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February 2025
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- February 28
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- Claim a free Xbox FPS with your Amazon Prime subscription, plus loads of great PC games including two massive RPGs
- After hearing Max Cooper's new album 'On Being' at L-Acoustics' ultra-high res 3D audio suite, I never want to go back to stereo
- ‘Atmos content costs too much money’: Samsung told me why Dolby Atmos isn't the sole future of 3D sound for content creators, and why it launched Eclipsa Audio
- 3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from February 2025
- February 27
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- Netflix reveals the most-watched movies and shows of the end of last year, and there are 4 I recommend you catch up on
- More 4K TVs will be upgraded with better 120Hz connectivity in 2025, but it might not be the ones you expect, due to a surprising trade-off
- What is Leonardo.Ai: everything you need to know about the AI art generator
- What is Stable Diffusion: everything you need to know about the AI image generator
- Want to try Alexa+? Here are the Echo devices it'll work on
- Why are soundbars so much better than TV speakers, and dedicated speakers better than soundbars? It's about volume (and not the one on your remote)
- February 26
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- 7 genuinely useful Alexa+ features that might make it my go-to AI assistant
- How can a VPN help with streaming? A complete guide to securing your favorite shows
- Polycam pulls in the real world and makes sense of it in 3D – and I am hooked
- Netflix's #2 show Zero Day has viewers divided - here are 3 better political thrillers with over 85% on Rotten Tomatoes to watch instead
- I tested the OnePlus Watch 3's sleep tracking powers against our top smart ring – and it didn't measure up
- What is Grok: This chatbot is brimming with attitude
- What is Imagen 3: everything you need to know about Google's text-to-image model
- Apple is right not to bow down to the UK government's encryption backdoor request - but users should still be angry
- February 25
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- What is ChatGPT search: everything you need to know about the AI search tool
- What is Perplexity: Take your pick of AI models
- 'We clearly need to have a car', Blizzard developers open up on the philosophy behind World of Warcraft's massive new Undermine(d) update
- I think a new world of wireless home theater is coming that could explode its popularity, if anyone can put all the pieces together
- iOS 18.4: 5 new features to expect, including Ambient Music and Photos filtering
- Reacher season 3 is Prime Video's #1 show – here are 3 more action shows that pack a punch with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 4 ways to avoid misinformation on social media and retain control of your newsfeed
- I hope this AI deepfake detection feature comes to more phones soon – but it needs one key upgrade to be truly useful
- The American gods of valve-based audio have released a huge monoblock power amp and I've never wanted 92kg of hi-fi more
- February 24
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- 2024 was the worst year on record for internet freedoms – again
- What is my IP address? How to find out and what it means
- What is Galaxy AI: Samsung was first out of the blocks with AI device integration but is it any good?
- I'm heartbroken for Mark and the rest of MDR – Severance season 2 episode 6 was the Apple TV+ show's most emotional episode yet
- From ChatGPT to NotebookLM, these are the 10 best free AI productivity tools to help you get things done
- What is a normal temperature for a CPU?
- What is DeepSeek: China’s AI has got people talking
- What is Task Manager in Windows 11?
- What is a normal temperature for a GPU?
- February 23
- February 22
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- Chery's Omoda E5 is a brilliant EV in Australia, but a poor purchase in the UK
- Can you run on the road wearing trail shoes? We asked an expert, here's what they said
- Want noise-cancelling earbuds ready for 2025 travel? Here are the 4 best we’ve tested for all budgets
- What's new in Lightway 2.0? Here are the 4 biggest changes I'm excited for
- February 21
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- The Gorge on Apple TV+ is a flop – here are 3 better survival horror movies on Prime Video, Plex, Hoopla and more
- I review cameras for a living, and the new Canon PowerShot V1 could be this year’s vlogging star – here’s why
- Google, Apple, and internet restriction – how Big Tech is making censorship "much worse" according to experts
- The iPhone 16e saw Apple kill off some classic iPhone features – and you told us which one you’ll miss the most
- What is a SOCKS proxy?
