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The best back-to-school sales on everything you needLooking for some essentials before you head off to school, college, or university? Here's what we'd buy if we were students this month.
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The best noise cancelling headphones, compared in the real worldWe've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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The best student laptops, all tested by our expertsCheck out our top tested picks of the best student laptops in 2026, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.
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UpdatedThe best power banks — essential for long daysHere are the best power banks, from big batteries that power everything to slim chargers to keep you topped up.
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VPNThe best VPN for school Wi-Fi: reliable picks from VPN expertsA VPN can help you access educational content all over the world. We look at some of the best choices.
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3 great small coffee machines for tiny spaces, chosen by a trained baristaI test over a dozen coffee makers every year, and these are the 3 best compact models I recommend for cafe-quality espresso every time.
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How to get hidden free and discounted apps for school workThese are the secret ways you can get free and cheap software for all your devices.
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3 air fryers I'd recommend for students, and tips on how to chooseStudent-friendly friers — including an ingenious design that uses the same container for cooking, serving and storing, to minimize washing up.
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Scuf Valor Wired with TMR review: this Xbox controller offers ace features at a great price -
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Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1 T10i review: a smart heater, cooler and purifier for year for round comfort -
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JBL Live Buds 4 review: awesome-sounding earbuds with a feature-rich charging case to match -
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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL review: more expensive, very familiar, and still great to use
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Will iPhone 17 prices drop when the iPhone 18 arrives? The answer is complicated -
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra are both $300 off today — the best upfront discounts yet -
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5 reasons why I'm hopeful that Nvidia DLSS 5 could revolutionize PC games -
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1905, Sunday, September 63462 Comments -
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Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Tenkeyless 8KHz review: an almost-perfect analog keyboard
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9 best Labor Day laptop deals I've found this weekend — up to $900 off Dell, HP, Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more -
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LG's UItraGear 45-inch 5K2K monitor just got a lot cheaper this Labor Day
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Climbers in California had to be rescued after getting bad info from GeminiMany of us are relying more and more on AI for answers, but it's always worth double-checking.
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ChatGPT turned my dog into WhatsApp stickersChatGPT’s Stickers feature transcends disposable AI slop and proved surprisingly charming.
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Google is quietly building an AI version of Canva inside WorkspaceGoogle Pics brings Nano Banana-powered image creation and editing directly into Workspace, giving Canva a potentially formidable new rival.
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Sam Altman’s smart glasses stance hints at OpenAI’s AI hardwareSam Altman’s discomfort with smart glasses may be the clearest clue to what Jony Ive’s OpenAI hardware will look like.
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Caira’s AI mirrorless camera is getting ‘Nano Banana for video editing’Caira’s new generative video tools can transform footage using natural-language instructions while keeping the original recording at the heart of every edit.
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5 major features the foldable iPhone Ultra might be missingApple's first foldable phone will probably be very expensive yet might lack several major features found on other iPhones.
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5 biggest iPhone 18 rumors rated — what to really expect at next week's Apple event
This year's Apple event could be an unusual one in several ways — ahead of the big day, we've rated the biggest iPhone 18 rumors.
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iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra colors — here's all the latest leaks
Colors for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra have appeared in new leaks — here’s what we know.
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9 best Labor Day laptop deals I've found this weekend — up to $900 off Dell, HP, Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more
I've searched through all the biggest Labor Day weekend sales to find nine of the best laptop deals that I'd recommend buying from HP, Apple, Acer, Lenovo, and more.
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Celebrate Apple's new CEO with discounts on its best-selling devices — AirTags, AirPods, iPads, and more from $79.99Apple has a new CEO, and discounts on its best-selling devices - I've rounded up the top deals on AirTags, AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and more, starting at $79.99.
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ExclusiveThe Grand Tour presenters say no to Prime Video spinoff like Clarkson's FarmThe Grand Tour is off to a strong start with its three new presenters, but what about a Clarkson's Farm-style spinoff? It's a resounding no — but not to every idea.
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Reacher season 4 episode 7 release date and time on Prime VideoHas Ritchson's hero become one-dimensional, or have we just hit a mid-season lag? The jury is out, but when does Reacher season 4 episode 7 arrive on Prime Video?
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Casualty star teases potential future romance between Flynn and Stevie after 40th anniversaryCasualty fans have been patiently waiting for Flynn and Stevie to get together, but will it ever happen? According to one star, there's hope on the horizon.
