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ReviewAcer Aspire 16 AI review: a sleek and portable large laptop, but the advanced features don’t live up to their promise
The Acer Aspire 16 AI certainly looks like a premium laptop — but how does it perform?
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Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC | C review: a perfectly portable prime with a fast aperture for city and night shots
Is this the ultimate lens for super-wide city and night shots?
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Klipsch Flexus Core 100 review: a commendable, compact Dolby Atmos soundbar
Want a Dolby Atmos soundbar but short on space? This model from Klipsch could be the ideal solution.
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Wandrd PRVKE V4 review: who says camera bags can't be stylish?
My month-long test of the stylish Wandrd PRVKE V4 camera bag covers the mid-size 21L version.
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Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Art review: prime lens killer
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Art builds on the success of the 18-35mm f/1.8 which made its debut back in 2013 and improves on it in virtually every way.
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I watched all of Wonder Man on Disney+ — and the new Marvel TV show deserves a standing ovation for breaking the MCU mould
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley are a pitch-perfect pair in Wonder Man, Marvel's terrific new tragicomedy.
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Onyx Boox Go 7 review: one of the best Android-powered ereaders to date
The Boox Go 7 is a fantastic Kindle Oasis replacement, with excellent performance and a long feature list – but it will cost you.
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Verizon issues refunds as Boston users are locked out of key TV channels
Verizon customers in Boston have been given refunds as major TV channels continue to be unavailable.
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The Galaxy Z TriFold finally has a US price and launch date
Samsung’s ambitious triple-folding phone is finally priced in the US. The Galaxy Z TriFold launches on January 30 for $2,899 and unfolds into a 10-inch AMOLED display.
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This one Apple Maps setting will ensure you never lose your car again
Apple Maps can automatically locate your parked car, even if you don’t remember where you left it.
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Apple once again puts Android to shame – it just updated the 12-year-old iPhone 5S to set a new record
Apple has just updated some ancient handsets, ensuring they stay functional for longer.
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These 7 hidden iOS features have transformed how I use my iPhone
Whether you want to block out the world, hide your apps, or just get things done faster, these tools should help.
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The new AirTag has a louder voice and better range — which could change the game
Apple finally updates its Apple AirTags with new components for better range, sound, and findability.
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'After years of waiting, iPhone users deserve nothing less': 5 things Gemini-powered Siri needs to do to save Apple from AI irrelevance
Siri has been the iPhone’s biggest frustration for years, but a massive new partnership between Apple and Google is about to change that.
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Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, January 28 (game #1465)
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 Wednesday, January 28 (game #696)
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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AMD could minimize RAM price hike pain by bundling its CPUs and DDR5 memory
An official collaboration between AMD, V-Color and Cooler Master hints at more possible bundle deals in the future.
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This one Apple Maps setting will ensure you never lose your car again
Apple Maps can automatically locate your parked car, even if you don’t remember where you left it.
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ReviewAcer Aspire 16 AI review: a sleek and portable large laptop, but the advanced features don’t live up to their promise
The Acer Aspire 16 AI certainly looks like a premium laptop — but how does it perform?
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1683, Tuesday, January 27
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Here are 3 of the weirdest new PC cases, including one that cloaks itself
A DIY project for a PC that's turned on by inserting a coin, and a case that can go from opaque to transparent at the touch of a button.
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This one Apple Maps setting will ensure you never lose your car again
Apple Maps can automatically locate your parked car, even if you don’t remember where you left it.
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These 7 hidden iOS features have transformed how I use my iPhone
Whether you want to block out the world, hide your apps, or just get things done faster, these tools should help.
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The new AirTag has a louder voice and better range — which could change the game
Apple finally updates its Apple AirTags with new components for better range, sound, and findability.
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'After years of waiting, iPhone users deserve nothing less': 5 things Gemini-powered Siri needs to do to save Apple from AI irrelevance
Siri has been the iPhone’s biggest frustration for years, but a massive new partnership between Apple and Google is about to change that.
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The M5 MacBook Pro may be a wiser upgrade than the rumored OLED MacBook Pro
Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro could be a risky, expensive option. Opting for the M5 model might be a safer bet.
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The new trailer for Tuner doesn't look like it'll be a predictable heist movie
Leo Woodall stars in this new thriller about a piano tuner turned criminal, and I already think it's a genius concept.
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The Testaments release date and everything about The Handmaid's Tale sequel
Turns out, The Handmaid's Tale was only half the horror story. Sequel The Testaments lands on Hulu on April 8, so here's everything we know so far.
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ExclusiveNew DC movie and The Wrecking Crew 2 could come from Blue Beetle director
Blue Beetle was the DC movie that never fulfilled its full potential. But with the director now behind the new Prime Video movie The Wrecking Crew, there's a good chance we'll see a return to both.
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5 great movies to stream for free this week (January 26)
Prey is one of the five great movies I recommend streaming for free this week.
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UpdatedAll the ways you can get an Apple TV free trial
You can still get an Apple TV free trial – here are all the ways you can try out Apple's streaming service.
