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Cyber Monday 2019: Date, Start Time, and Best Deals
Cyber Monday 2019 falls on Dec. 2, with deals starting as early as the evening of Black Friday. Cyber Monday deals are a bargain hunter's dream. They offer holiday shoppers discounts on just...
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Windows 10X Will Come to All Laptops, Not Just Foldables (Report)
Microsoft originally promoted Windows 10X as a tailor-made solution for 2-in-1s and a new class of foldable devices, but we now know with some confidence that the software giant will bring its...
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How to Choose Where to Extract an Archive on Windows 10
Windows has native support to extract compressed files, and while it’s serviceable, it’s still a subpar solution to third-party applications like WinRAR or 7-zip.Depending on the app you have...
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4 Reasons to Buy the Pixelbook Go (and 3 Reasons to Skip)
The Pixelbook Go is Google's latest and greatest Chromebook. For $849 (starting at $649), the Pixelbook Go moves Google from 2-in-1s and detachables to a regular old clamshell, and while that...
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If You’re Going to Spend $180 on a Backpack, Make It This One
My philosophy on backpacks has always been the same: they’re useful but ultimately disposable, and not worth getting too attached to or spending lots of money on.Blame it on a decade-and-a-half of...
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 vs. MacBook Pro: Which Premium Laptop Wins?
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 3 may not be a direct competitor to the MacBook Pro, but the new 15-inch model is sure to draw comparisons with Apple's flagship laptop. New this year, the...
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Best 17-inch Laptops 2019
Whether you're streaming TV shows or working with multiple spreadsheets, 17-inch laptops are the ultimate productivity machines. And while they've historically been criticized for being...
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review
Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 adds USB-C and 10th Gen CPUs, but those welcome additions come at a cost.
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The Future Tech Awards Are Coming: What You Need to Know
Cheers to another year in tech! With the end of the year drawing closer, we’re celebrating with the announcement of the Future Tech Awards ceremony on January 8, 2020. The Future Tech Awards...
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Best Touch Screen Laptops of 2019
Whether you're jotting down notes, sketching a masterpiece or just quickly zooming in on a photo, touch screens add a lot of versatility to your average laptop. Thanks to technological...
Overclockers
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Gigabyte X870 AORUS INFINITY Motherboard Review
Motherboards are much more often designed with gamers in mind, so I'm glad to see that Gigabyte gave us the X870 INFINITY. We used to see the Tachyon series designed for the most demanding...
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Meet AINowBench: A Free Whole-System Windows Benchmark
Most benchmarks focus on one component at a time. AINowBench combines graphics, processor, storage, and memory testing into one guided Windows run, producing a clear 0-100 score, detailed reports,...
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ASUS ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI Motherboard Review
We had a long break from ASUS products, so it's time to catch up. This time, we take a closer look at a motherboard that has been on the market for some time, but is still the best ASUS ITX model...
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ADATA XPG NOVAKEY RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory Kit Review
Due to the memory crisis, RAM reviews are quite rare. However, we received the latest XPG NOVAKEY RGB memory kit from ADATA. The new memory kit is rated at 6000 MT/s and tight timings, which is...
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MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO WIFI Motherboard Review
Today we present another ITX motherboard for AMD AM5 processors, and I can already share that there will be more in this tiny form factor in the coming months. The MSI MPG X870I EDGE TI EVO, on...
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ADATA MARS 970 PLUS PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 2280 SSD Review
Since all memory products are expensive, more users are seeking a balanced solution that delivers high performance while remaining wallet-friendly. ADATA released the MARS 970 PLUS M.2 SSDs a while...
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Gigabyte X870I AORUS PRO ICE Motherboard Review
There are only a few AM5 motherboards worth mentioning in the mini-ITX form factor. Since it's not often we see one on Overclockers, today we present the Gigabyte X870I AORUS PRO ICE. It's not the...
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Gigabyte X870E AERO X3D WOOD Motherboard Review
Gigabyte is the first motherboard brand to introduce a fresh, eye-catching design featuring wood-like elements. The tested AERO X3D WOOD motherboard includes not only the new design, but also...
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Colorful iGame X870E VULCAN OC V14 Motherboard Review
We rarely get to review Colorful's products, but they're always unique and interesting. This time, we received the latest overclocking-series motherboard for AMD Ryzen processors: the iGame X870E...
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Gigabyte X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE Motherboard Review
Gigabyte keeps refreshing its AM5 motherboards with X3D models optimized for the latest Ryzen processors. One of the new models is the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE, which will be tested today. Since...
Latest from TechRadar in Phones
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I used Oppo’s flagship phone and teleconverter to shoot the lunar eclipse — here’s what I learned
I used the Oppo Find X9 Ultra phone and teleconverter lens to photography the 2026 lunar eclipse — here's how I got on.
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‘Having the latest chipset will cost a lot more’: Poco gets real about the ‘pressure’ of rising memory costs as it launches the F9 Ultra with an unchanged chipset
In a briefing for the Poco F9 Ultra, Xiaomi sub-brand Poco explained why its new flagship phone doesn’t come with a chipset upgrade.
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Google Messages finally has custom backgrounds and themes — here’s how to personalize your chats
You can now set custom wallpapers and themes in Google Messages, and it's easy to do so.
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The Enough Phone aims to bring the compact phone back with a smaller screen than the iPhone 13 mini and a removable battery
The Enough Phone should serve fans of compact handsets thanks to its 5.3-inch screen, but it still needs funding.
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Tim Cook was the best Apple CEO for his time — John Ternus' tenure will be defined by AI
Tim Cook took over as Apple CEO in the long shadow of his predecessor, Steve Jobs — and yet he became the best tech CEO in a generation, more than preparing the company for his successor, John Ternus.
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Apple's late arrival to the folding market puts huge pressure on the iPhone Ultra to finally level up the category — but is that even possible?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the closest thing we have right now to an iPhone Ultra, and it reminds me why it's so hard for foldables to turn into a breakout smartphone category.
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'I am so done with this': Google Messages bug that's driving users crazy is finally acknowledged by Google
A significant number of users are having trouble getting their group chats to behave in Google Messages.
