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The best back-to-school sales on everything you needLooking for some essentials before you head off to school, college, or university? Here's what we'd buy if we were students this month.
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The best noise cancelling headphones, compared in the real worldWe've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.
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The best student laptops, all tested by our expertsCheck out our top tested picks of the best student laptops in 2026, from Windows systems to Apple MacBooks and more.
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UpdatedThe best power banks — essential for long daysHere are the best power banks, from big batteries that power everything to slim chargers to keep you topped up.
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VPNThe best VPN for school Wi-Fi: reliable picks from VPN expertsA VPN can help you access educational content all over the world. We look at some of the best choices.
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3 great small coffee machines for tiny spaces, chosen by a trained baristaI test over a dozen coffee makers every year, and these are the 3 best compact models I recommend for cafe-quality espresso every time.
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How to get hidden free and discounted apps for school workThese are the secret ways you can get free and cheap software for all your devices.
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3 air fryers I'd recommend for students, and tips on how to chooseStudent-friendly friers — including an ingenious design that uses the same container for cooking, serving and storing, to minimize washing up.
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Plaud tells us why its new AI earbuds want to do more than just recordPlaud's new AI earbuds record your conversations, but that's only the beginning.
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My 5 favorite ChatGPT plugins right nowThese ChatGPT plugins deserve a permanent spot in your rotation. Here are my top 5.
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Meta thought AI could do the job instead of humans — what happened next should surprise absolutely nobodyMeta may have tried to use AI to replace as much as 60% of its workforce. Here's a look at why that's obviously a bad idea.
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Microsoft's leaked vision of Windows built around AI is still a worryRemember Microsoft's vision of Windows built around AI? That recent leak has been raked over — and fresh details of 'Copilot OS' make me more nervous about the future.
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Windscribe's bizarre AI Hitler marketing stunt sparks fury and VPN subscription cancellationsA bizarre social media stunt featuring an AI-generated Adolf Hitler has landed Windscribe in hot water, with users canceling subscriptions and questioning the VPN provider's extensive reliance on AI.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in August 2026New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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What to expect at Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event on September 9Apple's next big event is on September 9, and we're expecting to see loads of announcements — including the first foldable iPhone.
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Dbrand's new AirPods Pro 3 case prioritizes protection over aestheticsUsers didn't like Dbrand's Tank Case for phones, but that didn't stop it from making one for the AirPods Pro 3.
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These two budget hi-res music players evoke the best of the iPod era, but with modern featuresFiio and Shanling release iPod doppelgängers with perks Apple's music players didn't have, perfect for the wired headphones revival.
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OpinionThe Mac mini’s entry price has jumped 50% in 5 months, so I want to see a 'Mac Neo' cheap desktopIf it's good enough for the MacBook Neo, it's good enough for a budget desktop — and we've never needed one more.
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The Gilded Age season 4: everything we know about the hit HBO Max show's returnThe Gilded Age season 4 is confirmed to return in late 2026. Here's what we know so far about the hit HBO Max show's return, including its fresh first look.
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Emily in Paris season 6: everything we know about the Netflix show's returnEmily in Paris season 6 finally has a confirmed release date — here's everything we know so far about the next installment.
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Toy Story 5 Disney+ release date has finally been revealed —here's what we knowToy Story 5 was released in cinemas worldwide on June 19. But finally, we now know when it'll join the Disney+ streaming library.
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Leanne season 2 on Netflix is made for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe hatersNot everyone is enjoying Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on HBO Max — and that's the perfect excuse to give fellow Chuck Lorre-produced comedy Leanne season 2 some attention.
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UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in August 2026New movies will arrive weekly throughout 2026 — these are the biggest ones to keep an eye on.
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Best Buy just dropped our favorite budget Mini-LED TV to $499 – a brand new record-low priceDon't miss this $300 discount on one of our favorite TCL TVs at Best Buy.
