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Dali Sonik 1 review: entry-level bookshelf speakers that are crystal clear, fathoms deep and sound at least twice their size
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra review: simply the best camera phone ever made
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Half Man review: HBO Max show uncomfortable but no Baby Reindeer
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Philips Baristina Milk Frother review: perfectly frothed milk every time, including non-dairy alternatives
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The Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam dazzles would-be thieves with 1,000 lumens
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QLVR ENDVR review: A slip-on running shoe game changer for women
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The Narwal Flow 2 an AI-forward robot vacuum and mop for deep cleaning
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'This is not goodbye' : Tim Cook makes it clear he's not walking away from Apple
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra review: simply the best camera phone ever made
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Who is John Ternus? 5 surprising facts that show he isn't Tim Cook 2.0
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The best Galaxy A57 cases to keep your handset protected and looking good
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iPhone 18 Pro colors leaked, including a stunning new Dark Cherry shade
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UpdatedBest Honor phones: the top Honor handsets you should consider
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Tim Cook stepping down at Apple, John Ternus will become new CEO
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Laptops & Computing
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1768, Wednesday, April 22
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Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, April 22 (game #1549)
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, April 22 (game #780)
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Fed up with expensive DDR5 RAM? ASRock's HUDIMM is riding to the rescue
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UpdatedThe best webcams 2026
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Who is John Ternus? 5 surprising facts that show he isn't Tim Cook 2.0
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The best laptop deals in April 2026
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5 tips for Gemini Notebooks
Gemini’s new Notebook feature becomes far more useful with a few simple tips.
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OpenAI debuts thoughtful ChatGPT Images 2.0 model
ChatGPT Images 2.0 upgrades image generation with better reasoning, clearer text, and more reliable outputs, bringing it closer to true multimodal AI
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This browser plugin tracks your AI 'water footprint', and lets you ‘pay it back’
A new plugin enables you to see exactly how much water your AI prompts are using up, and make a donation to offset it by giving water back to communities in need.
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AI writing's latest patterns and how I avoid them
Tricks to avoid sounding like an AI chatbot
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Stonehenge was built by guys in hard hats — if you believe AI slop
Heaven help us — YouTube is now overflowing with historical AI slop, and it's making it hard to find the real thing.
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'This is not goodbye' : Tim Cook makes it clear he's not walking away from Apple
The longtime Apple CEO makes his first public comments about stepping back from CEO role
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Who is John Ternus? 5 surprising facts that show he isn't Tim Cook 2.0
'Johnny Appleseed' will soon take over from 'Tim Apple' (ahem), and here are some interesting — and some rather odd — facts about him.
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iPhone 18 Pro colors leaked, including a stunning new Dark Cherry shade
Dark Cherry could be the signature color for the iPhone 18 Pro line, and it looks stunning in an unofficial render.
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Tim Cook stepping down at Apple, John Ternus will become new CEO
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO in September, and John Ternus will assume the role, while Cook remains as Executive Chairman.
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iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone Air: which should you buy?
I've spent months testing the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air — here's which one you should buy.
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Streaming
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5 best Michael Jackson documentaries to stream before watching new movie Michael
Heading to theaters to see new movie biopic Michael this week? Make sure you catch these 5 jaw-dropping Michael Jackson documentaries on streaming before you do.
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Half Man episode 1 release date and time on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer
Richard Gadd's first completely fictional series is almost here. But when does Half Man episode 1 drop on HBO Max and BBC iPlayer?
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What is the release date for Stranger Things: Tales From 85 on Netflix?
Stranger Things' second spin-off will launch on Netflix later this week — here's when you can watch it.
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Half Man review: HBO Max show uncomfortable but no Baby Reindeer
Richard Gadd arrives on HBO Max with Half Man, a twisted tale of two brothers intertwined for all the wrong reasons. But is it on par with Baby Reindeer?
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Toy Story 5’s new character is now a real toy — meet the LeapFrog Lilypad
Toy Story 5's potential new foe Lilypad has been made into an educational toy by LeapFrog — here's our first look at it.
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Home theater fans will be happy the LG G6 OLED TV fixes this overlooked picture issue its predecessors had — but there's a catch
The LG G6 fixes a long-running issue most prominent on LG's G-series OLEDs… for the most part.
