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The 2026 World Cup is delivering one thrilling moment after another. With only a handful of knockout-stage spots still up for grabs, expect the action to become even more intense in the coming days.

And, of course, one of the tournament's most captivating storylines is the race for the Golden Boot. Will it be Mbappé, Haaland, Messi, Kane, Ronaldo, or someone else entirely?

Fortunately for football fans in Bangladesh, all 104 matches of the tournament are available free-to-air, thanks to local broadcaster Bangladesh Television (BTV) and the Toffee app.

But how can you watch Toffee from anywhere in the world? And what if you're traveling in Bangladesh from the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Here's our simple guide to watching 2026 World Cup live streams in Bangladesh, including free options.

How to watch World Cup 2026 for free in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is one of the few countries offering free live streams of all the 104 World Cup 2026 matches. The Bangladeshi government acquired the broadcasting rights from FIFA for just $3.85 million – all of which they can easily cover via advertisements run during the games.

As a result, the BTV cable channel is broadcasting all 104 kick-offs at no charge.

What if you've cut the cord in Bangladesh? Well, no worries, as there's a handy way to access free World Cup 2026 live streams online. The trick? Using Banglalink as your network provider and using the Toffee app.

Banglalink users who have an active 30-day data or mixed bundle package can watch all the World Cup matches for free on Toffee. If you're not a Banglalink user, you can still use Toffee to view World Cup matches in full HD, albeit with a tournament pass that costs between Tk 99 and Tk 129 – that's just around $1.

Alternatively, users of Grameenphone – another network provider in Bangladesh – can get its Tk 97 (valid for 50 days) data bundle offering access to World Cup matches. Live streams will be available through the Bioscope+, MyGP, and Skitto apps.

However, you can only access World Cup 2026 live streams on Toffee with a Bangladeshi IP address. Abroad right now? You can use a VPN to connect to a server in Bangladesh and access your favorite World Cup streams like you were back home.

But what if you're a foreigner traveling in Bangladesh during the World Cup? In that case too, you can use Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) to connect to a server in your usual country and watch free streams on the likes of BBC iPlayer and ITVX in the UK, SBS On Demand in Australia and RTE Player in Ireland.

There are plenty of other countries offering free access to every match as well. Find the full list below.

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If you’re traveling, you might discover your usual World Cup stream is suddenly unavailable due to geo-restrictions.

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It's really easy to use a VPN to watch the World Cup for free:

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, Norton VPN is our choice.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting Bangladesh and want to watch your free BBC iPlayer stream, you'd select 'United Kingdom' from the options.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer, sign in, and watch the World Cup for free.

Which devices can I use to watch World Cup 2026 on Toffee?

The Toffee streaming platform is available as a dedicated app on Android, iOS, and Android TV, while PC and laptop users can access the official Toffee website through web browsers.

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We've tested a lot of crazy workout gear over...

We've tested a lot of crazy workout gear over the years, from Adidas' pressurized workout shoes to elaborate virtual coaching booths, but never anything from space.

Let me confirm that I haven't actually worn anything from outer space: this is a workout layer from premium activewear company Walero, which also makes professional-grade motorsport gear. The Walero Active temperature-regulating baselayer incorporates Outlast technology, which is a fabric system originally developed for NASA to clothe its astronauts.

The Outlast website says "the most important part of fabrics and materials with this NASA technology is the microencapsulated wax, which is usually won from rapeseed oil.

"When the temperature rises, it causes the wax in the capsules to melt. During this phase shift, the temperature cannot increase any further. Heat peaks are reduced or even prevented and as a result, sweat production decreases by up to 48%."

So the wax hardens and softens inside the fabric based on the wearer's temperature, capping it. Clever.

While the Walero baselayers only consist of 20% Outlast technology, I was intrigued enough to try it when I was offered to test one. Given that I also test the best running shoes in addition to fitness gadgets, I'm always intrigued when I hear about performance-enhancing technical fabrics and materials in addition to smartwatches and other gadgets on my usual beat.

So, without further ado, I laced up my Saucony Ride 19s and hit the road, wearing it on as many runs as I could (in between washes) over a month.

Beat the heat

Walero base layer

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I tested the Ben Nevis long sleeve half-zip Walero Active top, but I found it difficult to judge its results in an objective, numerical fashion. Walero claims its kit is scientifically proven to lower heart rates by 8%, and sweat production by 30%.

