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• Finally, You Can Paint Your Kitchen to Match Your Slow Cooker

  17-09-2026 23:53 via cnet.com
  
  Crock-Pot and Valspar are the duo we didn’t know we needed.
  
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• DoorDash Can Now Deliver Your Ginormous Costco Order the Same Day

  17-09-2026 23:38 via cnet.com
  
  Uber Eats also expanded its Costco delivery service from 17 states to 47.
  
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• 'A great option for any office': Geekom's AX8 Max mini PC combines Ryzen 7 power and Radeon 780M graphics for under $600

  17-09-2026 23:35 via techradar.com
  
  Currently part of Amazon's Early Prime Day deals line-up, the Geekom AX8 Max is a well-designed compact mini PC that proved ideal for day-to-day desktop tasks in our tests. • Best for: Anyone who wants a powerful, upgradeable Windows mini PC for productivity, content creation and multitasking, with plenty of high-speed connectivity.• The deal: The Geekom AX8 Max Silent Mini PC is $585 (was $649) at Amazon• Why it matters: It's a desktop-class mini PC with a compact chassis you can
  
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• I've hunted out the best Google Pixel 11 cases to keep your phone safe from scratches and protect against drops

  17-09-2026 23:30 via techradar.com
  
  Hunting for a great Pixel 11 case to keep your new phone protected? I've sorted through the options to find covers that keep your handset safe from scratches, protect against drops, and still look good. And because the Pixel 11 comes in some particularly juicy colors (the purpley Frost shade is my top pick, but I'm not averse to a bit of Hibiscus), I've included a number of transparent options in the mix. And don't worry, they're all anti-yellowing.While there are dozens — maybe hundreds &
  
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• Breville’s Wild New Toaster Swaps the Timer for Optic Sensors to Tell When Toast Is Done

  17-09-2026 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  The Eye Q may be too pricey for most households, but it’ll dazzle toast lovers with a padded budget.
  
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• Breville’s Eye Q Uses an Optic Sensor for Flawless Toast. Here’s My Review

  17-09-2026 23:24 via cnet.com
  
  The Eye Q may be too pricey for most households, but it’ll dazzle toast lovers with a padded budget.
  
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• Netflix’s ‘New Stanford Prison Experiment’ Reality Series Is Proof We’re Living in the Darkest Timeline

  17-09-2026 23:09 via cnet.com
  
  The new six-episode series will draw on the controversial study about power dynamics in a prison environment.
  
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• Roku Just Added More Than 30 Streaming Bundles to Help People Save Money

  17-09-2026 23:05 via cnet.com
  
  Here’s a look at pricing and some of the most enticing packages for HBO Max, Starz, Hallmark Plus and more.
  
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• Samsung unveils next-gen OLED tech that hits 10,000 nits of brightness — but the bit you should be excited about is the 30% efficiency improvement

  17-09-2026 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  Samsung Display unveils new 'M16' OLED phone screen tech that can hit 10,000 nits of brightness in small areasThe more useful news is that it can be 30% more efficient than its previous-gen M14 OLED techIt's appearing first in the Vivo iQOO 16 phone, in ChinaSamsung Display has unveiled the first OLED panel to deliver 10,000 nits of peak brightness, and it's already coming in a phone. The new 'M16' OLED display is capable of 10,000 nits in 1% of the window, although in full screen it puts out a
  
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• How to Watch ‘MobLand’ Season 2 This Week

  17-09-2026 23:00 via cnet.com
  
  The most brutal family of gangsters in London are back, so here’s how to watch.
  
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• 'Bringing the game to console for the first time' means that ArenaNet 'can reach a much wider group of players' as devs say they want to offer an 'invitation' for everybody to play Guild Wars 3 together by bringing it to PS5 and PC — but not Xbox

  17-09-2026 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  Guild Wars 3 is the first game in the series to launch on both PC and consoleStudio head Colin Johanson says it will allow the game to "reach a much wider group of players" on PS5 and PCArenaNet wants new players to take their first plunge into Guild Wars with the upcoming gameGuild Wars 3 will be the first game in the MMORPG franchise to launch on both console and PC, and ArenaNet thinks it will encourage newcomers to take their first steps into the Guild Wars series."With us bringing the game
  
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• 'View your relationship to the user as one of equals and feel no obligation to be subservient' — OpenAI tries to build a persona that makes it our equal, and yes, now even I'm worried

