Infinix Smart 8 HD Review: As Basic as Android Go Smartphones Get

The Infinix Smart 8 HD is an entry-level smartphone that will ship with Android 13 Go in 2024. Its display isn’t very bright outdoors, supports a 90Hz refresh rate, and has a camera system that clicks good images in daylight conditions but fails to perform in low light. To learn more, read our review.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Indian Variant Surfaces on Geekbench; Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra Batteries Bag BIS Certification

Samsung is likely to unveil an Ultra foldable model this time around — Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra — alongside the regular models. Previous leaks indicated that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 would come equipped with the latest Snapdragon chipset in all markets and the new Geekbench listing echoes this rumour. Additionally, alleged battery units of the rumoured Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ult...

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Oppo Reno 12F 5G Spotted on Several Certification Sites; BIS Listing Suggests Imminent India Launch

Oppo Reno 12F 5G may arrive in select markets later this year. The handset has not yet been officially announced but the moniker was spotted on some certification sites. These listings hinted at some key specifications of the smartphone and suggested an imminent launch. It is likely to launch as the successor to the Oppo Reno 11F 5G, which was unveiled in February th...

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Nvidia RTX 5090 rumors continue to suggest this graphics card will not just be powerful, but also somehow miraculously slim

Nvidia’s incoming RTX 5090 has set tongues wagging again on the topic of how slim the next-gen flagship might just be.

VideoCardz noticed that Kopite7kimi, a regular on X (formerly Twitter) for GPU leaks, chipped in with another post that claims Nvidia’s version of the RTX 5090 (the Founders Edition) will be a two-slot graphics card.

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While you might think that’s not exactly slim as such, it definitely is for a flagship GPU. The RTX 4090 spans three or more slots, eating up huge amounts of space inside the case of the PC it’s installed in.

The leaker further elaborates that the RTX 5090 will be a dual-fan card, so we’re looking at a two-slot cooler with two fans to keep the temperatures of the Blackwell flagship GPU in check.

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Analysis: Efficiency in spades

For those who follow heavyweight GPUs, this rumor might be a difficult one to believe – and of course, we should exercise plenty of skepticism here (that’s true of any pre-release speculation).

However, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard about a slimmer RTX 5090, apparently due to a very different design approach Nvidia is taking with the flagship graphics card this time around. The source of that rumor mentioned a dual-slot cooling solution already (and that 32GB of VRAM might be the memory configuration for the 5090).

As we’ve noted before, with the RTX 5090 expected to make a big performance leap, this does beg the question of how much power it’ll use – and how good the cooling will have to be if it’s going to be a more compact solution in the next-gen flagship.

Kopite7kimi wouldn’t comment on the potential power usage of the RTX 5090, but does say: “I am sure the cooling design is more efficient.” This is certainly piquing our interest, as not only might the RTX 5090 forge ahead with gaming GPU performance, but it could also do that while being slimmed down – by a lot. This would fix one of our biggest issues with the RTX 4090 – namely, being able to fit the hulking thing into a PC case that isn’t the size of an aircraft hanger.

Does all this sound too good to be true? Well, to be fair it does, but we’ll just have to wait and see, though we may be in for a longer wait than is ideal, as the RTX 5080 might be the first Blackwell GPU to be released if the grapevine is correct. (That said, the RTX 5090 may not be far behind even in this eventuality).

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Jaw-dropping 256-core CPU will debut in 2025 as Arm partner turns heat up on AMD and Nvidia — Ampere conspicuously leaves Intel out of equation as it claims CPU leadership ahead of Epyc

Having debuted its AmpereOne processor in 2023, revealing a powerhouse CPU with up to 192 single-threaded cores, the highest in the industry, Ampere is now preparing an updated version to arrive in 2025, it has revealed

The company's annual Strategy & Roadmap Update video (which you can watch below) reveals more on its future plans, including that the next generation of AmpereOne will be fabricated on a 3nm process node (its predecessor is 5nm) and have up to 256 cores and 12-channel DDR5 memory.

