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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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Lenovo tells us about the challenges of being "the technology backbone" of the FIFA World Cup 2026The FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t just the biggest tournament in the world, it can play a vital role in democratizing AI, Lenovo’s Ken Wong tells us.
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Marshall Acton IV review: a great-sounding home speaker that’s easy on the eye -
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Gundam suits, backflips, and a robot Harry Kane — I met Agibot's ‘humanoids’ up close, and couldn't believe my eyesAgibot's range of humanoid robots has arrived in the UK, and I got the chance to meet them in person.
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AI can clone your voice in minutes — but do you actually own it?As Taylor Swift fights for ownership of her voice, I asked legal experts what rights the rest of us have.
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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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An Apple fan just saved $2,200 by manually upgrading their Mac’s storage
An Apple user manually upgraded their MacBook’s storage and saved $2,200 by doing so
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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
A Reddit user bought an imported iPhone, which opened up a can of iPhone age verification worms.
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UpdatedHBO Max free trial: is there one, what deals are available, and more big questions answeredTechRadar reveals whether a free trial for HBO Max is available where you live.
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ExclusiveRiot Women season 2 starts filming in late 2026, aiming for 2027 releaseRiot Women season 2 will officially be ours two years after it first aired and be set in 2027. Set to film in late 2026, one star admits they 'haven't practiced at all'.
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UpdatedDisney+ price: how much does it cost, are there any deals, is it cheaper than Netflix, and moreThinking of signing up to Disney+? You'll want our expert advice to determine whether you should or not.
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ExclusiveBosch standalone movie plans in the works, says star Titus WelliverYou heard it here first: plans for a Bosch 'standalone movie' are currently in the works, according to lead actor Titus Welliver.
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UpdatedDisney+ free trial: is there one I can use in 2026, how to try before you buy, and more explainedWant to know if a free trial for Disney+ is available right now? TechRadar reveals all.
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Top soundbars for 2026: these are our favorites of the year so farWhether you're after 'exceptional power, precision and detail', or just want to be able to hear the dialogue properly, we've tested a soundbar that fits the bill.
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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
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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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UpdatedThe best MP3 players and hi-res audio playersLooking for the best portable hi-res music player? Here's our pick of digital audio players from Astell & Kern, Sony and more.
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Marshall has redesigned its home speaker range with useful tweaks and two new options, but there's a big thing missingMarshall has unveiled the Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers, with some tweaks over the old models, but there's no Woburn IV in sight.
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Marshall Acton IV review: a great-sounding home speaker that’s easy on the eye
Marshall’s new mid-sized home speaker is an absolute bass beast, and its design is undeniably enticing — here’s how I rate it after hours of testing.
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Nothing’s new, pink Ear (3a) earbuds have landed, but the new USP will surprise youNothing's new Ear (3a) don't just deal in the odd use of parentheses and new colorways; there's also on-ear chat recording and a host of new features
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Noble Osprey review: audiophile-grade earbuds marred by fit issues
The Noble Osprey look and sound great, but fit issues result in an infuriating listening experience.
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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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Oura has just brought several key Ring 5 features to its older devicesFeatures that launched with the Oura Ring 5 are now coming to the Ring 4 and Ring 3 wearables.
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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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‘Extraordinary' winning images from International Aerial Photographer of the Year unveiledAerial shots hotter than a bird's eye chili
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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 scientistsIntegration 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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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
A super-sharp 4K security camera that fits right into your existing peephole — if you don't mind getting notifications when it sees your own face.
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I tested the Blink Outdoor 2K+ — an affordable security camera with great battery life, but a catch
The latest iteration of Amazon's tough little cam offers very impressive battery life, but its Sync Module Core no longer allows you to connect USB storage.
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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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Struggling to find a decent iPad deal? I'd recommend the iPad Air M3 while it's still $250 offStruggling to find a decent iPad deal? Here's why I'd recommend this slightly older iPad Air while it's still on sale.
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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 now
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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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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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A classic WW2 strategy franchise is being reimagined as a roguelike survival gameCompany of Heroes 3: Final Stand is set to deliver a standalone, roguelike experience.
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'Physical media is what makes consoles the best place to play' — PlayStation fans pushing back against Sony's plan to end physical discs have managed to amass over 170,000 signatures in a bid to reverse the decisionPlayStation fans have created a petition to urge Sony to reverse its decision to end physical disc production, and it's already surpassed 170,000 signatures.
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'Regarding Arkane… how much?' — Xbox is falling apart and as thousands more are hit with layoffs, I think it's time for someone to save the Dishonored and Marvel's Blade developer before it's too lateAs Xbox hits thousands more workers with layoffs, I'm desperately hoping that Arkane Studios will be saved.
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A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will 'no longer sell' original Switch consoles in EuropeNintendo will stop selling original Switch consoles from early 2027 in Europe, as it announces a new Switch 2 featuring a replaceable battery.
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Proton VPN adds 89 new servers in Brazil after CazeTV World Cup streams flood its network -
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Malaysia is cracking down on VPN misuse, but your VPN stays perfectly legal
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Boomerang Parental Control software reviewBoomerang offers impressive Android monitoring tools and industry-leading value, though its iOS experience leaves much to be desired. Find out more in our detailed review.
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Mobicip parental control software reviewMobicip is an ffordable, feature-rich parental control software with excellent screen time tools, but limited social media monitoring. Find out if it's right for you.
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Norton Family parental control software reviewNorton Family offers excellent parental control features at an affordable price, but is it the right choice for you? Read our review to find out.
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Net Nanny parental control software reviewIs Net Nanny worth it? Read our detailed breakdown of its parental controls, content filtering, location tracking, pricing, and platform support.
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