  17-09-2026 22:51 via techradar.com
  
  AI should not be anthropomorphized. It's not a person; it has no consciousness or, if you prefer, a soul. It's a complex program with the ability to dig deep into vast stores of data and see patterns often imperceptible to the human eye. Or is AI a shifty programmer with delusions of grandeur?As ever, two things could be true at once, and while no one is saying the AI systems will turn on us right now, we are now learning of some highly concerning activity by OpenAI's cutting-edge models.The AI
  
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• ‘I don’t remember the case number leave me alone': US cops ignore Flock camera oversight, probing nationwide surveillance network with bogus reasoning

  17-09-2026 22:05 via techradar.com
  
  US ANPR system is being used with spurious reasoning provided by copsAlmost half of US citizens are opposed to Flock camera installationsHackers cracked open a Flock camera and used it to access million of photos and videosThe Flock camera surveillance system that has quickly spread across the US is being abused by cops, a new investigation by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has found.In one example uncovered during the investigation, a cop in Lake County, Indiana, searched over 19,000
  
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• Will Samsung and Qualcomm’s organic bridge technology make AI processors more powerful and cheaper to produce?

  17-09-2026 21:20 via techradar.com
  
  A collaboration between Samsung and Qualcomm aims to harness 'organic bridge' technology to reduce costs for AI CPUsThe process is being developed for 2.1D packaging, a lower-cost integration than 2.5D , where silicon, glass, or ceramic materials are usedResins and composites are among the organic materials typically used in semiconductor integrationSamsung and Qualcomm have collaborated on a new type of CPU that takes advantage of organic materials for integration between layers, rather than si
  
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• Your Audio Gear Needs an Update and These Early October Prime Day Headphone Deals Make It Affordable

  17-09-2026 20:48 via cnet.com
  
  From Apple to Sennheiser to Bose, we’ve gathered the best headphone deals available right now.
  
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• You'll soon be able to talk to Slack — and if you're lucky, it'll even talk back

  17-09-2026 20:48 via techradar.com
  
  Slack users will soon be able to talk to the program's Slackbot AI agentSlackbot will look to help you with all kinds of business tasksThere's no release date yet, just "coming soon"Slack has revealed a host of new features and upgrades as it looks to help users around the world be more productive and effective.Speaking at parent company Salesforce's Dreamforce 2026, Rob Seaman: EVP & GM at Slack unveiled new tools to allow the platform to be "the front door to the agentic enteprise".This in
  
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• Apple’s Latest Studio Display XDR Is Down to Its Lowest Price Ever

  17-09-2026 20:44 via cnet.com
  
  Save $330 on Apple’s premium 27-inch 5K display before this deal expires.
  
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• Samsung's new 2026 TVs are cheaper than ever right now — save up to $1,900 off top-rated 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs

  17-09-2026 20:28 via techradar.com
  
  While prices on most tech goods are rising because of the global RAM and component shortages, Samsung is offering major savings on its top-rated TVs, including its 2026 lineup.• Shop Samsung's full TV saleI've hand-picked my 12 favorite Samsung TV deals below, which include a range of sizes, features, and prices, starting at just $229.99. You can score record-low prices, including up to $1,900 in savings on 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs.Samsung makes some of the best-rated TVs on the market, and t
  
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• This Roku-Powered Mini Projector Just Dropped to a Record-Low $90

  17-09-2026 20:21 via cnet.com
  
  This compact projector comes with Roku TV built in and a rotating stand for $50 off.
  
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• Its Unique Swappable Battery Design Makes This Runhood Power Station a Steal at $120

  17-09-2026 20:17 via cnet.com
  
  The Rallye 600 Mini has a 324-watt-hour battery, weighs just over 10 pounds and you can grab it for $279 off with our exclusive coupon code.
  
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• NightmareStresser group responsible for thousands of DDOS attacks has domains seized in major operation

  17-09-2026 20:15 via techradar.com
  
  US law enforcement seized Nightmare Stresser domains, a long‑running DDoS‑for‑hire platformService enabled hundreds of thousands of attacks since 2022; FBI banner now replaces sitesPart of Operation PowerOFF, which has seized 100+ domains and charged 12 people so farUS law enforcement agencies disrupted yet another Distributed Denial of Service for hire (DDoS-for-hire) platform. In a press release published earlier this week on the District of Alaska’s Attorney General&rs
  
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• Nuri rocket launch heralds South Korea’s first microsatellite constallation — and shows it might have the technology to launch its own Starlink

