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The best back-to-school sales on everything you needLooking for some essentials before you head off to school, college, or university? Here's what we'd buy if we were students this month.
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The best noise cancelling headphones, compared in the real worldWe've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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The best student laptops, all tested by our expertsCheck out our top tested picks of the best student laptops in 2026, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.
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UpdatedThe best power banks — essential for long daysHere are the best power banks, from big batteries that power everything to slim chargers to keep you topped up.
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VPNThe best VPN for school Wi-Fi: reliable picks from VPN expertsA VPN can help you access educational content all over the world. We look at some of the best choices.
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3 great small coffee machines for tiny spaces, chosen by a trained baristaI test over a dozen coffee makers every year, and these are the 3 best compact models I recommend for cafe-quality espresso every time.
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How to get hidden free and discounted apps for school workThese are the secret ways you can get free and cheap software for all your devices.
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3 air fryers I'd recommend for students, and tips on how to chooseStudent-friendly friers — including an ingenious design that uses the same container for cooking, serving and storing, to minimize washing up.
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My 5 favorite ChatGPT plugins right nowThese ChatGPT plugins deserve a permanent spot in your rotation. Here are my top 5.
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Meta thought AI could do the job instead of humans — what happened next should surprise absolutely nobodyMeta may have tried to use AI to replace as much as 60% of its workforce. Here's a look at why that's obviously a bad idea.
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Microsoft's leaked vision of Windows built around AI is still a worryRemember Microsoft's vision of Windows built around AI? That recent leak has been raked over — and fresh details of 'Copilot OS' make me more nervous about the future.
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Windscribe's bizarre AI Hitler marketing stunt sparks fury and VPN subscription cancellationsA bizarre social media stunt featuring an AI-generated Adolf Hitler has landed Windscribe in hot water, with users canceling subscriptions and questioning the VPN provider's extensive reliance on AI.
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I made ChatGPT Plus justify its $20 feeCan ChatGPT save you money? It turns out that ChatGPT’s finance features save me more than a Plus subscription cost
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These two budget hi-res music players evoke the best of the iPod era, but with modern featuresFiio and Shanling release iPod doppelgängers with perks Apple's music players didn't have, perfect for the wired headphones revival.
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OpinionThe Mac mini’s entry price has jumped 50% in 5 months, so I want to see a 'Mac Neo' cheap desktopIf it's good enough for the MacBook Neo, it's good enough for a budget desktop — and we've never needed one more.
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Apple Maps users rebel against new ads that you can't turn offAfter being announced earlier this year, adverts are now starting to appear in Apple Maps for users in the US and Canada.
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Meta's apps hoover up triple the data of Apple and Microsoft, new study findsA new Surfshark study names Meta the most data-hungry Big Tech firm, collecting triple the data of Apple or Microsoft. Here's what it means for your privacy.
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Don't buy a new laptop or tablet for college until you see these 10 'pre-loved' deals at Back Market — including Apple, Android, and moreNew laptops and tablets are too expensive, which is why I've rounded up 10 college-ready bargains at Back Market.
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Only Murders in the Building season 6 confirms long-awaited release dateWe finally know when Only Murders in the Building season 6 will be landing on Hulu and Disney+ — but I wish it hadn't made one unnecessary change.
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Why Quincy Tyler Bernstine was drawn to working with Liz Meriwether on Hulu's FuriousFurious is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+, and star Quincy Tyler Bernstine spoke to TechRadar about what drew her to the script.
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The Gilded Age season 4: everything we know about the hit HBO Max show's returnThe Gilded Age season 4 is confirmed to return in late 2026. Here's what we know so far about the hit HBO Max show's return, including its fresh first look.
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Only Murders in the Building season 6: everything we know about Hulu and Disney+ show's returnOur murder-solving trio are heading across the pond to London in Only Murders in the Building season 6. Here's what we can expect, from confirmed guest stars to release window.
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Lioness season 3 episode 5 release date and time on Paramount+Some are worried that Taylor Sheridan's political drama is entering a mid-season slump. But is it? And when does Lioness season 3 episode 5 arrive on Paramount+?
