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The best back-to-school sales on everything you needLooking for some essentials before you head off to school, college, or university? Here's what we'd buy if we were students this month.
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The best noise cancelling headphones, compared in the real worldWe've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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The best student laptops, all tested by our expertsCheck out our top tested picks of the best student laptops in 2026, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.
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UpdatedThe best power banks — essential for long daysHere are the best power banks, from big batteries that power everything to slim chargers to keep you topped up.
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VPNThe best VPN for school Wi-Fi: reliable picks from VPN expertsA VPN can help you access educational content all over the world. We look at some of the best choices.
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3 great small coffee machines for tiny spaces, chosen by a trained baristaI test over a dozen coffee makers every year, and these are the 3 best compact models I recommend for cafe-quality espresso every time.
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How to get hidden free and discounted apps for school workThese are the secret ways you can get free and cheap software for all your devices.
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3 air fryers I'd recommend for students, and tips on how to chooseStudent-friendly friers — including an ingenious design that uses the same container for cooking, serving and storing, to minimize washing up.
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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL review: more expensive, very familiar, and still great to use -
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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL review: more expensive, very familiar, and still great to use
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LG's UItraGear 45-inch 5K2K monitor just got a lot cheaper this Labor Day -
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Logitech G305 X Superlight review: a surprisingly capable gaming mouse for the money
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1903, Friday, September 43441 Comments
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ChatGPT turned my dog into WhatsApp stickersChatGPT’s Stickers feature transcends disposable AI slop and proved surprisingly charming.
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Google is quietly building an AI version of Canva inside WorkspaceGoogle Pics brings Nano Banana-powered image creation and editing directly into Workspace, giving Canva a potentially formidable new rival.
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Sam Altman’s smart glasses stance hints at OpenAI’s AI hardwareSam Altman’s discomfort with smart glasses may be the clearest clue to what Jony Ive’s OpenAI hardware will look like.
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Caira’s AI mirrorless camera is getting ‘Nano Banana for video editing’Caira’s new generative video tools can transform footage using natural-language instructions while keeping the original recording at the heart of every edit.
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Reddit users are creating uncanny valley photos with ChatGPTReddit users are asking ChatGPT to make unsettling images, so I had a go too, and now I wish I hadn’t tried it myself.
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Celebrate Apple's new CEO with discounts on its best-selling devices — AirTags, AirPods, iPads, and more from $79.99Apple has a new CEO, and discounts on its best-selling devices - I've rounded up the top deals on AirTags, AirPods, iPads, MacBooks and more, starting at $79.99.
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Here are the 5 ways that Tim Cook changed Apple for the betterTim Cook has stepped down as CEO of Apple. Here's a look back at how he changed the company over the last 15 years.
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Tim Cook was the best Apple CEO for his time — John Ternus' tenure will be defined by AIFrom the Apple Watch to global growth and services, Cook built an Apple for the 21st century
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Apple TV prices are going up again, and viewers say they've had enoughApple has pushed up the prices for Apple TV in the US and selected other countries, the fourth increase in four years.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in August 2026New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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Lanterns episode 4 release date and launch time on HBO Max: when does it come out?Lanterns reaches it midpoint this week — here's when and where you'll be able to stream its fourth episode.
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7 new movies and shows to watch on Netflix and more this weekend (September 4)From the latest Star Wars movie to The Gentlemen's return, here's what's worth watching this weekend.
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Alice and Steve season 2: everything we know so far about the Hulu show's returnAlice and Steve will return to Hulu and Disney+ for season 2. Here's what we know about the upcoming season.
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ExclusiveThe Grand Tour season 7 presenters on getting Jeremy Clarkson's seal of approvalThe Grand Tour returns to Prime Video with three brand-new presenters, but don't worry — they've been given the Jeremy Clarkson seal of approval multiple times over.
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The Grand Tour review: the OG trio still have their hands all over this
The Grand Tour returns to Prime Video on September 4 with its new cohort of presenters — but don't write them off before they've even got going.