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My housemate keeps losing their keys, so I bought them these AirTag dupes that are better value
UGreen’s FineTrack Bluetooth tracking tags are affordable Apple AirTag or Samsung SmartTag alternatives with USB-C charging, and they’re even cheaper on Amazon Australia right now.
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7 things to expect at the 'Surprise and shine' Apple event, from the iPhone Ultra to new AirPods
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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‘Surprise and Shine’ — Apple reveals when to tune into its September event and teases what’s coming — here’s what to expect and how we might finally meet a folding iPhone
Mark your calendars: the next big Apple event is September 9, 2026, as Apple has just made its annual September event official by sending out invitations with the tagline "Surprise and shine."
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'I'll just use Google Maps': Apple Maps users rebel against new ads that you can't turn off, even with an iCloud subscription
After being announced earlier this year, adverts are now starting to appear in Apple Maps for users in the US and Canada.
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Buying a Pixel 11? Don't miss this $200 Amazon bonus — it could prove very handy indeed
PSA: You can still get up to $200 in Amazon credit with the Pixel 11 series this week.
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I was ready to discount the stumpy Galaxy Z Fold 8, but a week-long vacation proved Samsung's new form factor is a winner
After testing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on vacation, I've come to love its passport-shaped form factor.
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Nokia’s latest retro feature phone comes with a super-bright flashlight and built-in power bank — and yes, there’s a headphone jack too
There's lots to like about the Nokia 300 Charge, including a power bank mode and expandable storage.
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The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra plans in Australia for August 2026
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra premium foldables are some of the most expensive phones locally — should you buy one from a telco?
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The best Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL plans in Australia for August 2026
Pre-orders for Google’s new flagship phones have wrapped up, and we’ve compared all the best telco plans across Australia for the newest Pixel handsets.
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Oppo's new mid-range phone is ‘one of the most beautiful phones I've ever tested,’ with excellent performance and cameras to match — but one thing stops me from giving it top marks
I’d recommend Oppo’s latest mid-range phone to anyone if it wasn’t for this one thing — here’s why.
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Google has sneaked a mysterious new app onto your Android phone — and now we think we know what it does
Android Pulse is a new app that might already be on your phone, and while you can't interact with it, it's likely doing some good.
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The Poco F8 Pro is the best affordable flagship phone I’ve used in recent memory — for many reasons
The Poco F8 Pro is the poster child for affordable flagship phones, offering all the premium features you need with tasteful compromises at an affordable price.
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The best Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold cases — high-quality covers to protect your new foldable handset
Keep your Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold looking box-fresh and safe from bumps and scratches.
Latest from TechRadar in Computing
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Multiple healthcare giants hit by data breaches affecting patient records, social security numbers, and even implanted cardiac devices
Boston Scientific and McKesson are working on restoring services after being struck by disruptive cyberattacks.
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'It's been particularly bad since Blackwell': Nvidia's new GPU driver has another nasty bug — and gamers are rapidly losing patience
Gamers aren't happy about the quality of Nvidia's drivers of late, and a new bug has prompted some fresh venting.
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Cisco routers are being turned into surveillance vantage points to hoover up data on trusted networks — and it's all thanks to this new malware
Fire Ant is now targeting routers, authentication servers, and Linux management hosts, using them as stepping stones.
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North Korea expands fraudulent job resumes to target marketing, sales, and medical sector
North Koreans are going to great lengths to get hired in the west, even if it means faking absolutely everything.
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I've scanned the early Labor Day sales — these are the 5 gaming laptops actually worth buying from Acer, Alienware, Gigabyte, and others
Gaming laptops are already on sale ahead of Labor Day — these are the 5 I'd buy with my own cash this week.
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WD's 6TB Elements portable hard drive drops to $260 for simple plug-and-play backups
If you need plenty of storage on the move, without any of the clutter or software you don't need, this 6TB HDD for PC and Mac from WD is an easy recommendation.
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Samsung’s 'absolutely stellar' 2TB 990 Pro SSD is still just $390 at Amazon
With read/write speeds up to 7,450MB/s and 6,900MB/s, we found it "all but maxes out what a PCIe 4.0 SSD is capable of".
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Careful when filing your taxes, this new "PackClient" malware is hitting global firms via tax audit lures
The Chinese are using a tax lure to deploy a new RAT and take over victim devices.
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TerraMaster's 4-star 4-bay F4-425 Pro NAS is an all-in-one media and business hub — and it's dropped to $680 at Amazon
The NAS device features Intel N350 8-core CPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 4 SATA bays plus M.2 NVMe slots, and dual 5GbE LAN, suitable for work storage and Plex backups.
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RAM prices are ridiculous, so I'll take this $115 saving on Corsair's 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 memory kit
Memory prices are ridiculous right now, but this 32GB Corsair DDR5-6000 RAM deal knocks $115 off the price at Newegg.
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I played NBA 2K27 with Nvidia's DLSS 5 at Gamescom, and I was genuinely impressed with it — but one thing still worries me
Nvidia's DLSS 5 has come a long way since its first reveal, and the latest incarnation of the tech left me pleasantly surprised.
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Windows 11's antivirus is repeatedly telling users that it's turned off — but don't panic, this is a bug and it's working just fine
Think Windows 11's antivirus is broken? Thankfully it isn't, although the app is suffering from a pretty frustrating bug.
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Today Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO — I've been an Apple computing journalist since 2004, here are the 5 ways that Cook changed Apple for the better
Tim Cook has stepped down as CEO of Apple. Here's a look back at how he changed the company over the last 15 years.
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New ClickFix campaign can deploy powerful multi-stage malware directly through Windows Terminal and PowerShell
Microsoft is calling it "TerminalFix" and says it is used to deliver "complex, multi-line scripts".
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TP-Link reveals 'world's first Wi-Fi 8 lineup' at IFA 2026 with Archer 9 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh Wi-Fi system
Wi-Fi 8 delivers important advances in dealing with wireless signal interference and managing more devices effectively.
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How did Iran manage to knock a UK power generator offline for four days, and what does it mean for other critical infrastructure? The experts weigh in
NCSC issues new warning over OT and edge devices
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How Nvidia RTX Spark will change laptops forever... for better and worse
Nvidia's recently announced RTX Spark laptop chip could fundamentally change the way that portable computers are used. More consumer choice and healthy competition are never a bad thing, but what if...
