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Black Friday deals start now in the UK – I've found the best early offers from Shark, Samsung, Ninja, Lego, Nintendo, and more
Your guide to this weekend's best early Black Friday deals in the UK, including all of the top offers on highly-rated products that have been hand-picked by tech and shopping experts.
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Amazon UK launches early Black Friday deals - I've picked the 23 best offers on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more
Amazon has dozens of early deals live now ahead of Black Friday, so I've looked through and hand-picked 23 standout offers that I recommend buying now.
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The massive Currys Black Friday sale is here – I've picked the 19 best deals on TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, and more
I've searched through the Curry Black Friday sale and hand-picked 19 of the best deals that I'd buy on TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, and more.
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Early Black Friday TV deals are live in the UK – I've found the 9 best offers from £89.99
Black Friday is always a great time of the year to buy a new TV, so I've rounded up the best deals available now in the early sales.
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Should I look for Black Friday smartphone deals today or wait for what’s coming tomorrow? I’ve previewed the future, here’s what I’d wait for
I've tested the best smartphones of 2025, and I've seen what's coming in 2026. I can tell you if you should buy now or wait for what's next, depending on your favorite device.
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Philips Evnia 49M2C8900 QD-OLED review: A strong highlight among the greatest super ultrawide monitors
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Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro review: a dream espresso machine for delivering consistent caffeine hits
I tested the Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro, and it’s unlocked a whole new world of easy espresso and super-consistent cappuccino
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Topping DX5 II review: small desktop DAC, big success in the amplification space
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This cordless upright vacuum blends power and portability – it's perfect for small homes
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I've spent a month with the iPhone 17 Pro, and it's confirmed my suspicions about Apple's new iPhone lineup
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Should I look for Black Friday smartphone deals today or wait for what’s coming tomorrow? I’ve previewed the future, here’s what I’d wait for
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Hate ‘slide to stop’ alarms in iOS 26.1? Here’s how to get the button back
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The iPhone Air 2 could fix its predecessor’s biggest issue
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1604, Sunday, November 9
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Philips Evnia 49M2C8900 QD-OLED review: A strong highlight among the greatest super ultrawide monitors
One of the most immersive displays I've used
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Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, November 9 (game #1385)
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, November 9 (game #616)
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 don't need a gaming laptop to play Fortnite smoothly anymore – it can now run on super-thin-and-light Copilot+ laptops
Always wanted to play Fortnite on your Snapdragon X laptop? Your dream has come true – and the battle royale reportedly runs smoothly.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, November 8 (game #615)
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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, November 8 (game #1384)
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I've spent a month with the iPhone 17 Pro, and it's confirmed my suspicions about Apple's new iPhone lineup
I've spent a month with the iPhone 17 Pro, and it's made me realize that I'm no longer 'pro' enough for Apple's best iPhones.
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The WhatsApp team is aware that the new Apple Watch app is crashing on certain models – and is 'working quickly' to fix it
WhatsApp has arrived on the Apple Watch, but some users are unable to get it running properly.
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I was sick of Apple Watch Live Activities until I found this simple fix
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Disney+ is giving its apps a visual revamp, for easier navigation and more personalization – here's what's new
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VisionQuest: everything we know so far about the Marvel TV show on Disney+
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Lioness season 3: everything we know so far about the hit Paramount+ show's return
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“It’s incredible to revisit this after almost a decade” – step inside Zootopia 2 early with Disney’s new 4D attraction
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Disney World’s new Zootopia experience is fun, fast, and full of fur – literally, thanks to one incredible animatronic
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Early Black Friday TV deals are live in the UK – I've found the 11 best offers from £69
Black Friday is always a great time of the year to buy a new TV, so I've rounded up the 11 best deals available now in the early sales.
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LG's next TVs have won awards before they're even announced – and the company might turn its mini-LED woes around with next-gen RGB backlighting
LG has won multiple CES innovation awards including one for an unannounced RGB LED TV
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UpdatedThe best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts
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Hi-fi legend Focal is launching an astounding Dolby Atmos soundbar – but can your living room handle it?
The new Mu-so Hekla is a 660W, 15-driver soundbar with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res streaming
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Amazon’s new Omni QLED TV is now on sale – but I’d look for this better-value model instead on Black Friday
Amazon has launched its new Omni QLED in time for Black Friday, but it's the brand's mini-LED TV I'd be looking at during Black Friday.
