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ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from Apple's iPhone Duo debut to Sonos' best compact speaker yet

We're looking back over the last week to pick out the most important stories published on TechRadar.

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ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from Apple's iPhone Duo debut to Sonos' best compact speaker yet

1. LG suffered another privacy scandal with claims its TVs can record audio even when screens are off. An investigation by Gamers Nexus and security researchers found this to be true, though LG denied the allegations.

2. A new "brain wearable" called Atlas 1.0 was released, tracking brain patterns and stress levels behind the ear. However, it quickly sold out its initial batch.

3. Sonos unveiled the Beam Ultra, a more affordable soundbar with 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos audio from nine built-in speakers. Reviews praise its immersive sound and impressive speaker placement.

4. Nintendo held two Direct livestreams, one focusing on the Legend of Zelda series' 40th anniversary and the other on general Switch software updates. Highlights included the first look at an Ocarina of Time remake and free content updates for Metroid and Mario Kart World.

5. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro joined the lineup, alongside two new Apple Watches and AirPods 5. While the phones took center stage, some minor upgrades to watch face software were announced as well.

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