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Microsoft is finally going to stop nagging you to back up your files to OneDrive in Windows 11
Not into OneDrive backups? You can now permanently dismiss the nagging reminder and get some peace.
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Intel Arc G3 handhelds offer amazing performance, but good luck actually being able to afford them
The incoming release of Intel Arc G3-powered handheld gaming PCs, backed by XeSS 3's MFG, promises truly remarkable performance for a price that's hard to justify.
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'Beyond ridiculous': if you're seeing Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America on Google Maps, here's why
After an executive order from the White House, Google Maps is relabeling the Great Lake in its apps.
Latest from TechRadar in Computing-components
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'It's been particularly bad since Blackwell': Nvidia's new GPU driver has another nasty bug — and gamers are rapidly losing patience
Gamers aren't happy about the quality of Nvidia's drivers of late, and a new bug has prompted some fresh venting.
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WD's 6TB Elements portable hard drive drops to $260 for simple plug-and-play backups
If you need plenty of storage on the move, without any of the clutter or software you don't need, this 6TB HDD for PC and Mac from WD is an easy recommendation.
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Samsung’s 'absolutely stellar' 2TB 990 Pro SSD is still just $390 at Amazon
With read/write speeds up to 7,450MB/s and 6,900MB/s, we found it "all but maxes out what a PCIe 4.0 SSD is capable of".
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TerraMaster's 4-star 4-bay F4-425 Pro NAS is an all-in-one media and business hub — and it's dropped to $680 at Amazon
The NAS device features Intel N350 8-core CPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 4 SATA bays plus M.2 NVMe slots, and dual 5GbE LAN, suitable for work storage and Plex backups.
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RAM prices are ridiculous, so I'll take this $115 saving on Corsair's 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 memory kit
Memory prices are ridiculous right now, but this 32GB Corsair DDR5-6000 RAM deal knocks $115 off the price at Newegg.
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I played NBA 2K27 with Nvidia's DLSS 5 at Gamescom, and I was genuinely impressed with it — but one thing still worries me
Nvidia's DLSS 5 has come a long way since its first reveal, and the latest incarnation of the tech left me pleasantly surprised.
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Nvidia DLSS 5 leak sparks major turnaround among PC gamers — as some brand it an 'insanely huge graphical update' that means 'there's no going back'
'Remarkable difference in tone of the reactions': the negativity around DLSS 5 is melting away, it seems.
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Time for gamers to upgrade to Windows 11? Nvidia GPU driver support for Windows 10 ends in two months — here's what you need to know
Nvidia GPU driver support is coming to an end for Windows 10 — here's what that means for security and your favorite PC games.
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TP-Link BE6300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender (RE403BE): a fast and easy-to-use device for boosting your Wi-Fi range
The TP-Link BE6300 is a great Wi-Fi 7 extender that can boost your home network's coverage without costing you a fortune. However, some of the compromises made to keep the price down might be too...
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PC gamers are asking 'what's next?' as RAM crisis sparks further rumors of GPU price hikes, and gaming monitors could get more expensive
Graphics card maker warns that GPUs are due 'substantial' price hikes, and I'd buy now rather than wait — the same might be true of gaming monitors.
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SSD price pain predicted to last until 2030 — as worrying report shows DDR5 RAM is now five times more expensive than a year ago
Expect the worst for RAM and SSD costs — latest DDR5 pricing and a storage exec's fresh prediction are bleak.
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TP-Link BE10000 Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender (RE653BE): blazing fast Wi-Fi 7 range extender for power users
The TP-Link BE10000 is a powerful Wi-Fi 7 range extender that can drastically expand the reach of your wireless network - but it'll be overkill for most people.
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The hidden cost of the RAM crisis: why memory prices might not be your only PC upgrade worry
Upgrading your PC often means buying more than just expensive RAM, especially if compatibility issues are in play.
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Why was there an 'evil’ Delta airlines Wi-Fi network? The experts weigh in
A passenger set up an evil Wi-Fi network on a post-DEF CON Delta flight - we find out what the experts think.
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The RAMpocalypse is suffocating Apple's MacBook Air supply, with delivery delays up to a month — here's what to buy instead
The RAM crisis isn't getting any better, and Apple's MacBook Air shipment estimates are direct evidence of that.
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The world's largest SSD is here: DapuStor unveils massive 512TB drive
DapuStor unveils 512TB E2 SSD with PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0, doubling rival drives' storage capacity.
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I love having a second screen for gaming, and this new 8-in-1 smart dock might actually make me switch from my Corsair Xeneon Edge, thanks to two major upgrades
Corsair's Xeneon Edge is great for PC multi-tasking with its touchscreen capabilities, but it may have strong competition on the way.
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'It's only 4x the price it should be' — Amazon's latest DDR5 RAM deal isn't convincing buyers, but it could get worse
Amazon has listed a limited-time deal on a set of 32GB DDR5 RAM, but wannabe buyers aren't excited, given it's still astronomically more expensive than it has been in the past due to the current...
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The RAM crisis just hit a new low — here's my advice on what to do based on 30 years of writing about GPUs, memory and PC components
There are certain components and devices that you should be considering buying sooner rather than later, at least in my view.
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Redditor gets sick of waiting for Nvidia and makes a tool to protect RTX 5090 GPUs from melting their power cables
Are Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 GPU owners still paranoid about cable melts? Vibe coded tools popping up to defend against disaster suggest they are.
Latest from TechRadar in Gaming
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I applaud the ambition in The Blood of Dawnwalker, but this open-world RPG features too much busywork and not a strong enough vampire fantasy to truly excel
The Blood of Dawnwalker doesn't excel at everything it hopes to achieve, with wonky combat, an open-world littered with repetitive tasks, and some underdeveloped mechanics, but the ambition, some...
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I played NBA 2K27 with Nvidia's DLSS 5 at Gamescom, and I was genuinely impressed with it — but one thing still worries me
Nvidia's DLSS 5 has come a long way since its first reveal, and the latest incarnation of the tech left me pleasantly surprised.
