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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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Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Gen 2 review: full-power RTX 5090 performance in a slim 16-inch chassis -
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Google Pixel 11 series leaks on Amazon with new color options -
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Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Gen 2 review: full-power RTX 5090 performance in a slim 16-inch chassis
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1852, Wednesday, July 152969 Comments -
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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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Meta AI image-maker takes on ChatGPT and Nano Banana 2In my battle of image generators, some models understood the assignment better than others.
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Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026Looking for a new laptop and sick of all the jargon? We demystify the specifications that really make a difference in 2026.
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ExclusiveThe Westies uses no AI to create 1980s New York in new MGM+ crime dramaThe Westies arrives on MGM+ this weekend, bringing the mean streets of 1980s New York with it. However, no AI has been used to bring the past to life.
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Apple’s expensive, inflexible app subscriptions need a total overhaul — here's whyApple’s app subscription bundles are too rigid and inflexible. They’re in desperate need of a rethink.
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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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What are the best AirPods to buy today? I've used every model, and here are my recommendationsAre the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max the best value? Here's how I'd spend my money
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Searching for the perfect cheap laptop for college? Here are our top recommendationsAny of these affordable laptops would a make stellar study buddy at college or university.
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An Apple fan just saved $2,200 by manually upgrading their Mac’s storageAn Apple user manually upgraded their MacBook’s storage and saved $2,200 by doing so
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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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Real Housewives of London season 2 release date confirmed by HayuTurns out, we're only weeks away from Real Housewives of London season 2 being released — but will Hayu make the same mistake as before?
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Marvel reportedly developing Nova movie alongside Loki TV show's head writerMarvel is apparently ready to give the big-screen treatment to another beloved cosmic hero.
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Marvel reportedly hires former Star Wars actor to play Magneto in new X-Men filmA major star long rumored to play Mr. Fantastic in Marvel's cinematic juggernaut will reportedly play the iconic mutant.
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Moana's live action remake failed to make a splash at the box office as movie fans call it a 'lifeless carbon copy'
Moana's live action remake has not performed well at the box office, leading fans to criticize why we need new versions of our favorite animated movies.
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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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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our expertsDon't settle for less than the best 55-inch 4K TVs, with great pictures, upscaling, interfaces, and audio all in one brilliant package.
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Sony needs to learn from Sonos to respond to the physical games backlash — but it probably won'tPlayStation gamers are furious and they're making that plain on Sony's socials. Will Sony do a Sonos and eat humble pie?
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The base model Nvidia Shield TV is no longer on sale, and may not come backNvidia has confirmed that the Shield TV base model is out of stock, and it doesn't seem as though it's likely to return.
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'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testingAs TechRadar's TV tester, I'm always on the look out for new 4K Blu-rays to use for testing and right now, there's none better than Speed Racer.
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These bone conduction headphones have a tiny 4K camera for recordingsThe W&O X1 put a recording camera right by your ear, which is great for action cam videos but worrying for privacy.
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We've tested 28 pairs of headphones this year — these are our favorite over-earsIncluding a standout budget pair that manages to be both better and cheaper than its predecessors.
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It’s the perfect time of year for grabbing a cheap radio for the garden, and they don’t come much cuter, more packed with features or wallet-friendly than thisThe Majority Mini Shelford is a compact, cheap, portable radio with screen that goes on sale in August.
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Sony needs to learn from Sonos to respond to the physical games backlash — but it probably won't
PlayStation gamers are furious and they're making that plain on Sony's socials. Will Sony do a Sonos and eat humble pie?
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Marshall Stanmore IV review: an ultra-stylish and powerful home speakerThe Marshall Stanmore IV is a stellar-sounding speaker with a beautiful look to match, I only wish it had better-than-Bluetooth streaming.
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Austrian Audio The Arranger review: wired open-backed headphones that can turn their hand to almost anythingWith the awkwardly named ‘The Arranger’, Austrian Audio wants to try and bridge the gap between its excellent entry-level models and its excellent high-end products…
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PSB iQ2 review: bijou stereo speakers with punchy sound but an insipid phono stageThe PSB iQ2 may be the largest model in the brand's stereo speaker range, but it's still pretty small — can it justify its big price-tag?
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A celebrity PT recommends this move as the best strength exercise for over 50sDavid Higgins has trained everyone from Margot Robbie and Scarlet Johansson to Richard Madden and Pedro Pascal.