However, one person's sweat production and heart rate can change dramatically for all sorts of reasons, ranging from what they've eaten that day, to the weather, to their previous night's sleep. I normally test the best smartwatches against a Polar H10 heart rate monitor to obtain numerical data, but I found it difficult to deliver any meaningful comparison data on a regular workout vs. one in the top. An 8% decrease in heart rate isn't a massive change for the average runner to measure, although it could mean everything for an elite athlete. How does a mediocre but enthusiastic runner quantify this sort of thing?

Nevertheless, after running 10 kilometers in a UK heatwave, during which I would have normally worn as little clothing as possible (and certainly not a long-sleeved top) I must admit I was partially convinced. I wore a sleeveless t-shirt underneath, and hadn't needed to remove the long-sleeved top at all during the run.

Other runs in the top, some shorter, some similar distance, were done in cooler conditions, including one in the rain. At all times, the layer stayed on, apart from one exceptionally hot day. I didn't see any historic achievements or plateau-breaking as a result of wearing it, but my runs felt strong and the top was comfortable. I didn't need to shed the layer in most hot conditions to avoid overheating, or feel like it was insufficient in cold.

Will it really increase performance?

Matt Evans wearing Walero Outlast on a run

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At the end of the day, it's a very premium-priced (a hefty £195, around $250 / AU$370) baselayer with a nice feel. Will it increase performance? Perhaps. It's definitely going to be a go-to when exercising in the cold, as the 'layering problem' rears its ugly head most often in transitional seasons. You start out cold, and end up baking due to over-layering. I see this piece as an answer to this issue.

One independent study testing the thermo-regulation property of Outlast fiber by means of thermal analysis found that the 'smart fiber' as its called, has "been certified [for] its obvious capability of temperature regulation". So the Walero top will reduce sweat and keep your body regulated with its 20% Outlast fibers woven into its construction, in theory.

In practice, for most of us, it's a fun novelty that seems ideal to wear in most conditions, and most suited to cooler changeable weather. You'll get a lot of wear out of it as it's very adaptable, but it's certainly more expensive than most baselayers. It's a cool gimmick to chat about as you queue up at the startline of your local parkrun, but whether it represents good value will depend on your budget. An amateur athlete looking to save money (most of us) won't get enough mileage out of this top to justify the expense, while a high performer with deep pockets will likely live in it due to its thermo-regulating qualities.



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It's been another packed week of technology n...

It's been another packed week of technology news, and TechRadar has been covering all of the stories that matter: the Prime Day deals, the Apple price hikes, new devices from Oura and Sonos, and plenty more besides.

If you haven't been able to check in regularly on our site, this weekly ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) round-up is here to get you up to speed. You can browse through the headlines that matter below, and click the links for the full articles.

Get yourself comfortable and review the past week below, and we'll be back again this time next week for another ICYMI summary.

7. We scoured the Prime Day deals

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You may have noticed that it's been Amazon Prime Day this week — it's now spread across multiple days of course — and the TechRadar team has been busy searching across every Amazon category to bring you the best deals: we've found discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, smartwatches, smart home gadgets, tablets, and plenty more besides.

No matter what you're in need of tech-wise at the moment, our US and UK round-up pages have a variety of deals that will fit, and a lot of these discounts are genuinely substantial — and many are still going. Together with the latest prices and links for each product, we've also included our expert tech advice in each case, so you know exactly why which offers are worth pursuing.

6. We reviewed the Oura Ring 5

A close up of a hand wearing the Oura Ring 5

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The Oura Ring 5 is a substantial step up from its predecessor: it's slimmer, lighter, and more durable, as well as offering extra battery life — and according to our review, you might even forget you're wearing it. Oura has managed to refine the device's appearance so it looks like a normal piece of jewelry, even with the cutting-edge sensors inside it.

"It's easily the most stylish and accurate smart ring around," our review states, though it's not perfect, and there's that usual Oura subscription fee to consider if you want to access most of the tracking features. If you're wondering whether the Oura Ring 5 is the right wearable upgrade for you, then we'll tell you everything you need to know below.

5. Meta revealed its cheaper smart glasses

Meta Essilor Luxottica AI Glasses

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Meta has treated us to a bumper crop of new smart glasses, starting at $299 / £269 / AU$599 and developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica. We've got all the details here, including how they feel to wear, and a rundown of the design and color variations you can pick from — you certainly can't complain that there isn't enough choice in this batch.

