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“Clapton kept calling Andy Summers and said, ‘You need to sell me your guitar. I’m going to record Fresh Cream and I need a Les Paul – that’s the sound I want’”: The hidden history of Eric Clapton’s 1960 Summersburst Les Paul Standard

When his ‘Beano’ ’Burst was stolen, Slowhand reached out to Andy Summers for a replacement – and the guitar became the sound of Cream

Guitar World

"It’s trivialised multitrack recording in the field in a number of ways, most impressively through its diminutive form factor": Tascam FR-AV4 field recorder review

The Tascam FR-AV4 is a location-shooting dream of a field recorder, with some serious I/O and some incredibly quiet preamps

MusicRadar

I ditched my Meta Quest 3 for the Samsung Galaxy XR, and it's made AR and VR seem exciting again

Samsung's Apple Vision Pro rival finally arrives in the UK and I spent a week living with one

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I swapped my hot oven for an air fryer to bake summer treats — here’s why I'm not going back

Can an air fryer replace baking a cake in an oven? I tried it to find out, and was pleasantly surprised.

Tom’s Guide

Inside Bowers & Wilkins' secret R&D lab –from 12-tonne listening rooms to £300k setups

A peek behind a curtain that very few people have ever glimpsed

I Tested Bose's New Lifestyle Ultra Speaker — It Could Be the Audio Starting Point Your Living Room Has Been Waiting For

Bose's latest speaker is compact, beautifully made, and sounds bigger than you’d expect, but can it take on Sonos?

Livingetc

I tried a robot lawnmower for the first time — and there's one thing I wish I'd known before using it in my yard

I finally swapped my manual mower for a robot —but here’s the one thing that I didn't check first (that most of us don’t).

Tom’s Guide

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TP-Link’s solar-powered Tapo C660 Kit security camera provides crisp 4K video and clear night vision for an affordable price

There’s a lot to love with this bang-for-the-buck security camera, with onboard storage and features usually found in more expensive offerings — but only Alexa is fully supported.

TechRadar

OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: ambitious DJ cans with big energy, but little nuance

A rare example of regression from its predecessor...

Creative Bloq

"Saving Private Ryan": Samsung's internal project to literally fold metal in latest Galaxy Z Fold 8 "seemed impossible" –and how it was solved

I spoke to Samsung's Deputy Head of Core Component Technology Team about the Z Fold 8's Flex Titanium tech, Si-C battery introduction and more

The most difficult job in guitar maintenance? How to make and install an ES-335 wiring harness – and why it's easier than you think

Upgrading pickups and controls on a Gibson thinline is not a job many techs enjoy, let alone amateurs. But with a little organisation you might be able to get it down in an hour

Guitar World

I tested the GameSir G8+ Bluetooth across Android and iOS — iPhone users are getting the roughest deal

The GameSir G8+ Bluetooth is the wireless version of a popular mobile controller, but cutting the cord comes with some compromises.

TechRadar

How I stopped being my parents' emergency IT hotline — The complete list of Windows Security settings I made them fix once and for all

Windows security and the bad actors who threaten it are constantly evolving, and it's not easy for those who don't live in Windows to keep up. Rather than fixing issues as they pop up, I created a proactive Windows Security cheat sheet for my parents and family to follow.

Windows Central

I used this game-changing Joseph Joseph gadget to cook perfect rice in my microwave in 10 minutes flat –and it takes up minimal cupboard space

Forget boiling a pan on the hob or a plug-in rice cooker

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I hate mosquitoes, but this low-maintenance flowering plant is my secret weapon to keep them at bay on my patio this summer

This is how to unlock its mozzie-repelling benefit

Guitar World

“Strangely unique after all these years”: Danelectro Dan O Cool and Dan O Mano review

Danelectro presents a pair of far-from-historically-correct Short Horns. Where to start?

Tom’s Guide

I tried using the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s MyFanCam on my dogs, but I hit a major wall

I had hoped MyFanCam could work its magic on videos of my hyperactive dogs, but it only works on people.

Cycling Weekly

‘I was on the verge of crying’ – heartache and salvation inside the broom wagon on Tour de France queen stage

Cycling Weekly was inside the Tour de France’s broom wagon on stage 20. It was a day of tears, crashes and salvation.

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This is one of the most interesting and comfortable gaming keyboards I’ve ever tested — but also one of the most divisive

The K63W Pro tries to do things a little differently — but are its departures a success?

TechRadar

Dyson Supersonic Travel vs Supersonic Nural: I tested the two premium hair dryers to see what you get — and don't get — for the substantial price difference

Two of Dyson's best hair dryers share the same motor and attachments but are built for very different needs. Here's what you need to know before you buy

TechRadar

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: which foldable should you choose?

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra live up to its name, or is the smaller model a better choice? We highlight their key differences.

TechRadar

Hori won me back with its Wireless Horipad Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2, but some annoying design quirks stop it short of greatness

The Wireless Horipad Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2 is a decent Pro Controller alternative with some frustrating flaws.

Guitar World

“A step towards the upper echelon of acoustic guitar lutherie at a very reasonable price”: Cort Gold-A10 Cocobolo review

Cort introduces a gold standard to its acoustic line with a grand auditorium model that pairs two of the mightiest tonewoods

Tom’s Guide

The launch of the Garmin Cirqa is good news for all Garmin users — here’s why

The Garmin Cirqa relies heavily on the Garmin Connect app as a screen-free tracker, so all Garmin users should benefit from upgrades to the app, which have already started.

TechRadar

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 to the Garmin Cirqa

There was a lot of top-tier tech content published on TechRadar this week, and these are the highlights.

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