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I touched the iPhone Duo and Apple just solved the foldable crease problemApple's first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, is already an unexpected delight.
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iPhone price hikes — here's the full list of price rises for every modelApple has quietly increased the prices of every iPhone today, from its new iPhone 18 Pro models to older ones like the iPhone 17e. Here's the full list or rises for every capacity.
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5 reasons I want the iPhone Duo more than every Android foldable I’ve tested — even without Face IDApple has equipped the iPhone Duo with some of its most advanced components, while stripping back some staple features — here’s why I still want it on day one.
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Why the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture is its biggest camera upgrade, by a pro photographerApple has put a mechanical aperture in the iPhone camera for the first time — here's how that will impact the user experience of the iPhone 18 Pro and Max models that have the feature.
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Apple Pencil support could be the iPhone Duo’s secret weaponThe new iPhone Duo supports the Apple Pencil, and that means Apple has finally produced an iPhone with a stylus — but would Steve Jobs have approved?
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Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your dayApple may not have read the room on this one, as its always-listening Siri Recaps feature comes at a time when people turn away from AI-powered surveillance wearables.
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Google Health is a grave warning for Apple’s new AI-powered Health appApple’s Health app is getting an AI makeover, and Apple fans are hoping it will avoid the fate of Google Health.
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I tried 5 ways to make ChatGPT flatter with me — here’s what happenedIs AI less sycophantic now? I tried to make ChatGPT flatter, validate and agree with me and was surprised by what it did next.
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Stop letting ChatGPT make choices for you with this promptMaking ChatGPT a decision coach can help you think through difficult choices without handing over the final call.
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ChatGPT Images 2.5 has a noise problemChatGPT Images 2.5 delivers faster, impressively composed pictures, but my tests support users’ complaints of excessive noise
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Thanks to Siri Recaps, your Apple Watch is always listening as you go about your dayApple may not have read the room on this one, as its always-listening Siri Recaps feature comes at a time when people turn away from AI-powered surveillance wearables.
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iPhone 18 Pro battery upgrades and a Pro Max spec tweak revealedBigger batteries than last year, though there are variations in the modem you get depending on where you live.
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Google Health is a grave warning for Apple’s new AI-powered Health appApple’s Health app is getting an AI makeover, and Apple fans are hoping it will avoid the fate of Google Health.
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I really, really want the iPhone Duo, but at $2,000, I just can't go there — and I'm left wondering who willThe iPhone Duo is Apple’s most exciting phone in years, but I’m wondering who is actually going to buy it.
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I've rounded up the best iPhone Duo cases to keep Apple's debut foldable protected from scrapes and cracksDon't scrimp on your Duo case — these covers are all from respected brands your can trust.
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Reacher season 4 episode 8 release date and time on Prime VideoThe political espionage plot reaches its dramatic conclusion this week. But, when does Reacher season 4 episode 8 arrive on Prime Video?
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The big streaming platforms now cost you $702 a year more than 5 years ago — here are the culpritsStreaming prices are constantly going up, but this report shows which platforms are the biggest culprits.
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Ghost Rider: what we know about the new Marvel movie starring Ryan GoslingGhost Rider is one of three MCU movies confirmed for 2028 — this is what we know about it so far.
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Think you're a horror expert? Challenge yourself to my terrifyingly tricky Friday the 13th quiz ahead of Crystal Lake's premiere on PeacockPeacock's Crystal Lake series arrives next month, but how much do you know about the original Friday the 13th series?
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Lanterns episode 5 release date and launch time: when does it come out?Titled 'Lights Out', here's when the fifth episode of Lanterns will premiere where you live.
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LG is facing criticism over its data gathering — here's the expert takeLG has defended the data collection that happens on its TVs, saying its standard industry practice — but is that right?
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Valerion VisionMaster Max review: a stunning pro-level projector challenged by newer, cheaper modelsThe Valerion VisionMaster Max is a high-end projector providing exceptional visual quality. But its high price opens it up to competition.