We've also got comments from Meta CTO and Head of Reality Labs Andrew 'Boz' Bosworth, who outlined the company's vision of a smart spec future, and said "it's pretty easy to make glasses that don’t look good, it turns out". That seems to be a humorous dig at some of Meta's rivals in the space, but see what you think of the new Meta Glasses range.

4. We reviewed the latest Sonos speaker

The Sonos Era 100 SL at a 3/4s angle in front of a pink background.

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The Sonos Era 100 SL wireless speaker is more affordable than the Era 100 that launched before it, but as our detailed review will tell you, Sonos has been able to pull this off without making too many compromises. Most importantly, the quality of the sound doesn't drop even though the price does, so you still get a top-tier listening experience.

Our review takes you through every aspect of the Era 100 SL speaker, from how easy it is to set up initially, to the sort of performance you can expect from it — with London Grammar and DJ Shadow included in the artists whose music we used for testing — and there's praise for "quality sound", "great connectivity", and "iconic design" along the way.

3. The Steam Machine got an official price tag

Steam Machine and SteamOS logo

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It's been a long wait for the Steam Machine, but we're nearly there, and now know that the starting price is set at $1,049 / £879 / AU$1,609, and we can thank the price inflation driven by the RAM crisis for that. If a Steam Machine is still within your budget, you'll be able to put in an order from June 29, more than seven months after it was first announced.

If you don't think that's good value, then we've put together a guide to building your own Steam Machine alternative below. You get full control over the budget and the specs of the components you choose, and it can be a lot of fun too (as we can say with confidence given the years of PC building experience on the TechRadar team).

2. Apple revealed its painful price hikes

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Speaking of the RAM crisis, it just hit Apple too: the company has racked up the pricing on many of its products, including iPads, MacBooks, and even the HomePod. The recently launched MacBook Neo, for example, now has a starting price of $699 rather than $599 in the US — a not inconsiderable rise of $100 or 17% in a single jump.

We've got all the details of how much more expensive each Apple gadget is now, with these price increases effective immediately on the official Apple Store. We've also got some ideas about where you can still find these Apple products at their original prices from third-party retailers — though you'll have to move fast to grab them.

1. GTA 6 pre-orders finally went live

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After two substantial delays, GTA 6 is finally going to go on sale on November 19, and you can get your pre-orders in now for the PS5, the Xbox Series X, or the Xbox Series S. You've got a $79.99 / £69.99 Standard Edition and a $99.99 / £89.99 Ultimate Edition to choose between, and we've got links for you to all the top US and UK retailers right here.

We're also going to keep an eye out for any bundles that these stores are offering, meaning you can pick up the game and a console at the same time — so check back often if you're interested. It's exciting that pre-orders are now live for what could be the video game of the decade, and we only have five more months to count down until launch day.



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Hisense launches a dedicated remote that connects...

  • Hisense launches a dedicated remote that connects to the kid-safe Vidaa Kids
  • Kids can't access grown-up apps with the Safe Streaming remote
  • Included across the 2026 Hisense TV range

If you're a parent, you probably don't want your kids to watch things on TV that aren't age-appropriate or safe for them to stream. But stopping that can be a pain. Hisense may have a better option: the first "Safe Streaming" remote control.

Hisense has teamed up with A Parent Media Co Inc, which owns the Kidoodle TV service, to deliver kid-friendly shows to its Vidaa TV operating system alongside the aforementioned remote. It'll be available across the entire 2026 TV range.

Rather than try to screen out dodgy stuff across your smart TV apps and channels, Hisense's solution removes them altogether. The kids can watch thousands of episodes on Vidaa Kids, and the remote is there to help them find their favorites such as Spongebob Squarepants, PAW Patrol: Pup Tales, Baby Shark and many more. There are over 50,000 episodes in total.

A screenshot of the VIDAA Kids app showing familiar characters such as PAW Patrol and Spongebob Squarepants

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A walled garden that's safer for kids

Like many parents I was anti-screens… until I became a parent. Sometimes parking a toddler in front of PAW Patrol is exactly what you need so you can prepare a meal, put a laundry load on or just get a few minutes' break.

But my kids didn't have access to the streaming and live channels today's smart TVs have; there's no way I'd leave young kids in front of the TV without supervision or a lot of parental controls switched on.

