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• This 4-pack of smart bulbs is the only genuinely good Philips Hue deal this Prime Day

  07-10-2026 23:30 via techradar.com
  
  I'm a big fan of Philips Hue smart lights, so I was pleased to see a huge selection of bulbs and lamps in this week's Amazon Prime Day sale — until I looked at the actual discounts and realized almost every product has been much cheaper before. Thankfully, there's one exception: a four-pack of Philips Hue Essential bulbs, down to $44.97 (was $59.99).• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day saleThe Philips Hue Essential series launched as an affordable entry to the world of smart lighting, a
  
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• Elevate your GTA 6 experience to make it look, sound, and feel better with these premium peripherals — all discounted in the sales and recommended by our experts

  07-10-2026 23:30 via techradar.com
  
  It appears that this Amazon Prime Day sale and the adjacent discounts at other retailers really will be the best time to snag a gear upgrade before GTA 6 arrives.However, there's so much to filter through when it comes to gaming peripherals, be it headsets or controllers, or even TVs.• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day saleBut that's where we come in. We've tested hundreds and hundreds of gaming peripherals, so we know what makes a terrific experience-enhancing one — and I've got a few
  
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• This 2-in-1 Corded Upright Vacuum Pulled All the Dirt From My Carpet, and It’s $100 Off for Prime Day

  07-10-2026 23:23 via cnet.com
  
  I thought cordless vacuums were good enough to clean my floors until I tried Shark’s PowerDetect Transformer upright.
  
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• Moving beyond chips and screens: Samsung joins Nvidia and KKR in a massive $1 billion data center infrastructure deal

  07-10-2026 23:20 via techradar.com
  
  Samsung and five affiliates are putting $1 billion into Helix Digital InfrastructureKKR founded Helix in June 2026, with Nvidia and Vistra among investorsHelix will secure power capacity, which limits how quickly data centers openSamsung and five affiliated businesses are committing $1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, deepening the group's involvement in the backbones of artificial intelligence.Samsung Electronics will provide $500 million, while five other affiliates supply the remainin
  
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• ‘Carrie’ Ending Explained: How the Fiery Finale Shines a Light on Another Stephen King Classic

  07-10-2026 23:20 via cnet.com
  
  Mike Flanagan and the Carrie cast help unpack the violent events of the tragic season finale.
  
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• ChatGPT for Teens Is an ‘Unacceptable Risk,’ Watchdog Group Says

  07-10-2026 23:06 via cnet.com
  
  Research by Common Sense Media says that OpenAI’s parent alert system is faulty and that the chatbot doesn’t help kids improve their learning skills.
  
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• BF6 Reports for Duty on Xbox Game Pass While Clair Obscur Gets Gommaged in October

  07-10-2026 23:04 via cnet.com
  
  Bluey’s Happy Snaps is also coming to Game Pass in October 2026 to put a smile on your face.
  
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• Trump's 'Super Intelligence' AI rebrand is running ahead of the technology

  07-10-2026 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  The U.S. government has a new task force devoted to AI — and it's decided that it would now prefer that everyone stops calling it artificial intelligence. President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the “Super Intelligence Force,” a White House-led group that will spend the next 120 days examining the risks, opportunities, and appropriate federal response to rapidly advancing AI systems. The task force responds to mounting pressure from lawmakers and even AI company ex
  
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• How to watch Chicago Med season 12 from anywhere in the world – stream online for free

  07-10-2026 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  Watch Chicago Med on NBC or stream on Peacock (via Walmart+ for $1)Use NordVPN to watch your local stream from abroadEpisodes air from Wednesday, October 7Chicago Med season 12 keeps the drama coming on October 7 at 8pm ET, with all eyes on Dean Archer and Hannah Asher as they juggle their work schedules with the strain of becoming new parents. A budding romance between Caitlin Lenox and Mitch Ripley is also on the cards, made all the more complicated by Caitlin's terminal diagnosis. Meanwhile,
  
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• Could you stop a rogue AI from escaping? Take our sci-fi security test

  07-10-2026 23:00 via techradar.com
  
  Rogue AI agents have dominated tech headlines over the past few weeks. We’ve seen stories about concerns that AI models are attempting to deceive their human operators, finding unexpected ways around restrictions in businesses and, in some cases, behaving in bizarre ways their creators didn’t anticipate.All of this news has been accompanied by ominous warnings about what might happen in the future as AI agents become more mainstream, accessible, capable and are given even more freedo
  
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• The Dell 14 Plus Is a Copilot+ PC. Here’s What That Actually Means

  07-10-2026 22:50 via cnet.com
  
  From live translation to smarter video calls, a Copilot+ PC’s on-board AI hardware can make a practical difference in your workday.
  
