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September 2023
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- September 30
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- Longing for Loki season 2? Watch these 7 Marvel movies and Disney Plus shows before it's released
 - There's one thing the Apple Vision Pro needs to learn from the Meta Quest 3
 - I used a cheap foam roller every day for a week: Here's what happened
 - 3 USB-C DACs to turn your iPhone 15 into a bona-fide hi-res music player
 
 - September 29
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- It took Stoicism to get me through one of Lies of P’s toughest bosses
 - How game marketers actually get you
 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Teal Mask DLC may not fix the games’ biggest problems, but they’re still just as fun
 - Arizona Sunshine 2 preview - a brilliantly paced shooter that gave me House of the Dead vibes
 
 - September 28
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- macOS Sonoma is better without being hugely different and I'm here for it
 - Counter-Strike 2’s new assists will help you learn the game
 - We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip is a true test of your bond - and your patience
 - Ray tracing is so crucial to Teardown that the world goes black if you turn it off
 - Teardown dev’s top priority is always physics; the game can come later
 - Teardown developers want to ‘take care of our modders as much as possible’, and it shows
 - I lived with LG's pricey Easel TV for a week – I'm convinced the G3 OLED is the better buy
 
 - September 27
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- Gen V brings The Hunger Games and Murder, She Wrote to The Boys universe – and the weird blend works superbly
 - It took being riddled with disease for me to finally enjoy Animal Crossing
 - The design of the PlayStation Portal is revolutionary for folks with hands like mine
 - Life before Google: 7 retro services that helped us survive, from Altavista to Hotmail
 
 - September 26
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- The best way to play Diablo 4 is with a PS5 DualSense controller
 - Get faster and tougher portable data storage with a SanDisk SSD
 - The world's biggest, most expensive OLED TV hides a wicked cool party trick
 - Like it or not, F-Zero 99 is necessary if you want to see this franchise survive
 - Dragon’s Dogma 2 preview - high fantasy and high fives
 
 - September 25
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- Spider-Man's Yuri Lowenthal speaks about the growing issues with AI impersonation affecting voice actors
 - Starfield’s ship-builder makes me feel like a kid again
 - How Visualsoft helps SMEs unlock limitless eCommerce potential
 - I’m crushing my family in this year's Rugby World Cup Fantasy League, and you can too
 - I bought an iPhone 14 last year, and now I feel like an idiot
 - The Nitro Deck has convinced me to play my Switch portably more than Nintendo ever did
 - Four essential Strava safety features every user needs to know about
 - How to buy a soundbar
 
 - September 24
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- I can't stop thinking about this unique VR headset design
 - Slack - why it's time to rethink how your business thinks about productivity
 - I wall mount a lot of TVs – here are 4 tips to help you avoid a headache
 - Passkeys are getting ready to take over - but how locked in will you be?
 - 9 great movies that inspired John Wick spin-off The Continental, according to its directors
 - How to buy a Chromebook
 - What is the first night effect? We dig into this annoying sleep problem
 - 7 unsung Google apps and tools that we love (and you should use too)
 - The self-heating Ember Mug 2 actually makes me drink less coffee, ironically
 
 - September 23
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- 5 things we’re most looking forward to in the Google Pixel 8
 - Toggl Track is a must-have app for tracking your time and your projects
 - Inside The Continental, the John Wick prequel series that trades gun-fu for expressive ‘disco noir’
 - iPhone 15 Pro: 6 reasons why businesses should consider it
 - The Google Graveyard revisited: 9 scrapped Google ideas we still miss
 
 - September 22
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- The Online Safety Bill becomes law—will it really make the internet a safer place?
 - It’s me, the person the PlayStation Portal is being made for
 - It’s about time Apple made a game console - here’s why
 - What is the best type of memory foam?
 - Getting a decent gaming headset revolutionized my Starfield experience
 - The Apple Watch is going big on eco-friendly straps – here are the best ones so far
 
 - September 21
 - September 20
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- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is a DLC masterclass
 - Starfield’s best mission is a reality-bending nod to Titanfall 2
 - The Continental is a risky John Wick TV spin-off that lacks Keanu Reeves' star power – and it shows
 - PS Plus Tiers explained - membership details, benefits, and cost
 - I was born too late for the first wave of fun hardware, but I'm all for the modern renaissance
 
