-
9 smart home gifts that’ll please tech whizzes and novices alike
Still pondering over your Christmas shopping list? Here are nine smart home gifts to please everyone.
-
-
9 inspired gift ideas for the music lover in your life, hand-picked by an audio expert
Know a music-lover and looking for inspiration on what to buy them? Have a look at this little lot.
-
12 running gifts sporty people will be glad to get
From top-tier running socks to training and recovery accessories, these are 12 running gifts sporty people will be glad to get.
-
I'm a trained barista, and these are my top 12 Christmas gifts for coffee lovers
Turn your loved one's kitchen into a coffee house with these premium barista tools they'll use every time they brew.
-
12 Pokémon gift ideas that make up for the lack of TCG stock — trust me, I have a Pikachu tattoo
It's hard to find the right gift for a Pokémon enthusiast, but don't worry, I've used my 30 years of experience to pick some awesome presents for the holidays.
-
This Xbox Ally deal is an easy option over the Steam Deck this Holiday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone, but that doesn't mean winter sales are, and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally is fortunately on sale on Amazon.
-
I test 4K Blu-rays for a living and these are the 12 discs I’d buy movie lovers for Christmas
If you're looking for 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection or gift to a fan this Christmas, these are my top 12 discs that I've personally tested.
-
Need a last-minute gift? Walmart has a massive sale with deals from Apple, Ninja, Shark, Lego, and more
Walmart has a massive weekend holiday sale on best-selling gifts, and I'm rounding up the 25 best, including AirPods, coffee makers, Lego, and more.
-
12 perfect gifts for passionate home cooks, curated by a kitchen tech editor
The kitchen tools and gadgets they didn't know they always wanted.
-
-
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: walnut-cupped wired headphone beauties to level up the OG model
The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen wired headphones remain homely, walnut-earcupped beauties – but how have they improved from the original?
-
-
Ricoh GR IV review: a top smartphone alternative for everyday photography
The long-awaited Ricoh GR IV delivers several improvements over its six-year-old predecessor, including a new 26MP stabilized sensor and better battery life.
-
Nikon Zr review: cinema cameras just got a major new player
Sony, Panasonic, Canon... take note
-
Sony A7 V review: I'd choose it over the A7R V or A1 II any day
Bang on cue, the Sony A7 V has arrived and it blurs the lines between enthusiast and pro cameras forever
-
Enlaps Tikee mini+ review: long-term 4K timelapses, made easy
The Enlaps Tikee mini+ timelapse camera delivers fanatsic image quality alongside ease of use, all with an incredibly simple design.
-
The Poco Pad X1 is an excellent budget tablet – but there's a problem
In the Poco Pad X1, Xiaomi has released a familiar but capable tablet at an appealing price – if you can find one.
-
Emily in Paris season 5 review: too much Rome, not enough Gabriel
Emily in Paris season 5 is proof that the concept doesn't work in another city – and Marcello might just be Emily's worst boyfriend yet.
-
How TechRadar tests
Product testing for the real world
You need to know that the device or service you’re about to spend money on works as advertised - and that it works in the real world.
- We test properly: objective and subjective testing
- We use experienced experts for our reviews
- We always offer 100 per cent unbiased, independent opinions
reviews
hours' testing
buying guides
-
The Android switch from Google Assistant to Gemini will take longer
Google has said it's revising the timeline for moving Android phones and tablets over to Gemini.
-
-
Size does matter — I think the iPhone 17 has the perfect dimensions
6.3 inches is perfect
-
UpdatedThe best camera phone 2025
We've ranked the best camera phones after months of photo snapping
-
How to use AirPods as a video mic in iOS 26
In iOS 26, your AirPods can double as a video microphone. Here’s how to enable the feature.
-
Criminals might use ‘GhostPairing’ to hijack your WhatsApp account – here’s how to stop them
'GhostPairing' could give criminals access to your WhatsApp account, but there are ways to prevent this happening.
-
UpdatedThe best phone 2025
Only the best phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus
-
iOS 26.3 is now out in beta – here are 3 new features to expect on your iPhone soon
The first iOS 26.3 beta includes new weather wallpapers, an easier way to switch to Android, and the framework for another new feature.
-
-
Walmart's Black Friday-beating gaming laptop deals feature up to $650 off the latest RTX 5000 series machines
Walmart's Black Friday-beating gaming laptop deals are still live today - but for how long?
-
-
NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1645, Saturday, December 20
Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.
-
Split View Tabs in Chrome are a game changer
Chrome's new Split View Tabs feature, introduced in the November update, is a game-changer that allows users to view two browser tabs simultaneously.