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The 'world's first audiophile soundbar' is getting an awesome Atmos updateCanvas has expanded its Canvas L soundbar with Dolby Surround and Atmos support via a new control box
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Samsung's Micro RGB TV delivers exceptional colors and brightness, making it the perfect display to watch football — and it's at its lowest price everSamsung's Micro RGB TV delivers exceptional color and brightness, making it the perfect display for watching football, and it's currently on sale at a record-low price at Best Buy.
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Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale has some seriously tempting TCL TV deals — our favorite models are up to $2,000 offLooking for a decent TV that doesn't cost the earth? TCL's Mini LED models are a fantastic value option.
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LG G6 OLED vs Samsung R95H Micro RGB: which tech comes out on top?RGB TVs seek to take the TV crown from OLED, so I decided to test a flagship LG OLED against a flagship Samsung Micro RGB to see if the new tech can take the throne
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This 9-in-1 USB dock with a Blu-ray drive is smashing its crowdfunding goalThe BluHub is a USB 3 hub with an integrated BD/DVD/CD writer — and despite its early Kickstarter success, some are warning of red flags.
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5 of the best 4K Blu-ray discs I've tested for showing off your TV's colors4K Blu-ray is excellent for showing off a TV's colors, and these are 5 of the best discs I've tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.
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The best 32-inch TV: small screens for any budgetThe best 32-inch smart TVs offer excellent value for many, with compact sizing and affordable pricing that small TVs can offer.
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Yamaha's new compact hi-fi streamers are crammed with connections — and one's an amp, tooYamaha has unveiled two new music devices, set to sell in November: a compact streamer and a streaming amp.
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These two budget hi-res music players evoke the best of the iPod era, but with modern featuresFiio and Shanling release iPod doppelgängers with perks Apple's music players didn't have, perfect for the wired headphones revival.
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Two new AirPods 5 models will launch alongside the iPhone 18, says reliable analystA new report suggests the Apple AirPods 5 will launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, and an ANC-toting model will be along for the ride.
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'I'm embracing it': Dr Dre outs himself as a pro-AI producerDr. Dre has admitted he uses AI in his music producing, despite most music streaming services trying to ban the stuff.
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‘Bi-polar, angry and forgetful’ romantic chatbots are leaving humans in need of specialist relationship therapyShame, jealousy, anger, addiction: are AI relationships causing more harm than good? and what’s the alternative to dating inside a screen in 2026?
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Why Goldenear's hybrid T44 tower speakers somehow boast the best of powered and passive worldsThe Goldenear T44 are both powered and passive speakers (depending on the driver and frequency you want to talk about), allowing for some truly unique blending of sound.
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Think CD players died in the 2000s? These 9 wonderfully weird new models prove otherwiseDust off your CD collection and get ready to party like it's 2002.
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Whoop launches Meridian, its jewelry-inspired fitness tracker bandWhoop's Meridian bands are composed of Milanese mesh, but they're water- and tarnish-resistant too.
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Samsung’s latest watch leak is an Apple Watch SE rival that ditches Wear OSA leak has revealed hints pointing towards a low-cost Samsung Galaxy Aero smartwatch.
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FDA approves world-first CGM wearable in diabetes 'breakthrough'The FDA has greenlit the first CGM wearable to monitor both blood sugar and ketone levels simultaneously.
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Watch as DJI action cam survives 500C heat to record 'stunning' POV footage from rocketDJI's consumer-grade action cam survives the most extreme durability test, with uninterrupted recording of take-off and landing recovered
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS review: brilliant video, tough trade-offsGoPro's first interchangeable-lens camera unlocks real creative flexibility, sacrificing ease of use and ruggedness to get there
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Olympus fans might finally get their wish — an upgrade of this stunning rangefinder cameraA teaser just revealed what could be a successor to the PEN-F digital rangefinder, or perhaps one for the PEN EP-7, and it's coming on September 9.
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How to photograph the lunar eclipse blood moon on August 27-28North and South America are ideally placed for the 96.2% partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, while viewers across Europe should see the height of the eclipse just before moonset and dawn.