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RGB TVs are a huge danger to OLED TVs, and that's good news for OLED fans
OLED TVs have been uniquely good in mid-range price bracket for years without changing much, but now they'll have to really shift to combat the RGB TV threat, and we're the winners.
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The weird free 4K TV, Telly, is off to both a very bad and very good start
Telly isn't doing the big numbers it promised, but thousands of US owners are still enjoying free 4K TVs
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The LG B5 OLED offers 'serious bang for your buck' — and Best Buy just slashed it to a record-low of $549.99 for a limited time
Grab the entry-level LG B5 OLED, which offers excellent picture quality and is fantastic for gaming, at its lowest-ever price in Best Buy's latest 48-hour flash sale.
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Samsung's new brighter OLED TV tech is great, but it won't dominate LG yet
Samsung's QD-OLED TVs are only going to get brighter, but still aren't taking over the OLED market – there seems to be a clear reason why.
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Klipsch Flexus Core 100 review: a commendable, compact Dolby Atmos soundbar
Want a Dolby Atmos soundbar but short on space? This model from Klipsch could be the ideal solution.
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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from ChatGPT to OLED TVs
Here's the top news stories from Sony, LG, Spotify and more for January 24, 2026.
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It might sound strange, but The Matrix is actually a happy movie — rewatch it to shake off the January blues
With action that's still scintillating today, and a good triumph over evil, The Matrix is actually a great 'feel-good' movie.
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Neil Young gives his music to Greenland residents for free, wiping it from Amazon in the process
Neil Young is standing in solidarity with Greenland by offering his music to residents for free, and he also had some things to say about Bezos.
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YouTube Music has finally rolled out a queue syncing tool it needed years ago
YouTube Music users can now pick up where they left off across Android and iOS devices, but Apple Music has yet to do the same.
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Majority's new Bluetooth speakers give big JBL vibes — but for way cheaper
Majority launches four new portable speakers with rugged good looks
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The best wired headphones, all tested by TechRadar's audio experts
We pick out the best wired headphones for big audio upgrades, no matter how much you want to spend.
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UpdatedThe best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, all tested by experts
The best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing
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This hidden feature I found makes it much easier sculpt your Wi-Fi speaker’s sound
This lesser-known feature for wireless speakers is the sound-shaping skill I’ve subconsciously spent years longing for.
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WiiM Sound Lite vs Sonos Era 100 — can this spacious-sounding, hi-res speaker topple the champ?
I pit WiiM’s Lite Wi-Fi speaker against the Sonos Era 100, but which will come out on top: spacious sound or outrageous bass?
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Health & Fitness
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Casio's affordable 'Casino Royale' M-Edition watch brings serious Leica camera vibes
The Casio M-Edition watch provides Leica M-Series camera aesthetics for an affordable price
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'Garmin actually want their devices to break in these labs' I went to Garmin's closely guarded Kansas HQ to find out why its watches are so expensive
From brutal stress tests to a robot-run warehouse, here’s what surprised me 'behind the scenes' at Garmin’s home in Kansas City.
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Strava's finally given Apple Watch users a WorkOutdoors-style feature they've been missing in the Workout app for years
Strava users on Apple Watch can now follow pre-generated routes while recording a workout, just like the native Garmin feature.
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The DJI Avata 2 is 'the easy option' for getting into FPV drones — and right now this highly-rated model is at a record-low price
Looking to get into FPV drones? The DJI Avata 2 is a superb option for beginners, and right now Amazon has a range of record-low prices on a range of combos.
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Casio's affordable 'Casino Royale' M-Edition watch brings serious Leica camera vibes
The Casio M-Edition watch provides Leica M-Series camera aesthetics for an affordable price
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These authentic Chinese M-mount lenses for Leica cameras are gaining quite the reputation
In a first video interview, Light Lens Lab founder talks remaking classic Leica lenses and his plans for future projects – it's a video that Leica fans will want to watch.
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Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC | C review: a perfectly portable prime with a fast aperture for city and night shots
Is this the ultimate lens for super-wide city and night shots?
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UpdatedThe best smart thermostat 2026: the easy way to make your heating more efficient
We've tested the best smart thermostats from top brands to find the smartest ways to heat and cool your home.
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UpdatedThe best smart switch 2026: buttons and dimmers for all your smart home devices
Our roundup of expert-tested smart switches to give you maximum control over your smart home tech.
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UpdatedThe best Nespresso machines 2026: barista-recommended capsule coffee makers tested and rated
Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines tested and recommended by an SCA-certified barista.
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KitchenAid trends for 2026: give your kitchen an upgrade with smart accessories and attachments from just $9
Add a splash of color to your cooking space with bright and cheery accessories for your favorite stand mixer.
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UpdatedThe best smart thermostat 2026: the easy way to make your heating more efficient
We've tested the best smart thermostats from top brands to find the smartest ways to heat and cool your home.
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UpdatedThe best smart switch 2026: buttons and dimmers for all your smart home devices
Our roundup of expert-tested smart switches to give you maximum control over your smart home tech.
