Under the Radar is our way of highlighting great games that might have passed you by. Through a regular mix of news stories and features, we'll cover everything from high-quality indie gems to AAA experiences or ports that were buried by busy release schedules.

The only requirement is that we think whatever we’re writing about is truly interesting and worthy of your attention, so buckle up because things might well get weird…

When you're buying a new TV, one of the biggest decisions is the size — but this can also be one of the hardest decisions to make. That's why we built our easy TV size calculator, which you'll find just below.

You tell it how far away you sit from the screen, and it'll tell you what the ideal size is — and we'll recommend the best options for different budgets, based on our hands-on reviewing experience with the sets.

The size recommendations are based on a ratio of distance from the screen compared to screen size. For general viewing, this ratio is 1.6:1 — meaning that your distance from the screen is 1.6x the size of the screen.

We chose this ratio based on the amount of your vision that the screen will fill — the screen will occupy about 30° in your vision at that ratio. We chose 30° based on advice and research from Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, THX, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, and the University of Cambridge.

However, we know that some people lean towards wanting a bigger-than-average TV for a more cinematic experience, while some people hate a large screen and want something smaller than average. So our tool lets you say if you want something larger or smaller than average, and in that case, we calculate based on different distance-to-size ratios.

For the cinematic option, we use a 1.2:1 ratio, which is 40° in your field of vision. For the smaller option, we use a 2:1 ratio, which is 20° in your field of vision.

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Summer Game Fest 2026 was one of the biggest events of the year for gamers, and we were on the ground live in Los Angeles bringing you coverage of all the major upcoming releases on show.

The TechRadar Gaming team attended countless preview sessions, conducted tens of hours worth of interviews, and watched plenty of behind closed doors presentations throughout the event.

But what were our personal highlights? Our Best of Summer Game Fest 2026 awards highlight the most exciting, innovative, or otherwise exceptional products on show.

This page gathers all our significant coverage of this year's winners into a single unified list, which you can browse below.

The World Cup is the biggest sporting event of them all — and after a four-year wait it's back, back, back in all its glory.

The 2026 tournament takes place across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — and is the biggest yet, with 48 teams competing to be crowned world champions.

It all kicks off on Thursday, 11 June with Mexico vs South Africa, and then takes in 104 games across more than a month, with the final taking place on July 19.

We'll be covering it all here at TechRadar, with guides to how to watch each game, tips on the best tech to level up your viewing experience and much, much more. Read on for the latest.

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Summer Game Fest has grown from a humble E3 alternative to one of the most important events in any gamer's calendar. Helmed by commentator Geoff Keighley, the multi-day gaming extravaganza kicks off with a flashy live show that's become known for its incredible reveals and announcements.

Some of the biggest publishers like Activision, Capcom, and Square Enix choose to show off their games in the roughly two hour presentation, which is streamed live for a massive audience of viewers around the world.

This is accompanied by a wealth of other major showcases, usually including an Xbox Games Showcase and PlayStation State of Play in addition to more community-focused ones like indie showcase Day of the Devs and the PC Gaming Show.

All course, we diligently cover all the biggest news — which you can browse right here.

Here you can find all our coverage of Microsoft Build.

Taking place from June 2-3, 2026 in Fort Mason, San Francisco, the event is Microsoft's annual showcase of its most exciting new announcements.

We'll be reporting live from the show, but have also taken a look at some of the biggest things to expect from Microsoft - how much will come true?

Apple was born 50 years ago this coming Wednesday (1 April), and it's no mere hyperbole to say that the tech world would be a very different place without it.

Sure, we would have reached the same end point without the Cupertino company; computers would still have been made, smartphones would have existed, someone else would have popularized wireless earbuds. After all, Apple is rarely, if ever, first to the party.

But would we have had a laptop as beautifully crafted as the MacBook Air? A desktop as distinctive as the iMac G3? Would we have had the highs of the iPhone 4 and iPad Pro, or a game-changing device like the iPod? We'll never know for sure — but either way, it's a legacy worth celebrating.