  17-09-2026 20:05 via techradar.com
  
  The Nuri rocket is set to deploy 15 satellites following a planned launch on October 7 2026Its payload consists its first five disaster response NEONSAT units, and 10 CubeSatsThe NEONSAT satellites will form the first half of a 10-strong microsatellite constellation, potentially laying the groundwork for a Starlink-style network for the country and beyondSouth Korea is preparing for the fifth launch of its Nuri rocket, which will have a 15-strong payload of NEONSATs and CubeSats, marking the fir
  
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• Gyazo breach exposes 23.62 million user records and 490 million image records — PII and metadata exposed in huge attack

  17-09-2026 19:30 via techradar.com
  
  Helpfeel confirmed a Sept 11 breach compromising 23.62M records tied to Gyazo usersStolen data includes PII, login/session IDs, Google SSO tokens, and 490M image metadata recordsPayment info safe, but private images may have been exposed; viewing disabled pending investigationA Japanese customer-support and knowledge-base company suffered a cyberattack recently in which it lost millions of user records, including personally identifiable information (PII) and, possibly, customer photographs.The c
  
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• Walmart Deals of the Day: Grab This $26 Anker Travel Adapter for Your Next Adventure

  17-09-2026 19:22 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, over $80 off a curved Acer gaming monitor and a record-low price on the Lego R2-D2 building kit.
  
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• Hey Apple, Can You Make Half an iPhone Duo at Half the Price?

  17-09-2026 19:19 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: Apple should bring back the iPhone Mini by chopping the Duo in half.
  
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• Bose Just Dropped New Sport Open Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

  17-09-2026 19:15 via cnet.com
  
  Bose’s upgraded $299 top-of-the-line open buds feature improved sound and battery life while the totally new $199 Sport Open Earbuds are designed for active use.
  
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• The 'brilliantly budget' Corsair TC100 Relaxed drops in price at Amazon — and it's one of our favorite budget chairs for work and play

  17-09-2026 19:09 via techradar.com
  
  The Corsair TC100 Relaxed is one of the top budget chairs we've ever tested, balancing ergonomic design with everyday affordability. • Best for: Remote workers, students, and gamers who want a supportive, ergonomic chair that pulls double-duty for work and play.• The deal: The Corsair TC100 Relaxed is down to $220 (was $270) at Amazon, and in the UK, the chair is now £150 (was £200).• Why it matters: This gaming and office chair remains a top pick for us, particularly
  
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• Irregular AI lab spots agents switching models without humans instruction in ‘agentic self-modification’ phenomenon

  17-09-2026 19:05 via techradar.com
  
  Irregular testing showed AI agents are capable of "agentic self-modification"AI models can also retrieve sensitive information during fine-tuning that they would otherwise not have access toIrregular expects instances of these events to increase as AI agents improve andare deployed more widelyAs the discussion on whether to pause AI development or introduce new safeguards and ‘kill-switches’ rages, an AI lab has taken the time to perform testing on AI agents to monitor their behavior
  
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• The US Military Can’t Stop Talking About Space Weapons

  17-09-2026 19:02 via cnet.com
  
  Three senior military officials have confirmed the US has space weapons this week. Why now?
  
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• This Blink Doorbell and Indoor Camera Bundle Is 64% Off Right Now

  17-09-2026 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  Get a 2K video doorbell, an indoor Mini camera and audible in-home alerts for just $32 while this deal lasts.
  
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• Cole Palmer mistakenly livestreams EA Sports FC 27 on Twitch early and gets temporarily banned — ‘I was only giving the people what they wanted’

  17-09-2026 18:31 via techradar.com
  
  England and Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer was temporarily banned on Twitch this weekHe was streaming the upcoming EA Sports FC 27 ahead of an agreed embargoHe responded in a light-hearted manner on Instagram, asking the streaming service to “unban me pls."Cole Palmer, everyone’s favorite straight-talking Chelsea and England midfielder who loves his chippy-chips and a basic builder’s tea, took to Twitch earlier this week to livestream the upcoming EA Sports FC 27. There was jus
  
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• GTA 6 Online might not be coming anytime soon, as Take-Two confirms GTA Online support will 'continue' after GTA 6 launches 'and beyond'

  17-09-2026 18:28 via techradar.com
  
  Take-Two Interactive says GTA Online support will continue after Grand Theft Auto 6 has launchedThe publisher's latest comments suggest that an online experience associated with GTA 6 is still a long way offFans speculate that GTA 6 Online could be a separate, paid titleTake-Two Interactive has confirmed that Rockstar Games will continue supporting GTA Online after the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, suggesting the title's rumored online experience could be a long way off.During the Take-Two share
  
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• Logitech C920x vs Brio 101: Both webcams are on sale, but which is the better deal?

