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- I’ve been running iOS 26 since the summer, and one feature alone makes the upgrade worth iton 17 September 2025 at 09:00
iOS 26 brings a lot of features from a new interface to improvements to existing apps. But it's Call Screening in the Phone app that will change how you use your iPhone for the better.
- Forget Spotify Lossless — I recommend these portable music players for hi-res streaming insteadon 17 September 2025 at 08:29
Spotify Lossless and the multitude of other hi-res streamers are great — but if you want really great-sounding music, then your best bet should be an audio player filled with FLACs.
- 5 midweek chores that save my sanity and prevent weekend chaosby camilla.sharman@futurenet.com (Camilla Sharman) on 17 September 2025 at 08:00
Cut your weekend cleaning chores with these 5 tasks I do mid-week.
- Early Prime Big Deal Days finds under $25 — shop YETI, Legos, Apple and moreon 17 September 2025 at 07:30
Amazon just announced Prime Big Deal Days. Shop my favorite early deals right now.
- 5 new to Paramount Plus movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoeson 17 September 2025 at 07:15
Our guide to the five critically acclaimed new to Paramount Plus movies that just got added to the streaming service in September 2025.
- Meta Connect 2025 may reveal a new VR headset, but not the one you think — and I can't wait for iton 17 September 2025 at 07:00
Meta Connect 2025 is set to reveal all-new smart glasses, and while a Quest 4 may not show up, Asus ROG may have a surprise VR headset I've been waiting for. Here's what you need to know.
- LG G5 vs Sony A95L: Which OLED TV is best for cinema?by michael.desjardin@futurenet.com (Michael Desjardin) on 17 September 2025 at 06:45
The Sony A95L and the LG G5 are not just two of the best 4K OLED TVs you can buy, they're among the best TVs ever made. Here's how their performance and features compare.
- I used Google's Nano Banana to try a bunch of different hairstyles — and the results blew me awayby kaycee.hill@futurenet.com (Kaycee Hill) on 17 September 2025 at 06:30
I tested Gemini’s Nano Banana AI editing tool to preview seven hairstyles, from bold colors to classic cuts — with some surprisingly convincing results.
- ‘Slow Horses’ books: How to read the spy thriller book series in orderon 17 September 2025 at 06:15
Want to read the 'Slow Horses' books that inspired Apple TV Plus' beloved spy thriller series? Here are all the books in Mick Herron's spy series.
- I have serious concerns about the iPhone Air's design — and these accessories are only making that worseby tom.pritchard@futurenet.com (Tom Pritchard) on 17 September 2025 at 06:00
The iPhone Air is unlike any iPhone we've seen before, but I have some concerns that are being amplified by the presence of two key accessories.
- I'm a smart home skeptic, but after switching to this AI refrigerator I'm never looking backby millie.fender@futurenet.com (Millie Fender) on 17 September 2025 at 05:45
Samsung's Bespoke 23 cu. ft. Counter Depth 4-Door French Door Refrigerator has it all: AI cooling, ample capacity, and app controls.
- I spoke to fitness and nutrition experts about avoiding winter slumps — here’s the 3 things you need to knowby jessica.downey@futurenet.com (Jessica Downey) on 17 September 2025 at 05:30
Before the drop in temperature and shorter days derail your goals, I spoke to a fitness trainer and nutritionist for their best advice on staying motivated through the colder months.
- I tested ChatGPT vs Claude with 7 personal productivity tests — here’s the clear winneron 17 September 2025 at 05:15
I put Claude and ChatGPT through a series of 7 prompts to determine which one is the most useful personal productivity assistant.
- Apple Watch 11 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch SE 3 — which one should you buy?by dan.bracaglia@futurenet.com (Dan Bracaglia) on 17 September 2025 at 05:00
Here's how the Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE 3 compare across seven categories, including price, design, battery and features.
- Windows 10 support ends in less than 30 days — here are the options for PC owners right nowby jeff.parsons@futurenet.com (Jeff Parsons) on 17 September 2025 at 04:30
Microsoft has published a 30-day reminder to all Windows 10 users that end of life is coming for the aging OS. Here are your options.