From the Backlog is a series of articles from TechRadar Gaming's editors, writers, and contributors about long-overdue playthroughs of famous or important games that we missed the first time around, revisits to the classics, replays of old favorites, and anything else that helps us clear our backlogs and look back at the best in video games.

Be it console generation defining narratives that we've found new ways to enjoy, a look back at one of the best-rated games ever made, or a multiplayer behemoth we're only getting around to trying long after launch, you'll see a range of perspectives as we regale you with stories from our backlogs.

Collections are themed selections of product recommendations, individually hand-picked by a TechRadar team member. Online shopping can be frustrating, but discovering cool things is fun, so Collections are designed to help cut through the noise with a stripped-back, visual format that's easy to explore.

Collections appear across all of TechRadar's channels. So a Tech editor might round up their must-have accessories to help you get the most from that cool gadget you just invested in, a Homes reviewer might show you how to tap into the hottest new interiors trend, or the Deals team might put together an easily browsable selection of the best deals from a particular sales event.

Importantly, they're also personal. Each of our Collections has been carefully put together by one of our passionate writers or editors, based on their particular expertise and with the benefit of their in-depth knowledge in their subject area. Whether you're shopping for yourself or hunting for a gift for the tech-lover in your life, Collections are a great place to start.

With businesses of all sizes continuing to engage with and embrace AI technology in different ways, our AI content looks to investigate how it can be right for your organization.

Whether it's breaking news on the latest product launches and innovations, or thought leadership pieces from industry leaders, you can be sure our AI content is bringing you the knowledge on AI that your business needs.

New year's resolutions don't have to be tedious, sensible things that involve making a massive effort or giving up something you like – trust us, they can be fun too.

The key lies in making them around technology (of course) – and your use of it. How about trying a new streaming service in 2026? Or giving physical media another go? Or getting into a techy hobby that you've long wanted to master?

Below, we've rounded up all of our personal 'tech resolutions' for 2026. Maybe you'll want to try some of them yourself, or they might inspire you to think of your own. Either way, they won't require you to give up eating chocolate (unless you want to).

It's the most wonderful time of the year, that time when happy faces glow in the light of new smartphones below the Christmas tree and when new consoles are unwrapped to squeals of delight.

But what to buy your tech-loving nearest and dearest? Don't worry if you're stuck for inspiration, because we have plenty of that. Below, you'll find an ever-growing selection of gift guides to help you find the perfect presents for your loved ones.

We've got everything from gifts for movie lovers to gifts for gamers and much, much more – and in many cases we've found super-low prices on them, too. So why not have a browse – and you never know, you might find something to add to your own wish list, too.

Welcome to AI Week on TechRadar. AI is everywhere these days, transforming our relationships with productivity, creativity and even work. From writing tools that can draft entire essays in seconds to image generators that can create works of art in minutes, tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot are enabling us to push the boundaries on what we thought was possible.

If you're feeling a bit left behind or overwhelmed by the pace of change we're here to help. Throughout AI Week we'll be delivering you articles that help you get started with AI, as well as some more in-depth features on ethics and how humans relate to AI and navigate the new world we find ourselves in.

Whether you’re an AI newcomer or an early adopter, TechRadar’s AI Week will help you stay informed, inspired, and ready for the next wave of intelligent innovation.

Welcome to TechRadar's Smart Home Week – a collection of guides, tutorials, and reviews to help you upgrade your home, automate everyday tasks, and make your life easier.

Whether you're thinking about swapping your lights for smart bulbs, upgrading to an energy-saving smart thermostat, or picking up a smart display, we're here to help you choose the right tech and link it all up to create a seamless system tailored to your home.

For students, and their parents and guardians, the back to school period can be both exciting – and intimidating. If you're moving away from home, or changing schools, there will be enough to worry about without having to also make sure you have all the right equipment.

