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The TechRadar guide to World Cup 2026World Cup 2026 is here — enjoy it all with TechRadar.
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TV size finder — get the right size screen for your roomOur handy tool will help you find the perfect TV
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NewsHow to watch World Cup 2026 online for free from anywhereHere's how you can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams for free from anywhere in the world.
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FBI seizes 600 drones at the World Cup — and all drone fans should worryThe FBI has confiscated hundreds of drones across all 11 US World Cup host cities, with Miami, Los Angeles and Dallas leading a nationwide pattern of violations. And the regulatory fallout for America's drone community could be significant.
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NewsHow to watch World Cup 2026 ad-freeHere's how to watch World Cup 2026 ad-free, saving you from the mind-numbing scourge of hydration break ads that eat into the games themselves.
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Viltrox AF 90mm F2.2 EVO review: top value portrait prime for APS-C cameras -
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Windows 11's Copilot app is going to help you 'understand your device'Copilot app's new 'PC insights' feature has been greeted with some skepticism.
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Meta AI image-maker takes on ChatGPT and Nano Banana 2In my battle of image generators, some models understood the assignment better than others.
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Laptop specs are getting more confusing – here’s what actually matters in 2026Looking for a new laptop and sick of all the jargon? We demystify the specifications that really make a difference in 2026.
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Heavy AI usage has plummeted 31% in the past year, according to new surveyA revealing new Future survey suggests users are cooling on the idea of AI, for a variety of different reasons.
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ExclusiveThe Westies uses no AI to create 1980s New York in new MGM+ crime dramaThe Westies arrives on MGM+ this weekend, bringing the mean streets of 1980s New York with it. However, no AI has been used to bring the past to life.
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Apple’s expensive, inflexible app subscriptions need a total overhaul — here's whyApple’s app subscription bundles are too rigid and inflexible. They’re in desperate need of a rethink.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in July 2026New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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What are the best AirPods to buy today? I've used every model, and here are my recommendationsAre the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 or AirPods Max the best value? Here's how I'd spend my money
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Searching for the perfect cheap laptop for college? Here are our top recommendationsAny of these affordable laptops would a make stellar study buddy at college or university.
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An Apple fan just saved $2,200 by manually upgrading their Mac’s storageAn Apple user manually upgraded their MacBook’s storage and saved $2,200 by doing so
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Moana's live action remake failed to make a splash at the box office as movie fans call it a 'lifeless carbon copy'Moana's live action remake has not performed well at the box office, leading fans to criticize why we need new versions of our favorite animated movies.
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New Tom Cruise movie Digger drops first unhinged trailer with wild transformationThe first trailer for Digger, the new movie starring Tom Cruise as you never seen him before, is here— but it's not the age transformation we should be most excited for.
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House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 trailer teases a game-changing betrayalHouse of the Dragon 3's mid-season trailer teases even more fire, blood, and treason is still to come.
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What is the release date for X-Men 97 season 2 episode 5 on Disney+?Here's when the fifth episode of X-Men 97 season 2 will make its debut on Disney+.
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ExclusiveThe Westies stars clap back at fan complaints that new MGM+ crime thriller is too tameWhen the first trailer for MGM+ crime drama The Westies dropped, fans complained it was too tame — but the cast isn't having it.
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Amazon launches a big Fire TV sale — streaming sticks, TVs, and soundbars from $19.99There's a huge Fire TV sale live right now at Amazon, so I've picked out the eight best deals on Fire TV Sticks, Fire TVs, and soundbars that are worth buying today.
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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our expertsDon't settle for less than the best 55-inch 4K TVs, with great pictures, upscaling, interfaces, and audio all in one brilliant package.
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Sony needs to learn from Sonos to respond to the physical games backlash — but it probably won'tPlayStation gamers are furious and they're making that plain on Sony's socials. Will Sony do a Sonos and eat humble pie?
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The base model Nvidia Shield TV is no longer on sale, and may not come backNvidia has confirmed that the Shield TV base model is out of stock, and it doesn't seem as though it's likely to return.
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'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testingAs TechRadar's TV tester, I'm always on the look out for new 4K Blu-rays to use for testing and right now, there's none better than Speed Racer.
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Google Home Speakers now support wireless pairing with Google TV StreamerThe Google Home Speaker finally supports wireless connectivity to the Google TV Streamer, and it also comes with Dolby Atmos support.
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UpdatedThe best soundbars for all budgetsFrom budget-friendly bars to Dolby Atmos wonders, the best soundbars make it easy to get a serious TV audio upgrade.
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We've tested 28 pairs of headphones this year — these are our favorite over-earsIncluding a standout budget pair that manages to be both better and cheaper than its predecessors.
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It’s the perfect time of year for grabbing a cheap radio for the garden, and they don’t come much cuter, more packed with features or wallet-friendly than thisThe Majority Mini Shelford is a compact, cheap, portable radio with screen that goes on sale in August.
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Sony needs to learn from Sonos to respond to the physical games backlash — but it probably won't
PlayStation gamers are furious and they're making that plain on Sony's socials. Will Sony do a Sonos and eat humble pie?