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Dolby Atmos is coming to free broadcast TV, no next-gen tuner required
There's life in free broadcast TV yet, and you won't need ATSC 3.0 to get it
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Samsung's Micro RGB TVs have arrived — and Hisense and LG better beware
Samsung has gone aggressive with the pricing of its new Micro RGB TVs, launching them for cheaper than Hisense rivals and the same as LG's OLEDs.
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I compared Amazon's Ember QLED and LED TVs side-by-side — here's my pick
I put two of Amazon's Fire TVs, now known as Ember TVs, head-to-head to find out which is better value for money
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Amazon warns Fire TV Stick HD buyers that they can't sideload apps
It's been confirmed that the new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD runs Vega OS and prevents sideloading.
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Amazon faces class action lawsuit over allegations of 'bricking' older Fire TV Sticks
The new lawsuit claims Amazon has been restricting important software updates for older models to force users to upgrade.
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Get 3 4K Blu-rays for $33 at Amazon right now — here are my top 9 discs
Amazon's 3 for $33 4K Blu-ray sale is a great way to save big money on some excellent 4K discs, so I've picked my 9 favorites from the sale.
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Dali Sonik 1 review: entry-level bookshelf speakers that are crystal clear, fathoms deep and sound at least twice their size
The Dali Sonik 1 entry-level passive bookshelf speakers sound at least twice their diminutive size with stunning vocal articulation, but are a little pricey.
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Why Spotify's Daylist feature is a strong alternative to Discover Weekly
This Spotify feature is one of the app's most underrated tools for music discovery.
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Meet Dune, the music platform looking to fix pitiful artist streaming royalties
This new music platform is like Spotify and Kickstarter rolled into one — and one of my all-time favorite bands is launching music exclusively on it.
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The 'unbeatable' and five-star-rated JBL Charge 6 just got a big discount at Best Buy
Save $40 on the five-star JBL Charge 6 at Best Buy.
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'Makes the WH-1000XM6 seem cheap' — Sony just leaked elite 'Collexion' headphones, coming very soon
Let's make a… Connexion
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Innioasis Y1 is the cheap iPod dupe you've been craving — and it's good
I ditched music on my phone for this cheap MP3 player — and two weeks on, I wish I'd done it sooner
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
Our reviewers spent over 600 hours testing these earbuds, so here’s my verdict on the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android or anything else.
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Health & Fitness
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Score up to 40% off best-selling running & walking shoes on Amazon — Nike, Hoka, Sketchers, Brooks, and more
Just in time for spring, Amazon has a huge sale on its best-selling walking and running shoes, and I've rounded up the best deals, including up to 40% off Nike, Hoka, Sketchers, and more.
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The latest Fitbit Air leak gives us colors, a launch date, and a price
We've got more leaked details of the upcoming Fitbit Air tracker, and it seems well suited for someone like me.
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A key Apple Watch health feature could be returning to your wrist
A legal ruling means blood oxygen measurements could return to the Apple Watch after a lengthy absence.
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Cameras
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The 'immersive' DJI Avata 2 just hit a new record-low price — this is your cue to get into FPV drones
The DJI Avata 2 is the easy way to start your FPV drone journey - particularly with this record-low deal at Amazon.
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Panasonic Lumix S 40mm F2 review: a top, tiny prime for everyday photography
Panasonic's Lumix S 40mm F2 squeezes impressive optics and versatile f/2 aperture into a tiny, well-designed body.
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UpdatedThe best mirrorless cameras, based on in-depth testing
My best mirrorless camera guide will help you find the perfect pick for you today, whatever your budget or shooting style.
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UpdatedThe best compact camera: top choices to take anywhere
Our best compact camera guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.
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Home
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Samsung SmartThings adds support for 25 IKEA smart home devices
Samsung just made it easier for you to integrate your IKEA smart home devices with SmartThings.
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Philips Baristina Milk Frother review: perfectly frothed milk every time, including non-dairy alternatives
Philips' attractive milk frother is extremely simple to use and does an excellent job of foaming milk, but there's just one texture and it's rather thick.
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Leave space in your luggage for Dyson's travel-size Supersonic hairdryer
The Dyson Supersonic Travel will give you a break from wheezy hotel hair dryers, and adapts to suit the voltage in your vacation destination.
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IKEA's iconic Billy bookcase has a new look, and here's how I'd style it
Over 140 million Billy bookcases have been sold worldwide, but this new blue version is a limited edition.