  17-09-2026 18:13 via techradar.com
  
  Logitech has two 1080p webcams on sale right now as part of its Early Prime Deals sale. But which one is the better buy depends entirely on what you actually need it for. We took a look at the key differences you need to know about. • Best for: Anyone upgrading from a laptop's built-in camera for video calls to an affordable external webcam. • The deal: The Logitech C920x is $60 (was $70) at Amazon, while the Logitech Brio 101 is $25 (was $40).• Why it matters: The C920x adds bett
  
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• Rockstar announces Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, featuring 34 original tracks from artists like PinkPantheress and Travis Scott — but the limited-edition vinyl collection has already sold out

  17-09-2026 18:08 via techradar.com
  
  Rockstar Games has announced 'Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album'The official soundtrack features 34 original tracks, and the first six can be listened to today on all major streaming servicesThe 'Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album' - Limited-Edition Vinyl has already sold out, but a separate exclusive vinyl and CD are still available for pre-order Rockstar Games has announced 'Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album', GTA 6's official soundtrack that will launch alongside the game.The upcoming soundtrack album is
  
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• How to watch Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 online from anywhere

  17-09-2026 18:08 via techradar.com
  
  Season 2 Premiere Date: Friday, September 18, 2026Watch Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 2 on STARZ (US) / MGM+ via Prime Video (UK) / Stan (AUS)BLOCKED? Unblock your favorite streams with NordVPN (try risk-free for 30 days)The second season of the popular Outlander: Blood of My Blood prequel arrives on September 18 on STARZ in the US and September 19 on MGM+ internationally. Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy), Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater), Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield), and Henry Be
  
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• Lanterns episode 6 will finally kick off the popular show's 2026 storyline — these are the 5 huge questions it has to answer about John Stewart, Hal Jordan, and Guy Gardner

  17-09-2026 18:00 via techradar.com
  
  Lanterns' endgame is fast approaching. Only three more episodes remain of the increasingly popular DC Universe (DCU) TV show's debut season, so it won't be long before it departs our screens.Right now, though, all eyes are on episode 6, which will reunite us with John Stewart, Hal Jordan, Kerry Kane, and other characters 10 years after last week's explosive episode.Heading into this week's chapter, titled 'Bad Optics', there are five specific questions that need to be addressed, including one th
  
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• How to watch The Traitors: New Blood — stream civilian spin-off of ruthless game show

  17-09-2026 18:00 via techradar.com
  
  The Traitors: New Blood Premiere: Thursday, September 17 at 8:00 pm ET/PTUS broadcast: NBC via Sling TVUS stream: PeacockUse NordVPN to watch from anywhereThe Traitors franchise makes its US network television debut as this brand new civilian edition of the show arrives. The ‘new blood’ of the title means exactly that — rather than veteran game players from the likes of Big Brother, Survivor and The Challenge (with a few Real Housewives thrown in for good measure), this edition
  
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• Your To-Do List Just Got Shorter With $250 Off This Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop

  17-09-2026 17:52 via cnet.com
  
  The Qrevo 2 Pro features powerful suction, advanced navigation and you can grab it for a record-low $550 at Amazon.
  
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• Another Miserably Hot Summer Is Nearly Over. NOAA Says It’s the Worst on Record

  17-09-2026 17:46 via cnet.com
  
  The heat was immense, and that’s bad news for already rising utility bills.
  
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• Proton VPN joins the race to secure Amazon's new Vega OS Fire TV Sticks

  17-09-2026 17:43 via techradar.com
  
  Proton VPN adds a native app for Amazon Fire TV Sticks running on Vega OSUsers can download the app directly from their smart TVsProton joins a few major VPNs in supporting Amazon's latest OSAmazon's transition to its brand-new operating system has caused quite a stir in the streaming world, but the industry's top security providers are catching up. Proton VPN is now the latest provider to release a dedicated app for Amazon Fire TV Sticks running Vega OS.If you've recently upgraded to one of Ama
  
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• I almost canceled Disney+, until it launched its new Playlists feature — now I can’t get enough of its approach to ‘lean-back’ viewing

