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The 10 best deals in the Samsung Memorial Day sale - including TVs, phones, and appliances -
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G review: a solid performer let down by sloppy software
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Most Android phones released before 2026 likely won't support Gemini Intelligence — yes, really
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MSI Roamii BE Pro Wi-Fi mesh system review: affordable, fast Wi-Fi 7
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1798, Friday, May 222584 Comments -
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Google I/O 2026 (almost) gave Android fans everything they wanted, poll reveals
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Your Discord calls are much safer now, but age verification is still coming
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Gemini's new AI meter has changed the way I use the chatbotGemini’s shift from daily limits to a new 5-hour window has changed the way I use it.
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Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, like LG's divisive Magic RemoteGoogle has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for "pointing remotes" that sound very similar to LG's Magic Remote
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With SynthID, Google is cleaning up the AI mess it helped make, but Omni power makes it clear we'll never get ahead of generative AI fictionCan the companies that are building truth-bending AI models also be the same ones to help police the fake content?
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iOS 27’s new AI voice controls could finally make Siri feel smartRecent accessibility upgrades might hint at agentic AI powers coming to Siri in iOS 27.
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Alexa+ now creates AI podcasts, but Spotify is helping you avoid themAlexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.
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iOS 27’s new AI voice controls could finally make Siri feel smartRecent accessibility upgrades might hint at agentic AI powers coming to Siri in iOS 27.
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Early Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors suggest a 'full redesign' alongside a new sensor array — but I'm taking this information with a healthy pinch of saltEarly rumors may indicate a 'full redesign;, but I don't see Apple ditching its established Ultra look anytime soon.
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 tipped to get a new way to keep your heart healthyThe Apple Watch Ultra 4 might get a new blood pressure alert feature, a report claims.
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UpdatedThe best phone 2026Only the best phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus
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iOS 27 may soon let you create Shortcuts with natural language AI promptsApple’s iOS 27 update might let you create Shortcuts automations with natural language prompts.
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Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 13 release date and time on Paramount+Is the Broken Rock Reservation actually going to get a break? And when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 13 hit CBS and Paramount+?
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Margo's Got Money Troubles ending explained: who wins the custody battle, that shocking betrayal, and more from the Apple TV comedy seriesMargo's Got Money Troubles had a dramatic finale. But what happened in the Apple TV comedy series?
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ExclusiveThe Testaments creators knew season 1 was just the beginning as season 2 renewal confirmedA week before The Testaments season finale, Hulu and Disney+ have confirmed that The Handmaid's Tale spinoff will return for season 2 — but in a way, that was always the case.
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Dolby Atmos on streaming can finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind testsIn double-blind listening tests, multiple audio experts preferred Dolby AC-4 to existing Dolby Digital+JOC audio streams
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The Boys season 5 finale called 'absolutely trash' by furious Prime Video viewersThe Boys' last-ever episode has drawn overwhelmingly negative reactions from its online community.
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The 10 best deals in the Samsung Memorial Day sale - including TVs, phones, and appliancesSamsung's Memorial Day deals already include Black Friday-beating price cuts on the latest TVs, appliances, and the Galaxy S26 series.
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Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, like LG's divisive Magic Remote
Google has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for "pointing remotes" that sound very similar to LG's Magic Remote
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Need a compact soundbar upgrade ahead of the World Cup? This four-star Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is now 20% off at AmazonThe Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a good-sounding and compact soundbar ideal for many homes — it's on sale now at Amazon in both the US and the UK.
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Dolby Atmos on streaming can finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind tests
In double-blind listening tests, multiple audio experts preferred Dolby AC-4 to existing Dolby Digital+JOC audio streams
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Loads of TCL Google TVs are getting a great free Dolby Vision upgradeTCL is rolling out a firmware update to many TVs from 2023 onwards to deliver Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode, upgraded FlexConnect and a fix for audio in Disney+
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Yamaha's new budget AV receivers cut the price, but don't skimp on featuresYamaha has announced two new AV receivers, the RX300A and RX500A, and they start from just $399
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As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budgetWith the World Cup only weeks away, I've put together four TV and soundbar combos to suit every budget to upgrade your setup
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High-end hi-fi company YBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for SACDs — it's got the audiophiles in the office very excited, but it's not exactly a handheld model to slip in your jacket pocketYBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for Super Audio CDs, but it's not exactly a handheld model.
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Spotify's new 'Reserved' system gives top fans priority access to concert ticketsSpotify wants to take down ticket scalpers, and it's launching a new system that gives top fans the chance to score first-priority tickets.
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Spotify updates its podcast features with interactive Q&A and personal briefingsMore new features are coming to Spotify's podcasts, including a search tool that dives deeper into your favorite episodes and a Personal Podcast generator.
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UpdatedBest Sonos speakers and soundbars, as rated by our expert reviewersWe've tested the best Sonos speakers to bring you a definitive list of the top speakers and soundbars available.
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Alexa+ now creates AI podcasts, but Spotify is helping you avoid them
Alexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.
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Forget Face ID, how about Ear ID? Scientists showed that your earbuds could prove your identityResearchers in China have discovered a way to verify identity via heartbeat, all using earbuds. And it's a tech that's not limited to heart rate buds like the AirPods.
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This real sci-fi jacket includes 180 built-in speakers, for way weirder reasons than you’d expectVollebak's new Sonic Jacket is a marvel of engineering, and you could actually buy one — theoretically…
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Early Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors suggest a 'full redesign' alongside a new sensor array — but I'm taking this information with a healthy pinch of salt
Early rumors may indicate a 'full redesign;, but I don't see Apple ditching its established Ultra look anytime soon.
