Articles by David Nield, Freelance Contributor

Dave is a freelance tech journalist who has been writing about gadgets, apps and the web for more than two decades. Based out of Stockport, England, on TechRadar you'll find him covering news, features and reviews, particularly for phones, tablets and wearables. Working to ensure our breaking news coverage is the best in the business over weekends, David also has bylines at Gizmodo, T3, PopSci and a few other places besides, as well as being many years editing the likes of PC Explorer and The Hardware Handbook.

Articles by: David Nield

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

Spotify Wrapped 2025 has landed – here's how to find it, plus the best new features this year

By David Nield published 3 December 25

Spotify has launched its annual look back at user listening habits over the last 12 months, and there's lots that's new.

Netflix just ditched a useful Android and iOS feature that travelers rely on for hotel streaming

By David Nield published 2 December 25

If you use the Google Cast protocol to watch content on Netflix, we've got some bad news for you.

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.

YouTube Recap is a fascinating review of your year in videos – here’s how to find it

By David Nield published 2 December 25

YouTube is joining in with the end-of-year summaries, and you should be able to find yours in your account now.

Brace yourself, ChatGPT fans – an OpenAI leak suggests ads could be coming to your conversations very soon

By David Nield last updated 1 December 25

You might soon have to put up with ads in the ChatGPT app, though it isn't clear exactly how they'll work.

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Want to skip the line for Gemini for Home access? This simple hack is working for some users

By David Nield published 1 December 25

Enterprising Google Home users have found that a simple URL can be enough to trigger a Gemini for Home upgrade – here's how to try it.

The next OnePlus phone could have the biggest battery the company has ever put into a handset

By David Nield published 30 November 25

OnePlus says the upcoming OnePlus 15R is going to come packing a 8,300 mAh battery – a new OnePlus record.

The latest Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks may have revealed more specs – and hint that a launch could be soon

By David Nield published 30 November 25

Specs for three Galaxy S26 handsets have leaked, though the upgrades seem to be minor ones.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera in user's hand

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 just leaked again, and a launch could be happening any day

By David Nield published 29 November 25

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has been cleared by the FCC, and DJI needs to launch it before December 23.

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The new AirDrop feature on the Google Pixel 10 is proving buggy for some users

By David Nield published 29 November 25

Android and AirDrop have only been connected for a little over a week, and we're already seeing issues.

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from ChatGPT's voice mode upgrade to the Black Friday sales

By David Nield published 29 November 25

We've been finding the best Black Friday deals for you this week – but there have been plenty of other tech happenings too.

Apple will take Samsung's phone crown for the first time in 14 years – and it's all thanks to the iPhone 17

By David Nield published 27 November 25

It looks as though we'll be celebrating a new smartphone sales champion come the end of the year.

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Fresh Meta Quest 4 rumors hint at specs, pricing, a more lightweight design – and even a new name

By David Nield published 26 November 25

Meta is planning on releasing a successor to the Meta Quest 3, and it sounds like we'll see some changes.

Garmin just teased a new device it's calling the 'future of wearables' – and it's coming soon

By David Nield published 26 November 25

It looks as though Garmin is planning to show off a Whoop-style band or a new smartwatch before 2026.

The YouTube Music Recap for 2025 is rolling out now with new AI tricks – here's how to get it

By David Nield published 25 November 25

If you're a YouTube Music user, you can now look up your most listened to tracks and artists.

IKEA reveals 6 colorful new Bluetooth speakers and lamps to brighten up your mood and home

By David Nield published 25 November 25

IKEA has announced more products made in partnership with designer Teklan, going on sale next month.

DJI explains what its looming US ban means for your drones – and says time is quickly running out

By David Nield published 24 November 25

It's looking increasingly likely that the US will ban the launch of new DJI products before the end of the year – here's what that means for you.

DJI Avata 2 FPV drone in flight over rocky beach

DJI's first 360-degree drone leaks again – and an official launch could be very soon

By David Nield published 23 November 25

The DJI Avatar 360 has been granted regulatory approval in the US, but time is running out ahead of a ban.

A new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rumor hints at a battery upgrade for the premium flagship phone

By David Nield published 23 November 25

The latest rumor around the Galaxy S26 Ultra suggests the battery capacity will go up to 5,200 mAh.

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Microsoft is now testing the Xbox Full Screen Experience across Windows 11 PCs

By David Nield published 22 November 25

There's a new, streamlined interface for gaming on a Windows 11 PC, and it's now available to test.

Apple rumored to be releasing its affordable MacBook and another cut-price iPhone early in 2026

By David Nield published 22 November 25

Mark your calendars for the first wave of products appearing from Apple around the start of next year.

Fitbit's new AI tool wants to take the stress out of your next doctor's visit – and I have some serious questions

By David Nield published 21 November 25

Fitbit's new Plan for Care feature lets you chat through your symptoms with AI – what could possibly go wrong?

Your next Google TV device could come with a remote powered by indoor light – and I'm definitely a fan

By David Nield published 20 November 25

Ohsung Electronics and Epishine have partnered up to bring us a Google TV remote that doesn't need a battery.

Your Samsung phone is about to get a big theft protection boost thanks to One UI 8.5 – here’s how

By David Nield published 20 November 25

Your Galaxy phone will be better protected if it's stolen, thanks to new features spotted in Samsung One UI 8.5.

Google Maps is adding 4 new features to help you navigate the holiday season

By David Nield published 19 November 25

Google Maps has some presents for you this holiday season, to help you discover new places and avoid the crowds.

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