like the PSP successor I've been waiting for
Evercade has revealed it's next handheld, the Nexus.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, April 1 (game #1025)
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The Division Resurgence seems like the perfect way to get your MMO shooter fix on the go — 'We believe it's a good way to catch up with the universe in a more flexible way' developer says
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IPVanish launches Threat Protection Pro to stop malware even when you’re not connected
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'Hundreds of thousands of stolen secrets could potentially be circulating as a result of these recent attacks': Google says North Korean hackers behind major attack on Axios
North Korean hackers used an updated version of a known backdoor to target a popular npm package.
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Why is OpenClaw so popular in China?
OpenClaw has gone viral in China in a way it hasn't elsewhere. Government subsidies, cheap local AI, and widespread job anxiety all help explain why.
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World Backup Day 2026 live: All the news, updates and tips from our experts
We're continuing to round up all the news, tips, advice, deals, and more for World Backup Day 2026 and beyond.
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'We are growing revenue four times faster than the companies who defined the Internet and mobile eras': OpenAI says it's making $2 billion a month — mostly from enterprise users
OpenAI is currently making $2 billion in monthly revenue — that's $6 billion quarterly or $24 billion annually.
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