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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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Apple iPhone 18 Pro & Apple iPhone Duo preorders: everything you need to know, including start times, deals, and pricingAre you ready to upgrade? My iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro preorders guide is here to tell you everything you need to know about these stunning new devices.
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iOS 27’s Spatial Reframing AI tool put a ‘random dude’ in Redditor’s photoiOS 27’s Spatial Reframing AI tool generated a non-existent person in a Redditor’s photo.
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'Whoever wins AI, wins!' Trump warns 'traitors and leakers' to 'beware' — claims AI only needs himA stalemate ahead?
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The era of the AI voice scam is here — and we need to be readyA viral voice scam shows that even if you recognize the voice of a friend or loved one, that's no guarantee that it’s really them.
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UpdatedThe best iPad 2026We've tested and ranked the best iPads that you can buy today, from the big-screened iPad Pro to the college-friendly iPad Air.
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iOS 27’s Spatial Reframing AI tool put a ‘random dude’ in Redditor’s photoiOS 27’s Spatial Reframing AI tool generated a non-existent person in a Redditor’s photo.
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The best Apple AirTag sales and deals for September 2026We're rounding up the best Apple AirTag sales so you can find the best online deals for Apple's tracking device.
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This hidden iPadOS 27 setting will make your iPad feel more Mac-like — here's how to enable itI just discovered an iPadOS 27 setting that's changed the way I use my iPad.
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These are the 5 best features arriving on your iPhone with iOS 27From clever new photo tricks to the extended abilities of Siri AI, there's lots to dig into with the new iOS 27 update.
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ExclusiveNeagley will solve the biggest mystery in Reacher history, creator saysReacher spinoff Neagley arrives on Prime Video on September 16 — and it'll solve one of the biggest mysteries we've sat with for years.
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Neagley review: Reacher spinoff has new stories but feels exactly the sameShe might not be part of Reacher season 4, but Neagley now officially has her own spinoff. Yet if you remove her and close your eyes, everything feels the same.
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 9 release date and time on HBO MaxAmazingly, this week introduces the most meta universe yet. But when does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 9 hit HBO Max?
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MobLand season 2 episode 1 release date and time on Paramount+We're mere days away from the Harrigans' chaotic return to the small screen. But when does MobLand season 2 episode 1 arrive on Paramount+?
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ExclusiveLast Seen on Apple TV has emotional storyline ending you won't anticipate, star teasesNew Apple TV series Last Seen has arrived on the streamer — but, if you think you know where its story is going, think again.
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Amazon will fix a Fire TV bug that blocked sideloading apps on older Fire TV SticksA bug that stopped sideloading on older Fire TV models is being fixed, says Amazon.
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Get ready for NFL season at Best Buy — save up to 51% on NFL Sunday Ticket and score big-screen TVs from $229Upgrade and save money on your NFL viewing experience at Best Buy with up to 51% off on NFL Sunday Ticket and deals on big-screen TVs from $229.
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Here are the 5 4K Blu-rays I'm most looking forward to testing in September 2026September means new 4K Blu-rays, and I've picked my top 5 discs I'm most looking forward to testing.
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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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The AirPods 5 are available for preorder at a surprisingly affordable price – and Amazon just surprised us with a first-time discountThe AirPods 5 were just announced last week, and Amazon already has a first-time discount, bringing the already affordable price down to $124.99.
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Spotify adds feature to exclude kids' music from recommendations and WrappedSpotify is giving parents more control, now you can easily exclude your kids favorite music from your taste profile.
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iFi's newest hi-res headphone DAC squeezes into a tiny USB-C-to-earbuds cable — just add IEMsThe iFi Go cable manages to fit a DAC/headphone amp into one small cable, which you can use on your phone or laptop.
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This new free 'bit-perfect' Hi-Res Audio player for Mac was apparently a 'nightmare' to makeYM Pro is a Mac music player that bypasses the system mixer and communicates directly with your DAC
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Samsung's anticipated open-earbuds leak again, this time with a new name and long list of featuresAnother leak has revived interest in Samsung's open-ear headphones, this time suggesting a new name as well as some features which they could have.
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Soundpeats Pop Clip2 review: fantastic open earbuds with one major flawThe SoundPeats Pop Clip 2 sound and fit amazingly, but connection problems let them down.
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Save up to 50% on top-quality waterproofs from Patagonia, Arc'teryx, The North Face and moreDon't get caught out in the rain — there are huge discounts on waterproof jackets from some of my favorite outdoor brands right now.
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Google Fitbit Air's new Health Guardian features rollout is coming soonGoogle is loading its cheapest fitness tracker, the Google Fitbit Air, with premium tools from its Pixel Watch series to stay competitive.
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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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Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS lens reviewSony has unveiled two super-telephoto E-mount prime lenses, the FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS, and they're the lightest of their kind — I've tested them both.
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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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KitchenAid's jewel-like Luminaire Stand Mixer is the most beautiful appliance I've ever seenWith a fluted bowl made from hardened glass, and integrated light, the new Design Series mixer shines like a diamond.
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The AirPods 5 are available for preorder at a surprisingly affordable price – and Amazon just surprised us with a first-time discountThe AirPods 5 were just announced last week, and Amazon already has a first-time discount, bringing the already affordable price down to $124.99.
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Amazon's October Prime Day dates are official — but I'd shop these 15 early deals before the sale startsAmazon has confirmed the dates for its October Prime Day, and the retailer has released early deals - shop my top 15 picks on TVs, appliances, smart home gadgets, and more.
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Meta’s next headset could be what the Quest Pro 2 should have beenMeta’s Project Phoenix has leaked, and it’s what I dreamed it would be.
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Microsoft admits Windows 11 update breaks audio — but it's working on a fixWindows 11 has another nasty bug, and Windows 10 users are saying they're glad they haven't upgraded.
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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 physical edition of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2 is getting limited-time 'textured foil packaging' — here's where to preorder nowOoh, shiny
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Discord not loading? The gaming chat service was down for some usersDiscord was down for some users today.
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Blizzard says designing a StarCraft open-world shooter presents specific challenges in scale and perspective — 'If you're 10 feet tall and you're wearing something that weighs 1,000 pounds, doors are a challenge'Changing StarCraft from a real-time strategy to an open-world shooter came with perspective challenges, but also a simple challenge to do with doors.
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Huawei says its new smartphone chip is entirely free of any US-made componentsHuawei Kirin 9050 Pro backs up US-free claim while touting major performance gains under the hood.
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First ever battle between two autonomous naval drones 'won' by Ukraine thanks to a salvo from a remote weapon turretA Sargan-3000 drone boat has engaged in the first unmanned sea battle with an uncrewed Russian seacraft, and come away the winner.
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