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The Ultimate Guide to Apple ArcadeOur definitive guide to the Apple Arcade service with everything that you need to know.
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What is Apple Arcade? Everything you need to know about the gaming service included with your One subscriptionOur ultimate breakdown of everything that you need to know about the Apple Arcade service.
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UpdatedApple Arcade review: worth it in 2026?Apple Arcade has been out for almost seven years. Here’s how it stacks up today.
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What kind of iPhone gamer are you? Find out in our quizFind out what kind of gamer you are, and get some bespoke Apple Arcade game recommendations, with our quiz.
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I played all 279 Apple Arcade games — here are the eight best, from genius quick puzzlers to addictive life simsThe eight best Apple Arcade games right now.
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Apple Arcade is packed with console-quality games, but you'll need a compatible controller to get the best from them. Here are my recommendationsThese are the controllers I've been using to test Apple Arcade throughout the week.
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Apple Arcade is a joyful reminder of when mobile gaming was about fun, not emptying your walletBrowsing Apple Arcade feels like going back in time to the early App Store in the best possible way.
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The best T-Mobile deals for August 2026: new Galaxy Z Fold 8, iPhone 17 Pro, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and more -
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Samsung Galaxy S26 review: a stellar phone with a few annoying compromises -
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The first Googlebook has been spotted — but does anyone really care?
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I tried to use ChatGPT to create fake evidence — and I came away worriedI asked ChatGPT to help me fake my life — and what it refused surprised me almost as much as what it didn’t
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I stopped looking for the perfect meditation app and built my own using AII couldn't find a meditation timer app I liked, so I built my own with Google AI Studio and it did it in under 5 minutes.
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The first Googlebook has been spotted — but does anyone really care?
'What's a Googlebook?' After months of silence, the first Googlebook has been spotted — but the reaction to these laptops remains muted or confused.
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These 3 ChatGPT tricks help me switch off and get ready for sleepResearchers have uncovered a hidden sleep crisis among workers my age — here are three ways I use ChatGPT to help me nod off.
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5 organizational tricks that improve ChatGPTYou can save time using ChatGPT if you follow some easy suggestions on better ways to work with the popular AI.
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The MacBook Air is almost sold out, but there’s a great way to get a dealThe MacBook Air is suffering shortages, but Apple’s refurbished store offers a great way to score a laptop deal.
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Laptops from Apple, HP, Lenovo, and more are up to 40% off in the back-to-school sales — here are the top 12 deals I'd buyI've searched through this month's back-to-school sales and picked out the 12 best laptop deals that I recommend buying if you need a new device for the upcoming school year.
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How to pick the best Mac accessories for back-to-school seasonSupercharge your studies with the best back-to-school accessories for your Mac desktop or laptop.
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ChatGPT and Siri AI tried to get me fit, but I’d only use one of them againChatGPT and Siri AI made AI-powered workout plans for me, and only one was worth keeping.
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I logged 250 miles with Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay — here's the verdictWhich of these competent dashboards deserves to take priority in your vehicle? I put in the miles to find out.
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Samsung's next-gen HDR10+ Advanced is launching on Prime Video this monthPrime Video and Samsung are launching HDR10+ Advanced in August 2026 for selected content on the streaming service
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Prime Video's God of War series might have found its new Kratos — and I think he would be the perfect choice to play himOriginal Kratos actor Ryan Hurst left God of War after sustaining an injury on set, but we might have an exciting new star attached to the project.
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Star Trek fans shouldn't worry about Blu-ray, 4K and DVD releases being dropped for digitalWith a Blu-ray, 4K and DVD release date for Starfleet Academy season 1 hanging in the balance, should Star Trek fans be worried about physical access? Not according to Jeri Ryan.
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With great power comes a great quiz — put your Spider-Man fandom to the ultimate testA big fan of everything Spider-Man? Take this 30-question quiz about the superhero's comic books, movies, shows and more to prove it.
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 3 release date and time on HBO MaxThe gang is talking a walk into the wizarding world of... well, Warner Bros., I guess. So, when does Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 3 hit HBO Max?
