A $599 MacBook might be coming

AOL ends dial-up internet, Altman responds to GPT-5 backlash, and more
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August 11, 2025
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Computing
The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air
The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (Future)
If the latest rumor is to be believed, Apple could be prepping a MacBook that's a good deal cheaper than its current models – and it could even turn the heads of Windows loyalists.
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Internet
A young girl sat in front of an old PC
Getting online used to be a very different experience (Shutterstcck)
AOL has confirmed that it's discontinuing dial-up internet technology – and the kids of today will never know the effort that was once required to get connected online.
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Did you know some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster? Yes, it sounds crazy. But it's true. The secret: Find a card with a "0% intro APR" period for balance transfers. Then, transfer your debt balance and pay it down as much as possible during the intro period. No interest means you could pay off the debt faster. Learn More
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Artificial intelligence
ChatGPT GPT-5 logo
GPT-5 is here (OpenAI)
OpenAI's rollout of GPT-5 hasn't been the smoothest, and it's now responded to ChatGPT Plus user complaints by increasing daily usage limits for its new model.
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Today's best deals, hand-picked by TechRadar's experts
TechRadar 'don't miss' logo next to pictures of a TV, laptop, tablet and headphones
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Best Buy has launched a huge sale on tech, and we're picked out today's 29 best bargains, including record-low prices on OLED TVs, AirPods, laptops, and headphones.
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Appliances
A selection of coffee machines
We have coffee machines for your consideration ((Getty Images / Catherine McQueen / Future))
TechRadar Homes Editor and certified barista Cat Ellis has delivered her definitive verdict on the coffee machines to buy if you don't want anything too loud in your kitchen.
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Phones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Future)
We're getting to the stage where the USB-C port will have to be ditched if foldable phones are to get any thinner – but there are some good reasons to keep the port around.
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