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• This Combo Vacuum and Air Purifier Solved My Cat Litter Tracking Problem. It’s $52 Off for Prime Day

  07-10-2026 22:45 via cnet.com
  
  I finally stopped finding cat litter scattered everywhere by using the EyeVac Air. It’s a steal right now for Prime Day, but the clock is ticking.
  
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• Time’s Almost Up for You to Nab a Motorola Foldable for Up to $100 Off This Prime Day

  07-10-2026 22:27 via cnet.com
  
  Motorola’s famous flippable Razr smartphone can now be had for less — at least for a few more hours.
  
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• US Army shows off its in-house 'Dragoons' drone with 3D-printed bombs which can fly up to 12 miles

  07-10-2026 22:05 via techradar.com
  
  US soldiers in Germany built and flew an armed drone without contractorsThe live strike took less than five minutes from launch to impactOfficers say the 3D-printed casing can carry almost two pounds of explosivesThe US Army has tested an attack drone assembled and operated by soldiers, marking an unusual step toward independently produced battlefield systems.The 2nd Cavalry Regiment conducted the live-fire exercise on September 30 2026, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany.It used an Orq
  
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• I keep buying these Beats cables, and Prime Day just dropped them to $7.60

  07-10-2026 22:00 via techradar.com
  
  It’s Prime Day yet again, and it’s also the second and final day of Amazon’s second members-only shopping event of the year. And there are still a ton of deals to shop, from Lego sets to TVs, AirPods Pro, coffee machines, and countless other gadgets in between.But rather than a discount on the brand-new Beats 360 headphones — it’s a bit early for that, after all — I’m here with a discount on what might be my most-used tech accessory, and one that’s
  
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• GPT-6 for All: Your ChatGPT Answers Are Getting a Very Visual Makeover

  07-10-2026 21:45 via cnet.com
  
  New interactive graphics are powered by GPT-6, which is rolling out to free users now.
  
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• Save $350 on this Newegg Core i7-13620H laptop with 1TB SSD — $549 Hasee X5 has 16GB RAM, is 2X faster than $699 Apple MacBook Neo

  07-10-2026 21:39 via techradar.com
  
  Newegg is throwing a massive spanner in Amazon’s well-oiled Prime Day engine in the shape of the best-value laptop you can buy this October. The Hasee X5 is no ordinary laptop. It is the only one with a Core i7 (not one of these obsolete 10-year old ones), 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and a humongous 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. All this for a mere $549.99, a saving of 38% off its SRP of $899.99.X5: was $899.99 now $549.99
  Intel core i7 13620H | 16G LPDDR5 RAM | 1TB SSD This 15.6in Windows 11 laptop features an
  
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• Huawei and DeepSeek release open source AI tools in a bid to lower Nvidia exposure — but will programmers make the switch?

  07-10-2026 21:20 via techradar.com
  
  DeepSeek open sourced Ascend ports of its production kernel and communication libraries with Huawei's support in towPublished benchmarks ran on a proof-of-concept hardware kit DeepSeek says is not a publicly distributed releaseTwo repositories are genuinely new and have received hundreds of GitHub stars versus Nvidia's thousands; the other announced components are updates to existing toolsDeepSeek has revealed it is open sourcing a set of infrastructure components for Huawei's Ascend accelerator
  
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• My 3 top-rated portable power station deals for WFH blackout insurance this Prime Day

  07-10-2026 21:11 via techradar.com
  
  I've spotted a lot of portable power station deals in the Prime Day sale. And while you can't really go wrong with Bluetti, EcoFlow, Jackery, and Anker based on my experiences, it can sometimes become a confusing mess of numbers once you start digging into the differences. So, these are my top three recommendations if you're looking for a little extra insurance while working from home and you're struck by a power outage that keeps you offline (or 'the dark ages', as I like to call it).For laptop
  
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• The Sony Inzone H6 Air is an 'incredibly lightweight' gaming headset with studio-grade drivers — here's how to get it for its lowest-ever price

  07-10-2026 21:00 via techradar.com
  
  There are few gaming headsets that I would consider to be best-in-class offerings,but the Sony Inzone H6 Air is a rare example of one. It's the best-sounding open-back gaming headset that I've ever tested, with crisp and clean audio that elevates everything from first-person shooters to narrative-based action games.It's pretty well-positioned at full price, but has now become even greater value thanks to a massive Amazon Prime Day saving: it's now just $168 (was $199.99) at Amazon – a new
  
