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Napoli vs Chelsea Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 online from anywhere
All the ways to watch Napoli vs Chelsea in the 2025/26 Champions League with both sides in desperate need of three points.
"Not just censorship, it’s digital isolation:" Iran plans to cut ties with the global internet — and VPNs may not help this time
After enforcing “one of the most severe blackouts in history,” Iran is moving towards a permanent whitelisting system to better police the internet. Here’s what is at stake for people in Iran, and beyond.
The best OLED TVs for all budgets, as reviewed by our experts.
With infinite contrast and phenomenal picture quality, the best OLED TVs will change how you experience your favorite movies and shows.
The best projectors for all budgets, including portable and 4K projectors, all real-world tested by home theater experts.
From long throw to ultra short throw and portable models, our guide will give you the big picture on the best 4K projectors.
BAFTA vs the Oscars – I’m a serial movie-watcher, and there's a clear winner in these nominations lists
Chase Inifiniti and Odessa A’zion were snubbed at the Oscars, but their BAFTA nominations show which ceremony has better taste.
Roku just made a major tweak to its home screen – and not everyone is happy about it
A new Subscriptions tab has appeared on the Roku home screen, letting you pick up where you left off.
Big Tech needs less than a month to pay off over $7 billion in 2025 fines, Proton warns
Big Tech was slapped with $7.8 billion in fines in 2025, but Proton found this massive sum represents less than a month of free cash flow. Is it time for regulators to find new teeth?
British speaker great Ruark has made two stunning 'radiograms' for its 40th anniversary — beautiful modern wireless speakers that double as a sideboard
Ruark celebrates its 40th with two exquisite and extremely limited edition statement pieces
Valve is facing a lawsuit over 'monopoly' claims on Steam – and I'm scratching my head at this one
Valve’s Steam storefront is favoured by a large majority of PC gamers, with generous discounts and pricing, but a lawsuit has called that into question.
I scavenged 33 pieces of Fallout "loot" that will turn your home office into a Vault-Tec shelter
Overseer-approved home office gear.
PSG vs Newcastle Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 from anywhere in the world
All the ways to watch PSG vs Newcastle live streams from anywhere and for free, with both sides looking to secure a place in the Champions League Round of 16.
'The UK war on VPNs is an embarrassment' – backlash grows over proposed VPN age-checks
Critics are warning against proposals to restrict VPN access — but will the plans actually become law?
'You shouldn't worry as much about AI taking your job as you should worry about someone who's very good using AI taking your job': Cisco CEO says effects of AI will cause "carnage" in the jobs market
Cisco CEO says “carnage” will hit future labor markets, IMF MD likens AI to a “tsunami” that will change how we see work.
Alienware 16X Aurora
Weighing under six pounds, alongside being less than an inch thick when closed, the Alienware 16X features an Intel Core Ultra 9, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB SSD. These specs are matched with a 16-inch display featuring a 2560 x 1600 resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate.
Dyson's ridiculously compact new vacuum is going to change the market forever – here's why
The PencilVac prioritizes lightness over outright power, and that’s a good thing.
'Windows 11 25H2 edges ahead of Windows 10 in gaming performance': testing proves newer OS is faster — but there's an elephant-sized BSOD in the room
Think Windows 10 is faster than Windows 11 for gaming? You’re dead wrong, based on a new test — but I’m betting this won’t sway Windows 10 holdouts.
Samsung’s new cheap OLED TV for 2026 looks set to get a big brightness boost — but there will be a catch
LG’s OLED SE screen seems to the coming to Samsung’s S85H – if that’s confusing, allow me to explain…
Payments processing pitfalls to avoid when going cloud-first
Stability has long since been treasured in finance but now we see disruption everywhere…
The Sony WH-1000XM6 offer 'class-leading ANC' and are some of the best headphones around – and they’re back to their lowest-ever price on Amazon
The Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Headphones are some of the best headphones around, offering great audio performance, exceptional noise cancellation and a comfy design – and they’re now back to a record-low price on Amazon.
This dangerous APT has expanded its skills with some new tools – here's what we know
Mustang Panda gave CoolClient new bells and whistles, including clipboard monitoring.
Shop the Oral-B iO sale right now and get a free gift
Major discounts across all Oral-B iO models
Marathon DualSense PS5 controller pre-orders build-up live — the best info and links ahead of the new hardware launching tomorrow
We’ve got all the best information and links for the new Marathon Limited Edition PS5 controller and Pulse Elite headset, so you can bag your new accessory with ease.
AI vs. AI: Using intelligence to solve the energy strain of data centers
The challenge is no longer just about replacing fossil fuels with renewables. It is about re-architecting entire systems to balance soaring digital demand with emissions goals.
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, January 29 (game #1466)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, January 29 (game #697)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, January 29 (game #963)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display could be the biggest upgrade in years – here’s how it works
Samsung has now detailed the long-rumored privacy display feature we’re expecting to launch with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
I was suprised when I saw that this VPN was less than $3 per month, and that it includes advanced features for that price, too — here's how you can grab yours
It’s much easier to keep your data safe when it barely impacts your wallet
Samsung is making its next e-paper display from plankton — yes, really!
Samsung’s latest ‘weird’ world first is here — an e-paper display made from plankton.
Ulefone Armor 30 Pro rugged phone can handle all weather, offers dual screens, days of battery life, and you can save £160 if you act fast
Armor 30 Pro rugged phone is just £339 and delivers multi-day battery life, dual screens, and extreme durability.
End of today’s TechRadar roundup.
