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I tested the Bose QuietComfort headphones and the noise-cancelling is still flagship quality – but that's not the full story
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I tested the Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable system and it sounded like warm milk – and not in a good way…
The Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable and powered speakers sound system struggles sonically, to the extent that all the kit still isn't really worth the affordable price.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 brings RTX 4090-like performance closer to the mainstream.
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man could have been a big swing and a miss for Marvel, but it's actually pretty amazing
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Dreame R20 cordless vacuum review
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: the ultimate Android
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The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 shook me to my core and became my new go-to Bluetooth speaker for parties
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UpdatedBest OnePlus phones 2025: the top flagship, budget, and foldable models ranked
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Vodafone makes 'world's first' satellite video call with a standard phone – here's why that's a big deal
Vodafone has announced that it's made one of the first satellite video calls using a standard phone – ahead of a full rollout later this year.
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I can’t believe the Samsung Galaxy S25 is still the only phone of its kind to have this one crucial feature
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is here, and with it a reminder that Samsung is still leading the competition when it comes to camera versatility.
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Annoyed Samsung fans have started a petition to bring Bluetooth back to the S Pen – and they have a point
Several thousand Samsung fans have signed a petition calling for the reintroduction of Bluetooth to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s S Pen, after connectivity was removed with the new S25 Ultra.
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Ending tomorrow: last chance to get an unlimited data plan for just $20/mo at Visible Wireless
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The best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals for January 2025: free devices, cheap plans
You'll find all of this week's best Samsung Galaxy S23 deals right here - perfect if you're looking to upgrade to this fantastic Android flagship.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 colors: every shade, including those for the S25 Plus and Ultra
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DeepSeek live – all the latest news as OpenAI reportedly says new ChatGPT rival used its model
DeepSeek is the new AI model that's on everybody's lips – here's all the latest news on the ChatGPT competitor.
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Is DeepSeek AI safe to use? Think twice before you download DeepSeek for the time being
DeepSeek has made international news – but is it safe to use? Here's everything you need to know.
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In surprise move Microsoft announces DeepSeek R1 is coming to CoPilot+ PCs – here’s how to get it
DeepSeek R1 is coming to Windows Copilot+ PCs – here’s how to access it.
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This 2TB SSD fits in the palm of your hand – and it's currently cheaper than it was during Black Friday
The Crucial X6 Portable SSD is so tiny it fits in your hand, yet it has 2TB of storage – and right now you can get it for under $100.
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RX 9070 GPU could theoretically be an RTX 5070 killer, I’m just worried that AMD may not go for Nvidia’s throat with pricing
AMD’s RX 9070 XT could outgun Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti easily, and come within 10% of the RTX 5080 GPU, if fresh rumors prove correct.
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New DeepSeek AI rival claims to be more powerful than both V3 and ChatGPT-4o – meet Qwen2.5-Max
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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Friday, January 31 (game #1103)
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UpdatediOS 18: new features, compatible devices, and everything you need to know
iOS 18 is now available to download. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple's latest iPhone update.
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There are two new ways to stream Apple's MLS Season Pass this year, plus more content to take in and a new way to get it for free
Apple's rolling out two new ways to watch MLS Season Pass, a bunch of new content, including an entirely new show, and T-Mobile customers once again get free access.
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iPhone vs Galaxy video: which would you choose?
On a recent trip to Hawaii we quickly pit the iPhone 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a video battle.
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Apple might be secretly testing Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users
Starlink could be coming to the iPhone, according to the latest report from Bloomberg.
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UpdatedThe best tablet 2025
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Max rolls out a new multiview feature for 2025's NASCAR Cup Series that puts you in the driver's seat
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UpdatedThe best Apple TV Plus movies: 18 great films to stream in January 2025
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Stranger Things season 5's 12-month shoot yielded 650-plus hours of footage for its eight 'blockbuster movie' episodes, the popular Netflix show's creators say
Stranger Things' creators shot a head-spinning amount of footage for the hugely successful show's fifth and final season.
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Netflix just released an ominous first teaser clip of You season 5, but I'm still recovering from season 4's mind-bending finale
Netflix has unveiled a new image and teaser for the killer finale of You season 5.
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Netflix reveals June 2025 release date for Squid Game season 3, and its first clip teases a new mini-game that'll have a big impact on Gi-hun and his fellow contestants
Squid Game's third and final season will be with us sooner than you think – and its first-look images have got me worried for Gi-hun's safety.
