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Roomba's new dust-compressing robovac looks great in theory but is a crushing disappointment in real life
The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo's intriguing space-saving design is let down by poor execution.
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Shokz OpenFit 2+ review: a marked improvement for an incremental price increase
The Shokz Openfit 2+ are a stable, comfortable wear for runs and commutes.
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Asus ROG Flow Z13 review: great on-the-go gaming, but at a cost
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is an excellent 2-in-1 gaming laptop/tablet, but there are a few flaws that prevent it from being perfect.
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Insta360 Mic Air review: another solid entry-level choice
Despite its budget-friendly price, Insta360's Mic Air works like a charm with the company's X5 and Ace Pro 2 cameras.
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OneOdio OpenRock S2 review: second-gen earbuds that sit a lot closer to industry norms – and that's not necessarily a compliment
The year of the open-ears continues with the OneOdio OpenRock S2, from one of the original open earbud makers.
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The Narwal Freo Z10 robovac mopped my home better than it vacuumed and that’s not its only quirk
Narwal has a well-priced all-in-one robot vacuum in the Freo Z10, but vacuuming isn’t its forte and the Freo Mind automatic cleaning mode isn’t efficient.
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Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 FE review: a dream ultra-wide lens for landscape and astrophotography
The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE is an impressive ultra-wide-angle prime lens that offers pro-grade performance and image quality at an affordable price.
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Amazon's mega Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 preorder deal is here – save $420 with a free double storage upgrade and $300 gift card
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has only just dropped, but Amazon are already offering a pretty sweet deal on it.
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Samsung might bring back the S Pen to its foldables with an improved design – but only if you really want it
Samsung is “researching and developing thinner and innovative technologies for the S Pen” according to a new report.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 release date: when will Samsung’s top foldable ship?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is shipping soon, and you'll find all the key dates here.
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There are conflicting rumors about the price of the foldable iPhone – but it won't be the key to its success
The folding iPhone could cost more or less than expected, depending on the analysts you want to believe.
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There could be big changes coming to the Samsung Galaxy S26 line – but not to their screens
This could be the end of the road for Samsung's Plus models, with there apparently being no Galaxy S26 Plus.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 release date: on-sale dates for the Z Flip 7 and the Z Flip 7 FE
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE will be shipping soon. Here's what you need to know.
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Here's how Google could copy the Now Bar from One UI 8 on its Pixel phones
A new feature called Gemini Space would appear to be on the way, based on code hidden in Android.
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Laptops & Computing
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Huge back-to-school laptop sale is live at Best Buy – I've hand-picked the 12 top deals
Best Buy has launched a huge back-to-school laptop sale, so I've looked through it and hand-picked the 12 top laptop deals that I'd recommend buying.
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Perplexity’s Comet is here, and after using it for 48 hours I’m convinced AI web browsers are the future of the internet
I tried Perplexity AI's Comet browser that can search the web for you, and now I can't go back to Google Chrome.
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Google transforms NotebookLM into a curated knowledge hub and I might be in geek heaven
From Shakespeare to parenting: Google’s NotebookLM debuts themed ‘Featured Notebooks’ with The Economist & The Atlantic.
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Is the inside of your PC a dust-filled nightmare? Maybe not in the future, thanks to case filters inspired by the human nose
Can't be bothered to clean the inside of your PC? Filters modelled on nasal hairs might keep your machine dust-free.
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Asus ROG Flow Z13 review: great on-the-go gaming, but at a cost
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is an excellent 2-in-1 gaming laptop/tablet, but there are a few flaws that prevent it from being perfect.
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Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, July 16 (game #1269)
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 Wednesday, July 16 (game #500)
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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Apple launches big back-to-school sale: get up to $100 off a MacBook, iPad, or iMac - plus free accessories
Headed off to college? Now's your chance to get the best Apple discounts of the entire year on MacBooks, iPads, and iMacs.
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There are conflicting rumors about the price of the foldable iPhone – but it won't be the key to its success
The folding iPhone could cost more or less than expected, depending on the analysts you want to believe.
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The best Apple Watch 10 deals and prices for July 2025
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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Preorder deals
The best Apple Watch 9 deals and prices for July 2025
We're rounding up all the best Apple Watch 9 deals with price cuts around the web on Apple's latest smartwatch.
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The best Apple Watch 7 deals and sales for July 2025
Your guide to the best Apple Watch 7 deals with all the top sales available from your favorite online retailers.
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Streaming
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I watched Brick on Netflix so you don’t have to – here’s a far superior sci-fi thriller I recommend streaming instead
Brick on Netflix is a serious let down but don't worry, there's a better thriller you can stream instead.
