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Don't buy the Oura Ring 5 this Prime Day — get these deals instead

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 13:00

One ring to rule them all? Hardly. Even though the Oura Ring 5 shot to the top of our smart ring recommendations when it arrived earlier this year, I wouldn't recommend you buy it in the Amazon Prime Day, or Big Deal Days, sales. Why? Because it doesn't have any discounts in the US or UK, making it tough to recommend.

Other smart rings on Amazon, although perhaps not quite as technically brilliant, offer better value for money overall than the Oura Ring 5 at full price. I've found a pair of deals — one in the US, one in the UK — that are worth consideration over the Oura Ring 5.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

In the US, the RingConn Gen 2 Air is available for $159.20 (was $199) at Amazon. The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a smart ring with no subscription to speak of (making it even better value compared to the Oura) which was still good enough to be called 'the perfect entry-level smart ring' in our review, netting four stars. It does most of what you want without some of the Oura's smarts, but at less than half the price.

In the UK, we're seeing huge discounts on the Oura Ring 4, with the Oura Ring 4 Black and Silver models discounted to just £199 (was £349) at Amazon. That's a huge 43% off and although it's last year's model, it was good enough to get 4.5 stars in our review and be named our health and fitness device of the year in 2025.

Check out both deals in full below.

Today's best smart ring deals

The RingConn Gen 2 Air was called the 'perfect' smart ring for people new to health tracking in our review, netting four stars. It tracks sleep, heart rate, steps, blood oxygen, workouts and more, and in our reviewer's word, 'you’re not missing out on any essential tracking tools beyond sleep apnea and more sophisticated fitness tracking'.

Read our full RingConn Gen 2 Air reviewView Deal

Save a massive 43% on the Oura Ring 4, our health and fitness device of last year. Although you need a basically mandatory subscription to use it, it is an amazing service and the discount means you could buy a year's subscription to the Oura app and still come out better off than buying a Ring 5.

Read our full Oura Ring 4 reviewView Deal

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Prime Day is the best time to grab a Fire TV Stick, and there's up to 67% off the entire lineup right now

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 13:00

Amazon's dropping big discounts across the Fire TV range for Prime Day, saving you up to 67% on Fire TV Stick devices. In the US, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is just $17.99 (was $49.99), while UK shoppers can pick up the Fire TV Stick HD (newest gen) for £19.99 (was £59.99), saving 67%.

•Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale US
•Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale UK

The discounts are available across the Fire TV Stick range, from the budget-friendly Fire TV Stick 4K Select to the range-topping Fire TV Stick Max.

We'd recommend looking at all of the offers here, not just the very cheapest or the biggest discount. That's because there are some crucial differences between Fire TV models. For example, if you want the most cinematic experience with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos, the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus or Max are the ones to buy.

Need some help? We've explained the differences between the Fire TV 4K Select and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max here.

Here are our picks of the Fire TV Stick 4K Prime Day deals, with the US ones listed first and the UK ones immediately afterwards.

Today's best US Fire TV Stick deals

Fire TV Stick HD (newest model): was $39.99 now $15.99
The Fire TV Stick HD is cheap and cheerful, and this version is the fastest HD streaming stick that Amazon has ever made. It delivers full HD resolution and supports Wi-Fi 6 for smooth streaming, and it comes with the full Fire TV Experience with personalized recommendations from Alexa+. Its tiny size makes it a good option for travelling too: it's powered by your TV's USB port so it doesn't need a dedicated power adapter.View Deal

Fire TV Stick 4K Select: was $49.99 now $17.99
With a whopping 64% off the usual list price this is one of the deepest Fire TV Stick discounts we've seen. 4K streaming for under 20 dollars is incredible value, although it's worth noting that this model doesn't have Dolby Atmos or Dolby Vision support: you need the Plus or Max for that. But if that's not an issue this is a really good deal on an AI-powered 4K streamer with HDR10+ and all the key streaming apps.View Deal

Optimized for 4K TVs, the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is currently discounted by 37%. This is a really good one for gamers, because you can connect your Xbox Game Pass account and Xbox controller to stream big-name titles via the cloud. There's also support for Amazon's own Luna gaming service. The Plus also gives you Alexa+, AI-powered suggestions, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.View Deal

Fire TV Stick 4K Max (newest model): was $84.99 now $44.99
With 44% off, the Fire TV flagship is a very tempting buy. It's the fastest, most powerful model in the range, with Wi-Fi 6E, Xbox and Luna gaming, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, the Fire TV Ambient Experience to turn your TV into an art gallery and 16GB of storage for apps, games and downloads. View Deal

More Prime Day deals in the USToday's best Fire TV Stick 4K deals in the UK

Fire TV Stick HD (newest gen): was £59.99 now £19.99
With a whopping 67% off the usual RRP, this is the cheapest Fire TV Stick 4K in the Prime Day deals and it's an excellent way to add streaming to any HD TV. If you don't need 4K there's no need to buy a more advanced model: this one has Wi-Fi 6 for smooth streaming, the latest Fire TV Experience, all the key apps and easy connection via your TV's USB and HDMI ports. The included Alexa Remote can control not just your Fire TV Stick but your TV and soundbar too.View Deal

Here's another huge discount: 66% off the Fire TV Stick 4K Select. It takes the key features of the Fire TV Stick HD and upgrades it to 4K picture resolution with HDR 10+. You get the same Fire TV Experience along with all the key streaming apps, easy connection and Alexa voice search.View Deal

Fire TV Stick 4K Plus: was £79.99 now £34.99
We've upgraded from HD to 4K; the Plus adds Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos and cloud gaming from Amazon's own Luna service and Xbox Game Pass (subscription and controller required). That makes this a really good option for gaming, not least because with Game Pass you're getting Xbox gaming without having to spend £400-plus on an Xbox.View Deal

Fire TV Stick 4K Max (newest gen): was £99.99 now £46.99
The Max is the most powerful Fire TV Stick, but at a smidgen under £100 it was a tough sell compared to the much more affordable Fire TV models. But this Prime Day deal takes it under the £50 mark, so it's only £12 more expensive than the Plus. It ups the Wi-Fi from 6 to 6E, turns your TV into an art gallery with the Fire TV Ambient Experience and once again delivers Game Pass and Luna gaming, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR.View Deal

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TCL's cut-price epaper-like phones and tablets are a dream for any comic book fan!

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 12:00

Ever since I saw TCL's NXTPAPER-toting phones and tablets at MWC in Barcelona earlier this year, I've been a bit obsessed, so it's great to see that as part of the Amazon Big Deals Days event, TCL has not just cut the price of some of its best products, but it's also throwing in some handy freebies as well.

Some of the standout deals are the TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER Paper Tablet which is 25% off and now $449.99 at Amazon (was $599.99). There's also the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet, which has had a 38% price cut, now $227.98 (was $369.99).

TCL has confirmed to me that every NXTPAPER tablet comes with a free stylus and flip case, making them even better value.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

TCL is also offering discounts on its smartphones, with the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro now $259.99 (down from $329.99). In my review of the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro, I was very impressed with the performance of this budget phone, and the 6.9-inch epaper-like NXTPAPER 4.0 display looked fantastic, and made reading ebooks and digital comics a joy.

As with the phone, TCL's NXTPAPER tablets also feature the same display technology, and because the paper-like screen offers vibrant colors, these devices are particularly great for reading comics on. The TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER Paper Tablet is also designed to be great for note taking, especially thanks to the included stylus, so for any comic book fan looking for a new tablet or smartphone that can double as an ebook reader, you'll definitely want to check out these deals.

Today's best TCL Amazon Big Deal Days offers

The TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER Paper Tablet has been designed for note taking, with a large 11.5-inch touchscreen with a fast and responsive 120Hz refresh rate. The included T-Pen Pro stylus feels great when writing on the screen, and built-in AI tools can turn handwritten notes and audio recordings into editable text, and can generate summaries to help with your studies. The screen supports 16.7 million colors, so you can enjoy ebooks and digital comics, and it's great for artists to doodle on as well.View Deal

NXTPAPER 14 Android Tablet: was $469.99 now $329.99
The large 14.3-inch color paper-like screen makes this a great choice for comic book fans, and thanks to the blue light filter, it's comfortable to use even late at night. It has a large battery, and the NXTPAPER display is particularly power-efficient, which means this is a tablet that can last you a long time between charges, and the included stylus means it's great for students as well.View Deal

NXTPAPER 11 Plus: was $369.99 now $227.98
This is another hefty discount on TCL's 11.5-inch tablet, with the latest NXTPAPER 4.0 display technology, so colors are more vibrant, and you can quickly switch between three modes - Regular, Ink Paper Mode, and Color Paper Mode. It also has several AI tools for turning your notes into editable text, getting information from the internet, and more.View Deal

Tab A1 Plus NXTPAPER: was $399.99 now $259.99
As with TCL's other NXTPAPER devices, this 12.2-inch tablet is great for reading ebooks and comics on, and the 120Hz refresh rate means using apps and scrolling the internet feels fast and fluid, and the paper-like display makes reading comfortable.View Deal

I really liked the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro when I reviewed it for TechRadar earlier this year, and thanks to this $70 price cut, I think it's even more impressive. For such budget smartphone, it offers decent performance, but the standout is its NXTPAPER 4.0 screen which makes websites and comics look fantastic, and means you can use this phone at any hour without straining your eyes.View Deal

If you like the look of the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro, but want more storage space, then this version with 512GB (compared to the cheaper 128GB model above) is well worth getting, especially as it has a larger $110 price cut, which narrows the gap between models of the 70 Pro.View Deal

60 Xe NXTPAPER 5G: was $249.99 now $169.99
The previous generation of TCL's smartphones are also on sale at Amazon, and this is a particularly good deal if you don't mind missing out on cutting-edge tech. For $170, you get a 5G-capable smartphone with a large 6.8-inch 120Hz display that again offers paper-like reading comfort thanks to NXTPAPER 3.0.View Deal

Categories: Technology

Garmin's new Approach S72 golf watch looks great, but I was hoping for a new Marq

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 11:38

Garmin has announced a brand-new golf watch to join its lineup, the Approach S72, and while it looks like an excellent watch already in terms of form and features, it's simply not the one I was really hoping would be revealed.

