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- July 26
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- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's Flex Titanium display is impressive, but another phone is still the creaseless king
- 'How we build is just as important as what we build' — Google reveals how it's going to solve the AI data center water problem by 2030
- Only Murders in the Building season 6 casting Olivia Colman is nothing short of genius — now stream the Oscar nominated political biopic that first made her Meryl Streep's co-star
- I've driven the new Mercedes VLE — and this limousine-like electric van made me rethink what a family car should be
- Exclusive: 'We want to keep people away from doctors': Why Samsung has gone all-in on AI health, according to its executives — but do users trust it?
- July 25
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- July was a disappointing month for new horror releases — but this one Netflix show saved the day
- This cozy tidying sim wracked up millions of views on TikTok — here's why it should be in your library
- The Crow Girl season 2 is the 'unhinged, wild and deadly' crime drama you need to stream on Paramount+ and Channel 5 this weekend — I still can't wrap my head around its shocking finale
- Which DJI drone should I buy? Your simple guide to the different ranges and our top-rated flyers
- Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 1's 'OG death' isn't actually shocking at all — in fact, there's an overwhelmingly obvious clue to confirm that it's not even real
- July 24
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- I wanted great filter coffee and espresso without buying two appliances — and 9 months later, the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System is still my absolute favorite for both
- How do LifeLock's AI protections keep your finances secure?
- 'Science fiction that happened': experts explain why OpenAI's 'mind-blowing' cyberattack should worry us all
- Dell Pro 5: Thin, lightweight design meets all-day performance
- Secrets of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — how Flex Titanium technology makes it stronger, thinner and, yes, flatter
- Move over, James Gunn: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will have DC crossover episode — and there's one iconic superhero HBO Max would be stupid not to include
- July 23
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- I asked a disaster survival psychologist if AI usage should be the same level of 'emergency' as Pompeii — but instead she's worried about a technology catastrophe that I didn't even consider
- Microsoft Office Home and Business 2024 vs Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2024: What are the differences?
- 'I’m more excited about what’s to come than what we have achieved': Samsung executive on why they built the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Apple's iPhone Ultra threat, and what comes next for foldables
- From Downing Street to digital rights: What Andy Burnham’s rise means for your data privacy
- ‘Imagine an automated torture chamber’: I visited Samsung's South Korea factory to see how its Galaxy foldables are tested — and these robots don't miss a beat
- Leadership without limits: How the Dell Pro 7 empowers executives to move faster, decide smarter, and stay connected anywhere
- Dutton Ranch season 2 has all-but confirmed a release window after Ed Harris revealed filming complaints — and there's a huge change to the Yellowstone spinoff that nobody is talking about
- 'We carefully verified the silicon-carbon battery so that our users can trust it and use it with competence': Samsung execs on how it tuned the latest battery technology — and why that matters
- Prime Video just got a massive free upgrade that lets you instantly play games like Fallout on your TV — 'Not enough people know about it' says Amazon gaming head
- Gamers, make your voices heard — from PlayStation going discless to the endless layoffs at Xbox, what do you think are the biggest issues with gaming right now?
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 7 — the 5 biggest changes you need to know about
- Ransom Canyon season 2 ending explained: are Staten and Quinn back together, who is Yancy's secret wife, Double K and Fuller Ranch feud explained and possible season 3 predictions
- Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will contradict Big Bang Theory lore — and according to the new HBO Max show's creators, it's a 'deliberate choice'
- July 22
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- Power on... Marvel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 — and what the comic book giant could show after the Avengers: Doomsday trailer's earlier than expected release
- This is why Samsung built the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a passport-sized foldable that sets ‘the new standard for viewing content’
- The 5 biggest announcements at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 — including new phones, watches, and smart glasses
- 'Finally, we've got silicon-carbon' — why SuperSaf is just as excited as we are for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's new battery
- I went hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and this passport-shaped oddity has revived my interest in foldable phones
- I’ve spent an hour with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra — and I need to upgrade my Z Fold 7 ASAP
- 'If, because of that, we stop innovation, we don’t go anywhere': we got a first look at Samsung Intelligent Eyewear, the smart glasses entering a fraught market worried about privacy
- July 21
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- Little House on the Prairie season 3 and beyond would be a 'dream come true' for one Netflix star — and we can even guess season storylines way before they're renewed
- I gave ChatGPT’s new Work mode my most annoying life-admin tasks — and it handled them like a pro
- 5 questions to ask before choosing a robot lawn mower, according to a lawnbot exec
- A new Google Home Display is reportedly on the way — but what our smart homes actually need in 2026 is a proper Pixel Tablet successor
- July 20
- July 19
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- Are you a Necronomicon expert? Prove it by taking on our tricky Evil Dead horror franchise quiz
- No more beating around the bush — Arc Search puts AI at the center of your browser experience
- Think you're the ultimate Tom Holland Spider-Man fan? Put your knowledge to the test against our Marvel mastermind in this tricky MCU quiz
- Which DJI camera should I buy? Here's our essential guide to your options, including the results of our in-depth testing
- 'People are choosing to be a walking Flock camera': the smart glasses backlash hits new heights as celebrities blast 'creep goggles' — and activists install fake Meta Glasses ads at London bus stops
- I've used foldable phones for years — here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra are fixing the form factor in 2026
- July 18
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- I replayed Firewatch a decade on — and its storytelling is still some of the best I’ve ever experienced
- EV tech is trickling down to hybrid and combustion vehicles, and I’m here for it
- Polling rates explained: do you really need 8,000Hz for keyboards and mice in 2026?
