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• This A24 horror movie hit finally has a streaming release date on HBO Max, and it’s just in time for spooky season [16d]
• Lucid just gave its EV owners a free dash cam mode and Tesla-style parking monitor –all from a software update [16d]
• ‘The new UI is borderline unusable’: Netflix subscribers are still complaining about the app re-design, and I’m 100% with them [16d]
• I tried out some super-cheap wired headphones – they put the bass in ‘bargain basement’ [16d]
• Midnight Murder Club is a lot of fun – but only if you can convince your friends to join in [16d]
• Surging AI demand for HDDs means that you may have to wait up to a year for 32+ TB hard disk drives, warns research - and yes, prices are also going up [16d]
• I know an e-scooter would be perfect for commuting – it’s a shame it’s (mostly) illegal for me to ride one [16d]
• These $30 JBL headphones give you plenty of battery life for your buck [16d]
• I asked ChatGPT for the best secret Spotify tricks – here are 5 hacks it gave me that I didn't know about [16d]
• The iPhone 17’s ProMotion display is the biggest upgrade owners of older iPhones will ever experience – I should know, I went back in time to prove it [16d]
• The Metaverse is not dead and AI may be its new savior [16d]
• Marshall Kilburn III vs JBL Xtreme 4: here's which Bluetooth speaker I'd spend my own money on [16d]
• Thousands of businesses could face meeting chaos worldwide because Microsoft Teams Rooms app won't work from October 14 - and yes, you can blame Windows 10 end of life for that [16d]
• Does Dolby Vision on OLED TVs matter? I put LG and Samsung's most affordable models side by side to find out [16d]
• Forget about Thunderbolt 5, Seagate finally launches its first USB4 portable SSD under its legendary storage label [16d]
• New York Blood Center data breach sees 200,000 affected - and you might not even know you've been hit [16d]
• I ran with Oakley Meta Vanguard AI sports glasses and realized I need more action in my life [16d]
• Nvidia x Intel press conference: Major partnership between the two tech giants announced [16d]
• After seeing Logitech’s AI-powered game streaming assistant in action, I think it’s one of the best uses of the tech yet [16d]
• Nvidia x Intel press conference: Major partnership between the two tech giants announced [16d]
• How to watch Newcastle vs Barcelona for *FREE* on RTÉ Player [16d]
• The Tor Project quietly launches a beta Android VPN – and looks for testers [16d]
• Google patches another worrying Chrome security flaw - so update now, or be at risk [16d]
• AI > Crypto - Bitcoin mining spinoff gets $700 million investment from Nvidia to build hyperscale AI infrastructure using, you've guessed it, thousands of Blackwell GPUs [16d]
• Amazon is spending $1billion to give its warehouse staff and drivers a well-earned pay rise [16d]
• Dying Light: The Beast dials up the horror and keeps the parkouring, zombie-bashing action – and it's a blast [16d]
• How to watch Man City vs Napoli: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams [16d]
• ExpressVPN launches free VPN service to combat the dangers of low-quality freebies [16d]
• Apple promises fix for 'very rare' camera glitch on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air [16d]
• Disappear online - Windscribe’s Chrome and Edge VPN extensions get a privacy upgrade [16d]
• Top VC firm is warning thousands their data may have been hacked - here's how to stay safe [16d]
• I’ve been testing the DJI Mini 5 Pro – trust me, it’s the drone to get if you shoot for social [16d]
• I review smart home tech for a living, and these are my top 3 wireless security cameras for every budget [16d]
• Last chance! These iPhone 17 preorder deals could end tomorrow - get a free device, cheap plan, freebies, and more [16d]
• Best Buy is trying to give away MacBooks right now – deals starting at $699.99 [16d]
• Hackers claim they stole 1.5 billion Salesforce records from hundreds of companies in major hack - but are they telling the truth? [16d]
• Time to upgrade – these five-star Samsung OLED TVs are now up to $1,600 off [16d]
• Battlefield 6 will let console players avoid PC crossplay to prevent cheaters ruining everyone's good time [16d]
• Countering threats to business logic [16d]
• Email: the weak link in healthcare cybersecurity [16d]
• Rippling IT IAM solution review [16d]
• Not ready for Cloud PCs just yet? Microsoft will still let you stream individual apps to get you started [16d]
• YouTube Shorts now lets you turn text into 8-second videos using Veo 3’s AI magic [16d]
• When chaos is the goal, resilience is the answer [16d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Friday, September 19 (game #1334) [16d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, September 19 (game #831) [16d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, September 19 (game #565) [16d]
