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I LOVE a deal and there are loads online – but who has the time to scour the web looking for savings? That’s why I got a robot to do it for me.27The Sun’s tech editor Sean Keach has been hunting for deals onlineCredit: Sean KeachTo see if I could save some cash, I set Google’s AI systems to work, hunting for product alternatives, “dupes”, and lookalikes. It managed to track down thousands of pounds of savings in a matter of minutes using a clever combination of free online features.I used two different tricks – one using Google Gemini and…

THIS is it. Samsung has finally done it.For years, phone makers have been trying to make foldable phones work. Well, I’ve been trying out the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a few weeks – and it actually delivers on the dream.13The Sun’s tech editor Sean Keach has been testing out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7Credit: Sean Keach / The Sun13At a glance, it just looks like a regular mobileCredit: Sean Keach / The Sun13But it folds out into a tablet in the blink of an eyeCredit: Sean Keach / The SunFoldable phones are meant to fit in…

A POLISH start-up has offered us a glimpse at a Star Wars-laden future after launching a remarkable flying bike. The real life ‘speeder bike’ was first unveiled on 30 April in footage showing it taking off and landing in a wooded area. 5The flying bike, from Poland-based startup Volonaut, uses redundant jet turbinesCredit: Volonaut5A solo passenger can fly through the sky at up to 63mph (102kmph)Credit: YouTube5Volonaut has said the bike will be available for pre-order on 1 AugustCredit: YouTubeThe video is stripped back, with real sound and no special effects. The company also stresses that no CGI or artificial…

MILLIONS of Brits are now blocked from adult content online unless they pass booze-style age checks.The new rules, active since midnight, mean you’ll need to prove you’re over 18 – including by showing ID or scanning your face with a phone.3New online rules aim to stop youngsters being exposed to dodgy online contentCredit: GettyIt affects any websites showing porn, or content linked to self-harm, suicide, or eating disorders. This includes social media apps too.The new Ofcom rules enforce the Online Safety Act, and kick in on Friday, July 25.“It’s really the rubber hitting the road,” Oliver Griffiths, group director for…

THE mysterious interstellar object blazing through our solar system could be a piece of “possibly hostile” alien technology, according to a controversial new study. The research, from a small group of scientists including a renowned alien-hunting Harvard University astronomer, argues that object 3I/ATLAS is actually an extraterrestrial probe in disguise.5An artist’s impression of interstellar object ʻOumuamuaCredit: ESA5On 1 July, astronomers spotted a highly unusual object zooming towards our Sun at roughly 245,000 kilometres per hour – or 68km a second.With a “short tail” and a “fuzziness” around it, astronomers declared it an icy comet – and the fastest rock our solar…

SPACE isn’t just for scientists and celebs – it’ll be a hot holiday destination and will offer a shortcut to slash flight times too.They’re just some of the predictions from British space hero Tim Peake, who sat down with The Sun for a chat about our off-Earth future.8Space hero Tim Peake was Britain’s first European Space Agency astronautCredit: Getty8Peake, who hails from Sussex, spent half a year on board the ISSCredit: Publicity – GettyTim, 53, spent about 186 days in space, returning from the ISS on June 18, 2016.But when humans start making the first trips to Mars in the…

LEGENDARY video game World of Warcraft is getting a major update TODAY – and insiders have revealed its secrets to The Sun.World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic is finally here, and the game makers that worked on it shared tricks to catch up fast, details on when the best bits are coming out, and their favourite dungeon of the lot.15World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic is out nowCredit: Activision Blizzard15The game is a re-release of the iconic 2012 expansion pack for smash-hit video game World of WarcraftCredit: Activision Blizzard15World of Warcraft is developed by Activision Blizzard, which is…

WITH the holidays upon us, it can be a challenging time for parents to juggle the stresses of work and childcare while trying to keep the family active and healthy.Physical activity is essential for children, not just for their health but for their development, happiness and self-esteem.4Sun columnist Dr Zoe answers your health concernsCredit: Olivia WestRecent data shows that 53 per cent of children are not getting the 60 minutes of physical activity they need per day to be healthy.Joe Wicks’s latest initiative is fantastic. It’s called “Activate” and it is a fun, accessible new animated series, backed by the…

HOLIDAYS don’t come cheap, so it’s more important than ever to make your spending money go further.I travel frequently throughout the year and have seen prices skyrocket – but there are clever tricks right on your phone that have saved me hundreds on each trip.5The Sun’s Jamie Harris shares little-known money-saving tricks for hols on your phone5I get the prices only locals pay in the supermarketCredit: Getty5You can even save on pricey boozeCredit: GettyAnd I’m talking about the big expenditures you can’t avoid, like food and booze.All it takes is a little bit of planning before your holiday, and you…

FROM barefoot beach days to long walks in the sun, summer can be tough on the soles of the feet – and everywhere else too.You might be squashing your toes into strappy heels for a wedding, or getting sweaty in socks and trainers with the kids in the park. 3Our feet can take a beating over the summer, but there are ways to keep them healthyCredit: GettyAll of this can wreak havoc on the health of your feet – not to mention their appearance in flip flops!Simone Paul, CEO and podiatrist of The Footlift London Clinic, tells Sun Health: “Summer months…