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The 25 best gadgets we saw at CES 2026
From smart home to home theater to fitness to gaming to laptops – here's the tech you need to know this year.
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The 11 biggest tech trends of 2026, according to CES 2026
CES 2026 is over, but what have we learned? A lot actually – here are the biggest trends that will likely dominate the tech world for the next twelve months.
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CES 2026 had a surprising phone presence — here are 5 of my top picks
Looks like smartphones are back on the menu at CES 2026: from the Galaxy TriFold to a BlackBerry-style throwback.
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The best projectors of CES 2026: brighter portables, big-screen gaming, and a Dolby Atmos home theater on wheels
CES has become a reliable venue for new projectors, and these were the six most promising models I saw on the show floor.
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Meet IXI – the amazing eyeglasses with autofocus lenses
IXI's eyeglasses automatically change their focus depending on what you're looking at it. Here's how it works.
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“Everything we have done is still part of the system” — Lego on Smart Bricks
After eight years in development, Lego’s Smart Play system brings custom silicon, sensing, and responsiveness to a familiar form: the Smart Brick. To unpack what that means for the future of physical play, TechRadar spoke with Julia Goldin, Lego’s Chief Product & Marketing Officer, and Tom Donaldson, Head of the Creative Play Lab, at CES 2026.
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I used Meta’s Neural Band to control a car’s screen in a Garmin concept, and it kind of rocked, but not just for the gestures
I tried Meta’s Neural Band inside Garmin’s Unified Cabin car concept, showing how gesture controls could shape future in-car experiences.
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CES 2026The 5 best gadgets IKEA announced at CES 2026 – including a smart version of my favorite lamp
The Varmblixt smart lamp was just the start - here are the 5 best things IKEA unveiled at CES 2026.
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TechRadar Pro, Residential Systems, and TWICE announce CES Picks 2026 winners
See which companies took home this year's awards!
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I tried headphones that twist into a Bluetooth speaker, and I loved them
It's all about the execution with the TDM Neo — and the 200-hour battery life doesn't hurt either
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The 5 best smart glasses from CES 2026, including the first with HDR10
We got 20-26 vision at CES this year thanks to the five best smart glasses announced at the show
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CES 2026Forget the RAM crisis: the best laptops of CES 2026 have made me excited for the future
We've spent the week at CES 2026 in Las Vegas checking out the future of laptops – and these are the most exciting products we've seen.
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I flew the Star Wars Death Star trench run on the Sphere in a Lego X-Wing — and nothing else comes close
Lego turned the Sphere into a brick-built Death Star, and I got to fly the iconic Star Wars trench run across its massive exterior screen from a life-size, partially brick-built X-Wing parked nearby
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Canon EOS R6 Mark III review: sensible, safe, but a complete upgrade for hybrid shooters
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III takes the fight to Sony and Nikon with an impressive range of upgrades for both video and stills.
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Leica Q3 Monochrom review: a top digital camera for black-and-white photography purists
Leica's third premium compact Q3 model – the new Q3 Monochrom – follows the original Q3 and the Q3 43, ditching the sensor's color array filter in favor of optimized black and white-only images.
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A Thousand Blows season 2 review: a period drama with harsh historical truths
A Thousand Blows season 2 returns to Disney+ and Hulu, and this time, it's an even tougher fight for survival.
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People We Meet on Vacation review: is the Netflix version better than the book?
Fans of the original novel will spot some major differences, but People We Meet on Vacation lands on Netflix with all the feel-good romance we could want.
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I've got wide feet and struggle to find good running shoes — but these Altra shoes with unique lacing system are a supremely comfortable all rounder
Altra's Timp 5 Boa trail running shoe feature a unique lacing system for easy micro adjustments, and a supremely comfortable fit with wide toe box
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Tribit PocketGo review: an ultra-compact yet flawed Bluetooth speaker
I reviewed a cheap alternative to JBL’s smallest Bluetooth speaker — is it worth buying?
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Hands on: HP EliteBook X G2i
We get hands on with the HP EliteBook X G2i – a premium ultra-lightweight business laptop from HP using the latest new Intel CPU.
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Apple’s best ever ‘one more thing’ moments.
Apple’s “one more thing” phrase means a secret product is coming. Here are the best examples.
