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Walmart's Presidents' Day sale is live — here's everything I'm buying as a shopping expert, including kitchen appliances, AirPods, furniture and more
Walmart's Presidents' Day sale is live, and I'm rounding up my top deal picks that I'd buy, including TVs, kitchen appliances, AirPods, furniture, and more.
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Amazon's Presidents' Day sale is surprisingly filled with award-winning tech gadgets — here's everything I'd buy as a deals expert
Amazon just launched its Presidents' Day sale, and some of its best deals are on award-winning tech gadgets, including AirPods, TVs, smart home devices, and more.
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I'm a TV reviewer, and now is a great time to buy 4 of my favorite sets of the year – from bargain LG OLEDs to huge mini-LEDs
If you're thinking of buying a new TV, here are four excellent models we've tested to get you started.
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I'm fed up with expensive RAM kits, but I've found the perfect one for my PC
The RAM crisis has left very few inexpensive options available on the market, but Adata's XPG 32GB option fits the bill.
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'Satisfying and great-tasting results' — this five-star De'Longhi coffee maker is a spectacular value
The De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo earned full marks in our 2024 review, and it's still an exceptional buy for beginner baristas.
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What a deal! Save $745 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i creative powerhouse with Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5070
Lenovo’s Legion Pro 5i flagship laptop, with a Core Ultra 9, RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and OLED display, is now $1960, a $745 saving.
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I've been covering gaming laptops for years — these are the 9 I'd buy this week
I've looked through hundreds of discounted gaming laptops today — these 9 are the obvious picks if you're looking to buy.
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As someone who's been playing fighting games for over a decade, these are the fight sticks I recommend for when a standard controller just won't cut it
Looking to get into fighting games? These are the fight sticks I would recommend for beginners from 8BitDo, Hori, and more.
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These are the 3 best Apple Watch deals to score this Presidents' Day
This Apple Watch Ultra 2 deal at Best Buy is the best Apple Watch deal we've seen so far, but there are plenty of alternatives depending on your needs.
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How to Get to Heaven from Belfast review: Lisa McGee, you've done it again
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has all the Derry Girls Easter eggs you could possibly want, only its Irish charm comes with a dark side.
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The new AirTag 2 is way more findable — and louder — than the original
I test-drove the new AirTag (2026) — and it lives up to all of Apple's promises
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra review
The Galaxy Book6 Ultra comes with Intel’s latest chips and Samsung’s increasingly-impressive ecosystem, but can it finally take on the MacBook?
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'Wuthering Heights' review: if the new movie was a spice, it would be flour
I wanted to love Emerald Fennell’s "Wuthering Heights" just to spite everybody who hates it – but even a hunky Jacob Elordi can’t convince me that it’s good.
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Crime 101 review: Marvel star Chris Hemsworth's new action heist movie is a seat-gripping thrill ride — until it's not
Crime 101 is a somewhat engaging cat-and-mouse story, but commits too many offences to be a genre classic.
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I've tested dozens of robot vacuums, and this model has some of the best carpet cleaning I've ever seen
The Qrevo Curv 2 Pro robot vacuum handles even thick-pile carpet with ease.
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Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro review: Top marks in value for this Garmin challenger
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro impresses for outdoor activities and rugged build quality but fails on smartwatch features
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The Galaxy S26 is looming - and Google is already aggressively price-cutting the Pixel 10 series
The Galaxy S26 series is coming, but here's why you may want to consider the still-excellent Google Pixel 10 series (Hint: they're super cheap right now).
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iOS 26.3 update just made it a lot easier to switch to Android – here's how
Apple’s iOS 26.3 update makes it easier to switch to Android in just a few taps.
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All your questions about buying a Galaxy S26 answered – including preorder dates, opening deals, and carrier discounts
Thinking about upgrading to a Galaxy S26 series device? Here's everything we know so far – and some of my expert predictions, too.
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The new AirTag 2 is way more findable — and louder — than the original
I test-drove the new AirTag (2026) — and it lives up to all of Apple's promises
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Best unlimited plan deal right now? You can get a line for $20/mo when you bring your phone to Total Wireless
TechRadar Approved - Sponsored Offer Total Wireless
This new customer promotion at Total Wireless gets you an unlimited data plan for just $20/mo - that's half price.
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Big Samsung Galaxy S26 series leak reveals their full, disappointing specs
A complete specs dump suggests very little will be changing with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series — and the internet isn't happy.
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Samsung just set the date for its first Galaxy Unpacked of 2026
Unpacking the next Galaxy
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Looking for a cheap but capable laptop? Our experts have rounded up the best deals from Dell's Presidents' Day sale
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If you're looking for a cheap but capable laptop, our experts have browsed Dell's Presidents' Day sale and rounded up the best deals on our favorite laptops, monitors, and desktops.