- 'It almost defied belief': here are the 5 best OnePlus phones ever, as the 'flagship killer' leaves the US and Europe
- Heartstopper Forever has a brilliantly unexpected The Odyssey Easter egg in new Netflix movie — and it's not just that they both have the same release date
- ‘We’ve actually been using the Harman Curve incorrectly’: GoldenSound's new Status earbuds aim to rewrite an industry standard and, having tried them against AirPods Pro, I like it… to a point
- Tadej Pogačar is riding for Tour de France glory on an individually-specced 3D-printed saddle — and an AI-designed helmet for good measure
- Millions of Netflix viewers are abandoning shows after their first season — and I think I know the reasons why
- July 17
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- 'This is the right call' — VPN industry praises the UK’s decisions to leave VPN alone
- The death of private messaging? What the EU’s Chat Control gambit means for the future of our digital privacy
- Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra a good choice for content creators? Your questions asked
- Heartstopper Forever ending explained: are Nick and Charlie still together, who breaks up, Easter eggs you might have missed and where the gang will end up next
- July 16
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- The Odyssey IMAX 70mm screening prep causes confusion as projectors loaded into theaters spark new fan outrage — as some dub Christopher Nolan's filming choice 'anti-art'
- Dell Pro 7: Webcams, audio and ports designed for modern business
- Ann Droid is the new Diane Morgan comedy series on BBC iPlayer this week that you can't miss — but don't overlook these 3 underrated gems on the streamer either
- I'm rediscovering Assassin's Creed Black Flag in Resynced — here's what I love, and what I'd change
- 5 amazing tools built with GPT-5.6 that people are showing off to Sam Altman — from a wardrobe assistant to Pokémon Go for cats
- July 15
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- Looking for comprehensive identity theft protection? LifeLock has you covered.
- ‘A candidate who was hostile from day one never produces that baseline’: Nation states spies applying for legit jobs are hard to spot
- Denshattack! is a hybrid of all the best fast-paced platformers I've ever played, and I'm convinced it's a stand out indie game this year
- The Odyssey IMAX 70mm screening demand is so high that IMAX CEO confirms he'd 'like to see more' theaters — but actually getting them is more complicated than it looks
- "Players using CryoTherm Palm felt 60% cooler, held 2.45% higher speeds and preserved sprint velocity 4.7% better" — I asked Therabody's Chief Science Officer how England's World Cup squad is using a new cooling device to combat heat and boost performance
- I tried Android's underrated desktop app, and it's transformed the way I work
- Place, process, protect: the three rules of world-class AI data management
- "The difference between launching now and launching never": How vibe coding is turning small business ideas into functional apps in record time
- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis seems like the glow-up the gaming icon needed — but I’ve not seen enough yet
- 'We just figured having an AI day would be appropriate': how the National Day Calendar founder bypassed his own 30,000-application queue to make it happen
- July 14
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- Inside Samsung Display's secret labs, where it builds and stress-tests next-gen displays — and says it's ready for Apple to launch a foldable: 'We mean it, we love other companies to join this market'
- Is the Nintendo Switch 2 a hit or a flop? Despite high sales, the console's been relatively contentious — and I have a feeling I know why
- "It mirrors real life better than most gym exercises" A celebrity PT recommends this simple move as the best strength exercise most over 50s aren't doing
- Five unexpected ways the Galaxy S26 Ultra's ProScaler makes all the difference
- July 13
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- No room in your kitchen for a Ninja Slushi? We tested 3 blenders that make perfect slushies for one for a fraction of the price, and actually fit in your cupboard
- The Westies stars J.K. Simmons and Tom Brittney clap back at fan complaints that new MGM+ mob crime thriller is 'too tame' — 'we can't put everything in the trailer'
- I tested Meta's new AI image generator against ChatGPT and Nano Banana 2 using the same 5 prompts — and the winner surprised me
- July 12
- July 11
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- Your smartwatch is an unlikely festival essential, from paying without digging out your phone to finding your way back to your tent — here are 5 key settings to enable