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UpdatedThe best 65-inch TV for every budget, all tested by our reviewers
We pick out the best 65-inch 4K TVs to complete your home theater setup, no matter how much you want to spend.
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Bang & Olufsen's new elite Dolby Atmos soundbar looks like it's come from the future, and is priced like it too
The Beosound Premiere looks a million dollars, and costs slightly less
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Like Spotify’s new Listening Stats upgrade? Here are 12 other great new features you may have missed this year
Spotify Wrapped is about to arrive any day. This is our review of Spotify's year of new features.
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Topping DX5 II review: small desktop DAC, big success in the amplification space
Topping is absolutely determined to become a force where affordable digital audio equipment is concerned – and the DX5 II proves it’s going the right way about it…
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Why Sonos can't afford to lose the Music Intelligence race
Integrations like Alexa+ on Amazon Music could make the Sonos app obsolete – which means it might be too late for Sonos to fix its still-buggy app
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
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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I’ve been waiting 6 months for my dream Sennheiser headphones to hit this price – but now I’m wondering if they’ll go even lower this Black Friday
This amazing early Black Friday deal on my dream wired headphones has got me second-guessing myself.
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UpdatedThe best turntables 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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Harman Kardon's new Bluetooth speaker has a classic HK design that takes me right back to 2005 – but with a very modern speaker setup
Harman Kardon's latest Aura Studio speaker features its iconic dome design plus integrated colored lighting
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Grab the four-star Samsung Galaxy Fit3 for under £35 at Amazon
Own the feature-rich Samsung Galaxy Fit3 for under £35 at Amazon with this early Black Friday deal.
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The WhatsApp team is aware that the new Apple Watch app is crashing on certain models – and is 'working quickly' to fix it
WhatsApp has arrived on the Apple Watch, but some users are unable to get it running properly.
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I was sick of Apple Watch Live Activities until I found this simple fix
Live Activities can take over your Apple Watch screen, but there’s a quick way to rein them in.
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Leica’s rumored Q3 Monochrom sounds like my dream compact camera – here’s why
Leica's next rumored camera is a black-and-white only version of its premium fixed-lens Q3 compact, and it could make complete sense.
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Sirui SVM-145P monopod review
The Sirui SVM-145P is a versatile and robust monopod with fast operation and an impressive maximum payload, making it ideal for photography and video.
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Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II review: a five-star lens by every metric
The Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II is Nikon's first second-gen Z-mount lens, with a new optical design, slimmer profile and internal zoom – but is it a big enough upgrade to tempt owners of the original?
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Kodak's trending Charmera keyring camera is a great gift idea – I'd preorder the 'blind box' now and hope it lands in time for the holidays
Kodak's Charmera digital keyring camera comes in a 'blind box' in any one of six colorways, and costs just $30 / £30, which makes it a great gift idea.
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Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro review: a dream espresso machine for delivering consistent caffeine hits
I tested the Gaggia Classic E24 Evo Pro, and it’s unlocked a whole new world of easy espresso and super-consistent cappuccino
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This cordless upright vacuum blends power and portability – it's perfect for small homes
The Shark Freestyle Max is nimble, very affordable, and packs a punch when it comes to cleaning power – just watch out for the short battery life.
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Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp review: a showstopping smart lamp that combines vividly colorful effects and practical lighting
Beaming out dynamic color displays as well as practical task lighting, this smart floor lamp has a whole lot to offer.
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What the heck is the Dyson V9 vacuum and is it worth buying?
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UpdatedThe best phone 2025: top smartphones to buy right now
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
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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UpdatedThe best turntables 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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UpdatedThe best 75-inch TVs, all tested by our big-screen experts
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Amazon UK launches early Black Friday deals - I've picked the 23 best offers on TVs, laptops, appliances, and more
Amazon has dozens of early deals live now ahead of Black Friday, so I've looked through and hand-picked 23 standout offers that I recommend buying now.
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Grab the four-star Samsung Galaxy Fit3 for under £35 at Amazon
Own the feature-rich Samsung Galaxy Fit3 for under £35 at Amazon with this early Black Friday deal.
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Italy and Australia are about to enforce age verification - encrypt your data for less than $3 a month
Age verification laws are set to roll out across Europe, raising concerns about third-party data handlers. Protect your privacy with this early VPN deal.