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• The Amazon Prime Day deals I’m buying to upgrade my new home cooking space

  07-10-2026 21:00 via techradar.com
  
  I’ve recently moved into a brand new home, and the tiny kitchen I had to make do with in my old apartment has over doubled in size — and this Prime Day I’m looking for a brand new suite of kitchen gadgets, and general cookware to fill it with.Top of my list is an airfryer — specifically the Ninja Air Fryer DoubleStack XL which is currently $40-off (now $209.95 at Amazon, and you can save £60 on it at Amazon UK) thanks to its efficient size and cooking prowess &mdash
  
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• Netgear reveals new dark web monitoring tool which will tell you if your personal data turns up online

  07-10-2026 20:45 via techradar.com
  
  A new dark web monitoring service has been launched for Netgear customersNetgear Dark Web Monitoring is available on Netgear routers supporting its Armor and Armor Plus plansExpert analysis of the dark web shows that over 15 billion personal records are available to purchaseNetgear has announced a new service whicht conducts dark web monitoring and notifies you when your stolen data is found lurking in someone else’s database. Announced as part of its Armor and Armor Plus plans, the Dark W
  
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• This Rust-Removing Dishwasher Rod Saved My Silverware, It’s 30% Off on Prime Day

  07-10-2026 20:39 via cnet.com
  
  If your dishwasher has a rust problem, this may save you from replacing the whole thing.
  
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• Amazon Knows You Have a Goldfish Named Ziggy, Even if You Don’t

  07-10-2026 20:33 via cnet.com
  
  Flat buttocks? Own a snail? Here’s how to find out what Amazon’s About You page knows — or thinks it knows — about you as a person.
  
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• Skydance Is a New Media Giant, ChatGPT’s New Ads, and Amazon Delivery Drivers Getting Smart Glasses | Tech Today

  07-10-2026 20:32 via cnet.com
  
  We break down Skydance’s media consolidation, OpenAI’s chat monetization strategy, and privacy concerns for Amazon’s driver tech.
  
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• Last Chance to Save Up to 60% on PopSockets Grips as Prime Day Winds Down

  07-10-2026 20:18 via cnet.com
  
  Lock in savings on grips, cases and other items that’ll keep your precious smartphone safe from the elements before the end of today.
  
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• Save Over $50 on the Anker Prime Foldable MagSafe Charger With This Prime Day Deal

  07-10-2026 20:04 via cnet.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day deals are rolling in, but time is ticking. Prime members can nab this deal to save $50 on this Anker foldable Apple device charger.
  
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• MSI's Katana 15 HX and Crosshair A16 HX laptops are on sale — but there's only one winner

  07-10-2026 20:02 via techradar.com
  
  Choosing between two creative laptops becomes much easier when they share many of the same core specifications but have different prices. That's exactly the situation with two MSI laptops which have been discounted for Amazon Prime Day.• Best for: I'd choose the MSI Katana 15 HX for most users, while the Crosshair A16 HX makes more sense if you think a larger, faster display is worth paying extra for. And that's not the case for most people. • The deal: The MSI Crosshair A16 HX is down
  
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• D&D's Arcana Unleashed could be the perfect expansion if not for one thing

  07-10-2026 20:02 via techradar.com
  
  I’ve been playing with Arcana Unleashed for the past month, and the latest Dungeons & Dragons gameplay expansion is exquisite. Easily the best released since the game’s Fifth Edition refresh in 2024, and this week might be the best time to grab this book if you haven’t already.Arcana Unleashed serves up magic-focused gameplay options for both players and Dungeon Masters. There are brand new and refreshed subclasses for characters to be built around like the Vestige Warlock
  
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• Our Coffee Guru Loved This New Compostible Pod Brewer. It’s Down to $58 for Prime Day

  07-10-2026 20:01 via cnet.com
  The Tabli launched in August and drew a rave review from CNET’s resident coffee expert.
  
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• The only Bluetooth and wireless speakers worth buying this Prime Day

  07-10-2026 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  So, the second day of Amazon Prime Day is in full swing and, as this one's only a two-day event, it's fair to say that we don't have much time. Don't worry, but, you know… don't miss out. Could today be the day you treat yourself to a Bluetooth speaker for the shower, or level up your home with a more significant Wi-Fi multi-room investment for cosy nights in? I really hope so. If it's something musical and the deal's good, you'll find it here, in this little missive.• Browse the ful
  
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• Sennheiser's wired earbuds might be my favorite ever, and I'd still recommend them to anyone today