We're here to help, and we've gathered together the very best tech advice for students going back to school on this very page. We've got loads of great buying advice to help you pick the best student laptop (and a special best student Chromebook guide if you're specifically looking for an affordable ChromeOS-powered device) for your needs, as well as advice on what to look for when shopping around. We don't just show you what students need to buy – we've also got guides on what you can do with your new tech as well to help you succeed in all areas of your academic life.

Also, in the runup to the new school year, many retailers across the internet will run back to school deals – so now is the best time to stock up, and we'll be listing all the best offers right here as well.

The Nintendo Switch is the company’s best-selling console ever, beating even classics such as the SNES, N64 and Wii.

Released in 2017 it soon proved to be a massive hit thanks to its flexibility; a true hybrid, it can be played handheld, docked with a TV, or on a tabletop with the detachable Joy-Con controllers removed.

The games didn’t hurt, either. The Switch launched with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – without doubt one of the best games of all time – and the later arrival of the likes of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Odyssey helped cement its place in gaming history.

Now the new Nintendo Switch 2 is here, building on the original with a bigger, better screen, more power and a few new tricks.

Google I/O is the tech giant's annual developer conference and one of the biggest events in the calendar for anyone with an interest in software, phones, wearables, AI, the web and, well, pretty much anything.

It takes place every May or June at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, and the 2025 edition will be the 17th since it began in 2008.

This year's will run across Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, with the all-important keynote on the first day. What can you expect? Well, usually Android was traditionally the star of the show, but lately Google's Gemini AI has been at the fore, and it's a good shout that it will dominate the 2025 installment.

Big hitters such as Android Auto, Android TV, Android Wear, Google Photos and Google Assistant have all made their debut at the show, and it's not unusual to get new hardware at I/O, either; the Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a were introduced at I/O 2023, for instance.

Scroll down for all the latest news ahead of the show, and stick with TechRadar for all the big announcements once it all kicks off.

Computex is the largest computing event of the year, and in 2026 it runs from Tuesday, June 2 until Friday, June 5 in Taipei, Taiwan. This year, expect a strong focus on AI, as well as gaming PC handheld devices, and thin and light laptops running on the latest hardware from Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD.

All the biggest names in computing, including Nvidia, Acer, Asus, HP, Dell and more will be at Computex to show off their latest products, while giving us a glimpse of what the future holds.

As usual, we'll be on the ground in Taipei, Taiwan, throughout the week (and in the days before, as major companies like Nvidia host their keynote presentations), to bring you all the latest news, opinions, and verdicts on the latest laptops, PCs, components, and peripherals.

Welcome to TechRadar’s Sustainability Week! To celebrate Earth Day, we've put together a set of stories from across the tech industry to celebrate, challenge, and highlight all things sustainable.

Whether it's progress towards circularity, more energy-efficient devices, or tips and tricks to contribute towards the health of our planet with your tech, we've got a host of exciting content in store this week, and we're thrilled to share the stories we've been working on.

We've interviewed tech giants, gone behind the scenes with companies championing sustainability, and gathered all of the latest news as the tech industry makes some much-needed changes. We'll also be sharing tips on how to use your smartphone to save the planet, how to recycle your tech, and how to reduce food, energy, and even water waste with your devices.

There will also be new video content on our TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channels, so make sure you're subscribed on those platforms, and bookmark this page to see all of our sustainability coverage.

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TechRadar is taking the tech chat that happens on our Zooms, at our desks, and in the halls, and moving it to an official space: The TechRadar Podcast.

We know, it's not the most original name, but this deep discussion among your favorite tech experts is the kind of insightful consumer electronics and technology commentary you come to TechRadar for each and every day (because we know you visit us constantly).

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This week it's a gaming special for the TechRadar Podcast, as the team discuss what they're excited to play in 2025, address the surge of gaming adaptations like the upcoming Last of Us season 2, and bemoan the price rises infecting every aspect of gaming from hardware to software.

TechRadar's fitness vertical is proud to present a suite of content all about trying new things in the new year, using technology to help us... well, Get Fit For '25.