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Samsung's next-gen HDR10+ Advanced is launching on Prime Video this monthPrime Video and Samsung are launching HDR10+ Advanced in August 2026 for selected content on the streaming service
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Buying GuideThe best TVs for sound: from Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and moreThe best TVs for sound bring you theater-style audio to match their picture performance without adding soundbars or the hassle of a surround system.
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Star Trek fans shouldn't worry about Blu-ray, 4K and DVD releases being dropped for digital
With a Blu-ray, 4K and DVD release date for Starfleet Academy season 1 hanging in the balance, should Star Trek fans be worried about physical access? Not according to Jeri Ryan.
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The best mini-LED TVs for all budgets, tested by our expertsWe choose the best mini-LED TVs, from budget-friendly big screens to premium models that rival OLED picture quality.
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This backyard Dolby Atmos home music studio is the shed of my dreams, and is used for pro mixingThe shed of my dreams is very very spatial — and it was all done as a DIY project.
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What's the future of 4K Blu-ray and physical movie media? I asked the people behind the techI dug into the future of physical movie collecting with the people behind the technology.
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Disney+ loses 4K and all HDR support in parts of Europe — this is why physical media is on the riseWhat happens when you're paying extra for 4K and HDR and your streaming provider stops providing it?
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Syitren RM1 is a transparent CD player designed to display internal mechanicsSyitren's new CD player is equal parts music player and live art display, and it looks like it came straight from an art gallery.
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I've found 7 of the best Sony headphones and earbuds on sale right now at Amazon — deals from $23Amazon is running a big sale on Sony headphones and earbuds, so I've searched through all of the offers and picked out the 7 deals that I'd buy, with prices starting at $23.
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The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C buds to audiophile monitorsStill craving a reliable connection, high-end audio, and no battery life anxiety? Here are the best wired earbuds you can buy today.
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No shade Sony, but Hideo Kojima is celebrating his love of physical discs with a new limited edition version of my favorite mini CD playerKojima Productions is collaborating with audio brand km5 on a cute limited edition CD player.
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A fresh report points to new AirPods in 2026, but not Apple's camera-enhanced budsA fresh report points to new AirPods set to be unveiled this year, but not Apple's much-touted camera-enhanced models (yet).
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Former Head of Innovation at Spotify is building interactive 'digital music playgrounds'Mauhan M. Zonoozy was Head of Innovation at Spotify, and now he's taking on the world of music streaming with his own interactive platforms.
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'You can literally fix anything if you watch enough YouTube': I met with tech repair experts and campaigners to learn how to fix my broken gadgets — and why it's so importantIs fixing your tech easy? I spoke to green gadget companies, volunteer repairers and campaigners to understand your right to repair your possessions
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I stopped looking for the perfect meditation app and built my own using AI
I couldn't find a meditation timer app I liked, so I built my own with Google AI Studio and it did it in under 5 minutes.
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UpdatedThe best smartwatch 2026We've reviewed pretty much every smartwatch you can buy: and here's our refined list of the seven watches you should consider.
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These 3 ChatGPT tricks help me switch off and get ready for sleep
Researchers have uncovered a hidden sleep crisis among workers my age — here are three ways I use ChatGPT to help me nod off.
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DJI Mic Mini 2S vs Mic Mini 2: 5 key upgrades explainedDJI has launched the Mic Mini 2S, building on the Mic Mini 2 with internal recording, four-transmitter connectivity, AI-powered noise canceling, and a redesigned charging case.
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GoBirding Vision Master review: an ambitious AI spotting scope
The GoBirding Vision Master's on-device bird recognition impresses, but shaky autofocus and stabilization issues hold it back.
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Insta360’s latest accessory solves vlogging’s biggest first-person-view headacheInsta360's POV Head Tracker aims to address the headache of filming first-person footage, synchronizing the camera with the user's head movements.
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DJI Osmo Pocket 4P review: twice the vlogging camera, and the one to beatThe Pocket 4P is DJI's first dual-lens compact vlogging camera, adding a 3x telephoto lens to what is otherwise the same product as the polished Pocket 4. It's pricier, but much more versatile.
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The Base Core home battery helps you beat outages and supports the gridBase Power just raised $1 billion for its Base Core battery, amid a significant uptick in home energy solutions.
