Smart Home Week
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Everything you need to know to set up your smart home
Here's everything your smart home can do
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The best Alexa Skills and commands
Here's how to make Alexa even smarter
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This plant is secretly a smart air purifier with washable filters – and it connects to Alexa, too
Make those pollutants leaf you alone
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I’m obsessed with bird-watching and the Bird Buddy smart bird feeder is my new, favorite gadget
The smart home is not just for indoors
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How to use Google Assistant: make your Google Home speaker work for you
How to use Google Assistant in all kinds of ways
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Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P: a fast, well-featured but expensive 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor
The Aorus FO32U2P is a super-premium gaming monitor with plenty of features, but is it worth its high price tag?
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Motorola Razr 2024 review – the cool phone rules
The Motorola Razr 2024 – also called the Moto Razr 50 – improves the cover display, but we worry about the cameras and AI promise.
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HP Spectre Foldable 17 review: a flagship screen and hugely versatile device, but it’s fatally flawed
Fatally flawed, but beautiful, HP’s $5,000 foldable fell short of our expectations in the end.
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Panasonic Lumix S9 review – small, simple, powerful, flawed
The Lumix S9 boasts incredible bang for buck video features, in an all-new and tiny body that's not for everyone.
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Dyson V11 review: still a supremely capable vacuum cleaner
A few years after its initial launch, the Dyson V11 is still worth your attention.
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Engwe L20 review: A reliable, long range, and budget-friendly e-bike
A heavy cruiser e-bike that will get you where you need to go for very little money
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Remington One Dry & Style Hair Dryer review
Attachments for curly, wavy and flyaway hair make this fast hair dryer a versatile option.
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Samsung just made its next Galaxy Unpacked event official – here's what we know
Samsung has set July 10, 2024, as the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked, and we're expecting a bunch of new devices, including the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold 6.
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Samsung's next generation of phones are coming - and you can already get $50 off with this reservation trick
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 could be just around the corner now - and you can already reserve one of the brand's upcoming mystery devices.
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Motorola Razr 2024 review – the cool phone rules
The Motorola Razr 2024 – also called the Moto Razr 50 – improves the cover display, but we worry about the cameras and AI promise.
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Google just surprised us with invites for an August 13 event and we're expecting new Pixels
Google just sent out invites for an AI, Android, and Pixel devices-centric event on August 13, 2024.
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The Moto Tag looks like an AirTag but boasts one feature that's a big win for Android users
With Google revamping its Find My network, Motorola is joining the world of item trackers with the feature-filled Moto Tag.
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The best cheap phones 2024
Our best cheap phones list gives you affordable options for less money, without compromising on quality or features.
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iOS 18 gives Apple Maps a big search upgrade to go with its offline hiking trails
The iOS 18 beta includes a bunch of new features for Apple Maps like Search Here and offline hiking trails.
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Laptops & Computing
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Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P: a fast, well-featured but expensive 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor
The Aorus FO32U2P is a super-premium gaming monitor with plenty of features, but is it worth its high price tag?
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NYT Wordle today — answer and hints for game #1103, Wednesday, June 26
Looking for Wordle hints? We can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
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Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, June 26 (game #884)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, June 26 (game #115)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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Google may be making AI versions of celebrities for you to chat up in YouTube
Google is reportedly creating generative AI chatbots that imitate celebrities ahead of offering customers tools for their own custom AI chatbots.
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Microsoft has pulled a miracle: its Surface Copilot PCs are now the most repairable in the market
Microsoft is setting the industry standard, with its Surface Copilot PCs now the most repairable in the market.
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AI music makers face recording industry legal battle of the bands that could spell trouble for your AI-generated tunes
Artificial intelligence music makers Suno and Udio have been hit with major lawsuits filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and major music labels for copyright infringement.
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Apple
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No, you can’t run a PC emulator on your iPhone or iPad, Apple says
Developers are finding that Apple won’t allow PC emulators on the App Store, despite other emulators being permitted.
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Rumored Apple and Meta collaboration might make the iPhone 16 a better AI phone
Meta and Apple are reportedly planning to bring Meta's generative AI to future Apple devices.
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The best ways to control your HomeKit smart home: from your TV to your Apple Watch
Apple Watch now supports family sharing, but what is the best way to control your HomeKit smart home?
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The cheaper Apple Vision Pro could come with these big trade-offs – and make the Meta Quest 3 look a bargain
Apple is working on a cheaper Vision Pro that could drop some big-name features to bring the price down.
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Leaked iPhone 16 case video may show off the new design for 2024
This case mold could give us an indication of what's coming with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
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Streaming
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Netflix movie of the day: His House is a smart, thoughtful horror with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Don’t miss the critically acclaimed horror movie His House while it’s streaming on Netflix.
