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Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF review
Samsung's latest 27-inch 500Hz OLED gaming monitor, the Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF, is incredibly fast, but that does come at a cost.
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Disneyland Handcrafted is the most fascinating documentary on Disney+ right now
Disneyland Handcrafted takes us back to the very first Disney park and how it came to be.
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Centr review: A Marvel-ous fitness platform
I trained for 3 weeks using Centr, and Chris Hemsworth's dynamic fitness app had my muscles feeling Thor
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Fluance Ri91 review: superb wireless floorstander speakers for the price
The Fluance Ri91 are fantastic in most regards, especially for the price – but I wobble on quality control concerns
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ReviewHP Laptop 14 review: a sleek and compact laptop that can’t keep up with the times
The HP Laptop 14 has a small and simple form — but does it have enough power for the modern-day user?
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JBL Boombox 4 review: one of the best party speakers you can buy
The JBL Boombox 4 is a premium party speaker that delivers killer sound with punchy bass and superb battery life.
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Canon PowerShot Elph 360 HS A / Ixus 285 HS A review: a great smartphone alternative for casual point-and-shoot photography
The Canon PowerShot Elph 360 HS A / Ixus 285 HS A appeals to the neo-retro appetite of the Tik Tok generation and it's helping to keep compact cameras alive
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AT&T is taking the fight to Verizon and T-Mobile with the strongest pair of iPhone deals I've seen at the carrier yet
These two deals are unusually good at AT&T right now
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The Trump phone seems to be real – and we just got our best look yet at it
Trump Mobile executives have shown off the latest look of the Trump T1 phone in an interview with The Verge.
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Have your say: tell me what you want from the Samsung Galaxy S26
I want to know what'll get you hyped about the Samsung Galaxy S26 again.
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MagSafe and more: how likely are these iPhone 17e rumors?
The iPhone 17e now has a rumored release date, and many possible specs have also leaked, but how likely are these claims?
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The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for February 2026: free devices, cheap plans, and buying advice
Looking for an iPhone 17 on the cheap? Check out this week's best deals in both the US and UK across all four devices right here on this page.
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Elon Musk shoots down Starlink phone rumors, but hints at future AI device
Elon Musk says SpaceX is not building a phone, but says a 'different device' could still be in the pipeline.
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Yikes! 70% of you told me you’re not hyped about the Galaxy S26 — Samsung better have something special up its sleeve
You’re not feeling the hype for the Samsung Galaxy S26 – maybe it’s time for a change.
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Laptops & Computing
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1696, Monday, February 9
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Move Over, BigOven: MealBoard is my new kitchen essential
Homescreen Heroes: MealBoard has taken all the stress out of meal planning and grocery shopping
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Quordle hints and answers for Monday, February 9 (game #1477)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, February 9 (game #708)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, February 8 (game #1476)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, February 8 (game #707)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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I ditched Windows 11 for Windows XP for a week – here’s what happened
Sick of Microsoft's AI push, I switched from Windows 11 to the ancient Windows XP. What could go wrong?
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Apple
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Apple could soon allow ChatGPT and Gemini to on CarPlay
A new report suggests Apple is thinking about opening up CarPlay to more AI bots, though Siri won't be replaced.
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MagSafe and more: how likely are these iPhone 17e rumors?
The iPhone 17e now has a rumored release date, and many possible specs have also leaked, but how likely are these claims?
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in February 2026
New movies are going to arrive weekly throughout 2026 – these are the biggest ones to look out for.
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Even the FBI couldn't crack the iPhone's Lockdown Mode – here's how it works
The FBI was unable to access a reporter’s iPhone after it was protected with Apple’s Lockdown Mode.
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Your phone's NFC tech is about to get one of its biggest upgrades ever
The NFC Forum has published its roadmap for 2026 and there are some interesting upgrades on the way.
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A24 and Glen Powell are reviving The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as a TV show — and it's got me revved up for all of the wrong reasons
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an iconic horror movie, but does it really need another adaptation?
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Tell Me Lies season 3 episode 7 release date and time on Hulu and Disney+
Wrigley and Bree finally kissed last week, but what does that mean for Tell Me Lies season 3 episode 7, and when is it on Hulu and Disney+?
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Everything we know so far about Heated Rivalry season 2
Heated Rivalry season 2 has officially been greenlit – here's everything we know so far.
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ExclusiveCrime 101 writer-director reveals his 'Mount Rushmore' of crime movies
Bart Layton lifts the lid on his all-time favorite crime movies – and how they inspired his new Chris Hemsworth-starring film.
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ExclusiveCrime 101 star Chris Hemsworth really did his own stunts in new movie, director says
Bart Layton has confirmed that Chris Hemsworth is "truly behind the wheel" during the crime movie's explosive chase sequences.
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TVs
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Samsung shocked as family trades in 39-year-old 'workhorse' CRT TV for new LCD
A Guatemalan family recently stunned Samsung by trading in their 39-year-old "workhorse" CRT TV for a new LCD – and started a journey that's seen the set become an exhibit at the company's HQ.
