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Dell XPS 14 (2026) review: one of the best Windows 11 laptops you can buy right now -
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Gigabyte’s latest OLED gaming monitor looks like a dream, but living with it was more complicated
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1797, Thursday, May 212583 Comments -
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 21 (game #1578)
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Gemini's new AI meter has changed the way I use the chatbotGemini’s shift from daily limits to a new 5-hour window has changed the way I use it.
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Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, like LG's divisive Magic RemoteGoogle has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for "pointing remotes" that sound very similar to LG's Magic Remote
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With SynthID, Google is cleaning up the AI mess it helped make, but Omni power makes it clear we'll never get ahead of generative AI fictionCan the companies that are building truth-bending AI models also be the same ones to help police the fake content?
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iOS 27’s new AI voice controls could finally make Siri feel smartRecent accessibility upgrades might hint at agentic AI powers coming to Siri in iOS 27.
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Alexa+ now creates AI podcasts, but Spotify is helping you avoid themAlexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.
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iOS 27’s new AI voice controls could finally make Siri feel smartRecent accessibility upgrades might hint at agentic AI powers coming to Siri in iOS 27.
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Early Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors suggest a 'full redesign' alongside a new sensor array — but I'm taking this information with a healthy pinch of saltEarly rumors may indicate a 'full redesign;, but I don't see Apple ditching its established Ultra look anytime soon.
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 tipped to get a new way to keep your heart healthyThe Apple Watch Ultra 4 might get a new blood pressure alert feature, a report claims.
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UpdatedThe best phone 2026Only the best phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus
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iOS 27 may soon let you create Shortcuts with natural language AI promptsApple’s iOS 27 update might let you create Shortcuts automations with natural language prompts.
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Margo's Got Money Troubles ending explained: who wins the custody battle, that shocking betrayal, and more from the Apple TV comedy seriesMargo's Got Money Troubles had a dramatic finale. But what happened in the Apple TV comedy series?
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ExclusiveThe Testaments creators knew season 1 was just the beginning as season 2 renewal confirmedA week before The Testaments season finale, Hulu and Disney+ have confirmed that The Handmaid's Tale spinoff will return for season 2 — but in a way, that was always the case.
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Dolby Atmos on streaming can finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind testsIn double-blind listening tests, multiple audio experts preferred Dolby AC-4 to existing Dolby Digital+JOC audio streams
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The Boys season 5 finale called 'absolutely trash' by furious Prime Video viewersThe Boys' last-ever episode has drawn overwhelmingly negative reactions from its online community.
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Power-Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 — everything we know about the final seasonPower-Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 might be one of the longest TV titles around, but new episodes will be its final hurrah. Here's what we know about the Starz show so far.
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Google TV could get Wii-style pointy controls, like LG's divisive Magic Remote
Google has told app developers that Google TV will be adding support for "pointing remotes" that sound very similar to LG's Magic Remote
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Need a compact soundbar upgrade ahead of the World Cup? This four-star Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is now 20% off at AmazonThe Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a good-sounding and compact soundbar ideal for many homes — it's on sale now at Amazon in both the US and the UK.
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Dolby Atmos on streaming can finally sound as good as 4K Blu-ray, based on these blind tests
In double-blind listening tests, multiple audio experts preferred Dolby AC-4 to existing Dolby Digital+JOC audio streams
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Loads of TCL Google TVs are getting a great free Dolby Vision upgradeTCL is rolling out a firmware update to many TVs from 2023 onwards to deliver Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode, upgraded FlexConnect and a fix for audio in Disney+
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Yamaha's new budget AV receivers cut the price, but don't skimp on featuresYamaha has announced two new AV receivers, the RX300A and RX500A, and they start from just $399
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As TechRadar's TV tester, I've created 4 TV and soundbar setups to suit every budgetWith the World Cup only weeks away, I've put together four TV and soundbar combos to suit every budget to upgrade your setup
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UpdatedThe best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewersLove Samsung TVs but not sure which one to buy? Our guide to the best Samsung TVs can help you find what you're looking for.
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'I got chills': Dolby Atmos brought Audible books and Rocket Man to lifeStepping inside the Audible Story House
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Spotify's new 'Reserved' system gives top fans priority access to concert ticketsSpotify wants to take down ticket scalpers, and it's launching a new system that gives top fans the chance to score first-priority tickets.
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Spotify updates its podcast features with interactive Q&A and personal briefingsMore new features are coming to Spotify's podcasts, including a search tool that dives deeper into your favorite episodes and a Personal Podcast generator.
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UpdatedBest Sonos speakers and soundbars, as rated by our expert reviewersWe've tested the best Sonos speakers to bring you a definitive list of the top speakers and soundbars available.
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Alexa+ now creates AI podcasts, but Spotify is helping you avoid them
Alexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.
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Forget Face ID, how about Ear ID? Scientists showed that your earbuds could prove your identityResearchers in China have discovered a way to verify identity via heartbeat, all using earbuds. And it's a tech that's not limited to heart rate buds like the AirPods.
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This real sci-fi jacket includes 180 built-in speakers, for way weirder reasons than you’d expectVollebak's new Sonic Jacket is a marvel of engineering, and you could actually buy one — theoretically…
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Early Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors suggest a 'full redesign' alongside a new sensor array — but I'm taking this information with a healthy pinch of salt
Early rumors may indicate a 'full redesign;, but I don't see Apple ditching its established Ultra look anytime soon.
