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The Echo Show 15 (2024) can't decide if it's a Fire TV or a smart home hub, and it fails to excel at either
The Amazon Echo Show 15 (2024) sees moderate upgrades to the original, 2017 version, but still can't decide if it wants to be a TV or a smart display.
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My space is full of colorful lighting, but after testing this Govee LED strip light, I think I need some more
This RGBIC LED strip light is satisfyingly simple, yet highly customizable.
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After testing both, I prefer this corded car vacuum to cordless ones, because I don't feel like I'm cleaning against the clock
Cheap doesn’t always mean nasty. With rose gold details and consistent power, this low-cost little vac was a hit with me.
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I tested the OnePlus Watch 3 for a week and it's already the Android watch of 2025 for me
The OnePlus Watch 3 is too big for small wrists, but it offers a beautiful Wear OS experience.
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The Amazon Echo Show 21 is big, beautiful, and deserves a place on your wall
It won't replace your smart TV for serious movie-watching, but it's not intended to.
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I've tested the Panasonic Lumix S1R II, and it beats its bulky predecessor in almost every respect
Panasonic's full-frame flagship is a powerful, flexible and compact high-resolution camera with excellent autofocus and stabilization.
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ReviewThe Specialized Vado SL2 Carbon might be the greatest e-bike of all time
The Specialized Vado SL2 Carbon LTD delivers on almost every front, but boy do you pay for it
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Google Messages could soon tell you which group chat members have read your messages - and I'm ready to snoop like never before
Snoop after you send
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 unofficial renders tease a slimmer design and a bigger, hidden-in-plain-sight upgrade
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be bigger and slimmer than the Galaxy Z Fold 6, while the Galaxy SZ Flip 7 could skip the Exynos chipset and get a Snapdragon instead.
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iOS 18.4: 5 new features to expect, including Ambient Music and Photos filtering
There are plenty of new features to look forward to in iOS 18.4. Here are five of the best.
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The iPhone 17 is rumored to go big on video recording features, but it can't replace pro cameras yet – here's why
It seems Apple is going to make much of the video capturing capabilities of the iPhone 17 series.
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New leak hints at Apple AirTag 2 release window – here’s what to expect
Apple’s AirTag 2 could be just a few months away from launching, according to a leak on X.
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I hope this AI deepfake detection feature comes to more phones soon – but it needs one key upgrade to be truly useful
Honor has set a release date for its Deepfake Detection feature, but more needs to be done to combat misinformation online.
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Google Messages will soon get a big upgrade for photo and video quality – and I’m going to use this a lot
Google Messages is making a change to its camera and gallery functions that should make it much easier to send photos and videos to your friends and family in their original quality.
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What is ChatGPT search: everything you need to know about the AI search tool
ChatGPT search combines conversational AI with real-time web results for an enhanced search experience.
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What is Perplexity: Take your pick of AI models
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Amazon's big Alexa event is nearly here - here are 4 things to expect, including Alexa's AI upgrade and a new Echo speaker
From Alexa AI to new Fire TV updates, this is what you can expect to see at Amazon's next big Alexa device event.
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Dell's site-wide Tech Days sale is live: see the 6 best laptop and gaming laptop deals from just $299
Save up to $500 on a wide range of Dell laptops today
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How to use WhatsApp on desktop
We explain how to use WhatsApp on desktop both in browser and on the WhatsApp desktop app.
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What is Firefly: everything you need to know about Adobe’s safe AI image generator
Integrated into Creative Cloud, Firefly can be used to generate images, edit photos, change art styles and more. Here’s why you should be using it.
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What is Gemini: everything you need to know about Google’s AI chatbot
Gemini is Google’s answer to ChatGPT. A chatbot underpinned by a powerful AI model, it can help with everything from web searches to image generation.
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iOS 18.4: 5 new features to expect, including Ambient Music and Photos filtering
There are plenty of new features to look forward to in iOS 18.4. Here are five of the best.
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The iPhone 17 is rumored to go big on video recording features, but it can't replace pro cameras yet – here's why
It seems Apple is going to make much of the video capturing capabilities of the iPhone 17 series.
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New leak hints at Apple AirTag 2 release window – here’s what to expect
Apple’s AirTag 2 could be just a few months away from launching, according to a leak on X.
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Everything new on Apple TV+ in March 2025: Severance season 2 finale, Dope Thief, The Studio, and more
From the end of Severance season 2 to Mythic Quest's first spin-off show, here's what's coming to Apple TV+ in March.
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Don’t buy a MacBook Air – a new M4 version is tipped to land within weeks
Apple is preparing to launch a new M4 MacBook Air in March, a report claims.