I'd long been anticipating the next Garmin to join our best golf watches list, so my hype levels were elevated, and looking into the pattern of releases, I had really high hopes for one model in particular: the MARQ Golfer Gen 3.

Don't get me wrong, I will absolutely be all over the Approach S72 — I reviewed the Approach S70 and really enjoyed it, and am sure the S72 will eclipse it and provide a really excellent golf experience. Garmin simply doesn't miss when it comes to golf wearables and tech.

It quadruples the memory over its S70 sibling, for starters, but I also love the sound of mixing golf and biometric data to understand a round of golf more.

There are two features that I'm also really keen on. First is the Swing metrics feature, which will offer golfers insights into their swings such as hand speed, backswing length, wrist rotation and more. Second is the Driving Range activity profile, which will give me information like my tendencies and habits on the range but also log it as a workout, working toward my fitness goals. These are definitely welcome and help to make a device that can be your golfing companion both in training and on the course.

The cherry on top is that it does look like a more lifestyle-friendly timepiece too, which is very welcome.

The addition of a flashlight, a speaker, and a microphone also gives it new functionality and day-to-day usage, which is definitely a plus. The shift from a rubber to a ComfortFit material strap is something I'm personally less keen on, though I can get the attraction if you're also going to be wearing it for running, in the gym, or other workouts — which you can, of course, because it'll make use of Garmin's excellent general fitness functions too.

But it just won't be that mega-premium, everything-turned-up-to-11 kind of wearable that the Garmin MARQ Golfer (Gen 2) was for me. And that's what I really want the MARQ Golfer (Gen 3) to be — a hero piece.

The premium golf watch to rule them all

(Image credit: Future/Rob Dwiar)

The Garmin MARQ Golfer (Gen 2) left such an impression on me when I reviewed it that I was sad to send it back. It's a complete package of a golf watch and — at least when I reviewed it last year — it was easily the most lifestyle-focused watch in the golf lineup.

It had all the features Garmin offered in golf at the time — although I really do wish Garmin would stop locking a lot of the coolest and most helpful features behind the Connect+ subscription, something it continues to be guilty of even with the new S72 — all displayed on a wonderful, punchy screen, and it was easy to navigate with intuitive controls. I even remember just using the screen for any function being a joy; it was that good.

And with that watch first releasing in late 2022, and with the S50 and S44 golf watches arriving earlier this year, I pinned my hopes on the next launch being the Gen 3. The time felt right for a new premium watch, encapsulating everything that Garmin has advanced and developed in the past few years, to be released and offer a new premium package to strive for. Heck, even the existing Gen 2 has seen price cuts, and that watch's availability is starting to wane, giving my prediction extra weight. But it wasn't to be, and my wait continues.

In reality, I don't think the Approach S72 will be anything to be disappointed about; of course it won't — but it's just not going to be quite the dizzying heights of what I will have to continue imagining the Gen 3 of the MARQ Golfer will be.

While I wait for the Gen 3, I'll just be over here, swapping out the ComfortFit fabric strap on the S72 with a nice leather one to get that MARQ feel.

The Garmin Approach S70 is available to order on October 9 and will cost $799.99 / £699.99 for the 47mm variant, with a smaller 43mm variant also available.

Categories: Technology

Garmin just launched two new smartwatches, including the Enduro 4

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 10:42
  • Garmin has launched the Enduro 4 with 90 days of battery life
  • The Approach 72 also lands with dedicated features for golfers
  • If you’re after a bargain, the Fenix 8 might be a better option

Garmin has just released two new contenders for our best Garmin watches list: the Enduro 4, an update to its popular line of high-performance, battery-first smartwatches, and a new Approach S72 golf watch that is intended to help people “better understand their whole game,” according to Garmin.

The Enduro 4 uses a 1.4-inch MIP display to provide up to 90 days of battery life, which Garmin says makes it the company’s “longest-lasting GPS smartwatch.” There’s a new ComfortFit fabric band replacing the older nylon hook-and-loop style on the Enduro 3.

Dedicated power modes are on board to extend accuracy or battery life, with grade-adjusted pace-based workout targets and the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro's new Epic and Stamina features to help you better understand your endurance. Otherwise, it's very similar to the old Enduro 3, right down to the weight (57g) and materials (Power Sapphire lens, titanium bezel, polymer shell).

As for the Garmin Approach S72, it looks like an upgrade over the older, excellent Garmin Approach S70. It comes with 'golf biometric data' that allow you to analyze your performance on the green through your heart rate, matching it to key moments during your game.

You can also make phone calls, use voice commands, and get up to 20 hours of battery life (or up to 16 days with GPS switched off).

Enduro 4 vs Fenix 9 Pro

(Image credit: Garmin)

Garmin has priced the Approach S72 at $ $799.99 / £699.99 / €799.99, while the Enduro 4 will set you back $899.99 / £799.99 / €899.99. The cost of the latter is interesting because it’s $200 shy of the Fenix 9 Pro, one of Garmin’s most capable (and most expensive) smartwatches.

If you opt for the Enduro 4, there are a few things you miss out on from the Fenix 9 Pro. That includes a 3,000-nit AMOLED display, the titanium case, a built-in speaker/microphone combination, and double the internal storage.

However, the Enduro 4 has a few benefits of its own, notably relating to battery life: you’ll get up to 90 days of juice in smartwatch mode or up to 320 hours in activity mode, compared to up to 10 days with the Fenix 9 Pro. The Enduro 4 also boasts solar charging to keep itself topped up.

While the Enduro 4 is a little cheaper than the Fenix 9 Pro, whichever one you go for depends on your needs. The former focuses squarely on long-lived battery performance, while the latter is more of a high-end all-rounder for people who need the best of everything.

Today's best Garmin deals

In the US and UK, it's Amazon Prime Day, or Amazon Big Deal Days, and there are plenty of deals on top Garmins to be found.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

In the US, the Garmin Fenix 8 (47mm) in Black is currently available at Amazon for $729.99 (was $999.99) a saving of 27% off the RRP. We'd expect prices to start falling on the Fenix 8 now the 9 is out, but this is a great deal by any metric.

In the UK? The same Garmin Fenix 8 47mm model is available at Amazon for £595.96 (was £699.99) saving you a cool £105. Check out both deals in full below.

Fenix 8 (47mm) Black: was $999.99 now $729.99
Save $270 on the Garmin Fenix 8, one of the best multisport watches on shelves at the moment. Garmin's powerful AMOLED screen, an LED torch, rugged titanium bezel, dive mode, full-color topographical maps... it's got enough for any adventurer, and it's also got a golf mode. View Deal

Fenix 8 (47mm) Black: was £699.99 now £595.96
Garmin's excellent adventure watch in its middle size gets a cool £104 discount. I've used this particular model and it's excellent — at this price, it's approaching the now-outdated Garmin Epix Pro and Fenix 7, and offers better value and software support. A great deal. View Deal

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There's a huge 4K Blu-ray sale for Amazon Prime Day — here are 9 discs I've tested and would buy

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 10:42

As a 4K Blu-ray fan, I'm excited to see some strong discounts popping up as part of the Amazon Prime Day sale. There are tons of disc deals to choose from, and just in case you need help choosing, I've picked my nine top picks below.

If you want bold colors, you can't go wrong with Speed Racer. Its cartoonish color palette generates some vibrant tones that explode on the right display (the kind you'd find on one of the best OLED TVs). The Sound of Music also boasts some vivid colors, which are equally lifelike and natural. This 4K breathes new life into the now-60-year-old movie.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

Surprisingly, Edward Scissorhands produces some seriously dynamic colors, shown in the gaudy exterior of the houses in the neighborhood, as well as the 1950s-esque costumes of the locals. Another visual feast is Tron: Legacy. On 4K, the slick graphics and neon-like colors highlight how good a 4K disc this is. And of course, there's the stellar Daft Punk soundtrack, presented in Dolby Atmos.

There are plenty of options if you're looking for discs that'll let your sound system flex its muscles. Superman (2025) utilizes Dolby Atmos' object-based sound and height channels during Superman's flight sequences, and as a result they sound superb. F1: The Movie generates plenty of low-end that'll test the limits of your subwoofer, along with any sound movement and directionality during race scenes.

