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The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine is excellent — and now I think all manual machines should feature flat-bottomed porta filters -
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LG C6 review: a brighter, faster, and more accurate-looking OLED TV -
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I shot the Champions League on the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with its teleconverter — here's what happened -
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Phone reviews roundup — the best new handsets to buy in May -
Samsung One UI 8.5 update adds AirDrop support to more Galaxy devices -
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Samsung Galaxy Wide Fold and Z Fold 8 designs appear in One UI 9 code -
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra falls to a new record-low price at Amazon
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Apple's going all-in with the MacBook Neo — but Microsoft is fighting back -
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4 gaming laptop deals that feature 32GB of RAM for (relatively) cheap -
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1783, Thursday, May 72486 Comments -
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Jack Dorsey relaunches Vine as Divine with anti-AI focus
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ChatGPT Images 2.0 can turn your photos into hilariously bad scribblesA simple ChatGPT Images 2.0 prompt can transform polished photos into chaotic, scribbly drawings that are both recognizable and charming
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Google’s AI will now show ‘a preview of perspectives’ from Reddit and social mediaA new search AI tool from Google will summarize tips from Reddit and social media.
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Apple is about to let you replace its AI with ChatGPT, Gemini, and ClaudeApple’s plan to let users choose between multiple AI models marks a shift from a controlled system to a more open platform approach
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More Mac Studio and Mac mini options are disappearing from the Apple StoreApple is taking more Mac mini and Mac Studio models off the shelves to try and weather the memory shortage.
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ChatGPT Images 2.0 can see into your possible future with this promptThis ChatGPT image prompt can create two striking images of your possible future life
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Apple is about to let you replace its AI with ChatGPT, Gemini, and ClaudeApple’s plan to let users choose between multiple AI models marks a shift from a controlled system to a more open platform approach
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More Mac Studio and Mac mini options are disappearing from the Apple Store
Apple is taking more Mac mini and Mac Studio models off the shelves to try and weather the memory shortage.
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The best Apple AirTag sales and deals for May 2026We're rounding up the best Apple AirTag sales so you can find the best online deals for Apple's tracking device.
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The best Apple Watch 10 deals and prices for May 2026Apple Watch 10 deals are officially available, and I'm rounding up the best prices so that you can save on Apple's latest smartwatch.
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iPhone Ultra dummy units just leaked — and they point to a ‘major downgrade’Dummy units of Apple’s iPhone Ultra folding phone have been leaked in a new YouTube video.
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UpdatedDisney+ price: how much does it cost, are there any deals, is it cheaper than Netflix, and moreThinking of signing up to Disney+? You'll want our expert advice to determine whether you should or not.
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Trailer for Legally Blonde prequel Elle sets up continuity clash with original movieThe Legally Blonde prequel series we never asked for is happening as Prime Video drops first Elle trailer — and there's already a glaring continuity error.
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Amandaland season 2 finally introduces missing character we've needed to meetBBC comedy Motherland spinoff Amandaland is back for its much-anticipated second season — but it's now swapped one missing character for another.
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The Boys creator launches staunch defence of season 5 amid 'filler episode' fan claimsThe Boys' showrunner has questioned why fans aren't enjoying its last season, and his comments have gone down as well as you'd expect.
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UpdatedAll the ways you can get an Apple TV free trialYou can still get an Apple TV free trial – here are all the ways you can try out Apple's streaming service.
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UpdatedThe best 85-inch TVs: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buyingThe best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?
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I asked ChatGPT for the best TV to watch the World Cup — and it’s actually spot onPlus, it has a massive discount right now
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LG C6 review: a brighter, faster, and more accurate-looking OLED TV
The LG C6 is a great upgrade over the already fantastic LG C5, and another blockbuster entry in the C-series OLED lineage.
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UpdatedThe best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen expertsThe best 75-inch TVs offer a true big-screen experience, with a size befitting the greatest films and the most nail-biting sports matches.
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HBO Max is no longer supported on older Amazon Fire TV devicesHBO Max is no longer supported on older Fire TV devices that run version 5 of the Fire OS
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Hot dealsThe cheapest OLED TV deals and sales in May 2026Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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The Steam Machine looks close to launch — and may get full-fat 4K 120Hz tooValve's Steam Machine may be close to launch – and a post-launch firmware update may deliver HDMI 2.1
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Danish hi-fi company Jamo is back with 7 new speakers with cool designsDanish audio brand Jamo has unveiled two new families of products, including some pretty small, thin options.
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Spotify's AI DJ feature is coming to eight new countries in four languagesAfter a slow rollout, Spotify is finally expanding AI DJ to Austria, France, Germany, and more.
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Best earbuds: top buys, all TechRadar-tested and recommendedMy carefully considered pick of the best earbuds in the business – including one or two new models you might not be familiar with.
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Garmin just launched elite hi-fi gear, but it's less weird than it soundsGarmin has unveiled some hi-fi speakers through its JL Audio brand, including a streamer, loudspeakers and floor speakers.
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Bose launches slick new Dolby Atmos soundbar and speakers to take on SonosBose's Lifestyle Collection features a new flagship soundbar and multi-room compatibility — including with other firms' speakers
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Spotify code suggests new bulk download and playback speed featuresSpotify could be solving a big lossless pain point for offline downloads, and playback speed control could be coming to music.
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The best DAB radiosThe best DAB radios combine old-school 'wireless' radio concepts with new digital tech – here are our top picks.
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Google Fitbit Air preorders — where to buy the latest budget fitness tracker for free with a trade-inThe Google Fitbit Air launches on May 26, and if you want one on your wrist for launch day, then here's where you're able to preorder the lightweight wearable — and score a deal.
