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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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AI CEOs call for a slowdown without delaying modelsAI’s biggest CEOs say frontier development needs to slow, but their companies have yet to show what “slower” means with an actual model delay
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Surfshark's engineer says AI extinction fears are just a 'marketing move'Surfshark's Lead System Engineer, Karolis Kaciulis, argues that instead of fearing a sci-fi apocalypse, we need to tackle the very real problems generative AI is already causing right now.
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Nearly a third of AI users are hiding it from their employersA new survey reveals that a third of workers are hiding the fact that they use AI from their boss at work. Are you one?
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5 things you need to know about the big AI 'slowdown' battleCould AI get to the stage where it can end humanity? Big tech bosses think so, but the White House disagrees.
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UpdatedThe best cheap tablets 2026Our expert guide on the best cheap tablets features affordable models from Apple, OnePlus, Amazon and more, which you can buy today.
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iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max battery life test results — here's the verdictApple is promising "the largest increase in battery life ever" on an iPhone this year, but does that match up with reality?
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Now we know which iPhone Apple really wants you to buy, and John Ternus gave us the keyApple CEO John Ternus attended his first Emmy Awards ceremony and found a golden opportunity to highlight the iPhone they probably want you to buy.
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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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ExclusiveNeagley creator confirms no current plans for a Reacher-Neagley romanceWhile Neagley isn't in Reacher season 4, Reacher makes multiple appearances in the new Prime Video spinoff — but romance seems like it's off the cards.
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UpdatedHunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping movie – everything we know so farHunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives on November 20, 2026. Here's everything we know so far about the franchise's second prequel tale.
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ExclusiveOutlander: Blood of my Blood season 2 has Easter eggs after Outlander season 8 finaleWe're four months post Outlander finishing for good, but prequel series Outlander: Blood of my Blood season 2 has confirmed 'Easter eggs'.
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JustWatch to launch its own streaming service with free and paid tiersJustWatch TV is arriving in October, with Paramount, New Regency, and more supporting its content launch.
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Lioness season 3 episode 8 release date and time on Paramount+It's been a bumpy ride, but we've finally reached the big finale. So, when does Lioness season 3 episode 8 arrive on Paramount+?
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Prime Day TV deals are already live —here are 9 top-rated models our experts recommend from $179.99Amazon's early Prime Day deals include cheap TVs, and our experts recommend these 9 models on 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs from $179.99.
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Yamaha's new cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar could be the compact TV sound upgrade you're looking forThe Yamaha B200A offers Dolby Atmos, a compact frame, several modes and a built-in subwoofer, all for a relatively affordable price.
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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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AirPods 5 should come with volume controls by default, not for an added feeApple was slowly winning this hater over in 2026, but its AirPods 5 volume control surcharge is absurd.
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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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UpdatedThe best cheap headphones, all tested by our reviewersWant a decent pair of budget earbuds or headphones without breaking the bank? Here are the best cheap headphones available today.
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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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Someone used Dyson's $500 CameraJet toothbrush for street photography, and the results are weirdAn Instagram creator has turned the tiny camera built into Dyson's $500 CameraJet toothbrush into a street photography tool, with gloriously odd results.
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I got the lowdown on the CameraJet toothbrush — here are eight insights, direct from Jake DysonThe CameraJet hasn't had the smoothest start — I spoke to the brand's Chief Engineer about why it was such a complex gadget to get right.
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Up to 45% off Yeti, Hydro Flask, and Stanley — arm yourself with a quality insulated mug this fallCooler weather is on its way — but there are price drops across dozens of insulated on-the-go mugs, to see you through a cold commute.
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Someone used Dyson's $500 CameraJet toothbrush for street photography, and the results are weirdAn Instagram creator has turned the tiny camera built into Dyson's $500 CameraJet toothbrush into a street photography tool, with gloriously odd results.
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Canon cameras just got a free update that unleashes 3D photo capabilities — here's howCanon has released Dual Pixel 3D software, which leverages 'depth and phase-detection data captured in a single shot via Dual Pixel CMOS AF' for a 3D imaging experience
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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs Nikon Z5 II: which budget full-frame camera wins?Canon's entry-level full-frame EOS R8 Mark II comes more than a year after the Nikon Z5 II, yet the two share many similarities — and there's one surprising winner.
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Canon EOS R8 II isn't the retro camera fans expected — but it’s a smart upgrade from the EOS R8Canon's long-rumored 'retro' mirrorless camera has arrived and it's the EOS R8 II — but its design has a 'modern twist' that looks decidedly like a Sony or Nikon camera.
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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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Dyson designer shares the development secrets of the brand's new robovac lineupI got the inside scoop on Dyson's new Nurovi robot vacuums — including one feature that's been sitting in a cupboard for years, just waiting for a home.
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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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Canon cameras just got a free update that unleashes 3D photo capabilities — here's howCanon has released Dual Pixel 3D software, which leverages 'depth and phase-detection data captured in a single shot via Dual Pixel CMOS AF' for a 3D imaging experience
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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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Playground Games says Fable will have a 60fps performance mode on Xbox Series X, but won't confirm PS5 or PC settings yet — 'We want the game to look great wherever you're playing it'Playground Games is being a bit cagey about Fable's graphics settings, but has confirmed the Xbox Series X version will offer a 60fps performance mode.
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Diablo 5 senior game director says the game will tell 'three stories,' including the past, the present desolation of Diablo's takeover, and the future 'terror forming' of the SanctuaryBlizzard has confirmed that Diablo 5 will tell stories involving the past, present, and future of Diablo's takeover of Sanctuary.
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'There's one never-ending challenge working for IKEA: cable management' — how Xbox collaborated with the Swedish designers to help solve the biggest problems for gamers while also making beautiful furnitureI chatted with Xbox and IKEA designers at Gamescom to learn how the YXSTABY collection combines practical needs for gamers with stylish design ideas.
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Blackwood is nearly the John Wick-style shooter I crave, but it needs workBlackwood shows so much promise as a third-person gun-fu indie shooter, but it definitely needs more time in the oven to reach its full potential.
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Senator Bernie Sanders and Trump ally Steve Bannon unite in calls for more AI oversightBernie Sanders wants to ban artificial superintelligence altogether, and put a temporary stop on advanced AI.
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Iran snoops on enemies of the state with Chosen Brick malware controlled using messaging appsChosen Brick can turn on the microphone and exfiltrate WhatsApp and Telegram information.
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Ugreen's quirky 100W robot fast charger for your desk gets a price cutUgreen's cute robot 100W four-port GaN charger scored 5 stars in our tests, and it's a great way to give your home office desk some fun personality.
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