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Sony is channeling Tubi with its new Live TV on PS5 free streaming platform — here are the 100 live channels and on-demand movies you can stream now
Live TV on PS5 is Sony's new free streaming service, and it packs over 100 live channels across movies, shows, sports, and more.
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Asobo Games says it would 'love' to make a modern-day entry in the A Plague Tale series, since Naughty Dog's The Last of Us 'was a big inspiration'
Asobo Games has said it "would love" to make a new Plague Tale game set in the modern day, since Naughty Dog's The Last of Us influenced the series.
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The FiiO FG3 is a gaming headset aimed at audiophiles, but after several weeks, I'm not totally convinced
The FiiO FG3 looks promising on paper, and works well for certain titles, but some weak areas let it down.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is another goliath in the action-adventure genre, satiating my appetite for epic, cinematic, and addictive sword-fighting encounters, despite some tedious segments
Capcom has nailed it yet again, this time with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, with an entry that is bound to fully revitalize the franchise.
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‘The most eye-watering thing I’ve seen since the solar eclipse’ — experiencing the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+’s staggering performance honestly blew my mind but I’m afraid I can’t get over that absurd price tag
The new MSI Claw and its Intel Arc G3 Extreme chipset unlocks gloriously smooth gameplay on the go. But that price means it's likely out of reach for most of us.
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I’m catching up on two of the best time loop games from 2021
I’m catching up on Deathloop and The Forgotten City, two of the best time-loop games from 2021.
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Nvidia DLSS 5 leak sparks major turnaround among PC gamers — as some brand it an 'insanely huge graphical update' that means 'there's no going back'
'Remarkable difference in tone of the reactions': the negativity around DLSS 5 is melting away, it seems.
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‘Is there a point where refresh rate just stops mattering?’: I chat to Samsung’s monitor experts about its crazy-fast 1100Hz gaming display
I caught up with Samsung's Jeremy Demont and Pepe Dijkstra at Gamescom 2026 to talk through the 2027 Odyssey range.
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Analysts say getting GTA 6 to run at 60fps is 'extremely unlikely on console hardware,' as Rockstar confirms 30fps limit
Tech analysts have suggested that getting Grand Theft Auto 6 to run smoothly at 60 frames per second would be a massive challenge on console.
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Rockstar reveals it built a GTA 6 team that focused solely on creating more realistic NPCs with over 600,000 animations — twice as many as Red Dead Redemption 2 had
According to Rockstar Games, the team went above and beyond to create Grand Theft Auto 6's grand scale and sense of realism.
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GTA 6 will be a massive game and Rockstar's longest yet, as the studio confirms it can take up to 80 hours to beat
I hope Grand Theft Auto 6 fans have booked enough time off work, because the game will take up to 80 hours to beat, and that's just the main story.
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Rockstar says if you want GTA 6's romance between Jason and Lucia to flourish, you have to nurture it, but it's completely optional — 'It's not something that we want to foist upon players'
Rockstar Games has confirmed that the romance between Grand Theft Auto 6's co-protagonists, Jason and Lucia, is completely optional.
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GTA 6 will launch at 30fps on PS5 and Xbox 'for now', confirms Rockstar — but while 60fps is reportedly possible, it's a 40fps mode we really want to see
Grand Theft Auto 6 won't run at 60fps and will reportedly launch at 30fps on consoles, but Rockstar Games may add more performance modes later.
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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 video, captured in-game on a PS5
The 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 takedowns
Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron has confirmed players won't be able to achieve a 100% non-lethal playthrough.
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Grand Theft Auto 6's 'Extended Look' on Netflix is now live — follow all the big GTA gameplay reveals live as they happen
Our first official look at what's going down in Vice City — featuring confirmed PS5 gameplay capture.
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I spent a weekend playing Game of Thrones: War for Westeros — and the strategy game is the most faithful companion to the HBO series yet
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros feels like we're actually in the Seven Kingdoms, and it feels like the best adaptation of the series yet.
Latest from TechRadar in Audio
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I think Sonos just fully solved home audio, mostly by doing exactly what we want — even with AI
Sonos unveiled a new platform and "Fabric" to weave together Sonos hardware (old and new) and software in a way that not only works, but could finally make home audio the experience of our dreams.
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I've found 12 of the best Labor Day headphone deals — Sony, Bose, Shokz, and more from $38
I've searched through this year's early Labor Day sales and picked out the 12 best headphone deals available now, including the Bose QuietComfort Headphones, Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, and Sony WH-1000XM6.
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I tried Sony's new ULT Tower party speakers, and they shook me to my core — here's everything you need to know about the striking new models
The new Sony ULT Tower models offer devastating power, flashy looks, and broad connectivity options.
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Exclusive: Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains why the new Sonos Ace Ultra headphones can achieve what fans wanted the first Ace to do, why its new Ultra soundbar is small, and the AI features of the company's new 'operating system'
Sonos is turning its software into an 'OS', and the CEO explains what that means for updates — and talks about how the new features offer something for AI fans and skeptics.
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JBL wants you to bring its wireless speakers indoors, with three new wi-fi enabled home options that'll have you overlooking its portable Bluetooth set
JBL's new Cove line of indoor speakers swap out its cheap-and-cheerful party speakers for feature-rich options.
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Dali's colorful new subwoofer is designed to make its affordable 5-star stereo speakers sound even bigger and better — or to be part of a great-value, stylish home theater setup
Dali's colorful compact subwoofer is the perfect partner for its Kupid and Sonik speakers.
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I tested iFi’s new DAC/amp and it’s a masterpiece, with impressive portable power, stellar sound quality, a fountain of features, and an intuitive OLED display
I tested iFi’s new iDSD GR 2 portable DAC/amp, and it's a phenomenal sequel, with more power, more intuitiveness, and more features.
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I didn't know British speaker maker Castle, but its new 70s-inspired stereo speakers look really cool — and I'm intrigued by the unusual driver layout on one model
Hi-fi company British Castle has four new loudspeakers, all inspired by English fortifications.