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The 'world's first audiophile soundbar' is getting an awesome Atmos updateCanvas has expanded its Canvas L soundbar with Dolby Surround and Atmos support via a new control box
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Samsung's Micro RGB TV delivers exceptional colors and brightness, making it the perfect display to watch football — and it's at its lowest price everSamsung's Micro RGB TV delivers exceptional color and brightness, making it the perfect display for watching football, and it's currently on sale at a record-low price at Best Buy.
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Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale has some seriously tempting TCL TV deals — our favorite models are up to $2,000 offLooking for a decent TV that doesn't cost the earth? TCL's Mini LED models are a fantastic value option.
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LG G6 OLED vs Samsung R95H Micro RGB: which tech comes out on top?RGB TVs seek to take the TV crown from OLED, so I decided to test a flagship LG OLED against a flagship Samsung Micro RGB to see if the new tech can take the throne
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This 9-in-1 USB dock with a Blu-ray drive is smashing its crowdfunding goalThe BluHub is a USB 3 hub with an integrated BD/DVD/CD writer — and despite its early Kickstarter success, some are warning of red flags.
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5 of the best 4K Blu-ray discs I've tested for showing off your TV's colors4K Blu-ray is excellent for showing off a TV's colors, and these are 5 of the best discs I've tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.
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What to expect at Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event on September 9
Apple's next big event is on September 9, and we're expecting to see loads of announcements — including the first foldable iPhone.
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Dbrand's new AirPods Pro 3 case prioritizes protection over aesthetics
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Plaud tells us why its new AI earbuds want to do more than just recordPlaud's new AI earbuds record your conversations, but that's only the beginning.
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Yamaha's new compact hi-fi streamers are crammed with connections — and one's an amp, tooYamaha has unveiled two new music devices, set to sell in November: a compact streamer and a streaming amp.
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These two budget hi-res music players evoke the best of the iPod era, but with modern features
Fiio and Shanling release iPod doppelgängers with perks Apple's music players didn't have, perfect for the wired headphones revival.
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Two new AirPods 5 models will launch alongside the iPhone 18, says reliable analystA new report suggests the Apple AirPods 5 will launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, and an ANC-toting model will be along for the ride.
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'I'm embracing it': Dr Dre outs himself as a pro-AI producerDr. Dre has admitted he uses AI in his music producing, despite most music streaming services trying to ban the stuff.
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What to expect at Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event on September 9
Apple's next big event is on September 9, and we're expecting to see loads of announcements — including the first foldable iPhone.
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Whoop launches Meridian, its jewelry-inspired fitness tracker bandWhoop's Meridian bands are composed of Milanese mesh, but they're water- and tarnish-resistant too.
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Samsung’s latest watch leak is an Apple Watch SE rival that ditches Wear OSA leak has revealed hints pointing towards a low-cost Samsung Galaxy Aero smartwatch.
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UpdatedBest Canon RF lenses 2025: we've tested the best lenses for Canon's mirrorless EOS R camerasWhether you shoot with an APS-C or full-frame Canon EOS R camera, we've rounded up the best glass you can buy.
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Watch as DJI action cam survives 500C heat to record 'stunning' POV footage from rocketDJI's consumer-grade action cam survives the most extreme durability test, with uninterrupted recording of take-off and landing recovered
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS review: brilliant video, tough trade-offsGoPro's first interchangeable-lens camera unlocks real creative flexibility, sacrificing ease of use and ruggedness to get there
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Olympus fans might finally get their wish — an upgrade of this stunning rangefinder cameraA teaser just revealed what could be a successor to the PEN-F digital rangefinder, or perhaps one for the PEN EP-7, and it's coming on September 9.
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Home appliance brand Dreame has canned its rocket-powered supercarDreame has cancelled its plans to make a rocket-propelled hypercar
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UpdatedBest robot vacuum 2026: let these clever bots do the dirty workYour guide to the top robot vacuums (and mops) for hassle-free cleaning, as recommended by experienced reviewers.
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China’s S4000 blimp generates electricity from the wind at 4,000 metersChina’s S4000 airship channels the wind to generate electricity at 4,000 meters above the ground.
