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January 29, 2026
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Garmin Connect is breaking watches for iPhone users
If you're having trouble connecting your Garmin smartwatch to your iPhone, you're not alone. Garmin Connect seems to be to blame – but there are some quick fixes you can try.
 
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Wordle is entering a 'magical' new era from next week
Wordle is changing, and perhaps for the better: the hugely popular word game will start reusing previous answers on occasion, while still preserving 'magical' winning moments.
 
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Sonos will 'ramp up' hardware launches in 2026
It's been a quiet year or so at Sonos, but the audio giant now looks set to "ramp up" hardware launches throughout the rest of this year, according to company insiders.
 
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Here's why the iPhone 18 could be a relative bargain
Leaked dealer data suggests that Apple will do a better job of absorbing component price increases than Samsung – which should impact the iPhone 18 vs Galaxy S26 debate.
 
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