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The Gentlemen season 3: everything we know about the Guy Ritchie show's returnThankfully, The Gentlemen season 3 was renewed before season 2 was even released on Netflix. Here's the latest on the Guy Ritchie show's return.
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The Paper season 2 release date and time on PeacockThe second season of the Ohio-based Office spinoff is just around the corner. But when can you catch The Paper season 2 on Peacock?
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Sony Bravia 5 review: meticulously controlled brightness, strong sound and a slick OS
With its vibrant, bright, sharp and contrast-rich pictures, the Sony Bravia 5 offers some seriously punchy performance given its relatively affordable price point.
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7 new 4K Blu-rays from August 2026 to add to your collectionAugust 2026 has been another stacked month of 4K Blu-ray releases, and I've picked seven new titles to see if they're worth adding to your collection
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I heard the Sonos Beam Ultra, and it delivers truly impressive Dolby Atmos sound7.1.2 channels of spatial sound make it sound way, way bigger than it is.
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The LG C6 is one of 2026's best TVs and it's my top pick in the Amazon Labor Day saleThe LG C6 has proved itself to be one of 2026's best TVs, and it's at the best price its ever been for Labor Day.
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UpdatedThe best LG TVs, all tested by our reviewersWhich is the best LG TV? We break down the differences in price and performance between all of LG's most current TVs.
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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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Surprise: someone’s actually making a new 4K Blu-ray player! But it’s far from a mainstream option…Magnetar's Ultima is a reference-grade player for UHD Blu-Ray, SACD, DVD, CD and digital sources too
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I didn't need this DAC to get top-tier sound from my wired cans — but here's why you likely still doI complemented my Sennheiser HD 660S2 cans with the excellent iFi Zen DAC 3 and discovered that not every device benefits from a discrete DAC.
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JBL Live Buds 4 review: awesome-sounding earbuds with a feature-rich charging case to match
I tested the JBL Live Buds 4, and they’re an excellent-sounding option with a cool charging case.
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9 of the best earbuds and headphones in Amazon's Labor Day sale — AirPods Pro 3, Sony over-ears and moreIf they're not listed here, don't buy them on Labor Day Weekend!
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I tried these stylish, futuristic-looking open earbuds, and although they boast sound by Bose, they're not as harsh on your wallet — here's everything you need to knowI tried Noise’s new open earbuds that pack in sound by Bose — here are my first impressions.
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The best headphones and earbuds we saw at IFA 2026Our 9 favorite headphone innovations from the huge annual IFA tech exhibition
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The highlight of JLab's IFA launch is super-cheap, super-small ANC earbuds with proprietary Apple tech to replace the AirTag on your keychainThe JLab JBuds Mini ANC now officially sell in an Apple Find my flavor, in one of many IFA 2026 JLab reveals
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Baseus' outstanding open earbuds are back, early, and with an unexpected new featureThe Baseus Bowie MC2 NC build on some excellent open earbuds by adding noise cancellation, a rare feature for the form factor.
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I thought Garmin's LED flashlight was just a gimmick — I was wrongAlmost all smartwatches could use an LED light, in my opinion.
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Garmin Fenix 9 Pro: The best gets better
The Garmin Fenix 9 pro lives up to the hype with incredible performance and accuracy
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The Garmin deal to get this Labor Day isn't the brand new Garmin Fenix 9Forget the Garmin Fenix 9 — I'm a Garmin expert, and you should pick up these Garmin Fenix 8 Labor Day deals instead.
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Why ‘it’s not the camera, it’s the photographer’ is photography’s biggest lieThe great photography debate: how much does your camera gear really matter?
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Kodak's best-selling compact camera drops in price to just $89.99 this Labor DayTime to see what all the fuss is about?
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DJI Osmo 360 II vs Insta360 X6: which of the top two 360 camera wins?DJI's Osmo 360 II takes on Insta360's X6 across price, image quality, durability, battery and apps. Which 360 camera is the better flagship?
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GoPro CEO says cameras are 'what we will always do' following merger uncertaintyIt's a step in the right direction — but a long list of disclaimers reminds us to keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1 T10i review: a smart heater, cooler and purifier for year for round comfort
The Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1 T10i is an air purifier, heater and fan rolled into one.
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This window-cleaning bot is one of the best smart home gadgets I've used, and it's on sale at AmazonThere's an Ecovacs Winbot for every home, and they get even filthy windows sparkling with no effort on your part.