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The SKG G7 Pro Fold massager will heat your aching neck muscles and talk to you while it does soIf you're prone to neck pain, the SKG G7 Pro Fold massager could be for you.
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The best Apple Watch 10 deals and prices for May 2026
Apple Watch 10 deals are officially available, and I'm rounding up the best prices so that you can save on Apple's latest smartwatch.
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Canon teased a new camera — and it could be a full-frame vlogging modelCanon shared a teaser on its socials of its next camera with the tagline 'One camera, many stories', plus a May 13 launch date. Here's what it could be
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A monochrome-only OM System OM-3 could be coming — and it makes perfect senseA monochrome OM-3 would be a bold move, and a sign that unusual cameras are going more mainstream
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I shot the Champions League on the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with its teleconverter — here's what happenedI photographed the Champions League with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and its teleconverter lens — and the results are wild.
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I turned my local beauty spot into an immersive 3D environment — here's howSplatica revealed a hidden talent in my Insta360 X5 camera and Antigravity A1 drone – and you can try it too
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UpdatedThe best vacuum cleaners you can buy right nowNo matter your budget or cleaning needs, one of these will be the perfect vacuum for you.
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The 4.5-star-rated and number one best-selling Breville Barista Express coffee machine is 20% off at AmazonAmazon has the excellent Breville the Barista Express coffee machine for just $50 more than the record-low price.
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The KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine is excellent — and now I think all manual machines should feature flat-bottomed porta filtersServing up a considered combination of looks, usability and performance, this rather cute bean-to-cup coffee machine is worthy of a spot in your kitchen.
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Blink just launched a super affordable 2K video doorbell with AI smartsThe Blink Doorbell 2K+ is available in wired and battery-powered versions, and US subscribers can get AI-generated video descriptions sent to their phones.
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UpdatedThe best 85-inch TVs: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying
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Best earbuds: top buys, all TechRadar-tested and recommended
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UpdatedThe best laptops 2026 tested, reviewed and rated
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Amazon is slashing prices on its top-rated running and walking shoes for summer — 40% off Nike, New Balance, Hoka, and moreAmazon has a massive sale on its top-rated walking and running shoes just in time for summer, and I'm rounding up the best deals from Nike, Hoka, New Balance, and more.
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Google Fitbit Air preorders — where to buy the latest budget fitness tracker for free with a trade-in
The Google Fitbit Air launches on May 26, and if you want one on your wrist for launch day, then here's where you're able to preorder the lightweight wearable — and score a deal.
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UpdatedDisney+ price: how much does it cost, are there any deals, is it cheaper than Netflix, and moreThinking of signing up to Disney+? You'll want our expert advice to determine whether you should or not.
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4 gaming laptop deals that feature 32GB of RAM for (relatively) cheap
Gaming laptops are getting pricier and pricier, but there are still a few good options if you know where to look.
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The 4.5-star-rated and number one best-selling Breville Barista Express coffee machine is 20% off at Amazon
Amazon has the excellent Breville the Barista Express coffee machine for just $50 more than the record-low price.
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The SKG G7 Pro Fold massager will heat your aching neck muscles and talk to you while it does so
If you're prone to neck pain, the SKG G7 Pro Fold massager could be for you.
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Microsoft vows to make Windows 11's File Explorer fasterFed up with File Explorer running sluggishly in Windows 11? Microsoft's doing 'foundational' work to fully fix it.
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Microsoft tells us why Windows 11 updates might look like they're failingMicrosoft warns that some consumers 'might experience one additional restart during installation' of Windows 11 updates.
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Microsoft tames some ads in Windows 11, says big taskbar change is imminentI've had my doubts about Microsoft's campaign to fix Windows 11 this year, but they're slowly melting away.
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Windows 11 can be a RAM hog so I'm using this tool I've found as a solutionWindows 11 and other applications are using way too much RAM, so I found a temporary solution while Microsoft's project K2 begins.
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Stranger Than Heaven is the latest action RPGs that has all of my attentionRGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven is set within the same universe as Yakuza, but sets itself apart from the series and other action RPGs in more ways than one.
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Civilization 7 is getting a mammoth update with all new mechanics, reworked victories, and the ability to play as a single civ throughout an entire gameCivilization 7 is getting a huge update to make it play more like the old games.
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I was worried that the Gothic remake would water down the unapologetically tricky 2001 original, but seven hours hands-on has put my mind at easeThe cruel world of Gothic remains as prickly as ever in the new remake, but that’s not a bad thing.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, May 7 (game #1061)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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'A waste of money' — Digital rights group slams Utah's new VPN law -
UpdatedThe best VPN service 2026
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ExpressVPN sharpens its desktop apps with faster controls and better accessibility -
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Norton Neo's new update makes it the ultimate AI browser with adaptive VPN and tracking protections -
Utah’s VPN crackdown has arrived: here are the VPNs we recommend to protect your personal data and privacy online in the beehive state2 Comments -
NymVPN finally brings split tunneling to Linux, and Android users get a new ad blocker
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Top universities among victims named in Canvas data breachShinyHunters is increasing the heat on Instructure by listing all of the potential victims of the Canvas breach.
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World Password DayMy 5 top tips for choosing a good passwordIt's World Password Day, and this is my guidance on how to create a secure password to keep your account secure.
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Palo Alto warns of critical firewall flaw, tells users a patch is on the wayRisks can be mitigated through settings, while Palo Alto works on a patch.
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Amazon’s limited-time 3D printer sale is huge — I picked 8 standout Elegoo, Anycubic, and Creality deals for everyone from beginners to business workhorsesDon't miss out on big savings on our top-performing 3D printers.
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