For something completely different, The Wild Robot renders the sounds of nature with true-to-life clarity. Snapping twigs, wind and rain, calling animals: The Wild Robot's Dolby Atmos soundtrack is superb. Plus, it looks gorgeous with its hand-drawn / painted style of animation.

Finally, Tombstone and Minority Report use DTS-HD 5.1 MA soundtracks, and prove that you don't necessarily need Dolby Atmos for high-quality sound. Tombstone's gunfights will show off the mapping of your surround speakers, while Minority Report will have you thinking you do have height channels.

Check out Amazon's 4K Blu-ray deals for the full range of discs on offer.

My 9 picks from Amazon's 4K Blu-ray sale

Warner Bros Speed Racer 4K Blu-ray

Walt Disney The Sound of Music (60th Anniversary) 4K Blu-ray

20th Century Studios Edward Scissorhands 4K Blu-ray

Warner Bros Superman (2025) 4K Blu-ray

Walt Disney Tombstone 4K Blu-ray

Universal Pictures The Wild Robot 4K Blu-ray

Warner Bros F1 the Movie 4K Blu-ray

Walt Disney Tron Legacy 4K Blu-ray

20th Century Studios Minority Report 4K Blu-ray

More kit for your setup

Need some other new gear? We've got our top picks of the best 4K Blu-ray players as well as some of today's best TV deals.

B6E 65-inch 4K OLED TV (2026): was £1199 now £999
The LG B6E offers an affordable way into OLED without sacrificing on key features or performance. It delivers crisp, colorful and contrast-rich picture quality and is perfect for gaming with four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K 120Hz, full VRR, Dolby Vision and ALLM. This deal at Amazon takes the 65-inch down to a record-low £999 for Prime Day: an excellent price for a 2026 OLED at this size. View Deal

C5 48-inch 4K OLED TV (2025): was £999 now £819
One of 2025's very best TVs, the LG C5 is the total package. Showcasing awesome picture quality and carrying every feature you could need, especially for gaming, the C5 is a tough TV to beat in terms of value. While stock of the C5 continues to thin out, the 48-inch model is available at Crampton & Moore for £799. We've seen the price fluctuate a couple of times, so check out PRC Direct if it goes back up again.

LG C5 48-inch: was £999 now £819 at PRC DirectView Deal

Bravia 7 II 55-inch 4K True RGB TV (2026): was £1999 now £1649
Outperforming its 'mid-range' moniker, the Bravia 7 II delivers strong contrast with OLED-level blacks, stunning colors and solid built-in sound. It's also great for gaming, with a near-full set of features. The 55-inch model is available for £1649 at Sevenoaks, which is still a premium, but this is a very good TV. View Deal

S99H 55-inch 4K OLED TV: was £2299 now £1849
The Samsung S99H is another top-notch flagship OLED. It delivers amazing picture quality with deep black tones, dynamic colors and crisp textures. It's also excellent for gaming. This deal from Richer Sounds knocks the 55-inch down to £1,849, which is a staggeringly good price for a flagship model this early into its life. View Deal

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I use this affordable Switch 2 controller instead of the Pro Controller, because of a key feature that Nintendo's option lacks — here's why I think it's the better buy right now

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 10:15

If you're a Nintendo Switch 2 player and want a great wireless controller that comes at an easy-to-stomach price, then the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller is a great option. Despite already being an affordable option, though, it just got even cheaper, making it a must-buy for gamers on a budget.

The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller is just £24.97 (was £49.99) at Amazon, meaning you can score 50% off in the Amazon Prime Day Big Deal Days sale.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

In the US? Fear not. You can also score a discount, with the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller available for $51.99 (was $64.99) over at Best Buy.

At these prices, this controller is an absolute steal. It has drift-resistant TMR thumbsticks (something the official Switch 2 Pro Controller skips on), a strong 40-hour battery life, an enticing design, and an ergonomic lightweight feel. I use it every single day, whether I'm sinking countless hours into Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, racing my friends in Mario Kart World, or exploring the whimsical world of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book — and even after hundreds of hours of use, it continues to be a reliable option.

Want to know more about these sweet deals? Scroll on down for more details and to learn more about the features that Turtle Beach's controller has to offer.

Today's best Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller deal in the UK

Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2: was £49.99 now £24.97
If you're in the UK, you can score a mega 50% saving on this Switch 2 wireless controller from Turtle Beach. With frictionless TMR thumbsticks, excellent ergonomics, and a funky design, this is an amazing affordable option. This offer applies only to the Donkey Kong design, which just so happens to be my personal favorite — what a result!View Deal

Today's best Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller deal in the US

Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2: was $64.99 now $51.99
OK, the US deal isn't quite as big as the UK alternative, but a 20% saving is still nothing to sneer at. This wireless controller from Turtle Beach offers frictionless TMR thumbsticks, fantastic ergonomics, and plenty of battery life for long gaming sessions. This discount applies to the Black colorway only.View Deal

In my Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 review, I talked up its lengthy battery life, collection of fun designs, and lightweight feel — but one thing really sets it apart: the TMR thumsticks. These ensure strong responsiveness and precision, while also making stick drift less likely — a key reason to choose this model over the official Pro Controller.

More generally, the thumbsticks are textured an provide good grip, so you can be confident in your split-second decision making in-game. Pair that with a heavy discount, and this controller feels like a great buy right now.

It's worth noting that you'll have to make a few sacrifices with this controller. There's no rumble, no NFC for Amiibo, and it can't wake your console either. But if you just want a reliable and ergonomic Switch 2 controller that's available at a low price, then I think this model is well worth buying. I've seen no degradation in terms of performance or cosmetics after hundreds of hours of use, so why not snap it up today?

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Buy this 24GB Nvidia RTX 5080-class GPU and get a ‘free’ AI PC: Generous 19-year old US startup CEO ‘happy to pass on our savings to the customer’ as he raises $11M from Andreessen Horowitz and others

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 10:05

Ghost, a new US startup, has launched Core, a personal AI computer to run LLMs locally and will compete directly with Nvidia and AMD. What makes it noteworthy is the fact that they are selling it for $3,499.

This gets you a $3,200 Nvidia RTX Pro 4000 Blackwell SFF GPU with 24GB ECC RAM plus an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 64GB DDR5 SODIMM and a 1TB NVMe SSD, all enclosed in a gorgeous metal chassis worth at least $1,800. In other words, a desktop PC worth around $5,000 being sold at a deep discount.

Core goes against 64GB and 128GB versions of Nvidia’s DGX Spark (and a plethora of other similar Nvidia-based desktop workstation). The former will go on sale from October 23rd for $4,999 which explains the buzz around Ghost. How did an obscure entity managed to get parts for way less than the rest of the industry?

According to the site, the Ghost Core features an Nvidia RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM, 64GB DDR5 memory, and 1TB SSD. It runs a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 7600, and capable of 770 AI TOPS.

What is it?

Zain Javaid, the 19-year old CEO of Ghost, replying to a post on X.com that they “were able to lock down supply of this GPU when it was widely available and $1700 a couple months back. since then prices have doubled so for our next batch will probably need to raise prices. until then we’re happy to pass on our savings to the customer”.

Speaking to TechCrunch, after successfully raising $11 million from Andreessen Horowitz, Nova and a handful of A-list investors, Javaid dismissed the competition, saying “People sometimes give incumbents credit for having already built the product because they have the ingredients”.

Of course, this is a commodity play. Unlike a lot of rivals like say Framework, Ghost has assembled off the shelf parts into a nice package and layered its ‘own software layer, browser and filing system’, that is its IP. Whether or not this can be replicated remains to be seen although I can’t see rivals displaying the same level of generosity with heavily subsidized or at-cost hardware.

The first batch has, unsurprisingly, been sold out completely and will start shipping from October 31. The second batch is most likely to be sold at a much higher price (we don’t know how many parts have been sold) and for all purpose and intent, it has worked well as a viral marketing campaign, grabbing visibility on relevant news outlets and on Reddit. You can already register your interest for the next batch and reserve your Core with a fully refundable $499 deposit.

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Score a Prime Day deal on the entire rainbow of AeroPress coffee makers

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 10:00

Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to pick up a new coffee maker, and as TechRadar's resident coffee expert, I was delighted to see that there are huge discounts on AeroPress coffee makers in every single color right now.

An AeroPress is one of the quickest and easiest ways to prepare coffee, and you can tweak the brewing method to achieve different results — whether you want something easy-drinking like your favorite drip coffee, or an intense espresso-style shot. And whatever your brewing preferences, there's an AeroPress to match your kitchen, too. Personally I have the clear blue version, but every single shade is on offer, so the choice is yours.

You'll need to be an Amazon Prime member to get these deals, but you can sign up for a one-month free trial that will see you through the whole sale period.

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The ultimate Xbox controller has mechanical buttons, a built-in screen, and comes with a case and charging dock — it's also never been cheaper than now

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 09:48

The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra is the best Xbox controller I've ever tested, and it's now on sale for a new lowest-ever price of just £99 (was £179.99) at Amazon as part of Amazon Prime Day.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

That's not much more than the regular Xbox Wireless Controller, and that extra bit of cash nets you so many premium features. There's a customizable color OLED screen that you can use to check your phone notifications and adjust key settings like volume and control profiles. It's got tactical mechanical buttons and a mechanical D-pad too, as well as four remappable rear buttons and trigger locks for FPS players.

