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Shokz OpenFit Air review: Open-ear buds perfect for open-air running
The Shokz OpenFit Air are ideal for running and everyday use where hearing situational sound is important
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I reviewed the Epson QL7000 projector, and 10,000 lumens brightness makes the difference between day and night
Epson’s QL7000 projector can be paired with screens as large as 300 inches, and it’s so bright you won’t even need to dim the lights.
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House of Marley Roots Solar review: a solar-powered Bluetooth speaker is a great idea, but sadly I left the beach-party disappointed
The House of Marley Roots Solar is a portable speaker that’s built for beach parties. Its features sound neat, but solar-charging is ineffective and audio quality isn’t the best.
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Canon EOS R100 review: a cheap and sensibly simple beginner camera
The Canon EOS R100 lacks a number of modern conveniences, but it's a sensible first camera for photographers with an enticing price tag to boot.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 review: simple, stylish, affordable
Fujifilm's Instax Mini 41 is an impressive instant camera with elegant design, simple operation and upgraded viewfinder
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Vantrue E360 dash cam review: complete coverage and beyond
Front, rear and interior video capture is all possible thanks to the multi-function appeal of the Vantrue E360 – and it can turn into an action cam too.
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 review
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a fantastic graphics card undercut by its market proximity to its beefier sibling, the RX 9070 XT.
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Phones
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I bought a 120Hz phone recently, and now I can’t go back to 60Hz – here's why
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is one of the best phones on the market, in no small part due to its 120Hz ProMotion display.
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iPhone release date schedule could be set for a big shakeup – here's what we know
In future years we might not get all the flagship iPhone models at the same time, according to a new report.
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Clash of the camera phones 2025: I compared the iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Galaxy S25 Ultra – here are the pictures
The best cameras from Apple, Google and Samsung in a three-way face-off, but which has the features and quality you need?
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5 Apple iPhone accessories I can’t live without
These five accessories make using my iPhone an absolute breeze.
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We just got another big hint that the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is on the way
Once the Galaxy S25 Edge and the 2025 Samsung foldables have been unveiled, we should see the Galaxy S25 FE.
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Should you wait for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
With the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 fast approaching, you might be wondering whether it's worth waiting for, and for most people the answer is clear.
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Samsung's One UI 7 update is finally coming to older Galaxy phones in the US
After months of delays, it seems that Samsung is finally rolling out One UI 7 to older Galaxy phones in the US.
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Laptops & Computing
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1416, Monday, May 5
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, May 5 (game #428)
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 Monday, May 5 (game #1197)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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Opinion
MacBooks are now legitimate gaming machines – and the future looks promising
Think MacBooks suck at gaming? Think again – I’ve been genuinely surprised .
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Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, May 4 (game #1196)
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, May 4 (game #427)
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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You can put Google Gemini right on your smartphone home screen – here’s how
Google’s new Gemini widgets for iOS and Android make it faster and easier to interact with the AI assistant.
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Apple
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iPhone release date schedule could be set for a big shakeup – here's what we know
In future years we might not get all the flagship iPhone models at the same time, according to a new report.
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Opinion
MacBooks are now legitimate gaming machines – and the future looks promising
Think MacBooks suck at gaming? Think again – I’ve been genuinely surprised .
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Clash of the camera phones 2025: I compared the iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Galaxy S25 Ultra – here are the pictures
The best cameras from Apple, Google and Samsung in a three-way face-off, but which has the features and quality you need?
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5 Apple iPhone accessories I can’t live without
These five accessories make using my iPhone an absolute breeze.
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“No Apple tax means we will lower prices” - Proton promises price drop after US ruling against Apple
"We will lower prices for users by up to 30%," said Proton's CEO
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Streaming
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Alien: Earth – everything we know so far about FX's Alien TV show coming to Hulu and Disney+
Alien: Earth is arriving in summer – here's everything we know about the sci-fi franchise's first small screen foray.
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Apple might be blowing over a billion dollars a year but I think The Studio is worth every penny
The Studio, on Apple TV+, is one of the most original comedies I’ve watched in ages, and you are guaranteed a laugh out loud moment in every episode.
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Nobody Wants This season 2: everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show’s return
Nobody Wants This season 2 is currently in production. Here's everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show's next chapter.
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After Thunderbolts*, Marvel has the perfect opportunity to do the unthinkable with The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel has a golden opportunity to do something it's never done before with the MCU's next two movie releases.
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I canceled Prime Video for Apple TV+ in May, and it's all for these 3 movies and shows
I'm keeping Apple TV+ this month and snipping Prime Video, and it's all for the Murderbot.