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HBO’s Harry Potter TV show is supposed to be a fresh start, but Nick Frost’s Hagrid says otherwise
After Nick Frost promised his version of Hagrid wouldn’t be anything like Robbie Coltrane’s, the first look at the HBO Harry Potter TV show version is… unexpected.
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Netflix confirms Stranger Things season 5 trailer launch date – and yes, it'll be released very, very soon
The first trailer for Stranger Things season 5 will be released in the next 24 hours.
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Paramount+ has quietly removed South Park and angered fans, but rival services are still streaming episodes of the hit TV show
South Park fans around the world are furious that the series has disappeared from Paramount+ and the answer of where else to stream it is needlessly complicated.
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DCU Chapter One: every upcoming DC comic book movie and TV show, plus known release dates
Here's what you need to know about DCU Chapter One, the first phase of DC Studios' rebooted cinematic universe.
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TVs
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I tested Hisense’s 116-inch RGB-MiniLED TV, and it’s better than any other TV in this one key way
We go hands-on with the Hisense 116UX, a 116-inch mini-LED TV with an RGB backlight and performance that almost matches its $30,000 price tag.
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Google TV's clean new look is starting to appear – right as users are unhappy with horrible new home-screen ads
Google's Material 3 Expressive makeover is slowly rolling out, and so are more horrible ads
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The best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts
The 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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The best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our experts
Don'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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Hot deals
The cheapest OLED TV deals and sales in July 2025
Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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The best gaming TV for all budgets, all real-world tested by our experts
Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.
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The best 85-inch TVs: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying
The 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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Audio
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Too hot this summer? Your over-ear headphones probably aren’t helping – try these cheap wireless earbuds instead
It’s simply too hot to wear over-ear headphones when out and about this summer – here are some wireless earbuds I’d recommend using instead.
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This useful Spotify access feature could be coming to OnePlus and Oppo earbuds, following the likes of Sony and Bose
A new code has been found that points to a possible Spotify Tap integration with OnePlus and Oppo earbuds, but it still has a long way to go.
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Spotify HiFi: release date rumors, price predictions, and everything we know so far
It's been five years since Spotify announced its Spotify HiFi tier, and we have yet to take advantage of its lossless audio. Here's everything we know.
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OneOdio OpenRock S2 review: second-gen earbuds that sit a lot closer to industry norms – and that's not necessarily a compliment
The year of the open-ears continues with the OneOdio OpenRock S2, from one of the original open earbud makers.
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Get ready to brag that your Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones use the same tech as the headsets NFL coaches are wearing
Put the headset in, coach!
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Deals
The best AirPods 4 deals and prices for July 2025
This is your guide to the best AirPods 4 deals, with all the best prices around the web on Apple's latest earbuds.
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Hot deals
The best Sony WH-1000XM5 deals, prices and sales for July 2025
We're rounding up all the best Sony WH-1000XM5 deals with all the best prices around the web for Sony's noise canceling headphones.
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Health & Fitness
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Shokz OpenFit 2+ review: a marked improvement for an incremental price increase
The Shokz Openfit 2+ are a stable, comfortable wear for runs and commutes.
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The best Apple Watch 10 deals and prices for July 2025
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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Preorder deals
The best Apple Watch 9 deals and prices for July 2025
We're rounding up all the best Apple Watch 9 deals with price cuts around the web on Apple's latest smartwatch.
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Cameras
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Insta360 drops a big firmware update and new accessories for its flagship 360 camera, making the best even better
Insta360 has added software improvements to exposure, low-light performance and battery life and released several new add-ons for its superb X5 360 camera.
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Insta360 Mic Air review: another solid entry-level choice
Despite its budget-friendly price, Insta360's Mic Air works like a charm with the company's X5 and Ace Pro 2 cameras.
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Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 FE review: a dream ultra-wide lens for landscape and astrophotography
The Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE is an impressive ultra-wide-angle prime lens that offers pro-grade performance and image quality at an affordable price.
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It's the final day of the Insta360 sale – should you buy a 360 camera now or wait? Here's my expert advice
It's the last chance to grab a 360 camera bargain before the Insta360 sale finishes, but other models are on the horizon. Here are the best options for you
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Home
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Roomba's new dust-compressing robovac looks great in theory but is a crushing disappointment in real life
The iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo's intriguing space-saving design is let down by poor execution.
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We tested the best fans on the market – here are the models that came out on top
12 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.
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The Narwal Freo Z10 robovac mopped my home better than it vacuumed and that’s not its only quirk
Narwal has a well-priced all-in-one robot vacuum in the Freo Z10, but vacuuming isn’t its forte and the Freo Mind automatic cleaning mode isn’t efficient.
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The best espresso machine 2025: barista-tested and recommended
Expert-recommended espresso machines to give you a morning jump-start.
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We tested the best fans on the market – here are the models that came out on top
12 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.