You don't even have to worry about durability. The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra uses drift-resistant Hall effect thumbsticks. It also comes bundled with a magnetic charging stand and durable carrying case.

Today's best Xbox controller deal

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra: was £179.99 now £99
This high-end Xbox pro controller has had its price slashed and is now the cheapest it's ever been in the UK. At this price, it offers unbeatable bang for your buck and is overflowing with high-end features like RGB lighting, a built-in screen, and mechanical buttons. This is the controller deal to beat right now.View Deal

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OM System PEN review: a classy, feature-packed rangefinder that's amazing value

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 09:30
OM System PEN: Two-minute review

Given the ongoing component shortages and price pressures, producing an affordable camera in 2026 is no mean feat — and that's exactly what OM System has achieved with the new PEN.

It has delivered the rangefinder-style mirrorless camera many PEN fans have been crying out for, and equipped it with in-body image stabilization, twin displays, a retro weather-proof design (IPX1-rated), and a range of fun computational photography modes — and kept the price to $1,000 / £850 / $AU1,800. Need a lens? The 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III kit (see below) is just $100 / £100 / AU$300 extra.

Beyond that kit lens, the OM PEN is part of the Micro Four Thirds system, with hundreds of lenses to choose, covering just about any situation, though any of these will add to the cost. I found it to be a great pairing with the low-cost Olympus 45mm f/1.8 for portraiture.

The OM System PEN can be purchased body-only, or as a kit with the new 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mark III lens — both camera and lens are splash proof. (Image credit: Tim Coleman)

There's little that's new here, mind you — we have the same 20.4MP CMOS sensor with 5-axis image stabilization as previous models, including the OM System OM-5 II, and the same 121-point hybrid phase-detection autofocus, with stripped back subject-detection options. The vari-angle touchscreen and 2.36m-dot EVF are borrowed from previous models, too.

However, the OM PEN remains utterly compelling because it's so much fun to shoot the everyday with, so easy on the eye, and kind on the wallet. Sure, the PEN could be better in various areas (some of the controls are particularly fiddly), but all is forgiven when you consider the overall package, and that price tag.

Having used the camera for several weeks (and made direct comparisons with the excellent Lumix 10 premium compact), I think the OM System PEN as an ideal starter camera for smartphone upgraders — and it's the best beginner camera for 2026 so far.

OM System PEN review: Price and release date

(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
  • Announced in September 2026
  • Costs $999.99 / £849 / AU$1,499 (body-only) or $1,099 / £949 / AU$1,799 with new 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III kit lens
  • Available in two colorways: all black, and black with silver trim

After years of rumors, OM System finally put its name on a successor for the Olympus PEN series of cameras. And like the OM-5 II before it, the OM System PEN is excellent value for money in an industry otherwise feeling the effects of component shortages and price hikes — where else can you find a new interchangeable-lens camera with a viewfinder and in-body image stabilization for less $1,000?

That price is for the body only, mind you, and if you're starting from scratch the best-value package is the camera with the new 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III zoom lens, and that costs $100 / £100 / AU$300 extra. The third-generation kit lens was announced alongside the camera, and gains a splash-proof design, matching the OM PEN camera.

The camera is available for preorder now in two colorways: black, and black with silver trim.

OM System PEN review: specsOM System PEN specs:

Type:

Mirrorless camera

Mount:

Micro Four Thirds

Sensor:

20.4MP (effective) MFT CMOS

Autofocus:

121-point hybrid phase detection, subject detection; cats, humans, dogs (stills only)

Continuous shooting:

Up to 30fps (electronic shutter), 5fps mechanical

Video:

4K up to 30fps, C4K 24fps, 8-bit, OM-Log400 profile

Viewfinder:

2.36M-dot OLED EVF

Screen:

3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04m-dots

Storage:

Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

Connectivity:

2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi, micro HDMI, USB-C, mic

Battery

BLS-7, rated to 410 shots

Dimensions:

125.8 x 74.5 x 43.3mm

Weight:

13.9oz / 393g (with card and battery included, 344g without)

OM System PEN review: DesignTim ColemanTim ColemanTim ColemanTim ColemanTim Coleman
  • Compact, IPX1-rated body that weighs just 13.9oz / 393g
  • Twin displays: 2.36m-dot EVF and 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen
  • USB-C charging, mic port and hotshoe

There's no shortage of OM System bodies, but the PEN is the first OM-branded rangefinder proper, with its 2.36m-dot EVF neatly tucked into the top-left corner of the compact, IPX1-rated retro body.

It's the same EVF that you'll find in the slightly pricier OM-5 Mark II — a camera that we awarded a 5-star rating, and which sits in top spot in TechRadar's best travel cameras guide.

The key difference between those two bodies is that the OM-5 Mark II has higher-rated weatherproofing, a pronounced viewfinder bump, and a larger grip — meaning it's better suited to inclement weather, outdoor photography, and use with larger lenses. The OM PEN is also a superb travel camera, but you'd typically use it on city breaks, for everyday and street photography with smaller lenses.

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It has the retro charm we've come to expect from Olympus / OM System bodies, and I particular liked the black and silver version I had for this review. It's equipped with a hotshoe for accessories such as an external flash (there's no built-in flash), a Mono / Color profile switch, a USB-C port for charging, micro HDMI, mic jack and a single SD card slot.

Most of the buttons are small and can be a little fiddly. I found accessing the computational photography a pain — you need to hold down the 'CP' button while rotating the top dial (that the shutter button is set within) to access the menu. Why not require just a press of the CP button to open the menu?

The on/off switch is poorly designed, too — good luck trying to land on the photography setting without skipping past it to the video mode. If you have moderately large hands like I do, the whole layout might feel a little fiddly. And I'm sure there are some retro camera fans who will be disappointed that there's no cable-release thread in the shutter button. All that being said, I still very much enjoyed using the PEN.

OM System PEN review: PerformanceThe Live ND computational photography mode in action, handheld. It has blurred the moving water here for a long exposure effect. Tim ColemanThe same photo but in a regular shooting mode.Tim ColemanI switched to the Mono mode using the front dial on the cameraTim ColemanAnd here's the regular standard color modeTim ColemanI used the High Res Shot mode which suits this stationary scene well, boosting the resolution from 20MP to 50MP, handheld. Note though that the leaves in front of the cabin swaying in the wind are blurred.Tim ColemanI used the Live ND computational photography mode to blur the movement of the geese and water, but needed to rest the camera on a wooden post to ensure detail in the tree remained sharpTim ColemanOne of my favorite black and white photos with the OM PENTim Coleman
  • 20.4MP CMOS sensor with 5-axis stabilization
  • BLS-7 battery with 410-shot CIPA rating
  • 121-point hybrid phase detection autofocus with subject tracking

A 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds sensor is nothing to get too excited about in and of itself when you consider the larger-sensor, higher-resolution alternatives that are available.

Computational photography modes can close the gap where there are drawbacks; addressing the fewer pixels and lesser dynamic range versus larger-sensor alternatives, though they don't work for every scenario. (I've included some examples, above.)

With 5.5EV image stabilization, the High Res Shot mode can be used handheld to increase resolution from 20MP to 50MP, though it won't work for scenes with movement in them. The same can be said for the HDR modes, which also work by combining several images captured sequentially together into one, and would otherwise have ghosting in them where there's movement in the scene during capture. For still scenes, HDR works perfectly well for increasing dynamic range.

As a starter camera, however, the level of detail this tried and tested sensor is able to capture is easily sufficient for travel and everyday photography. Add a decent lens — and there are hundreds to choose from, including the low-cost 45mm f/1.8 for portraiture — and you have the foundation for smartphone-beating images.

Here I've used the 45mm f/1.8 lens set to f/1.8 for shallow depth of field (out of focus background) so the subject stands out. Tim ColemanIn this portrait, I'm using the 14-42mm kit lens, and when set to 75mm the maximum aperture is f/5.3, meaning it can't blur the background as muchTim ColemanBack to the 45mm f/1.8. If it were me, I'd struggle with the PEN if the only lens I owned was the 14-42mm kit lensTim ColemanMore 45mm f/1.8 portraitsTim ColemanThis scene could have been shot with the 14-42mm, but again I opted for the 45mm lensTim Coleman

There's nothing wrong with OM System's 121-point hybrid phase-detection autofocus system, despite its stripped-back selection of subject-detection options that includes humans or animals (cats and dogs).

I've used other systems with a wider range of subject-detection modes, but for the most part you'd struggle to see a major difference in performance — when tracking birds, for example, I found the animal-detection autofocus to be sticky. There's not the same degree of complexity for face and eye detection, though — it's reliable, but you can't manually switch which eye the camera autofocuses on.

Battery life is decent, being rated at 410 shots, but video specs are fairly basic for 2026 — 4K up to 30fps / C4K up to 24fps, with a wide choice of color profiles including OM System's flat OM-Log400 profile, but just 8-bit color depth. The slow and quick mode unleashes up to 120fps slow-motion recording, or down to 1fps quick motion, but in 1080p only. Image stabilization works for video, though, which is a major draw for a camera at this price point.