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I heard the Sonos Beam Ultra, and it delivers truly impressive Dolby Atmos sound7.1.2 channels of spatial sound make it sound way, way bigger than it is.
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The LG C6 is one of 2026's best TVs and it's my top pick in the Amazon Labor Day saleThe LG C6 has proved itself to be one of 2026's best TVs, and it's at the best price its ever been for Labor Day.
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UpdatedThe best LG TVs, all tested by our reviewersWhich is the best LG TV? We break down the differences in price and performance between all of LG's most current TVs.
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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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IFA 2026 'Best in Show' awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo
Our 15 favorite innovations from the enormous IFA 2026 tech exhibition
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Surprise: someone’s actually making a new 4K Blu-ray player! But it’s far from a mainstream option…Magnetar's Ultima is a reference-grade player for UHD Blu-Ray, SACD, DVD, CD and digital sources too
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Google fixes setup issues for older Chromecast and Google Home devicesGoogle has finally fixed the annoying setup issue for the first-gen Chromecast, so your device isn't being bricked just yet.
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I tried these stylish, futuristic-looking open earbuds, and although they boast sound by Bose, they're not as harsh on your wallet — here's everything you need to knowI tried Noise’s new open earbuds that pack in sound by Bose — here are my first impressions.
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The best headphones and earbuds we saw at IFA 2026Our 9 favorite headphone innovations from the huge annual IFA tech exhibition
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IFA 2026 'Best in Show' awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo
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The highlight of JLab's IFA launch is super-cheap, super-small ANC earbuds with proprietary Apple tech to replace the AirTag on your keychainThe JLab JBuds Mini ANC now officially sell in an Apple Find my flavor, in one of many IFA 2026 JLab reveals
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Baseus' outstanding open earbuds are back, early, and with an unexpected new featureThe Baseus Bowie MC2 NC build on some excellent open earbuds by adding noise cancellation, a rare feature for the form factor.
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Buying guideBest headphones for TV: home theater without the speakers, all tested by our expertsMeet the best headphones for movies or TV viewing, with specialized features such as Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
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Four finishes, one 'Y': meet Beyerdynamic's all-new Aventho Y wireless headphonesBeyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones look far pricier than they are, and the stamina is top-tier — catch them now at IFA
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The Garmin deal to get this Labor Day isn't the brand new Garmin Fenix 9Forget the Garmin Fenix 9 — I'm a Garmin expert, and you should pick up these Garmin Fenix 8 Labor Day deals instead.
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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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IFA 2026 'Best in Show' awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo
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GoPro CEO says cameras are 'what we will always do' following merger uncertaintyIt's a step in the right direction — but a long list of disclaimers reminds us to keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Hohem's 'world’s first' 2-in-1 pocket gimbal and action camera's detachable design and native 4K video could make it a major rival to DJI and Insta360I saw the Hohem Eyepic in action at IFA Berlin 2026, and it massively impressed me with its versatile design and native 4K video capabilities.
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IFA 2026 'Best in Show' awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo
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I tested Fujifilm's 400mm F4.5 telephoto prime lens, and it's a dream for bird photographyThink Fujifilm can't do wildlife photography? My experience with its new 400mm prime lens says otherwise
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IFA 2026 'Best in Show' awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo
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DJI's second-gen Romo robot vacuum looks like the lovechild of an HR Giger drawing and an iMac G3The Romo 2's uses DJI's drone expertise to deliver precise navigation.
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Govee's new skylight-style smart light shifts colors depending on the time, weather, and your moodPhilips wowed us with its realistic skylight earlier this year, but how does Govee's version compare?
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UpdatedThe best juicer: tested for juice yield, smoothness, and ease of useOur expert team have juiced buckets of produce to bring you this list of the very best centrifugal and cold press juicers around.
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The Garmin deal to get this Labor Day isn't the brand new Garmin Fenix 9
Forget the Garmin Fenix 9 — I'm a Garmin expert, and you should pick up these Garmin Fenix 8 Labor Day deals instead.