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HP's latest brainwave is renting you a gaming laptop rather than selling it
HP offers 'gaming laptop as a service' where you never own the notebook, and just pay monthly — but I'm far from convinced.
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YouTube is coming to Apple Vision Pro — and it might be the best reason to finally buy one, seriously
YouTube has finally launched a native app for Apple Vision Pro, eliminating the Safari workaround and bringing the world’s largest video platform fully into visionOS.
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The Asus Vivobook 16 seems like the ideal budget multitasker at Best Buy
I'm terrible for having multiple apps and websites open at once while I work, so it's about time I get a new laptop - and the Asus Vivobook 16 could be perfect.
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Quordle hints and answers for Friday, February 13 (game #1481)
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 Friday, February 13 (game #712)
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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Microsoft has a plan to toughen Windows 11's defenses — but will it work?
Microsoft is bringing tighter security to Windows 11, including smartphone-style app permissions.
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What we lose when AI starts doing all our thinking at work
AI tools promise easier work, but some experts warn they may also be eroding our sense of challenge, agency, and meaning.
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Anthropic is giving a bunch of Claude's pro-level AI tools to free users
Anthropic has expanded Claude’s free tier with powerful file-creation tools, app integrations and customizable Skills.
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Gemini AI image-maker is now saying no to Disney prompts
Google has begun restricting Disney-related AI prompts after a legal warning from Disney, reshaping what users can create with Gemini and Nano Banana
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Fitbit’s Gemini-powered AI health coach is now rolling out to iOS users
Fitbit has expanded its Google Gemini-powered AI health coach to iOS users.
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The true emotional cost of retiring ChatGPT-4o
The retirement of ChatGPT-4o has triggered an emotional backlash, revealing how deeply people can bond with AI systems.
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iOS 26.3 update just made it a lot easier to switch to Android – here's how
Apple’s iOS 26.3 update makes it easier to switch to Android in just a few taps.
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Apple could defy the RAM crisis with rumored cheaper MacBook
Apple could deploy its affordable MacBook with shipments of 5 to 8 million units – at a price that'll really shift these laptops.
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Can sleep trackers really detect sleep apnea? I tested 3 top models to find out
These sleep trackers claim to be able to detect breathing irregularities as you sleep – so how did they fare when I challenged them to sniff out my diagnosed disorder?
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Sorry, but Jony Ive is wrong about touchscreens in cars — here's why
Jony Ive's new supercar, an all-electric Ferrari Luce, is devoid of touchscreens because Ive doesn't like them, but he might be wrong about the need for them in cars.
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The M5 Pro and M5 Max may be here sooner than you think, but with a surprise
Apple's long-awaited MacBook M5 Pro and M5 Max could be here 'as early as March', but with a surprising change not many may have seen coming.
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Better than flowers - here are my favorite Lego sets from $12.99 that you can build together
Lego sets you can build together!
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow is superb, and it might be coming Netflix
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is superb, and it might be coming Netflix.
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YouTube is coming to Apple Vision Pro — and it might be the best reason to finally buy one, seriously
YouTube has finally launched a native app for Apple Vision Pro, eliminating the Safari workaround and bringing the world’s largest video platform fully into visionOS.
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The Mortuary Assistant director on turning the horror game into a movie
The Mortuary Assistant video game was very special to Jeremiah Kipp, inspiring him to adapt it into a movie.
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ExclusiveNew HBO Max show Neighbors is an A24 first — stream these 'crazy disputes'
New HBO Max show Neighbors looks like the most unhinged TV series of 2026 – but producers claim there’s ‘no conflict for conflict’s sake’.
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The LG G5 OLED TV is the reference model I use to test 4K Blu-rays, and the best time to buy it is right now
As a TV, soundbar and 4K Blu-ray tester, it's important to have a good reference screen - and they don't get much better than the LG G5.
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Cloud gaming on TVs suddenly looks like the future thanks to big changes
With 4K 120Hz arriving on TV cloud gaming and hardware prices rising, maybe you don't need an Xbox or PS5 any more.
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LG's best OLED TVs just got a free update to boost Dolby Vision brightness
LG's coming to brighten your day with its improvements to HDR in the C5 and G5 OLED TVs
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I'm a TV reviewer, and now is a great time to buy 4 of my favorite sets of the year – from bargain LG OLEDs to huge mini-LEDs
If you're thinking of buying a new TV, here are four excellent models we've tested to get you started.
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4 bargain soundbars that will instantly upgrade your TV's built-in sound
Put more boom in your room with these cut-price soundbar deals, including Dolby Atmos options
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I made the switch to 4K Blu-ray and have never looked back — these are the discs I'd recommend above all others
These six 4K UHD Blu-ray discs will make excellent additions to anyone's collection – whether you're new to the format or not.
