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I’ve found the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-order deals in the UK

Samsung has launched three new foldables, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8 have received a price hike

The Independent UK

I swapped my Shark chillpill for this £30 misting fan

Aecooly’s handheld fan is £100 cheaper than the Shark chillpill, but is it as good?

The Independent UK

I bought a fan jacket to survive the UK heatwave – it might be the best purchase I’ve made this year

I've been eyeing up Japan's famous fan jackets for years – the UK's latest heatwave finally convinced me to buy one

The Independent UK

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Best smart glasses 2026: The top AI glasses tested by a tech critic

From Meta Ray-Ban to Even Realities, I’ve tried lots of smart specs

The Independent UK

This £10.99 handheld fan is ‘the most powerful’ we’ve tested

The powerful fan can help you through the heatwave

The Independent UK

I’ve worn Ray-Ban Meta’s smart glasses for weeks – here’s my verdict

The latest Meta eyewear can record in 3K and has a much longer battery life

The Independent UK

I tried Dyson’s new handheld fan in the heatwave and it genuinely made me shiver

It boasts five fan speeds, plus a boost mode that delivers airflow up to 55mph Read more: Best portable fans, reviewed

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Sony’s new wearable air conditioner is my non-negotiable in a heatwave

It’s like having a permanent ice pack glued to the back of your neck, and sits underneath your clothes Read more: Best neck fans, reviewed

The Independent UK

I’ve spent 2 weeks testing Google’s £85 Fitbit Air – could it replace my Whoop?

Google’s ultra-thin screen-free fitness tracker costs a fraction of a Whoop and doesn’t require a subscription to work

The Independent UK

Are Sony’s new luxury headphones its best yet? I found out

Sony has prioritised sound and comfort for its latest pair of headphones as it looks to take on the likes of Bang & Olufsen

The Independent UK

Hong Kong court hears final arguments in trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers, hopes for July verdict

A Hong Kong court has concluded final arguments in a national security trial for two former organizers of vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown

The Independent UK

I’ve tested hundreds of power banks – this is the one I use to charge my laptop

I’ve been using Anker’s laptop power bank for a year, and it hasn’t failed me

The Independent UK

Shark’s new cooling fan is “seriously powerful” – and it’s still in stock

Shark’s first portable fan combines a misting spray, fan and cooling plate Read more: Best handheld fans, reviewed

The Independent UK

London leaver: 'We swapped Brentford for Bangkok, halved our rent to £800 and now work three days a week'

Working remotely enabled this young couple to travel the world

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The Independent UK

Alexa’+ is the super-smart AI assistant you’ve always wanted, and it’s finally available in the UK

The all-new Alexa can actually have context-aware conversations, order your favourite takeaway, act on multiple prompts at a time and remember everything you’ve said

The Independent UK

I’ve found the best Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-order deals in the UK

Every Samsung Galaxy S26 handset has received a price hike this year, with the steepest increase coming to the S26 Plus

The Independent UK

Sony WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds review: Nothing else sounds this good

I’ve had Sony’s latest flagship wireless earbuds plugged into my lugholes since they launched in February

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong national security trial of three pro-democracy activists begins

Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho, who led Tiananmen Square vigils, are accused of inciting subversion

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The Independent UK

What to know about the trial in Hong Kong against Tiananmen vigil organizers

A national security trial for former organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigil opens Thursday

The Independent UK

Razer announces new AI companion – it’s as creepy as it sounds

Project Ava is one of the most unnerving things I’ve seen at CES

The Independent UK

I tried out Lego’s Smart Bricks, and you can pre-order the first sets now

Three Lego Star Wars sets can be pre-ordered now, and will launch in March

The Independent UK

6 coolest (and weirdest) things I’ve seen so far at CES

From a household robot that can do your chores for you to a stair-climbing robo vac, these products caught my eye

The Independent UK

Black Friday vs Boxing Day sales: when is the best time to shop?

Black Friday is the cheapest time to buy expert-approved products, according to our researchFollow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals

The Independent UK

I’ve found a £25 saving on the smartest air fryer Ninja makes

Thanks to Amazon’s Spring Sale, the appliance has never been cheaper

The Independent UK

The Oura ring has been reduced to lowest price for Black Friday

Black Friday 2025 doesn’t land until 28 November but there are some Oura ring deals to be had right now

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