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Amazon’s Labor Day sale has me ready for fall — fire pits, Crock-Pots, Halloween decor, patio furniture and moreAmazon's Labor Day sale has me excited for fall, with deals on essentials like fire pits, Halloween decor, coffee makers, TVs, and more.
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LG's UItraGear 45-inch 5K2K monitor just got a lot cheaper this Labor Day
I'm still craving a 5K2K OLED display for my gaming PC setup, and I've just found one of the best options this Labor Day.
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7 Home Depot Labor Day deals I’d shop for fall — giant skeletons, patio furniture, grills, mums and moreI'm heading to Home Depot's Labor Day sale for all my fall favorites, including patio furniture, grills, Halloween decor, mums, and more.
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The LG C6 is one of 2026's best TVs and it's my top pick in the Amazon Labor Day sale
The LG C6 has proved itself to be one of 2026's best TVs, and it's at the best price its ever been for Labor Day.
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Samsung's latest 2026 TVs are finally getting big discounts — here are the 6 our experts would buy, including Micro RGB, OLED, and moreThe brand's latest TVs haven't been this cheap before — get up to $1,100 off the S90H, S95H, R85H, and more
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Sling TV promo codes for Sep 2026SPONSORED With these Sling TV promo codes you can get discounted memberships and add access to extra channels for free on the streaming service.
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Hostinger coupon codes in Sep 2026 |SPONSORED Browse the latest Hostinger coupon codes for savings on a range of web packages, from shared web to VPS hosting.
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Roborock discount codes for Sep 2026 |SPONSORED Activate one of these Roborock discount codes for lower prices on the brand's wet vacs, cordless models and robot vacuums.
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I finally tried Xreal Aura and they’re the comfiest XR headset I’ve worn
Xreal Aura is what you’d get if Meta Ray-Bans and a Samsung Galaxy XR had a baby — and they’re incredible.
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IFA 2026 'Best in Show' awards: our 25 favorite reveals at the Berlin tech expo
Our 15 favorite innovations from the enormous IFA 2026 tech exhibition
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Google is quietly building an AI version of Canva inside Workspace
Google Pics brings Nano Banana-powered image creation and editing directly into Workspace, giving Canva a potentially formidable new rival.
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Windows 11's new security feature 'wrecks' frame rates for some gamersSome gamers are up in arms, while others believe that this security feature is a must-have for keeping their PC safe.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers Top Gun thrills, but I was hoping to see more of its story and the bonds with your wingmenWe go hands-on with the next Ace Combat game at Gamescom 2026.
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ExclusiveEx-Rockstar dev gives us the inside scoop on what GTA 6’s Extended Look reveals about its protagonistsThe Netflix exclusive gameplay trailer pulled in 30m views in four days. What more can we learn about the most-anticipated title of the 21st century?
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Afterworld director explains the fantasy post-apocalyptic setting, and the pub trip that inspired the gameThe director of Afterworld explains why he wanted to "do something different" to historical games.
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Best gaming desks in 2026We've rounded up all the best gaming desks based on hundreds of hours of testing and review.
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Nvidia unveils custom high-bandwidth memory promising higher bandwidth and lower power use - but who will actually get to use it?Nvidia says its custom NVHBM beats HBM4E by 30% on bandwidth and 15% on power, but the standard has yet to be produced en masse.
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Google patches multiple browser bugs including one that was under active exploitation — so update nowGoogle did not share the details about the bug being actively used.
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Kingston's speedy NV3 1TB SSD is down to $157 for Labor DayIf you're upgrading your PC or working a new build, don't sleep on this Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD with up to 6,000MB/s read speeds.
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OpenAI warns about how good Astra model is at cracking cybersecurity, releases it anyway because it took 'years of research and big bets'GPT-6 Astra was paused a month ago for triggering safety protocols and now it's being slowly rolled out.
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