I've used the 45mm f/1.8 lens to blur the background and focus on the foliage in the foregroundTim ColemanThe human detection autofocus works very wellTim ColemanTim ColemanHere's the 14-42mm lens at its widest focal lengthTim ColemanAnd then zoomed in fully. It's a decent 3x optical zoom rangeTim ColemanTim ColemanTim ColemanShould I buy the OM System PEN?Buy it if...

You're a smartphone upgrader
The experience of using the PEN compared to a smartphone is both wildly different and somehow familiar — its retro design and viewfinder are highly appealing, while its modern features, such as computational photography, eke out the best image quality possible and encourage creativity, much as a good smartphone camera can. View Deal

You want a highly enjoyable everyday/ travel camera
The PEN's compact and classy design features a decent EVF, vari-angle touchscreen and capable image stabilization, making it a highly versatile and enjoyable walkaround snapper.View Deal

Don't buy it if...

You're more into outdoors and action photography
Yes the PEN is capable in all photography genres, but its design is less suited to long lenses and inclement weather, for which the slightly pricier OM-5 II is a better bet (or even pricier OM-1 II). View Deal

You're unlikely to buy more lenses
Micro Four Thirds cameras are blessed with a plentiful number of lenses. However, if you're only likely to buy the camera with the kit lens, you might find it doesn't scratch your photography itches — I would budget for a fast aperture prime. View Deal

OM System PEN review: also consider

Panasonic Lumix L10

The Lumix L10's design is strikingly similar to the PEN, and it also uses a Micro Four Thirds sensor. Where the cameras differ is how the Lumix model is a compact camera with no stabilization and a built-in 24-75mm f/1.8-2.8 lens and it costs more, while the PEN has stabilization and a MFT lens mount. I've compared the two cameras directly to find out which is best.

Read our Panasonic Lumix L10 reviewView Deal

OM System OM-5 II

If you like the sound of the PEN's features but you'd prefer a tougher body, chunkier grip for comfortable use with a wider range of lenses, plus pronounced viewfinder design, the OM-5 II is the camera for you — and it doesn't cost too much more than the PEN. The Fujifilm X-T30 III is another option, and it costs the same as the PEN, coming with an 26MP APS-C sensor, but no image stabilization.

See our OM System OM-5 II reviewView Deal

How I tested the OM System PEN

(Image credit: Tim Coleman)
  • OM System loaned me the black and silver version of the PEN and the 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III kit lens for several weeks
  • I also used it with Olympus 45mm f/1.8 / Leica 12-60mm f/2.8-4 lenses
  • I took the camera to China for a work trip, and used it in a variety of scenarios, trying out the various computational photography modes

OM System sent me the black and silver version of the PEN with the new 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III kit lens, and I used the kit regularly for several weeks, including during a work trip to China. I also paired the camera with an Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens and a (Panasonic) Leica 12-60mm f/2.8-4 lens.

I've tried the various computational photography modes, used slow shutter speeds, and shot video handheld to test the image stabilization effectiveness, and tried out various autofocus modes.

I've used the camera in light rain and in bright light, testing its splash proof credentials and the brightness of its displays. Along the way, I compared the PEN to the Lumix L10, a similar MFT camera.

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PocketBook's new 6-inch Kindle rivals have interchangeable back panels

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 08:00
  • PocketBook has announced the Verta and Verta Color
  • These six-inch ereaders have changeable back plates
  • They're shipping in November at competitive prices

Just a few days ago Amazon launched a new wave of Kindles, and now PocketBook is launching some new competing ereaders of its own — and these have some colorful customization options that Amazon’s don’t.

The ereaders in question are the PocketBook Verta and the PocketBook Verta Color, and while they’re each only sold in one color — Obsidian Black for the Verta and Dark Brown for the Verta Color — you can also buy a selection of five interchangeable back panels in different shades. So you can change the color of your ereader whenever you want.

That aside, these both have 6-inch 1072 x 1448 touchscreens, a front light, a 1,500mAh battery (offering up to two months of life on a single charge), 16GB of storage, 1GB of RAM, and an IPX4 rating for splash resistance. They also both support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, text-to-speech, and numerous book file formats.

And while they run a proprietary operating system, you can use Libby to borrow ebooks, or purchase books through “the world’s most comprehensive English-language UK digital eBook library, with its user-friendly LCP DRM-protected content of 4.5 million eBooks and 90,000 audiobooks.”

They differ in one major way though — the PocketBook Verta Color has a color E Ink Kaleido 3 screen, while the PocketBook Verta has a grayscale E Ink Carta 1300 display.

Color or grayscale at a great priceThe PocketBook VertaPocketBookThe PocketBook Verta ColorPocketBookReplaceable covers for the PocketBook VertaPocketBook

If you like the sound of these, you’ll be able to grab them from November, with the PocketBook Verta costing $185 / £159 (roughly AU$300), while the Verta Color is $195 / £169 (around AU$320).

That puts the Verta at a similar price to the standard Amazon Kindle 2026, and the Verta Color at a far lower price than the latest Kindle Colorsoft. So the Verta Color could be a bit of a bargain.

That said, color ereader screens tend to be darker than black and white ones, and while viewing color content they’re also lower resolution (with the Verta Color dropping to just 536 × 724 when displaying color).

So if you don’t overly care about a color screen, the standard Verta might still be the better choice.

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Which black-and-white Kindle should I buy? A speedy guide to the best options

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 07:54

Looking to buy a new black-and-white Kindle? You have plenty of options to choose from. In fact, perhaps too many, given that they all look roughly the same and it can be tricky to figure out the differences between them all. To help you out, I've put together this handy guide to your options.

There are a handful of key differentiators to know about before we start. The standard black-and-white Kindle has a 6-inch screen; the bigger version is the Paperwhite, which has a 7-inch screen. Opt for a Signature Edition and you'll get twice as much storage (32GB rather than 16GB). Right now, you can choose between the 2024 models and the brand-new-out 2026 models. There are options with homepage ads or you can pay a little more for a version without ads. Finally, there are different colors and materials to choose from. Not all combinations are available in all places, but I've rounded up all the options for the US and the UK below.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

To keep things (relatively) simple, I've focused only on the black-and-white options here. Kindle also makes a range of color ereaders, called the Kindle Colorsoft, as well as ereaders you can make notes on, called the Scribe. Learn more about the full Kindle range here.

Want guidance on which black-and-white Kindle to pick? Hop down past the product cards for my tips on which model(s) will suit different customers. Oh, and today's an especially good time to shop, because it's Amazon Prime Day and there are deals on quite a few Kindles — you'll see the lowest prices below.

US Kindle range

Jump down to the UK Kindle range

6-inch Kindle (2026)

Kindle 16GB (2026, with ads) — Ube

Kindle 16GB (2026, without ads) — Ube

Kindle 16GB (2026, with ads) — Graphite

Kindle 16GB (2026, without ads) — Graphite

Kindle 32GB (2026, without ads) — Alpine Sky, Aluminium

Kindle 32GB (2026, without ads) — Seaglass Green, Aluminium

6-inch Kindle (2024)

Kindle 16GB (2024, with ads) — black

Kindle 16GB (2024, without ads) — black

Kindle 16GB (2024, with ads) — Matcha

Kindle 16GB (2024, without ads) — Matcha

7-inch Kindle Paperwhite (2026)

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2026, with ads) — graphite

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2026, without ads) — graphite

Kindle Paperwhite Signature 32GB (2024) – graphite

7-inch Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024, with ads) – Jade

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024, without ads) – Jade

Kindle Paperwhite Signature 32GB (2024) – Jade

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024, with ads) — Raspberry

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024, without ads) — Raspberry

Kindle Paperwhite Signature 32GB (2024) — Raspberry

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024, with ads) — black

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024, without ads) — black

UK Kindle range6-inch Kindle (2026)

Kindle 16GB (2026, with ads) — Ube

Kindle 16GB (2026, without ads) — Ube

Kindle 16GB (2026, with ads) — Graphite

Kindle 16GB (2026, without ads) — Graphite

Kindle 32GB (2026, without ads) — Alpine Sky, Aluminium

Kindle 32GB (2026, without ads) — Seaglass Green, Aluminium

6-inch Kindle (2024)

Kindle 16GB (2024, with ads) — black

Kindle 16GB (2024, without ads) — black

Kindle 16GB (2024, with ads) — Matcha

Kindle 16GB (2024, without ads) — Matcha

Kindle Paperwhite (7-inch)

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2026, with ads) — graphite

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2026, without ads) — graphite

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024, with ads) — black

Kindle Paperwhite 16GB (2024, without ads) — black

Which black and white Kindle should I buy? I want the biggest screen

There are only two screen size options in the black-and-white Kindle range: 6 inches for the standard Kindle, or 7 inches for the Kindle Paperwhite. As usual with tech, this is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. If you want the biggest screen, opt for any of the Kindle Paperwhite models.

I want a cool design

If you mean colors, you want to shop for a 6-inch Kindle, and the 2026 range in particular. The latest-gen versions are available in a range of tasty shades, including Ube (a soft purple), Seaglass Green and Alpine Sky (a grey blue). Those last two have an aluminum casing, too.

