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John Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over 20 years experience in AV, and has previously been on staff at Digital Trends and Reviewed. In what could be fortuitous timing for hearing aid users, Anker announced its first over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids at IFA 2026.
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After introducing the Thus processing chip in April and releasing it with the Liberty 5 Pro series earbuds, Soundcore is bringing it to more audio products. The Thus chip is behind the best call quality I’ve ever heard from a pair of earbuds or headphones, virtually eliminating ambient sounds
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Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Anker’s aptly named Sleep Speaker promises to track and enhance sleep without a wearable. It uses millimeter-wave radar
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Acer showcased the Acer SFF RTX Spark design for a compact desktop powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip at Acer’s next@Acer global press conference on September 2 during IFA 2026. NVIDIA RTX Spark redefines personal computing, combining personal agents, advanced content creation and high-performance gaming in a
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Electric scooters are increasingly becoming an essential mode of urban transportation worldwide and a key component of low-carbon living. During the next@acer global press conference in Berlin, Germany, Acer announced its all-new Predator ES Thunder Pro e-scooter, delivering powerful performance, advanced safety technology, and smart connectivity features to deliver
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* Watch Fremantle vs Hawthorn FREE on 7Plus (Australia) * Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) * Fremantle vs Hawthorn kick-off: Thu, Sep 3 at 5.10am ET / 11.10am BST / 8:10pm AEST Minor premiers Fremantle's bid to win that elusive first flag continues with a home clash against
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I shouldn't have had any doubts about Guy Ritchie's ability to deliver a stonking follow-up — The Gentlemen season 2 is up there with the best TV that Netflix has to offer. It's more of what we want, but the shock factor is now off
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Spoilers for The Gentlemen season 2 ahead. If you weren't expecting The Gentlemen season 2 to return to Netflix with a bit of bite, then what were you thinking? Eddie (Theo James) is back, and he's on a heroic journey to transform from a domesticated cat
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At IFA 2026, Packard Bell, under the Acer Group, marks its 100th anniversary with a full relaunch: a new visual identity, a “Tech it easy” philosophy, and a new collection of products, led by the 14.5-inch DotBook laptop, arriving in European retail starting from Q4 2026. Founded in 1926
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They had more access than the average Joe, and IT didn't track what needed to be cut off PWNED Welcome back to PWNED, where we talk about organizations that are independently self-owned. This week’s tale of toxic tech involves a disgruntled ex-employee who had the means and
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Acer today announced two new thin-and-light laptops that expand possibilities for portable performance: the ultralight Acer Swift Blade 14 and the Acer Swift Air 16, both running on Windows 11. Acer Swift Blade 14: 799 g Laptop for Mobile Productivity Weighing only 799 g and as thin as 12.9
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Acer today announced two new mainstream computing solutions for gamers, creators, and beyond. The lineup was announced at the next@Acer global press conference during IFA 2026. Aspire G 3D 16 Laptop: Immersive 3D Experiences for Creating, Gaming, and Productivity The 16-inch Aspire G 3D 16 (AG3D16-81M) laptop brings immersive