What Hisense is offering here is an easier life for parents of young children: rather than having to block specific apps on your TV or PIN-protect profiles in multiple apps, you can simply give the kids the Safe Streaming remote and let them get on with it.

Because it's all in one app you don't need to spend any time configuring the apps the grown-ups use, and there's no possibility of the kids getting frustrated across multiple streaming services.

The new remote will be included across Hisense's 2026 MiniLED and RGB MiniLED range, including the E8S, U7S, U7S PRO, UR8S and UR9S series, launching this month — but only on sets with the Vidaa operating system, meaning in the UK and Europe, but not in the US.

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“With great power comes great responsibility.” It...

“With great power comes great responsibility.”

It may be a line borrowed from Spider-Man, but it captures the inflection point facing the telecoms industry today.

Telecom networks are the invisible infrastructure of modern life. Every message sent, video streamed and connected device depends on the vast digital highways that telecom operators build and maintain.

But the industry is now at a crossroads.

As UK telecoms intensify their journey toward Net Zero and with 6G on the horizon, AI is emerging as both a transformative enabler and a sustainability challenge.

A dual approach to AI

Telecoms has entered a new phase of AI-fueled growth. Data demand is surging, networks are becoming denser, and the next wave of innovation is pushing digital infrastructure to new limits.

With this growth comes a clear opportunity to lead on sustainability – but to seize it, the industry must unlock AI’s full potential responsibly. On one hand, AI enables smarter operations across the telecoms system, from network traffic optimization to supply chain analytics and carbon reporting. On the other, it brings rising energy and water demands driven by compute-intensive workloads.

A dual approach is therefore central to ensuring technological innovation supports the climate agenda. That means advancing both AI for sustainability – using AI to reduce emissions, optimize resources and accelerate progress towards Net Zero – and sustainable AI, ensuring that AI itself is designed, deployed and governed in a way that minimizes its environmental impact.

This is the defining tension of the next decade: scaling intelligence without scaling impact.

Pinpointing high-impact AI use cases

AI is already creating new possibilities for progress, but real value lies in prioritizing use cases that drive both business value and environmental benefit. Not every use case delivers equal value—and in a resource-constrained world, prioritization is critical.

First and foremost, energy optimization is an area of significant opportunity. Energy consumption accounts for up to 40% of telecoms’ network OPEX, and GSMA Intelligence indicates that operators could reduce OPEX by 4% for a 20% reduction in energy costs through power efficiencies.

Here, AI can assist with network load balancing to help distribute traffic evenly and reduce unnecessary energy consumption. Meanwhile, energy use in data centers can be reduced through intelligent workload distribution, predictive cooling and server optimization, all of which lower overall demand. In effect, AI enables networks to think more intelligently about how and when energy is used.

On the reporting side, AI is also playing an increasingly important role. It’s being used to support customer carbon reporting, particularly in analysing large datasets from multiple sources – estimating notoriously obscure Scope 3 emissions and helping customers better understand their impact.

For example, a network operator seeking to assess B2B customer emissions can integrate data from traffic records and device energy use, linking it with customer profiles to generate more accurate insights. What was once opaque is becoming measurable, and therefore manageable.

Establishing the foundations for sustainable AI

Without the right foundations, scaling AI risks putting the cart before the horse. Organizations must establish strong governance to ensure AI is used ethically and sustainably – and that requires close collaboration across sustainability, technology and operational teams.

A centralized governance body can accelerate decision-making, enforce accountability, and ensure AI initiatives are aligned with wider sustainability goals. It also provides the guardrails needed to scale AI with confidence.

This oversight should extend across the full AI lifecycle — from design and development to training and deployment — embedding environmental, social and ethical considerations from the outset, rather than treating them as an afterthought.

For instance, organizations can adopt a “decision tree” approach to evaluate whether AI is needed at all, and if so, what type is most appropriate, considering alternatives that may deliver similar outcomes with a lower environmental footprint.

Assessing and mitigating environmental impact

Understanding AI’s environmental footprint must be the starting point for responsible adoption. After all, you can’t manage what you can’t measure. In truth, only a minority of companies are actively monitoring and disclosing the environmental footprint of their AI models, and even fewer have set reduction targets. This indicates a broader need for lifecycle assessments and accountability in AI operations.