All week long, we're publishing stories about our writers trying new health and fitness routines with the help of the best technology, such as home workouts, AI-designed exercise routines, new running regimes, fitness apps, and more.

And if you are embarking on a fitness regime for the new year, you might also want to check out these helpful buying guides:

• Best fitness trackers
• Best under-desk treadmills
• Best waterproof headphones
• Best Garmin watches
• Best Fitbits
• Best smart rings
• Best bone conduction headphones
• Best Apple Watch bands
• Best smartwatches

IFA 2025, the world's largest technology trade show, has now opened its doors – and we've already seen plenty of exciting new devices at the Messeplatz, Berlin.

Over the years, it’s seen the launch of thousands of devices, and showcased some of the latest and greatest tech from household electronics to energy and peripherals gadgets, and this year looks like being no different.

While its roots are in home entertainment, there’s an array of launches across appliances, smart home, phones, audio, computing, gaming, cameras, fitness, wearables and much more.

The show is enormous, spanning the entirety of the Messe’s multiple conference halls to showcase not just the most exciting tech you’ll see this year, but also the future of technology; whether that’s mobility tech like drones, e-bikes and EVs or sustainability-focused solutions.

Sounds like a lot, right? Never fear, we’ve sent a gaggle of TechRadar’s finest out to Berlin to bring you all the latest news and information, so follow it all with us here.

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We're ready to get you set for back-to-school 2024 here at TechRadar with all the expert insights and buying advice you need for the year ahead. On this page, you'll find all of our up-to-date guides on everything from laptops and Chromebooks for the classroom to headphones, Bluetooth speakers, vacuums and phones.

The cost of all the pens, notepads, backpacks, uniforms and more all adds up, so we're also here to help you save money with our back-to-school sales coverage. We'll point to you all the best bargains on all the most-wanted items and tech essentials that we recommend. Whether that's a great value Chromebook, a high-end MacBook or a versatile tablet there are many excellent options out there to suit your budget and needs.

We'll also show you how to get the best student discounts on all of your favorite products and most popular streaming services, including Amazon Prime, Spotify, Netflix, Hulu, and more.

Check out all of our coverage below and throughout the rest of the month.

Prime Day is Amazon's annual shopping event solely for members of its Prime subscription service. This year, it takes place in the US, UK and many other countries over 23-26 June 2026 — which means it's about to get going very soon.

Unlike Black Friday and other holidays such as Memorial Day and Labor Day, which can also be great times to pick up a bargain, there's no interesting history behind Prime Day — it's simply a way for Amazon to push thousands of deals to its millions of subscribers.

Prime Day has expanded in recent years, having been a single-day thing when it was first held on July 15, 2015, to mark Amazon's 20th birthday. The 2025 event lasted for four days in many countries, and took place over as many as six days in Australia and Singapore. In 2026 it will again last for four days in the US and UK. In recent years Amazon has also run a second Prime Day event in October.

Of course, to take advantage of the deals you'll need to be an Amazon Prime member, although if you've never used it before you can sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial to get access to the deals. This will also let you enjoy the other membership benefits, including free shipping, access to Prime Video and more.

Below, you'll find all of the latest Prime Day deals and information.

Since 2008, TechRadar and its team of computing experts have reviewed more than 1,800 laptops, MacBooks and Chromebooks from the biggest laptop manufacturers in the world, such as HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Apple and Microsoft – plus many more.

On this page you’ll find all of our latest laptop reviews, which have been thoroughly tested and benchmarked to give you our independent and unbiased opinions and help you find the best laptop for your needs. You can also find out more about how TechRadar tests laptops.

Wondering what the exciting new world of AI is all about? This is where you start. 

Whether you're curious about ChatGPT, want to know what Google Gemini is, or are looking to use one of the best AI art generators, you'll find everything you need here. 

We've also got all of the latest news about AI hardware, from the next-gen neural processing units (NPU) found in chips from Nvidia, Apple and others to AI-focused phones such as the Google Pixel 8 and more.

