Articles by Matt Swider

Matt Swider is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Shortcut.com. Formerly TechRadar's US Editor-in-Chief, he began his tech journalism career all the way back in 1999 at the age of 14. He's tested over 1,000 phones, tablets and wearables and commands a Twitter account of 1m+ followers. Matt received his journalism degree from Penn State University.

Articles by: Matt Swider

iOS 14.5 adds 200 new emoji to iPhone, including vaccine and AirPods Pro Max

By Matt Swider

There are new and changed emoji launching alongside iOS 14.5, and Apple just gave developers a preview of what's to come.

SpaceX launch: watch Starlink deliver high-speed internet satellites to space

By Matt Swider

There's a SpaceX launch just happened. Here's why it's an important mission for consumers on the ground.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus review

By Matt Swider

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Updated The Galaxy Note 10 Plus mixes top-tier Samsung flagship features, its signature S Pen stylus, and one of the biggest batteries on the market. Here's what we thought.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review

By Matt Swider

Updated You're paying a lot for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, and while it maxes out most phone perks, it doesn't quite offer enough to be perfect.

Apple CEO Tim Cook teases 'new things' coming in 2021 – here's what they could be

By David Lumb, Matt Swider

Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted at new products coming in 2021, which could be anything from M1 chip-powered Macs to AirTags to the long-awaited AirPower.

Newegg PS5 and RTX 3080 out of stock - here's where to buy them now

By David Lumb, Matt Swider

TechRadar Deals The latest PS5 drop at Newegg is now out of stock – it was the first use of the retailer's new lottery system – but here's where to check now

Slack down: some users still seeing issues on return to work

By Matt Swider, Mike Moore

Slack is down for many users across the world on the first Monday of 2021.

Samsung Galaxy S21 may have this 'SmartTag' Bluetooth tracker tag along at launch

By Matt Swider

The Samsung Galaxy S21 may be filled with one surprise: a Smart Tag Bluetooth tracker to find your keys and other personal items.

Xbox Series S restock: Walmart has it in stock for $299 – and it's going fast

By Matt Swider

Here's where you can find the Xbox Series S in stock for 2021. It's the first console restock of the new year.

Nvidia 3080 restock: Newegg offers a rare opportunity to buy Nvidia GPU

By Matt Swider

TechRadar Deals We just got word that the a Nvidia 3080 restock is coming from Newegg. Here's how to get the GPU.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review

By Matt Swider

The Galaxy Z Flip feels like an experiment, but Samsung have its clamshell-style foldable phone a premium design and solid specs for its size.

New Mortal Kombat movie gets an April 2021 release date

By Matt Swider

Mortal Kombat is coming to theaters and HBO Max on April 16, 2021, according to the newly release movie poster.

This GoPro Hero 9 deal expires tonight – get it while you can

By Matt Swider

There's a special GoPro Hero 9 Black price through the official GoPro store, but the fine print says it expires tonight.

Why I'm skipping the AirPods Max in favor of Apple's last-generation earbuds

By Matt Swider

Op-ed The AirPods Max look intriguing, but at least one early adopter is holding off in favor of Apple's slightly older Powerbeats Pro.

SpaceX explosion: watch the Starship SN8 rocket meet fiery end

By Matt Swider

SpaceX Starship SN8 was said to be a success in its suborbital flight test, even though it met a fiery end upon attempting to land.

36 hours with Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: testing out the camera

By Matt Swider

We've unboxed the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and it's instantly Samsung's best phone. Here are our first impressions of it.

Watch the SpaceX launch live stream: how to rewatch the liftoff for free

By Matt Swider

We're watching the SpaceX live stream, and you can too. Here's where to find the video and how to tune in for free.

I bought an iPhone 12 in person at the Apple Store – here's how different it felt

By Matt Swider

The iPhone 12 launch happened over two days and we went to the Apple Store both times to experience what it's like in person.

YouTube was down because 2020 isn't over for seven weeks – it's back now

By Matt Swider

The entire YouTube network is down right now, so you can't watch videos from any of Google's services at the moment.

Google Keep officially launched, rivals Evernote for note-taking

By Matt Swider

Updated Start taking notes right now with Google Keep, which challenges other note-taking services with a convenient grid layout.

Hanging in there: AirPods Pro remain at their lowest price yet

By Matt Swider

AirPods Pro is on sale this week, while Apple is selling them for the original retail price. Here's where you can save $55 today.

What Apple's 'One more thing' launch event means for Black Friday

By Matt Swider

Black Friday The Apple event on November 10 is its third in as many months. Here's how it could change Black Friday.

Cyber Monday will be your last chance for really good deals in 2020 – here's why

By Matt Swider

Analysis Cyber Monday 2020 may be your last opportunity to get the best deals before Christmas. Here's why we're shopping early.

Walmart Plus is cheaper than Amazon Prime and it launches today

By Matt Swider

There's a new fast delivery service in the US, Walmart Plus, and it's actually cheaper than lead competitor Amazon Prime.

These Oral-B discounts are some of the best Prime Day electric toothbrush deals we've seen

By Gerald Lynch, Matt Swider

Prime Day 2020 Save on electric toothbrushes for kids and adults, with savings of up to 50%

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