But this is a daunting task on a few levels. Many organizations lack transparency from AI providers regarding energy efficiency and carbon footprints, which is crucial for informed decision-making – and without clear, standardized metrics and greater visibility across the value chain, organizations are left making critical decisions in the dark. Addressing this gap will require closer collaboration across the ecosystem to establish common standards, improve transparency and embed sustainability into AI decision-making.

A responsibility that extends beyond telecoms

The impact of telecoms sustainability decisions goes far beyond the industry. Telecoms already account for at least 1.6% of global carbon emissions. Decisions made here influence energy demand, emissions reduction and resource efficiency across national economies. By acting decisively, telecoms can set a standard for other sectors, demonstrating that AI-powered growth and sustainability are not mutually exclusive.

But there is work to be done. As AI adoption accelerates across networks, customer operations and enterprise services, understanding and managing its energy impact will become increasingly important. Ultimately, the challenge facing telecoms is not simply to connect the world, but to do so responsibly.

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In a small kitchen where storage is at a premium,...

In a small kitchen where storage is at a premium, I figured a portable blender would serve me fine. I quickly realised how limiting it was for my needs — as a home cook, I needed more than just smoothies for my breakfast.

After looking at several options, I got the Braun Multiquick 5 and haven’t regretted that purchase once. It might come with a few different attachments, but it’s still compact and powers well above its size would indicate.

I can still make smoothies, but now I also make soups, sauces and other dishes that I’ve been meaning to try now I have a hand blender.

Actually, hold on, there is one small regret that I do have: I paid full price for it and regret not waiting for the massive 57% discount available right now. If, like me, you’re looking to up your kitchen antics with something small and affordable, grab this EOFY deal on the Braun Multiquick 5 for the bargain price of AU$79 at The Good Guys.

Using a powerful 1,000W motor, this stick blender will help you blend, chop, whip and puree with ease and make food prep a breeze. There are 21 speeds, plus a turbo boost function to help you nail the consistency that you want for your dish. Cleanup is also effortless with dishwasher-safe attachments. Click the Price Beat button to get this deal. Alternatively, Amazon has it for AU$85 if you want next-day delivery.View Deal

With smoothies, the Multiquick 5’s motor can easily crush and blend frozen fruit and fibrous greens like kale.

Its heat-resistant immersion blender shaft attachment allows me to just stick (pardon the pun) the blender directly into a hot stock pot to blend or puree ingredients to make soup or sauce, saving me cooking time.

Even though the attachments can’t be stacked and need to be stored separately, the full package still earns its spot in my kitchen in spades as the blender shaft, whisk, masher and vegetable chopper don’t take much room.

Granted, the Multiquick 5 would be too small for some households, but it’s serving me very well and, honestly, given how versatile it is, it’s excellent value at this price.



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Recent court developments in Germany have put an ...

Recent court developments in Germany have put an important issue into the robotics spotlight.

A German court in Hamburg has issued a preliminary injunction against Elite Robots Germany in a copyright infringement case involving copying of Universal Robots software.

As a result, the company is not allowed to offer or distribute the products covered by the decision in Germany while the case continues.

At first, this may sound like technical legal news only relevant for the German market.

But it highlights broader questions that matter to every company investing in automation – especially when choosing a collaborative robot that will operate close to people and become part of daily production.

Here are five reasons why.

1. Copying creates real risk for customers

When protected robot software or design is copied without permission, the impact extends well beyond the supplier and exposes all parties in the value chain to significant legal risk.

It can affect end-customers directly as using an infringing product for commercial purposes, such as a robot with infringing software in a production line, can itself constitute a legal violation.

This not only creates a risk of court-ordered remedies, including preliminary or permanent injunctions requiring the immediate shutdown and removal of the affected robots, but also exposes customers to costly and disruptive litigation and potential business interruption.

Automation systems are long‑term investments meant to run for years. Legal uncertainty at supplier level can turn into a real business risk on the factory floor.

2. “Similar” does not mean safe

Collaborative industrial robots are often described as safe, but safety is not automatic. It depends on how a robot is designed, tested, and used in real applications.

A robot that looks or behaves like another system does not share its safety profile. Safety comes from reliable hardware, validated software, certified functions, clear limits, and proper documentation. These cannot be copied by appearance alone.

Superficial similarity creates a dangerous false sense of security, which may result in serious physical injury to operators and bystanders.

3. Lower price can mean higher cost later

The purchase price of a robot is easy to compare. The long‑term cost is not.