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I've owned OLED TVs for a decade, but I might switch sides to RGB mini-LED
No one loves OLED TVs more than I do, but even this self-emissive zealot is at a tipping point.
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Here are my 4 top TVs that should be getting a big discount soon
Black Friday and Prime Day are good times of year to buy a new TV, but don't underestimate the end of a TV's life cycle.
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Disney+ lost Dolby Vision and HDR10+ in some countries, here's what we know
Reports say Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are disappearing from Disney+ in Europe
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Immersive sound will take the Super Bowl to a new level — I’d recommend these 7 soundbars based on my testing
Want to immerse yourself in the Super Bowl like never before? These soundbars will take your viewing experience to new heights.
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Samsung's Super Bowl sale is ending soon, and it's one of the best I've seen — up to $2,500 off best-rated TVs and soundbars
Samsung's Super Bowl sale is ending soon, and I've rounded up my 19 favorite deals on best-rated 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs, and discounts on soundbars.
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The Hisense U65QF 'punches well above its price range' and it's had a huge $300 discount at Amazon ahead of President's Day
A big screen TV with a big discount, the Hisense U6QF 75-inch has had its price slashed.
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Here are 3 ways to spot AI-generated music in Spotify, and where you can report it
AI-generated music is plaguing Spotify for some users, but there are things you can do to spot it.
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Spotify just got a neat upgrade, but YouTube Music is paywalling a feature
There's good news if you're a Spotify Premium subscriber, but less good news if you're on the free YouTube Music tier.
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If you're not playing music in the shower every morning, I think you need to start, because some of the greatest waterproof speakers I've tested are on sale right now
Some of the best waterproof speakers around are on-sale, here are my top picks.
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We called them 'the best-sounding open-ear buds yet' — and now the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are down to a record-low price
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds drop to a new low price of $199 at Amazon, so here's why now's the time to snap up some of the best open-ear buds you can buy.
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This ultra-powerful amp lets you study voltages and bias in realtime
You'll need a pretty amazing pair of speaker to justify this amp, but it's made for the truly hardcore hi-fi nerds
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UpdatedThe best wireless speakers, all tested by us — from Apple, JBL, Sonos and more
Looking for the best wireless speaker? These are the top TechRadar-reviewed and approved buys to hear music throughout your home.
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UpdatedThe best Bluetooth speakers you can buy, all tested by our experts
Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy? Here are the top portable speakers on the market right now, all TechRadar tested.
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Health & Fitness
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8 fitness features hiding in your smartwatch that you’ll actually use
Get the most out of your smartwatch with these simple tricks
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I swapped my phone for a running watch for a month – here are 5 key differences for novices
I swapped my phone for a running watch for a month to track my activities – here are 5 key differences for novices
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Some cheap smartwatches are actually making up their readings
A German regulatory service investigated the cheap smartwatches just making up their readings.
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Cameras
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I found my dream lens – why the Viltrox 35mm F1.2 LAB never leaves my Nikon camera
Viltrox's priciest prime lens is optically incredible, versatile for documentary work, and costs a fraction of proprietary equivalents
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The DJI Mini 5 Pro 'raises the bar for beginner drones' - this five-star-rated model is a fantastic buy right now, with one caveat
TechRadar Approved - Sponsored Offer Best Buy
An incredible place to start your drone journey if you're aware of one thing
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430mph! Aerospace engineer (unofficially) reclaims the drone speed crown
A garage-built aircraft worth about $3,000 just broke the world drone speed record – but it's not officially recognized by Guinness.
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"Patience paying off" – stunning early contenders for DJI and SkyPixel's $200,000 drone prize revealed
The SkyPixel Awards 2025/6 have not yet closed, but already the quality of entries is stunning. Leading the pack is a beautiful image of children studying on a frozen lake and it's glorious
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Home
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3 reasons why these $6 / £3 IKEA smart switches are actually genius
Exclusive: 'There are situations when you don’t want to pick up your phone, open an app, and tap through menus to steer your smart product.'
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I test smart lights for a living, and these are my top 3 Philips Hue smart lights to brighten up any space
Give any room a glow-up and set the mood with these color-shifting smart lights.
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Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifier: 3 key differences you need to know
These two kinds of dehumidifier do the same job, but work in different ways.
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Barista skills still rusty? My automatic coffee machine picks will turn you pro
Tired of collapsing foam and milk spatter? I’ve assembled all of my favorite automatic coffee machines for reducing the fuss when frothing coffee.
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Buying guides
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2026
We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the best available options.
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UpdatedThe best wireless speakers, all tested by us — from Apple, JBL, Sonos and more
Looking for the best wireless speaker? These are the top TechRadar-reviewed and approved buys to hear music throughout your home.
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UpdatedThe best Bluetooth speakers you can buy, all tested by our experts
Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy? Here are the top portable speakers on the market right now, all TechRadar tested.
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VPNThe best Hulu VPN
Looking for a reliable Hulu VPN to take your streaming to the next level? Here are my top 5 picks.