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This could be the date when you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S26
We've heard rumors about a February launch for the Galaxy S26 series, but it might not go on sale right away.
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Verizon's incredible New Year deals offer up to four iPhone 17 Pros for free - but for how much longer?
Don't miss your chance to score last year's best Verizon iPhone deals before they expire for good.
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Google Photos might soon give you more control over your backups
It looks as though a scheduling feature could be introduced to Google Photos in the near future.
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CES 20265 best phone accessories of CES 2026 — from the practical to the weird
Loads of exciting smartphone accessories were announced at CES 2026, and these are the very best of them.
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Key upgrades for the Apple iPhone Air 2 are rumored
A fresh report suggests we'll get improvements in cameras, battery life, and screen brightness on the next model.
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New Year, new (cheap) phone plan - this Mint Mobile deal gets you a full year of unlimited data for just $15/mo
Mint Mobile's still offering a full year of unlimited data for just $15/mo - don't miss this incredible deal before it vanishes for good.
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Quordle hints and answers for Monday, January 12 (game #1449)
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 Monday, January 12 (game #680)
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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Apple’s best ever ‘one more thing’ moments.
Apple’s “one more thing” phrase means a secret product is coming. Here are the best examples.
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1667, Sunday, January 11
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, January 11 (game #1448)
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 Sunday, January 11 (game #679)
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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CES 2026Asus primes us for integrated graphics making discrete GPUs irrelevant
Ready for integrated graphics to take over from discrete GPUs? Asus believes 'it's just a matter of time' now.
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Apple’s best ever ‘one more thing’ moments.
Apple’s “one more thing” phrase means a secret product is coming. Here are the best examples.
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Key upgrades for the Apple iPhone Air 2 are rumored
A fresh report suggests we'll get improvements in cameras, battery life, and screen brightness on the next model.
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UpdatedThe best tablet 2026
The best tablets come from Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus, and we've tested them all so we can recommend the best slate for your needs and budget.
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iOS 26 adoption on iPhones is staggeringly low – here are 3 reasons why
iOS 26 is seemingly proving very unpopular, and Liquid Glass could be a big part of the reason why.
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New movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in January 2026
New movies are going to arrive weekly throughout 2026 – these are the biggest ones to look out for.
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ExclusiveBilly Bob Thornton on 'difficult' Sam Elliott scenes in Landman season 2
Father-son relationships have been the backbone of Landman season 2, but as episode 9 drops this week, Tommy and T.L. are transforming into something special.
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Emily in Paris season 6: everything we know about the Netflix show's return
Netflix has officially renewed Emily in Paris season 6 — here's everything we know so far about the next installment.
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The Boyfriend season 2 episodes 1-6 release date and time on Netflix
It's been a whole year since Netflix's surprise dating show hit first aired, and now it's back. But when do the first batch of The Boyfriend season 2 episodes drop?
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“Everything we have done is still part of the system” — Lego on Smart Bricks
An inside look at how Smart Bricks expand Lego’s system without replacing physical play
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A Thousand Blows season 2 review: a period drama with harsh historical truths
A Thousand Blows season 2 returns to Disney+ and Hulu, and this time, it's an even tougher fight for survival.
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CES 2026The 5 TVs from CES 2026 I'm most excited to test, including LG and Samsung OLED and RGB TVs
CES 2026 saw a lot of big announcements in the TV world, but I've picked the five top models from the show that I want to try out in 2026.
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The best projectors of CES 2026: brighter portables, big-screen gaming, and a Dolby Atmos home theater on wheels
CES has become a reliable venue for new projectors, and these were the six most promising models I saw on the show floor.
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I tried a shockingly affordable 9.2.6-channel Dolby Atmos surround soundbar
This elite soundbar offers real side surrounds and huge bass for smaller spaces, and with an astounding early bird price
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Samsung warns of TV price hikes as AI eats all the chips
‘No company is immune to its impact’: Samsung warns the ongoing DRAM shortage will mean pricier TVs
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The best soundbars I heard at CES 2026
CES 2026 showcased a handful of interesting soundbars, including the LG H7, the first model with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect support
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The 25 best gadgets we saw at CES 2026
From smart home to home theater to fitness to gaming to laptops – here's the tech you need to know this year.