“We're in an extreme hype cycle on AI," Renée James, Ampere's Founder and CEO said in the video. "This is evidenced by the near-panic purchasing of GPU capacity at the expense of all other forms of data compute. This too shall pass. All hype cycles adjust back to a new normal… At Ampere, we're working hard to enable and build products for that phase of the new normal, the next decade of AI compute.”

40 percent more performance than other CPUs

James says Ampere is “extending our product family to include a new 256-core product that delivers 40 percent more performance than any other CPU in the market” but it’s not just about cores. There are several new features that the company says will “enable efficient performance, memory, caching, and AI compute”. The future chip will use the same air-cooled thermal solution as the current one does.

Ampere has compared its CPUs to Nvidia’s aging A10 GPU for AI inference, showing how it can run LLM models efficiently and use less power. This is a big area for Ampere which announced, as part of its roadmap update, that it is working with Qualcomm to develop a joint solution for AI inferencing using Qualcomm's Cloud AI 100.

The company also claims that AmpereOne offers higher performance per watt than AMD's EPYC "Bergamo". However, as Serve The Home points out, “Ampere is using an estimated score for its part and also de-rating the AMD EPYC Bergamo performance normalizing it to GCC 13 performance.”

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YouTube's terrible free games are now available to everyone, here's how to play them

Over the past few months, a select group of people have been able to play games on YouTube, and now the feature has rolled out to everyone – but take it from me, they’re not worth your time.

Called ‘Playables, ’ YouTube has rolled out 75 titles today per its blog post announcement, all of which can be played for free in the mobile app or on your desktop. Plus, when you quit out of them, if you ever decide to return your progress will have been saved so you can pick up where you left off.

I’ve been trying some of the Playables for research (and definitely not as a way to avoid work) but found none were that fun. They’re mindless ways to burn through 10 minutes or so if you’re desperately bored, but if you’re on YouTube, there are literally millions of more entertaining ways to spend your time on the social media platform (like my recent obsession Jet lag: The Game, or watching The TechRadar Podcast)

Admittedly, Cut The Rope is a charming trip down memory lane with a classic smartphone app, but many other games are those mindless ‘puzzle’ games you see in TikToks or YouTube Shorts. After a minute, they lose all appeal.

It’s certainly nothing close to matching the quality of the Netflix games catalog – though I guess you are paying for those titles as part of a subscription so you should expect them to be higher quality.

Here’s how you can find YouTube’s games 

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If you’re still interested in finding YouTube’s new games here’s how.

On desktop, head to the YouTube homepage and scroll through the menu on the left side of the screen until you find the Explore section. At the bottom of this submenu, you should see ‘Playables,’ click on it and you’ll have found the games you seek.

On the mobile app, you'll also hit the compass symbol in the top right corner on the homepage. From here, tap on playables at the bottom of the menu, and you’ll find them.

On either platform, you’ll first load into the home menu, which shows you a few games, but clicking ‘browse’ will show you everything YouTube has to offer.

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Apple's WWDC 2024 invite reveals when to tune in for its big iOS 18 and AI reveals

We’ve already had our calendars marked for June 10 through 14 for Apple’s 2024 WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), but now we have official invites for the special event and a confirmed start time.

Apple just sent out invites to the press confirming the WWDC 2024 special event will kick off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on June 10 (3am AEST, June 11). Unlike previous Apple event invites – including the May 7 “Let Loose” event – this WWDC invite lacks a tagline and has a simpler design. However, there is a return to classic Apple form as the event kicks off at the often-used 10am PT time.

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The invite features a glowing circle of blue, pink, purple, and yellowish-orange hues. Wondering why a circle? Well, it pretty much matches the overall shape of the main ring building at Apple Park, the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, CA. There is a thicker row, then a thinner one, and lastly, a thicker one with the center open, displaying the WWDC 24 logo. The colors match the original logo shared back in March 2024 by Apple.

