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• Universal benefits of a proper welfare state | Brief letters

  29-12-2024 18:23 via theguardian.com
  
  A simpler system | Waspi response | WhatsApp on holiday | Intrusive work emails | Smartphones | Eyes off the EddiesRather than chase after people who have not claimed what they are owed (Forget ‘benefit cheats’ – £23bn a year is going unclaimed. How do we get that to vulnerable people?, 23 December), the restoration of universal benefits without means tests, for all children and all pensioners, would be simpler and fairer. The better-off then pay their share through highe
  
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• Hori Wireless Racing Wheel Apex review: a racing peripheral with impressive wireless tech, but not much else

  29-12-2024 18:00 via techradar.com
  
  Hori Wireless Racing Wheel Apex: One-minute review
  Look, it’s hard to make one of the best racing wheels at an affordable cost. Compromises have to be made in order to hit a lower price point, and there are no good options when it comes to what to jettison.In the Hori Wireless Racing Wheel Apex, Hori has managed to retain decent build quality and even an impressive wireless function that far pricier wheels don’t feature, but after a few hours of use it’s clear that this is a Py
  
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• ‘I deleted news apps’: Guardian readers on how to stop doomscrolling

  29-12-2024 15:00 via theguardian.com
  
  While we certainly don’t encourage people to turn away from the news, we also know it’s important to take breaksDoomscrolling happens to the best of us. Algorithms across social platforms are finely tuned to feed you content and posts that keep you locked in. It can be hard to pull yourself away even when you’re consuming a barrage of news about the state of the world online.While we certainly don’t encourage people to turn away from the news, we also know it’s impo
  
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• This Asus laptop is my go-to MacBook alternative - and it's on sale at Best Buy

  29-12-2024 13:30 via zdnet.com
  
  Asus' ROG Zephyrus G14 resembles a MacBook, but the OLED display and hardware make for a well-rounded machine that stands out.
  
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• This excellent ThinkPad for hybrid workers isn't even Lenovo's newest model (and it's 50% off)

  29-12-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Lenovo's 12th-generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon leverages a long list of design improvements to deliver a thoughtful and well-optimized product.
  
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• Saucony Ride 17 review: A reliable everyday running shoe

  29-12-2024 13:00 via techradar.com
  
  I’m new to the Saucony Ride range but had heard great things about the versatility of the Saucony Ride 17. My everyday road trainer tends to be a Mizuno Wave Rider, Brooks Ghost, or Hoka Skyward X (when I’m in recovery mode), so I was intrigued to see what the Ride 17 could offer. I knew they were one of the best running shoes for easy miles, but since I have switched focus from ultra marathons to half marathons recently, I was curious to see how they stood up during harder sessions.
  
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• I replaced my iPhone 16 Pro Max with this pocket camera for video shooting - and can't go back

  29-12-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 has become a mainstay in my work and travel essentials - and I don't expect that to change soon.
  
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• I invested in a subscription-less video doorbell, and it's paying off for my smart home

  29-12-2024 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Eufy Security E340 dual-camera video doorbell can help protect deliveries from porch pirates with no monthly fees required.
  
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• This 20-in-1 accessory kit is my favorite laptop essential (and it's on sale)

  29-12-2024 12:30 via zdnet.com
  
  For less money than a phone case, this multifaceted tool kit can keep your handset, laptop, earbuds, and more clean and pristine.
  
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• These wireless earbuds are the reason why I've ditched Bose and Apple - and they're on sale

  29-12-2024 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Denon PerL earbuds retain the same ultra-high-quality sound as their Pro sibling but are almost half the price. This new discount takes another half off of that.
  
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• Meta's latest update is a devastating blow to advertisers - what you need to know

  29-12-2024 12:00 via zdnet.com
  
  American small businesses could struggle as Meta's latest update changes the advertising landscape. Here's how to pivot your efforts to thrive instead.
  
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• Shanling HW600 review: wired over-ear headphones that pack a sonic punch, if you've got a big head...

  29-12-2024 11:30 via techradar.com
  
  Shanling HW600: Two-minute review
  Shanling hasn’t so much dipped a toe into the ‘premium wired over-ear headphones’ market with the HW600 as dived in headfirst. Big, well-appointed, hard-wired planar magnetic headphones are not exactly a rarity, but they’re not all that mainstream either – and the best around tend to come from brands who’ve established their credentials over quite a few years. Meze Audio springs most readily to mind.The Shanling HW600 have wha
  
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• Britain will never be great again until we stop flogging our top companies to the US | Will Hutton

  29-12-2024 08:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Tech selloffs not only cost tax revenue and jobs, but are turning the UK into a vassal stateThere is much to admire about the US. The great French social observer Alexis de Tocqueville, nearly 200 years ago, lauded its commitment to civic virtue, individual self-improvement and hard work – legacies of its puritan founders.Those traits are still evident today, but alongside them a darker one has emerged. The US, the hegemon of the 20th century still committed to democracy, has changed. It h
  
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• From climate denial to gothic movies to ‘treat culture’ … what to expect in 2025

  29-12-2024 06:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The new US president will almost certainly bring unpredictability but several themes will dominate the year ahead. Observer writers offer their guide on what lies ahead in politics, film, fashion, sport and moreThe only thing that can be predicted with absolute certainty about Donald Trump’s second term as US president is that it will be unpredictable. Trump does not really know what he wants to do on a range of issues. He talks a good game, which is how he got re-elected. But he often see
  
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• Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (Gen 8) review

  29-12-2024 02:46 via techradar.com
  
  Lenovo Legion Tower 5i : One-minute review
  (Image credit: Future / John Loeffler)
  Compared to it’s bigger 7i sibling, the Lenovo Legion Tower 5i is a smaller budget pre-build that starts at $1,149. This gaming desktop is well suited for anyone looking for a rig that handles 1080p gaming without much noise and is big enough to upgrade later on.The base configuration features an Intel Core i5, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD. Gamers who want to play newer AAA titles at mid-to-high
  
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