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Amazon launches a huge Garmin sale for Memorial Day — here are the 8 best smartwatches we've tested and recommend from $249.99Garmin smartwatches are on sale right now in the Memorial Day sales, so I've rounded up the 8 best deals on the wearables we've tested and rate highly here at TechRadar.
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The Huawei Band 11 Pro review: A fitness tracker with a metal body and built-in GPS
The Huawei Band 11 Pro has an impressive set of features but it lacks GPS accuracy
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This SmallRig cage makes the DJI Osmo Action 6 an agile street shooterSmallRig's cage won't make your action cam a Leica — but it might just make you want to use it for street photography.
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The Lumix L10 looks great, but I can't help thinking this underrated camera is a fantastic alternative — and it's half the priceThe Lumix L10 is impressive, but it still comes with a significant outlay, so here's the camera I'd recommend as a great budget alternative.
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UpdatedThe best waterproof cameras, following rigorous real-world testingWater, drops, ice cold temperatures... the best waterproof cameras can take anything you can throw at them.
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UpdatedToday's best beginner mirrorless cameras, based on my in-depth testingLooking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.
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The gadget your BBQ has been waiting for is down its lowest priceSick of slaving over a BBQ for hours, only to end up with tough or under-cooked meat? You need a Meater
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The 3 best De'Longhi coffee machine deals, recommended by a baristaAmazon has slashed the price of De'Longhi espresso machines for Memorial Day, and these three are my top picks.
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The best Memorial Day BBQ bargains at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart — up to 50% offNeed a BBQ for Memorial Day? You're spoiled for choice — here's where to shop for the biggest deals.
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I tried the new Philips Café Aromis, and oat lattes have never been betterThis 'conversational' coffee maker talks you through choosing the right settings, and transforms even plant-based milks into thick, creamy foam in seconds.
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UpdatedBest Sonos speakers and soundbars, as rated by our expert reviewers
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The 10 best deals in the Samsung Memorial Day sale - including TVs, phones, and appliances
Samsung's Memorial Day deals already include Black Friday-beating price cuts on the latest TVs, appliances, and the Galaxy S26 series.
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There is just no need for most people to spend hundreds of dollars on a VPN and risk massive auto renewal fees too. This VPN does the job for $1.11 per monthPrivadoVPN offers a capable suite of VPN tools for only $30, so why aren't more people using cheap tools to protect themselves online.
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I've found the 12 best early Memorial Day Apple deals to buy right now — AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and more from $99Memorial Day Apple deals are live, and I've found the 12 best early deals that I'd buy, including AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, smartwatches, and more.
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Gaming or working in a leather chair is miserable — mesh is the real dealGaming during the summer heat in a leather chair can be a nightmare, which is why it's best to invest in an ergonomic mesh office chair as soon as possible.
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No need to wait for Memorial Day — you can get a 55-inch LG OLED TV for an incredible price of $799.99 right nowYou don't have to wait for Memorial Day – Best Buy has just dropped the award-winning LG 55-inch B5 OLED TV to an incredible price of $799.99.
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VPN deal of the week: here's the VPN I recommend for the last weekend of the Premier League 2026 — it's great with streaming services, keeps your online data secure, and has apps for every streaming device imaginableDon't stress about how to watch the game if you're already fearing relegation
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Microsoft is fixing a major fail with Windows 11 — baffling search resultsIn an important – if long overdue – move, Windows 11 search is finally giving up spamming you with web results.
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'This new search box does not mean that you'll only get AI responses': Google's Search makeover incorporates yet more AI, but Google promises to leave room for classic resultsGoogle's Search makeover incorporates yet more AI, but Google promises to leave room for classic results.
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YouTube expands AI likeness detection tool to all channel ownersYouTube's likeness detection tool is rolling out to all channel owners, but you need to submit a government-issued ID to get started.
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Plan to fix Windows 11 drivers now includes curing laptop battery life bugsNew 'Driver Quality Initiative' aims to shore up quality and prevent bad drivers from proving to be an unnecessary battery drain.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 22 (game #1076)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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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 finally gets a release date, as well as confirmation of year one content, and fans who preorder the Commander Edition can play 3 days earlyDeep Silver and King Art Games have revealed that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 will finally launch on September 17 for PC.
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Secretlab expands its Warhammer 40,000 collection with the new Titan Evo and skins Dark Angels Editions ahead of the launch of Dawn of War 4Secretlab has announced a new Titan Evo gaming chair and skin for its growing Warhammer 40,000 collection.
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Redditor warns they 'almost started a fire' with Steam Controller chargerValve does warn about this in the Steam Controller's manual — but how many people actually read documentation?
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VPN deal of the week: here's the VPN I recommend for the last weekend of the Premier League 2026 — it's great with streaming services, keeps your online data secure, and has apps for every streaming device imaginable
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How to bypass social media blocks and increased surveillance in 2026
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Bizarre Facebook scam falsely offers Aldi “meat boxes” for under $10 — but just steals your card detailsIf you're getting a box of meat for a price of a sandwich, it's probably a scam, researchers explain.
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This $510 laptop has a CPU almost as powerful as the Apple M5One of the best value-for-money laptops of 2025 makes a comeback in 2026
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China unveils 'world's first' underwater data centerChina launched an underwater AI data center using seawater cooling and offshore wind electricity to reduce rising infrastructure energy demands.
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Silicon-based qubits have a clear advantage in race to million-qubit quantum computerQuantum computing using silicon-based qubits has a unique set of advantages versus other approaches
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