So, what is artificial intelligence? Well, let's ask the experts – this is what ChatGPT says: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science focused on creating systems capable of performing tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, understanding language, and recognizing patterns."

And here's what Google's Gemini thinks: "Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables machines to mimic human cognitive functions like learning and problem-solving. You see AI in action every day with voice assistants like Siri and Alexa, and recommendation systems on shopping websites."

These descriptions are pretty good, but they don't capture the revolution that's currently taking place in this space. AI is transforming the way we create art and music, the tools we use in the workplace and the gadgets that we hold in our hands. 

It's moving fast and it's only going to get more interesting – so read on and find out more. 

Computex 2024 is the largest computing event of the year, and it's running from Tuesday, June 4, 2024 until Friday, June 7, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. This year will be especially exciting as many laptop and PC makers (along with components and software companies) are pushing AI-capable products that could have the potential to revolutionize the way we use our computers.

So, perhaps more than any other year, Computex 2024 could be a sign of where the future of computing will be heading - and we are at the event, reporting on all the latest news and releases from the ground.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, and also one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

It was originally known as Decoration Day and honors US military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It takes place on the last Monday in May, which means that this year it occurs on Monday, 25 May 2026.

Memorial Day sales are not as big as those on Black Friday, but they often offer great savings on household items such as large and small appliances, plus mattresses. But we also see discounts on many other tech items during the Memorial Day weekend, with TVs, laptops and various Apple devices also getting price cuts.

All of the big retailers will be running sales; we'll be checking the likes of Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowe's to bring you the best deals throughout this period.

Welcome to TechRadar’s Sustainability Week! To celebrate Earth Day, we've put together a set of stories from across the tech industry to celebrate, challenge, and highlight all things sustainable.

Whether it's progress towards circularity, more energy-efficient devices, or tips and tricks to contribute towards the health of our planet with your tech, we've got a host of exciting content in store this week, and we're thrilled to share the stories we've been working on. 

We've interviewed tech giants like Samsung, gone behind the scenes with companies championing sustainability, and gathered all of the latest news as the tech industry makes some much-needed changes. We'll also be sharing tips on how to use your smartphone to save the planet, how to recycle your tech, and how to reduce food, energy, and even water waste with your devices.

There will also be new video content on our TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channels, so make sure you're subscribed on those platforms, and bookmark this page to see all of our sustainability coverage.

Plus, stay tuned, because on Friday we've got some exciting news about how we're planning to make our own impact on sustainability in tech. 

Follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, unboxings, and more!

MWC, or Mobile World Congress to give it its full name, is back in Barcelona, Spain, for 2026, and as usual, the TechRadar team will be on the show floor, bringing you the latest news, hands-on reviews and expert opinions.

MWC 2026 runs from March 2 - March 5, and some of the biggest names in mobile, computing, fitness, and more will be there, showing off their latest products, whilst also giving us a hint of future tech we can look forward to.

So, at this year's event expect plenty of AI, alongside the latest smartphones, laptops, and wearables. There will also likely be innovative prototypes, humanoid robots, and lots more to be excited about.

Below you’ll find all of our MWC coverage to date, from news to features and more, and make sure you check back here during the event itself for all the latest from MWC 2026.

The TechRadar deals team is rounding up all the best Presidents' Day sales happening right now from retailers like Amazon, Samsung, Home Depot, Best Buy, Walmart, and Dell.

Presidents' Day sales focus on home items like appliances and mattresses, as well as tech items, including TVs, laptops, and Apple devices. It always takes place on the third Monday of February – which means that this year, it's on Monday, 16 February 2026.

Our Presidents' Day roundups cover all the best sales around the web, constantly updated with all the latest offers, plus all the top deals on OLED TVs, headphones, iPads, and gaming laptops.

Cyber Monday is the now-slightly-awkwardly named counterpart to Black Friday: another 24 hours of full-on shopping frenzy during which retailers slash the prices of thousands of popular products. It always takes place on the Monday after Black Friday, which means that this year it takes place on Monday, 1 December 2025.