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Amazon launches a huge Garmin sale for Memorial Day — here are the 8 best smartwatches we've tested and recommend from $249.99Garmin smartwatches are on sale right now in the Memorial Day sales, so I've rounded up the 8 best deals on the wearables we've tested and rate highly here at TechRadar.
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The Huawei Band 11 Pro review: A fitness tracker with a metal body and built-in GPS
The Huawei Band 11 Pro has an impressive set of features but it lacks GPS accuracy
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This SmallRig cage makes the DJI Osmo Action 6 an agile street shooterSmallRig's cage won't make your action cam a Leica — but it might just make you want to use it for street photography.
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The Lumix L10 looks great, but I can't help thinking this underrated camera is a fantastic alternative — and it's half the priceThe Lumix L10 is impressive, but it still comes with a significant outlay, so here's the camera I'd recommend as a great budget alternative.
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UpdatedThe best waterproof cameras, following rigorous real-world testingWater, drops, ice cold temperatures... the best waterproof cameras can take anything you can throw at them.
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UpdatedToday's best beginner mirrorless cameras, based on my in-depth testingLooking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.
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The gadget your BBQ has been waiting for is down its lowest priceSick of slaving over a BBQ for hours, only to end up with tough or under-cooked meat? You need a Meater
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The 3 best De'Longhi coffee machine deals, recommended by a baristaAmazon has slashed the price of De'Longhi espresso machines for Memorial Day, and these three are my top picks.
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The best Memorial Day BBQ bargains at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart — up to 50% offNeed a BBQ for Memorial Day? You're spoiled for choice — here's where to shop for the biggest deals.
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I tried the new Philips Café Aromis, and oat lattes have never been betterThis 'conversational' coffee maker talks you through choosing the right settings, and transforms even plant-based milks into thick, creamy foam in seconds.
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UpdatedThe best Samsung TV for all budgets, tested by our reviewers
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UpdatedThe best 55-inch 4K TVs for all budgets, all tested by our experts
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Gaming or working in a leather chair is miserable — mesh is the real dealGaming during the summer heat in a leather chair can be a nightmare, which is why it's best to invest in an ergonomic mesh office chair as soon as possible.
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No need to wait for Memorial Day — you can get a 55-inch LG OLED TV for an incredible price of $799.99 right nowYou don't have to wait for Memorial Day – Best Buy has just dropped the award-winning LG 55-inch B5 OLED TV to an incredible price of $799.99.
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VPN deal of the week: here's the VPN I recommend for the last weekend of the Premier League 2026 — it's great with streaming services, keeps your online data secure, and has apps for every streaming device imaginableDon't stress about how to watch the game if you're already fearing relegation
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The Lumix L10 looks great, but I can't help thinking this underrated camera is a fantastic alternative — and it's half the price
The Lumix L10 is impressive, but it still comes with a significant outlay, so here's the camera I'd recommend as a great budget alternative.
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The gadget your BBQ has been waiting for is down its lowest price
Sick of slaving over a BBQ for hours, only to end up with tough or under-cooked meat? You need a Meater
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It constantly surprises me that Surfshark gives away so many personal security features bundled in with the VPN, particularly when it’s down to less than $2 per month – real-time antivirus, phishing protection and data breach alerts are all includedI've kept my data out of murky waters, here's how you can too
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'I got chills': Dolby Atmos brought Audible books and Rocket Man to life
Stepping inside the Audible Story House
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Microsoft is fixing a major fail with Windows 11 — baffling search resultsIn an important – if long overdue – move, Windows 11 search is finally giving up spamming you with web results.
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'This new search box does not mean that you'll only get AI responses': Google's Search makeover incorporates yet more AI, but Google promises to leave room for classic resultsGoogle's Search makeover incorporates yet more AI, but Google promises to leave room for classic results.
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YouTube expands AI likeness detection tool to all channel ownersYouTube's likeness detection tool is rolling out to all channel owners, but you need to submit a government-issued ID to get started.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director says the team 'expanded' Edward Kenway's story and the theme of 'greed' in new content — 'I won't spoil too much of it for you, but we thought that that was a strong juxtaposition to who he is'The team wanted to stick as closely to the Black Flag writer Darby McDevitt's vision "as much as possible"
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director says the modernized combat system has been upgraded to make varied tools flow better — 'We were inspired by early fan-made combo videos from the original'Ubisoft was inspired by old fan-made Assassin's Creed Black Flag gameplay videos when it came to developing the modernized fighting system for Black Flag Resynced.
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced perfectly captures the spirit of the original, but benefits from some much-needed upgradesSwash swash, buckle buckle
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director reveals there is 'probably almost nothing' left of the original code in the remake — 'Almost everything had to be rebuilt'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director Paul Fu has revealed that the remake of the 2013 game is built from the ground up and features very little of the original code.
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Top arcade game maker leaks nearly 19 million user records via WeChat mini appResearchers found a new Elasticsearch instance containing plenty of sensitive data.
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Amazon Memorial Day Sale18 content creator upgrades in Amazon's massive Memorial Day sale — and this gear is perfect for your home studio setupIf you're a photographer, filmmaker, or streamer, you won't want to miss these early Memorial Day deals.
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Zendesk becomes the latest to adopt MCP to futureproof customers in the AI-first eraZendesk adopts the MCP standard to unify AI agents, eliminate silos, and enhance cross-platform interoperability for businesses.
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GitHub confirms breach — thousands of internal repositories hitTeamPCP continues its attack on open source projects, now apparently asking for $50,000.
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