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The best wireless earbuds for all budgets, all tested by our reviewers
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I didn't realize how stunning Samsung's S90F OLED TV was until I saw it in person — it's worth every penny, especially with a $1,200 discount
I recently saw Samsung's award-winning S90F OLED TV in person and was blown away by its picture, which is why I was thrilled to see a $1,200 discount on the 65-inch model.
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Score up to 40% off best-selling running & walking shoes on Amazon — Nike, Hoka, Sketchers, Brooks, and more
Just in time for spring, Amazon has a huge sale on its best-selling walking and running shoes, and I've rounded up the best deals, including up to 40% off Nike, Hoka, Sketchers, and more.
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The 'immersive' DJI Avata 2 just hit a new record-low price — this is your cue to get into FPV drones
The DJI Avata 2 is the easy way to start your FPV drone journey - particularly with this record-low deal at Amazon.
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The best laptop deals in April 2026
I've searched around and gathered all the best laptop deals in one place to suit a range of budgets and needs.
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Huge Chromebook sale at Best Buy includes half-price deals on Acer, Lenovo, and other leading brands
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Best Buy's selling Chromebooks for dirt-cheap right now — up to half price, in some cases.
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The 'unbeatable' and five-star-rated JBL Charge 6 just got a big discount at Best Buy
Save $40 on the five-star JBL Charge 6 at Best Buy.
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Hate Windows 11's Start menu? Rumor suggests Microsoft is fixing it
Rumored fixes for Windows 11's Start menu sound great, but some folks remain seriously skeptical.
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YouTube Premium's ad-free experience is great, but its queuing system needs work
I caved to YouTube Premium's free trial and now I see what the hype is all about, but I can't get past its poor queuing system.
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Windows 11 is so bad France is moving to Linux — and many more could follow
Is 2027 set to be the year of Linux? There are signs that this might actually be the case, for sure.
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Gucci and Google to partner on Android XR smart glasses for 2027 release
Gucci could become the first mainstream luxury brand to launch smart specs, as the company is targeting 2027 for a pair of Android XR glasses.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, April 22 (game #1046)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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Former Obdisian creative officer says not to bet on a Fallout: New Vegas remake, because Bethesda doesn't have 'the engineering know-how' to create it, and may not have the source code
Obsidian Entertainment co-founder and former creative officer Chris Avellone has said a Fallout: New Vegas remake may not be possible because Bethesda lacks the "engineering knowhow."
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'There's a whole congregation of that kind of person' — Former The Last of Us dev says Neil Druckmann told him that 'several people' alongside Ellie were immune in the world of the post-apocalyptic game
Former Naughty Dog lighting artist Gabriel Betancourt has claimed The Last of Us series creator Neil Druckmann told him that Ellie wasn't the only immune person in the game's world.
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'If AI were to take anyone's job, wouldn't it take Elon Musk's job? The richest guy on Earth?' — Take-Two CEO says AI won't get rid of jobs, but allow artists to do 'higher quality work' instead
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has said that artificial intelligence (AI) won't steal artists' jobs, but that it will allow them to do "higher quality work" instead of tedious tasks.
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NordVPN wants to end VPN rush-hour slowdowns with 100 Tbps global capacity
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IPVanish rolls out RAM-only server filter across all apps to make it easier to boost your privacy
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NymVPN's latest update brings crucial anti-censorship and usability boost
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2025 was the worst year on record for internet shutdowns as censors move to more targeted blocks
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Proton VPN usage spikes in Turkey following new regulatory proposals
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Now is your last chance to grab our EXCLUSIVE Surfshark deal — year-low prices with 4 months extra protection included
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The Tor Project takes a major step toward launching its mobile VPN with successful Cure53 audit
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Adobe Summit 2026: we're live at Adobe's annual keynotes to hear what's new this year
We're live at Adobe Summit 2026 bringing you all the latest from keynotes, briefings and tonight's Sneaks
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Weak safeguards leave thousands of AI agents open to attack
Rapid adoption of AI agents without proper safeguards is leading to exposed systems, data risks, and increased opportunities for attackers to exploit access controls.
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Pushpaganda exploits Google Discover to spread malicious notifications
Pushpaganda uses AI-generated content and deceptive tactics to trick users into enabling notifications that deliver scams and evade traditional security defenses.
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'The evidence is starting to mount': physicists at the LHC have found a possible 'anomaly' that could unlock 'a new understanding of how the universe works' — and 'charming penguins' may hold the key to whether the Standard Model is out of date
Physicists observe a four-sigma anomaly in a rare decay process, hinting at possible new physics, while uncertainties still limit firm conclusions
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