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This new robot lawn mower comes with its own infrared hedgehog-spotter — and a handy approach to edge-trimmingThe Anthbot R7 will reach out and hand-trim the edges of your lawn.
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The 5 best plug-in solar gadgets we saw at IFA 2026, from Anker to EcoFlowPlug-in solar is becoming easier to access across the world, and these batteries are certainly going to help.
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Get the 'phenomenal' Samsung HW-Q990F Dolby Atmos soundbar for a near record-low price at Best BuyLooking to upgrade your TV sound? It doesn't get much better than Samsung's five-star soundbar system!
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9 best OLED TV deals to shop this Labor Day weekend — save up to $1,600 on our top-rated LG, Samsung, and Sony TVsIf you're shopping for an OLED this Labor Day weekend, I've rounded up the 9 best OLED TV deals, including savings of up to $1,600 on Samsung, LG, and Sony.
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This window-cleaning bot is one of the best smart home gadgets I've used, and it's on sale at Amazon
There's an Ecovacs Winbot for every home, and they get even filthy windows sparkling with no effort on your part.
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Kodak's best-selling compact camera drops in price to just $89.99 this Labor Day
Time to see what all the fuss is about?
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9 of the best earbuds and headphones in Amazon's Labor Day sale — AirPods Pro 3, Sony over-ears and more
If they're not listed here, don't buy them on Labor Day Weekend!
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Samsung's Labor Day appliance sale is live — $1,500 off Bespoke refrigerators, AI washers and dryers, dishwashers, and moreSamsung's Labor Day sale is live, and I have all the top offers, including up to $1,500 in savings on Bespoke refrigerators, AI washers and dryers, ranges, dishwashers, and more.
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I finally tried Xreal Aura and they’re the comfiest XR headset I’ve wornXreal Aura is what you’d get if Meta Ray-Bans and a Samsung Galaxy XR had a baby — and they’re incredible.
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Google is quietly building an AI version of Canva inside Workspace
Google Pics brings Nano Banana-powered image creation and editing directly into Workspace, giving Canva a potentially formidable new rival.
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Windows 11's new security feature 'wrecks' frame rates for some gamersSome gamers are up in arms, while others believe that this security feature is a must-have for keeping their PC safe.
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MapQuest alone refused Trump's demand to rename Lake Ontario, but I still can't leave Google Maps and Apple Maps behind for this one reasonTopping download lists, MapQuest is the new mapping darling, but it's missing one key feature that will keep it from being my go-to navigation solution.
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Scuf Valor Wired with TMR review: this Xbox controller offers ace features at a great priceThe new Scuf Valor Wired controller I tested rocks great features such as TMR thumbsticks and dual-mode triggers for a truly fantastic price.
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Lord Of The Rings: War In The North Legacy Edition review: A competent orc-slicing adventureLord of the Rings: War In The North Legacy Edition is an inconsistent grey-brown mess at times, but a surprisingly deep action RPG experience at others.
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5 reasons why I'm hopeful that Nvidia DLSS 5 could revolutionize PC gamesIt's been a big week for Nvidia's next instalment of DLSS, with the tech seemingly reaching a major turning point.
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My first 90 minutes wandering through Silent Hill: Townfall's 90s Scottish town were atmospheric… and aimlessWe go hands-on with an extended section of the next Silent Hill release at Gamescom 2026.
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Exclusive‘Resilience comes from designing for disconnection, not assuming more connectivity’: The future of battlefield AI systems lies in both coordination and local capabilityI spoke to Andreas Hellander of Scaleout to learn more about how battlefield AI systems and frontline technologies can be made more resilient.
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Why is there so much worry about OpenAI Astra, and what issues could ‘recurrent depth’ reasoning cause? The experts weigh inAs OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra, cybersecurity experts question whether the model's 'recurrent depth' reasoning was properly tested.
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This $75 Philips 24-inch 100Hz monitor deal is the ultimate WFH upgrade for Labor DayThis budget 24-inch business monitor packs in 1080p res, 100Hz refresh rate, and Adaptive Sync for everyday work and light gaming.
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Anker's tiny S2000 2kWh power station drops to $650 for Labor DayThis 2,010Wh home backup unit delivers 1500W continuous output, 3000W peak, 10,000-cycle battery rating, and up to 35-hour fridge backup.
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