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NewsHow to watch World Cup semi-finals: Free Streams & TV ChannelsHere's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals online for free from anywhere as France take on Spain and England play Argentina.
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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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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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Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Gen 2 review: full-power RTX 5090 performance in a slim 16-inch chassis -
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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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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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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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How to get the iOS 27 public beta and try the new AI-powered SiriSiri has finally got smarter with iOS 27, and the public beta is out now. Here's how to download it and the best features to try first.
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Apple vs OpenAI lawsuit: 8 bombshell accusations and what they could mean
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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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The Batman Part II loses October 2027 release slot amid new launch date setbackThe Robert Pattinson-starring sequel's latest launch delay means we'll have to wait another four months for its arrival.
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UpdatedHow much is a Peacock TV subscription? Plans, bundles, current deals and prices compared to Netflix, Prime Video and moreThis guide breaks down the price of a Peacock subscription, including how much each of its plans cost, what deals are available and how it compares to rivals.
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The Odyssey IMAX 70mm screening demand could lead to new IMAX theaters worldwideDemand for IMAX 70mm screenings of The Odyssey is so high that fans are doing whatever it takes to get tickets. But could this lead to more IMAX theaters worldwide?
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UpdatedClayface: release date, trailer, cast, plot, and everything else we know about the DC comic book horror movieClayface is the next DC Studios movie that's been moulded for the big screen — here's what we know about it so far.
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Rick and Morty season 9 episode 9 release date and time on Adult Swim, Hulu, and HBO MaxThis week, Morty and Summer are off to summer camp. But when is Rick and Morty season 9 episode 9 coming to a streaming platform near you?
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Don't miss Criterion's big half-price sale on 4K Blu-rays at Amazon and Barnes & NobleHalf price on all Criterion discs? Oh god, where do I even start?
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You don't need a 98-inch TV, but you do want one — especially when Best Buy is offering $1,000 off the excellent TCL QM7LIt's a huge TV with an even bigger price cut — get a serious discount on the TCL QM7L Mini LED TV at Best Buy this week.
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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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'Could blow Sony's Pro IEMs out the water': Sivga's new wired earbuds look beautiful and are packed full of drivers to turn buyers' headsThe Sivga Lyrebird combine four drivers in a svelte wooden package, one-upping Sony's recent Pro-grade IEMs.
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Marantz' beautiful new stereo amp and matching CD player look like instant classicsMarantz introduces a new generation of affordable audio excellence in the perfect home hi-fi pairing
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Sonos is finally rolling out its long-awaited app redesign with new navigationSonos has announced a key update to its app, and it's rolling out to everybody over the next two weeks
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These bone conduction headphones have a tiny 4K camera for recordingsThe W&O X1 put a recording camera right by your ear, which is great for action cam videos but worrying for privacy.
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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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We asked Therabody's Chief Science Officer about its new cooling deviceTherabody's Chief Science Officer tells us about the high-tech cooling gadgets his company supplied to England's World Cup squad — which work by cooling the user's palms.
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A celebrity PT recommends this move as the best strength exercise for over 50sDavid Higgins has trained everyone from Margot Robbie and Scarlet Johansson to Richard Madden and Pedro Pascal.
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The 4.5-star-rated Shokz OpenRun Pro drop to a record-low price on AmazonThe Shokz OpenRun Pro are an older model, but they're still some of the best running headphones you can buy — and they're now down to the lowest-ever price.
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I compared the Lumix L10 and Fujifilm X100VI — one stole my heartWhen a camera decision comes down to head versus heart, I know which wins
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Viltrox unveils miraculously small pancake lens with bright f/2.8 apertureViltrox has revealed its new AF 26mm F2.8 EVO lens, which comes in Sony E and Nikon Z-mount versions, measures 23.8mm thick and weighs just 130g.
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UpdatedThe best Canon cameraTrying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite current models for all types of shooting situations and budgets.
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Lomography's new point-and-shoot is like a disposable with double the shot count — it comes pre-loaded with filmThis is possibly the most idiot-proof camera ever made, with instructions literally printed on the body.
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Buying GuideThe best smart scales overallThe best smart scales can give you a detailed analysis of your body composition. Here are our top buys for every budget.
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Should I buy Philips Hue Essential bulbs? Here's what you need to knowThey're certainly cheaper, but are the affordable Philips Hue Essential lights a false economy? Here's our take.
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UpdatedThe best air fryers 2026: from compact to family-sized modelsFrom crispy chips to roast chicken, we've cooked with every air fryer in this guide to help you find the right one for your kitchen.
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De'Longhi just launched its smallest automatic coffee maker yet, packed with barista featuresThe De'Longhi Rivelia Start can brew 10 different drinks at the tap of a button, including cold brew, and create silky milk foam.
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This bundle deal at Straight Talk gets you a Samsung phone and 12-month unlimited plan for just $250I think I've found Straight Talk's best prepaid deal yet — this $250 Samsung phone bundle is actually $110 cheaper than buying a plan by itself.
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Hold up, Mint Mobile is currently selling the Google Pixel 10 for just $150 — and you don't even need to trade in
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I tried Android's underrated desktop app, and it's transformed the way I work
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PC physical media could be revived after all with this Steam gamer's trickPC physical copies could be a thing again, after this Steam gamer found a unique but expensive way to do it.
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You'll soon be able to play the biggest football game on your iPhone thanks to an upcoming Apple Arcade release with zero microtransactionsApple Arcade subscribers are about to get their own version of Madden NFL 27.
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Denshattack! is one of the most intense and satisfying platformers in 2026It's been a while since a platformer has left me amazed, and Denshattack! easily provides one of the best experiences in the genre.
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Top AI tools such as OpenClaw and Github Copilot can be hijacked to create new massive botnetsResearchers find nine of the most popular AI platforms are susceptible to a new attack that exploits hallucinations to set up a botnet.
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This software team will charge you $10,000 a week to remove all AI-generated code from your systemsFor $10,000 a week, a three-man team will use AI coding agents to find lengthy AI generated codebases within your system’s internal applications, and trim fat.
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Price of record-breaking Ukraine AI FPV drone slashed to $500 as range increases sixfold to 68 milesThe Vyriy 15 FPV is a $500-class Ukrainian drone that incorporates AI terminal guidance and reportedly hit Russian logistics 110 km away.
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Exclusive‘A candidate who was hostile from day one never produces that baseline’: Nation states spies applying for legit jobs are hard to spotNation state spies are using AI to create fake identities and realistic job applications, infiltrating organizations to steal intelligence.
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