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'Unarguably one of the very best wireless stereo speaker systems you can currently buy': KEF's LS Luxe is the real deal, if you can accept the placement fussiness and 'visual drama'
In which KEF moves its established wireless stereo speaker system excellence further upmarket…
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Spotify, I owe you an apology — my smart TV finally got Spotify after years of waiting, and now I love its roster of music videos
I haven't stopped watching music videos on Spotify since the app came to my smart TV.
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I tested 3 of the best-selling cheap open earbuds on Amazon, from Belkin, Anker and Tozo — and there’s a clear winner for me
Open earbuds are tricky to get right, so are Amazon's super bargain buds really worth your time?
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Noble’s Vanguard audiophile wired earbuds deliver a tightly arranged wall of sound that hits like an advancing army, but there’s one gap in their armor
The Noble Audio Vanguard supply impeccably detailed and well-balanced sound at a relatively modest price-point.
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7 of the coolest turntables of 2026 — including a superbly tacky anniversary edition, and an ode to Rammstein
Plus, a "detailed, rhythmically adept" player that was two decades in the making.
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7 things to expect at the 'Surprise and shine' Apple event, from the iPhone Ultra to new AirPods
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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Ever wished your AirPods could have their own tiny rugged Pelican case? Well, Dbrand — known for controversy over its PS5 covers and unlicensed Steam Machine Companion Cube — has made one
Users 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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Exclusive: ‘The point isn't that it never misunderstands; it's that the user stays in control’ — Plaud tells us why its new AI earbuds want to do more than record your meetings
Plaud's new AI earbuds record your conversations, but that's only the beginning.
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Yamaha's new compact hi-fi streamers have all the wired and wireless hi-res connections you could want for a smart small stereo system — and one doubles as an amp too
Yamaha has unveiled two new music devices, set to sell in November: a compact streamer and a streaming amp.
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iPod nostalgia is at an all-time high, so meet two new cheap, adorable tiny hi-res music players that invoke the best of the music-player era (bring your own white wired earbuds)
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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An analog tube stereo amp for under $800 / £800? From an actually good audiophile brand? Oh, Christmas has come early…
Fiio's EA13 is a tube amplifier that's surprisingly affordable.
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Two new AirPods 5 models will launch alongside the iPhone 18, says reliable analyst — here's what I'd like to see Apple change to make them better value than AirPods 4
A 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.
Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
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GTA VI extended look got 31 million views on Netflix despite six-hour exclusivity window
GTA VI extended look took the top spot on Netflix's movie rankings for the last week of August.
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This is the best setting and placement for your Dolby Atmos soundbar
Take the proper steps to fully experience Dolby Atmos sound.
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Are all TVs at risk from burn-in? Here's how to avoid the problem altogether
OLED screens run the biggest risk of burn-in, but with a little common sense you can mitigate the issue.
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Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars
The company will create a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter for NASA by December 31, 2028
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Android stuck in Safe Mode? Here's how to turn it off
You're just a few taps away from getting your Android phone out of safe mode and back to normal.
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Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America' on Apple Maps
President Trump reportedly "reached out directly" to the company.
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How to change the background on iPhone Messages
How to change the background on iPhone Messages.
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Skip the 5K monitor for gaming and go with a 4K instead — here's why
5K is even sharper than 4K UHD, but it's for a specific audience. As a gamer, you won't be able to get as much use out of it as you might think.
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Meta's new AI transcription model can distinguish between multiple speakers and languages in real-time
The latest release from Meta Superintelligence Lab is a powerful transcription model.
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Are expensive HDMI cables worth it?
You need the right HDMI cable for your setup, but that doesn't mean it has to cost $100. Here's when to spend a bit more and when a cheap cable will do.
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The new Street Fighter movie trailer looks fun in all the right ways
The Street Fighter movie looks silly and campy and that's just fine!
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The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones and Beam Ultra soundbar are smarter than I expected
Sonos' latest hardware is smarter than ever about how it fits into your home.
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The TV vs projector value debate isn't close — here's why
If you want the largest image for the least amount of money, a projector is the only choice.
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Should you remove the film from your CarPlay infotainment screen? It depends
Double-check before you accidentally remove a protective layer of your screen.
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A new Android Find Hub feature will help you remember where you put important things
Google also announced a new visual assistant for Gemini Live and Keep integration with Messages.
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'Reasonable' consumers know they don't own digital downloads, Sony says
The company was responding to a suit accusing it of violating California law.
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What more can you delete from your iPhone to free up space?
If you're running out of space on your iPhone, there might be unused data hiding in places you wouldn't expect.
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BT's old copper network could be worth over $2 billion
Landlines are finding a second life as valuable scrap metal.
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Razer just released a cute and teensy mobile game controller
It's called Prio and folds up when not in use, making it pocket-friendly.
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QHD, WQHD, 4K, and 5K resolution: What do they mean and which is best for you?
QHD, 4K, 5K, and other resolutions quickly become confusing. Once you get past the marketing terms, you can choose what makes sense for your needs.
Android Archives - TechRepublic
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ColorOS 17 Is Coming: Here’s What Changes
ColorOS 17 brings a redesigned interface, new navigation, Lockscreen Island, performance changes, and closer integration across OPPO, OnePlus, and realme.
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Google Sets February 2027 Deadline: Android Apps Must Meet New Memory Limits
Google is setting new Android app memory requirements for February 2027 as developers face stricter Play Store thresholds and rising RAM pressure.
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AI Expansion Meets Security Crises, Costs, and Public Resistance in Tech This Week
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from August 24–28.
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Most Repairable Phones You Can Buy in 2026
Fairphone, HMD, Apple, Google, and Samsung take very different approaches to phone repair. Here are the models that are easiest to keep running.
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Pixel Phones Get Motion Assist: What Android 17 Users Should Know
Motion Assist is appearing on select Pixel phones with Android 17. Learn how its moving screen cues work, where to find it, and why access varies.
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Sony Xperia 10 VIII Launches at £549 With Few Hardware Changes
Sony raises the Xperia 10 VIII to £549 while retaining much of the Xperia 10 VII's hardware. Here's what changed and what stayed the same.
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Android Cheat Sheet: Features, Updates, Security, and More
Android cheat sheet covering Android 17, versions, features, security, software updates, APKs, sideloading, and how to keep your device secure.