It was created by US retailers in 2005 to encourage people to shop online, back when Black Friday itself was still far more of an in-person event. It quickly became one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but is now slightly overshadowed by Black Friday, given that many people buy their Black Friday deals online anyway. That said, it is still a significant shopping day, with some $11.3 billion spent by US consumers on Cyber Monday 2022.

We will of course be rounding up all of the best Cyber Monday deals here on TechRadar, so bookmark this page and check in regularly to see what's available.

Black Friday is the year's biggest shopping event, when retailers across the world cut their prices ahead of the holiday season.

Though the date shifts each year, it always takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving. In 2025, Black Friday will be on Friday, November 28. And yes, that means that it's today!

Black Friday started out as an in-store event in shops across the US, but has now mainly moved online, with the likes of Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Target competing to offer the best deals.

The UK, slightly late to the party, joined in from 2014, as retailers such as Argos, Currys and John Lewis realized there was money to be made. It's now a worldwide phenomenon, with many countries across Europe, Asia, South America and Australia taking part each year.

While the big online retailers dominate, many brands run their own Black Friday sales too. Some simply discount the products in their own stores, but others offer limited-edition models or throw in accessory packs for free. It's not limited to physical products, either, with streaming services often offering reduced-price subscriptions during the sales event.

Opinion is divided as to why it's called Black Friday, but the first known mention of the term in relation to shopping dates from November 1951, when the journal Factory Management and Maintenance used it to describe people calling in sick the day after Thanksgiving so they could have an extra day off work.

These days, there's no need to take the day off, because you can easily shop from the comfort of your desk. We'll be rounding up all of the best Black Friday deals throughout the shopping season, so bookmark this page to make sure you don't miss a thing.

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Having started off in 2012 with just two crowdfunded smart lights, Nanoleaf has grown to become a popular player in the smart home space. There are now several products to choose from in the Nanoleaf catalogue, with more incoming each year that passes. There are light panels and light sticks, plus basics like smart bulbs and light strips.

All Nanoleaf smart lights allow you to customize the ambience of the room they’re set up in – some can even be mounted on a ceiling – supporting over 16 million colors, including tunable white light. You can even sync some of the lights to your favorite tunes or get them to mimic what’s happening on a larger screen like a TV or PC monitor.

Nanoleaf has been quick to take on new smart home protocols, being one of the first few to adopt Thread connectivity when it first rolled out in 2015. It’s also one of the few companies to have Matter-enabled smart lights, so you can control several such IoT devices with just a single Matter hub like a Google Nest Hub 2, Amazon Echo (4th gen) or the Apple HomePod mini.

When it comes to ereaders, there’s no other device as popular as the Kindles. In fact, the name ‘Kindle’ is synonymous with ‘ereader’ around the world. That shouldn’t be surprising considering Amazon has been making a Kindle device since 2007. Perhaps what makes the Kindles even more popular is the price point – they’ve typically been cheaper than the competition and easily accessible in most major markets.

The Kindle Paperwhite has been the most popular of Amazon’s ereaders, and there’s been a version of this tablet since 2012 – the current Paperwhite is the fifth iteration released in 2021. 

If you want a truly luxurious reading experience, you’ll be looking for a Kindle – specifically the Oasis or the Scribe, both clad in a metal chassis. The latter is a 10-inch digital note-taking device with arguably one of the best screens on any ereader. 

Even if you’re budget conscious, there’s a Kindle for you, and you’ll get full access to the Kindle Store on any of these ereaders, as well as use subscription services like Kindle Unlimited and Audible.

If you’ve never tried a connected internet of things (IoT) device before – aka something that’s part of a ‘smart home’ setup – and are curious to try, then the easiest place to start would be with smart lights.