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I've tested dozens of vacuums, and these are hands-down the best at cleaning pet hairThese vacuums had no trouble pulling pet hair from carpets and furniture, and some are especially good for allergy-sufferers, too.
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Home Depot's long-awaited Labor Day sale is live — appliances, giant-sized skeletons, patio furniture, outdoor tools, and moreHome Depot's much-anticipated Labor Day sale is live, and I'm rounding up my top deal picks, including appliances, patio furniture, Halloween decor, tools, and more.
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Best Buy just dropped our favorite budget Mini-LED TV to $499 – a brand new record-low price
Don't miss this $300 discount on one of our favorite TCL TVs at Best Buy.
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Dell just slashed $450 off this Alienware gaming laptop with a stunning 240Hz OLED display
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Sam's Club's summer clearance sale is better than I expected — 70% off appliances, patio furniture, TVs, and moreI've picked the top deals from Sam's Club's summer clearance sale, which includes up to 70% off appliances, TVs, patio furniture, cookware, and more.
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Need a versatile laptop for work? You can save up to $2,480 on HP's 2-in-1 EliteBook X Flip G2i right nowModern business is conducted on the move and the HP EliteBook X Flip G2i delivers a flexible 2-in-1 experience with AI smarts and next-level security
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The new Apple Mac mini is already $100/£100 off for students and teachers — unfortunately, not for journalists like myselfThe new Mac mini M6 looks like a great value — especially with this Apple Education Store discount.
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Meta has a fresh update to stop people from turning Meta Smart Glasses into pervert glasses — and the updates will keep coming
A new way to beat privacy hackers
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR has finally come to the Meta Quest 3
I’ll never forgive Meta for abandoning Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas VR, but now a modder has finally brought the game to the Meta Quest 3
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PowerToys has another smart new feature — let's hope it comes to Windows 11Microsoft is busy improving Windows 11, and there's an obvious easy win it's missing: porting over smart PowerToys features.
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Microsoft's leaked vision of Windows built around AI is still a worry
Remember Microsoft's vision of Windows built around AI? That recent leak has been raked over — and fresh details of 'Copilot OS' make me more nervous about the future.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 'Extended Look' on Netflix live updates: all the reveals as they happenOur first official look at what's going down in Vice City — featuring confirmed PS5 gameplay capture.
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Asobo Studio used the soundtrack from A Plague Tale: Requiem during Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy mocap to help the cast 'get into the sadder moments, the darker moments'Asobo Studio used A Plague Tale: Requiem's music while motion-capturing Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, so the cast could get in the mood for darker scenes.
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16 new GTA 6 details we learned from the big Extended Look gameplay videoThe Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look is finally here! Here's a breakdown of the top things we learned from the Netflix premiere in case you missed it.
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'No, you cannot do the game 100% without killing' — Rainbow Six Tactics game director confirms players can't do a complete no-kill playthrough since some missions require players to kill enemies that are out of range for non-lethal takedownsRainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron has confirmed players won't be able to achieve a 100% non-lethal playthrough.
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Meta's apps hoover up triple the data of Apple and Microsoft, new study finds
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Google unveils Gemini AI plans specifically for legal and finance workersGoogle shipped Gemini editions for law firms and banks. Both are previews, and pricing isn't available yet.
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UpdatedBest vertical monitor 2026: Top 90-degree screens testedWe put vertical monitors to the test, and these are our top-performing 90-degree pivoting displays for professionals, coders, creators, and streamers.
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Ukraine warns Russia has built metal-cutting drones to topple its power gridUkraine says Russia built a drone with cutting charges in its wings to drop power pylons.
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Russia's bid to launch a Starlink rival is falling embarrassingly short — 'Rassvet' is losing satellites faster than it can build themRussia's Rassvet broadband constellation faces orbital difficulties, stalled satellites, and potential launch infrastructure disruptions threatening its ambitious 2027 deployment schedule.
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