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The massive Currys Black Friday sale is here – I've picked the 19 best deals on TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, and more
I've searched through the Curry Black Friday sale and hand-picked 19 of the best deals that I'd buy on TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones, and more.
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These VPN deals blew us away over the last few years – will they be beaten in 2025?
After tracking VPN deals for years, I know how to spot a real VPN deal.
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Black Friday deals start now in the UK – I've found the best early offers from Shark, Samsung, Ninja, Lego, Nintendo, and more
Your guide to this weekend's best early Black Friday deals in the UK, including all of the top offers on highly-rated products that have been hand-picked by tech and shopping experts.
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Miele coupon codes for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED These Miele coupon codes can lower the price of ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, fridges, freezers, coffee machines, vacuums & more.
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Meta discount codes for Nov 2025
SPONSORED Add one of Meta discount codes to lower the price of virtual & augmented reality headsets like the Meta Quest, and Oakley & Ray Bans AI glasses.
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Shark Discount Codes for November 2025
SPONSORED Use one of these Shark discount codes to save money on vacuums, steamers, dehumidifiers and hairdryers.
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Laptops Direct Discount Codes for November 2025
SPONSORED Use one of these tried & tested Laptops Direct discount codes to save on gaming laptops, workstations, monitors, accessories and more.
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Ninja Kitchen discount codes for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED These Ninja Kitchen discount codes can lower the price of Ninja appliances such as blenders, juicers, air fryers and more.
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Appliances Direct Discount Codes for November 2025
SPONSORED Try one of these tried & tested Appliances Direct discount codes to save on washing machines, dryers, ovens, dishwashers and more.
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AEG voucher codes for November 2025
SPONSORED Use one of these AEG voucher codes to save on household appliances covering cookery, laundry, refrigeration, cleaning and more.
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Herman Miller discount codes for Nov 2025 |
SPONSORED Save with these Herman Miller discount codes on gaming chairs, office chairs, office desks, standing desks, and more.
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OnePlus Promo Codes for November 2025
SPONSORED Use one of these tried & tested OnePlus promo codes to save on phones, tablets, headphones and more
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Fed up with Windows 11's clunky right-click menu? Microsoft just dropped a hint that it could become more streamlined
Is Microsoft planning to cut the bloat of Windows 11's right-click menu? There's a suggestion this could happen.
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Microsoft is finally adding a real em-dash shortcut to Windows 11 – just as AI made you want to stop using it
Got to dash? If you want the long variety of this punctuation in Windows 11, you can now have it without a ridiculously clunky 'shortcut'.
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Confused over Windows 10 bug that wrongly told people they were out of support? It's just been fixed
Microsoft admits to confusing bug which told those signed up for Windows 10's extended updates that they were out of support.
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I'm exhausted by incessant Windows 11 bugs - and the return of the BitLocker recovery glitch is an ugly sight
Windows 11 and 10 have previously faced BitLocker issues - and another glitch has now reared its head.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, November 9 (game #882)
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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Tales of Xillia Remastered review: another classic game done right
Being on the run never felt so good
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By trying to avoid a Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco and delaying GTA 6 again, I hope Take-Two doesn't end up with another Duke Nukem Forever instead
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The Nintendo Switch 2 has had its price slashed at retailers in the UK, including an EA Sports FC 26 bundle at Currys
The Nintendo Switch 2 is receiving big discounts ahead of Black Friday, with savings at a range of retailers.
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QQH Z12-4 portable 4K monitor
The QQH 4K Portable Monitor is a cheap and cheerful portable monitor that considers the scenarios in which these devices are most likely to be used.
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Can't think of a good password for every account? It's not your fault - you can also blame the websites themselves, a new study says
Report finds widespread weak password enforcement across major websites, exposing users and industries to increased automated attacks.
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Could the AI bubble be real? This sage of the 2008 market crash and central character of The Big Short, certainly thinks so
Michael Burry’s large bearish bets on major AI firms revive fears of inflated valuations and deepen debate about a potential bubble.
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Microsoft built a fake online marketplace to see how its AI agents would work selling unsupervised - and let's just say the results were... unsurprising
Microsoft’s Magentic Marketplace shows AI tools still cannot reliably act independently in complex multi-agent simulations.
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