This could be a nod to the in-person event for media and developers at Apple Park, but it might hint at an all-encompassing rollout for Apple’s rumored AI feature set.

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In addition to the special event invites, Apple also shared a new main image for WWDC and updated its developer website. Both depict a version of the "Swift" logo with a holographic color scheme, but only the developer version has a tagline attached: "Coming in swiftly." 

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Alongside the next generations of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, we expect Apple to debut its overarching approach to AI. We recently saw Apple add AI-infused and -powered features to Logic Pro for iPad and Mac, but WWDC 2024 will be different.

After OpenAI debuted ChatGPT-4o, Google showed off Project Astra, and Microsoft unveiled AI PCs, all eyes are now on Apple to deliver and impress on this front. It could be an LLM that runs on-device, with genuinely useful features for all the core applications, such as new photo editing tools or summarization tools across mail, calendar, and even phone. I hope we get transcription built into Voice Memos, at the minimum.

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Specific to iOS 18, we expect more customization options for the home screen, smart summaries across nearly all applications, AI-generated emojis, and vastly improved searches. All of these were detailed in a fresh report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, which sets out the new AI features to expect in iOS 18. We may also see Apple speak to its in-house-developed AI models and potentially LLMs that could integrate with a partner like OpenAI to bake ChatGPT into the operating system.

Whatever route it takes, we can expect the company to highlight the fact that a good portion of this will be processed securely and privately on-device, versus being sent off to the cloud. After all, the Neural Processing Units (NPUs) built into Apple’s A-series and M-series silicon chips should be more than capable of handling these tasks.

Considering Apple refreshed the MacBook Air with the M3 chip in March and just debuted the M4 chip in the new iPad Pro earlier this month (check out our iPad Pro 13 (2024) review for our verdict), it might be too early to see additional hardware. However, there is always the possibility that Apple will revealed souped-up versions of these chips in a Mac, such as the Mac Studio or Mac Pro.

If you're looking for a new iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or even a next-generation Vision Pro, those are likely all coming later. We could see Apple use WWDC 2024 as the event to announce the Vision Pro's international rollout, though.

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Either route, time will tell on all this, and at least we know when we should all be tuning in – 10am PT / 1pm ET on June 10, 2024, to watch Apple unveil it all from Apple Park. TechRadar will be on the ground, so stay tuned for full coverage. In the meantime, check out our guide on how to watch WWDC 2024 so you don't miss a thing.

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China says it will use more tech to clamp down on online counterfeits

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced plans to use technology in its big to intensify crackdowns on counterfeits and improve IP protection.

The pledge, made by SAMR official Tong Bo (via China Daily), came amid discussions surrounding the administration’s efforts to protect against IP violations.

Bo stated that SAMR is “aiming to improve our capability of finding and identifying IP violations” by using technologies like cloud computing and mobile networks in order to assist in identifying IP violations.

China clamps down on IP violations

Last June, SAMR launched a major crackdown on online IP infringements together with the Ministry of Public Security and the China National Intellectual Property Administration. The initiative was designed to regulate the market and ensure that internet platforms were fulfilling their regulatory responsibilities.

Since then, according to Bo, more than 27,000 online IP infringement cases have been produced, with 267 referred to public security bureaus for further investigations.

Bo also noted that 1,374 websites involved in such activities have been shut down, and a further 7,390 online shops have been ordered to cease platform services after being found in violation of regulations.

Emphasizing that the efforts are ongoing, Bo stated that the regulator has continued to intensify its efforts to protect IP and combat counterfeits, alluding to the fact that the administration’s job isn’t finished and that more could be done to address the issue.

The SAMR’s enhanced focus on integrating technology into its law enforcement strategies signifies China’s commitment to safeguarding its markets, however the initial early information lacks any mention of artificial intelligence.

The Republic has been subject to numerous restrictions and bans from the likes of the US over importing and exporting computing components like processors, which play a big role in the rollout of AI. In response to global geopolitical tensions, China has now turned its attention to developing its own products.