So, what makes a light smart? Simply put, it will connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network or to your phone via Bluetooth (in some cases, both) so you can control it via a companion app or voice commands using popular virtual assistants such as Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant. You can dim them, brighten them, get many of them to change color and add some ambience to your home. If you’ve got multiple smart lights set up from different brands, you can often use a hub to control them all from one place.

Smart lights come in all shapes and sizes – there are the basics like bulbs and light strips, or you can design your own setup with light panels too. You can even get table and floor lamps that are smart. Popular brands include Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, LIFX, TP-Link and Lenovo.

We may not like cleaning up, but vacuuming is a necessary chore that just has to get done, particularly if you live with furry family members. To make cleaning your floors less of a chore, it's important to find the right kind of vacuum cleaner for your specific needs.

How do you choose, though? There are so many different kinds of vacuums these days! From the corded barrel vacuums to powerful cordless stick vacuums, and then there are the robot vacuums too. Let's not forget all the very many brands that are competing against each other.

While Dyson might be the most popular brand when it comes to vacuum cleaners, it may not always be the right choice. Competition from the likes of Shark and Bissell at lower price points than a Dyson are now a reality. They're just as powerful and can offer more bang for your hard-earned buck. Let's also not forget that Samsung and LG too make vacuum cleaners that are available in select markets.

To help you choose, TechRadar's experts put all the vacuum cleaners they possibly can through rigorous testing and you'll find all the information right here on this page. You'll also get helpful tips on how to choose the right vacuum for your home, and how best to maintain your new machine so you can prolong its life.

If you love to cook, chances are you're accumulating a whole load of appliances for different functions. And that means they're all eating (pun intended) into your storage space.

That's what makes a multi cooker an ideal solution. This countertop appliance can typically pressure cook, slow cook, rice cook, make yoghurt, steam, sauté, boil, simmer, stew, deep fry, grill and roast. 

Uh-huh, that's a lot of cooking in just one appliance. But wait, it doesn't stop there! There are some that can even air fry.

That's not just bang for buck, but you even open up storage space by getting rid of a lot of older appliances, and you can save time cooking a meal as well.

It can be argued that Instant Pot launched the multi cooker to its current fame, but Crock-Pot too can take some of that credit. There are now so many different brands being sold around the world that it's hard to keep up. To help you choose, TechRadar's reviewers try out several multi cookers to see which one works the best, while also offering tips and tricks on how best to use your multi cooker.

Want to kickstart your day with a healthy cold drink? You're going to need a juicer or a blender, depending on what kind of drink you're after. If it's a glass of fresh fruit juice, you'll be looking for a slow juicer preferably. However, if you want to extract as much as possible from fruits, nuts and vegetables, then you should consider a blender.

But then how do you pick which one's right for you? This is where TechRadar's experts explain it all – the difference between a slow juicer and a super blender, a cold-press and a stick blender, which one is better and how they all compare with each other.

From Breville to Ninja Kitchen, NutriBullet to Smeg, and more besides, there are juicers and blenders galore across several price points. Allow us to explain which makes the better drink.

Brands such as Dyson, GHD and Shark have been harnessing advances in modern technology to make it easy for us to style our hair. From efficient hair dryers to straighteners that don’t burn the strands – beauty tech has come a long way since the days of hot curling irons. There are now so many products to choose from that it can get overwhelming to know which one best suits you.

So welcome to TechRadar’s coverage of the latest in hair care technology. This is where you’ll find everything you need to know about Dyson’s newest hair product or which company is giving it a run for its money. Want to understand how the Coanda Effect works on your hair? We’ll help you wrap your head around it. Want advice on which dryer best suits your hair type (and budget)? You’re in the right place.

Our beauty tech experts love to try out new hair care products – from the cheap, Airwrap dupes that (hopefully) won’t cause us grief to the premium ones that make big promises. And we’ll always give you our honest opinion.

Back to school 2023 is in full swing, and it's time to spend money on school supplies and devices that the kids can utilize for school. Unfortunately, that means that you're going to be spending a bit of money, as even the little things like pens, notebooks, and pads can pile up. That's on top of the bigger purchases like a Chromebook, a phone or a new monitor - not to mention, all the books.