-
DDR5 RAM with a triple-fan cooler on top will be shown off at CES 2026
DDR5 memory sticks with a triple-fan cooler on top are going to leave your wallet quaking in fear.
-
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, December 20 (game #1426)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
-
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, December 20 (game #657)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
-
Master PDFs like a pro with 30% off LightPDF
Master PDFs like a pro with 30% off LightPDF
-
-
Size does matter — I think the iPhone 17 has the perfect dimensions
6.3 inches is perfect
-
-
‘It’s a major flaw’: AirPods 3 Pro owners are still waiting for Apple to fix its annoying static problems — and users are getting impatient
Angry Reddit users are impatiently waiting for Apple to fix the AirPods Pro 3's static problems, but the company has been silent.
-
UpdatedThe best cheap tablets 2025
Our guide to the best cheap tablets features affordable models from Apple, OnePlus, Amazon, and more.
-
How to use AirPods as a video mic in iOS 26
In iOS 26, your AirPods can double as a video microphone. Here’s how to enable the feature.
-
UpdatedNew movies: the most exciting films coming to theaters in December 2025 and beyond
The final new movies of 2025 are nearly here – these are the ones you'll see before the year ends.
-
-
ExclusiveWill The Seduction season 2 come to HBO Max? Here's my pitch
I've been waiting for my TV screenplay calling, and luckily for me, Diane Kruger wants me to pitch HBO Max The Seduction season 2.
-
-
Sign up for a year of Crunchyroll Mega Fan and stream your favorite anime for the lowest price yet
Save $20 / £12 off an annual subscription before the new year
-
7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (December 19)
TechRadar's pre-Christmas 2025 streaming round-up is full of new movies and shows, a comedy special, and a live sport event.
-
Percy Jackson season 3 is ‘well underway’ and creator Rick Riordan teases a major role: ‘it’s pretty amazing casting’
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 has just arrived on Disney+, but creator Rick Riordan is already looking forward to season 3.
-
ExclusiveSpartacus: House of Ashur cast on 'epic' and 'favourite' episode 4 fight
The fighting has been bloody and brutal, but the 'epic' Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 4 closing scene changes everything we've learned so far.
-
-
-
I tested Marshall’s soundbar-sub combo together — should you snap them up?
I tested Marshall’s new soundbar and sub together – is it really worth buying them together?
-
Make any TV wireless and battery powered with an add-on that sticks to walls
The Displace Hub enables you to wall-mount your TV without drilling, and even to move it – and it's got a PC inside it
-
What we know about Samsung, LG, Hisense and TCL's imminent next-gen RGB TVs
RGB LED TVs are the next big thing in home theater – and 'next' is coming very soon
-
LG’s 2026 TVs and soundbars get the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect treatment
LG's Sound Suite speakers and soundbar will make setting up a Dolby Atmos home theater sound system easier than ever.
-
Samsung's enormous micro-RGB TV is coming to smaller screen sizes, and it borrows one great feature from Samsung OLED TVs
Samsung's Micro RGB tech will be coming to TVs as small as 55 inches in 2026, and will feature the same Glare Free screen found in the company's top OLED model.
-
Your TV is a ‘mass surveillance system’ says Texas, and the state is suing LG, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, and more to stop it
Texas's AG is suing Samsung, LG, TCL, Hisense, and Sony over their apparent use of ACR to deliver custom content and advertising.
-
The Sonos Arc Ultra is back down to its Black Friday price — don't miss out on this excellent Dolby Atmos soundbar deal
Fancy upgrading your holiday movie soundtracks? There's a great deal on Sonos' superb Dolby Atmos soundbar
-
-
-
Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: walnut-cupped wired headphone beauties to level up the OG model
The Meze Audio 99 Classics 2nd Gen wired headphones remain homely, walnut-earcupped beauties – but how have they improved from the original?
-
I'm a recording musician, and the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro headphones are the audio Christmas gift I've bought for myself
Beyerdynamic's DT990 Pro are great studio headphones with exceptional comfort and an open-back design
-
JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Grip: I tested these Bluetooth speakers side-by-side to see which is worth buying
The JBL Flip 7 and JBL Grip both punch well above their weight, but only one can come out on top in this head-to-head battle.
-
I used the thinnest noise-cancelling sleep earbuds for two weeks and it had one fascinating statistic
Meet the Fitnexa SomniPods 3. They have some problems but look beyond them, and you'll find smartly-framed buds with a few interesting twists.
-
‘It’s a major flaw’: AirPods 3 Pro owners are still waiting for Apple to fix its annoying static problems — and users are getting impatient
Angry Reddit users are impatiently waiting for Apple to fix the AirPods Pro 3's static problems, but the company has been silent.
