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Ann Droid is the new Diane Morgan comedy series on BBC iPlayer this week that you can’t miss — but don’t overlook these 3 underrated gems on the streamer either
In my eyes, Diane Morgan is a comedy genius that can never do wrong — and I will willingly lap up every single morsel of comedy TV that she gives me. We’ve already known her for unmissable shows such as Mandy, Cunk On…, Motherland and After Life, alongside appearances on the likes of Last One…
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The Blood of Dawnwalker director isn’t worried about the impact of what a delayed next-gen could mean for Rebel Wolves, says ‘If we work on the consoles we have right now, it’s easier’
The Blood of Dawnwalker director, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, says a delayed next-generation would be beneficial for Rebel Wolves Tomaszkiewicz says it’s “easier” to work with the current generation and PC He says two more builds would multiply “the amount of work you need to do” The Blood of Dawnwalker director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz isn’t worried about the…
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The end of burner phones? A new FCC proposal could kill anonymous prepaid phones — and it’s been branded ‘misguided and counterproductive’

The FCC might ban anonymous phones This would mean the end of burner phones While this could help prevent certain crimes, it may also harm a lot of innocent people who require anonymity or lack the required ID or housing It’s increasingly hard to be anonymous in the modern world — and in the US…
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Linus Torvalds says Linux is not “anti-AI”, tells haters to ‘fork it’ and ‘just walk away’

Linus Torvalds asserts Linux developers can make their own mind up about using AI Anti-AI developers can “fork it” and go elsewhere, he says AI should be used to help developers, Torvalds emphasises Linux creator Linus Torvalds has ultimately concluded that, while developers won’t be discouraged from using AI tools to help with their coding…
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Are the Philips Hue Essential bulbs actually any good? Here’s what you need to know about the smart light brand’s budget range

Philips Hue is widely known as the best smart bulb brand, but if you’re looking to get yourself kitted out with a full Hue setup from the main range, it’ll cost you. You might have spotted the brand’s Essential range — which looks very similar to the main lineup but comes in at a much…
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Microsoft deletes man’s hacked OneDrive with 25 years of photos and games — as ‘irreversible’ action prompts him to bemoan ‘I relied on Microsoft to keep that safe’

Microsoft deleted a user’s OneDrive account after it was compromised This resulted in the loss of 25 years’ worth of photos and games The incident is a reminder to use multiple backup solutions How much do you have stored in your Microsoft account? Consider all the photos and documents backed up to OneDrive, the games…
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New Windows 11 update is a big one — these are my top 4 features, including the ability to pause updates indefinitely

Windows 11’s July update has arrived It packs some smart features, including pausing updates at length and a new recovery option This patch also cures a nasty bug that slowly eats more and more drive space, but there’s an issue to be aware of for Dell laptop owners Microsoft has released its monthly patch for…
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‘Ineffective and useless’: the UK government is proposing a midnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, but there’s an easy loophole
The UK is proposing a social media curfew for ages 16 and 17 Access would be blocked from midnight to 6am by default However, teens will be able to change these settings if they wish Having already announced plans to ban under-16s from social media apps early next year, the UK government is now proposing…
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How to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup in Singapore: free live streams

Watch World Cup in Singapore for free on MeWatch / MediaCorp’s Channel 5 (TV) International free streams: BBC / ITV (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV’s YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) Prior to the tournament, Singapore’s Mediacorp broadcaster announced that it would stream 28 World Cup 2026…
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‘We love this… except gradual rollouts’: Windows 11 search is being improved in a big way, with users impatient to get these changes — and I don’t blame them

Microsoft is improving Windows 11 search in multiple ways That includes a calmer search panel, the ability to turn off web results, a better way of prioritizing returned results, and a more stable search overall This is in testing for now, and the main worry is how long it might take for Microsoft to usher…
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Is this the ultimate ‘back to school’ laptop? Students can get a brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13 for just $599

I’m always keeping my eye out this time of year for the ultimate ‘back to school’ laptop deals for our readers. Today, I think I’ve spotted a listing that could actually lay claim to that title. It’s the brand new Dell XPS 13, which is currently on sale for just $599 if you’re a student.…
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I’ve been hunting for the best travel charging gadgets to avoid low-battery stress on vacation — here are my top recommendations
Heading off on a vacation? It’s easy to forget about boring things like charging solutions, but when you’re away from home, keeping your devices juiced up is both more important than usual, and more difficult than usual. I speak from experience — I’ve found myself in one too many foreign city after a long day…
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This new Hisense e-paper phone has a detachable LCD screen on the back — but I’d rather see the displays swapped

Hisense has announced a phone with a detachable rear screen The front display is e-ink, and the rear one is LCD Currently the phone has only been announced for China, so it might not be widely available We don’t see much experimentation in smartphone design anymore, so I always applaud when companies try something new.…
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Xbox veteran stresses Sony’s all-digital future would compromise game ownership: ‘Digital is convenient until someone else decides you’ve had enough’
One of the original Xbox founders, Laura Fryer, suggests Sony is stripping away game ownership via an all-digital future It comes after PlayStation announced physical game discs won’t be produced starting from January 2028 Fryer claims Sony let Rockstar ‘take the heat’ by announcing a digital-only GTA 6 first Sony is still under fire after…
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Marvel unveils new Avengers: Doomsday mural featuring its huge heroic ensemble and a menacing Doctor Doom — but it mistreats one MCU character in the worst way possible