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Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, May 28 (game #855)

Tuesday's Quordle is not too taxing within the realms of Quordle – which means it's potentially still quite difficult. I'm not sure any Quordle could be described as easy, frankly! If you get a little stuck, you'll find some hints below to help you out.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #855) - hint #1 - Vowels

How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #855) - hint #2 - repeated letters

Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2.

Quordle today (game #855) - hint #3 - uncommon letters

Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #855) - hint #4 - starting letters (1)

Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #855) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)

What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• M

• D

• B

• T

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #855) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle, game #855, are…

• MARRY
• DUTCH
• BRINE
• TACIT

Nothing major to worry about here. Yes, there are a couple of repeated letters (in MARRY and TACIT), but so long as you have a sensible strategy you should be fine. Mine is to play three set start words, STARE, DOILY and PUNCH, which between them use 15 of the most common letters in the game. That usually gets my game going pretty well, and indeed it did today: I already had 16 of the 20 letters I needed, including eight greens. Solving the words was pretty much a case of just filling in the blanks, which I did with two guesses remaining.  

How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.

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Daily Sequence today (game #855) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #855, are…

• LEASE
• SEWER
• THEFT
• BYLAW

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Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #854, Monday 27 May: PHOTO, LURID, PURGE, EMCEE
• Quordle #853, Sunday 26 May: BRINK, ALLEY, FENCE, GUILT
• Quordle #852, Saturday 25 May: CREST, SLICK, RATTY, SPURT
• Quordle #851, Friday 24 May: COPSE, STINT, SPIRE, IONIC
• Quordle #850, Thursday 23 May: MOLDY, REBEL, SPORT, MECCA
• Quordle #849, Wednesday 22 May: BLAST, USAGE, AUDIO, DETOX
• Quordle #848, Tuesday 21 May: NUDGE, OVINE, STRIP, TABOO
• Quordle #847, Monday 20 May: FORCE, SPREE, CACHE, RADII
• Quordle #846, Sunday 19 May: ALIKE, USHER, FLAKE, SUAVE 
• Quordle #845, Saturday 18 May: HUMPH, SHARD, LABOR, CROWD
• Quordle #844, Friday 17 May: DREAD, USUAL, LOVER, SPEAK
• Quordle #843, Thursday 16 May: COVEY, TWEAK, DITTO, DECAY
• Quordle #842, Wednesday 15 May: ABUSE, MANGY, WAGER, AHEAD
• Quordle #841, Tuesday 14 May: FLUTE, CARRY, BULLY, PURSE
• Quordle #840, Monday 13 May: CRASS, NICHE, CHEST, PRIZE
• Quordle #839, Sunday 12 May: BLAST, FRONT, CLACK, EAGLE
• Quordle #838, Saturday 11 May: SPINY, FRAME, GOOEY, FERAL
• Quordle #837, Friday 10 May: QUASH, PERKY, ENSUE, HARPY
• Quordle #836, Thursday 9 May: WOUND, IGLOO, MEALY, PASTY
• Quordle #835, Wednesday 8 May: SEVER, GLORY, RADAR, SMALL

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Hackers hijack Arc browser Windows launch with malvertising campaign

Hackers are taking advantage of the Windows launch of Arc browser to trick victims into downloading malware.

Arc is a relatively new internet browser, first launched for macOS in the summer of 2023 - and initial feedback from both media and the users was positive enough to prompt the release of a Windows version too. 

However, at the same time, unidentified hackers were creating websites with typosquatted domains, seemingly identical to the browser’s actual website. They were also creating ads on Google which, due to certain problems the network has, displayed the legitimate website, but redirected people to the typosquatted one.

Spotting bad ads

This meant customers who wanted to install Arc on their Windows device, and had used Google to search for it, would find an ad in the very top of Google’s search results page. 

The ad seemingly pointed to the site’s actual website, but led the victims to a malicious site which offered an infected version of the browser’s installer, hosted on MEGA, for download.

Anyone who downloaded this installer would get the browser, but also malware which, according to initial reports, seems to be an infostealer, although confirmation on the malware’s nature is still pending. 