-
This ‘concentric’ turntable and CD player combo is the turducken of hi-fi
The Mixx Analog+ is a turntable with a top-loading CD player in the center of it
-
This new music player is like a hi-res iPod nano, and it's amazingly cheap
A very tempting new option from our favorite budget audiophile brand
-
-
-
I used the thinnest noise-cancelling sleep earbuds for two weeks and it had one fascinating statistic
Meet the Fitnexa SomniPods 3. They have some problems but look beyond them, and you'll find smartly-framed buds with a few interesting twists.
-
3 Wear OS features you're probably not using, but should be
Smartwatches are more feature-filled than ever, but that can make it difficult to know where to start to make the most out of your tech. Here are some features you might have missed.
-
Honor Band 10 review: an incredible value fitness tracker with some smart features
The Honor Band 10 is a great value fitness tracker, but there are some drawbacks given its rock bottom price.
-
-
-
UpdatedI'm a cameras expert and these are the top 9 cheap cameras I recommend
Looking to avoid paying top dollar for the latest snappers? These are the best cheap cameras around right now.
-
Ricoh GR IV review: a top smartphone alternative for everyday photography
The long-awaited Ricoh GR IV delivers several improvements over its six-year-old predecessor, including a new 26MP stabilized sensor and better battery life.
-
Nikon Zr review: cinema cameras just got a major new player
Sony, Panasonic, Canon... take note
-
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is our favorite instant camera — and it's now down to a record-low price on Amazon
The beginner-friendly Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is now only $85.95 at Amazon
-
-
-
The 3 best De'Longhi coffee makers you can buy – recommended by a barista
De'Longhi makes some of the best espresso machines I've ever used, and these are my top picks.
-
In my big vacuum group test, this model performed best on deep carpet
Deep carpet requires a special kind of vacuum cleaner – and this model has what it takes.
-
There's a big Philips Hue sale at Best Buy from $11.99 — these are the smart bulb deals I recommend buying
A big shout-out to the A19 3-pack, which are part of the big Philips Hue sale at Best Buy
-
Your Ring doorbell just got a lot smarter thanks to Alexa+
Alexa+ Greetings can recognize and give instructions to delivery people, greet friends and family, and (politely) turn away cold callers.
-
-
UpdatedThe best camera phone 2025
We've ranked the best camera phones after months of photo snapping
-
-
Updated
I'm a cameras expert and these are the top 9 cheap cameras I recommend
Looking to avoid paying top dollar for the latest snappers? These are the best cheap cameras around right now.
-
Updated
The best cheap tablets 2025
Our guide to the best cheap tablets features affordable models from Apple, OnePlus, Amazon, and more.
-
UpdatedThe best headphones 2025
Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.
-
UpdatedThe best wireless speaker, all tested by us, from Apple, JBL, Sonos and more
Looking for the best wireless speaker? These are the top TechRadar-reviewed and approved buys to hear music throughout your home.
-
Buying guideThe 19 best crossplay games to play right now
The best crossplay games ensure that your fun isn't ruined by friends playing elsewhere. Here are our favorites that you can download and play right now.
-
Updated
The best phone 2025
Only the best phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and OnePlus
-
Why we're experts
We care passionately about tech
The TechRadar team has a life-long passion for the latest innovations – over 300 years of experience between us, in fact – and we’ve made it our mission to share that combined knowledge and expertise with you.
We’re here to provide an independent voice that cuts through all the noise to inspire, inform and entertain you; ensuring you get maximum enjoyment from your tech at all times. Technology is our passion, so let us be your expert guide.
years' experience
how-tos written
Apple events covered
-
-
Walmart's Black Friday-beating gaming laptop deals feature up to $650 off the latest RTX 5000 series machines
Walmart's Black Friday-beating gaming laptop deals are still live today - but for how long?
-
Sign up for a year of Crunchyroll Mega Fan and stream your favorite anime for the lowest price yet
Save $20 / £12 off an annual subscription before the new year
-
ExpressVPN holiday deal: the top VPN for Windows just got significantly more affordable
ExpressVPN has dropped its prices just in time for the holidays, with savings of up to $40 on offer.
-
Best Buy has launched a last-minute savings sale — AirPods, TVs, cheap laptops and more that arrive before Christmas
Best Buy just launched a last-minute savings sale, and I'm rounding up the 21 best deals, including AirPods, TVs, laptops, smartwatches, and more.
