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Google Pixel 11 & Pixel 11 Pro preorders are officially live — here's where to get your device with the best dealsTempted by one of the new Google Pixel 11 devices? I'm rounding up all the best preorder deals in one place right here.
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I tried the new Pixel 11 range, and Google's made loads of improvements, with a surprising 'HiLight'I’ve spent time with Google’s new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL to see how the trio stacks up, from the refined designs and standout colors to the new Tensor G6 chip, upgraded cameras, and Pro-exclusive HiLight feature.
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The Pixel Tag is here — but Google needs to fix these 5 Find Hub issuesA new Bluetooth tracker isn't as exciting if the tracking network that it's part of needs improving.
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I test smartwatches for a job, and the Google Pixel Watch 5 beats Apple and Samsung in 5 key waysGoogle Pixel Watch 5 launches, and it's packing five core features to help it rise above the Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9.
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I spent a couple of hours with the new Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold — it’s not a reinvention, but a nudge toward perfectionThe Pixel 11 Pro Fold gets a refined design, upgraded components, and a fascinating new HiLights hardware feature, while remaining true to its flexible, Gemini-centric roots.
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Poco F8 Ultra review: an iPhone copycat that packs a punch and then some -
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Poco F8 Ultra review: an iPhone copycat that packs a punch and then some
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Google Home update adds new Gemini voice commands and Spotify fixesGemini for Home is getting some new upgrades, but users are still waiting for Google to fix the real problems.
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Sorry, OpenAI — people are using your god-level AI to change the worldPeople aren't using ChatGPT to change the world, they're using it to make their lives better. Here are 5 weirdly specific and clever ways people are actually using it.
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I tried ThreadPort to move chats between AI chatbotsI used the free ThreadPort extension to give ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini the same conversation
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ExclusiveFurious star Steve Way talks hit Hulu and Disney+ show and AI for disabled actorsSteve Way is easily the breakout start of new Hulu and Disney+ show Furious — but his behind-the-scenes prep has completely changed my mind about the use of AI.
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ChatGPT has started dropping more unexpected f-bombs recentlyI noticed that ChatGPT seems to be swearing a lot more lately, and other people have noticed it too. So, what's really going on?
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UpdatedThe best phone 2026Only the best phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in August 2026New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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AirPods with cameras could not arrive at a worse time — and I'll just say noApple may have accidentally leaked its AirPods with Cameras plans, and it's clear that this is the last thing our ears need.
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The best desktop PC in 2026Looking to buy a new PC? Our experts have rated the best desktop PCs you can buy based on budget, specs, and design.
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UpdatedThe best tablet 2026The best tablets come from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and more, that we've tested them all so we can recommend the best slate for your needs and budget.
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Lanterns episode 2 release date and launch time on HBO Max: when does it come out?Lanterns' second episode comes to a streaming platform near you very soon — here's when and where you can watch it.
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Outer Banks season 5 ending makes way for new Netflix prequelWhether you loved or loathed the Outer Banks season 5 ending, don't panic. A prequel is coming at Netflix — and it could finally flesh out one overlooked storyline.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in August 2026
New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix and more this weekend (August 21)From Outer Banks' final season to Anne Hathaway's recent A24 film, here's what you'll want to be seated for this weekend.
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UpdatedStar Wars: Ahsoka season 2 — release date, trailer, cast, plot, and what else we know so far about the Disney+ show's returnStar Wars: Ahsoka season 2 will arrive in early 2027 — here's everything we know about it so far.
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5 of the best 4K Blu-ray discs I've tested for showing off your TV's colors4K Blu-ray is excellent for showing off a TV's colors, and these are 5 of the best discs I've tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.
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The best 32-inch TV: small screens for any budgetThe best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.
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Buying GuideBest ultra short throw projectors: big, bright images from a boxWe've selected the best ultra short throw projectors at a range of prices for beaming big, bright images in your living room.
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Amazon makes Alexa+ free for Fire TV users without PrimeAmazon just made Alexa+ free to use on Fire TV devices, and you don't need a Prime membership.
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Apple TV 4K fans are begging for these 3 upgrades in the leaked Siri RemoteWhat we'd like to see in the 2026 Apple TV remote — and the Apple TV tip you can try today.
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UpdatedThe best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewersLove Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.
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One of our favorite LG OLED TVs of 2026 just hit a record-low price — the LG B6 is surprisingly affordable nowYou don't need to spend big on an LG OLED TV anymore - the latest B6 has just hit $699 at Best Buy.
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JBL Live Beam 4 review: excellent touchscreen-equipped earbuds
These JBL earbuds have a touchscreen-fitted charging case, and they might just be my favorite model of 2026 — here’s why.
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Beats leak reveals the name of its next headphones — and most of its specsApparently, the headphones Beats teased at the 2026 World Cup will be called the Beats 360, implying spatial audio chops.
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The best noise cancelling headphones, all TechRadar testedWe've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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Sennheiser gives its flagship true wireless earbuds a full revamp, complete with Bluetooth 6 and replaceable batteriesClearly aiming for the wireless earbud supremacy, Sennheiser has rebuilt its flagship buds from the ground up.
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How hearing the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X made me fall in love with the surpreme detail and clarity in electrostatic speakersOne of this year's Audio Advice Live's biggest surprises is the Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X speakers, and their detailed sound at a somewhat reasonable price.