- Don't sleep on this upcoming cinematic action game that could rival The Last of Us
- ‘Our brains were not necessarily meant to be this stimulated first thing in the morning’: psychologists explain why you reach for your phone as soon as you wake up — and what you can do to stop it
- Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026
- I took the new Sony RX10 V superzoom and a pro Sony mirrorless camera with 400-800mm lens on a bird photography trip — here’s how the two systems compared
- I’ve driven the hybrid Audi RS 5 — and it's completely changed what I think of plug-in hybrids
- The Westies creators confirm that 'no AI' was used to create 1980s New York in new MGM+ mob crime drama — 'it was a completely analogue process'
- Has the AI novelty worn off? Heavy daily usage has plummeted 31% in the past year, according to new survey
- July 10
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- Can't get enough of the horror hit Obsession? It's got a streaming release date, and it's closer than you think
- 'A critical tool for fighting against an Orwellian future' — Why users of this encrypted messaging app are helping keep the project alive
- Proton VPN on Android: features, requirements, how to install
- How integrated AI helps to give the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra great battery life
- July 9
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- I'm a certified barista, and these are the best 3 espresso machines I've tested so far this year — and the only ones genuinely worth your kitchen counter space
- How creative professionals are using Adobe Stock AI Studio to source images and videos: 7 ways to keep your creative momentum
- How do I know music is more important than clothes? I just moved home and the first thing I set up was my turntable and vinyl stash
- Meta’s super-sensing AI glasses are still in the works, and I don’t know if I should be excited or terrified
- Peaky Blinders sequel: cast, plot, and everything else we know about Netflix's untitled follow-up series
- July 8
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- PlayStation-owned Audeze has 'some potential game studio collaborations' in the works for its Maxwell 2 ReSkin earcup designs, as well as plans to bring it to other models
- Of course Samantha Morton will be the best part of The Odyssey — this 'devastating' drama you can stream now proved why long before Christopher Nolan's standing ovation
- ‘Lucky that we didn’t listen to the internet’ — Black Ops 7 isn’t perfect, but I’ll be sad to leave its incredible multiplayer behind for Modern Warfare 4
- ‘In Formula 1, the success goes to the teams that have the best teamwork and the best technology’: I found out how Atlassian is helping Williams F1 be more productive, efficient and collaborative than ever before
- 5 things to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked — from foldable phones to Samsung’s first smart glasses
- Compact by design: Why smaller gaming laptops are better suited to student life
- July 7
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- I'm a tech expert, and believe me: your next laptop’s battery life is about more than just battery size
- After 4 hours, The Blood of Dawnwalker feels like a true Witcher 3 successor
- I built 5 Gemini Gems that stop me repeating myself to AI — here’s how to make them
- Our Summer Game Fest 2026 quiz will prove whether you watched the show closely or not
- Riot Women season 2 doesn't start filming for another six months, but one BBC iPlayer star seems secretly pleased — 'I haven't practised playing at all'
- Bosch star Titus Welliver teases plans for 'standalone movie' after MGM+ prequel series Bosch: Start of Watch and Ballard season 2 — 'You've not seen the end of Harry Bosch'
- Dutton Ranch season 2 won't be released on Paramount+ any time soon — but this 'wild' fan prediction is so good that Taylor Sheridan should take some notes
- Your voice can be cloned in minutes using AI, and Taylor Swift is trying to protect hers — but what rights do the rest of us have?
- July 6
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- Stop starting every ChatGPT conversation from scratch — this one habit saves me time every week
- Clarkson's Farm finally has a positive piece of news — please let this mean that season 6 isn't anywhere near as soul-destroying as the season 5 ending
- How Live Translate and other Galaxy AI features take the stress out of travelling
- From season 4 episode 11 is merely fan ragebait — stop Googling it and stream this 'thrilling' new MGM+ show instead
- Which laptop specs matter most for students in 2026 — and why are they so useful?