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Our TV experts say this is the best budget OLED TV of 2026 — and the 65-inch model just hit its lowest price everThe LG B6 is the best budget OLED TV of 2026, and the 65-inch model just dropped to a record-low price of $1,1199.99 which is an incredible deal.
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UpdatedThe best soundbars for all budgetsFrom budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.
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Sorry, 4K Blu-ray fans — Panasonic's players just got a price hikePanasonic has increased the price of its Blu-ray players in the US, although some retailers still have stock at the previous price
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I’m a trained TV calibrator, and here are the best TVs you can buy in 2026Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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UpdatedLG TVs collect far more data on you than you'd expect, says new report, and it's got the receiptsA new investigation says that LG TVs collect and transmit much more information than customers might expect.
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EarbudsI spent months with the only wireless earphones geared towards heavy metal music and this is what I learnedThe Heavys H1E True Wireless Earbuds (largely) translate the metal-first sound of the company's H1H headphones, but glitchy software and off-kilter balancing make them hard to recommend wholesale
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The JBL Live 680NC review: these headphones may sound good, but the stamina and litany of features are the star of the showThe JBL Live 680NC are almost a budget set at $150, plus they sound pretty good, come with a ridiculous amount of features and a long, long battery life.
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IKEA's cheap new Bluetooth speaker has Spotify Tap and stereo pairingThe IKEA Badkruka Bluetooth speaker brings with it easy Spotify integration, stereo pairing, and EQ settings.
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Have a playlist that's full of memories? Qobuz and iFi want to hear it for World Alzheimer's Month, and you could win an elite 5-star DACMusic streaming service Qobuz and hi-fi tech maker iFi have teamed up for World Alzheimer's Month with a competition.
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Apple's all-new AirPods 5 bring 'the industry's best Active Noise Cancellation' to an open-ear design — and the price is surprisingly lowApple unveiled the AirPods 5 at the September Apple Event, and the earbuds offer incredible value, with a preorder price of just $129/£119.
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Apple's big AirPods 5 launch event might be over, but its most anticipated headphones may well arrive later this monthRumors point to the Beats 360 releasing later in September, thanks to a recent firmware update to the cans.
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AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging are like a greatest hits rollout of AirPods Pro — just without the hearing health or heart-rate modulesIt's like Apple execs went into a meeting and someone said, 'Let's just let them pick what they want to pay for'
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Google Health is a grave warning for Apple’s new AI-powered Health appApple’s Health app is getting an AI makeover, and Apple fans are hoping it will avoid the fate of Google Health.
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I rode Volkswagen's ‘world’s safest e-bike’ at IFA 2026I love Volkswagen's glasses and radar, but the helmet looks a bit silly, doesn’t it?
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Some of the best budget running headphones just got a big discount on Amazon — save $70 on the Shokz OpenRun ProDon't pay for the expensive new model, as the original Shokz OpenRun Pro are still an excellent pair of bone conduction headphones — and they're now $70 off on Amazon.
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Godox C100 review: a cheap camera and light meter that misses the mark on both countsDifficult to use, and producing middling imagery, the C100 isn't quite what I hoped.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 review: still the selfie king, now with a self-timerThe Instax Mini 13 is Fujifilm's 2026 update to its entry-level instant camera series, offering a fresh look, useful self-timer feature, and a handy angle adjuster on the strap.
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98.6% of US-based respondents reject the FCC's 'military-grade' drone banIt's easy to see why the response to the proposed US ban has been so overwhelmingly negative
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Potensic Atom 3 review: the best DJI drone alternative I've flown so farPotensic's Atom 3 is its best beginner drone yet, and a true DJI alternative. However, the DJI Lito X1 makes life tough for any challenger, offering obstacle avoidance at a new-low price point.
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I've seen 2027's new robot vacuums — here are 3 major trends set to level-up their cleaningNext year's bots are leveling up in three big ways.
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These three effortless coffee makers are my top picks for beginnersCoffee-making doesn't have to be complicated or expensive — these three beginner-friendly machines makes it both affordable and easy.