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Galaxy Users Hit RCS Error 3100: What Google Recommends
Galaxy users report Google Messages RCS error 3100 after changing phones or carriers. Learn Google’s recommended steps and why they may not work.
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Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait
Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach.
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Google Pixel 11 Cheat Sheet: Specs, Prices & Model Comparison
Compare Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL specs, cameras, AI features, pricing, and key differences to choose the right model for you.
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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3: Google Adds Customization and New Scam Defenses
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds Pixel customization tools, call-forwarding scam protections, and experimental cellular security features.
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Samsung Android 17 Cutoff: These Galaxy Phones May Miss the Upgrade
Samsung Galaxy S22 and other older Galaxy phones are expected to miss Android 17. See which devices may be cut off from One UI 9 and why it matters.
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Google Pixel May Soon Diagnose Wi-Fi, Call and Data Problems
Google is testing a Pixel Connectivity health menu that could diagnose Wi-Fi, mobile data, and call problems, according to an APK teardown.
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Turn an Android Phone Into a Desktop PC: What Actually Works
Android phones can now power real desktop-style setups, but supported desktop modes and extreme hardware mods are very different beasts.
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Google Says Chrome Cut 7 Billion Unwanted Android Notifications Per Day
Google says Chrome cut unwanted Android notifications by more than 7 billion per day using permission controls, abuse detection, rate limits, and on-device ML.
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AI Scale, Security Crises, and Robot Ambitions Define This Week in Tech
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from August 10–14.
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Honor Launches Robot Phone in China With a 200MP Moving Camera
Honor’s Robot Phone pairs a 200MP moving gimbal camera with flagship Android hardware, but its price and mechanical design bring trade-offs.
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Motorola Android 17 Eligibility: What the 50+ Phone List Reveals About Software Support
Meta description: Motorola’s Android 17 list covers more than 50 phones, but missing models raise bigger questions about software support and device longevity.
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Aptoide Games Becomes First Third-Party App Store on Google Play
Aptoide Games becomes the first rival Android app store distributed through Google Play in the US, following court-ordered changes from Epic v. Google.
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Google Pixel 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: APAC Price Guide Ahead of Aug. 12 Launch
Google has yet to confirm Pixel 11 pricing, while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is already selling across major APAC markets. Here’s how the known prices, storage, promotions, and enterprise
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Apple-OpenAI Fight Escalates With New MacBook Evidence
Apple says evidence from a former engineer’s MacBook strengthens its trade secret case against OpenAI as the companies clash over AI hardware and hiring.
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Apple After Tim Cook: John Ternus Inherits an AI and Hardware Test
John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO after Tim Cook, inheriting challenges involving artificial intelligence, hardware costs, services, and supply chains.
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Get Lifetime Access to Microsoft Office 2021 for Just $30
Whether you're starting a new business venture and need Microsoft Office's help or you just want to get better organized in your personal life, it's a good time to take advantage of this
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No Friday Pre-Orders This Year: Apple May Shift iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Out of Respect for 9/11
Apple could move iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders to Saturday, Sept. 12, while its foldable iPhone and cheaper iPhone 18 models may arrive later.
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OpenAI Purchases Tens of Thousands of Mac minis, Mac Studios
OpenAI is reportedly buying tens of thousands of Mac mini and Mac Studio systems as AI labs find a new use for Apple hardware.
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AI Expansion Meets Security Crises, Costs, and Public Resistance in Tech This Week
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from August 24–28.
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iPhone 17 Leads Global Smartphone Sales as Apple, Samsung Take Top 10
The iPhone 17 led global smartphone sales in Q2 2026 as Apple and Samsung captured all 10 top spots while the overall market contracted 11%.
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Apple Maps Ads Are Here: What iPhone Users Need to Know
Apple Maps ads are rolling out in the U.S. and Canada. See where sponsored listings appear, how Apple handles privacy, and whether users can disable them.
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Most Repairable Phones You Can Buy in 2026
Fairphone, HMD, Apple, Google, and Samsung take very different approaches to phone repair. Here are the models that are easiest to keep running.
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Mac Studio 2026: Apple Goes All In on Local AI With M5 Ultra
Apple’s new Mac Studio pairs M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips with up to 512GB of unified memory, targeting demanding local AI and creative workloads.
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Apple, Google and Samsung Watches Are Reaching Software Support Cutoffs
Several Apple, Google and Samsung smartwatches face software-support cutoffs in 2026. Here’s what ends, what may continue and when to upgrade.
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New Mac Mini Could Arrive Soon: What Apple May Be Planning
Apple may soon launch a new Mac mini with M5 Pro and M6 chips as local AI demand grows. Here’s what buyers should know before upgrading.
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AirPods Pro 3 vs Galaxy Buds4 Pro: Which Pair Should You Buy?
Apple offers longer advertised ANC playback per charge, while Samsung gives Galaxy and Android users more sound controls and phone flexibility.
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra2
Apple charges $99 more, while Samsung promises longer battery life. Compare compatibility, health tools, durability, and safety features.
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Apple Tests AI Shopping Assistant in Store App: What Can It Do?
Apple is testing an AI shopping assistant in the Apple Store app that can answer product, trade-in, payment, and order questions for select users.
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Apple iPhone Ultra: Price, Features, and What We Know So Far
Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra could bring a 7.8-inch display, dual 48MP cameras, new iOS 27 layouts, and pricing around $2,000. Here’s what we know so far.
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Walmart Finally Adds Apple Pay and Google Pay as Tap-to-Pay Arrives
Walmart is rolling out Apple Pay, Google Pay and other contactless payments at stores nationwide, ending its long-standing reliance on Walmart Pay.
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AI Races Ahead in Tech This Week as Cyberthreats and Robots Raise the Stakes
See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Aug. 17–21.
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Apple’s macOS Leak Reveals a Much Bigger Hardware Roadmap Than Expected
A macOS Tahoe 26.7 leak reveals unreleased Apple hardware, including new Macs, iPads, AirPods, smart-home devices, and Vision products.
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Pixel 11 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: What $1,099 Gets You
At the same $1,099 starting price, Google and Apple split on camera reach, AI, pro video tools, update commitments, and ecosystem fit.
