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

Google Maps just got a big upgrade for your skiing trip – and it’s all thanks to a backlash from snowsports lovers

By Rowan Davies published 16 December 25

Ski trails, lodge markers, and lifts have returned to Google Maps – and these are the resorts that are currently available to view.

Google smashes language barriers with live translation for any earbuds on Android — here’s how it works

By Rowan Davies published 15 December 25

You no longer have to use Pixel Buds to take advantage of live translations in Google Translate - now all earbuds are compatible.

Lucy emerges from Vault 33 with her right hand raised in Amazon's Fallout TV show

Prime Video hits pause on its AI-powered recaps after viewers were told Fallout was set in the 1950s

By Rowan Davies published 12 December 25

Prime Video's new AI-powered recaps just made two big mistakes with its Fallout season one recap.

An iPhone with the Spotify app next to another iPhone showing the Prompted Playlist tool in the Spotify app

Spotify just launched its most powerful playlist creator yet – here are 3 things you should know about Prompted Playlists

By Rowan Davies published 11 December 25

Spotify just revealed a new feature that lets you create playlists that refresh frequently, and I'm beyond excited.

HBO Max subscriber sues Netflix in dramatic class-action lawsuit, claiming the Warner Bros deal will cause 'irreparable antitrust injury'

By Rowan Davies published 10 December 25

HBO Max member Michelle Fendelander has sued Netflix in a bid to prevent it from merging with Warner Bros Discovery.

Google Photos takes on CapCut with 5 handy new video-editing tools, including a time-saving template feature

By Rowan Davies published 10 December 25

New templates, music, text, and more – these are the new video-editing features available in Google Photos.

Two iPhone's with the Spotify app open against a colorful background

Spotify steps up its plan to be the new MTV — music videos are rolling out whether you want them or not

By Rowan Davies published 9 December 25

After nearly two years, music videos are coming to Spotify in the US and Canada, but is it what users actually want?

Two iPhones showing the Listening Age slides from Spotify Wrapped 2025

Surprised by Spotify Wrapped 2025's new Listening Age feature? You’re not alone – here’s how yours compares

By Rowan Davies published 4 December 25

Listening Age divided music fans during Spotify Wrapped 2025 - this is how Spotify actually measures it

Two phones on a green and blue background showing Spotify Wrapped 2025

Spotify Wrapped 2025 live as it happened – all the new features plus our reactions to this year’s recap

By Rowan Davies last updated 4 December 25

The first Spotify Wrapped 2025 teasers have landed, suggesting the music recap could land very soon – here's what we know so far.

Spotify logos teasing Wrapped 2024 on three iPhones

When will your Spotify Wrapped 2025 be released? Here are the most likely dates, according to recent history

By David Nield last updated 2 December 25

Is there a specific date when Spotify Wrapped 2025 will show up? And when does it stop tracking? Here's your questions answered.

Can’t wait for Spotify Wrapped? Here are 5 great ways to get your music stats today

By Rowan Davies published 15 November 25

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is right around the corner, and there are ways to view your stats ahead of its launch.

Stevie and Elliot riding a flying bed in a still from the Netflix movie In Your Dreams

This new Netflix movie is a dream come true for its director – here’s what inspired the animated adventure In Your Dreams

By Rowan Davies published 15 November 25

Alex Woo, the co-director of Netflix's new animation In Your Dreams, reveals the decade-long journey it took to produce his debut feature film.

The Google TV Streamer is getting Gemini's smarts – here's how you can check if your device is eligible

By Rowan Davies published 11 November 25

The Gemini takeover is finally coming to the Google TV Streamer, and it's been a long time coming.

A phone on a red background showing a Spotify Wrapped 2024 banner

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is almost here, but it needs to make these 3 changes to avoid last year’s epic fail

By Rowan Davies published 11 November 25

Spotify made some huge mistakes with last year's music roundup, let's hope it doesn't repeat them for Wrapped 2025.

Spotify could finally be about to roll out this much-loved Apple Music feature – but not for everyone

By Rowan Davies last updated 10 November 25

Is Spotify finally rolling out lyric translations? This Reddit user seems to think so.

Like Spotify’s new Listening Stats upgrade? Here are 12 other great new features you may have missed this year

By Rowan Davies published 8 November 25

Spotify Wrapped is about to arrive any day. This is our review of Spotify's year of new features.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from IKEA's 21 new smart home gadgets to our Samsung Galaxy XR review

By Hamish Hector published 8 November 25

The week's top stories from GTA 6, IKEA, Samsung, Google and more for November 8, 2026.

Fitbit is working on hypertension and ‘unusual trend' detection for Pixel Watch owners – here's how you can sign up for testing

By Rowan Davies published 7 November 25

Fitbit Labs is running tests for a new hypertension alert tool, and your can join the waitlist now.

Two iPhones showing Spotify's new listening stats and special highlight card

Spotify’s new listening stats upgrade is the perfect way to warm up for Wrapped – here’s where to find them

By Rowan Davies published 6 November 25

Spotify's new 'Listening stats' tab updates every 24 hours, showing your top artists and songs from the past four weeks.

A close-up of the new Alexa+ button in the bottom right of the Amazon Music iOS app

Alexa+ is coming to Amazon Music, and it’s an AI DJ, playlist curator, and music encyclopedia all rolled into one

By Rowan Davies published 5 November 25

You can ask the new AI assistant to create specific playlists and even answer your burning music trivia questions.

Google and Disney’s YouTube TV war is escalating – Disney is pulling its movies, and coverage of key US elections is affected

By Rowan Davies published 4 November 25

Disney has pulled its titles from Google TV, YouTube, and the Play store.

I watched 27 horror movies this month – and these are my 9 favorites from Netflix, Prime Video and more

By Rowan Davies published 31 October 25

Scream and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre top my horror movies list for October, as well as Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters.

YouTube TV could lose several Disney channels in a matter of days – but there’s a way you could be compensated

By Rowan Davies published 27 October 25

Programs such as ESPN and ABC could be blacked-out from YouTube TV if a agreement isn't made by the deadline on October 30.

‘Never thought I’d see the day’: Spotify users are pleasantly surprised with its latest Apple TV update – but one issue still remains

By Rowan Davies published 24 October 25

Users have been asking for a fix for over a year, but Spotify has yet to deliver.

The user interface of the Spotify mobile app is seen on a Google Pixel 4a smartphone

Has Spotify been crashing on your Android device? You’re not alone – try these 5 tips to get it up and running again

By Rowan Davies published 23 October 25

Spotify is still working on a solution

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