Articles by David Nield, Freelance Contributor

I logged 250 miles testing Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay and there's one I'm going to stick with

By David Nield Published 1 August 26

Which of these competent dashboards deserves to take priority in your vehicle? I put in the miles to find out.

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I built a personal Netflix in three hours using the free Plex app — and I’m convinced it’s the future for Blu-ray and DVD fans

By David Nield Published 30 July 26

It's got to the stage where I'm getting back into my Plex library because streaming apps have too many frustrations.

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Can’t find the Chrome extension you want? I used Claude to make me two personalized ones — and they’re working flawlessly

By David Nield Published 27 July 26

One of the ways you can use your AI chatbot of choice is to customize your web browser to better suit your needs.

Google's data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa

'How we build is just as important as what we build' — Google reveals how it's going to solve the AI data center water problem by 2030

By David Nield Published 26 July 26

Google says it'll be giving rather than taking water when it comes to data center use within four years.

Now might be a good time to get yourself a Roku: prices are set to rise by up to 60%, and the memory shortage is to blame

By David Nield Published 26 July 26

The prices on all of the Roku streaming sticks and boxes have gone up — though only in the US for now.

OpenAI quietly signs letter from Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta warning about dangers of 'premature restrictions' on open-weight AI models — as the White House accuses China of stealing from Anthropic

By David Nield Published 25 July 26

With China's open-weight AI models continuing to improve, US companies want to see a free market for all.

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

By David Nield Published 25 July 26

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

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Netflix and Prime Video plot AI-driven homepages, but users say they don't want 'software to think' for them

By David Nield Published 24 July 26

Both Amazon and Netflix are reportedly testing out plans to incorporate AI into the first streaming screen you see.

Garmin backtracks on Cirqa subscription after outcry from fans and makes a crucial feature available for free

By David Nield Published 23 July 26

Garmin has decided that users of the new Cirqa should be able to access real time hear rate data without a subscription.

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Flock is pulling its plan to use its microphone network to monitor for signs of 'human distress' — but privacy concerns remain

By David Nield Published 22 July 26

Flock says it's abandoning the idea of using its acoustic detection network to listen out for signs of screaming and disturbance.

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It’s officially the end of the road for the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro — but here are 6 clever ways to reinvent your old Android phone

By David Nield Published 21 July 26

Software updates for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are ending later this year, but you've got options for reusing your old handset.

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YouTube picture-in-picture mode seems to be broken on Android and iOS, and Google is 'actively investigating'

By David Nield Published 20 July 26

Some (but not all) users are reporting that picture-in-picture has stopped working properly on mobile.

Fake bus stops ads in London showing Meta smart glasses

'People are choosing to be a walking Flock camera': the smart glasses backlash hits new heights as celebrities blast 'creep goggles' — and activists install fake Meta Glasses ads at London bus stops

By David Nield Published 19 July 26

It's been a week of strong reaction against cameras in smart glasses, and tech companies are facing a lot of negativity.

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Chinese company BrainCo unveils first 'brain-to-robot' interface for controlling robots with your thoughts

By David Nield Published 19 July 26

The latest in brain-computer interfaces can work directly with robots, without any physical input or verbal instruction.

Unbox Therapy examines a dummy unit of Apple's folding iPhone Ultra.

I've used foldable phones for years — here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra are fixing the form factor in 2026

By David Nield Published 19 July 26

Both Samsung and Apple are rumored to be launching 'wide' foldables this year, and I think I know why.

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Apple is putting up prices on Apple Music and Apple One, and says 'rising licensing costs' are to blame — here's how much you'll pay now

By David Nield Published 18 July 26

Apple has put up the prices for its music streaming subscription service for the first time in four years.

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from the world's techiest e-bike to Apple vs OpenAI drama

By David Nield Published 18 July 26

The week's biggest tech news from OnePlus, Apple, Samsung, GoPro and more for July 17, 2026.

'It almost defied belief': here are the 5 best OnePlus phones ever, as the 'flagship killer' leaves the US and Europe

By David Nield Published 18 July 26

We're not going to get any more new OnePlus phones in the US and Europe, but we still have our memories.

Millions of Netflix viewers are abandoning shows after their first season — and I think I know the reasons why

By David Nield Published 18 July 26

Netflix is seeing big drop-offs in viewing figures between successive series, and there are several reasons why.

'I thought it was satire': Sam Altman mocks Anthropic's latest AI ad that's getting widely blasted for being 'dystopian marketing slop'

By David Nield Published 17 July 26

There's a new Anthropic ad for Claude in the wild, but it hasn't had quite the impact that its creators might have been hoping for.

Neural Electronic Opportunity (NEO) implant

China beats Elon Musk’s Neuralink to the world’s first commercial brain-computer interface implant — car crash victim given coin-sized chip that turns neural signals into hand movements

By David Nield Published 16 July 26

Regulatory approval of brain implants in China mean they can now be fixed to the brains of anyone who wants to try them.

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Suno trained its AI on millions of songs from YouTube Music, Deezer and other sites, new hack reveals — and critics have branded it 'staggering theft'

By David Nield Published 16 July 26

Suno has previously faced criticism for building an AI song creator on copyrighted works, and here's more evidence.

The Pinwheel Home is a retro-inspired landline phone that will keep your kids safe from doomscrolling

By David Nield Published 16 July 26

Worried about your kids being exposed to social media and the web too soon? Buy them a landline.

Thought smart glasses were creepy? These bone conduction headphones have a tiny 4K camera — but luckily they're aimed at cyclists

By David Nield Published 14 July 26

The W&O X1 put a recording camera right by your ear, which is great for action cam videos but worrying for privacy.

DJI Mini 5 Pro in flight with trees in the background

The FCC is going after third-party companies that it suspects are sneaking rebranded DJI drones and cameras into the US

By David Nield Published 13 July 26

It appears that several companies might be importing DJI hardware into the United States under different names.

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