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Moana 2 sets sail for streaming as it gets a confirmed Disney+ release date
Moana 2 has finally got a streaming release date at Disney+.
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Netflix drops an uneasy new teaser for You season 5, and I can't help but laugh as killer Casanova Joe calls himself 'the luckiest guy in New York'
Netflix's You season 5 teaser strikes a darkly comic note as Joe becomes 'the luckiest guy in New York.'
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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
Reacher season 3 is Prime Video's most-watched show this week, but there's plenty more action to enjoy with these 3 shows.
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I'm obsessed with these fan-made Severance title sequences that parody The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Succession
These Severance fan-made intros are just a small part of what makes this fandom so great.
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The trailer for Netflix’s wild ‘one-take’ mystery thriller Adolescence looks ultra-intense and timely
The ambitious and 'unflinching' show is going straight on my watchlist before its launch.
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I think new world of wireless home theater is coming that could explode its popularity, if anyone can put all the pieces together
The 4 key tech developments happening now that could make all the difference
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Is this the year more TVs get 4K 120Hz on all four HDMI ports? Sort of, but don't get your hopes up too far
You might be surprised which get upgraded and which don't.
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Best Buy's huge clearance TV sale is live - 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs starting at just $89.99
Best Buy has a huge clearance sale on TVs, and I'm rounding up the best deals starting at just $89.99.
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The price of mini-LED 4K TVs is changing the game – just look at the record-low deal on this 75-inch model
Over $1,000 cheaper compared to OLED, and the gap will keep widening.
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I tested a cheap smart projector with surprisingly good JBL sound, but don't get too excited
The Yaber K3 offers smart features for cheap, but it struggles in some key areas.
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I review TVs for a living, and here are the 3 best TVs you can buy today
TechRadar reviewed over 30 TVs in 2024 alone, and these three came out best in our tests.
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I tested an ultra-cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar against a premium alternative, here's why it's worth spending the extra cash
If you’ve got the funds, spending that bit more on your Dolby Atmos soundbar could change your viewing experiences forever.
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Oppo releases wireless earbuds with 12 hours of battery life from the buds, 54 hours from the case – but don't get excited about the features
We're looking at ultra-affordable earbuds with exceptional battery life, but not a lot else.
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New cheap earbuds alert! CMF by Nothing's upgraded new wireless buds get FCC certified, and might appear with the Nothing Phone 3(a)
Nothing's new affordable earbuds seem to be ready to roll.
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The American gods of valve-based audio have released a huge monoblock power amp and I've never wanted 92kg of hi-fi more
Money no object: Audio Research's 'finest-ever power amplifier' is the culmination of 55 years at the apex of valve amp design and boasts a huge 330W of power.
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Having trouble charging your Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro? You're not alone
Some Samsung users say their buds are duds
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JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 Bluetooth speakers' official launch details leak, including an AI sound mode that I think is a perfect fit for them
Having tested the JBL Xtreme 4's AI Sound Boost, more volume with less distortion sounds good to us.
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I reviewed EAT's C-Dur Concrete turntable, and you'd be amazed how delicate and detailed a slab of real concrete can be with your vinyl
Big and heavy and intermittently clever, the C-Dur turntable (plus the C-Tone tonearm and the Jo No.8 moving magnet cartridge) create a strong visual, as well as sonic, impression.
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Want noise-cancelling earbuds ready for 2025 travel? Here are the 4 best we’ve tested for all budgets
Save your hearing and your sanity on planes, trains or automobiles with small buds that slip in your pocket.
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I tested the OnePlus Watch 3 for a week and it's already the Android watch of 2025 for me
The OnePlus Watch 3 is too big for small wrists, but it offers a beautiful Wear OS experience.
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Catching up to Tesla: you can now unlock and start your Polestar 3 with an Apple Watch
You can now unlock and start your Polestar 3 with an Apple Watch.
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Whoops! OnePlus Watch 3 delayed by two months due to an embarrassing typo, but there is some good news
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Flagship Panasonic Lumix S1R II unveiled: here's why the 8K hybrid beats its Sony, Canon and Nikon rivals for video
Panasonic unveils the Lumix S1R II, its best full-frame mirrorless camera yet, with open gate 8K video, a new 44MP sensor, 32-bit float audio and more, plus a new Lumix Flow app.
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I've tested the Panasonic Lumix S1R II, and it beats its bulky predecessor in almost every respect
Panasonic's full-frame flagship is a powerful, flexible and compact high-resolution camera with excellent autofocus and stabilization.
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The new Sigma BF is a boldly minimalist full-frame camera that looks as beautiful as it does impractical – I wish it had this one feature
Sigma unveils the BF, a radically different minimalist full-frame mirrorless camera with 24MP sensor and 6K video.