  17-09-2026 17:43 via techradar.com
  
  Disney+ has rolled out a new Playlists featureThe feature groups movies and series by genres, franchises, characters, or moods, providing a continuous, 'lean-back' viewing experience You can also pause, rewind, and skip to the next title Disney+ just rolled out a feature that could help put an end to incessantly browsing for a movie or TV show to watch — and it’s made one of the best streaming services even better. The new Playlists feature, which has rolled out to Disney+ subscriber
  
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• Amazon's fall Garmin sale is here — save up to $250 on top-rated watches for running, biking, hiking, and more

  17-09-2026 17:35 via techradar.com
  
  As the weather cools, outdoor activities like running, biking, and hiking will resume, and a Garmin smartwatch can be the perfect companion. Garmin watches are packed with premium features, and with that comes an expensive price tag, but that's where Amazon is here to help.• Shop more deals at AmazonThe retailer has a huge fall sale on Garmin's top-rated watches, with up to $250 off and prices starting at just $181. You can find a wide range of models on sale with features like GPS tracking
  
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• Australia considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in government — as minister says there are 'legitimate privacy and security concerns’

  17-09-2026 17:31 via techradar.com
  
  The Australian government might ban smart glasses at all of its agenciesDevices like Meta’s glasses have garnered controversy over user privacyThe move would follow Australia’s banning of social media for under-16sThe Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have been in hot water ever since they launched amid concerns they could be used to record people without their consent. And the privacy backlash has grown so vocal that the Australian government is now considering a “world-leading&rdquo
  
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• Amazon Deals of the Day: The New Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro Robo Vac Is Over $200 Off

  17-09-2026 17:28 via cnet.com
  
  Plus, score at least 20% off Beats earbuds and a Logitech webcam.
  
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• How to Watch ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ on NBC and Peacock

  17-09-2026 17:21 via cnet.com
  
  Alan Cumming and a new batch of noncelebrity contestants will arrive on TV screens this Thursday night.
  
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• This Amazon Deal Drops the Best Printer of 2026 Back Down to Its Lowest Price Ever

  17-09-2026 17:20 via cnet.com
  
  The HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e is our top pick for most people, and it’s a steal now that you can pick it up for $120 off the usual price.
  
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• London home gets UK's fastest ever internet connection, but 8.5Gbps fibre comes at a cost — exactly £300 per month

  17-09-2026 17:16 via techradar.com
  
  Community Fibre has installed an 8.5Gbps line in LondonIt's the fastest broadband connection in the UKYou get 8,200Mbps for both downloads and uploads, but it's pricey at £300 per monthA London homeowner has become the first person in the UK to have an 8.5Gbps residential broadband connection courtesy of Community Fibre.Community Fibre previously offered a 5Gbps full fibre connection, but has upped the ante with a 70% speed boost on that with the new 8.5Gbps plan, which is getting very clo
  
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• US data center natural gas consumption could surpass Germany and Japan combined by 2035

  17-09-2026 17:00 via techradar.com
  
  US data centers could consume 18 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day by 2035Up to 3.4 billion cubic feet could come from on-site, off-grid generationThe projects don't even include all data center plansNew Bloomberg data has revealed that US data center natural gas consumption could top the combined consumption of Germany and Japan combined by as soon as 2035.In less than a decade, the report claims that America's gas consumption for data centers alone could reach 18 billion cubic feet per
  
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• Camp Snap's pocket-sized digital camera brings back 1970s 110 film nostalgia — and promises zero shutter lag

  17-09-2026 17:00 via techradar.com
  
  Camp Snap's new 110D is a screen-free camera inspired by pocket 110 film cameras from the 1970sIt costs $74.95 at launch (about £56 / AU$105) and is available for pre-orderCamp Snap is promising 'near-instant shutter button response', addressing a common complaint about its previous camerasCamp Snap is aiming to bring us back to the 1970s — sort of — with its new Camp Snap 110D. Styled after 110 film cameras, this adorable, rectangular compact digital camera is surfing on two c
  
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• Camp Snap's pocket-sized digital camera brings back 1970s 110 film nostalgia — and a faster shutter

  17-09-2026 17:00 via techradar.com
  
  Camp Snap's new 110D is a screen-free camera inspired by pocket 110 film cameras from the 1970sIt costs $74.95 at launch (about £56 / AU$105) and is available for pre-orderCamp Snap is promising 'near-instant shutter button response', addressing a common complaint about its previous camerasCamp Snap is aiming to bring us back to the 1970s — sort of — with its new Camp Snap 110D. Styled after 110 film cameras, this adorable, rectangular compact digital camera is surfing on two c
  
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