- What is Otter.ai? Everything we know about journalists' favourite AI transcription tool
- What is Canva Magic Studio? Everything we know about the best AI graphic design service
- Sony FX3 II: 5 upgrades I want to see as a pro filmmaker
- February 20
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- What is TensorFlow? Everything we know about Google's AI framework
- The US privacy nightmare? What's changed after 30 days of President Trump's new administration
- What is Synthesia? Everything we know about the best enterprise AI video generator
- What is Sprout.ai? Everything we know about AI insurance tool
- Can your workplace tell that you’re using a VPN?
- What is a Tensor Core? The Nvidia GPU technology explained
- I've become a ChatGPT expert by levelling up my AI prompts – here are my 8 top tips for success
- What's the difference between Windows and ChromeOS?
- iPhone 16e – 5 things you need to know, including its price, camera, and that C1 chip
- From Peaky Blinders to Rocky, the movies and shows that the cast of A Thousand Blows watched ahead of the new Disney+ drama’s release
- February 19
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- What is Remini? Everything we know about AI restoration tool
- What is QuillBot? Everything we know about the AI writing assistant
- Exoborne is on track to be the most approachable extraction shooter on the market, but will that be enough for it to succeed?
- What is Character AI: Engage with a host of personalities
- Is it possible to send a truly anonymous message?
- 10 years later, Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition still has one of gaming’s best open worlds, but is it truly definitive?
- ‘Browsers cannot stay unprotected’ - NordLayer unveils its holistic cybersecurity-focused browser
- Netflix subscribers aren't in love with its #1 movie La Dolce Villa – here are 3 better rom-coms with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Elden Ring Nightreign has the makings of a seriously fun multiplayer game if FromSoftware can fix its performance issues
- How Samsung Knox protects appliances from security threats
- What is NotebookLM: Power-up your research skills
- Affordable, rangey, but not very special – Leapmotor’s latest EVs prove that cheap Chinese cars still have some way to go
- February 18
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- What is PyTorch? Everything we know about the machine learning framework
- ‘Fact is more interesting than fiction’: What inspired Steven Knight to make the new Disney+ historical drama A Thousand Blows
- My Fault: London is Prime Video’s #1 movie – here are 3 romantic dramas with over 81% on Rotten Tomatoes to watch next
- Severance season 2 is a big Apple TV+ hit – here are 5 reasons why I’m obsessed with it
- What is Apple Siri: This chatbot virtual assistant has finally come of age
- What is NightCafe? Everything we know about the AI image maker
- Why do VPN audits matter?
- Oscar-nominated animation Flow is streaming on Max – here are 5 similar movies on Netflix, Hulu and more with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- February 17
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- What is Claude: It’s time to talk about this clever AI chatbot
- What is Copilot: Microsoft’s AI chatbot isn't just for Windows users
- Excited for Ransom Canyon on Netflix? Here are 3 western shows with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes to watch while you wait
- AI managed web hosting: I spoke to Cloudways about its new tool and the benefits artificial intelligence brings to servers
- I gave up my Garmin for an old-school digital Casio watch for a week: here's what happened to my running
- February 16
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- Feel like you're losing your edge? This app could help you sharpen your mental skills
- What is an operating system? Essential computing software explained
- 5 massive AI trends I'm looking out for in 2025
- What is Bluesky? The new social media network explained
- What is PCIe 5.0? The latest component bandwidth standard explained
- What is Cutout.pro? Everything we know about AI video tool
- I went to the set of Disney+'s A Thousand Blows series and this epic new drama has revived Victorian East End London
- I read the EU’s AI Act so you don’t have to - here are 5 things you need to know
- February 15
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- 5 thrilling tech reviews of the week: why the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is your must-buy new phone and Hisense’s best ever mini-LED TV
- These air fryer breakfast muffins are tastier than anything I've had from Starbucks – here's the recipe
- What is DeepDream? Everything we know about the AI image tool
- I've used an under-desk treadmill for two years: here are the four most important things to consider when buying one
- 5 features the AirPods Pro 3 should steal from Sony, Bose and more of today's best earbuds
- I’ve tested all 4 of Sigma’s bargain f/1.4 primes for Canon cameras – here’s how to decide which one to buy
- Samsung S95F vs Samsung S95D OLED TV: Should you upgrade?