Marvel has published a giant new mural for Avengers: Doomsday It gives us a fresh look at its massive cast and villain-in-chief Doctor Doom One MCU character is surprisingly conspicuous by their absence Marvel has unveiled a huge new mural for Avengers: Doomsday that features all but one of its sizeable cast. Shown for the…
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My top HP, Asus and Microsoft business laptops are up to £600 off at Currys — including powerful AI-ready models

UK tech retailer Currys has cut the price on a number of big name laptops, including models from HP, Asus and Microsoft. The Surface Laptop 13.8″, Copilot+ PC, powered by a Snapdragon X Elite processor and backed by 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD, sees the biggest discount. Usually priced at £1599, it’s…
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Marshall’s new big and bullish home speaker is just as much of a delight on the eyes as it is on the ears, and it blew me away with its rumbling bass and amp-inspired aesthetic

Marshall Stanmore IV review If you want to invite a speaker that looks as good as it sounds into your living room, then the new Marshall Stanmore IV could be a great pick for you. It aims to deliver everything its predecessor did, but better, with a broader soundstage, enhanced bass, and superior controls. And…
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Wimbledon 2026 Championship LIVE: How to watch Sinner vs Zverev for free

Watch Wimbledon Men’s Final live streams for free as Jannik Sinner takes on Alexander Zverev at SW19. Centre Court action kicks off at 4pm BST / 11am ET / 8am ET with free streaming available via BBC iPlayer (UK) and 9Now (AUS) We’ll show you exactly how you can watch Wimbledon Men’s Final between Sinner…
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The DIY energy boom is here — 30 US states are planning to legalize plug-in solar tech, as home battery installations quietly hit a record high

There’s no mistaking the growing momentum behind small-scale, low-cost solar panel installations: panels you can plug into a standard wall outlet, without the expense, time, or paperwork of a full rooftop installation. Now widely established in Europe (where the tech is best known as ‘balcony solar’), we’re starting to see a wave of American states…
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How to watch Sinner vs Zverev: Free Streams and TV Channels for Wimbledon Men’s Final 2026

Watch Sinner vs Zverev free on BBC iPlayer (UK) / 9Now (Australia) Unlock your stream with Surfshark Start time: 11am ET / 4pm BST / 1am AEST (Sun) Watch Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon 2026 final live streams as the top two seeds meet in what should be a high-quality showdown at Wimbledon.…
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Austrian Audio’s new ‘semi-open-back’ wired headphones are named like some sort of hired assassin, but I tested them and if you want layered audio, they’re ‘The Arranger’ for you

Austrian Audio The Arranger: Two-minute review The Arranger by Austrian Audio are an attempt to at least begin to fill the gap that exists between the company’s highest-end headphones and its wildly successful entry-level stuff. In case that isn’t a big enough ask by itself, Austrian Audio wants this new gap-filler to be just as…
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I’ve driven the hybrid Audi RS 5 — and it’s completely changed what I think of plug-in hybrids

For decades, Audi’s RS division has built its reputation on extracting astonishing performance from combustion engines, pairing muscular powerplants with the brand’s legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system to create machines that could embarrass exotic supercars while carrying an entire family… and their pets. But times have changed. Stringent emissions regulations, the soaring cost of fuel and…
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How to watch Fiji vs England for FREE: Live streams and TV channels for Nations Championship 2026 match

Watch Fiji vs England FREE on Rugbypass TV (US) / ITVX (UK) / Virgin Media Play (Ireland) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Fiji vs England kick-off: Saturday, July 11 at 9.10am ET / 2.10pm BST / 11.10pm AEST A real clash of styles is in store at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Fiji and…
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Ann Droid is the new Diane Morgan comedy series on BBC iPlayer this week that you can’t miss — but don’t overlook these 3 underrated gems on the streamer either
In my eyes, Diane Morgan is a comedy genius that can never do wrong — and I will willingly lap up every single morsel of comedy TV that she gives me. We’ve already known her for unmissable shows such as Mandy, Cunk On…, Motherland and After Life, alongside appearances on the likes of Last One…
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The Blood of Dawnwalker director isn’t worried about the impact of what a delayed next-gen could mean for Rebel Wolves, says ‘If we work on the consoles we have right now, it’s easier’
The Blood of Dawnwalker director, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, says a delayed next-generation would be beneficial for Rebel Wolves Tomaszkiewicz says it’s “easier” to work with the current generation and PC He says two more builds would multiply “the amount of work you need to do” The Blood of Dawnwalker director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz isn’t worried about the…
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The end of burner phones? A new FCC proposal could kill anonymous prepaid phones — and it’s been branded ‘misguided and counterproductive’
The FCC might ban anonymous phones This would mean the end of burner phones While this could help prevent certain crimes, it may also harm a lot of innocent people who require anonymity or lack the required ID or housing It’s increasingly hard to be anonymous in the modern world — and in the US…
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Linus Torvalds says Linux is not “anti-AI”, tells haters to ‘fork it’ and ‘just walk away’
Linus Torvalds asserts Linux developers can make their own mind up about using AI Anti-AI developers can “fork it” and go elsewhere, he says AI should be used to help developers, Torvalds emphasises Linux creator Linus Torvalds has ultimately concluded that, while developers won’t be discouraged from using AI tools to help with their coding…
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Are the Philips Hue Essential bulbs actually any good? Here’s what you need to know about the smart light brand’s budget range
Philips Hue is widely known as the best smart bulb brand, but if you’re looking to get yourself kitted out with a full Hue setup from the main range, it’ll cost you. You might have spotted the brand’s Essential range — which looks very similar to the main lineup but comes in at a much…