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Philips Hue set to support the latest LG TVs, so you can turn your movies or games into a light show
Philips Hue will be supported on 2024 LG TVs, having been available for Samsung TVs since 2022.
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This cheap Amazon Fire TV Stick just got even cheaper – get it now for less than $18
Almost as low as its lowest-ever price
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The best-rated budget TV you can buy just got a massive $400 discount at Best Buy
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Hot dealsThe cheapest OLED TV deals and sales in January 2025
Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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Epson's super-bright new ultra short throw 4K projectors promise easy elite home theater pictures up to 160 inches
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Super Bowl TV sales 2025: today's best deals on 4K, QLED and OLED TVs
Shop all the best Super Bowl TV sales and deals with huge discounts on best-rated 4K, QLED and OLED displays.
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Hisense's mini 4K projector changes my mind about the laser TV revolution in 2 key ways
A full-scale ultra short throw projector in a fraction of the size.
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UpdatedThe best portable DACs 2025
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I tested the Bose QuietComfort headphones and the noise-cancelling is still flagship quality – but that's not the full story
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These luxe wireless headphones stick a tube-amp hi-fi on your head, and offer really hardcore Hi-Res Audio support
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I saw Philips' new retro record players and headphones to celebrate its 100 years in audio, and I found them immensely charming
The lineup includes the most powerful built-in speakers on a record player to date.
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I tested the Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable system and it sounded like warm milk – and not in a good way…
The Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable and powered speakers sound system struggles sonically, to the extent that all the kit still isn't really worth the affordable price.
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Zig-Zag (yes, the rolling papers) just launched a turntable right before the Grammys to say: don't you forget about Dre
Zig-Zag's new turntable isn't made of paper and you shouldn't try to smoke it, but it's here in case you forgot about Dre…
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Sony’s upcoming budget noise cancelling WF-C710N earbuds leak, with the upgrade we most want to see
Our only real issue with the Sony C700N has apparently been fixed, and I can't wait to hear them.
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Garmin outage FIXED: What to do if your device still isn't working
Many Garmin Forerunner, Venu, Fenix, Epix, Vivoactive, Lily and Instinct watches are seemingly stuck in an endless reboot cycle.
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Ditching your Garmin watch after the outage? Samsung will give you up to $325 for it if you switch to a Galaxy Watch Ultra
Samsung has wasted no time in trying to scoop up departing Garmin customers.
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The best-value smartwatch works with Android and iPhone, and it just got a 26% price cut
Get a CMF Watch Pro 2 for less than $60 or just £65.
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Our favorite Sony mirrorless camera is down to a record-low price
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Canon EOS R1 review: a five star high-speed powerhouse for pros, with a sky-high price
The Canon EOS R1 is a high-speed professional camera built to withstand the rigors of professional use, but it comes at a high cost many will struggle to justify.
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UpdatedThe best beginner mirrorless camera for 2025
Looking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.
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This AI coffee machine uses Google Cloud to tailor your beverages – and you can buy it from Amazon today
SmartHQ AI Coffee Assistant is your friendly virtual barista.
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The Dyson handheld vacuum I've been waiting for is finally here, and it looks set to blow all other handheld vacs out of the water
The newly launched, dinky Dyson Car+Boat solves many the problems I have with handheld vacuums.
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Dreame R20 cordless vacuum review
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UpdatedThe best home security cameras 2025: the smartest way to protect your home
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Best OnePlus phones 2025: the top flagship, budget, and foldable models ranked
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UpdatedThe 7 best ecommerce platforms of 2025
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UpdatedThe best free VPN in 2025
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UpdatedBest free YouTube downloader app of 2025
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UpdatedThe best Android tablets 2025
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The best tablet 2025
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DeepSeek live – all the latest news as OpenAI reportedly says new ChatGPT rival used its model
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In surprise move Microsoft announces DeepSeek R1 is coming to CoPilot+ PCs – here’s how to get it
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New DeepSeek AI rival claims to be more powerful than both V3 and ChatGPT-4o – meet Qwen2.5-Max
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Gemini AI can see and talk to you about what's on your screen – which could be more helpful than it sounds
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Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is an immersive sci-fi tale about the strengths of community
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BioWare has quietly laid off long-time Dragon Age devs as it downsizes the studio and turns its focus to Mass Effect 5
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North Korean Lazarus hackers launch large-scale cyberattack by cloning open source software
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Meta pledges to invest $60-65 billion in CAPEX to stay in the AI race, but it’s up against bigger spending rivals
Meta is investing big bucks in AI infrastructure, but it's up against bigger spending rivals.
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