- Wearing an Apple Watch on your ankle is a seriously bad idea: Here are 8 reasons why
- “That's the experience we have built up over 40 years, to then bring in to the next 40 years” - Cisco’s Chintan Patel on realizing potential of AI and the lessons to learn from the Internet boom
- What is GoDaddy Airo? Everything we know about AI web hosting
- About 25,000 Blu-ray movies exist; here’s how I could store an entire collection of these shiny coasters in a small suitcase
- February 14
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- The Gorge is my Apple TV+ pick for those who don't want to watch a cheesy rom-com movie this Valentine's weekend
- What is Jasper.ai? Everything we know about the AI writing assistant
- I'm worried about Helly R returning to work in Severance season 2 episode 5 after the Apple TV+ show's most shocking moment yet
- Staying in a hotel? Here's why you need a VPN
- "It is literally driving our product development direction" - how Cisco is redefining networking security to better protect against cyberattacks and human error
- I used a 600Hz esports monitor, but it didn't make me any less terrible at Counter-Strike
- What is Suno: Everything you need to know about this AI music generator
- So long, Touch ID: the iPhone SE 4 looks set to abandon these 4 classic iPhone features
- How can AI help businesses get more from CRM? We asked Workbooks
- How to spot Valentine’s Day scams - stay safe on this most special day with our security tips
- February 13
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- Our favorite six moments from yesterday's PlayStation State of Play
- Hoverboards and farting pigs: Split Fiction is shaping up to be an unhinged split-screen co-op adventure for the ages
- I found the absolute best use for the iPhone 16 Camera control – you just have to get a little wet
- Metal Eden is an exhilarating mix of Doom and Ghostrunner, and my hands-on preview left me craving more
- What is Boomy? Everything we know about the AI music maker
- Wes Anderson’s next movie is being released in June – here’s where you can stream 5 of his best films while you wait
- What is Artbreeder? Everything we know about the AI art platform
- Here’s how Jackery's game-changing Explorer 2000V2 is setting the standard for portable power
- February 12
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- My Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max night photography shootout revealed a big Galaxy issue – but a fix is on the way
- Accept all or bust: how cookie walls are creating a two-tier internet
- Netflix's #1 movie Kinda Pregnant is kinda bad – here are 3 better comedies with over 95% on Rotten Tomatoes to watch instead
- What is DeepL? Everything we know about the best AI translation service
- February 11
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- What is Grammarly? Everything we know about the best AI writing assistant
- What is Hugging Face? Everything we know about the ML platform
- What is ElevenLabs? Everything we know about the best AI speech startup
- Safer Internet Day: how to avoid online scams and stay safe online
- South of Midnight could be the fantastic B-tier action adventure Xbox desperately needs
- DeepSeek is under fire – is there anywhere left to hide for the Chinese chatbot?
- The Powerbeats Pro 2 are my new favorite workout headphones, but not because of their heart rate monitor
- I played Monster Hunter Wilds for seven hours and it’s now my most anticipated game of the year
- 5 new Netflix and Prime Video movies with less than 48% on Rotten Tomatoes I suggest you avoid
- A Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller seems inevitable, so here are five things I want to see from a potential follow-up
- Siri's Apple Intelligence delay is a huge deal - here are three big upgrades you're missing out on
- February 10
- February 9
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- This gym-beating workouts app finally got me exercising daily
- This one change made my games so much more immersive (and it only takes one click)
- I made deliciously fluffy cake in an air fryer, and these 7 tricks will help you do the same in 15 minutes
- LG C5: everything we know so far about LG's mid-range OLED TV
- What is QD-OLED? The hybrid OLED TV tech explained
- The Lenovo Legion Go S could have blown the Steam Deck out of the water - if it wasn't for its high asking price
- CMF Watch Pro 2 vs Watch Pro: Which cheap smartwatch is best?
