Articles by Rowan Davies, Editorial Associate

Rowan is an Editorial Associate and Apprentice Writer for TechRadar. A recent addition to the news team, he is involved in generating stories for topics that spread across TechRadar's categories. His interests in audio tech and knowledge in entertainment culture help bring the latest updates in tech news to our readers.

He has been writing for publications since he started his studies at age 18. Rowan graduated from Cardiff University in 2023 after attaining a Master's in Creative Writing, and earlier a Bachelor's in Media, Journalism, and Culture. He began his journey as a writer at Cardiff University's Quench Magazine contributing to film/ TV, music, and culture sections, later becoming Music Section Editor.

In his free time, Rowan is a freelance writer for Cardiff-based culture magazine Buzz where he reviews music, film, and conducts interviews with featured guests. When he is not writing, you can find him at any given music gig, or endlessly scrolling TikTok immersing in celebrity news and drama.

Articles by: Rowan Davies

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Struggle to find podcasts that land with you? Spotify's new prompt tool can build you a curated pod playlist on specific topics

By Rowan Davies published 7 April 26

Are you a pop head or a weird science enthusiast? Spotify now lets you create playlists of podcast episodes on your favorite topics.

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Spotify’s SongDNA is like a musical Wikipedia on steroids — I just can't stop using it

By Rowan Davies published 4 April 26

I haven't stopped using SongDNA since Spotify released it — this is how my first hands-on with the feature went.

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Your next iPhone case could be made from lab-grown T-Rex leather thanks to ‘world first’ technology — but experts say otherwise

By Rowan Davies published 2 April 26

VML is unveiling the world's first T-Rex leather product in Amsterdam, marking the beginning of a manufacturing revolution.

Google has doubled its storage allowance for its AI Pro plan, and it’s just one-upped ChatGPT — here’s how they compare

By Rowan Davies published 2 April 26

Google's AI Pro subscription tier has had a storage boost, taking its allowance from 2TB to 5TB.

Apple adds the Apple TV HD to its ‘obsolete’ list despite it running tvOS 26 — and now users want a new 4K model more than ever

By Rowan Davies published 1 April 26

The Apple TV HD is now 'obsolete', even though it's working perfectly fine for happy users.

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Gmail is finally letting you change your embarrassing email address — here’s how to do it on Android, iOS, and desktop

By Rowan Davies published 31 March 26

Still using your embarrassing Gmail handle? Google Account holders in the US can now change their email addresses.

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No, Apple isn’t rolling out its version of Samsung’s Privacy Display — but the fake viral videos are convincing

By Rowan Davies published 31 March 26

Viral videos of an alleged Apple privacy screen tool are circulating, but despite how convincing they are, it's all fake.

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YouTube is rolling out support for Android Auto, but there are quite a few catches with it — and it could be another way to get you to sign up to Premium

By Rowan Davies published 30 March 26

YouTube support for Android Auto is finally here, but it may not be the full YouTube experience that users were hoping for.

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I went to Spotify’s new Listening Lounge in London, and its bespoke audio setup is a reminder that stereo is forever — and I just know music fans are going to love it

By Rowan Davies published 28 March 26

Spotify's London HQ is the home of the company's first Listening Lounge, and I experienced it first-hand.

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Spotify brings Exclusive Mode to Windows for bit-perfect playback — but there are a few trade-offs you should know about

By Rowan Davies last updated 26 March 26

Spotify for Windows just got a big upgrade — and audiophiles are going to love this one.

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Spotify takes its first major step in tackling AI slop — now artists can review and approve what music appears on their profile

By Rowan Davies published 24 March 26

Artist Protection Profile gives artists an active role in reviewing what music releases appear in their name.

Google Pixel Watch users are reporting wacky step counts, calories burned and other stats after Fitbit's March update

By Rowan Davies last updated 24 March 26

Google Pixel Watch users are running into frustrating issues in the Fitbit app, but either company has yet to address them.

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I switched back to earbuds after using headphones for three years — here’s what I have and haven’t missed

By Rowan Davies published 23 March 26

From travel convenience to overall aesthetics, here are three things I've missed with using earbuds — and three things I haven't.

The MacBook Neo is experiencing iPhone-like shortages — as Tim Cook hails ‘best launch week ever’ for new Mac buyers

By Rowan Davies published 23 March 26

Shipping for the MacBook Neo has been pushed to mid-April, so it's best to act now if you don't want to wait longer to snag one.

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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's AirPod Max 2 surprise to Nvidia DLSS 5 backlash

By Hamish Hector published 21 March 26

The week's top tech news stories from Apple, Sony, Nothing, Nvidia, and more for March 21, 2026

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Sony removes a staggering 135,000 deepfake songs from music streaming services, but ‘labelling AI material is absolutely the next critical challenge’

By Rowan Davies published 20 March 26

Sony is battling against the rising threat of AI-generated music on streaming services, and now industry giants want clear AI tagging.

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Apple TV fans will get a great free upgrade for discovering movies and TV shows soon, but there's a catch

By Rowan Davies published 19 March 26

Apple TV is changing the way it recommends movies and shows to you — say hello to 'Genius Browse'.

A still of an AI-generated Val Kilmer in the upcoming movie As Deep As The Grave

‘This is what Val wanted’ — Val Kilmer’s AI movie return has his family’s blessing, but it feels deeply unsettling

By Rowan Davies published 19 March 26

First Line Films has shared its first look at the AI-generated Val Kilmer character for the movie As Deep As The Grave.

Spotify rolls out a huge Wear OS upgrade including new album art and handy tap gestures, giving you ‘even more control from your wrist’

By Rowan Davies published 18 March 26

Spotify's Wear OS upgrade is truly stunning, but its pretty new visuals are just the beginning.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold was short-lived — here’s why it’s reportedly being scrapped, and why users saw it coming

By Rowan Davies published 18 March 26

Samsung is stopping all sales on the Galaxy Z TriFold and some users are upset, but others knew this would happen.

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Spotify could be coming to your smart glasses with a fun tool that’s perfect for solo karaoke

By Rowan Davies published 17 March 26

Spotify could be developing support for smart glasses — here's what it could entail when Spotify enters the world of XR.

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The 2026 Oscar winners have been unveiled — here's where you can stream 7 of the biggest winners right now

By Rowan Davies published 16 March 26

One Battle After Another, Hamnet, and Sinners are some of the big 2026 Oscar winners, and you can stream them all right now.

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Is Spotify finally fixing one of its biggest nits? Playlist folders could be coming to the mobile app, lifting its 16-year-long desktop-only access

By Rowan Davies published 16 March 26

Spotify could finally bring playlist folders to the mobile app after years of users desperately begging.

Spotify says it made ‘big numbers’ last year — but it needs to invest in these 3 areas if it wants to please its loyal subscribers

By Rowan Davies published 14 March 26

There's a lot that Spotify could be investing in, but these three areas are the first that spring to mind.

You can finally tell Spotify's algorithm to drop music you don't like and add in stuff you do in detail — the new change is the ‘next evolution’ of personalization

By Rowan Davies published 13 March 26

Spotify is rolling out a tool that lets you have full control over your Taste Profile, here's how your feedback tailors your recommendations.

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