  07-10-2026 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  It feels like wired earbuds have been well and truly back in fashion for a little while now, and I can totally see why. A wired connection gives you access to lossless audio, unlike lossy Bluetooth devices, and they can also look pretty fashionable. And if you're looking to grab a pair of wired earbuds on the cheap, you're in luck. That's because the Sennheiser IE 200 are $99.95 (was $159.95) in the US and just £81.69 (was £129.99) in the UK, thanks to the Amazon Prime Day sales.&bul
  
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• Last call: Lego Prime Day Deals end tonight, and these 30+ deals are worth snapping up

  07-10-2026 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  We're already on the final day of Amazon's October Prime Day — aka Prime Big Deal Days — and the good news is that there are still plenty of deals to be found. The shopping event, exclusive to Prime members, is packed with discounts across plenty of categories. And here we're focusing on Lego sets, and the discounts are across many, many themes, including Botanicals, Technic, Disney, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. You'll even find some Creator 3-in-1 sets that make great gifts if you'r
  
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• Arizona court system hack leads to theft of personal data belonging to 1.3 million Americans

  07-10-2026 20:00 via techradar.com
  
  A successful phishing attack at the Arizona Supreme Court led to data compromiseMore than a million people are now thought to be affectedThe court's operations were not disruptedThe Arizona Supreme Court has suffered a cyberattack in which it lost sensitive data on more than a million people after an employee allegedly “clicked a malicious link in an email”, which led to the compromise of information on 1.3 million people.Information is still scarce on the issue, as we don’t kn
  
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• Last Chance to Grab the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle While It’s Back in Stock This Prime Day

  07-10-2026 19:47 via cnet.com
  
  Grab the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle for a combined savings of $38 this Prime Day.
  
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• I tested the 6 best foldable phones for battery life — here's which model is best

  07-10-2026 19:41 via techradar.com
  
  It’s finally official: after what feels like years of leaks, Apple has entered the foldable race with the iPhone Duo. It brings a host of new features, but also has the same passport-style form factor as the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 8, Xiaomi 18 Fold, and Huawei Pura X Max.Apple’s first foldable features many of the same compromises you might expect from a first-generation foldable, even from a company as meticulous as Apple, but the biggest concern for most users may be aroun
  
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• This Mini Sander Is the Perfect Holiday Gift for the 3D Printer in Your Life

  07-10-2026 19:38 via cnet.com
  
  The compact NeoSander is great for smoothing off 3D prints and it’s 20% off today.
  
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• 'Dependable, durable, robust, and purposefully designed': The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is built for heavy-duty battery backup — and it's now in the Amazon Prime Day sale

  07-10-2026 19:05 via techradar.com
  
  The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 proved itself an ideal battery backup for long drives, camping, power outages, and general backup in our tests. Now, the portable power station has got a Prime Day price cut. • Best for: Campers, motorhome owners, off-grid travellers, and households looking for a high-capacity backup power source that can handle demanding electrical equipment.• The deal: The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is down to $799 (was $1199) at Amazon. In the UK, the power station is now £8
  
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• Viltrox has slashed the prices of its Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm and L-mount lenses by 20% – starting from $80

  07-10-2026 19:00 via techradar.com
  
  Viltrox lenses are already excellent value — I should know having reviewed around 15 of them and been majorly impressed each time. They typically cost less than half the price of proprietary Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm and L-mount equivalents — sometimes as little as a third — and that price gap just increased with a 20% reduction across its range for the Amazon Prime Day sale. For me, the impossibly tiny yet surprisingly sharp 28mm F4.5 'pancake lens' is an easy recommendation &mdas
  
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• The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is down to its lowest price, but this alternative might be a smarter buy

  07-10-2026 18:56 via techradar.com
  
  The Dyson Airwrap has gained somewhat iconic status, but it's not the only great hair tool this brand makes. In fact, I've tested most of Dyson's haircare range, and for me, the Supersonic Nural hair dryer is the unsung hero of the lineup. Both are discounted in the current Prime Day sales: the Airwrap i.d. is down to $499.99 (was $709.99) and the Supersonic Nural is down to $349.99 (was $449.99). You need to be a Prime subscriber to access both deals, but you can use the free trial.• Brows
  
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• Kamrui Essenx E2 vs Bosgame E5 11 Pro: Newcomer trounces Amazon’s best selling Windows PC for Prime Day in the $300 category

  07-10-2026 18:46 via techradar.com
  
  Ladies and gentlemen, on my right, costing $322.98 and most popular new Windows PC at Amazon is the Kamrui Essenx E2. Its challenger is the Bosgame E5 11 Pro, a lightweight PC that punches above its weight and costs only $263.49. Let’s see who is the better (best?). Remember that you need to be a Prime member in order to benefit from these prices. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial here.E5 11 Pro mini PC: was $309.99 now $263.49
  AMD Ryzen 5300U | 16GB DDR4 | 512GBThe newcomer upstart
  
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• Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price

  07-10-2026 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  The Xreal Aura will cost $1,279, and it has some similarities to the Meta VR Glasses coming next year.
  