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The 7 best TVs of CES 2026, from brighter OLEDs to giant next-gen RGB TVs
CES 2026 is a showcase for new TV tech, with RGB mini-LED models from a range of brands looking to bring the fight to OLED's picture quality dominance
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WiiM VS Sonos – which Wi-Fi speaker offers the best sound?
I tested the WiiM Sound and Sonos Era 100 side by side to see which offers the best sound.
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Just days after Ikea launched its cute cube speakers, this bookshelf option fits your flatpack furniture even better
The Eversolo SE100 is designed with Ikea furniture in mind, but with more sonic prowess than Ikea’s own speakers.
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The best turntables you can buy: top record players for all budgets
The best record player is just a few clicks away, whether you're a vinyl veteran or a turntable newbie – and every one is TechRadar tested and approved.
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UpdatedThe best MP3 players and hi-res audio players
Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.
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Soundpeats' new multi-driver earbuds want to beat the best, and I got five on it
Soundpeats' Aura Nebula features a five-driver design for a temptingly low price
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Bose shows Sonos and Spotify how it's done — shutting down servers won't shut down your old SoundTouch speakers
Sonos take note: Bose is shutting down its older SoundTouch speakers' servers, but rather than brick them, the audio giant wants to help you keep using them
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I tried headphones that twist into a Bluetooth speaker, and I loved them
It's all about the execution with the TDM Neo — and the 200-hour battery life doesn't hurt either
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5 things I like about the Hydrow Wave smart rowing machine — and 2 I don't
A fantastic smart rowing machine that'll work for just about anyone, providing they can pay the premium.
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Meet IXI – the amazing eyeglasses with autofocus lenses
IXI's eyeglasses automatically change their focus depending on what you're looking at it. Here's how it works.
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The older but still excellent Garmin Vivoactive 5 tumbles to a record-low price on Amazon
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 crashes to $184.99 at Amazon, making it an excellent buy if you're after a cheap running watch.
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Canon EOS R6 Mark III review: sensible, safe, but a complete upgrade for hybrid shooters
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III takes the fight to Sony and Nikon with an impressive range of upgrades for both video and stills.
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Leica Q3 Monochrom review: a top digital camera for black-and-white photography purists
Leica's third premium compact Q3 model – the new Q3 Monochrom – follows the original Q3 and the Q3 43, ditching the sensor's color array filter in favor of optimized black and white-only images.
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UpdatedThe best video cameras, based on in-depth testing
Looking for the best video camera? I've ranked all of the finest options you can buy today, based on our team's expert in-depth testing.
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DJI isn't the only drone maker hit by new US laws – the world's first waterproof selfie drone could be next
It's not just DJI that's targeted by the US government's new rules on foreign-made drones – they look likely to send the promising HoverAir Aqua drone to Davey Jones' locker too.
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CES 2026Ecovacs wants to make self-clean window-bots happen, but I don't think they're going to happen
I'm not sure my window bot really needs its own tiny washing machine.
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CES 2026The 5 best gadgets IKEA announced at CES 2026 – including a smart version of my favorite lamp
The Varmblixt smart lamp was just the start - here are the 5 best things IKEA unveiled at CES 2026.
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‘Gemini can't possibly be this stupid' – Google's smart home issues continue
Users who've made the jump to Gemini on their smart home are reporting several issues with functionality.
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CES 2026Segway's new compact lawnbot will treat your yard with the care it deserves
Segway Navimow claims its new bot can create perfect stripes without ever getting stuck or churning up your lawn.
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UpdatedThe best video cameras, based on in-depth testing
Looking for the best video camera? I've ranked all of the finest options you can buy today, based on our team's expert in-depth testing.
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UpdatedThe best Android tablets 2026
The best Android tablets, from the affordable and powerful OnePlus Pad to the supreme Galaxy Tab S with everything in between, we can recommend an Android tablet for every budget.
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The best turntables you can buy: top record players for all budgets
The best record player is just a few clicks away, whether you're a vinyl veteran or a turntable newbie – and every one is TechRadar tested and approved.
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UpdatedThe best MP3 players and hi-res audio players
Looking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.
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UpdatedThe best tablet 2026
The best tablets come from Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus, and we've tested them all so we can recommend the best slate for your needs and budget.