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TVs
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I've been watching the latest 4K Blu-rays with a flagship OLED TV and soundbar setup for six months – here are my 7 favorites so far
We've been running our Blu-ray Bounty for six months and have been lucky to review some excellent 4K discs - here's my personal top seven
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I reviewed the Epson QL7000 projector, and 10,000 lumens brightness makes the difference between day and night
Epson’s QL7000 projector can be paired with screens as large as 300 inches, and it’s so bright you won’t even need to dim the lights.
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LG Display announces viability of ‘Dream OLED’ tech – but I wouldn't count on seeing it in the next generation of OLED TVs
LG announced a hybrid two-stack OLED display with blue fluorescence in the lower stack and blue phosphorescence in the upper stack that gets us closer to the dream of a perfect OLED TV.
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Amazon's best TV just got some nice free upgrades
Amazon has upgraded its flagship Fire TV Omni with Mini-LED with Interactive Art and Dual-Audio.
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Samsung says a 'dimmer' OLED TV appears just as bright as a 'brighter' LED model, but that misses the point of why I've been calling for brighter OLEDs
Samsung says the human eye perceives a 300-nit OLED the same as a brighter 500-nit LED screen, but we need brighter OLED TVs for more reasons.
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The best 85-inch TVs for 2024
The 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 best TV 2025
Top OLED and QLED sets to consider, from elite TVs to wallet-friendly options – all tested by us.
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Audio
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You need to be careful when buying new vinyl – the digital music loudness war can mean they sound worse than second-hand records
For vinyl buyers, some remasters can be a downgrade, not an upgrade
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The latest Sony WH-1000XM6 leaks may have revealed the design and pricing of the headphones
The long-awaited upgraded headphones should be made official within the next couple of weeks.
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House of Marley Roots Solar review: a solar-powered Bluetooth speaker is a great idea, but sadly I left the beach-party disappointed
The House of Marley Roots Solar is a portable speaker that’s built for beach parties. Its features sound neat, but solar-charging is ineffective and audio quality isn’t the best.
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Spotify updates iOS app in record time with new pricing options – leaving fans wondering why other fixes are taking so long
Spotify has updated its iOS apps to provide non-Apple subscription links for the first time, in response to a new App Store ruling.
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The best wireless earbuds 2025
Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.
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The best turntables 2025 for all budgets, tested and selected by TechRadar experts
The best record player is just a few clicks away, whether you're a vinyl veteran or a turntable newbie – and all TechRadar tested and approved.
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The best wired headphones 2025
We pick out the best wired headphones for big audio upgrades, no matter how much you want to spend.
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Health & Fitness
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Shokz OpenFit Air review: Open-ear buds perfect for open-air running
The Shokz OpenFit Air are ideal for running and everyday use where hearing situational sound is important
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Forget smartwatches: 5 reasons I think simple fitness trackers are due to make a comeback in 2025
The reasons I think simple fitness trackers are due to make a comeback in 2025.
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Apple Watch Ultra 3: 5 reasons to consider upgrading, and 4 reasons you might want to skip
With the Apple Watch Ultra 3 approaching, what are some of the rumored features you might want to consider upgrading for?
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Cameras
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RIP the DJI Phantom, the drone that started it all – and got me into aerial photography
DJI has officially withdrawn support for the Phantom 4 Pro and Advanced, effectively retiring its venerable – and pioneering – Phantom range for good.
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These handy Insta360 X5 editing tricks address my biggest problem with 360 action cameras
Insta360's X5 has smart software solutions for time poor or (simply plain lazy) video creators.
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Canon EOS R100 review: a cheap and sensibly simple beginner camera
The Canon EOS R100 lacks a number of modern conveniences, but it's a sensible first camera for photographers with an enticing price tag to boot.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 review: simple, stylish, affordable
Fujifilm's Instax Mini 41 is an impressive instant camera with elegant design, simple operation and upgraded viewfinder
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Home
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Air circulator vs fan: what's the difference, and which one should you buy?
They can look very similar, but air circulators work differently to most other fans – here's how to pick the right option for your needs.
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The best smart thermostat 2025: the easy way to make your heating more efficient
We've tested the best smart thermostats from top brands to find the smartest ways to heat and cool your home.
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The best smart speaker 2025: for Google, Alexa and Siri
Whatever smart home ecosystem you use, our experts have picked the best smart speaker for you.
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The best robot vacuum 2025
Your guide to the top robot vacuums (and mops) for hassle-free cleaning, as recommended by experienced reviewers.
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Buying guides
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The best wireless earbuds 2025
Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.