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Marshall Stanmore IV review: an ultra-stylish and powerful home speaker
The Marshall Stanmore IV is a stellar-sounding speaker with a beautiful look to match, I only wish it had better-than-Bluetooth streaming.
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Austrian Audio The Arranger review: wired open-backed headphones that can turn their hand to almost anything
With the awkwardly named ‘The Arranger’, Austrian Audio wants to try and bridge the gap between its excellent entry-level models and its excellent high-end products…
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PSB iQ2 review: bijou stereo speakers with punchy sound but an insipid phono stage
The PSB iQ2 may be the largest model in the brand's stereo speaker range, but it's still pretty small — can it justify its big price-tag?
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The best earbuds for small ears, all tested by a petite-eared audio expertMy pick of the best earbuds for those with a smaller ear canal, tragus or concha, however much you're able to spend.
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It looks like Garmin is finally preparing its Fitbit Air-style band for launchThe Garmin Cirqa Whoop-style smart band is closer to launch than ever, as Garmin submits trademark filings around the world
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5 key settings to tweak on your smartwatch before a festivalYour watch can become an unexpected lifeline at a festival: here's how.
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I review smart rings for a living and the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 needs 6 upgradesWe rated the original Galaxy Ring highly, but the next version will enter an even more competitive market.
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The FCC is going after companies it suspects are sneaking DJI kit into the USIt appears that several companies might be importing DJI hardware into the United States under different names.
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Viltrox AF 90mm F2.2 EVO review: top value portrait prime for APS-C camerasViltrox's AF 90mm F2.2 EVO portrait lens fills a void for Nikon and Sony's APS-C cameras, while it's a lightweight and affordable alternative to the Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR.
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Today's best Fujifilm camerasFrom premium compacts with retro style, to high-resolution medium format flagships, these are the best Fujifilm cameras you can buy right now.
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How to master multi-exposure photography in-camera (with Fujifilm steps)I was sceptical at first, but multiple exposure photography is the perfect way to create abstract images that'll make your portfolio pop
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The 3 toughest personal blenders for making delicious slushies at homeIf you don't have the space or cash for a Ninja Slushi machine, these portable blenders can make fantastic frozen drinks for a fraction of the price.
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We tested the best fans on the market – these models came out on top12 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.
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The Dimplex Rechargeable Cordless Desk Fan is a good go-anywhere fan, but you might want to play some music to drown out its drone
This Dimplex fan is very portable and runs for up to 15 hours on battery, but it's a little noisy if you're sitting close to it
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Plug-in solar panels and home battery installations are spreading in the USPlug-in solar gives residents a way to save money on electricity without the expense of rooftop solar panel installations.
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Why forcing a 4K feed over an encrypted tunnel causes intense buffering — and how to test a high-speed fix risk-free for 60 daysEven the fastest VPNs can struggle with 4K video streams – but this risk-free option could offer a fix
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Windows 11's Copilot app is going to help you 'understand your device'
Copilot app's new 'PC insights' feature has been greeted with some skepticism.
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Apple’s expensive, inflexible app subscriptions need a total overhaul — here's why
Apple’s app subscription bundles are too rigid and inflexible. They’re in desperate need of a rethink.
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Meta’s super-sensing AI glasses edge one step closer to realityIs never forgetting anything ever again worth the cost of an always-watching AI? Meta certainly hopes so, as its super-sensing AI glasses edge one step closer to reality according to new report.
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Careless People made me want the chapter Sarah Wynn-Williams couldn’t writeReading Careless People helped me understand how Facebook’s internal culture may have allowed Mark Zuckerberg’s strange metaverse obsession to become Meta’s defining idea.
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Steam Machine's constant red warning light is due to a bug in the BIOS
Seeing a red light on your Steam Machine? Don't panic — it's most likely due to a bug that triggers a temperature warning to come on 'much earlier' than it should.
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A superb open world racing game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, finally giving us a proper Forza Horizon alternativeUbisoft has announced that its latest racing game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
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Buying guideBest PS5 controllers in 2026: top PlayStation pads from Sony, Razer, Scuf, and more—all tested and reviewed by our expert gaming team
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Game ownership is at risk, and Xbox veteran has unsurprisingly slammed SonySony's plans for an all-digital future aren't going down well with consumers, and certainly aren't with gaming industry figures like this Xbox veteran.
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This CPU uses solar power to 'run computations' without the need for batteriesChip works just like a leaf, harvesting ambient light, sensing chemicals, and digitizing the results in one nanoscale stack requiring no battery, no charger, and no external power at all
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Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: "The only problem with Microsoft is they just have no taste"Apple and Microsoft's rivalry stretches back decades, with the Apple co-founder repeatedly undermining Bill Gates' company
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Ukraine is weaponizing stratospheric balloons to boost strike rangeUkraine's DART leverages stratospheric balloons with a missile that goes deliberately deaf mid-fall, making Russian jammers ineffective.
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Secure Boot update blocked on Windows 11 PCs due to failing on some devicesCertain older devices that cannot receive updates via their OEM may not be able to install the latest Secure Boot certificate.
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