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The way you access apps on Android is going to change significantly
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lifelong partner
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Moving On
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Sponsored
Bring your home to life this Christmas with a range of gorgeous decorations from Lidl
Lidl
Nov 21
Christmas Village Scene
This charming Christmas village includes five houses and will be part of your Christmas set-up for years to come
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Spiral Christmas Tree
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LED Glass Decoration
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Christmas Wreath/Garland
Commit to Christmas with a garland for your mantle
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Christmas Decorative Figurine
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Christmas Tree Baubles
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Lidl Wooden Christmas Train
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TechGuide
You can easily set reminders that only activate when you arrive home*
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In Tandem
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tight space
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error 56
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shortcuts
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Sponsored
These stylish designs from Lidl will keep you warm as you stay active through the winter months
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Ladies’/Men’s Performance Tops
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Ladies' Winter Jacket
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Men's Winter Jacket
This winter jacket will protect you from the elements and comes in a range of designs
€29.99
Men's Winter Trousers
These trousers are windproof and waterproof, perfect for braving the cold weather you’re cycling or skiing
€21.99
Ladies' Fleece Jacket
This soft faux-sheepskin jacket is water-repellent and zips up to the chin and comes with pockets
€14.99
Kids' Winter Jacket
This padded jacket offers heat retention to make sure your kids don’t feel the cold
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Kids' Winter Boots
Available in sizes 7.5-12, these soft padded boots are water-resistant so they won’t soak through
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Ladies' Winter Trousers
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unconventional
These are some of the odder training methods used to make smarter computers
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TechKnowHow
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memory lane
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tech review
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5 apps worth downloading this week
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mood monitoring
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micro machine
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Controversy
Facebook denies burying stories in its trending news section
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so tiny
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still breathing
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Analysis
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all changed
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TechGuide
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alternatives
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unknown
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Game Over
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helper
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Paint it Black
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Safety First
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protection
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Challenge
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Pick Me
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Adjustment
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backing out
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banjaxed
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keep waiting
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TechGuide
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helpful
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