 - September 19
 - September 18
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- From Starfield to Ghost of Tsushima, open-world games struggle to keep their characters consistent
 - I tried all 6 new AirPods Pro 2 features and if you don’t update to iOS 17, you’re missing out
 - How Wi-Fi 7 will boost business: An interview with the Wireless Broadband Alliance
 - Pokémon Black and White don’t need remakes, they need a Legends: Arceus-style prequel
 
 - September 17
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- Tesla Model 3 refresh: Four reasons to want it and two reasons to drive away
 - I wore a haptic vest to simulate being shot with lasers and I loved every second of it
 - My Instagram got hacked - here's my advice to you
 - I tested Samsung’s ‘cheap’ mini-LED – here’s what it does as well as expensive TVs
 - How Barracuda aims to keep up with the ever-increasing sophistication of cyberattacks
 - Spooked by El Conde? Take a bite out of these 5 creepy gothic horror movies on Netflix, Max, and more next
 
 - September 16
 - September 15
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- Philips Hue Bridge: what is it and how important is it for your Hue smart lights
 - F-Zero 99 might not be the game you wanted - but it sure is a lot of fun
 - The iPhone 15 just made the iPhone 14 Pro an even better choice
 - Huawei has been redefining wearable tech for a decade — and the best is yet to come
 - Waven preview - a bite-sized strategy with bags of customization
 
 - September 14
 - September 13
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- Iran protests, one year on—is technology more of an oppressor or liberator?
 - Song of Nunu is a League of Legends platformer that gives you all the feels
 - What is "Double Tap" on the Apple Watch 9? The gesture controls explained
 - HONOR continues to shape the foldable market with new products at IFA
 - Apple Watch 9 vs Apple Watch 8 – all the differences explained
 - What is the dark web?
 - How Apple’s pink iPhone 15 embraces a cultural shift and keeps it cute
 - The titanium iPhone 15 Pro feels much lighter – but it won’t be much tougher
 - The digital culture of Estonia, Europe’s erstwhile tech capital
 - Experience Points: Caroline Marchal
 - 10 years on, Warframe has its sights set on “a new generation of players”
 - Charming indie Pokémon homage Cassette Beasts shows off its first big DLC
 
 - September 12
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- The 9 biggest upgrades in the Apple Watch Series 9
 - Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 performance: how does Larian’s RPG hold up on console?
 - Galacticare breaks the medical sim mold by letting you incinerate your patients
 - Assassin’s Creed Mirage preview - a fluid and clinical blend of old and new
 - The Outer Worlds showed me what Starfield is missing
 - Is sleeping on the floor good for you? We asked a sleep expert for their opinion
 
 - September 11
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- 6 things the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 15 needs to do
 - Towerborne hands-on preview: Streets of Rage meets Guardian Heroes in this combo-heavy brawler
 - Post Trauma preview - this psychological game was almost too much to handle
 - Forza Motorsport hands-on preview: a career mode with welcome layers of strategy and risk
 - Undead Inc. is the ‘Breaking Bad’ of strategy simulation games
 - Helskate preview - skate and destroy
 - Persona 5 Tactica may finally convince me to give strategy RPGs a go
 - What is an IP address?
 - What is DNS management?
 - Here’s what you probably won’t see at the Apple iPhone 15 launch
 
 - September 10
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- 3 Meta Quest 3 announcements I need to see at Meta Connect 2023
 - Parents, meet the AI chatbots transforming education
 - From MicroLED walls to subwoofer towers – the coolest tech shown at CEDIA 2023
 - 5 different ways to air fry a potato
 - 5 TV settings that are making your picture worse and how to fix them
 - Starfield proves 8K gaming remains a frontier too far - even with the Nvidia RTX 4090
 - Where is all your health data going? The Google and Fitbit scandal explained
 
 - September 9
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- I’m never leaving home again without JBL's new air conduction headphones
 - The ultimate Dolby Atmos setup? Easy, I'll take these 3 lavish concept theaters
 - These mini air fryer potato skins are the ultimate comfort food – cute, delicious and so easy to make
 - This graphics card generation is over and it was mostly trash
 - watchOS 10 has arrived! Here are 3 features you'll want to try straight away
 