• Don't sleep on Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree; it's an inventive and lively roguelite worth trying [16d]
• Intel will build custom x86 CPUs for Nvidia's AI infrastructure as world's largest company invests $5 billion in beleaguered tech firm - and don't discount a data center x86 APU [16d]
• You can now toggle GPT-5’s thinking time for faster or smarter answers – here’s how to do it [16d]
• Scattered Spider hackers return to hit more victims - despite retirement claims [16d]
• 3 ways ChatGPT can help keep your house clean and organized - but you'll still need to do the dirty work [16d]
• Zoom is working on realistic avatars - and its AI companion will finally now work with Microsoft Teams and Google Meet [16d]
• Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’s mix of vampiric abilities and detective-like investigation has piqued my interest in the long-awaited game [16d]
• These triple-driver wireless earbuds look like high-end IEMs, but are priced like budget buds [16d]
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is one of the best racing games in years [16d]
• CrowdStrike snaps up Pangea to boost AI security [16d]
• Nothing Ear (3) earbuds land and just 4 days into testing them, the new 'Super Mic' is the case perk I never knew I needed [16d]
• "A wider campaign against human rights" – Experts condemn Russia's escalation against VPNs and encrypted apps [16d]
• We just got our first glimpse of the Xbox full-screen experience on an original Asus ROG Ally – and it has me pumped to see it on desktop PCs [17d]
• A US retailer may have leaked the Xbox ROG Ally's price – and it's better than we thought [17d]
• You can now buy Hisense's mid-range 116-inch mini-LED 4K TV, because that's a thing in today's TV world [17d]
• I tested Dyson's most expensive vacuums side-by-side and there was a clear winner – and it wasn't the one I expected [17d]
• TEAC’s new CD transport will treat your discs with the audiophile care that makes elite turntables so beloved – unless your discs are SACD [17d]
• Forget Amazon Big Deal Days! These office chair deals from my favourite chair-makers are all under £300 right now [17d]
• ChatGPT is changing the way we communicate — here's how you can avoid speaking like AI in public [17d]
• The Batman Part II director puts a stop to huge fan debate that Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader will join the DCU: 'it's an Elseworlds story' [17d]
• "Our business in China has been a bit of a rollercoaster" - Nvidia CEO “disappointed” in further Chinese ban on buying its AI chips [17d]
• RTX 5070 gaming laptops are tumbling in price at Best Buy – save up to $300 [17d]
• Bag the Honor Pad 9 for a record-low price of £199 – and get a free keyboard [17d]
• I tested a top Nintendo Switch 2 screen protector – now my console feels bulletproof [17d]
• iOS 26 users say Liquid Glass is causing eye strain and vertigo - here are the possible fixes [17d]
• Huawei throws massive 1-million NPU gauntlet at Nvidia and AMD as it positions itself an alternative to US AI giants [17d]
• 1Password and Perplexity partner on Comet AI browser - a full time personal assistant with security by default [17d]
• The Summer I Turned Pretty season 4 isn’t happening, but Belly’s story is far from over [17d]
• SMBs are turning to AI to solve their problems - but many are still cautious to go all-in [17d]
• Repatriation games: the mid-market reevaluates its public cloud consumption [17d]
• How to watch the men's 400m final in the 2025 World Athletics Championships for FREE [17d]
• UK startup puts physical disconnect 'switch' in its cloud storage it claims can mitigate ransomware attacks - but will that be enough? [17d]
• We fell in love with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses in no time, and you can test them yourself at Best Buy – here's how [17d]
• Meta Connect 2025 – 7 things we learned from a packed keynote with plenty of smart glasses [17d]
• Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 AI glasses have more flair, battery life, and video power, and I think they look good on me [17d]
• Want to upgrade your Sonos' style? I just discovered these speaker and soundbar covers in funky colors, and I love them [17d]
• Meta announces new Oakley Vanguard smart glasses – here’s how they’re better than the HSTN glasses for athletes [17d]
• I wore Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses – they succeed in almost every way Google Glass failed and I can't wait to wear them again [17d]
• Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 smart glasses are official – here are 5 key upgrades you need to know about [17d]
• ChatGPT will guess if you’re a teen and start acting like a chaperone [17d]
• 4 ways my Amazon Echo Dot makes my day easier – from waking up to winding down [17d]