You can also pick up the Kindle Paperwhite (2024) in a metallic jade or raspberry finishes (in the US only), and the 2024 standard Kindles are available in a fetching Matcha. Otherwise, you're stuck with gray or black.

I want the cheapest option

In the US, most of the 2024 Kindles are all included in the Prime Day sale, with strong discounts across the board. That includes the 6-inch Kindle, 7-inch Paperwhite and Paperwhite Signature — but the slight kicker is that the deals are only available on the ad-supported versions. If you're after the cheapest option, it'd be the 2024 6-inch Kindle.

In the UK, the only discounts are on the 2024 6-inch Kindles, but both the ad-supported and no-ads versions are included. The discounts are big, and they're significantly cheaper than any other option. I assume these older versions won't be sticking around for too long, so bargain-hunters should probably pick one up now.

I want the most storage

You need a Kindle 6-inch (2026), aluminum, or — if you're in the US — any of the Paperwhite Signature models. These are the only options available with 32GB of storage. In contrast, the rest of the range is limited to 16GB of storage. I say 'limited', but if you're just reading regular books, a 16GB Kindle should hold around 6,000-8,000 books — surely enough for anyone.

Comic books and audiobooks take up more storage, but I wouldn't recommend a black-and-white Kindle for either of those, anyway. A color ereader is a better choice for comics and manga, and I'd use my phone for audiobooks.

I want the most convenient option

The 2026 Kindle range (regular and Paperwhite) has had one notable usability upgrade: the power button has shifted from the bottom to the top right, solving an issue that has irked many (including our Editor-at-large) for some time. The problem with having the power button on the base of the ereader is that it's all-too-easy to accidentally press when the Kindle is propped up for reading; the new position is happily tucked out of the way.

Those who like to prop their Kindle up to read on will appreciate another new addition to the Kindle ecosystem: the Kindle Click, a Bluetooth powered page-turn remote that can be held in the hand or laid down away from the ereader. It can also be used to adjust brightness and send the Kindle to sleep. This is sold separately, is compatible with Kindles from 2024 and later, and is available for preorder now.

More Prime Day deals in the USMore Prime Day deals in the UK
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Grab this shuckable 24TB Seagate Expansion Desktop hard drive with free data recovery — save $150 on this huge HDD for October Prime Day

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 07:45

After RAM and SSD, hard drives have been the next victim of the ruthless AI-pocalypse beast.

Amazon cut $150 off the price of this large external 24TB Seagate drive, now down to $679.99. It's got the same price tag over at Best Buy, too.

That is around $0.03 per GB, the cheapest in the market right now for this capacity during Amazon October Prime Day.

Expansion 24TB External Hard Drive: $679.99
This the the best-value hard drive on the market right now, and includes Rescue Data Recovery Services software free.

Also $679.99 (was $829.96) at Best Buy. View Deal

Why I recommend this deal

Outside of this drive, the cheapest new 24TB HDD you can buy new right now is the Seagate Skyhawk AI 24TB, for $1,029 or $0.04 per GB, a full 51% more expensive.

High capacity HDD are few and far between and the major retailers are only stocking refurbished models from Toshiba, WD and Seagate.

You should be able to extract the drive from the enclosure although doing so will void your warranty entirely (albeit a short 1-year one).

Buying from Amazon also allows you to buy a 3-year data recovery plan for just $14.99 which means you could get a brand new 24TB drive if your drive gives up the ghost at month 35. This is definitely a worthy investment.

Seagate also bundles its own award-winning Rescue Data Recovery Services for the first year. Ironically, its own internal HDDs have at least two years' warranty (and up to five).

What you need to know

This 24TB Seagate Expansion Desktop drive is the cheapest large capacity HDD right now. It's formatted to ExFAT by default which means it is compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac out of the box.

The drive inside the enclosure is likely to be either a Barracuda or an IronWolf Pro (we reviewed the 20TB and the 30TB models). Both have a 7200 RPM spinning speed and use conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology rather than the more controversial SMR.

Compared to slower 5400RPM drives (which tend to be present on smaller external HDDs), a 7200RPM drives will have a much high data transfer rate. Seagate quotes up to 190 MB/s in read performance. That’s low enough for USB 3.0 to cope with and as an external backup, it should be plenty fast.

Speaking of backup, don’t forget the 3-2-1 rule to keep your data safe.

Three: There needs to be three copies of the data. The original, plus two copies of it.

Two: The data needs to be stored on at least two different types of media.

One: At least one of these copies should not be stored in the same location as the other two, and should be offsite.

Check our best cloud storage and best cloud backup buying guides to choose the perfect complement to your external backup storage to avoid future headaches.

Also consider

Expansion Desktop 16TB External Hard Drive: was $549.99 now $449.99
If you don't need 24TB storage, Newegg has the 16TB version discounted as part of its FantasTech sale right now. The 24TB HDD still represents better overall value, but this is a good substitute if you don't need the additional capacity. View Deal

Read more: We're currently live-tracking all the best Prime Day home office deals.

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ASOS 'hacked' live —all the latest as customers receive threatening alert

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 07:15

The online shopping giant ASOS has seemingly been hacked today, with customers receiving a threatening notification from the mobile app.

The message (titled "ASOS HACKED") was sent on Tuesday morning via a push alert in the ASOS app and security experts have told us that "the potential scope is significant". We've contacted ASOS, but so far it hasn't publicly commented on the issue.

You can follow all the latest developments live with us, including the latest advice on what you should do if you're one of the site's 17 million global customers...

Potential ASOS hack — the latest news
  • ASOS customers reported receiving a threatening alert on Tuesday morning
  • The alert was titled 'ASOS Hacked' and linked out to a Telegram chat
  • ASOS hasn't yet officially commented on the security issue
What did the alert say?

Anyone else get the ASOS hacked notification? Any ideas? https://t.co/WZkWta5dekOctober 6, 2026

ASOS customers first reported receiving the push alert above on Tuesday morning at around 4.55am ET / 9.55am BST.

This coincided with a spike in reports on Downdetector. The message is addressed to ASOS' data protection officer (DPO) and IT team, but was sent to customers.

The 'Snowflake' the message refers to is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that organizations use as a dedicated cloud environment to store, process, and analyze data. This is what has concerned security experts, although it's a little early to say whether customer data has been compromised.

October 6, 2026 – 8:25 AMWhat should you do?

Did you get the ASOS 'hacked' notification? If so, there are a few important things that you shouldn't do, including clicking the Telegram link in the message. You should also:

  • Avoid clicking links in any suspicious emails
  • Do not click links in any suspicious texts or messages

Other cybercriminals could try to exploit the hysteria caused by the ASOS notification, so you should be particularly wary of emails telling you your account has been compromised, or asking you to reset your password.

It's also wise to be careful about shopping on ASOS until the company comments publicly on the issue, which hasn't happened yet.

October 6, 2026 – 8:40 AM

It’s too early to say how much ASOS customer data attackers could get their hands on, but the potential scope is significant. ASOS uses Simon AI for marketing, which runs on Snowflake, making the connection indirect.Any exposure could reveal a detailed customer picture, from browsing and buying habits to location and loyalty status. That’s valuable profiling data, though the connection alone doesn’t establish what attackers could actually access

Pieter Arntz, Senior Malware Intelligence Researcher at Malwarebytes

October 6, 2026 – 8:54 AM

Snowflake is a massive cloud database where retailers typically store sensitive customer information, a real worry if cyber criminals have indeed accessed it as they claim. The push notification suggests attackers have breached the systems controlling the ASOS mobile app also.This is clear public extortion. Sending a ransom demand directly to consumer devices is an aggressive extortion tactic designed to force the business into a quick negotiation. I strongly advise shoppers to watch out for targeted phishing attempts while we wait for official confirmation of a data breach.

Dray Agha, senior manager of security operations at Huntress

October 6, 2026 – 9:12 AM

Snowflake is a data analysis and AI platform used by several organizations. In 2024, ShinyHunters hacked Snowflake instances of over 160 organizations and stole sensitive data that was used for extortion. They used credentials obtained from infostealers for initial access.This recent hack may be similar, although it is not confirmed what the initial access was. Snowflake has published more than 20 vulnerabilities on their products in 2026, including three considered high criticality in September, but none of those is known to be exploited by threat actors. The threat actors provided a link to a Telegram channel created today that already has 150+ subscribers. That channel then links to a group chat with more than 260 participants. "Xuanye" is not a known threat actor, but the name is of Chinese origin, which could indicate a Chinese-speaking threat actor or simply a false flag

Daniel dos Santos, VP of research at Forescout

October 6, 2026 – 9:29 AM

Now is not the time for Asos customers to panic because so little is known about the severity of the reported data breach. Its best to never open notifications from retailers in texts or emails and never click on any of the links received. Customers should go directly to the Asos website for more information about the breach.For all organisations, this breach is another reminder about the importance of adopting an assume breach mindset because incidents will inevitably occur and no company is immune to being attacked. Overall, companies that prepare in advance of incidents improve their chances of minimising disruptions to their business.In addition, it doesn’t pay to pay ransoms because not only does it further fuel the ransomware economy, but it doesn’t guarantee the threat group will hand over decryption keys upon payment. Maintaining strong backups and scheduling tabletop exercises regularly is extremely important. Organisations should also have a crisis response plan available to activate during cyber related incidents that ties back to regularly scheduling table top exercises, so stakeholders are familiar with the initial steps and actions to deploy when an incident is discovered

Jeff Wichman, Senior Director of Breach Preparedness and Response at Semperis

October 6, 2026 – 9:40 AM

The attackers didn't just steal from ASOS. They used ASOS's own voice to tell its customers about it. That's not just a data breach. That's a complete loss of operational control, and the reputational damage from that alone is significant.