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A new lightstrip has leaked on the Philips Hue website, and we suspect we know what it isHue has mentioned a new Play Pro lightstrip for TVs that isn't currently available to buy. Could it be a TV Omniglow?
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Hands-on with Panasonic's hybrid bread machine and ice cream makerI've tested a lot of multi-function kitchen appliances, but never one as strange as this — so how well does it actually work?
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Dreo TurboCool Misting Fan 765S review: this fan beat the heat without disrupting my sleep
Dreo claims the TurboCool Misting Fan 765S can cool your room by up to 6 degrees, so I put it to the test. And it was a breath of fresh air.
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The best T-Mobile deals for August 2026: new Galaxy Z Fold 8, iPhone 17 Pro, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and moreThis week's best T-Mobile deals could save you a bundle on your next phone, a plan upgrade, or even your internet.
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I've found 7 of the best Sony headphones and earbuds on sale right now at Amazon — deals from $23
Amazon is running a big sale on Sony headphones and earbuds, so I've searched through all of the offers and picked out the 7 deals that I'd buy, with prices starting at $23.
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Verizon's incredible Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 deal ends soon — get a device, Galaxy Watch, and tablet without trading
Preorders for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 end soon — that means time is running out for Verizon's deal that includes a phone, smartwatch, and tablet on a reasonably priced unlimited plan.
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Let’s swing through the best Spider-Man: Brand New Day toys, collectibles, and gearA look at the best Spider-Man: Brand New Day toys, collectibles, and gear inspired by the new movie.
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Laptops from Apple, HP, Lenovo, and more are up to 40% off in the back-to-school sales — here are the top 12 deals I'd buy
I've searched through this month's back-to-school sales and picked out the 12 best laptop deals that I recommend buying if you need a new device for the upcoming school year.
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The best laptop deals in August 2026I've searched around and gathered all the best laptop deals in one place to suit a range of budgets and needs.
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Windows 11 isn't spying on you via a new process, but wider issues remainWindows 11 process sparks controversy and user accusations of 'spying,' which are false — but still point to a wider issue around privacy for Microsoft.
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Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 run better with 8GB of RAM'There needs to be a mechanism to prevent this from happening': Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 run better on 8GB, but users complain something else needs fixing — rogue software installs.
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I want to ditch Windows 11 for Bazzite, but a few drawbacks are stopping meBazzite is almost the perfect Windows 11 replacement for my main gaming PC, but I can't make the jump just yet.
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Are the Xreal xbx a01+ the best budget smart glasses? Pretty muchI spent dozens of hours relaxing in my Xreal xbx smart glasses on my honeymoon.
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GTA 6 fans waiting for Trailer 3 are convinced they've spotted an easter egg in GTA Online referencing the game's mapGrand Theft Auto 6 fans are convinced they've spotted an easter egg for the game's map in GTA Online.
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With great power comes a great quiz — put your Spider-Man fandom to the ultimate test
A big fan of everything Spider-Man? Take this 30-question quiz about the superhero's comic books, movies, shows and more to prove it.
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Leaked document suggests Microsoft's rumored 'disc-to-digital' feature will roll out this month and allow users to play the Xbox 360 catalogue on Project HelixMicrosoft's rumored disc-to-digital feature, which would allow players to digitize their existing physical Xbox game library, reportedly rolls out this month.
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Beast of Reincarnation review: an emotional, action-packed experienceBeast of Reincarnation blends elements of some of the best sword-fighting games and delivers an immersive gameplay and narrative experience.
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Proton VPN quietly unveils a massive under-the-hood upgrade — here's all we know about 'Proton Protocols'
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It's official - more IT work is now off-prem than ever before, and it's sucking up a whole load of powerThird-party data centers now host more enterprise workloads as operators confront increasing power consumption, workforce shortages, outage costs and expansion challenges.
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Best 3D printer deals 2026 — big savings on Bambu, Elegoo, Anycubic and CrealityWe tested the top 3D printers, now, I'm tracking down the top deals and biggest savings.
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Employees are starting to fight back against RTO mandatesStudy claims the majority of workers now see RTO as a stealthy way to reduce headcount - and so the sabotage begins.
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‘77% expect domain importance to increase’: Name.com partners with Lovable and others to embed domain accessName.com embeds domain registration into the next-generation websites and app-building tools.
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