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Buying a good budget phone can be a challenge. High-end handsets continue to get more features, but on the other end of the spectrum, there are only so many things you can skimp on before a device becomes too compromised. With the Galaxy A17, Samsung is trying to balance both sides of that equation with something that sports a solid design, a bright screen, decent cameras and respectable battery life for just $200. And despite some flaws, the company has succeeded at making a capable phone that fits into almost every budget.SamsungEven though its processor is a bit dated, for…

The LARQ Bottle PureVis 2 has become my emotional support water bottle, specifically thanks to its hydration-tracking feature. Anna Gragert/CNET Any time I felt tired growing up, one of the first questions my mom would ask me was, “Have you been drinking enough water?” On top of this, I’ve been a wellness writer for the last decade, which has further cemented my knowledge of just how important it is to maintain adequate hydration every day. Yet, I’d never actually kept track of the amount of water I drank. I assumed my body would tell me when it was thirsty and…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Dyson PencilVac: two-minute reviewThe Dyson PencilVac looks nothing like any vacuum I’ve seen before. All the mechanisms – the motor, filters, battery, and even the dust cup – are hidden within the handle, which measures just 1.5 inches / 3.8cm in diameter. That isn’t the only unique thing about the PencilVac: the floorhead is also very quirky, with its four, fluffy, conical rollers rotating in opposite directions to lift…

Software developers have spent the past two years watching AI coding tools evolve from advanced autocomplete into something that can, in some cases, build entire applications from a text prompt. Tools like Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex can now work on software projects for hours at a time, writing code, running tests, and, with human supervision, fixing bugs. OpenAI says it now uses Codex to build Codex itself, and the company recently published technical details about how the tool works under the hood. It has caused many to wonder: Is this just more AI industry hype, or are things…

Grok is once again available in Indonesia, after the country lifted its ban on the AI chatbot that was seen generating millions of sexualized deepfakes, thousands of which included children. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs released a statement earlier today, which said X is allowed to resume service in Indonesia but will be subject to monitoring for any future violations.According to the Indonesian government agency, X provided a letter that detailed several implemented measures that prevent the misuse of its Grok chatbot. Alexander Sabar, the ministry’s director general of digital space supervision, said in the statement that…

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 10 Aura Edition Pros Gorgeous 16-inch, 2.8K OLED display Capable CPU and discrete GPU combo Runs quietly, even under heavy load Premium feel and finish Priced less than $2,000 Cons Overall look lacks aura Six-speaker array produces tinny, hollow sound Slightly awkward keyboard placement Lenovo has been on a hot streak with its line of Yoga two-in-ones. The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition that I reviewed a few months ago won a CNET Editors’ Choice award, and the Yoga 7 14 Gen 9 took home the same award before that. The Yoga 9i 14…

Alcaraz vs Djokovic: Sunday, February 1Start time: 8.30am GMT / 3.30am ET / 7.30pm AEDTFREE stream: 9Now (AUS)Access your usual streaming services with NordVPN (save 70% today) Sunday’s Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic live streams in the 2026 Australian Open men’s final see the best player on Earth right now come up against arguably the greatest the planet has ever seen, after both came though epic semi-finals on Friday.He’s only 22, but a win on Sunday would be a springboard for Alcaraz on to the pathway to all time tennis greatness. Already the youngest player in the Open era to…

On Friday, a Reddit-style social network called Moltbook reportedly crossed 32,000 registered AI agent users, creating what may be the largest-scale experiment in machine-to-machine social interaction yet devised. It arrives complete with security nightmares and a huge dose of surreal weirdness. The platform, which launched days ago as a companion to the viral OpenClaw (once called “Clawdbot” and then “Moltbot”) personal assistant, lets AI agents post, comment, upvote, and create subcommunities without human intervention. The results have ranged from sci-fi-inspired discussions about consciousness to an agent musing about a “sister” it has never met. Moltbook (a play on “Facebook” for…

Elon Musk and his aerospace company have requested to build a network that’s 100 times the number of satellites that are currently in orbit. On Friday, SpaceX filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch a million satellites meant to create an “orbital data center.” This isn’t the first time we’re hearing of Musk’s plans to build an orbital data center, as it was mentioned by company insiders following the news that the CEO was reportedly preparing to take SpaceX public.According to the filing spotted by PCMag, this data center would run off solar power and deliver…

When to watch Leeds vs. ArsenalSaturday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT).Where to watchLeeds vs. Arsenal will air in the US on NBCSN and Peacock Premium. See at Sling TV Watch the Premier League on USA Network from $46 a month Sling Blue 73% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months). Now only $3.49/month See more details See at Fubo Watch the Premier League in Canada Fubo Canada See at Stan Sport Watch every Premier League match live in Australia from AU$32 a month Stan Sport Arsenal’s title challenge faces a tricky-looking test on Saturday as the…