-
There's a big Philips Hue sale at Best Buy from $11.99 — these are the smart bulb deals I recommend buying
A big shout-out to the A19 3-pack, which are part of the big Philips Hue sale at Best Buy
-
Master PDFs like a pro with 30% off LightPDF
Master PDFs like a pro with 30% off LightPDF
-
-
-
LastPass coupons in Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use our LastPass coupons to save on the price of plans from the password manager software and manage your logins for less.
-
Acer Promo Codes in Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Add one of our Acer promo codes to your order to save on the price of laptops, peripherals, accessories & more.
-
ExpressVPN coupons for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Save money with one of our ExpressVPN coupons and secure your digital details across all your devices for less.
-
Sling TV Promo Codes for December 2025
SPONSORED With these Sling TV promo codes you can get discounted memberships and add access to extra channels for free on the streaming service.
-
Steelcase coupon codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Save with these Steelcase coupon codes on gaming chairs, office chairs, office desks, standing desks, and more.
-
Meta promo codes for Dec 2025
SPONSORED These Meta promo codes can help you save money on Meta's virtual & augmented reality headsets and other gaming peripherals.
-
Motorola promo codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Activate one of these Motorola discount codes to lower the price of the brand's flagship smartphones and accessories.
-
Avast coupon codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED These verified Avast promo codes can help lower the cost of plans with the online protection software brand so you can stay safe for less.
-
Tuft & Needle coupons for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED These Tuft & Needle coupons can help you save big on your next bedding purchase from sheets, pillows, mattresses, and more.
-
Private Internet Access coupon codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED These Private Internet Access coupon codes can lower the price of the brand's VPN and antivirus software plan to help protect you online.
-
McAfee promo codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Use one of our McAfee coupons to save money on award-winning antivirus software and VPN plans.
-
Tello coupon codes for Dec 2025 |
SPONSORED Our Tello coupon codes can help you save on the cost of cell phones, accessories & a range of plans from the mobile carrier.
-
TechRadar's story
Our mission is unchanged
TechRadar was launched in January 2008 with the goal of helping regular people navigate the world of technology. It quickly grew to become the UK's biggest consumer technology site.
- We've been covering tech since 2008
- 17 international editions from Mexico to New Zealand
- We're a globally respected brand worldwide
-
-
Meta just u-turned on the best VR announcement it ever made — and might have handed the win to Android XR
Meta has ‘paused’ third-party headset partnerships, which feels like a major win for Android XR.
-
Remotely locking your Windows 11 PC is now possible using an Android phone
Remotely locking your Windows 11 PC is now possible using an Android phone thanks to updated app – here's how to get it.
-
Your Ray-Ban Meta glasses just got a major audio update — especially for Spotify users
Latest Ray-Ban Meta update brings Conversation Focus and Spotify soundtracking to you smart specs.
-
Microsoft explains how Windows 11's AI agents get access to your files
Microsoft calms some fears about Windows 11's AI agents, clarifying permissions around file access.
-
-
-
The Competitor review: a PlayStation controller for your Xbox
The Competitor might not be stacked to the gills with features, but there’s much to love in its straightforward, no-nonsense approach.
-
Buying guide
The 19 best crossplay games to play right now
The best crossplay games ensure that your fun isn't ruined by friends playing elsewhere. Here are our favorites that you can download and play right now.
-
The 23 best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play right now
Now that the new Nintendo console is out, here's the best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play. These include new exclusives, as well as enhanced older titles.
-
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, December 20 (game #923)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
-
Between them, the TechRadar team have 300 years' experience in tech journalism. Here's why you should trust them.
-
-
Downloading IPVanish VPN should be an essential part of your vacation prep – here's why
-
ExpressVPN holiday deal: the top VPN for Windows just got significantly more affordable
-
UpdatedThe best VPN service 2025
-
ExpressVPN rolls out major Qt update to boost speed and unify desktop apps
-
The EU prepares ground for wider data retention – and VPN providers are among the targets
-
Privacy vs control: a “whack-a-mole game” with no clear winners
-
Urban VPN Proxy is the latest free VPN spying on users – here's how to stay safe
-
-
-
MSI Pro MP165 E6 portable monitor review
The MSI Pro MP165 E6 is a super-light, hyper-functional portable display that is great to have as an extra display for all of your tech
-
Last minute holiday shopping this weekend? Here’s how to stay safe from scams
Stay safe this Christmas - be on the lookout for these scams.
-
UPerfect UColor O Lite portable monitor review
The UPerfect UColor O Lite is a powerful 13-inch portable monitor with a great display, hyper-portability and some easy modifications to make this a secret weapon in your tech stack.
-
Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 portable power station review
The Enphase IQ PowerPack 1500 is a solid power station with a great, sleek design, a mediocre app experience, fantastic ports, and an optional cart for easy transport.
-