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UpdatedThe best Android phones 2025
Our top picks for the best Android phones for every kind of user, from mobile photographers to budget buyers to foldable fans.
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.
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Verizon's incredible New Year deals offer up to four iPhone 17 Pros for free - but for how much longer?
Don't miss your chance to score last year's best Verizon iPhone deals before they expire for good.
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Here are 15 TV deals for watching the Super Bowl that I recommend — $1,000 off 4K, QLED and OLED TVs
If you're looking for a new TV for the Super Bowl, I've listed my top 15 recommendations, which include deals on best-rated 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs.
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New Year, new (cheap) phone plan - this Mint Mobile deal gets you a full year of unlimited data for just $15/mo
Mint Mobile's still offering a full year of unlimited data for just $15/mo - don't miss this incredible deal before it vanishes for good.
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The older but still excellent Garmin Vivoactive 5 tumbles to a record-low price on Amazon
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 crashes to $184.99 at Amazon, making it an excellent buy if you're after a cheap running watch.
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Best Buy just launched a weekend sale — clearance prices from Apple, Samsung, HP, and Fitbit
Best Buy just launched a huge weekend sale with clearance prices on best-selling TVs, headphones, and laptops, and Apple devices - here's everything I recommend buying.
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Who needs Black Friday? The AirPods Pro 3 plummet to a record-low price again
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 have dropped back to their lowest-ever price of $199.99 at Amazon.
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The 5 best smart glasses from CES 2026, including the first with HDR10
We got 20-26 vision at CES this year thanks to the five best smart glasses announced at the show
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Windows 11 26H1 confirmed for Snapdragon X2 laptops, other PCs won't get it
Windows 11 26H1 is confirmed as exclusively for Snapdragon X2 laptops – other PCs will have to wait for 26H2 later this year.
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Even Realities' new display smart glasses take a minimalist approach that rivals could learn from
I took the Even G2 display smart glasses for a test drive, and I was impressed with their simplicity, style, and power.
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Sick of Microslop? New Linux distro could win over Windows 11 haters
Does the future belong to Linux? It's way too early to call that, but the new Loss32 project should make Microsoft sit up and take notice.
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Sony Inzone E9 in-ear gaming headphones review: wired earbuds perfect for FPS games
Perfect for Arc Raiders?
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, January 12 (game #946)
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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Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition review: this intergalactic adventure shines on Nintendo Switch 2
Star Wars Outlaws is a must-play game for fans of the galaxy far, far away and it holds up impressively well in its Gold Edition release for Nintendo Switch 2.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, January 11 (game #945)
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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"Americans should be concerned" – digital rights experts respond to the US withdrawal from internet freedom organization
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Roblox rolls out mandatory age verification for chat features globally
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Cloudflare and La Liga's conflict deepens as piracy legal battle continues
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"I have never seen such a thing in my life" – Iran completely shuts down the internet amid protests, Starlink also affected
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VPN users under siege in Jammu and Kashmir as authorities issue a 2-month ban – here's what we know
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US withdraws from internet freedom bodies it deems "wasteful, ineffective and harmful"
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AI, age verification and censorship: how the VPN industry tackled 2025's biggest issues – and what it plans to do next
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CES 2026Asus slaps GoPro branding on ProArt Ryzen AI Max+ 395 laptop and gives it a new design and new hotkey — howeve everything else sadly remains the same
Asus releases ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 with visual tweaks, a hotkey, an OLED display, and a rugged design, while the core hardware remains unchanged.
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Marinamantra Flow standing desk review
The Marinamantra Flow is a premium minimalist standing desk for those who want a calm and simple workspace. It may be a first generation model, but it’s got a lot of things going right.
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The ultimate mobile office loadout: Turn your backpack into a mobile HQ with the pro-grade gear you need to work absolutely anywhere
Here's everything you need to stay productive when working on the go.
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CES 2026Exclusive: Lexar debuts mysterious AI grade stick form factor that promises hot swap, blazing speeds — and no, I've got absolutely no clue how much it costs and whether device vendors will actually use it
Lexar debuts a hot-swappable AI-Grade Storage Stick at CES 2026, promising blazing speeds, flexibility, and uncertain adoption by manufacturers.
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