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• The best Amazon Prime Day SSD, RAM and GPU deals are more sad than exciting

  07-10-2026 18:29 via techradar.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day is in full swing and while there are plenty of tempting deals to be had for all sorts of tech in general, the computing component side of the big sale is a depressingly barren place.• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day saleWhen it comes to the core components of a PC which have been hit hardest by the memory crisis – RAM sticks, SSDs, and GPUs – the deals which Amazon is offering may look like sizeable discounts on the face of it, but they aren't when you consider
  
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• 34 Prime Day bargains under £50 — Lego, Blink, Oral-B, Samsung, Ninja, and more cheap deals I'd buy

  07-10-2026 18:25 via techradar.com
  
  Everything is getting more expensive these days, but isn't it nice to be able to treat ourselves to a little something every now and then? Well, I've been searching through the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale all of this week, and I've found 34 useful and affordable deals under £50.• Browse the full Prime Big Deal Days sale at AmazonMy top picks include everything from cool tech gadgets and handy smart home tech to big savings on essentials and bargains from major brands. Hopefully, t
  
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• Microsoft blocks Outlook from sending two more file types over security concerns

  07-10-2026 18:20 via techradar.com
  
  Microsoft will block .msix and .msixbundle email attachments in New Outlook and Outlook WebChange aims to reduce malware delivery through application package files sent via emailOrganizations relying on these formats must explicitly allow them before rollout beginsUsers of New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web in Exchange Online will no longer be able to download email attachments of two file types: .msix, and .msixbundle, Microsoft has confirmed, saying it’s for the users’
  
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• CNET Lab Exclusive: Beyond More Cores, Higher Scores in the MacBook Pro

  07-10-2026 18:17 via cnet.com
  
  With the M5, it seems like more GPU cores don’t add as much as they used to.
  
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• Keep active this fall with these 8 home office upgrades

  07-10-2026 18:15 via techradar.com
  
  In summer, I stay active out of necessity. Events to attend, kids to run after, and tasks to get done around the home – often hitting my steps goal by pure accident. But as fall settles in, remaining active becomes more intentional. With colder days and darker nights, I find myself spending more time settled in the comfort of my desk, reluctant to get up and move around as much as before. From experience, forcing myself to be more active is often short-lived. But make it convenient by buil
  
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• I'm getting these Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds to replace my AirPods at night

  07-10-2026 18:15 via techradar.com
  
  I'm a habitual audiobook listener, but I get a lot of my listening done at night. I calm my mind with books that I've read before and enjoyed, usually older classics like Sherlock Holmes stories, The Three Musketeers or The Lord of the Rings. I go to bed with an audiobook, and if I wake up at night, I put an audiobook back on to help me go back to sleep. I try and avoid disturbing my wife, so I use my AirPods, but they stick out of my ears, and are uncomfortable if I roll onto my side.That's why
  
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• I've tested dozens of Dolby Atmos soundbars, but the Sonos Beam Gen 2 is easily among the greatest compact options on the market — and I'd buy it today for one key reason

  07-10-2026 18:11 via techradar.com
  
  Looking for a compact soundbar with Dolby Atmos audio and excellent dialogue clarity? The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is what you're after, and right now it's available at a seriously temping low price. You can grab the Sonos Beam Gen 2 for $359 (was $499) in the US, and just £338 (was £449) in the UK today in the Amazon Prime Day sales.• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day saleI've used the Sonos Beam Gen 2 extensively and its punchy bass output, crystal-clear dialogue and expansive soundsta
  
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• This is the cheapest 4TB SSD for Prime Day — Acer FA200 Gen4 SSD costs $480, less than $0.12 per GB, 50% less than Samsung 990 Pro

  07-10-2026 18:08 via techradar.com
  
  As a chronic deal-finder, I know when I've seen an outstanding deal for PC storage - and the Acer FA200 4TB internal SSD is now $479.99 (was $530) at Amazon, making it the cheapest 4TB SSD I've seen in the Prime Day sales and cheapest SSD per TB since February 2026. Yes, that’s significantly more than what it was this time last year but hey, nobody wants to lend me their fusion-powered Delorean.FA200 4TB SSD: $479.99
  Designed for professionals, creators, and gamers, the Acer FA200 is a Gen
  
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