- HubSpot increased leads by 1850%, and we asked them how: The AEO playbook
- Dutton Ranch season 1 is over after 'explosive' episode 9 season finale — but fans have noticed one touching scene didn't even make the final edit
- Google's update on IP tracking has crossed a new line — here's why a VPN is more crucial than ever
- July 5
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- I’ve tested almost every phone released this year — here are my 5 favorite models of 2026 so far, including a top pick that isn't made by Samsung or Apple
- The 5 best fitness trackers we've seen so far this year, from Google and Garmin to sleeper hits from Amazfit
- I've tested the most advanced mirrorless cameras ever made, but I'd still choose this seven-year-old Canon DSLR any day
- ‘The question is no longer how much AI can produce, but how much of that output is genuinely usable’: How we use and pay for AI is undergoing a major shift
- OpenAI wants to give the US government a piece of the company — but don't assume you'll get a slice too
- July 4
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- Even after more than a decade Arkham Knight is a near-perfect Batman game — but its Riddler challenges still have an unmatched power to annoy
- I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to testing in July 2026
- I’ve used the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a year — these are the 4 upgrades I’m hoping to see from the Z Fold 8, and one change I hope doesn’t happen
- How to build a Steam Machine-killing compact gaming PC for less
- 'It's a product that doesn't scream for attention, but captures it anyway': designer Carlo Borromeo on his new minimalist Smeg appliances — and why stripping away the color is the brand’s boldest design experiment yet
- ‘You fix it by making the secure option just as fast and frictionless as the risky one’: Practical advice on addressing shadow AI
- PC makers are chasing 'creatives'. But who are they? I spoke to Asus and Acer to find out
- July 3
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- 'We can tune the bass to get more output, pretty much for free': I asked audio specialist Audeze about its patented SLAM system for headphones, and the slam-dunks kept a-coming
- I’ve reviewed hundreds of laptops — these are the best ones that have launched so far in 2026
- If you love Star Wars and the Burnout games, then Galactic Racer is going to be right up your street
- Dutton Ranch episode 9 recap: who dies, 10 Petal's biggest secret revealed, what's next for Beth and Rip, and what to expect from season 2 of the hit Yellowstone spinoff
- I test headphones and earbuds for a living — these are the 8 standout releases of 2026 so far, from Apple, Marshall, Shokz, Sennheiser and more
- I tried Clean Up in the iOS 27 developer beta, and Apple's AI-powered image editing tool is finally worth using — but there's a big caveat
- Your camera deserves great glass — here are 5 of the best new optics I've tested in 2026, from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more
- July 2
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- The 11 best hi-fi upgrades of 2026 so far — we gave these speakers, turntables and DACs our highest marks after tough testing
- In the future of gaming, you'll pay lump sums, and 'own nothing' — and that's exactly what Sony has just kickstarted
- ‘Back pain in the morning? Can't touch your toes?' — An ergonomic expert shares tips to stay healthy if you're spending lots of time at your desk
- I tried Claude Sonnet 5 with prompts that ask it to finish the job, not just answer the question — and that's where the AI war is going
- I tried Nano Banana 2 Lite, Google's new 4-second AI image generator, and it changes how you use AI art
- My favorite portable hi-fi accessory is back, but I think it’s missed a trick — the AudioQuest DragonFly DAC was my go-to for great-sounding music on the go, and I heard the new version in action, but it's made one key upgrade mistake
- ‘Technologies don’t usually die because consumers move on, they die because the inputs disappear’: I asked CRT TV experts if the technology could ever make a comeback — the biggest obstacle wasn’t what I expected
- July 1
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- 7 discs new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from June 2026
- Exclusive: Blood Message developer describes working on a AAA narrative game as 'every team member's dream' — 'We are all fans of so many great titles, like Uncharted, like The Last of Us'
- Meta just paywalled a super-useful Ray-Ban smart glasses accessibility feature — and I have 3 reasons why this decision makes zero sense
- Looking back at some of our favorite physical PlayStation games for one final, tearful send-off
- Why every small business should use a cloud-native firewall
- What to look out for when securing your cloud environment with a secure web gateway
- How to choose a zero trust security vendor that works for your business
- I tried ChatGPT's new finance feature — and it opened a new window into how I spend my money
- What is Adobe Stock AI Studio and how can it reshape creative workflows
- $169 GMKtek N5095 mini PC is a brave but desperate attempt to revive a PC market decimated by AI and RAM greed
- Fable was easily one of the best things I saw at Summer Game Fest 2026, and I can’t wait to explore all of its rabbit holes and meet all its talking pigs
- I test camera gear for a living — here are the 5 standout models for 2026 so far, from Sony, Lumix and more
- Calling all keen travellers: here's how the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will improve your photography