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IKEA home office trends for fall 2026: matcha green and bright brass storage and accessoriesTransform your home office with energizing shades of green and gold, to add a touch of class and help you focus as the days get shorter.
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Eyeing the new Philips Hue Screen Sync? Philips Smart Lighting just launched a cheaper alternativePhilips Smart Lighting has launched a system that's more affordable than the Philips Hue Screen Sync, and comes with a light strip in the box.
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Verizon launches iPhone 18 Pro preorders with two ways to save — get a device included, plus an Apple Watch AND iPadThe iPhone 18 Pro is now up for preorder at Verizon with some tempting deals — here's how to get the biggest saving possible.
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Apple iPhone 18 Duo preorders: everything you need to know, including start times, deals, and pricingAre you ready to upgrade? My iPhone Duo preorders guide is here to tell you everything you need to know about these stunning new devices.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro preorders are live at T-Mobile with up to $1,200 off in savings — yep, enough to get a device includedT-Mobile’s iPhone 18 Pro deals keep pace with rivals, but one offer stands out for most people today.
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Today's Apple iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max deals include big discounts — I'm rounding up the best preorder promotions right hereReady to upgrade? Here are all the best iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max deals to preorder today.
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This is a gaming laptop I'd actually buy with my own cash — an RTX 5070 graphics card and 32GB of RAM for well under $1,400This Gigabyte gaming laptop proves you can still get great specs without spending over $1,500.
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I don’t love camera-less glasses, but RayNeo iO might finally get it rightRayNeo's iO camera-free smart glasses boast an AI-agnostic version of the Siri Recap feature coming to Apple Watch — and I’m not sure if I love or hate it.
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Even Realities G2 smart glasses show the limits of speaker- and camera-free framesStylish but inconsistent
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The first images of Meta's Project Phoenix mixed reality headset leakWe've got our first proper look at Meta Project Phoenix and the headset looks more like a pair of smart glasses.
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Bluetooth is absolutely awful on Windows 11, but Microsoft is finally pushing out updates to fix itWindows 11's Bluetooth is full of bugs, and has been for years, but Microsoft is finally turning its attention towards more of its issues.
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Drakong Challenger review: a budget controller with premium performanceThe Drakong Challenger may be light on features, light on the scales, and light on your wallet — but it hits hard where it counts.
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ArenaNet says Guild Wars 3's new momentum system creates a 'seamless sense of movement you'd expect to see in an action game' by connecting all movement and combat abilities to create 'fluid movement'ArenaNet has revealed more about Guild Wars 3's new momentum system, a feature that blends all actions and combat abilities to ensure constant "fluid" movement.
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A Diablo 5 new class has already been revealed with the Plague Knight being 'a walking death' across the battlefield — while two returning classes have also been confirmedA new class, The Plague Knight, will head up the largest ever roster of classes in a Diablo game.
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The tone of Diablo 5 is 'really doubling down on darkness' say the devs — 'I think that's really the tone, the atmosphere'Diablo 5 devs say that doubling down on the darkness of Diablo 4 is the way to go to set the scene for Diablo 5.
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Microsoft is working with the American Federation of Teachers to work out how best to use AI in the classroomAmerican teaching federations establish “legally enforceable protections” with Microsoft to ensure the National AI Safety & Privacy Standard.
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Anthropic 'formalizes' Fermat's Last Theorem like never before using Claude — but it still took 11 days to write outAnthropic says Claude formalized Andrew Wiles’ proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem in 11 days, producing 13 million lines of Lean code.
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Prusa CORE One+ INDX 8-Tool 3D printer reviewThe Prusa CORE One+ Gen 2 INDX 8T is the 3D printer I've been waiting for: an 8-tool-changer that uses clever coloring technology to get advanced combinations.
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Exclusive‘I did not foresee at all the social-media application, nor its impact on society': Inventor of the CMOS-based image sensor on how a technology designed to take photos in space has changed the way we view the worldThe camera-on-a-chip changed the way we view the world
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