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There's a new super-cheap, super-small Dolby Atmos surround soundbar in town
Majority's new soundbars are extremely affordable, extremely small, and pretty well-equipped
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Spotify's new About the Song feature is its most useful addition yet, and I love it
Since Spotify launched its About the Song tool, I haven't stopped reading every piece of background information on my favorite albums.
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Sony unveils the WF-1000XM6 earbuds — here's what you need to know
New design, new sound, new features — Sony's changed a lot in its new earbuds
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'A resounding home run' - the Nothing Ear (a) earbuds are some of the best we've tested and they even converted me from being an in-ear headphones skeptic
The Nothing Ear (a) are the earbuds that brought me back to the world of in-ear headphones - and they're not even pricey.
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3 upgrades I want to see in the imminent Sony XM6 flagship earbuds
It’s been nearly three years since the Sony WF-1000XM5; there are some open goals for Sony to improving on in the new version, which it's teasing heavily for a launch this week.
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Is this the dream lossless Dolby Atmos music service for audiophiles?
Grammy-nominated musician and producer Steven Wilson has launched his own high-tech audio platform, for the audiophiles out there.
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Wireless speakers full of phenomenal features that pack a sonic wallop
I test wireless speakers for a living – and based on my hands-on experience, these offer the kind of superb sound and fantastic features you won’t want to miss
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These ultra-cheap wireless earbuds let you play Flappy Bird on the charging case, and it sure is one of the features of all time
Flappy Bird on an earbuds case? These ultra-cheap earbuds come with gaming functionality, and while I’m not convinced it adds value, it is fun…
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Here are the 5 best fitness headphones deals to grab in the Presidents' Day sales now
Presidents' Day is the perfect time to score new fitness headphones to really kick-start your 2026 fitness journey.
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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 are still too expensive for most marathon runners this year, which is why the Garmin Epix Pro represents outrageous value right now
Get the Garmin Epix Pro at 45% off instead of a full-price Garmin Fenix 8.
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Fitbit’s Gemini-powered AI health coach is now rolling out to iOS users
Fitbit has expanded its Google Gemini-powered AI health coach to iOS users.
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'It is never just a photo' — how these stunning Iberian Lynx photos are aiding conservation work
Professional photographer Alexandra Surkova reveals her fascinating journey into wildlife photography, and her passion of photographing Iberian Lynx.
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Just bought the best-selling Sony A7 V? Here are the 9 best lenses for it
I love shooting with the best-selling Sony A7 V – and if you've just bought one, then these are the 9 Sony and third-party lenses I’d recommend to go with it
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Noisy FPV drones are dividing viewer opinion at the Winter Olympics
FPV drones are offering a dramatic new perspective at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but many viewers are labelling them a distraction.
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I found my dream lens – why the Viltrox 35mm F1.2 LAB never leaves my Nikon camera
Viltrox's priciest prime lens is optically incredible, versatile for documentary work, and costs a fraction of proprietary equivalents
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The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots
Roomba's parent brand might have a new Chinese owner, but it's still a 'US-based global consumer robotics company'.
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I tested the budget-friendly Philips Hue Essential smart lights, and they blew me away
If you like the idea of smart lighting but you've been put off by the price, the Philips Hue Essential series could be exactly what you need.
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KitchenAid has revealed its official color of 2026, and it's a breath of minty freshness
Spearmint is a refreshing shade of green with a sandy finish, and it's like licking a mint choc chip ice cream at the beach on a warm summer's day.
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'Satisfying and great-tasting results' — this five-star De'Longhi coffee maker is a spectacular value
The De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo earned full marks in our 2024 review, and it's still an exceptional buy for beginner baristas.
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The best budget gaming PC 2026
Looking to get into PC gaming? I put this guide together to help you find a formidable entry-level rig that won't break the bank.
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The best Shark vacuum cleaners for every home – tried and tested
Whether your priority is powerful suction, a nimble build or advanced features, I've found a Shark vacuum for you.
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The best laptop for kids 2025
Check out our top picks of the best laptops for kids of all ages - whether they're still in school or heading off to college.
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I've tested the best hair stylers on the market – these are my top picks for every budget
These talented multi-stylers managed to make me look put-together, with minimal effort and skill.
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UpdatedThe best Xbox VPNs: top picks based on expert testing to ensure your gaming session is secured without latency issues
Want to level up your Xbox? These Xbox VPNs are the best you can get, expert tested, and easy to use.
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2026
We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the best available options.
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UpdatedThe best wireless speakers, all tested by us — from Apple, JBL, Sonos and more
Looking for the best wireless speaker? These are the top TechRadar-reviewed and approved buys to hear music throughout your home.