Muhammad Yahya Patel, vCISO & Cybersecurity Advisor at Huntress

October 6, 2026 – 9:53 AM

The lack of any additional information and the (short) presentation of a group suggests that the threat actor is planning to claim more attacks. It may be worth monitoring; despite the potential low technological complexity of this attack, it is something visible to a large population and will result in media attention. By exploiting the obtained attention, threat actors may follow up with more, potentially similar attacks.

Michele Campobasso, senior security researcher at Forescout

October 6, 2026 – 11:03 AMASOS customer advice: change your password and get a password manager

"Getting a message like that from an app you trust is genuinely unsettling. Most people think of a hack as something that happens out of sight, so seeing a threat land on your own phone makes it feel much more personal. It's completely understandable that people are worried, but the most important thing right now is not to panic. At times like this, panic can make matters much worse.What people can do is some simple due diligence. Don't tap on the notification or follow the link in it. Go to the ASOS website directly, by typing in the address yourself rather than through an email or the app, and reset your password. If the attackers have compromised that side of things, they may already have your old password, and if they're still inside they could potentially see the new one too. But it's a quick, simple step that should, in general, draw a line under it.What's more critical is everywhere else you've used that password. Everyone knows they shouldn't reuse passwords, but it happens. If attackers have your password, you can guarantee they'll try it in every lock they can find.So take this as a wake-up call to finally get a password manager and start updating your passwords. If nothing was leaked, great, you've still massively upgraded your security against future attacks. And if it was, you've slammed the door shut before anyone could take advantage. Either way, it's a win-win."

Dr. Pete Membrey, Chief Research Officer at ExpressVPN

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October 6, 2026 – 11:27 AMCustomer advice: watch out for fake ASOS communications

“High-profile cyber incidents create ideal conditions for phishing attacks. Criminals may exploit the publicity by sending emails and texts claiming to be from ASOS, perhaps asking customers to reset a password, confirm payment details, check an order or claim a refund.“Don't click links in unexpected messages, even if they look convincing. Go directly to the ASOS app or website instead. Customers should also make sure their ASOS password is unique and, if they've used the same password elsewhere, change it on those accounts too.This incident shows how powerful access to a trusted communications channel can be. When an attacker can potentially speak to customers through a company's own systems, it makes the threat considerably more convincing and potentially much more damaging.”

Marijus Briedis, Chief Technology Officer at NordVPN

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October 6, 2026 – 11:41 AMASOS statement on hack

More now from ASOS.

The company has confirmed that an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent to ASOS app users at around 10am this morning.

"We are investigating unauthorised activity involving third-party platforms that we use to communicate with customers. We took immediate action to restrict access to the notification platforms and are working with our internal and external specialist advisers, as well as all relevant authorities," the company statement says.

ASOS further stated that "Basic personal information including name and contact details may have been accessed. We do not believe that payment-card information or account passwords, were impacted."

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Norway becomes first country to propose temporary ban on smart glasses

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 06:56
  • The Norwegian government plans to issue a ban on the use of smart-glasses in public spaces
  • These include parks, beaches, museums, gyms
  • While the ban is temporary, Norway's government wants to introduce permanent legislation in the future

Norway has become the first country to propose a temporary ban on camera-enabled and AI-powered smart glasses in public spaces, amid growing concerns around privacy.

Ars Technica reports that the Norwegian Government is proposing a blanket ban in selected public spaces where it believes people are vulnerable to being recorded without their consent. It follows the news this week that Dutch eyewear retailer Hans Anders has pulled Meta Ray-Ban glasses from over 400 stores.

Venues where the use of smart glasses would be prohibited include parks, beaches, museums, schools, kindergartens, shopping centers, healthcare facilities, gyms, and public events. Private use of smart glasses, for example in wearers' homes, would still be permitted.

The ban would initially be temporary, but it seems that Norway’s government is set on rolling out some form of permanent restrictions in the near future, and will enlist the help of an expert group to draft legislation.

Explaining the reasons for the proposals, Norway’s Minister of Digitalization, Torgeir Micaelsen, said "I am concerned about the introduction of powerful new technology where people risk being photographed, filmed, or recorded without their knowledge."

He added that a temporary ban "will give [us] time to conduct a thorough assessment and hold an informed debate that can lay the foundation for permanent regulation".

In order for a ban to be passed the governing Labour party will need the support of opposition parties, as it doesn't have an overall majority in the Norway's parliament, but it says it’s determined to introduce the bill "as soon as possible".

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Smart glasses have prompted a patchwork of bans by authorities and companies in various countries, and most agree that they're an unsatisfactory approach. Norway’s more sweeping approach would be a first, and could serve as a model for other countries who want to introduce bans or other restrictions.

The Australian government recently announced that the use of smart glasses will be prohibited in federal workspaces, service centers, and local council buildings, and is considering a ban on their use in public areas. The City of Sydney joined forces with four other local councils, vowing to ban smart glasses from public pools, gyms, childcare centers, libraries and other spaces.

Localized bans have also been introduced in other countries. In the UK, pub chain Wetherspoons and some restaurants have individual restrictions on the use of smart glasses, and UK cinema chains could soon follow (although in that case the concerns are around piracy rather than privacy).

One of the biggest concerns with smart glasses is that, while they have a light to indicate when video footage is being recorded, wearers have been able to disable or cover these. In an effort to counter this, Meta rolled out an update to stop privacy hackers, introducing a tool that stops smart glasses from recording video when the LED is blocked.

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A new music player looks like a cross between and iPod Classic and a Zune

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 06:47
  • The Sudo is a new music player going on sale next year
  • It offers offline listening and support for streaming apps
  • In terms of design, it borrows from classic digital music players

If you've got a hankering for the old days of digital music, the newly unveiled Sudo could be perfect for you. It's part iPod Classic, part Zune, and part Walkman, but comes with nods to modernity like a USB-C port and support for the best music streaming services.

As per the official product page (via Notebookcheck), the device offers 64GB of internal storage for your tunes with additional support for microSD cards up to 1TB. You can connect up Bluetooth or wired headphones — and yes, there is indeed a 3.5 mm audio jack alongside a USB-C port for charging.

Measuring 103.5 mm x 58.6 mm x 8.5 mm (4.1 in x 2.3 in x 0.3 in) this is very much in classic MP3 player territory. The clickwheel on the lower half gives off iPod Classic vibes, while the 2.73-inch touchscreen at the top puts us in mind of the Zune.

According to its makers, the Sudo player will give you 20 hours of playback between battery charges. You'll be able to play music offline as well as streaming directly, via the integrated and bespoke Sudo OS.

To be confirmed

Some of the details and specs of Sudo are a little vague, most likely because they're still being finalized. The device isn't due to be launched before October 2027, though Sudo's makers are accepting deposits of $50 (about £38 / AU$72) to reserve units in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

The final price is expected to be under $250 (roughly £189 / AU$359) when it goes on sale, and you can cancel your deposit up until that point. Your choice of colors are Silver, Basalt, Forest, and Tangerine.

One of the creators behind Sudo has been answering questions on Reddit: apparently more hardware and software specs are on the way, and the option of an OLED rather than an LCD screen is still being considered. The casing will be made of aluminum.

While there are concerns about vaporware from the Redditors chiming in on the conversation thread, the overall sentiment around Sudo seems to be positive — but it's going to be a while before we can actually have a play around with one.

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As TechRadar's TV tester, these are my 3 favorite TVs I've tested this year, with models from LG, Sony and Samsung

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 06:32

With the arrival of RGB TVs and the ever-brightening world of OLED, 2026 has been an interesting year for TVs. And ss TechRadar's TV reviewer, I've tested some truly excellent models throughout the year so far.

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So, I've picked three of my favorite TVs that I've tested in 2026, including excellent all-rounders, elite OLEDs and even a new RGB model. With the arrival of Amazon Prime Day (AKA Amazon Prime Big Deals Days) today, these TVs have received some nice discounts from around the web.

Quick links TV deals in the US TV deals in the UK My top 3 TVs of 2026 (so far)LG C6FutureDisney / Future FutureWarner Bros. / Future

The LG C6 is the best TV I've tested in 2026 so far. While it may not be at the top-end of the market feature or picture quality-wise, there's no other TV that offers better value for money.

The C6's picture quality is excellent, delivering bright colors that worked wonders for animation such as Elemental and strong, rich contrast that was perfect for The Batman during my testing. The C6's impressive motion handling is ideal for sports, its crisp textures are fantastic for movies, TV and games, and with a notable brightness boost over its predecessor, its picture has more impact.