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I shot and edited this photo with my Samsung Galaxy Ultra and Adobe Lightroom Mobile – here's how you can get pro results with just your phone
We explain how to get professional-looking photos entirely using your phone, from the camera app to editor.
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The Echo Show 15 (2024) can't decide if it's a Fire TV or a smart home hub, and it fails to excel at either
The Amazon Echo Show 15 (2024) sees moderate upgrades to the original, 2017 version, but still can't decide if it wants to be a TV or a smart display.
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My space is full of colorful lighting, but after testing this Govee LED strip light, I think I need some more
This RGBIC LED strip light is satisfyingly simple, yet highly customizable.
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After testing both, I prefer this corded car vacuum to cordless ones, because I don't feel like I'm cleaning against the clock
Cheap doesn’t always mean nasty. With rose gold details and consistent power, this low-cost little vac was a hit with me.
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The Amazon Echo Show 21 is big, beautiful, and deserves a place on your wall
It won't replace your smart TV for serious movie-watching, but it's not intended to.
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UpdatedThe best laptop 2025: top portable picks for all budgets
Our best laptops guide can help you find the perfect device, no matter what your budget is.
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The best budget robot vacuum cleaner in 2025: low-effort cleaning at low prices
6 of the best budget robot vacuums to keep your floors clean without spending a small fortune.
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UpdatedThe best power banks 2025
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UpdatedThe best electric bikes for 2025: Performance for sport and commutes alike
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Buying guideBest crossplay games 2025
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Buying guideBest headphones for TV 2025: home theater without the speakers, all tested by our experts
Meet the best headphones for movies or TV viewing, with specialized features such as Dolby Atmos spatial audio.
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The best headphones and earbuds for students 2025: the top buys to help you study, all tested by our experts
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Dell's site-wide Tech Days sale is live: see the 6 best laptop and gaming laptop deals from just $299
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Walmart's massive spring sale is live – TVs, appliances, AirPods, and furniture from $17
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RTX 4070 gaming laptop clearance deals are heating up: get $500 off this Asus A16 at Amazon
The ASUS TUF A16 drops to $1299.99 at Amazon
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The Garmin Forerunner 945 is half-price at Walmart and it's easy to recommend this superb older device for runners
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The Garmin Instinct 2's new lowest-ever price is enough to justify skipping the Instinct 3
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Best Buy's huge clearance TV sale is live - 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs starting at just $89.99
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What is ChatGPT search: everything you need to know about the AI search tool
ChatGPT search combines conversational AI with real-time web results for an enhanced search experience.
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What is Perplexity: Take your pick of AI models
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Amazon's big Alexa event is nearly here - here are 4 things to expect, including Alexa's AI upgrade and a new Echo speaker
From Alexa AI to new Fire TV updates, this is what you can expect to see at Amazon's next big Alexa device event.
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How to use WhatsApp on desktop
We explain how to use WhatsApp on desktop both in browser and on the WhatsApp desktop app.
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'We clearly need to have a car', Blizzard developers open up on the philosophy behind World of Warcraft's massive new Undermine(d) update
Two Blizzard developers explain the thoughts and influences behind the World of Warcraft's massive Undermine(d) update.
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Xbox confirms Fable has been delayed to 2026, shares new pre-alpha gameplay footage offering a brand new look at the game
Xbox has officially confirmed that Fable has been delayed to 2026.
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Marvel Rivals ranks explained
Here's all of the Marvel Rivals ranks in order, and everything you need to know about competitive mode.
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GTA 6 - everything we know so far
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2024 was the worst year on record for internet freedoms – again
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A new era for VPN testing? ATMSO publishes the first-ever testing standards in an "important milestone"
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What's new in Lightway 2.0? Here are the 4 biggest changes I'm excited for
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Google, Apple, and internet restriction – how Big Tech is making censorship "much worse" according to experts
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UpdatedThe best VPN service 2025
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The shape of things to come? Nvidia's super fast 800GBps SuperNIC card spied and this Connect X-8 AIB vaguely resembles a GPU
NVIDIA unveils GPU-like ConnectX-8 SuperNIC which requires advanced PCIe Gen6 connectivity and features 800Gbps throughput.
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Nvidia’s BlueField-3 SuperNIC morphs into a special self-hosted storage powerhouse with an 80GBps memory boost and PCIe-ready architecture
NVIDIA upgrades BlueField-3 DPUs in a potentially concerning move for competitors like AMD and Intel.
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Any Broadcom or another buyer deal for Intel could be blocked by AMD
If Broadcom or another buyer does want to acquire Intel, they will have to negotiate a new cross-license agreement with AMD.
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Popular Android financial help app is actually dangerous malware
An Android app with 100,000 downloads was found to actually be malicious.
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