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Best VPN for ITVX in 2026
Want to continue watching ITVX while abroad? These VPNs for ITVX make it easy.
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These are the VPNs you’ll want to consider for Super Bowl weekend
We've tested and ranked today's top VPNs to help you find the best option for the upcoming Super Bowl LX.
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The best ereader for 2026
I've tested several of the best ereaders and epaper tablets you can get from Kindle, Kobo and more to find the top 9 options across different budgets and categories.
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Deals
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Amazon is celebrating the Super Bowl by slashing prices on big-screen TVs - shop my 9 favorite deals from $349.99
Amazon is celebrating the Super Bowl today by offering stunningly low prices on big-screen TVs from brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, and TCL, starting at just $349.99.
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Need a last-minute Super Bowl VPN? Proton VPN is at one of its lowest prices ever
With the Super Bowl only a matter of days away, we've found the VPN you need to get the best experience possible.
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AT&T is taking the fight to Verizon and T-Mobile with the strongest pair of iPhone deals I've seen at the carrier yet
These two deals are unusually good at AT&T right now
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The DJI Mini 5 Pro 'raises the bar for beginner drones' - this five-star-rated model is a fantastic buy right now, with one caveat
TechRadar Approved - Sponsored Offer Best Buy
An incredible place to start your drone journey if you're aware of one thing
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If you're not playing music in the shower every morning, I think you need to start, because some of the greatest waterproof speakers I've tested are on sale right now
Some of the best waterproof speakers around are on-sale, here are my top picks.
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We called them 'the best-sounding open-ear buds yet' — and now the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are down to a record-low price
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds drop to a new low price of $199 at Amazon, so here's why now's the time to snap up some of the best open-ear buds you can buy.
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Sling TV promo codes for Feb 2026 |
SPONSORED 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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Private Internet Access coupon codes for Feb 2026 |
SPONSORED These Private Internet Access coupon codes can lower the price of the brand's VPN and antivirus software plan to help protect you online.
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LastPass coupons in Feb 2026 |
SPONSORED Use our LastPass coupons to save on the price of plans from the password manager software and manage your logins for less.
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OnePlus coupons codes for Feb 2026 |
SPONSORED Use these OnePlus coupons to get a better price on mobiles & accessories from the leading Android smartphone retailer.
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Squarespace coupon codes for Feb 2026 |
SPONSORED These Squarespace promo codes can help you save money on domain names, website hosting & more.
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Newegg promo codes for Feb 2026 |
SPONSORED Our Newegg promo codes can help you save on electronics including PCs, components & accessories.
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Software
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I ditched Windows 11 for Windows XP for a week – here’s what happened
Sick of Microsoft's AI push, I switched from Windows 11 to the ancient Windows XP. What could go wrong?
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Windows 11 is getting a new security feature that might cause confusion
Microsoft tightens an aspect of Windows 11's security in Settings — but there's a trade-off in terms of convenience.
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Windows 11's February update is imminent — here are the top 4 features
The next update for Windows 11 arrives on February 10 with a number of new features.
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Windows 11 bug breaks entire desktop for some users — luckily there's a fix
Wondering why your Windows 11 desktop keeps vanishing? It's because of this nasty bug.
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The new Kirby Air Riders update is an absolute game-changer — here's why
I love the new Kirby Air Riders update, especially with the inclusion of this excellent multiplayer feature.
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Razer won’t make the gaming chair of my dreams a reality — but the DXRacer Martian Pro proves it should
Razer hasn't made Project Arielle real, but the DX Racer Martian Pro proves it should.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, February 9 (game #974)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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I’m addicted to Nintendo Switch Online, but I wish I’d known about these hidden gems sooner
If you’ve got a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, these classic games are absolute must-play – but you may not be all too familiar with them.
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Need a last-minute Super Bowl VPN? Proton VPN is at one of its lowest prices ever
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The best VPN deals this February – get the lowest price possible
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2026
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VPNThe best Hulu VPN
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Best VPN for ITVX in 2026
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'It's a marathon, not a sprint' – VPN Trust Initiative cracks down on complacency with new annual audit rules
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These are the VPNs you’ll want to consider for Super Bowl weekend
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Ultrafast Wi-Fi 8 switches and access points on the way as Broadcom unveils new chipsets - but don't get rid of your Wi-Fi 7 gear just yet
New Broadcom Wi-Fi 8 access point and Trident X3+ switch chips support wired and wireless telemetry with real-time network data collection.
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You can control your PC from almost anywhere in the world with this 5G remote KVM - and it even has a touchscreen and a HDMI port
Comet 5G combines Wi-Fi 6, 5G RedCap, touchscreen, and multi-network failover to ensure reliable remote KVM control everywhere.
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Get ready for out of this world selfies - NASA says astronauts can now take their own phones with them to space
NASA will allow astronauts to use personal smartphones, reshaping how missions are documented and shared publicly.
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"The height of nonsense": Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison’s 1987 argument that not everything should be AI makes perfect sense in 2026
Decades before the current AI boom, Oracle's Larry Ellison argued that applying AI to every problem was "the height of nonsense."
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