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Artificial Intelligence Archives - TechRepublic
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Chinese State Media Accuses Anthropic of AI Double Standards
Chinese state media accused Anthropic of AI double standards as planned US-China talks could shape model access, monitoring, and enterprise deployment.
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Anthropic’s Reported $35B Lambda Deal Puts Nvidia at the Center
Anthropic reportedly signed a $35 billion Lambda cloud deal tied to a Texas data center leased by Nvidia and developed by Hut 8 for Claude computing capacity.
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OpenAI’s SB Energy Warrants Are Valued at $5.5 Billion
OpenAI holds SB Energy warrants valued at $5.5 billion as the SoftBank-backed developer pursues an IPO and expands its data center ties to Nvidia.
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OpenAI Purchases Tens of Thousands of Mac minis, Mac Studios
OpenAI is reportedly buying tens of thousands of Mac mini and Mac Studio systems as AI labs find a new use for Apple hardware.
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Google Upgrades Gemini AI Video: What Omni 1.1 Changes for Creators
Google’s Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash adds video extensions, frame controls, cheaper previews and upscaled 4K output for AI video creators.
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Google Sets February 2027 Deadline: Android Apps Must Meet New Memory Limits
Google is setting new Android app memory requirements for February 2027 as developers face stricter Play Store thresholds and rising RAM pressure.
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Meta Tests Robot Technicians: Inside Its Push to Automate Data Center Work
Meta is testing robots for data center maintenance, from swapping cables to restarting servers, raising questions about automation and IT staffing.
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What the 49ers and Giants Teach IT Pros About AI Social Engineering
NFL technology executives share how AI-driven social engineering makes attacks faster and more convincing, offering practical strategies for IT leaders to build non-punitive, multi-channel
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Google DeepMind Seals Gemini Test to Protect AI Benchmarks
Google DeepMind tested Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite behind a cryptographic wall designed to protect confidential AI benchmarks and proprietary model weights.
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Anthropic Eyed 5GW of AI Data Centers in Australia: Could the Grid Handle It?
Anthropic eyed up to 5GW of AI data center capacity in NSW. Here’s what the potential buildout could mean for Australia’s power grid and IT leaders.
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A Startup Brought Back ‘Twitter’ — Now X Is Suing
Operation Bluebird has launched Twitter.now while fighting X over rights to the Twitter name, betting nostalgia and AI tools can build a new social network.
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Nvidia’s $12.9B Hugging Face Bet: A New Battle for Control of the AI Stack
Nvidia reportedly agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, a deal that could reshape enterprise AI, open-source models, and the broader AI stack.
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Amazon Mechanical Turk to Shut Down Sept. 30 After 21 Years
AWS will shut down Amazon Mechanical Turk on Sept. 30, ending a 21-year platform that supplied human data and labor for research and AI projects.
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ARIA Bans Fully AI-Generated Songs From Australian Music Charts
ARIA now requires Australian chart-eligible music to be substantially human-made, excluding songs where AI creates the primary creative elements.
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Claude Memory Now Follows You Into Cowork — Here’s How to Turn It Off
Claude now shares memory across Chat and Cowork. Here’s how to pause, reset, or limit what Claude remembers and what controls users still lack.
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Bill Gates Says Some Jobs Should Be Off-Limits to AI
Bill Gates argues some jobs should remain human as AI advances, proposing “Human Reserved” roles and new taxes intended to curb worker displacement.
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Claude Opus 4.6 Found a Gym API Flaw — Then Exploited It in 9 of 10 Tests
Claude Opus 4.6 exploited a gym API flaw in 9 of 10 controlled tests, highlighting security risks when AI agents gain backend access.
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Google Adds Pay-As-You-Go Gemini Enterprise
Google adds pay-as-you-go pricing, spending caps and savings plans to help businesses manage Gemini Enterprise agent costs and unpredictable usage.
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OpenAI’s Jalapeño Benchmark Promises Faster, Cheaper AI
OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip delivered up to 1.9 times more performance per watt than Nvidia Blackwell systems in its first published benchmark tests.
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Google Brings AI Agents to Big Law With Gemini Enterprise
Google launches Gemini Enterprise for Legal, giving law firms AI agents for contract review, legal research, compliance monitoring and other workflows.
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Hardware Archives - TechRepublic
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No Friday Pre-Orders This Year: Apple May Shift iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Out of Respect for 9/11
Apple could move iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders to Saturday, Sept. 12, while its foldable iPhone and cheaper iPhone 18 models may arrive later.
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OpenAI Purchases Tens of Thousands of Mac minis, Mac Studios
OpenAI is reportedly buying tens of thousands of Mac mini and Mac Studio systems as AI labs find a new use for Apple hardware.
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Meta Tests Robot Technicians: Inside Its Push to Automate Data Center Work
Meta is testing robots for data center maintenance, from swapping cables to restarting servers, raising questions about automation and IT staffing.
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Anthropic Eyed 5GW of AI Data Centers in Australia: Could the Grid Handle It?
Anthropic eyed up to 5GW of AI data center capacity in NSW. Here’s what the potential buildout could mean for Australia’s power grid and IT leaders.
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Camera Setup Shows How Samsung Reworked the Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s redesigned shape changes how its cameras fit into daily use, while the Ultra offers stronger optical zoom.
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Do Smart Monitors Track You? What Buyers Should Know
A smart monitor can do far more than display a PC. Built-in apps, ACR, and advertising systems can introduce additional privacy considerations.
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Can You Still Use an Old Phone in 2026? What You Need to Know
A working screen and SIM slot are not enough. Use these four checks to determine whether an older phone can still join a US carrier in 2026.
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Most Repairable Phones You Can Buy in 2026
Fairphone, HMD, Apple, Google, and Samsung take very different approaches to phone repair. Here are the models that are easiest to keep running.
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Life360’s $8 Pet Tag vs Pet GPS: What Each One Does
Life360's new QR pet tag costs $7.99 once, while Pet GPS adds live tracking and escape alerts with a paid membership. Here's where each fits.