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The best travel headphones for all budgets, chosen by our jet-setting reviewersMute planes, trains and automobiles with our top travel headphones and earbuds, from Sony, Bose and more
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6 brilliant, budget-friendly headphones for students — including five-star earbudsYou don't have to spend big for great sound — these tried-and-tested headphones start from just $20.
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Buying GuideThe best swimming headphones 2026: Top waterproof bone conduction headphonesListen to your favorite tunes as you swim with the best swimming headphones and earbuds.
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Whoop opens blood-testing and cancer screening service to non-Whoop ownersWhoop’s Advanced Labs blood-testing service no longer requires a Whoop membership, opening access to Apple and Garmin users.
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The 8 coolest screen-free fitness trackers you can buy in 20262026 is the year screenless wearables took off: here are 8 of the best trackers you can buy.
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Retro boom sees Fujifilm leapfrog Nikon in major camera market shake upA new Nikkei report is encouraging reading for the camera industry, particularly Canon and Nikon — here's what we can learn from the data.
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Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business'Despite a public backlash against the tech, Flock's business is continuing to expand beyond license plate readers.
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Here's how Polaroids awakened legendary artist David Hockney to the possibilities of photographyHockney's cubism-inspired collages of dozens of Polaroid images are the perfect way to celebrate World Photography Day.
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HoverAir launches its ingenious pocket gimbal camera and drone — and unlike DJI it has FCC approvalHoverAir, makers of the original self-flying drone, have launched the Versa on Indiegogo, and it's set for US availability.
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Google Home update adds new Gemini voice commands and Spotify fixesGemini for Home is getting some new upgrades, but users are still waiting for Google to fix the real problems.
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Dyson's popular bladeless tower fan delivers cool, clean air — and it just dropped to its lowest price yet at AmazonDyson's premium tower fan, which cools and cleans the air, just got a rare discount on Amazon and is on sale at its lowest price yet.
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Scientists develop next-gen zinc-iodine batteries that charge in 3 minutesProgress is being made in developing sustainable, fast-charging, long-lasting zinc-iodine batteries.
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Amazon makes Alexa+ free for Fire TV users without Prime
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Best Buy's massive Anniversary sale is like a Labor Day preview — 60% off TVs, AirPods, laptops, appliances and moreThere's no need to wait for Labor Day; Best Buy's massive Anniversary sale has record-low prices that you can shop right now on TVs, appliances, laptops, AirPods, and more.
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The back-to-school sales are drawing to a close — these are the RTX 5050, 5060, and 5070 gaming laptops I'd buy
This $1,249 RTX 5070 gaming laptop is my pick in the back-to-school sales — and I've found four other great options, too
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Dyson's popular bladeless tower fan delivers cool, clean air — and it just dropped to its lowest price yet at Amazon
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This iPhone 17e deal skips the two biggest catches I see in most offers — a trade-in and a pricey long-term plan
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Are Meta smart glasses doomed to fail like Google Glass?There couldn't be a worse time for Meta and Samsung to release new smart glasses, but what could they do instead?
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Meta smart glasses face movie theatre ban in UK — another blow to the tech
Movie theatres considering banning Meta Ray-Bans in the UK as businesses beat governments to the punch.
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Windows 11 is finally getting a much-needed change to privacy settings
Microsoft is finally changing app permissions to make sense for all software.
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Microsoft is improving Windows 11's right-click menu — at long last'Probably has a lot to do with figuring out how to get Windows 11 working on 8GB': Microsoft debloats right-click menu in a big way, but the cynics still aren't happy.
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'We're offering gamers not just two more headsets, but two different ways to experience their games' — Audio specialist beyerdynamic announces two new, affordable wireless headsets, the MMX 100 and MMX 130German audio specialist beyerdynamic has announced two new wireless headsets, the closed-back MMX 100 wireless and the open-back MMX 130 wireless.
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'There was never really any big plan that these two games would both release next to each other' — FromSoftware president suggests a return to single-player games after Nightreign and The DuskbloodsFromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has suggested the studio could return to making single-player games after Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods.
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Leaker claims the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will launch in November for an estimated $899.99The price and release date for Microsoft's 25th anniversary Xbox Series X limited edition console have reportedly leaked.
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Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 review: the best way to experience two stealth classicsMetal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 brings back two of the best stealth-action games ever made in a solid new collection.
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No driver, no problem — devs use Claude AI to craft native macOS tool for an 'obscure' Windows-only printerDeveloper uses Claude Code to create driver for the HP Laser 1008a, a 2023 printer that has Windows and Linux drivers, but no macOS driver – until now.
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Our top 5 mini PCs under $600 for back to school & workBased on our tests, these 5 mini PCs under $600 are perfect for studying, productivity, streaming, and everyday tasks.
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Even dead websites aren't safe — experts warn hackers are spending millions on expired domains to enable malware scamsRoughly 65,000 expired domains change hands every day, and researchers have found one crime group spending an estimated $7 million on them to inherit the trust that comes attached to them.
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Canon's Pixma TS6520 all-in-one inkjet is a back-to-school printer pick for $79The impressive feature-set includes print, scan, copy, and automatic duplex printing with a 1.42-inch OLED display.
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