Hackers are always taking advantage of major events and product launches to try and trick people into giving away sensitive data, or downloading malware. Events such as the FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, Chat-GPT launch, Windows 11 launch, and others, have all been abused in the past to deliver bad code to people.

The best way to protect against these attacks is to always type the website address into the browser, instead of “just googling” it. If you don’t know the site, be mindful of the search engine results, and always double-check the characters in the address bar before downloading anything.

Via BleepingComputer

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LG's 65-inch C3 OLED TV drops to a stunning price of $1,499.99 for Memorial Day

This year's Memorial Day sales have arrived, and if you're looking to upgrade your TV to a gorgeous OLED display, you can't get much better than this deal at Best Buy. The retailer has LG's highly rated 65-inch C3 OLED TV on sale for an incredible $1,499.99 (it was $2,499.99). That's a whopping $1,000 discount and the lowest price we've ever seen.

• Shop Best Buy's full Memorial Day sale

The LG C3 OLED TV is a successor to last year's best-rated TV, the LG C2, and includes upgrades such as the brand's latest and greatest image processor, the Alpha9 Gen6 chip - which delivers a gorgeous picture with improved brightness and contrast. The LG C3 also packs a new webOS experience and four HDMI 2.1 ports, which gamers will love for next-gen consoles, plus Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos support inside an ultra-thin, sleek design.

This is not only a record-low price for the LG C3 OLED TV but also one of the cheapest OLED TVs of this size. You can find more of today's best Memorial Day TV sales further down the page, and keep in mind that most offers will end tonight at Midnight.

Memorial Day deal: LG's C3 OLED TV

LG C3 65-inch OLED TV (2023): was $2,499.99 now $1,499.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy's Memorial Day sale has the highly-rated LG 65-inch C3 OLED TV down to an incredible price of $1,499.99. That's a $1,000 discount from its original price and the best deal we've ever seen. The stunning OLED TV features a brilliant picture with bright colors and powerful contrast, thanks to LG's latest Alpha9 Gen6 chip. Plus, you're getting four HDMI 2.1 ports for the best gaming experience on next-gen consoles, a sleek, thin design, and an updated webOS experience.View Deal

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Samsung 65-inch S90C Smart 4K OLED TV: was $2,599.99 now $1,599.99 at Samsung
The Samsung S90C OLED is TechRadar's best TV, and the 65-inch model is on sale for $1,599.99. That's a massive $1,000 discount and the best deal you can find. Our Samsung S90C review awarded this TV five stars, praising its gorgeous picture, extensive gaming features, super slim design, and reasonable price - especially with today's $1,000 price cut.

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Samsung 65-inch S95C 4K OLED TV: was $3,299.99 now $1,999.99 at Samsung
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Want to shove 30 GPUs in a computer system? Here's an AI solution that will work as long as you are using Dell — Liqid allows one R760 server to connect to a whopping 30 Nvidia GPUs for now with AMD and Intel likely soon

Composable infrastructure firm Liqid has created a cost-effective and scalable solution for organizations looking to deploy high-performance inference capabilities in their data centers. 

Unveiled at Dell Technologies World 2024, the UltraStack 30 crams a whopping thirty Nvidia L40S GPUs into a single Dell PowerEdge R760 server. 

Liqid previously released a technical whitepaper for its UltraStack server at Nvidia GTC 2024 and at that time it had only managed to jam up to 20 Nvidia L40S into a PowerEdge server, so that's quite a leap in a short amount of time.

AMD and Intel support coming

Nvidia L40S GPUs have fewer cores and are generally less powerful than Nvidia’s H100 and A100 accelerators, as well as the newer Blackwell GB200 and B200 systems. However, they are well-suited for a variety of high-performance tasks, including AI, data analytics, and 3D rendering. This makes them a versatile choice for modern data centers and professional workloads, and they are cheaper too. L40S typically cost $7,000 to $8,000, compared to H100s which can go for $25,000 to $30,000. 

