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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 16h

Do you like scary movies?

It's Halloween! Check out these free to stream horror films in the UK

As an obsessed horror fan, these are the best free films you can stick on right now to get you in the Halloween mood

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 22h

Apple, I'm so sorry for the diss. I hold my hands up: I was wrong

I switched from Android to iPhone for the first time, and I need to apologise to Apple

I've never used an Apple phone before. Will switching to the iPhone 17 for a month be the nightmare I envisage, or could I be tempted to switch for good?

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 2d

Our iPad Pro M5 review is here already!

Tested: The M5 iPad Pro is the best tablet ever made, but it comes at a cost

You won't find a better all-around tablet than the M5 iPad Pro, but you also won't find many that are more expensive

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 2d

Motorola just unveiled its iPhone Air and S25 Edge rival a week early, including an insane pre-order deal

Motorola Edge 70 ‘launched’ early – and you can save a whopping £555 before trade-in

Motorola has fully revealed its iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge rival a week early, including the best pre-order deal I've ever seen

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 2d

The OnePlus 15 is getting a much earlier global launch than expected!

OnePlus 15 gets confirmed global launch date - and it's much earlier than usual

The OnePlus 15 is already official in China, and luckily, we don't have to wait long for its arrival in Europe and North America

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 2d

Gemini for Home is rolling out now in early access - for some anyway

How to get Gemini on your Google Nest speaker and other smart home devices

Gemini for Home is replacing the Google Assistant on every smart home device from the last 10 years and you can sign up for early access now

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 2d

Every Android phone is set for a significant Gemini-powered upgrade

Every Android phone is set for a significant Gemini-powered upgrade

Your Android phone is getting a brand-new feature soon, which could make browsing the web much easier

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 2d

Free Gemini upgrade for Google TV Streamers may not happen until 2026

Free Gemini upgrade for Google TV Streamers may not happen until 2026

PSA: If you own a Google TV Streamer and are waiting for upgraded AI-powered voice controls, the most recent release window may deliver bad news...

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 2d

Slow Horses fans won’t want to miss this...

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Down Cemetery Road spoiler-free review: Slow Horses fans won’t want to miss this

Apple TV has adapted another one of Mick Herron's crime novels, with two legendary British leads. Here's why it may be your next big series binge

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 3d

And here's our in-depth Oppo Find X9 Pro review!

After using the Oppo Find X9 Pro for a month, I think I'm in love

With the biggest battery around, a fresh new chip, amazing cameras and some wild accessories, is the Find X9 Pro too good to be true? I put it to the test

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 3d

Watch out Google!

Oppo Find X9 series arrives in Europe - and it’s got the Pixel 10 Pro in its sights

The Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro are now available to buy in the UK and Europe, offering impressive specs and competitive pricing that could take on the Pixel 10 Pro

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 3d

The best Xiaomi 17 is still to come?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is shaping up to be a total camera zoom champ

Leaks specs for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra camera system have appeared online

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 3d

Fitbit fans rejoice!

Fitbit hardware isn't dead after all, Google confirms

There will be new Fitbit tracker hardware in 2026, as the Fitbit AI fitness coach enters the public preview phase

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 3d

Samsung's Galaxy Tri-fold launch could be imminent - but don't get your wallet out just yet

Samsung's Galaxy Tri-fold launch could be imminent - but don't get your wallet out just yet

Reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy Tri-fold will be unveiled this week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 3d

A swing and a miss :(

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I hate to say it, but don’t buy the Google Pixelsnap Stand

Adding magnets to Pixel 10 phones was an excellent move by Google but after making one of the best charging stands ever, how did it get this so wrong?

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 3d

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is imminent...and I'm confused about it

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is imminent...and I'm confused about it

Nothing has confirmed that it'll launch its fifth phone of 2025 this week, but the (3a) Lite makes little sense on several levels

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 3d

BBC reportedly "already planning" The Celebrity Traitors series 2 - here's what we know

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BBC reportedly "already planning" The Celebrity Traitors series 2 - here's what we know

The Celebrity Traitors is past the halfway point, and one of the main stars has indicated that the first series won't be the last on BBC One and iPlayer

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David Opie @davidopie.bsky.social · 4d

Did you know a giant cosmic turtle vomited out what would go on to become our universe? And a dancing clown remains his greatest adversary?

Dove into the weirdest Stephen King lore which pops up in Easter Eggs throughout #ITWelcomeToDerry for @techadvisor.com
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IT: Welcome To Derry has the weirdest Stephen King Easter eggs you’ll ever see

IT: Welcome To Derry includes some incredibly weird Easter eggs that even diehard Stephen King fans might have missed

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 7d

Could be a bad weekend for some Nest Thermostat owners...

PSA: Your Nest Thermostat may lose all smart features tomorrow

Google will stop supporting 1st and 2nd gen Nest thermostats on 25 October, leaving most users with few options

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 8d

Google promises Pixel 10 performance upgrade, but don’t get too excited

Google promises Pixel 10 performance upgrade, but don’t get too excited

The Google Pixel 10's GPU woes may not be addressed in any significant way following a non-committal Google statement

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 8d

The Samsung Galaxy S26 delay looks real. Start worrying

The Samsung Galaxy S26 delay looks real. Start worrying

We've now heard a second source claiming that the Samsung Galaxy S26 will be delayed

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 8d

Gemini on your phone is about to get more useful (and less annoying)

Gemini on your phone is about to get more useful (and less annoying)

Google is working on an open mic option for its Gemini Assistant, as well as a directed image interaction system

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 8d

I hate to say it, but don’t buy the Google Pixelsnap Stand 🥲

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I hate to say it, but don’t buy the Google Pixelsnap Stand

Adding magnets to Pixel 10 phones was an excellent move by Google but after making one of the best charging stands ever, how did it get this so wrong?

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 8d

Regretting You review: Like eating plain white bread for two hours

Regretting You review: Like eating plain white bread for two hours

The latest Colleen Hoover adaptation is out on Friday, with a cast that includes Mason Thames and Mckenna Grace. But it's for hardcore fans only

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Tech Advisor @techadvisor.com · 8d

Nobody Wants This season 2 review: The honeymoon phase is officially over

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Nobody Wants This season 2 review: The honeymoon phase is officially over

Joanne and Noah return to Netflix for a second season that's still charming, but lacks the spark that made season 1 special - read our full review here

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