- 'Big things happen': Drops of God star Fleur Geffrier pops the cork on the hit Apple TV Plus show's second season
- February 8
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- Severance season 2 episode 4 recap: I can't stop thinking about the show's scariest ever moment
- This weight-loss app helped me lose 84 pounds – and genuinely changed my life
- 5 top tech reviews of the week: Philips’ bargain, bassy soundbar and the most powerful handheld vacuum you can buy
- Forget Fujifilm, I've retested 2013's Nikon Df DSLR and it's the ultimate retro camera for these 6 reasons
- 6 upgrades I want to see in the Sony WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds
- Captain America: Brave New World cast and character guide: who's playing who in the Marvel Phase 5 movie?
- I tested a Garmin watch against a virtual skiing trainer – here’s what happened
- Most of you still trust your Garmin watches even after last week's worldwide crash
- The Wild Robot's Chris Sanders on directing 'the film of a lifetime', risk-taking, the 2025 Oscars, and the return of Lilo and Stitch
- February 7
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- February 5
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- I heard Rotel's ultra-luxe CD player and Hi-Res Audio DAC, and I'd buy it in a second if I could (even if it won't play my SACDs)
- OpenAI confirms a ChatGPT gadget is coming – here are 5 things I want to see
- iPhone 17 Air – 5 key rumored features, from an ultra-thin frame to so-so battery life
- 5 new horror movies to stream on Netflix, Shudder, Max and more in February 2025
- I used this AI-powered full-mouth toothbrush even though my dentist told me not to
- Netflix's #2 movie is a subpar thriller from 2006 – here are 3 films with better Rotten Tomatoes scores than The Sentinel
- “Everyone will experience a hack” - how incident response can protect your organization
- February 4
- February 3
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- I pitted ChatGPT’s new o3-mini reasoning model against DeepSeek-R1, and I was shocked by the results
- If you let me near your TV, I will immediately adjust these 5 settings
- Hate connection issues? These printers trade wires for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- How to secure your digital life in 2025: The threats, the tricks and the tools you need
- OpenAI’s new Deep Research is the ChatGPT AI agent we’ve been waiting for – 3 reasons why I can’t wait to use it
- What is PyTorch?
- February 2
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- 5 absolutely unmissable reviews from the last week, whether it’s Samsung’s AI-infused Galaxy S25 Ultra or these fantastic-sounding, compact wireless speakers
- Automate anything using this clever, original, and inventive app
- Lacking in space? Here are some tiny printers for small office spaces
- I tried Nespresso's energy-boosting coffee capsules, and I have a new favorite morning brew
- You’re Cordially Invited is Prime Video’s #1 movie, but it’s a wedding crasher – here are 3 better comedies with over 89% on Rotten Tomatoes to watch instead
- What is TensorFlow?
- February 1
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- Looking to save on energy costs? Check out these power-efficient printers
- 'It's about giving you the coffee you want, not the coffee someone else wants': Smeg explains why smart appliances aren't a gimmick, and why connecting your oven to your phone makes sense
- I streamed more movies and shows than ever before in January 2025 – here are 9 of my favorites on Netflix, Prime Video, and more
- These are my five dream Nintendo Switch 2 games that I want to see at launch
- 3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection in January 2025
- Three Apple Watch features you're probably not using, but should be – according to Apple's VP of Fitness Tech
- What is a Generative Adversarial Network?
- I heard Philips' super-small new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and the sound is way bigger than I imagined