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• Pexar’s new digital photo frame features a unique wall-light display, and it looks stunning [2d]
• Shark just launched two new gadgets designed to suck the gunk from your face and leave you glowing [2d]
• How to choose an age verification VPN [2d]
• I am so tired of tech services subscription culture, and Blink's Arc is the latest example [2d]
• I think I found the most beautiful 5G mobile router ever built - it even supports Wi-Fi 7 and offers 256GB storage plus a fingerprint reader [2d]
• Here are 9 foods you didn't know you could cook in an air fryer – but you really should [2d]
• I’ve been using Google Maps with Apple CarPlay for years and I didn’t know this handy feature existed [2d]
• The Echo Dot Max is the Alexa+ speaker I’ve always dreamed of – but these 3 features would make it even better [2d]
• If McGyver bought a PC, it would probably be the Photonicat - brick-like computer has built in 24-hr battery, ports agogo, SIM slot, external antennas, NVMe slot, and is even open source [2d]
• Qualcomm’s new saucer-shaped fanless Snapdragon computer concept is barely thinner than a little known 10 year old mini PC - but there’s no photo finish for performance [2d]
• How Lenovo’s IBM PC acquisition took it from global market minnow to industry heavyweight [2d]
• Sorry, Microsoft – the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds just don’t make sense compared to the Asus ROG Ally or Steam Deck [2d]
• Obscure EU AI startup outs massive chip with 16,384 SIMD processors and 1TB of memory that's even faster than Nvidia's HBM - Euclyd's UBM has 8PB/s bandwidth, 32PF FP4 compute performance, and some iconic backers [2d]
• Loud people nearly ruined my forest vacation, and now I appreciate my Loop Switch 2 earplugs more than ever [2d]
• There are 126 new Prime Video movies arriving in October 2025 – here are 5 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes [2d]
• Some of the world's biggest names in video surveillance quietly launch “True pixels, no false claims" security initiative - and it may come to a Chinese CCTV near you sooner than you'd expect [2d]
• I’ve tried Porsche’s screen-packed Cayenne EV – and it’s going to be an all-electric force to be reckoned with [2d]
• Windows 10's upcoming End of Life is bad news for PC gamers who hate Windows 11, as Capcom issues warning [2d]
• How a dispute over royalties gave birth to the PNG file format [2d]
• How to watch Abbott Elementary season 5 online — stream from anywhere in the world [2d]
• Over 100 new Paramount+ movies are landing in October 2025 – here are 5 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes to start with [2d]
• Windows 7 market share jumps by 10x as Windows 10 EOL deadline looms and Windows 11 usage drops in September - spelling disaster for Microsoft's campaign to get people upgrading [2d]
• Amazon's second Prime Day sale starts now in the UK – 28 of the best early deals I'd buy [2d]
• “Everybody's under pressure to do more with less” - Why Okta says you need an AI agent governance strategy, and sooner rather than later [2d]
• How to watch Monaco vs Man City for *FREE* — Stream Champions League [2d]
• How to watch Barcelona vs PSG: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams, team news [2d]
• This new phishing kit turns PDF files into malware - here's how to stay safe [2d]
• Amazon has a huge TV sale ahead of Black Friday – here are 9 deals I'd buy from $59.99 [2d]
• This super-cheap record player with Bluetooth and built-in speakers is perfect to add a touch of vinyl class to your student digs [2d]
• Peloton revamps loads of its fitness equipment, introduces an AI-powered coaching features – and of course, hikes prices [2d]
• Microsoft 365 Premium brings pro-level AI features to your subscription – but only if you upgrade [2d]
• Gen V season 2 finally explains Marie Moreau's full power set – and it's a huge moment for The Boys' universe [2d]
• You can now get a Dedicated IP on Surfshark’s browser extension [2d]
• Microsoft announces massive Game Pass price changes – a Series S and one year of Ultimate now costs just $10 less than a PS5 Pro [2d]
• Amazon's number one best-selling robot vacuum plummets to a great low price in an early Prime Day deal [2d]
• Around 50,000 Cisco firewalls are vulnerable to attack, so patch now [2d]
• There are 94 new Hulu movies in October 2025 and I’m starting with these 3 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes [2d]
• Squarespace just dropped 60+ updates - here are the ones that matter [2d]
• Garbage in, Agentic out: why data and document quality is critical to autonomous AI’s success [2d]
• The success of AI depends on storage availability [2d]
• WD patches NAS security flaw which could have allowed full takeover [2d]
• I terrorized the local elderly population in the upcoming Fallout 76 Burning Springs update [2d]
• Thrustmaster launches the eSwap X2 H.E Xbox controller, but it looks like a very hard sell if you already own the X2 [2d]
• The Ghoul is coming to Fallout 76 in a massive free update – complete with Walton Goggins voice acting [2d]
