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• The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are now available for pre-order – here's how much they'll cost [8d]
• UK government says a new AI tool helped it recover almost £500 million in fraud losses - and now it's going global [8d]
• I'm a smart home tech editor, and these are my 3 favorite cheap video doorbells – with no sneaky subscription fees [9d]
• You can run 420 Apple iPhone smartphones using a 42U rack full of these phone farm boxes - who needs power PCs when you can recycle old mobiles? [9d]
• Spotify is cracking down on AI voice clones with new impersonation rules for music uploads [9d]
• Nvidia gives OpenAI $100 billion to spend mostly on Nvidia hardware and Nvidia share price goes up by $220 billion - why am I not surprised? [9d]
• iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: the best of the best compared [9d]
• Apple iOS apps are worse at leaking sensitive data than Android apps, worrying research finds - here's what you need to know [9d]
• Is Spotify Mix already overshadowed? This audio-mixing software lets you mix Spotify’s entire music library [9d]
• Insta360 is sticking AI, ChatGPT, and Gemini into speakerphones with the Wave [9d]
• Privacy-first, de-Googled smartphone looks a lot like a 12-year-old iPhone 5S with much better specs - but I don't think it justifies its $1,400 price tag [9d]
• Windows 10's year of free updates now comes with no strings attached - but only some people will qualify [9d]
• Save up to $600 on these top-rated RTX 50 series Razer Blade gaming laptops [9d]
• I've been testing one of the tiniest robot vacuums you can buy – and while it might be small, its cleaning power is mighty [9d]
• OnePlus phone flaw could let devices send out unwanted text messages - so take care who you ping [9d]
• GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 X5: which is the new 360 camera king? [9d]
• This drawing tablet has become my absolute favorite – and the reason is this one simple feature [9d]
• ChatGPT’s new Pulse feature will help you manage your day with handy visual updates [9d]
• Huawei is quietly positioning its OS as an Android and Windows rival with launch of a HarmonyOS smart cash register in China [9d]
• Under the radar - Google warns new Brickstorm malware was stealing data from US firms for over a year [9d]
• My favorite party speaker of 2025 is finally on sale – here’s how to land a big saving [9d]
• Experts warn Supermicro motherboards can be infected with "unremovable" new malware - here's what we know [9d]
• This well-rated and sustainable Suri electric toothbrush is now 15% off – here's why I love it [9d]
• "The Michigan bill is a danger for the political discourse" – Proton slams verification laws turning VPNs into a liability [9d]
• First, AI flooded the internet with slop, now it's destroying work, too – this is how you use AI and still be a stellar employee [9d]
• Sony unleashes another limited edition DualSense with the God of War 20th Anniversary model – and pre-orders start soon [9d]
• Apple Music just became a surprise language-learning helper with its latest free update [9d]
• I tried the first Google TV with Gemini, and it’s the most important Google TV upgrade yet [9d]
• The Last of Us star Troy Baker is headed for MCM London Comic Con for a special 'Songs: for Joel' live performance [9d]
• Waymo wants you to take a robotaxi for your next business trip - but can it topple Uber and Lyft? [9d]
• Garmin rolls out a slew of updates to cheaper and high-end watches alike [9d]
• Sam Altman’s vision for AI is huge – but there’s just one thing standing in his way [9d]
• Why blockchain will democratize AI [9d]
• Cisco warns zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks on IOS software [9d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Friday, September 26 (game #1341) [9d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, September 26 (game #838) [9d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, September 26 (game #572) [9d]
• PlayStation reveals Pulse Elevate speakers designed for PS5 and PC – and they have a pretty weird feature set [9d]
• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is flying onto PS5 in December, with PSVR 2 support coming in 2026 [9d]
• The Honor MagicPad 3 would be the iPad Air killer, if it wasn't for one fatal flaw [9d]
• Jaguar Land Rover facing costs of "millions per week" following cyberattack - due to a lack of insurance cover [9d]
• Sony announces new release date for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse – and it's a move that's baffled me [9d]
• The first leaked Sony A7 V images suggest the Nikon Z6 III will have some serious competition soon [9d]
• Python developers targeted with new password-stealing phishing attacks - here's how to stay safe [9d]
• Ghost of Yotei is one of the best games I’ve played this year, with beauty, style, and visceral action running through its veins [9d]
• Korean startup backed by LG unveils AI server that matches Nvidia's H100 performance but with a much lower power consumption [9d]
• Has Prime Day already begun? Amazon devices are 63% off – here's what I'm buying [9d]
• It may have leaked early, but Forza Horizon 6's first trailer confirms Japan setting and a 2026 release [9d]
• RTX 5060, 5060 Ti, and 5070 graphics cards are up to $220 off at Walmart today [9d]
• Workers admit going back to the office makes sense - they just don't want to do it [9d]
• YouTube is finally letting you hide one of its most annoying features – and you’re going to be thankful for this [9d]
• Intel could take a huge leap ahead of AMD in gaming GPUs, with multi-frame generation potentially on the horizon [9d]
• I ditched my new iPhone 17 Pro for the iPhone Air, and for the first time in years Apple has blown me away [9d]
• Microsoft 365 users can now choose between ChatGPT and Claude for their AI needs [9d]
• Hoping for some big Black Friday laptop deals? Intel CPU price hikes could scupper your plans [9d]
• Call Screening in iOS 26 has finally ended my spam call nightmare – here's how to set it up [9d]
• How to watch the Gallagher PREM 2025/26: free streams, channels, fixtures [9d]
• "We want to make some noise" - Advocates are stepping in to defend VPNs, and they need your help [9d]
• I test audio kit for a living and these are among the best pound-for-pound powered stereo speakers I've heard [9d]
• The iPhone 17 Pro’s powerful camera array demands respect, and these MagSafe phone accessories are the perfect companions [9d]
• The luxurious De'Longhi Magnifica Evo coffee machine is back to its record-low price [9d]
• Marvel's Wolverine finally has a release window as its first official trailer confirms Insomniac's next superhero game will be a bloody spectacle [9d]
• Germany is getting its own sovereign version of OpenAI [9d]
• You can now get your website AI ready with just one click - thanks to Hostinger [9d]
• Upgrading UK critical services could spur billions in new investment, BT claims [9d]
• Why engineers are sounding the AI alarm [9d]
• Saros is out in just six months, and one key feature might just push it above Returnal in my eyes [9d]
• Tokyo Game Show 2025 Xbox stream: start time as we expect a new Forza game reveal today [9d]
• Secure your data with up to a whopping 40% off the price of Carbonite cloud backup [9d]
• How to watch The Amazing Race: European Adventure online and stream episodes for free from anywhere [9d]
• Smeg's new 2-in-1 coffee machine makes smooth cold-brewed espresso in just two minutes – and it looks stunning [9d]
• Building AI-ready finance teams, not just AI tools [9d]
• Is IoT infrastructure ready for extreme weather? [9d]
• Yakuza Kiwami 3 might not be a surprise, but Kiryu’s new Ryukyu move set certainly is [9d]
• With vicious and brutal combat, Dark Ties feels like a must-play companion to Yakuza Kiwami 3 [9d]
• Google Mixboard is your new AI-powered creative playground [9d]