Even when I tested the C6 side-by-side against its predecessor, the LG C5, the C6 was an obvious upgrade. Higher brightness, a faster processor and a more accurate and more engaging picture: all for the same launch price.

It's a powerhouse for gaming with a full suite of features and even provides solid built-in sound, making it feel like the total package. And the best part? It's already great value, but always getting discounted.

Read my full LG C6 review

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The LG C6 is an excellent all-rounder, delivering fantastic picture quality and performance for movies, TV, sports and gaming. It's a notable upgrade over its predecessor, the LG C5, but still for the same launch price. The 65-inch C6 is $1,499.99 at Best Buy. View Deal

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Not many TVs can cover the wide range of content that the LG C6 does, be that movies, gaming, sports etc, and even fewer can do it so well. The C6 delivers on almost every front, and stands out as a brilliant value option in an expensive market. The 55-inch model has dropped to £1,399 at Amazon, and while not a record-low, it's a great price for this TV. View Deal

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RGB mini-LED (known by several other names depending on brand) has been the new TV tech of 2026, and my experience testing it has been...a mixed bag.

One TV that impressed me however, was the Sony Bravia 7 II. The more 'entry-level' of Sony's RGB TVs, sitting below the flagship Sony Bravia 9 II, the Bravia 7 II delivers in some big ways.

For a backlit TV, the Bravia 7 II delivers excellent black tones that rival some OLEDs. Its contrast is powerful with solid brightness, but there's one thing that shines above all: its colors. The Bravia 7 II's vibrancy is astounding, showcased in my testing with the Lumas in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The spectrum of colors of their bodies exploded on screen, showing off the Bravia 7 II's stellar color reproduction.

Elsewhere, the Bravia 7 II has 'Perfect for PlayStation 5' gaming features as well as 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM support. It also measured a 10.4ms input lag time, which is better than most Sony TVs I've tested in the past few years.

The Bravia 7 II is pricey for a mid-range RGB TV, but it's impressive in what it delivers, and if you can stretch your budget, it really is a great TV.

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Outperforming its 'mid-range' moniker, the Bravia 7 II delivers strong contrast with OLED-level blacks, stunning colors and solid built-in sound. It's also great for gaming, with a near-full set of features. The 55-inch model is available for £1649 at Sevenoaks, which is still a premium, but this is a very good TV. View Deal

Samsung S95H/S99H FutureFutureWarner Bros / Future Future

Serving as Samsung's flagship OLED for 2026, the Samsung S95H (known as the Samsung S99H in the UK) is one of this year's best OLED TVs. One thing to note: there is a Samsung S95H in the UK, but this is different to the TV S95H in the US/S99H in the UK. The S95H in the UK has lower brightness, no bezel and Wi-Fi 5 to the other model's Wi-Fi 6.

The S95H/S99H delivers truly fantastic picture quality. Watching movies like Speed Racer, the S99H demonstrates vibrant, vivid colors that made the candy-color visuals of the movie really pop. Crucially, it's accurate too, shown best in skin tones. It also offers powerful contrast that is great for movies like The Batman and Alien: Romulus. Black tones have also improved, without any sacrifice to the TV's anti-glare screen.

For features, the S95H/S99H is fully loaded, especially for gaming. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K 165Hz, full VRR, HDR10+ gaming and ALLM as well as a useful game hub. A 9.5ms input lag time means you're getting smooth performance as well.

There is the divisive bezel to discuss. Around the TV is a silver frame that viewed head-on looks OK, but ultimately it will prove to be controversial among some buyers. Still, the frame doesn't detract too much from the S95H/S99H's excellent performance.

The S95H/S99H is a flagship OLED, and its price reflects this. That being said, it's already getting some nice discounts mere months into its life-cycle.

Read my full Samsung S95H review (US) / Samsung S99H review (UK)

S95H 65-inch 4K OLED TV (2026): was $3399 now $2499
The Samsung S95H is the brand's 2026 flagship OLED and like its predecessors, it's a phenomenal five-star TV. An effective anti-glare screen, stellar picture quality and top-tier gaming performance make it an elite TV, even if its new bezel is divisive. This deal sees the 65-inch model drop to $2,499.99 at Best Buy.

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S99H 55-inch 4K OLED TV: was £2299 now £1849
The Samsung S99H is another top-notch flagship OLED. It delivers amazing picture quality with deep black tones, dynamic colors and crisp textures. It's also excellent for gaming. This deal from Richer Sounds knocks the 55-inch down to £1,849, which is a staggeringly good price for a flagship model this early into its life. View Deal

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Users are finally switching over to Windows 11 — mainly because the cost of staying on Windows 10 is set to soar

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 06:25
  • Windows 10 likely to lose users every October as ESU costs rise
  • Three years of Windows 10 ESUs costs $427 per device
  • Windows 7 took a big hit after the third year ended

The latest tracking figures from Statcounter have revealed Windows 11's market share continues to grow as more and more users make the switch, with Microsoft's latest OS accounting for 71.5% of all Windows installs as of September 2026.

This recent spike follows a relatively flat year for Windows 11 growth, and comes after the much-anticipated spike in adoption following Windows 10's official end of support in October 2025.

But another spike one year after that cut-off doesn't come as a surprise, because many users are now being priced out of Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU).

Windows users ditching 10 for 11 due to ESU scheme

In 2025, organizations could buy into the ESU program for $61 per device, but this year, prices are set to double as companies face bills of $122 per machine. Prices will again double for the third and final year, too, bringing the total three-year cost to $427. That's $42,700 for a tiny fleet of just 10 PCs.

So while last year's extension was largely seen as buying time for companies that hadn't yet switched, it's now becoming too expensive for many to justify staying on Windows 10

But the story isn't as simple as companies not wanting to upgrade to Windows 11 – in many cases, specialist hardware or older, unsupported devices are imposing a technical block to the upgrade.

In the long run, it will likely mean that Windows 10 market share won't take a sudden drop, because most of the remaining devices will likely have a very valid reason not to be moved to Windows 11.

But we've seen it all before – Windows 7 lost support in 2020 when it still accounted for a quarter (24.9%) of installs – by the end of the third year of ESU, it had just a 9.6% share, but just two months after, it had fallen to 3.7%. So if Windows 7 is anything to go by, we can expect Windows 10 to stick around for a considerable number of devices until at least October 2028.

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This Bose Bluetooth speaker won our blind portable speaker showdown, and now it's finally available at an affordable price

Tue, 10/06/2026 - 06:17

Earlier this year, I ran a blind speaker test with some of the greatest portable models around, but only one stood atop the podium: the Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2. However, despite the speaker impressing test participants with its imposing bass and excellent attention to detail, its high price has prevented me from regularly recommending it. Luckily, though, that's no longer the case, because right now, you can grab the Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2 for $99.99 (was $129) and just £79.95 (was £119.95) in the Amazon Prime Day Big Deal Days sale.

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In my blindfolded Bluetooth speaker showdown, four participants ranked some of the very best models around without the influence of brand names, appearances, and any other preconceptions. Even with rivals from the likes of JBL and Ultimate Ears, Bose was able to emerge victorious, with listeners highlighting the SoundLink Micro Gen 2's low-end thump, impressive dynamics, sparkling highs, and solid instrument separation.

For such a small speaker, its confident sound is seriously commendable. And at this price, I couldn't recommend it enough. Be sure to scroll on down to find the best deals on the Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2, and learn about its feature-set, design perks, and more.

Today's best Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2 deal in the US

In the US, you can score a substantial 22% off the Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2. This small yet mighty model boasts impeccably detailed sound for such a small speaker, with aptX support for higher-res listening and customizable EQ. It's also an absolute beauty, highly waterproof, and ultra-compact, making it easy to take on the go. This deal currently applies to the Dewdrop Mint colorway only.View Deal

Today's best Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2 deal in the UK

If you're in the UK, you're getting an awfully good deal here. You can snag 33% off one of the best small speakers around, taking it below the £80 mark. With premium, detailed audio, a sleek and compact build, and aptX support for higher-res streaming, you really can't go wrong with the Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2. This deal currently applies to the Petal Pink colorway only.View Deal

When I reviewed the Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2, I was full of praise for its clean, precise audio, excellent waterproofing, and ultra-compact design. But one thing held it back from scoring highly: its steep asking price. But now, I think it's truly a strong, value-for-money option.

Sonically, it's a great all-rounder. You can give it a beautifully balanced signature, with punchy bass, rich mids, and articulate treble, or you can go all-in on a bass-heavy sound that's ideal for more energetic tracks. In fact, this model's bass performance was a big reason for its victory in my blindfolded test, with a number of our participants finding it to supply more full-bodied and dynamic low-end output than rivals like the JBL Go 5.

But it excels beyond sound, with a rugged yet attractive build, IP67 dust and waterproofing (making it ideal for listening to music in the shower), a decent 12 hours of battery life, and customizable EQ. I also really like the fabric strap, which makes it easy to attach the speaker to a bag, bike, shower head...you name it.

With excellent audio, a top-tier design, and now, a great price, it's all too easy for me to recommend the Bose SoundLink Micro Gen 2. In fact, I might just have to go and grab one for myself now...don't miss this deal!

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