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The Bear season 3 is being served earlier than expected on Hulu – here's when you can watch the premiere
FX brings forward The Bear season three premiere by three hours – here’s when you can watch it on Hulu and Disney Plus.
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Netflix’s Chinatown series is reportedly on hold while David Fincher focuses on a Squid Game remake
David Fincher is working on two big hits for Netflix, according to reports, including a TV adaptation of Chinatown and Squid Game remake.
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3 familiar movie franchises are coming to Netflix in July 2024 – and 2 have over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
In Netflix's July 2024 catalog, there are plenty of titles to sink your eyes into, including these three major movie franchises
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Prime Video movie of the day: The Imitation Game is a legacy to Alan Turing’s monumental life
Benedict Cumberbatch is wonderfully indecipherable as codebreaker Alan Turing in The Imitation Game.
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TVs
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Save $150 on this huge Hisense 85-inch 4K TV at Best Buy
Enjoy a massive TV for less with $150 off this Hisense 85-inch 4K TV at Best Buy – with even more to be saved for My Best Buy members.
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Hot deals
The cheapest OLED TV deals and sales for June 2024
Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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Don't wait for Prime Day: the stunning LG C3 OLED TV just crashed to its lowest price ever
No need to wait for Prime Day - Amazon has LG's stunning 65-inch C3 OLED TV on sale for a record-low price right now.
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Roku’s latest free update turns your TV into a pop culture trivia game
Roku, which provides regular updates to its streaming devices, has introduced a weekly trivia game about pop culture for all users.
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YouTube on Google TV and Android TV is about to get a great free update we’ve been hoping for
The latest YouTube update will make video volume considerably less annoying.
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Best Buy is giving away a $50 gift card when you buy a 65-inch TV - prices from $299.99
Best Buy just launched a massive Members-only sale, and the best offer is a $50 gift card when you buy a 65-inch TV.
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Sony Bravia 9 vs TCL QM8 (2024) – super-bright mini-LED TVs put to the test
The Sony Bravia 9 and TCL QM8851G are among the brightest TVs you can buy, but brightness is only part of the story in both cases.
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Audio
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JLab’s new sports earbuds have ANC and Find My Device support so you can’t lose them
The Sport ANC 4 breaks new ground for JLab as they introduce features not available on other models like touch controls.
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Prime Day has come early: get five months of Music Unlimited for free today
The best Amazon Music Unlimited deal of the year is here - check out this excellent streaming platform for free for five whole months.
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Beats Pill: everything you need to know about Beats' just-launched Bluetooth speaker
The Beats Pill has made a 2024 comeback – here's everything you need to know ahead of a full TechRadar review.
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Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker lands, with twice the stamina of the old Pill (and it's cheaper too)
The Beats Pill is back, boasting IP67, louder sound, USB-C audio passthrough and wireless stereo pairing.
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iFi's new DAC is lossless and wireless – and there's a high-powered headphone amp too
The ZEN Blue 3 is the world's first wireless DAC to transmit and receive lossless audio. And the ZEN CAN 3 headphone amp is pretty tasty too.
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Report: Samsung's next Galaxy Buds might be the most useful model yet
A recent leak reveals some of the features coming to the Galaxy Buds3 including better audio quality and a new design.
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Beyerdynamic’s first open-ear headphones promise Hi-Res Audio quality without cutting you off from the world
Earphones that deliver sensational sound while ensuring you don't get hit by a bus
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Health & Fitness
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: latest news, rumors, and what we want to see
If the rumors are to be believed, Samsung is working on a premium version of its smartwatch in 2024.
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The best electric bikes for 2024: Performance for sport and commutes alike
Find the best electric bike for you, whatever your budget, experience level or terrain, we've got you covered.
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‘Walking is one of the most important things we can do for our long-term health’ – trainer shares three of her favorite lunch break walking workouts to try
Try this trainer’s walking workouts in your lunch break to develop longevity and heart health
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Cameras
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Panasonic Lumix S9 review – small, simple, powerful, flawed
The Lumix S9 boasts incredible bang for buck video features, in an all-new and tiny body that's not for everyone.
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Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II finally get rumored launch date – here's what to expect
The long-awaited Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II cameras have just been given a rumored launch date – and it's soon.
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The Best Bird Feeder Camera 2024
If you want to see which feathered friends are visiting your garden, we've rounded up best bird feeder cameras for you
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Get up to $500 off the best Canon cameras at Best Buy - plus a $150 gift card
Get a great new Canon camera at a great price thanks to Best Buy's member's only sale.
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Home
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Want a remote control for your smart home? SwitchBot has made a Matter-compatible one
The Universal Remote lets you control smart home devices, but to harness its full potential, you'll need a Matter hub.
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Early Prime Day deal: get the Ring Video Doorbell for its lowest price yet
Amazon's Early Prime Day deal sees the best-selling Ring doorbell security camera slashed down to $49.99.