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Mac Studio 2026: Apple Goes All In on Local AI With M5 Ultra
Apple’s new Mac Studio pairs M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips with up to 512GB of unified memory, targeting demanding local AI and creative workloads.
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Fitbit’s Founders Have a New Wearable, But It’s Not Really for Fitness
Fitbit’s founders have launched Luffu Link, a $300 wearable that uses health sensors, LTE and AI to help families monitor health and safety.
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Apple, Google and Samsung Watches Are Reaching Software Support Cutoffs
Several Apple, Google and Samsung smartwatches face software-support cutoffs in 2026. Here’s what ends, what may continue and when to upgrade.
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5 Best Kindle Alternatives in 2026 After Amazon’s Price Hike
Kobo, BOOX, and NOOK give Kindle buyers more choices for library borrowing, EPUB support, color screens, note-taking, and multiple ebook stores.
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Amazon Just Raised Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV Prices: Here’s What Costs More
Amazon's latest device repricing hits Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and eero buyers, but some retailers may still have devices at their previous prices.
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Could Get Self-Healing Glass: Everything We Know So Far
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could feature self-healing Gorilla Armor designed to recover from minor scratches. Here’s what the rumor means for buyers.
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Sony Xperia 10 VIII Launches at £549 With Few Hardware Changes
Sony raises the Xperia 10 VIII to £549 while retaining much of the Xperia 10 VII's hardware. Here's what changed and what stayed the same.
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Samsung vs Google Software Support: Which Android Phones Age Better?
Compare Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel software support, Android updates, security patches, and long-term value to see which phones age better.
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AirPods Pro 3 vs Galaxy Buds4 Pro: Which Pair Should You Buy?
Apple offers longer advertised ANC playback per charge, while Samsung gives Galaxy and Android users more sound controls and phone flexibility.
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Taiwan Indicts Nine Over Alleged Nvidia AI Server Smuggling to China
Taiwan indicted nine people, including Nvidia and Super Micro staff, over an alleged scheme that diverted restricted AI servers to customers in China.
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Samsung One UI 9 Puts Warranty Checks and Repair Support Right in Settings
Samsung’s One UI 9 puts warranty checks, diagnostics, repair estimates, and service booking in Settings on the latest Galaxy foldables.
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Samsung Archives - TechRepublic
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Camera Setup Shows How Samsung Reworked the Fold
The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s redesigned shape changes how its cameras fit into daily use, while the Ultra offers stronger optical zoom.
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iPhone 17 Leads Global Smartphone Sales as Apple, Samsung Take Top 10
The iPhone 17 led global smartphone sales in Q2 2026 as Apple and Samsung captured all 10 top spots while the overall market contracted 11%.
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Apple, Google and Samsung Watches Are Reaching Software Support Cutoffs
Several Apple, Google and Samsung smartwatches face software-support cutoffs in 2026. Here’s what ends, what may continue and when to upgrade.
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Could Get Self-Healing Glass: Everything We Know So Far
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could feature self-healing Gorilla Armor designed to recover from minor scratches. Here’s what the rumor means for buyers.
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Samsung vs Google Software Support: Which Android Phones Age Better?
Compare Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel software support, Android updates, security patches, and long-term value to see which phones age better.
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AirPods Pro 3 vs Galaxy Buds4 Pro: Which Pair Should You Buy?
Apple offers longer advertised ANC playback per charge, while Samsung gives Galaxy and Android users more sound controls and phone flexibility.
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Galaxy Watch Ultra2
Apple charges $99 more, while Samsung promises longer battery life. Compare compatibility, health tools, durability, and safety features.
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Samsung One UI 9 Puts Warranty Checks and Repair Support Right in Settings
Samsung’s One UI 9 puts warranty checks, diagnostics, repair estimates, and service booking in Settings on the latest Galaxy foldables.
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold8: Which $1,900 Foldable Is Better for Work?
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 take different approaches to productivity, portability, durability, and everyday use.
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Galaxy Users Hit RCS Error 3100: What Google Recommends
Galaxy users report Google Messages RCS error 3100 after changing phones or carriers. Learn Google’s recommended steps and why they may not work.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: The Next Phone Reveal Is Almost Here
Samsung will unveil a new Galaxy S26 device Aug. 27, with leaks pointing to the Galaxy S26 FE, a $799 price and several flagship features.
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Pixel Watch 5 vs Galaxy Watch9: Price, Battery, Features Compared
Galaxy Watch9 costs $20 less than Pixel Watch 5, but phone compatibility, battery life, and access to health features may matter more.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Leak Reveals Familiar Specs, Exynos 2500 Upgrade
New Galaxy S26 FE leaks reveal Samsung’s next Fan Edition phone with an Exynos 2500 processor, familiar camera and battery hardware, and a revised design. Pricing, launch timing, and real-world
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Samsung Android 17 Cutoff: These Galaxy Phones May Miss the Upgrade
Samsung Galaxy S22 and other older Galaxy phones are expected to miss Android 17. See which devices may be cut off from One UI 9 and why it matters.
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Turn an Android Phone Into a Desktop PC: What Actually Works
Android phones can now power real desktop-style setups, but supported desktop modes and extreme hardware mods are very different beasts.
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Samsung Galaxy H1 Leak Points to New Over-Ear Headphones: What We Know
Samsung may be preparing a return to full-size wireless headphones with a device reportedly known as Galaxy H1. App code offers the first clues, but key details remain unconfirmed.
The
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is Getting Android’s New Tap-to-Share Quick Share Feature
Google’s tap-to-share Quick Share feature is coming to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, adding a faster proximity-based sharing option for personal and managed devices.
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4 Galaxy Watch 9 Settings to Enable in Your First 24 Hours
Set up your Galaxy Watch 9 the right way with four first-day decisions covering fall detection, sleep tracking, battery life, and health metrics.
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Galaxy Watch9 Health Scores Explained: What Setup and Compatibility Change
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch9 adds more personalized health insights, but the experience depends on setup, data collection, phone compatibility, and regional support. Here’s how its key health scores
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Samsung’s August Update Patches 56 Security Vulnerabilities Across Galaxy Devices
Samsung’s August 2026 Galaxy update fixes 56 Android and One UI security flaws, including critical vulnerabilities and clipboard access risks.
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