 - September 8
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- 5 ways hackers can steal your data on public Wi-Fi
 - 7 home theaters to die for – the most incredible movie setups
 - Baldurs Gate 3 is going to give triple-A games big CRPG energy
 - 7 new movies and shows to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more this weekend (September 8)
 - Cities: Skylines 2 preview - fixing the UK road network one roundabout at a time
 - Sharing music with iOS 17 gives me life and I want to hug iPhones with everybody
 - Warframe’s community art museum celebrates a decade of shared experiences
 - In a flash – why this fashion photographer packs a portable SSD
 - Fortnite’s new heist theme is ruining itself by dominating the map
 
 - September 7
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- 10 movies to show off what your Dolby Atmos system can do
 - Earthless preview - a mass of systems combine for a compelling sci-fi card game
 - Hyenas preview - an extraction shooter for the TikTok generation
 - The dull delight of humdrum work simulators
 - Apple Music is now a major player in the record business and classical fans should take note
 - I sat on this budget throne – and I may never pay for a pricey gaming chair again
 - Why your dream home theater isn't complete without multiple subwoofers
 
 - September 6
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- These air fryer empanadas are perfect for using up leftovers or when you’re craving comfort food
 - Apple Music has a secret feature that let's you learn more about the artists you love
 - This AI improvement changes everything in Forza Motorsport
 - Netflix has announced its 'Fall 2023' movie lineup – here are 4 you shouldn't miss
 - Why AV receivers are still the heart of any good home theater
 - 10 years on, Europa Universalis 4's achievement design keeps it fresh
 - Baldur’s Gate 3 does more than laugh at itself - it brings you in on the joke
 - Projector vs 98-inch TV: which does it best?
 
 - September 5
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- Mortal Kombat 1 hands-on preview - ushering in a gory new era
 - The Canon EOS R series turns 5 – here’s why it’s my favorite mirrorless camera system
 - Here are the five things to consider when shopping for a projector screen
 - I pet all the dogs while murdering my way through the VR game Arashi: Castles of Sin - Final Cut
 - Will the iPhone 15 Pro Max really be delayed?
 - The Crew Motorfest can be a Forza Horizon beater - here's why
 - 5 ways a portable SSD can boost your productivity instead of cloud storage
 
 - September 4
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- Forget 4K Blu-ray, this pricey media server is the ultimate movie player
 - I tried lots of weird massage tech at IFA 2023 – here's the one I'd actually buy
 - Gamescom’s managing director explains what makes the German convention so unique
 - Man cave to media room: the evolution of home theater, from CRT to MicroLED
 - I tested TiVo’s new smart TV platform, and Google TV isn’t enough anymore
 - After 10 years of hating them, Baldur’s Gate 3 finally brought me around to D&D’s Monk class
 - Armored Core 6’s best mode isn’t the main campaign
 
 - September 3
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- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor adds a layer of strategy to the Vampire Survivors formula
 - I always wanted B&W 600 speakers and these four new models are surprisingly affordable
 - Your TV's sound modes explained – from Standard to Movie to Sport
 - The best Windows 11 apps for students you need to install
 - The 10 coolest TVs from IFA 2023, from OLED TV concepts to giant 4K wonders
 - Microsoft September event – 7 new launches we expect to see
 - The best exercises for abs at home, according to an expert personal trainer
 
 - September 2
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- Well done Microsoft, you’ve made me hate Windows 11 with your pushy ads
 - Netflix's One Piece TV series is good, but these 5 pirate shows are even better
 - Best of IFA 2023 awards – meet the 13 coolest products of the show
 - Tekken 8 has me questioning why I would buy a premium collector's edition when I could buy a Nintendo Switch
 - You really shouldn’t buy a new iPhone right now – here’s why
 
 - September 1
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- This secret iPhone trick is a useful tribute to Apple’s forgotten digital camera
 - Nvidia DLSS 3.5 looks game-changing for PC gaming across all RTX graphics cards
 - The Honor V Purse is a fun concept phone – but the Apple Watch got there first
 - The Metal Gear Solid games may be classics, but they've not aged well
 - I hate the taste of water, but Larq’s smart water devices have finally won me over
 - 7 new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, Prime Video, and more in September 2023
 - This free bill-splitting app has made settling my shared expenses a breeze
 - Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion: HONOR's fantastic foldable concept is cute and clever
 - I tried this viral YouTube bodyweight workout trend for a week, and I'm hooked