If your robot vendor ends up in a legal battle, besides the question of even being able to use it legally, you also face uncertainty about product availability, software updates and service support.

Unexpected downtime, lack of updates or compliance challenges can quickly outweigh any initial savings. This has never been more relevant as modern robots are software‑driven machines. Motion control, force limits, diagnostics, and safety logic all depend on software.

If customers do not know where the software comes from, who owns it, or how it is maintained, they introduce uncertainty into production. Original, well‑understood software is essential for reliable and predictable operation over time.

In automation, shortcuts often appear affordable at first but expensive later. And as with all things in life: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

4. Buying copycat tech shapes the future of automation

Every automation investment sends a signal about what the market rewards. Choosing original, lawfully developed technology encourages long‑term engineering, robust safety practices, and continued product improvement. Choosing copycat technology does the opposite: it normalizes shortcuts, weakens incentives to invest in research and compliance, and shifts competition away from quality and reliability.

Over time, widespread tolerance of intellectual property infringement affects the entire robotics ecosystem, from suppliers and integrators to suppliers and regulators. It increases uncertainty and ultimately makes it harder for manufacturers to rely on stable platforms that will be supported and improved for years to come.

Protecting original technology is not about limiting choice or slowing competition. It is about ensuring that competition is based on real innovation, verified safety, and accountability – and that customers can invest in automation with confidence, knowing the technology they rely on is built to last.

5. Trust in the original

In summary, choosing a robot is not only about specifications and price. It is about trust.

Buyers need confidence that a robot is legally sound, properly certified, and supported by people who truly understand the technology. Trust comes from transparency, responsibility, and deep technical knowledge – not from claims or visual similarity.

Automation is becoming increasingly central to modern manufacturing and as it does, questions of originality, safety, and integrity become part of responsible decision‑making.

So, no matter if you’re purchasing your first robots or expanding your fleet, before asking what a robot can do, it is worth asking a simple question:

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O2's 2G networks set to be pulled from 2029 i...

  • O2's 2G networks set to be pulled from 2029 in line with industry
  • 4G and 5G networks are more secure and more efficient
  • Some IoT and connected systems still use 2G

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has become the latest UK mobile operator to announce plans to shut down its legacy 2G networks, beginning in 2029.

At the same time, VMO2 said not having to look after 2G networks will free up more resources to look after, and improve, 4G and 5G network capacity, speeds and reliability.

The company already started shutting down its 3G networks in 2025, with a national cutoff planned as soon as this year, but 2G networks remained open in the meantime.

VMO2 to start pulling 2G networks from 2029

EE is also turning off its 2G networks from 2029, with VodafoneThree following suit in 2030.

While VMO2 promises to warn customers to help them identify affected devices and migrate to more modern networks, most smartphone users are unlikely to notice an impact because modern smartphones rely on 4G and 5G networks instead.

But IoT devices, smart meters, payment terminals, alarm systems and other crucial infrastructure has traditionally used 2G networks.

"While most customers won’t need to take any action at all, some businesses might need to start planning for this now," CTO Jeanie York explained.

The industry-wide 2G shutdown ultimately falls under government plans to strengthen telecoms security, following concerns over supply chain risks, cyberattacks and the general security of critical national infrastructure.

VMO2 also disclosed the environmental benefits of the shutdown. Though its 2G networks only carry 0.5% of all VMO2 mobile network traffic, it accounts for more than 10% of the company’s total cell site energy consumption. The company declared that its 4G and 5G networks are 10x more efficient.

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The Samsung Galaxy XR headset is now available fo...

The Samsung Galaxy XR headset is now available for preorder ahead of its July 8 launch in the UK, and while you can’t pick it up at Amazon, that doesn’t mean you can't snag a Prime Day-like deal or two.

Best of all, you won’t need to be a Prime or other subscription service member; Samsung’s discounts are available to every shopper through its online store — you’ll just need to bundle a few things with your purchase, or sign up to PayPal (if you haven’t already) and check out using that as your payment method.

• Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

For that PayPal offer, you’ll get £100 off using the code PAYPALXR at Samsung's online store. That’s a serious saving off the £1,699 asking price, but you only have until July 7 to take advantage of this offer.

Plus, if you’re looking to upgrade your Samsung tech, or dive deeper into its ecosystem, it has deals that will save you 10% on Galaxy smartphones, a Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds.