But that also doesn't mean that you'll have to break the piggy bank. With all the back to school sales going on right now, there are many ways to save money and perhaps even go under your budget. The trick is to find good deals on great value products. When buying the best student laptop, for example, you don't necessarily have to go the MacBook route, as there are many top-quality laptops out there that are just as capable but cost less.

That's what we're here for: to find you the best devices and back to school accessories that will save you money. Take a look at our guides below.

There are few names as synonymous with smart homes as Philips Hue, thanks to its highly successful line of colorful smart lights. Founded by Philips in 2012, the company has gained a glowing reputation for making some of the best smart lights, including its remotely-controlled smart bulbs, light strips, and lamps.

You can customize the ambiance of any room in your home from your smartphone with Philips Hue’s super user-friendly app, whether you want to set up lighting routines, sync your lighting with your favorite music or mimic the sunrise as you wake in the morning. 

Philips Hue’s lights are compatible with major smart home ecosystems such as Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. 

Combining video surveillance, motion detection, and two-way audio communication, Ring is a pioneer in the modern age of home security. While it is best known for making one of the best video doorbells and its flagship product, the Ring Video Doorbell, the company produces a wide array of home security devices, including security cameras, floodlight cameras, and alarm systems.

Founded in 2013 by Jamie Siminoff, the original vision for Ring was fairly simple. Siminoff grew frustrated at missing the sound of his doorbell and wanted a device that would help him answer the door from anywhere in the home. 

Flash forward to today and the company has gone from strength to strength, culminating in its acquisition by Amazon in 2018, when it became part of Amazon’s smart home ecosystem. Ring’s products are praised for their ease of use, high-quality video and audio, and seamless integration with other smart home devices.

AMD is one of the biggest computer hardware manufacturers in the world, making everything from consumer processors and graphics cards to server and data center components.

Founded in 1969, AMD has long been known for its more affordable hardware offerings compared to its major rivals Nvidia and Intel. AMD is also now a familiar name among PC gamers and computer enthusiasts. The company stepped up its performance game considerably in the last decade, thanks to the leadership of its current CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, who has steered the company since 2014.

Often referred to as “Team Red” by its fans – as opposed to Team Green (Nvidia) and Team Blue (Intel) – AMD has been praised by many for advancing the state of computer processing hardware, and has even branched out into providing specialized, semi-custom accelerated processing units that power gaming consoles like the PS5, Xbox Series X, and other embedded systems.

So whether it's the best processors, best graphics cards, or best laptops around, you’re bound to run into an AMD-powered product somewhere along the way. 

Intel is possibly the most important chipmaker in the US, having pioneered semiconductor manufacturing for more than half a century while giving us some of the best processors ever made along the way.

Whether it’s in the best laptop or the best computer for the home or office, odds are that there is an Intel processor inside it. It is one of the few companies in the world that have the chip-making foundries necessary to produce semiconductors, and so it is a major player on the processor scene regardless of how its latest processors hold up against the competition, all of whom have to look for a foundry to produce their chips.

Founded in 1968 by Gordon Moore (of Moore's Law fame), Robert Noyce, and Arthur Rock, Intel has been a pillar of the digital age since its inception and its chip manufacturing capabilities put it in a special category among chipmakers. It is currently led by CEO Pat Gelsinger.

Welcome to TechRadar’s GPU channel. Here, we’ve pulled together all the latest news, reviews, analysis, and more for all things GPUs and graphics cards. While most of our focus is going to be on desktop graphics, we also dive into mobile GPUs for laptops and professional-grade GPUs as well.

The GPU market has been shaken up in recent years, so it’s definitely kept us busy, whether it’s extensively testing to find the best graphics card on the market, or crunching the numbers to find the best cheap graphics card that matches great performance with an accessible price point.

We cover all the best 1080p graphics cards, the best 1440p graphics cards, and the best 4K graphics cards so you can find the information you want, no matter your need and budget.