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They don’t make Olympic video games like they used to – which might be for the best

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The Olympic Games have kicked off. Torched off? Started? Whatever. Athletes will battle for medals and honour, their escapades making heads spin as we mere mortals watch. And we’ll also be watching the Phryges, wondering how 1990s platform game rejects managed to get a plush gig as mascots at the world’s biggest ...

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I used EA Sports UFC 5 to predict the winners and losers at UFC 304

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UFC 304 is here. The event, hosted in Manchester UK, is set to be a bonafide slobber knocker for global fans of roundhouse kicks to the face and ligament ripping submissions. Some of the sport’s major championships are on the line inside the octagon, with a line-up that features Leon Edwards, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ ...

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How 5G phones mean you can watch athletes sail down the River Seine during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

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Tonight’s Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony is going to be rather different. It’s the first such event to not be held in a stadium. But with events taking place along a 6km stretch of the River Seine and with 10,500 athletes and huge numbers of boats involved, there’s a problem – how do you get close up enough to ...

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BurgerTime Quarter Arcade might be Numskull’s tastiest retro cabinet yet

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Before the days of ‘health and safety gone mad’, fast food orders were made by chefs stomping on giant ingredients, all while being pursued up and down ladders by hostile fried eggs and sausages. At least, that’s how classic 1982 arcade cab BurgerTime depicts what chefs get up to in the kitchen. And now it’s being ...

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You won’t believe how good Loewe’s latest TV sounds

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Looking to build out your home cinema on a budget? Finding a TV with a built-in speaker is a great way to do this. And Loewe’s latest TV might be the perfect option. The We.See LCD TV comes with a fully-fledge 60W front-facing soundbar built-in, so you won’t believe how good this screen sounds. Read more: Best 4K TV ...

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The next Nest could be the smartest thermostat you’ll find

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While there are plenty of smart thermostats to choose from, the Nest devices are probably the best. They’re inherently the cleverest, thanks to the learning element. And the next one could be the smartest thermostat you’ll find. Thanks to an FCC filing and Twitter tipster Arsène Lupin, we’ve got a sneak peek at the ...

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Sonos apologizes for the worst app update in history

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Sonos’ CEO has written a full apology after the botched rollout of its revamped app for its wireless speaker system. The company, which also announced its Sonos Ace headphones last month, detailed the app in late April and rolled it out on 7 May. But it was clear from the outset there were problems. “We know that too ...

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The new Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 GMT is all the watch you’ll ever need

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All the way back in 2019, I got my first Christopher Ward watch – the C60 Trident GMT. It was reliable, beautiful, and practical, with build quality that belied its affordable price tag. Now, the British watch brand is bringing back everyone’s favourite complication with the C60 Trident Pro 300 GMT. Available in three ...

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This huge LG monitor can replace your whole computer

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We’re no stranger to smart monitors. They’re some of the best monitors kicking about, and let you turn your work screen into an entertainment panel when you clock out. But LG’s latest MyView Smart Monitor goes a step further. It wants to replace your entire computer. That’s a bold ambition, I know. But I think it ...

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Are these the best-value noise-cancelling headphones ever?

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On the look-out for a set of the most popular wireless headphones? And you’ll pay even more if you want noise-cancelling cans. But these might be the best-value option kicking around. JLab has released its first premium headphones, called the JBuds Lux. They’re a set of over-ears with 70 hours of battery, spatial ...

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Here’s why iRobot’s Roomba Combo 10 is the most advanced robot vac ever

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Boring as it must make me, I love a robot vac. And one with a mop is even better. They’re one of my favourite devices to clean my home. My first robot vac was a Roomba, and iRobot (the brand behind it) was one of the very first to even make the devices. But Roombas are very well known for bumping into things. But no ...

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This moped is the closest you can get to (safely) riding a rocket

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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m not a huge cyclist. But if I ever were to hop on a bike, I’d want it to be an electric bike. Or better yet, a motorbike. And I think I might have found the perfect choice for me. This moped is the closest you can get to (safely) riding a rocket. It’s got a design unlike ...

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