- I updated to iOS 26 on day 1, and these are the 5 new features that impressed me the mostby kaycee.hill@futurenet.com (Kaycee Hill) on 17 September 2025 at 04:15
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- I’m rewatching my favorite Robert Redford movie this week — and you’ve probably never seen itby rory.mellon@futurenet.com (Rory Mellon) on 17 September 2025 at 04:01
I've been reflecting on the best Robert Redford movies in light of the actor's passing, and I keep coming back to this incredible thriller.
- I tried the 'drunken monkey' hack for better sleep and it's not as bananas as it soundsby ruth.jones@futurenet.com (Ruth Jones) on 17 September 2025 at 03:00
The drunken monkey sleep method might sound like the strangest way to drift off, but this viral TikTok hack has surprising benefits.
- Google just took down 224 malicious apps with 38 million installs from the Play Store — how to stay safeby anthony.spadafora@futurenet.com (Anthony Spadafora) on 17 September 2025 at 02:22
Security researchers have uncovered a new global ad fraud campaign that used seemingly innocent Android apps for nefarious purposes.
- 6 CarPlay upgrades arriving with iOS 26 — what you need to knowby scott.younker@futurenet.com (Scott Younker) on 16 September 2025 at 22:00
CarPlay is getting a number of big updates thanks to iOS 26. Here's what's new.
- Intermittent fasting turned me from a night owl to an early birdon 16 September 2025 at 21:00
I asked an expert why eating dinner before 5pm for a month improved my sleep — here’s what she said
- Fake Meta suspension warnings used in new malware campaign — how to protect your devices and your databy amber.bouman@futurenet.com (Amber Bouman) on 16 September 2025 at 19:15
Hackers are using fake Meta suspension warnings in a new FileFix campaign to lure users into installing info-stealing malware on their own devices.
- Bring your PS5 controller everywhere with the latest update — here's what's newby scott.younker@futurenet.com (Scott Younker) on 16 September 2025 at 18:35
Sony has a new update that lets you pair your DualSense controller with more than just your PS5.
- I had a blast reviewing this RTX 5080 OLED gaming laptop, and now you can get one for $700 offby alex.wawro@futurenet.com (Alex Wawro) on 16 September 2025 at 17:53
Right now you can score a killer $700 off a new 16-inch gaming laptop packing a gorgeous OLED display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop graphics card. But act fast if you want it!
- 'Matlock' season 2 trailer teases more legal drama ahead for Kathy Bateson 16 September 2025 at 17:42
Along with Kathy Bates, the second season of hit CBS legal drama "Matlock" will feature Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall, Leah Lewis and David Del Rio
- The Xbox PC app now gives you access to all your Windows games — launch titles from Steam, Epic Games and moreby tony.polanco@futurenet.com (Tony Polanco) on 16 September 2025 at 17:36
You can now launch Steam games and titles from other launchers in the Xbox PC app. Here's how it works.
- These are the only 3 gadgets I bought when I became a dad — and one's less than $30by Nick.Pino@futurenet.com (Nick Pino) on 16 September 2025 at 17:28
If you want to save yourself a boatload of time and worry, these are the three well-reviewed gadgets I recommend you pick up for help with your newborn.
- Epic New Balance sale live from $25 — get fall-ready with these sneaker and apparel dealson 16 September 2025 at 16:53
Here's the best deals in the New Balance sale that I'd recommend shopping right now — starting from just $25.
- I did yoga for 15 minutes every night before bed for a month — here's how it transformed my sleepby ashley.thieme@futurenet.com (Ashley Thieme) on 16 September 2025 at 16:22
I have been trying a 15-minute yoga routine before bed, and now I’m falling asleep earlier.
- Memory foam mattress face-off: I tested the Nectar Premier and the Plank Firm but there's a clear winnerby ruth.jones@futurenet.com (Ruth Jones) on 16 September 2025 at 16:07
The Nectar Premier and Plank Firm are two of our highest rated mattresses. I pit them head to head in this memory foam mattress face-off.