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The TechRadar guide to World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 is here — enjoy it all with TechRadar.
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NewsHow to watch World Cup 2026 online for free from anywhereHere's how you can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams for free from anywhere in the world.
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TV size finder — get the right size screen for your roomOur handy tool will help you find the perfect TV
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The top 3 TVs we recommend for your World Cup shopping listThe World Cup is next week and if you're still deciding on a new TV, these 3 models are the top of my recommended list as TechRadar's TV tester
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NewsHow to watch Portugal vs Spain: Free Streams & TV ChannelsCristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal both start, while Joao Felix replaces Rafael Leao on the left wing for Portugal against Spain. Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 clash for free online and from anywhere.
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OpenAI giving the U.S. government a piece of the company might not be a public windfallOpenAI's reported proposal to give the US government a stake in the company raises questions about who should profit from AI.
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Chinese robotics company Agibot says ‘in some jobs, workers want to be replaced’ by humanoidsAt Agibot's UK launch event, an executive for the Chinese company spoke on its bold vision for the future of work.
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Google Maps may soon let you order food from restaurants right in the appCode found hidden in the latest version of Google Maps for Android points to an AI-powered food ordering system.
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I tried Clean Up in the iOS 27 developer beta, and Apple's AI-powered image editing tool is finally worth usingI put an early version of Clean Up in iOS 27 to the test against its iOS 26 equivalent, and the results surprised me.
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Claude Sonnet 5 booked nothing, and still felt like an assistantClaude Sonnet 5 shows that the next AI battle isn’t about better chatbot answers — it’s about which assistant can actually get work done.
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5 top tablets for travel — tried, tested and approved by our computing teamPortable, bump-proof, and with long battery life to keep you entertained during journeys and down-time.
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AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which is king of the noise cancelling headphones game?Should you buy the AirPods Max 2 or Sony WH-1000XM6? I tested them against each other to find out.
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I’ve reviewed hundreds of laptops — these are the best ones from 2026 so farPrice hikes, RAM shortages, and new chips: picking my top laptops of the year so far was a struggle, which is on brand for 2026.
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iPhone age verification hits some people who live outside affected regions
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Apple's iPhone Ultra could increase average foldable phone prices by 18%Book-style foldable phone prices could increase a lot this year, but clamshell models might actually drop in price.
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Clarkson's Farm season 6 could be saved by the only happy news it's had in yearsClarkson's Farm season 6 is currently in production — and it could really benefit from the only good bit of news Jeremy Clarkson's land has had in ages.
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From season 4 episode 11 isn't real — stream this gruesome new MGM+ show insteadWhy are you googling From season 4 episode 11 when you knew that episode 10 was the finale? Don't let the internet waste your time — here's what to stream instead.
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Obsession's Inde Navarrette rumored for Marvel role after meeting new X-Men movie directorMarvel fans are convinced that the breakout star of 2026 horror hit Obsession is slated to join the comic giant's cinematic juggernaut.
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Dutton Ranch season 1 missing this touching scene after explosive finaleAnnoyingly, the Dutton Ranch season finale has left us with more questions than answers — including one missing scene that has left fans baffled.
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Marvel's X-Men 97 season 2 episode 4 release date and launch time on Disney+X-Men 97 season 2's next episode is set to arrive very soon — here's when you'll be able to watch it.
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Our favorite budget LG OLED TV is $1,500 off at Best Buy today — the perfect opportunity to watch the World Cup in its full gloryTechRadar Approved - Sponsored Offer Best Buy
The LG B5 was one of our favorite OLED TVs of 2025, and right now, it's going cheap at Best Buy.
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I tested Samsung and LG's best OLED TVs side-by-side, and we've never been more spoiled for choice — here are the key ways each one beats the other in the real worldLG and Samsung's flagship OLED rivalry continues with the LG G6 and Samsung S99H/S95H: but which model comes out on top? I tested them side-by-side to find out
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I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to testing in July 2026July 2026 is packed with tons of new 4K Blu-ray releases: here are the top 4 I'm looking forward to testing.
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UpdatedThe best 85-inch TVs: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buyingThe best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?
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The 6 best 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that we've testedWe recommend six great Blu-ray discs that make the most of the medium, and the most of your home AV setup.
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I asked CRT TV experts if we could ever start making the tech again, and the answer surprised meCollectors, retro gamers and enthusiasts still treasure CRT TVs. So why don’t manufacturers start building them again?
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7 discs new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from June 2026This month, I'm looking at 7 new 4K Blu-ray released in June 2026 to see if they're worth adding to your collection.
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UpdatedThe best wireless speakers, all tested by us — from JBL, Sonos, Bose, and moreLooking for the best wireless speaker? These are the top TechRadar-reviewed and approved buys to hear music throughout your home.
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The best turntables you can buy: top record players for all budgetsThe 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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An unofficial leak gives us an early look at the Nothing Ear 3(a)The Nothing Ear 3(a) are launching tomorrow, and here's what to expect in terms of their design.
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The best noise cancelling headphones, all TechRadar testedWe've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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Samsung may finally join the clip-on open earbuds market, with 'Galaxy Able'The Galaxy Wearable app has name-dropped a few new products from Samsung, including rumored clipping buds
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The 5 best Bluetooth speakers we've tested in 2026 — from portables to party speakersWe've tested tons of Bluetooth speakers. These are the best ones launched in 2026 so far
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AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which is king of the noise cancelling headphones game?