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I've tested dozens of vacuums, and these are hands-down the best at cleaning pet hairThese vacuums had no trouble pulling pet hair from carpets and furniture, and some are especially good for allergy-sufferers, too.
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New Philips Hue module reportedly allows Nanoleaf integrationA new Philips Hue module could let you connect your Nanoleaf lights to the Hue app.
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Ninja's latest kitchen gadget replaces three appliances with just oneThe new Ninja CrushBOSS is a three-in-one kitchen system that combines a blender, food processor and a to-go tumbler.
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Need a versatile laptop for work? You can save up to $2,480 on HP's 2-in-1 EliteBook X Flip G2i right nowModern business is conducted on the move and the HP EliteBook X Flip G2i delivers a flexible 2-in-1 experience with AI smarts and next-level security
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The new Apple Mac mini is already $100/£100 off for students and teachers — unfortunately, not for journalists like myself
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The 12 best Garmin watch deals to shop before summer ends — save up to $250 on top-rated watches for running, swimming, and hikingAmazon has an end-of-summer Garmin Watch sale, and I've found the top deals, including up to $250 off Garmin's top-rated watches for running, swimming, and hiking.
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Save up to $1,600 on select Roborock vacuums
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This $520 'Ugly' MacBook Pro is a great alternative to the new MacBook Neo — especially if you're a cash-strapped college studentBack Market's “Ugly” MacBooks could just be the best value MacBook deals on the market right now.
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Best Labor Day sales 2026 — today's best early deals and what discounts you can expectAs TechRadar's deals editor, I created this Labor Day sales guide with everything you need to know, including today's best early deals and what discounts to expect.
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PowerToys has another smart new feature — let's hope it comes to Windows 11Microsoft is busy improving Windows 11, and there's an obvious easy win it's missing: porting over smart PowerToys features.
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Microsoft's leaked vision of Windows built around AI is still a worry
Remember Microsoft's vision of Windows built around AI? That recent leak has been raked over — and fresh details of 'Copilot OS' make me more nervous about the future.
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Microsoft's latest move to pay people to use Edge smacks of desperation
An app has been spotted that makes Bing your default search, and some users see it as another reason to leave Windows 11.
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L'Atitude 52°N Smart Glasses review: stylish smart glasses that’ll help you see the world, but are they worth the subscription?
The L’Atitude 52°N are a promising debut from this new player in the smartwatch game, but they’re not without their issues.
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Samsung just blew me away at Gamescom with its ridiculously-fast 1100Hz OLED monitorSamsung has announced its latest gaming monitors at Gamescom 2026, but are some of the specs overkill?
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The best wireless gaming headsets in 2026: top products from SteelSeries, Razer, and moreIf you're after the best wireless gaming headsets on the market right now, then see our handy guide.
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Resonance: A Plague Tale's action-adventure focus feels a bit safe compared to the franchise's previous entries, but it still offers an infectious combination of combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration that's hard to put downThis A Plague Tale prequel pivots to action-adventure formula, forgoing plague rats and oppressive atmosphere for a lighter, swashbuckling romp.
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After playing The Duskbloods network test, I was stunned by — and couldn’t get enough of — its breakneck pacingThe Duskbloods feels like FromSoftware’s unique multiplayer philosophy at its best, but its time limits can be alarmingly demanding.
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BBC fights Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over VPN jurisdiction limits6 Comments
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Boston Scientific says cyberattack is causing a ‘global disruption’ to medical device operationsThe company did not say what kind of attack it suffered, or when it might complete the restoration process.
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Logitech's new tool will now track if your office is too warm to work inSpot gives you all sorts of insights about your office environment, and it now integrated with third party software.
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15 quirky desk gadgets for your home office — and yes, they're all actually usefulI'm obsessed with office gadgets, and these are some of the coolest home office desk accessories I've seen that don't just look fun, they're practical, too.
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Nvidia wants to buy Hugging Face in $13 billion blockbuster AI dealReports are circulating that Nvidia could be set to acquire Hugging Face in a $12.9 billion takeover.
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