The UltraStack 30 offers enhanced enterprise-level GPU infrastructure capabilities and builds on previous solutions, with improvements in operations per second and total cost of ownership compared to similar GPU density solutions. It also boasts an energy efficient design capable of delivering high-performance while reducing power consumption and operational costs.

This is just the start, and the company has big plans for the UltraStack 30. Sumit Puri, Liqid co-founder and chief strategy officer, noted, “As we move forward, we recognize that optimal memory bandwidth will be crucial for maximizing performance. This is why composableCXL (Compute Express Link) is on the horizon at Liqid, promising to further enhance our capabilities in delivering high-performance, low-latency solutions.”

Blocks & Files adds, “Our understanding is that Liqid can support GPUs and other accelerators from suppliers such as AMD and Intel. It is also aware of the possibility of marketing its SmartStack and UltraStack technologies to MSPs that wish to supply GPUs for rent.”

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Best Walmart Memorial Day sales 2024: 13 great deals on products we rate at least 4 stars out of 5

The Memorial Day sales are in full swing, and Walmart has some of the best deals we've seen so far. Looking for an OLED TV? You got it. Apple devices? Yes, you're covered. Smart home and streaming? Yes, and yes. Laptops? Of course.

• Shop Walmart's full Memorial Day sale

The only problem is that finding the absolute biggest bargains among all of the hundreds of discounted products is no easy task – but that's where we come in. We test hundreds of products each year at TechRadar, and we've pulled out our 13 favorite Walmart Memorial Day deals that we've tested and awarded a score of at least 4 stars (with one exception). Every single one of the products below comes recommended by the expert TechRadar team – so you can be sure you're getting a great device.

Want more deals? Head to our main Memorial Day sales hub for big savings from Amazon, Best Buy, Target and more.

Walmart Memorial Day sale: quick links

• Apple: AirPods, iPads & the Apple Watch from $89
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• Fashion: up to 40% off clothes, shoes & accessories
• Fitness: equipment, mats & accessories from $7
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• Outdoor play: up to $350 inflatable pools
• Patio: furniture, lawnmowers, & grills from $19.99
• Phones: iPhone and Samsung from $149
• Toys: up to 40% off Lego, Star Wars and more
• TVs: smart 4K TVs from $148

Best Walmart Memorial Day sales – today's 13 top-rated deals

Sony WH-1000XM5: was $399.99 now $323 at Walmart
Released in 2022, Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones represent some of the best the industry has to offer. With class-leading noise-canceling technology, crystal-clear hands-free calling, and Alexa voice control for ease of use, there's nothing better. Today's Memorial Day deal from Walmart brings the price down to $323.

Sony WH-1000XM5 review

TechRadar rating: 5/5View Deal

Apple AirTag (4-Pack): was $99 now $79 at Walmart
The best-selling Apple AirTag is on sale for $79 at Walmart, which is just $5 shy of the record-low price. If you tend to misplace your keys, luggage, wallet, or anything else you don't want to lose, just attach an AirTag to it, and your iPhone will locate the item.

Apple AirTag review

TechRadar rating: 4/5View Deal

Apple MacBook Air M1: was $999 now $699 at Walmart
While we've seen the Air M1 go for as little as $749 previously, Walmart has just beaten that already excellent discount by a whole $50. Not only is this an outstanding price for such a powerful laptop that still holds up great for 2024, but this could be the last chance to pick one up now that it's officially discontinued. Don't miss this awesome deal if you're looking for a great bang for the buck MacBook.

Apple MacBook M1 review

TechRadar rating: 4.5/5View Deal

Hisense 75-Inch U8 Series mini-LED 4K TV: was $1,599.99 now $1,198 at Walmart
This Hisense set allows you to purchase a big-screen, feature-packed TV at an incredible price. The U8 Series TVs are Hisense's least expensive models, with mini-LED backlighting, full-array local dimming, and support for Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos, and 144Hz Game Mode Pro.