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The best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts
The 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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Updated
The best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our experts
Don'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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Updated
The best gaming TV for all budgets, all real-world tested by our experts
Our guide to finding the best gaming TV for your PS5, Xbox Series X, PC or even last-gen console that will suit all budgets.
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The best espresso machine 2025: barista-tested and recommended
Expert-recommended espresso machines to give you a morning jump-start.
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The best smart switch 2025: top buttons and dimmers for all your smart home devices
Our roundup of expert-tested smart switches to give you maximum control over your smart home tech.
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The best 85-inch TVs: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying
The 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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Huge back-to-school laptop sale is live at Best Buy – I've hand-picked the 12 top deals
Best Buy has launched a huge back-to-school laptop sale, so I've looked through it and hand-picked the 12 top laptop deals that I'd recommend buying.
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Walmart's mega back-to-school tech sale has everything you need - laptops, iPads, and headphones from $19
Walmart just launched a huge back-to-school sale, and I'm rounding up today's 17 best tech deals, including laptops, iPads, TVs, headphones, and more from just $19.
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Apple launches big back-to-school sale: get up to $100 off a MacBook, iPad, or iMac - plus free accessories
Headed off to college? Now's your chance to get the best Apple discounts of the entire year on MacBooks, iPads, and iMacs.
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Amazon's mega Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 preorder deal is here – save $420 with a free double storage upgrade and $300 gift card
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has only just dropped, but Amazon are already offering a pretty sweet deal on it.
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The 8 best laptop deals in the Dell Black Friday in July sale: XPS, Alienware, and Inspiron from just $249
This week's Black Friday in July sale at Dell offers up to $500 off a wide range of laptops for school, work, or gaming.
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Is DAZN free? Here's everything you need to know about a DAZN free trial
DAZN streams the biggest sports all over the world, but does it have a free trial? In this guide, we explain if you can still get a DAZN free trial.
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Sling TV Promo Codes for July 2025
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NordVPN Coupon Codes for July 2025
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Newegg Promo Codes for July 2025
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Software
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Perplexity’s Comet is here, and after using it for 48 hours I’m convinced AI web browsers are the future of the internet
I tried Perplexity AI's Comet browser that can search the web for you, and now I can't go back to Google Chrome.
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Google transforms NotebookLM into a curated knowledge hub and I might be in geek heaven
From Shakespeare to parenting: Google’s NotebookLM debuts themed ‘Featured Notebooks’ with The Economist & The Atlantic.
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Is your job safe from AI? A new report reveals one role that's surprisingly at risk
New report reveals which jobs are most aligned with AI and which ones aren’t, and it makes for uncomfortable reading.
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Microsoft has a plan to give Windows 11 laptops better battery life – and I think it sounds like a winner
Energy saver could become one of Windows 11's best features for laptop owners, promising even better battery life.
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Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition review: gruelling for newcomers, but hard to put down
While surely a joy for series fans, as a newcomer Nobunaga’s Ambition can, at times, be unwieldy and lack direction.
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Nintendo's anti-piracy rules have got one Switch 2 owner's console banned after they bought pre-owned games that they later found out were cloned
A Nintendo Switch 2 owner is warning players about buying pre-owned physical games after being banned for unknowingly playing cloned copies.
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Ghost of Yōtei - everything we know
Here's what we know about Ghost of Yōtei so far, including a look at gameplay, and some details on the game's setting and main protagonist.
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The next Sony Santa Monica game reportedly won't be a new IP 'but it might feel like one', says industry insider
The next game from God of War developer Sony Santa Monica reportedly won't be a new IP, "but might feel like one".
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NordVPN just extended our favorite deal – not even Amazon Prime Day can compete!
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The Prime Day deal that will put you ahead of the crowd for the next Black Friday
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The best free VPN in 2025
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The best VPN service 2025
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Italy's Piracy Shield may be breaching EU law according to lawmakers
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I'm ignoring Amazon Prime Day – this deal gives me $50 Amazon gift cards and huge savings anyway
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Hurry! Your chance to get a free $50 Amazon gift card from NordVPN ends today – grab it while you can!
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AWS launches Kiro, an agentic AI IDE, to end the chaos of vibe coding
Kiro from AWS looks to help developers cut through the chaos of vibe coding.
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'A ticking time bomb': US trains are vulnerable to a simple 13-year-old known security vulnerability - here's what you need to know
A long-ignored flaw in US train systems allows remote braking with cheap radios, raising serious safety concerns after over a decade of denial and delay.
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A quarter of applications now include AI, but enterprises still aren't ready to reap the benefits
New research highlights how enterprises aren't ready to benefit from AI, especially when it comes to security and governance.
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Students, here are 5 key things to know when learning how to train large language models
Top 5 tips for students training LLMs.
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