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VPN deal of the week: You've got less than a week left to grab ExpressVPN at its lowest-ever price — here's the top ways to save right now
ExpressVPN has dropped its price to become one of the cheapest VPNs available right now. Here's how you can save
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The Asus Vivobook 16 seems like the ideal budget multitasker at Best Buy
I'm terrible for having multiple apps and websites open at once while I work, so it's about time I get a new laptop - and the Asus Vivobook 16 could be perfect.
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Presidents' Day is actually a great time to buy a TV — here are 13 deals that I recommend from Samsung, Sony, and LG
Presidents' Day is the perfect time to buy a new TV, and as TechRadar's deals editor, I've rounded up 11 TVs that I recommend from Samsung, LG, and TCL.
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The Galaxy S26 is looming - and Google is already aggressively price-cutting the Pixel 10 series
The Galaxy S26 series is coming, but here's why you may want to consider the still-excellent Google Pixel 10 series (Hint: they're super cheap right now).
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Here are the 5 best fitness headphones deals to grab in the Presidents' Day sales now
Presidents' Day is the perfect time to score new fitness headphones to really kick-start your 2026 fitness journey.
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Avoid the stress I went through hunting components during the RAM crisis — this pre-built gaming PC with 32GB of DDR5-6000MHz RAM and an RX 9070 XT is a steal
The iBuyPower Presidents' Day sale is here and it features one standout gaming PC that I'd recommend if you want to avoid the stress of finding affordable DDR5 RAM in 2026.
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YouTube is coming to Apple Vision Pro — and it might be the best reason to finally buy one, seriously
YouTube has finally launched a native app for Apple Vision Pro, eliminating the Safari workaround and bringing the world’s largest video platform fully into visionOS.
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Microsoft has a plan to toughen Windows 11's defenses — but will it work?
Microsoft is bringing tighter security to Windows 11, including smartphone-style app permissions.
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H1 update is for Snapdragon X2 laptops only
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H1 is for Snapdragon X2 laptops only — but there's no mention of Nvidia's Arm CPU.
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Discord users are furious about new age verification checks that are coming soon
Discord has announced that it's rolling out age verification checks globally from March, and the decision has sparked fury from many privacy-conscious users.
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Despite the first game's Xbox exclusivity deal, PlayStation is 'still our lead platform' says Squanch Games CEO as High on Life 2 launches this week
Squanch Games CEO Mike Fridley has said releasing High on Life 2 simultaneously on Xbox and PlayStation was a "no-brainer" following the first game's long Xbox exclusivity window.
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I've played thousands of hours on PS5, and these are the DualSense controllers I most want to add to my collection
These lovely DualSense controllers are at the top of my personal wishlist.
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Steam Next Fest kicks off this month, and ZA/UM Studio's next game Zero Parades: For Dead Spies is getting a free demo to try out
ZA/UM Studio has announced that a free demo for Zero Parades: For Dead Spies will be available during Steam Next Fest this month.
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This underrated monitor accessory has made a world of difference to my eyes when gaming and working on my PC
This monitor accessory has reduced my eyestrain immensely, and is one of the most underrated things you can add to a gaming setup
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VPN deal of the week: You've got less than a week left to grab ExpressVPN at its lowest-ever price — here's the top ways to save right now
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Pixel VPN by Google gets a Quick Settings upgrade to boost usability
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VPN use soars in Argentina following anti-piracy blocks – here's what we know
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Surfshark partners with Internews to protect journalists and activists with free VPN access
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Telegram CEO condemns new restrictions in Russia as citizens turn to VPNs to bypass the blocks
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'Simple but dangerous’ – Top VPNs targeted by typosquatting as 14% of fake domains found to be malicious
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ExpressVPN ditches USD-only billing for fixed local rates in major update
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Cursor claims more than 30,000 Nvidia engineers commit 3x more code and make coding 'a lot more fun than it used to be', but is it too good to be true?
Cursor claims Nvidia engineers produce three times more code using AI tools, yet industry observers remain skeptical about the quality and stability of the code.
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World's largest monitor company designed a 4K 48-inch OLED dual-sided smart gaming display with metal feet, a magnetic power socket, and an Alienware-inspired sound system - but who will actually use it?
GP TV introduces dual-sided 4K OLED display combining gaming design, immersive audio, safety features, and uncertain real-world practicality.
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Eureka Ergonomic Axion office chair review
The Axion office chair from Eureka is is a great do-it-all option, suitable for executives and gamers alike
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27 beautiful beige-inspired home office finds for creating your calming, neutral workspace
From champagne beige to stone oat, this is the office furniture, desk accessories, and essential gadgets and decor to create the right vibe.
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