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Man adjusting his sunglasses while undergoing a security check with a tray holding a phone at a grand building entrance.

Ray-Ban Meta banned from New York State courts: why Mark Zuckerberg’s smart glasses are losing trust

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

With Ray-Ban Meta selling strongly, an unusual wave of suspicion is building around connected glasses - and they have now...

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Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro: AliExpress Black Friday deal at -46% (290 euros)

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

The Pad 7 Pro is Xiaomi’s latest tablet hit, and it has been selling strongly even at full price. With...

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Best free VPNs in 2026: objective ranking

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

After putting around 30 VPN services through their paces, we’re sharing our objective ranking of the best free VPNs in...

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Galaxy S25 Ultra drops to €791 on AliExpress for Singles Day

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

AliExpress is turning up the heat as Singles Day draws to a close. Since day one, the marketplace has brought...

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Amazon drops Kuiper and renames its satellite internet network Amazon Leo

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

Amazon has decided to drop the Kuiper name for its satellite internet network. The shift is anything but accidental, coming...

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Amazon Black Friday: Bose Smart soundbar hits its lowest price of the year

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

Amazon’s Black Friday is already under way. The e-commerce giant has put a huge wave of discounts live on its...

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ChatGPT is back on WhatsApp in the EEA and Switzerland

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

ChatGPT is once again available on WhatsApp after being removed in January - but only within the European Economic Area...

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2025 smartphone reliability study: Xiaomi tops the 60 Million Consumers ranking

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

Reliability is a major consideration for many people buying a smartphone. A study has now identified which brand holds up...

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AliExpress Black Friday: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D drops to €248 with code BFF440 or FRBF40

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

AliExpress caught everyone off guard by rolling out its own Black Friday deals. The retailer doesn’t usually take part, but...

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AliExpress Singles Day: Insta360 X5 drops to 379 euros instead of 589 euros in 8K

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

Insta360 has surged into the action camera space, going head-to-head with GoPro (and, to a lesser extent, DJI) across its...

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The government is preparing the AMI.gouv mobile app

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

The government is working on a mobile application designed to make life much easier. The aim of AMI.gouv (Interministerial Mobile...

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D: AMD processor at -60% for Black Friday on AliExpress

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D sits among AMD’s very best processors - and it comfortably ranks with the strongest options...

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New Norcia 3 deep-space antenna in Western Australia captures first signal

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

Scientists have picked up the first successful signal received by ‘New Norcia 3’, a newly constructed deep-space antenna in Western...

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Honor Pad X8a: AliExpress drops it to €73 (63% off) with code VSFR11

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

The Honor Pad X8a is a straightforward, practical tablet - and the current deal makes it exceptionally affordable. Until 19...

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Fidji Simo leaves OpenAI’s ChatGPT apps role to become a part-time adviser

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

Living with a chronic illness for years, Fidji Simo - CEO of OpenAI’s apps (including ChatGPT) - is leaving her...

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Black Friday on AliExpress: Honor Magic V2 drops to €532 with code FRBF80

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

On AliExpress for Singles Day, the Honor Magic V2 had already seen an unprecedented discount, dropping to €589. For Black...

Young man with backpack sitting on a rock, using a smartphone, with a mountainous landscape and camper van in the background.

Starlink mobile satellite internet: satellite connectivity in your pocket

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

The pub went quiet for a heartbeat when the signal dropped. Four people paused mid-scroll with their phones raised, the...

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Valve unveils a new Steam Machine in 2025 to take on PS5 and Xbox Series

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

Valve has just announced a new Steam Machine - a console/PC designed to go head-to-head with the PS5 and Xbox...

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Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft review: colour e‑ink at a premium price

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

It took six months for Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft to make the trip across the Atlantic. Released in the United...

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Black Friday: DJI Mini 4 Pro RC-N2 at 599 euros on Amazon

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

The Mini 5 Pro may have arrived a few weeks ago, but that still doesn’t explain why the DJI Mini...

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France Identité: add your driving licence to your smartphone in France

Harriet L. Whitmore • August 21, 2026

Not everyone is aware of this option. To be clear from the outset: in France, it is now possible to...