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Viltrox AF 90mm F2.2 EVO review: top value portrait prime for APS-C cameras 2 Comments -
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The Dimplex Rechargeable Cordless Desk Fan is a good go-anywhere fan, but you might want to play some music to drown out its drone -
Evil Dead Burn review: this new horror movie doubles down on the gore and neglects the lore -
8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller review: perfect for the retro Nintendo Switch Online game catalog -
Marshall Stanmore IV review: an ultra-stylish and powerful home speaker -
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PSB iQ2 review: bijou stereo speakers with punchy sound but an insipid phono stage
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Google Pixel 11 series leaks on Amazon with new color options -
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Windows 11 search is being improved across the board, and that's great news -
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1851, Tuesday, July 14 2967 Comments -
Steam Machine's constant red warning light is due to a bug in the BIOS
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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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Heavy AI usage has plummeted 31% in the past year, according to new surveyA revealing new Future survey suggests users are cooling on the idea of AI, for a variety of different reasons.
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The week's biggest tech news from Nokia, Sony, and more for July 11, 2026The week's biggest tech news from Nokia, Samsung, Sony, and more for July 11, 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
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How to get the iOS 27 public beta and try the new AI-powered SiriSiri has finally got smarter with iOS 27, and the public beta is out now. Here's how to download it and the best features to try first.
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Apple vs OpenAI lawsuit: 8 bombshell accusations and what they could meanApple's OpenAI lawsuit is full of truly eye-opening accusations that, if true, could doom OpenAI's hardware business and scuttle the partnership between the two companies.
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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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AirPods Pro 3 fall to AU$299 at AmazonThe Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to AU$299 at Amazon for Prime Day in Australia, which is the lowest price we’ve seen.
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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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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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New Tom Cruise movie Digger drops first unhinged trailer with wild transformationThe first trailer for Digger, the new movie starring Tom Cruise as you never seen him before, is here— but it's not the age transformation we should be most excited for.
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House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 trailer teases a game-changing betrayalHouse of the Dragon 3's mid-season trailer teases even more fire, blood, and treason is still to come.
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TVs
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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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Google Home Speakers now support wireless pairing with Google TV StreamerThe Google Home Speaker finally supports wireless connectivity to the Google TV Streamer, and it also comes with Dolby Atmos support.
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Is Samsung S95H/S99H or the LG G6 better for bright rooms? I tested both OLED TVs side by sideThe LG G6 proved to be an excellent OLED TV for bright rooms, but how does its main Samsung rival compare?
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Sony Bravia Theater Bar 7 review: one step forward, two steps backSony’s midrange Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers clarity, power, and simplicity, but I found myself wishing for more.
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People are building alternative Sonos apps to add features hardcore fans have been begging forSonos users are making their own alternatives to the official app and sharing them on the Sonos subreddit
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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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I review headphones for a living — these are the best noise cancelling headphones in Australia for all budgetsI've rounded up the best noise-cancelling headphones that will keep the world out and your music in.
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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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These are my top headphone recommendations in Australia for all budgets, all tested by our expertsWhether you need noise cancelling, wireless, wired or something else, these are the headphones you can buy in Australia today.
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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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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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Health & Fitness
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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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5 key settings to tweak on your smartwatch before a festivalYour watch can become an unexpected lifeline at a festival: here's how.
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Strava's new Events tap will help users find local groups and racesWhether you're looking for a run club or a cycling race, Strava will now intelligently recommend local events to take part in
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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 camerasViltrox'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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How to master multi-exposure photography in-camera (with Fujifilm steps)I was sceptical at first, but multiple exposure photography is the perfect way to create abstract images that'll make your portfolio pop
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Prime Day might be over, but these 25+ discounts on some of my favourite coffee machines are still live and worth shoppingThe annual Amazon sale has now ended, but that doesn't mean the deals have to stop, as these superb discounts on a wide range of espresso machines prove
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The 3 toughest personal blenders for making delicious slushies at homeIf you don't have the space or cash for a Ninja Slushi machine, these portable blenders can make fantastic frozen drinks for a fraction of the price.