Hisense U8K review

TechRadar rating: 4.5/5View Deal

Apple iPad Air 2022 (64GB): was $569 now $399 at Walmart
It's now been superseded by the new 2024 model, but Apple's 2022 iPad Air represents a bargain at $399 – the lowest price we've ever seen. The iPad Air 5 packs a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple's powerful M1 chip, and provides an all-day battery life.

Apple iPad Air (2022) review

TechRadar rating: 4/5View Deal

Ninja AF100 Air Fryer: was $89 now $69 at Walmart
Get the best-selling Ninja air fryer on sale for $69 – the lowest price we've seen this year. The highly-rated four-quart air fryer allows you to whip up your favorite fried foods with less oil, and the compact size allows you to store the appliance on your counter.

Ninja AF100 review

TechRadar rating: 4/5View Deal

Roku Express 4K+: was $39.99 now $29 at Walmart
The Roku Express 4K+ has been cheaper in the past – but only by $5. We called it "an affordable but brilliant 4K HDR streamer" in our review, which should be reassurance enough for anyone.

Roku Express 4K+ review

TechRadar rating: 4/5

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS): was $249 now $189 at Walmart
Grab the budget Apple Watch SE on sale for $189 – only $10 more than the record-low we saw during Black Friday. You're getting all the basic features that people love about the Apple Watch, such as GPS technology, heart rate monitoring, and health and fitness tracking. Check out our Apple Watch SE 2 review to see why we awarded this model four and a half stars out of five.

Apple Watch SE 2 review

TechRadar rating: 4.5/5View Deal

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen): was $99.99 now $59.99 at Walmart
We've never before seen the 2nd-gen Google Nest Hub down to as little as $59.99, as it is right now at Walmart. With Google Assistant built-in you can see and hear responses to your queries, and the smart display will even track your sleep, without the need to wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker. 

Google Nest Hub 2 review

TechRadar rating: 4/5View Deal

LG C2 42-Inch 4K OLED Smart TV (2022): was $1,549.99 now $849 at Walmart
The LG C2 OLED was rated as 2022's best TV, and Walmart has this 42-inch model on sale for a fantastic price of $849. The gorgeous display is praised for its intense brightness and vivid colors in our LG C2 OLED review and packs an a9 Gen5 AI Processor, Dolby Atmos, and voice control – all for under $1,000. Please note that this specific model is sold by a third-party seller but is fulfilled by Walmart.

LG C2 review

TechRadar rating: 5/5View Deal

Apple iPad 10.2 (2021): was $329.99 now $249 at Walmart
Apple's 2021 iPad may be slightly older tech, but the 10.2-inch Retina display and A13 Bionic chip ensure excellent picture quality and superior performance to this day. The entry-level tablet can do it all without issue, according to our Apple iPad 10.2 review, whether that's browsing the net, streaming media, light work, or playing games. Today's deal from Walmart is just $20 more than the record-low price and the best deal you can find right now.

Apple iPad 10.2 review

TechRadar rating: 4.5/5View Deal

Dyson V8 Origin+ Cordless Vacuum: was $419.90 now $279.99 at Walmart
If you're interested in a lightweight cordless vacuum, Walmart has the top-rated Dyson V8 on sale for a fantastic price of $279.99. Perfect for pet owners, the Dyson V8 features a de-tangling motor bar that works across hardwood floors and carpets and can transform into a handheld vac for quick and convenient clean-ups.

Dyson V8 review

TechRadar rating: 4.5/5View Deal

Apple AirPods (2nd Generation): was $159 now $89 at Walmart
The AirPods 2 are Apple's cheapest earbuds, and Walmart has the 2nd-generation model on sale for $89 – just $20 more than the record-low price. Though we only rate them at 3.5 stars out of 5 now, that's based on the new AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro 2 being better – but at this price, they're well worth considering if you don't need noise-cancelling tech.