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The best turntables 2025 for all budgets, tested and selected by TechRadar experts
The best record player is just a few clicks away, whether you're a vinyl veteran or a turntable newbie – and all TechRadar tested and approved.
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The best wired headphones 2025
We pick out the best wired headphones for big audio upgrades, no matter how much you want to spend.
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Best Sony phones 2025: the best Xperia handsets
Our ranked list of the best Sony phones looks at the tech titan's unique creator-focused handsets.
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The best VPN service 2025
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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The best smart thermostat 2025: the easy way to make your heating more efficient
We've tested the best smart thermostats from top brands to find the smartest ways to heat and cool your home.
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The best earbuds 2025
Our carefully considered pick of the best earbuds, including wireless and wired options from the best brands in the business.
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Hot deals
Best New Zealand tech deals: the top online discounts in May 2025
TechRadar helps you find some excellent deals by hand-picking the best NZ tech bargains each week.
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The Nespresso Vertuo Pop is my mum's favourite appliance, and at 61% off it makes the perfect Mother's Day gift
Compact, stylish and producing an excellent brew, upgrade mum's morning coffee this Mother's Day with a huge AU$140 saving on the Nespresso Vertuo Pop.
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A rare discount on TechRadar's favourite ereader means you can give mum the gift of reading this Mother's Day
The Kobo Libra Colour is our pick of the best ereader for a reason – and it's got a small discount that drops it to its best price in 2025.
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Forget Andor season 2 – a chance to win an NBA Finals trip is the best reason to subscribe to Disney+ right now
Disney+ is giving away the NBA Finals trip of a lifetime, with tickets to two games, flights, a 7-night hotel stay and AU$1,000 in spending money up for grabs.
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Staying home this Easter? Here are 8 Apple TV+ shows I highly recommend watching
Binge on chocolate eggs and good TV this long weekend
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The best MacBook deals in April 2025
Our roundup of all the best MacBook deals so you can pay the lowest price for one of Apple's premium laptops.
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Software
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You can put Google Gemini right on your smartphone home screen – here’s how
Google’s new Gemini widgets for iOS and Android make it faster and easier to interact with the AI assistant.
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You can now fact check anybody’s post in WhatsApp – here’s how
Perplexity’s new WhatsApp integration can provide fact-checks to misinformation.
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Here’s how Snapchat Spectacles are being used in the real world right now - and you might be surprised
Snapchat Spectacles fifth generation have no timeline for consumer availability, but some developers are already putting them on consumers' faces
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ChatGPT could have multiple preset personalities for you to interact with in the future, to help combat its sycophantic personality problem
OpenAI shares some insights into what went wrong with the ChatGPT-4o rollback and how it will stop this happening in the future.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, May 5 (game #694)
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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Bloober Team breaks down upcoming survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn, 'this will be farther away from Silent Hill 2 or anything we did before'
We discuss the upcoming survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn with its directors at Bloober Team.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, May 4 (game #693)
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 spent a week with the Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X playing Farming Simulator 25, and despite its Hall effect stick and great customization, it made me realize that I'd be a terrible farmer
The Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X is a handy joystick companion for experienced farmers, though it’s far from a must-have for casual gamers.
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VPN
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“No Apple tax means we will lower prices” - Proton promises price drop after US ruling against Apple
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The best VPN service 2025
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"People should remain vigilant" – over 2 million British accounts have already been leaked in 2025, despite a global downtick
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Proton Mail hit with blocking order in India - here's everything we know so far
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Case dismissed – Windscribe wins landmark no-log VPN lawsuit in Greece
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Surfshark has launched a free, privacy-first, public DNS service - here's what you need to know
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China is helping Pakistan build a Great Firewall-like internet censorship system – here's what you need to know
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Lenovo's rival to Apple's Mac Studio gets one of Intel's fastest CPUs and a dedicated GeForce RTX 5060 TI GPU
Lenovo’s new ThinkCentre neo Ultra mini PC combines Intel’s Core Ultra 9 and 16GB RTX 5060 Ti GPU, delivering AI-ready performance in a 3.6L chassis.
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After cheap 5K monitors, JapanNext just launched an almost-square monitor with more than 7 million pixels
JapanNext's 27.6-inch SDQHD monitor combines vertical resolution, pro color accuracy, and webcam features.
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Global bean counters are struggling to find value for money in anything AI and that is a big, big problem
Most companies can’t monetize AI, and CFOs are raising red flags, new report claims.
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Lenovo unleashes its most powerful mobile workstation yet
Lenovo's ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 brings serious AMD muscle for creators and mobile professionals.
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