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Rogue update bricks Philips Hue devices, but you can get a free replacementPhilips Hue is offering free replacement Hue Bridge Pro devices after they were bricked by a software update.
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The Dimplex Rechargeable Cordless Desk Fan is a good go-anywhere fan, but you might want to play some music to drown out its droneThis Dimplex fan is very portable and runs for up to 15 hours on battery, but it's a little noisy if you're sitting close to it
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Today's best Fujifilm cameras
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Prime Day 2026 in Australia might be over but these 65+ deals are still worth considering — up to 65% off headphones, cameras, air fryers and moreAmazon Prime Day might be over for another year, but there are still some deals to be had, including Kindle Colorsoft, Dyson Airwrap and a whole lot more.
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The best Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold plans in Australia for July 2026Google’s latest foldable costs AU$1,000 more than the Pixel 10 Pro sibling — is buying from a telco the more sensible option for many?
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The best Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro plans in Australia for July 2026Aussie telcos have started their EOFY sales, and I've compared all their Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 10 Pro and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL plans to find the best deals.
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The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 plans in Australia for July 2026Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains one of the most expensive phones locally — should you get one through a telco?
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The best iPhone Air plans in Australia for July 2026The thin and light iPhone Air has been one of TechRadar's most polarising phones of 2025 — if you're a fan, here's how you can get one from the major Aussie telcos.
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The best iPhone 17 plans in Australia for July 2026We’ve called the iPhone 17 the best iPhone for most people — here are the best plans from the major Aussie telcos.
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Optus coupon codesThese Optus deals can help you pay less for your new mobile phone or internet plan.
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Samsung promo codesThese Samsung discount codes can help you get a better deal on Samsung devices including phones, tablets, smartwatches, TVs and more.
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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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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’s super-sensing AI glasses edge one step closer to realityIs never forgetting anything ever again worth the cost of an always-watching AI? Meta certainly hopes so, as its super-sensing AI glasses edge one step closer to reality according to new report.
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Careless People made me want the chapter Sarah Wynn-Williams couldn’t writeReading Careless People helped me understand how Facebook’s internal culture may have allowed Mark Zuckerberg’s strange metaverse obsession to become Meta’s defining idea.
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'Removing discs doesn’t represent progress – it simply removes choice' — The Entertainment Retailers Association denounces Sony's decision to kill physical discsUK trade organization, Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), has criticized Sony's decision to end production of physical PlayStation discs.
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Black Ops 7 Season 5 has been fully revealed, with the next Call of Duty update bringing a raft of fresh contentBlack Ops 7 is about to get its next big update with loads of new weapons and a handful of maps.
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Former Rockstar producer jokes he's 'pretty happy' he's not working on GTA 6 because of how 'monstrous' it seems — 'Every single time they do a GTA, it's like ludicrously bigger than before'Former Rockstar Games producer John Ricchio believes Grand Theft Auto 6 will be a massive game and is glad he isn't working on such an ambitious project.
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Three 'massive' Future Games digital showcases will air next month during Gamescom 2026, offering viewers world premieres and exclusive trailers from 'some of the industry’s most creative studios'The Future Games Show will officially return next month for Gamescom 2026 with three digital showcases.
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Proton VPN brings official one-click installs to the Linux Snap Store — but some features are still missing
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns AI users not to give away too muchBy moving to on-prem models trained on the data businesses already keep in the cloud, their is less risk of the big AI companies selling business secrets to the competition.
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Study finds nearly half of all LinkedIn long posts are AI-generated, and that's only the startOnline networks are drowning in AI-written slop, report finds - with LinkedIn the worst hit.
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Japan's largest taxi operator Nihon Kotsu hit by cyberattackNihon Kotsu suffers malware attack, but there's no evidence of data exfiltration yet.
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Risk of darkness looms across Europe and America as power-hungry AI data centers and electric cars drain the gridGlobal transformer shortages, aging power grids and rising electricity demand are extending delivery times, increasing costs and delaying infrastructure expansion worldwide.
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