Today's best Samsung Galaxy XR deals

Code: PAYPALXR
If you buy the Samsung Galaxy XR headset using PayPal then you can save £100 with the code PAYPALXR. You only have until July 7 to use this deal, but if you’re strongly considering getting the Samsung Galaxy XR headset then it’s a hefty saving on the device for little to no effort (especially for folks with a PayPal account already).View Deal

Save 10% on Galaxy smartphones — August 4, 2026
Save 10% on Galaxy watches and buds — September 30, 2026
If you don’t want to simply buy a Galaxy XR headset, but also upgrade your whole Samsung setup, then this combo deal is for you, as you can save 10% on Galaxy gadgets. I currently use a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro 4, and a Galaxy S26 Ultra, and they are all superb, and this kind of discount only makes the tech even better.View Deal

Save 30% on a travel case & controllers — September 30, 2026
Lastly, much like the above tech offer you can also save big on an official travel case and Samsung controllers when they’re bought with the Galaxy XR headset.
The controllers will be required for some titles, though most games rely on hand tracking so I’m not convinced you need a pair straight away. A case, however, is a must-buy.
Whether it’s this one or an unofficial box, any VR headset is much easier to carry around with a case, and it helps keep the headset’s lenses from getting damaged by direct sunlight.
Besides a silicone facial interface (which this headset lacks), a case is the only accessory every VR headset user should own.View Deal

After spending a week with the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, Lance Ulanoff called it “an impressive multimodal AI spatial computer,” though Android XR and the overall experience didn’t hold a candle to visionOS and the Apple Vision Pro, especially the M5 version.

He also noted that, at launch, Gemini felt less deeply integrated as he had originally imagined, and the lack of precision with controls dulled the ‘wow’ factor.

At the same time, the Galaxy XR headset is half the price of the Vision Pro, so technical downgrades are to be expected, and as Google and Samsung iterate on the software, you could find the Samsung Galaxy XR headset seriously ups its game — especially as more apps get XR support.

It delivers some impressive OLED visuals despite costing less, and can integrate with the full G Suite of apps for some spatial productivity. So, if you want something that balances work and play, with great performance, at a more affordable price point, and don’t mind missing out on the Quest gaming library, you’ll struggle to find something better than Samsung’s XR machine.

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I've been trying out Amazon's latest — and possibly greatest — e-reader, the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, and while I love it for reading comics in full colour and note-taking, I've been waiting patiently for Amazon Prime Day to see how the device fares in the megasale.

As expected, it's seen a sizeable discount; 20% off, knocking it from £629.99 to £504.99, which is, to be honest, much closer to the value proposition I think the slate offers. Still, though, it's pricey for what it is; and the fact that it's actually cheaper right now to buy a Kindle, Kindle Scribe and a Kindle Colorsoft separately leaves me perplexed.

Right now, the Kindle (in graphite) is £79.99 (was £94.99) at Amazon, the 32GB Kindle Scribe (in tungsten grey) is £244.99 (was £399.99) and the Kindle Colorsoft is £154.99 (was £239.99). That totals £479.99; £26 cheaper than just one Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. Make it make sense.

While we scored it a respectable 4 stars in our review, a major sticking point for the Scribe Colorsoft is its value proposition. There's nowehere near enough going for it to justify this e-reader costing more than a MacBook Neo. View Deal

For the pared-back basic experience, the most recent Kindle (2024) scored 4 stars in our review as an affordable and capable e-reader. It's compact enough to stash in your hand luggage while travelling, performance is solid, and it taps into Amazon's vast library of books. View Deal

A notetaker's best friend, the Kindle Scribe is great for students, avid readers and productivity users alike, offering a satisfying and slick screen on which to doodle and annotate. We scored it 4.5 stars in our review.View Deal

If you mostly want the colour screen, you'll be just fine with the Kindle Coloursoft; as a comic reader, this is really all I want and need from my Kindle. While you can't ever match the vibrancy of an LCD or OLED screen in e-ink, it's a valiant effort that earned the device 4.5 stars in our review.View Deal

While not a factor in the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft pricing hoo-ha, it's worth noting the Kindle Paperwhite is also on sale with a neat £35 discount. We scored this model 4-stars in our review, praising its bright, white screen and long battery life.View Deal

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft isn't without its selling points entirely; if you really do want to read comics and take notes on one device, it's the only Kindle that offers both functions... just not in tandem, so you can't annotate comics or manga.