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UpdatedThe best Nespresso machines 2026: barista-recommended capsule coffee makers tested and rated
Nespresso Original and Vertuo machines tested and recommended by an SCA-certified barista.
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The best wired headphones, all tested by TechRadar's audio experts
We pick out the best wired headphones for big audio upgrades, no matter how much you want to spend.
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UpdatedThe best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets, all tested by experts
The best noise-cancelling earbuds block out the world without the bulk of over-ear headphones – here are our top recommendations based on in-house testing
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UpdatedToday's best beginner mirrorless cameras, based on my in-depth testing
Looking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.
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UpdatedThe best cheap VPN service — stay secure without sacrificing quality with our expert picks
There's no need to skimp out when it comes to a cheap VPN service, with prices starting from less than $2 per month.
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The DJI Avata 2 is 'the easy option' for getting into FPV drones — and right now this highly-rated model is at a record-low price
Looking to get into FPV drones? The DJI Avata 2 is a superb option for beginners, and right now Amazon has a range of record-low prices on a range of combos.
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Lenovo gaming laptops are up to $900 off right now - these are the RTX 5070, 5060, and 5050 models I'd buy personally
The official Lenovo Store has a handy coupon code you can use right now to get some serious savings on the brand's line-up of gaming laptops.
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UpdatedAll the ways you can get an Apple TV free trial
You can still get an Apple TV free trial – here are all the ways you can try out Apple's streaming service.
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The LG B5 OLED offers 'serious bang for your buck' — and Best Buy just slashed it to a record-low of $549.99 for a limited time
Grab the entry-level LG B5 OLED, which offers excellent picture quality and is fantastic for gaming, at its lowest-ever price in Best Buy's latest 48-hour flash sale.
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The DJI Mini 4K is 'the best budget drone for beginners' — and today's deal at Amazon beats the record-low from Black Friday
DJI's 4K Mini is our favorite budget drone for beginners and experienced pilots alike – here's why today's record-low deal at Amazon is so good.
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The outstanding Nikon Z5 II was our 'camera of the year 2025' - and it's even better with this record-low price today
You won't find a better value full-frame camera than the Z5 II right now - and B&H Photo is also throwing in a few free gifts for prospective buyers.
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XR glasses have had one major issue — and Xreal just solved it with a free update
I already thought my XR glasses were incredible, and now they can turn my favorite films and games into 3D thanks to a free update.
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Microsoft admits latest Windows 11 update is nuking some system drives
Windows 11 runs into another disastrous bug with its latest update — Microsoft admits an 'issue in which devices are failing to boot', worryingly.
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The NexPhone could already be the most important hardware launch of 2026
Windows 11 in your pocket — why I think the NexPhone is the wake-up call that Microsoft desperately needs.
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Meta addresses VR layoffs as it reveals new yet familiar metaverse plans
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth has explained the company's new approach to VR, the metaverse, and XR glasses.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, January 28 (game #962)
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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'The next chapter begins' — Blizzard announces several showcases that will share plans for the future of World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone
Blizzard Entertainment has announced a series of special showcases that will reveal the plans for its four biggest franchises, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone.
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Rockstar could be trying to prevent even more leaks by making Grand Theft Auto 6 completely digital at launch, report claims
A new report claims that Rockstar Games will try to prevent more Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks by only releasing the game digitally at launch.
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Resident Evil 9 Requiem is almost here, and you need to play these five Resi games first
It's time to face the past, just like Grace Ashcroft will, and these are the five Resident Evil games I'd suggest playing before Resident Evil 9 Requiem arrives.
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Independent auditors confirm Surfshark’s VPN infrastructure as secure
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The top 7 shows and films I've been able to watch thanks to a VPN
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Surfshark stops updating app for older Android phones – check your version now
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Proton VPN reveals major Linux makeover – both for GUI and CLI users
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Unlimited connections: do I need a VPN with completely unmetered connections?
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Russia’s battle against VPNs is entering a new phase: Here's what to expect in 2026
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AdGuard goes open-source with its custom VPN protocol that can mimic web traffic
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UpdatedBest free text-to-speech software of 2026
We list the best free text-to-speech software, to make it simple and easy to choose a text reader with the features you need.
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I’m a laptop expert, so trust me when I say this Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 deal at Best Buy is an essential payday purchase — at just $649.99, it’s nearly half the price Dell sells it for
Dell’s 14-inch Plus 2-in-1 laptop has dropped to just $649.99 at Best Buy and comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD.
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Experts flag around 800,000 Telnet servers exposed to remote attacks - here's why users should be on their guard
Hackers are hunting for vulnerable endpoints to deploy Python malware.
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Hurry! This 16-inch touch screen Dell laptop is just $749.99, a huge saving of $320 — and with an Intel Core 7 processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD, it's perfect for a payday splurge
Dell’s 16-inch touch screen laptop is now just $749.99 and comes with an Intel Core 7 processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, and a 1TB SSD.
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