• 8 new horror movies on Prime Video, Shudder, HBO Max and more in October 2025 [2d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 2 (game #578) [2d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 2 (game #1347) [2d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 2 (game #844) [2d]
• I tried the world’s first AR smart binoculars – and they’re a game-changer for adventure tech lovers [2d]
• Google Home Speaker vs Amazon Echo Dot Max – here’s how the two big smart speaker rivals compare [2d]
• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select vs Amazon Fire TV 4K Stick – here's how the new cheaper model compares to the old from what we know so far [2d]
• The Disney+ price hike has arrived in the UK – here’s how your subscription will be affected [2d]
• I'm eyeing up Razer's new external GPU dock for my handheld, and maybe it'll give my desktop gaming PC a break - but I have some concerns [2d]
• Broadcom finally patches dangerous VMware zero-day exploited by Chinese hackers [2d]
• The Google Home Speaker brings Gemini into a compact design with plenty of color – but you’ll be waiting [2d]
• Google Home app gets a big AI upgrade with Gemini smarts – but you'll need to pay up for the best features [2d]
• Philips' excellent Ambilight tech is finally coming to a TV in the US, and it's in a Roku TV [2d]
• Gemini is coming to every Google smart home device from the last decade– here's how to get early access [2d]
• What is the release date for Peacemaker season 2 episode 7 on HBO Max and other streaming services? [2d]
• Google Home Premium is here to replace Nest Aware – here's how much it costs and who gets it [2d]
• Nest isn’t dead – Google takes on Ring with new AI-powered video doorbell and security cameras [2d]
• Excited for spooky season? These 5 new HBO Max movies are all must-watch horrors with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes [2d]
• I finally know how to stream the Gilmore Girls documentary, but there’s still one major issue [2d]
• OM System just launched a powerful astrophotography camera that can reveal the stunning colors of nebulae, and it doesn't cost the earth [3d]
• Chinese hackers hit government systems, stealing emails and more - here's what we know [3d]
• BenQ's sharp-looking new 4K projectors promise HDMI 2.1 with ultra-low lag for gaming, plus great streaming and connectivity options [3d]
• The new pastel Oura Ring 4 Ceramic colors look chic in person, but Oura's new clamshell charging case has one small drawback [3d]
• 'The vision for these products is really that they are purpose-built for Alexa+.' An Amazon exec talks about its new hardware and unlocking Alexa's superpowers [3d]
• Amazon's Prime Day Kindle deals are already live – here are the 9 best early discounts you can shop today [3d]
• This hair dryer uses AI to protect your hair from heat damage – and that's just one of its tricks [3d]
• Denon's new super-affordable AV receiver is perfect to graduate from soundbars to real home theater, as long as you can live without Dolby Atmos [3d]
• VPN by Google is facing issues with the new Pixel Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 – here’s all we know [3d]
• Battlefield 6 Secure Boot – how to enable Secure Boot for Windows 11 and Windows 10 [3d]
• Windows 11 25H2 update is out now, but be warned – this is one of the strangest upgrades ever [3d]
• Germany's government wants to replace passwords with passkeys [3d]
• Classic prestige is coming back (again) in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 [3d]
• The M5 iPad Pro just leaked on YouTube – and it can tell us a lot about the next MacBook Air [3d]
• Cisco goes all-in on agents - and it could mean big changes in your workplace [3d]
• What is Version Drift in AI? [3d]
• Chat Control: Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Sweden shift their positions ahead of the October 14 meeting [3d]
• New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra renders show off the phone's new look, while a specs leak points to old cameras [3d]
• eBay and OpenAI want to train small businesses in getting the most out of AI [3d]
• I reviewed Edifier’s palm-sized Bluetooth speaker, and it's one of the best small models of the year – here’s why [3d]
• Logitech unveils MX Master 4 - the mouse that feeds back to you [3d]
• Avengers: Doomsday directors release new cryptic set photo, and Marvel fans are scratching their heads over what it's trying to tell us [3d]
• Afghanistan completely shuts down the internet – and not even VPNs can help [3d]
• Most UK businesses don't actually know where their data is stored [3d]
• Norton VPN has just reinforced its commitment to privacy – here's why it matters [3d]
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's revised anti cheat means you might not be able to play [3d]
• Why synthetic data will be pivotal in building next-generation AI and automated technology [3d]
• I'm equal parts impressed and intimidated by this new robovac's vending machine-style mopping setup [3d]
• OpenAI just launched Sora 2 – an AI video app that lets you star in the scenes you generate [3d]
• Remebering Be Incorporated - the early 90s startup whose fate was decided by Steve Jobs [3d]
• We loved JBL's Charge 6 in our just-published review, and right now you can score 20% off this 5-star portable speaker [3d]
• The 5 hottest AI features from Amazon’s September hardware reveal [3d]