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Upgrading to a gaming laptop for college? I’ve tested over 60 rigs to find the best options
GamesRadar+ has published a guide to gaming laptops suitable for college students, drawing on tests of more than 60 machines. It aims to help buyers balance gaming performance with the portability, battery life and practicality needed for study. – The recommendations focus on laptops that can handle modern games while remaining manageable for campus use.…
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How to watch Samsung’s July 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung will hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in London on 22 July 2026, with the launch expected to focus on new foldable phones and smartwatches following the earlier release of the Galaxy S26 lineup. The event matters to consumers eyeing Samsung’s next generation of foldables, as leaks suggest the company may introduce its biggest…
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NVIDIA data center hardware is being cooled with water ‘hotter than a hot tub’
NVIDIA has revealed that its newest AI data centre hardware is cooled using water heated to around 45°C (113°F), warmer than a typical hot tub, as part of a shift away from traditional air-chilled server rooms. Although it sounds counterintuitive, running coolant at higher temperatures allows outdoor dry coolers to shed heat naturally without energy-hungry…
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Meta Glasses review: A bit less polish, a lot more baggage
Meta has rebranded its smart glasses lineup under its own name, “Meta Glasses,” dropping the Ray-Ban and Oakley designer branding it previously relied on for its wearable devices. According to an Engadget review, this shift allows Meta to sell the glasses more cheaply while retaining nearly all the functionality of its Ray-Ban and Oakley equivalents,…
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Broken laptops can morph into Steam Machine alternatives, and the base parts cost less than 32GB RAM
A do-it-yourself project shows how components from broken laptops can be repurposed into compact gaming PCs resembling Steam Machine alternatives. It matters because it offers a potentially cheaper, less wasteful route to PC gaming by extending the life of hardware that might otherwise be discarded. The approach centres on using a laptop motherboard and inexpensive…
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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods
AliExpress has been fined a record €550m (£470m) by the European Commission for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous goods, including counterfeit clothing, unsafe toys and harmful cosmetics, on its platform. It is the largest penalty issued so far under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which came into force in 2024…
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How To use Claude’s Reflect dashboard and learn when it’s time to touch grass
Anthropic has launched Reflect, a new dashboard within Claude’s settings menu that helps users understand and manage how much time they spend using the chatbot. Described as a blend of Spotify Wrapped and Apple’s Screen Time tool, it aims to encourage a more thoughtful relationship with the AI, addressing concerns that heavy Claude use could…
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Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?
OLED displays are the best of the best in many ways, but in some scenarios, “lesser” technology really shines.
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Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
Wired has published its 2026 guide to the best power banks, drawn from the reviewer testing more than 100 portable chargers over several years. The list matters for anyone whose phone, tablet or laptop regularly runs low on charge, as it narrows a crowded market down to a handful of reliable picks across different needs,…