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Dyson V11 review: still a supremely capable vacuum cleaner
A few years after its initial launch, the Dyson V11 is still worth your attention.
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The best Alexa Skills and commands: the most useful voice assistant tips and tricks
Even if you're an Amazon Echo pro, there are still ways to make Alexa smarter.
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Buying guides
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The best ereader for 2024
Catch up on your digital reading using one of these top ebook readers.
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A definitive list of the best RPGs on Game Pass in 2024
It's time to lose yourself in the best RPGs available on Game Pass.
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Best horror games: the scariest titles to play in 2024
These are our best horror games available now that'll provide fans with all sorts of scares on all sorts of platforms.
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The best cheap phones 2024
Our best cheap phones list gives you affordable options for less money, without compromising on quality or features.
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The Best Bird Feeder Camera 2024
If you want to see which feathered friends are visiting your garden, we've rounded up best bird feeder cameras for you
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The best electric bikes for 2024: Performance for sport and commutes alike
Find the best electric bike for you, whatever your budget, experience level or terrain, we've got you covered.
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The best laptop 2024: top portable picks for all budgets
Our best laptops guide can help you find the perfect device, no matter what your budget is.
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Deals
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Samsung's next generation of phones are coming - and you can already get $50 off with this reservation trick
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 could be just around the corner now - and you can already reserve one of the brand's upcoming mystery devices.
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Save $150 on this huge Hisense 85-inch 4K TV at Best Buy
Enjoy a massive TV for less with $150 off this Hisense 85-inch 4K TV at Best Buy – with even more to be saved for My Best Buy members.
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Amazon Prime Day is coming... here are 9 early deals worth buying right now
Amazon just announced its Prime Day dates, and I'm rounding up 9 of the best early deals you can shop right now.
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Hot deals
The cheapest OLED TV deals and sales for June 2024
Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.
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Don't wait for Prime Day: the stunning LG C3 OLED TV just crashed to its lowest price ever
No need to wait for Prime Day - Amazon has LG's stunning 65-inch C3 OLED TV on sale for a record-low price right now.
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Prime Day has come early: get five months of Music Unlimited for free today
The best Amazon Music Unlimited deal of the year is here - check out this excellent streaming platform for free for five whole months.
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NordVPN Coupons for June 2024
Use one of our NordVPN coupons to save on your subscription to the popular VPN service and keep your details private & secure online.
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Hostinger Coupon Codes for June 2024
Browse the latest Hostinger coupon codes for savings on a range of web packages, from shared web to VPS hosting.
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LG Promo Codes for June 2024
Celebrate Dads and Grads and save up to 35% off select OLED C3 TV's. Plus, special offers on new Tone free T80 earbudsand BOGO offer on XG5 speakers
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Squarespace Promo Codes for June 2024
These Squarespace promo codes can help you save money on domain names, website hosting & much more.
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Software
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Google may be making AI versions of celebrities for you to chat up in YouTube
Google is reportedly creating generative AI chatbots that imitate celebrities ahead of offering customers tools for their own custom AI chatbots.
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AI music makers face recording industry legal battle of the bands that could spell trouble for your AI-generated tunes
Artificial intelligence music makers Suno and Udio have been hit with major lawsuits filed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and major music labels for copyright infringement.
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Nvidia doesn't even break the top 100 in most recognizable brands, which may prove how little AI matters in real life
Nvidia can't even crack the top 100 best-known brands despite being worth a trillion dollars – maybe AI isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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ChatGPT wrote a movie and yes, it freaked people out and forced a big change to its launch plans
"The Last Screenwriter" is ChatGPT's first theatrical screenwriting credit but now its premiere's been cancelled.
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NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, June 26 (game #381)
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.
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Atari announces an expansion featuring 39 new games for Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection, coming later this year
Atari and developer Digital Eclipse have announced a brand-new expansion for the Atari 50: the Anniversary Collection.
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Best indie games 2024: the greatest gems from smaller studios
The best indie games guarantee affordable fun and are a brilliant excuse to branch out from the norm.
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Amazon Prime Day gaming deals 2024: what to expect and when they start
Amazon Prime Day gaming deals offer a great mid-year opportunity to save some money on some top gear and games.
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Mirai-esque botnet is hitting Zyxel NAS devices
Affected NAS devices had reached end-of-life, but there is a patch, so make sure to protect your endpoints straight away.
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ASMedia shows off USB4 v2 silicon allowing external SSDs to transfer data at up to 15GBps
ASMedia recently demoed new USB4 v2 silicon that will allow external SSDs to transfer data at up to 15GBps.
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Multiple WordPress plugins are being hacked to attack websites across the world
Thousands of WordPress websites at risk of full takeover, as hackers find a way to create admin accounts.
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Oracle says US TikTok ban could hurt its business
US TikTok ban could impact more than just TikTok, it could also hit Oracle hard
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