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Best smart ring 2026: The top discreet fitness trackersThe best smart rings in 2026 pack in tracking sensors and NFC tech. Find out which is the right one for you.
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The 5 best fitness trackers we've seen so far this yearWe've sweated, ran, lifted and stretched while testing lots of fitness trackers this year — here are the 5 that made the cut
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Wearable tech used to be cool, but it's now a symbol of surveillance capitalismAs a wearables editor, I can see the signs of body-worn smart tech becoming uncool.
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FBI seizes 600 drones at the World Cup — and all drone fans should worryA flagrant disregard for clear rules could affect the whole US drone community
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Merlin Bird ID app update will turn millions of birdwatchers into citizen scientists
Integration with the leading eBird biodiversity database could be a huge boost for monitoring bird populations
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I'd choose this seven-year-old DSLR over the Canon EOS R1 any dayThe Canon EOS 1DX Mark III might be getting a little long in the tooth by digital standards, but it offers some unique advantages that the recent EOS R1 flagship simply can't match
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Nikon and Fujifilm have been awfully quiet in 2026 — here's what I expect to happen nextNikon and Fujifilm have been awfully quiet in 2026 — here's what I expect to happen next.
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Ninja's Grind iQ Technology takes the guesswork out of grind settingsGrind iQ Technology in the Ninja AutoBarista Pro eliminates the need for guesswork when it comes to the perfect grind size for your particular beans.
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The EZVIZ EP4 is a great security cam for renters, with one significant drawback
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I tested the Blink Outdoor 2K+ — an affordable security camera with great battery life, but a catch
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How Smeg's new Musa appliances keep the fun while stripping away the brand's signature colorsBorromeodeSilva brought the world the denim-coated Smeg fridge in 2012, but the studio's latest partnership was a totally different challenge.
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Mint Mobile just brought back a classic deal — you can get a full year of unlimited data for just $180 right nowLooking to switch up your plan to something more economical? Mint Mobile's latest deal gets you a full year of unlimited data for just $15/mo.
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World Cup streams are intentionally freezing your video player — here's why your VPN’s ad blocker is causing the crash and how you can fix it before Portugal vs SpainStreaming services use trackers to check whether you’re watching adverts, meaning ad-blockers can cause problems.
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Our favorite budget LG OLED TV is $1,500 off at Best Buy today — the perfect opportunity to watch the World Cup in its full glory
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iBuyPower's 4th of July sale offers up to $350 off gaming PCs — here's our top pick with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB DDR5 6000MHz RAM, and an RX 9070 XTThe iBuyPower 4th of July sale offers up to $350 off prebuilt gaming PCs, so we've taken a look through the deals and picked out the best value option.
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The Bose QuietComfort Headphones just dropped to their lowest price yet on AmazonGet Bose's flagship headphones for 50% off
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How Disney Imagineering mixed Soarin’ Across America’s soundtrackIn an interview, Disney Imagineering explains how it rethought the audio production process for Soarin’ Across America by bringing the mixing console into the ride vehicle.
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Copilot ad shows how marketing can undermine the effort to fix Windows 11Microsoft needs to stop this kind of cringe marketing to change perceptions around Windows 11.
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Hasselblad and Capture One finally partner up — and it's great news for photography prosFor commercial and professional photographers, the partnership between these two Scandinavian-based companies had to happen.
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Windows 11 update fixes file that was a black hole eating your drive spaceIf your drive space has been mysteriously disappearing of late, the problem could be Capability Access Manager.
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Valve shows you how to build your own e-paper display for the Steam Machine – and it’s a case mod I never realized I neededValve shares open-source files that let you build an e-paper display for the Steam Machine.
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Xbox announces 'the most significant restructure' in its history — and it'll cause 1,600 'painful' job losses today and numerous studio salesThe rumors were true: Xbox announces thousands of job layoffs and some serious studio restructuring
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Crimson Desert update 1.13 has pulled me right back into Pywel once againMy long Crimson Desert break is about to come to an end, thanks to Pearl Abyss and its latest update 1.13 for the action-adventure game.
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Hideo Kojima describes Sony's decision to end physical games as 'scary', warns that you 'won't own the data' — 'There's a server somewhere, and you only have the right to turn on the tap'Hideo Kojima has discussed the recent PlayStation physical game announcement.
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World Cup streams are intentionally freezing your video player — here's why your VPN’s ad blocker is causing the crash and how you can fix it before Portugal vs Spain
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Geekom GeekBook X16 Pro business laptop reviewThe Geekom GeekBook X16 Pro is a large laptop that leverages an older 100-series Core Ultra processor and LPDDR5X memory.
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The lightest Linux laptop ever just launched, and it challenges the MacBook Air for battery lifeThe refreshed Lemur Pro is a Linux-based ultraportable that offers plenty of power and battery life under the hood.
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This Anker Solix deal is the ultimate summer power setup — save $530 on the record-breaking C1000X Gen 2 I’d buy for camping1024Wh, 2000W output, and a Guinness World Record-breaking 49-minute recharge.
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This $810 mini PC beats heavy engineering laptops — with 32GB upgradeable RAM and OCuLink power, it’s the ultimate dorm buyDon't want to cart a 6lb laptop across campus? This mini PC is dorm room-ready for engineering projects.
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