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The 4.5-star-rated Shokz OpenRun Pro drop to a record-low price on AmazonThe Shokz OpenRun Pro are an older model, but they're still some of the best running headphones you can buy — and they're now down to the lowest-ever price.
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It looks like Garmin is finally preparing its Fitbit Air-style band for launchThe Garmin Cirqa Whoop-style smart band is closer to launch than ever, as Garmin submits trademark filings around the world
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Cheap Kodak point-and-shoot cameras are flying off the shelves, for a surprising reasonMost people could guess why the Kodak PixPro FZ45 and FZ55 top multiple best-selling charts year after year, but there's also a surprising truth behind these point-and-shoot compact cameras.
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The FCC is going after companies it suspects are sneaking DJI kit into the USIt appears that several companies might be importing DJI hardware into the United States under different names.
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Viltrox AF 90mm F2.2 EVO review: top value portrait prime for APS-C cameras
Viltrox's AF 90mm F2.2 EVO portrait lens fills a void for Nikon and Sony's APS-C cameras, while it's a lightweight and affordable alternative to the Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR.
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Today's best Fujifilm camerasFrom premium compacts with retro style, to high-resolution medium format flagships, these are the best Fujifilm cameras you can buy right now.
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De'Longhi just launched its smallest automatic coffee maker yet, packed with barista featuresThe De'Longhi Rivelia Start can brew 10 different drinks at the tap of a button, including cold brew, and create silky milk foam.
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The best air purifier: 8 powerful purifiers, tried and tested by expertsWe've rounded up the most effective air purifiers around, for a range of room sizes and budgets.
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I tested the versatile Dreame Z30 Pro Aqua vacuum and mop combo
The Dreame Z30 Pro Aqua is a top choice for anyone after an all-in-one floor cleaning solution. Just don't expect it to perform as extensively as a dedicated wet-and-dry vacuum
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Which Ninja air fryer should I buy? Here are our personal favoritesFrom Foodi to Crispi to Double Stack, Ninja is not short of air fryer options — here's how to figure out which model is right for you.
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The best air purifier: 8 powerful purifiers, tried and tested by experts
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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our experts
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Don't miss Criterion's big half-price sale on 4K Blu-rays at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Half 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 QM7L
It'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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Is this the ultimate 'back to school' laptop? Students can get a brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13 for just $599The MacBook Neo now has a direct Windows 11 competitor in the form of the brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13.
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The 4.5-star-rated Shokz OpenRun Pro drop to a record-low price on Amazon
The Shokz OpenRun Pro are an older model, but they're still some of the best running headphones you can buy — and they're now down to the lowest-ever price.
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Windows 11 search is being improved across the board, and that's great newsThe search box is being improved across the board, and Microsoft is pleasing the computing crowd once again.
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Is this the ultimate 'back to school' laptop? Students can get a brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13 for just $599
The MacBook Neo now has a direct Windows 11 competitor in the form of the brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13.
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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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Apple’s expensive, inflexible app subscriptions need a total overhaul — here's whyApple’s app subscription bundles are too rigid and inflexible. They’re in desperate need of a rethink.
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This PS5 game lock is the digital-only future that awaits gamers in 2028The future of gaming on PlayStation is poised to arguably be at its worst state ever once 2028 arrives, and this license verification case shows why.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, July 15 (game #1130)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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'God of War Laufey will be available on disc' — Sony Santa Monica may have hinted at the game's release window with physical announcementFollowing PlayStation's announcement that it will retire physical game discs, Sony Santa Monica has confirmed that God of War Laufey will be available on disc.
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Is the Nintendo Switch 2 a hit or a flop? Despite high sales, the console's been relatively contentious — and I have a feeling I know whyTell us what you think about Nintendo’s new console, just over a year after its release.
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This sleek Japanese power strip finally fixes your office desk's ugliest pain pointKokuyo's Energy Line is offering possibly one of the most unique socket offerings: A plug-in-anywhere power strip that blends into the background.
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Samsung has a 16TB PCIe 6.0 SSD coming soon — but you won't be able to use it anywaySamsung's new 16TB SSD reads at 28.4 GB/s, but you can't plug it into a desktop PC just yet.
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Quote of the day by Linux creator Linus Torvalds: "Nvidia has been the single worst company we've ever dealt with"The Linux creator had a particularly tough time with Nvidia throughout history – but things have changed dramatically since then
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Germany confirms drone-destroying laser weapon for German Navy by 2029Germany plans operational naval laser weapons by 2029 after extensive trials, while engineers continue addressing technical and production challenges ahead.
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