That means the main benefit is access to colour pens and highlighters, which isn't a big enough sell for me to drop half a grand on an e-reader.

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Agentic AI is moving rapidly from boardroom ambition to enterprise reality.

Gartner forecasts that roughly 40% of enterprise applications will incorporate task-specific AI agents this year, up from just 5% last year.

This surge forces every CIO, CISO, and technology leader to consider: What should AI be allowed to access, and how should it operate once inside the enterprise?

Many organizations begin by embedding AI agents directly into legacy systems, connecting them to backend databases, APIs, and workflows in the name of speed.

While this inline approach can work in modern, well-governed environments, it often bypasses the approval workflows and controls that legacy systems were built around. Agents can access restricted data, skip approvals, or execute transactions without a complete, attributable record.

The result is a growing governance gap. Decisions tied to sensitive data can’t be reliably reconstructed or defended with the same confidence as human-driven work. Even advanced models stall in pilots because organizations can’t prove how outcomes were produced.

The solution is not to slow AI adoption. It’s to change how AI interacts with the systems that already run the business.

When AI bypasses the system, it breaks it

Consider a finance workflow in an ERP software system. An agent updates vendor bank details and pushes a payment through a fast-track path, bypassing a required approval step and segregation-of-duties check. Later, when the transaction is questioned, the organization can’t prove who approved the change, why it was made, or whether proper controls were followed.

That’s where accountability breaks down. Changes are made inside core systems, but the evidence is incomplete, inconsistent, or disconnected from the system of record.

Emulated human behavior offers a more secure and practical path. These agents operate exactly as a human employee would: logging in with standard credentials, navigating the existing user interface, reading screens in context, following established workflows, and executing tasks while remaining fully subject to every control already in place.

No new APIs. No raw backend data exposure. No rewriting of decades-old business logic or security rules. The guardrails designed to protect against human error or misuse — validations, permissions, approvals, and audit logging — remain 100% intact.

This UI-first approach is especially effective for organizations running mission-critical processes on older platforms. Building secure, governed APIs for legacy systems is expensive and time-consuming, often leaving out protections built into the interface layer.

While emulated human agents may not match the speed of direct backend calls, they provide far more valuable enterprise advantages: immediate deployability, ironclad accountability, and zero disruption to proven controls. Secure operation doesn’t require avoiding AI. It requires rethinking how it fits into the systems around it.

Preparing for emulated human in the enterprise

Three priorities can help organizations prepare for the emulated human approach as AI scales into critical workflows.

1. Place AI at the points where work happens

Most enterprise AI strategies assume deeper backend integration creates better automation. In environments shaped by legacy systems, it often does the opposite: introducing new complexity while bypassing the workflows and controls already built into the interface layer.

Instead, focus AI at the points where it can operate without requiring systems to be rebuilt. This approach dramatically reduces integration overhead, limits exposure of core systems, and allows AI to scale within existing operating models rather than forcing costly modernization.

2. Align AI accountability with human accountability

Agents should operate under named identities and the same policies as employees. They preserve approval workflows, follow role-based permissions, and generate the same audit artifacts — including log entries, change histories, tickets, and recorded approvals — that organizations already rely on to review human activity.

This removes the dangerous two-tier governance model where AI operates under different standards than employees. Organizations can maintain visibility, accountability, and established compliance and risk management controls as AI takes on greater responsibility.

3. Design for adaptability rather than brittle automation

Traditional robotic process automation (RPA) relied on rigid, click-by-click scripts that broke the moment screens changed or exceptions appeared. Emulated human agents interpret context in real time, adjust to variation, and continue operating, just as skilled employees do.

That adaptability is essential in dynamic enterprise environments where policies change, exceptions are common, and systems are rarely static. Instead of constant break/fix maintenance, organizations gain AI that can operate more resiliently inside real-world workflows.

Scaling AI with the systems already in place

As agentic AI scales, enterprises will be judged not only by the intelligence of their systems but by their ability to govern them. The pressure to balance innovation with control will only intensify.

The most durable strategies will be those that embed AI safely within the systems already in place, rather than racing around them. When an agent’s actions can be audited and justified with the same rigor applied to a human colleague, it’s finally ready for production.

That’s how secure, scalable AI will be defined in the enterprise.

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