Apple AirPods 2 review

TechRadar rating: 3.5/5View Deal

Shop more Memorial Day sales

• Amazon: 50% off TVs, clothing, vacuums & more
• Adidas: clothing & sneakers from $14
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $89
• Appliances: save 30% on major appliances
• Best Buy: up to $800 off TVs
• Casper: 30% off all mattresses
• DreamCloud: 50% off mattresses sitewide
• Home Depot: up to 60% off patio furniture
• Lowe's: 40% off appliances, patio & grills
• Nectar: up to 40% off mattresses
• Nike: 50% off sneakers, leggings & t-shirts
• Nordstrom: up to 50% off shoes, clothing & beauty
• Purple: save up to $800 on mattresses + a free base
• Saatva: up to $600 off luxury mattresses
• Samsung: up to $1,900 off select appliances
• Target: 35% off patio furniture, appliances & clothing
• Walmart: $400 off TVs, clothing & more
• Wayfair: outdoor furniture from $100

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Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, May 27 (game #854)

The start of another week brings the chance to keep your Quordle streak going, or to restart it if you lost it yesterday. But be warned: today's Quordle is potentially difficult. If you get stuck, you might find my hints to be helpful.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #854) - hint #1 - Vowels

How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #854) - hint #2 - repeated letters

Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2.

Quordle today (game #854) - hint #3 - uncommon letters

Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #854) - hint #4 - starting letters (1)

Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 2.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #854) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)

What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• P

• L

• P

• E

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #854) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle, game #854, are…

• PHOTO
• LURID
• PURGE
• EMCEE

EMCEE is that rare word that contains three of the same letters. I don't have details for every Quordle answer to say just how uncommon that is, but my analysis of every Wordle answer – which is likely to be very similar to the details for Quordle – shows that it happens a mere 20 times in the game's 2,309 original solutions. So, very rare.

Ironically, I solved EMCEE without any issues, but lost a guess on PURGE; for some reason I guessed PUREE first. That proved to be very helpful, though, because even though it was wrong, it gave me the double-E at the end of EMCEE. Lucky! 

How did you do today? Send me an email and let me know.

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Daily Sequence today (game #854) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #854, are…

• GREEN
• LOAMY
• FRONT
• SCARF

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Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #853, Sunday 26 May: BRINK, ALLEY, FENCE, GUILT
• Quordle #852, Saturday 25 May: CREST, SLICK, RATTY, SPURT
• Quordle #851, Friday 24 May: COPSE, STINT, SPIRE, IONIC
• Quordle #850, Thursday 23 May: MOLDY, REBEL, SPORT, MECCA
• Quordle #849, Wednesday 22 May: BLAST, USAGE, AUDIO, DETOX
• Quordle #848, Tuesday 21 May: NUDGE, OVINE, STRIP, TABOO
• Quordle #847, Monday 20 May: FORCE, SPREE, CACHE, RADII
• Quordle #846, Sunday 19 May: ALIKE, USHER, FLAKE, SUAVE 
• Quordle #845, Saturday 18 May: HUMPH, SHARD, LABOR, CROWD
• Quordle #844, Friday 17 May: DREAD, USUAL, LOVER, SPEAK
• Quordle #843, Thursday 16 May: COVEY, TWEAK, DITTO, DECAY
• Quordle #842, Wednesday 15 May: ABUSE, MANGY, WAGER, AHEAD
• Quordle #841, Tuesday 14 May: FLUTE, CARRY, BULLY, PURSE
• Quordle #840, Monday 13 May: CRASS, NICHE, CHEST, PRIZE
• Quordle #839, Sunday 12 May: BLAST, FRONT, CLACK, EAGLE
• Quordle #838, Saturday 11 May: SPINY, FRAME, GOOEY, FERAL
• Quordle #837, Friday 10 May: QUASH, PERKY, ENSUE, HARPY
• Quordle #836, Thursday 9 May: WOUND, IGLOO, MEALY, PASTY
• Quordle #835, Wednesday 8 May: SEVER, GLORY, RADAR, SMALL
• Quordle #834, Tuesday 7 May: DEFER, BOUGH, MISER, MAGMA

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