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

Android Auto is apparently prepping home screen widgets, and I'll be installing them immediately

By David Nield published 4 May 26

You might soon be able to put widgets on your vehicle dashboard just like you can on your phone home screen.

Ask Jeeves quietly shuts down after nearly three decades, after pioneering conversational web search long before ChatGPT and Gemini

By David Nield published 4 May 26

Remember Ask Jeeves? The original portal for asking questions on the web is now no more.

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'The only worry is for your budget': Microsoft briefly says 32GB of RAM is the 'no worries' level for gaming on Windows 11, but users fear getting priced out

By David Nield published 3 May 26

A new Microsoft blog post recommended 32GB of RAM for serious gamers, but after user backlash, it's gone again.

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Google's $3 USB stick for revamping old laptops with ChromeOS Flex has sold out — and proves I was right about Chromebooks

By David Nield published 2 May 26

There's a new option for giving new life to an aging computer, and it's apparently as popular as it should be.

Some good news for Elon Musk: FCC ruling means 'faster speeds, lower costs, and greater reliability' for SpaceX Starlink and other satellites

By David Nield published 2 May 26

The FCC is updating the US regulations on how many internet satellites can be put into low-orbit.

ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from new Moto foldables to electric air taxis

By David Nield published 2 May 26

Missed some of the big stories that have appeared on TechRadar this week? Not any more, you haven't.

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Don't be alarmed — this major Android Auto annoyance could be finally get fixed soon by Google after almost a decade

By David Nield published 1 May 26

You may have been frustrated by not being able to dismiss alarms on Android Auto, but a tweak could be on the way.

While the Apple Watch needs charging every night, Suunto could be prepping a smartwatch with battery life measured in years — to take on the Garmin Fenix

By David Nield published 30 April 26

A new FCC filing suggests that we're about to see the launch of the Suunto Core 2, with a replaceable battery.

‘Poultry in motion’: South Korea tests fried chicken delivery to remote island using a drone and four-wheel robot in the world’s most elaborate takeaway operation

By David Nield published 30 April 26

South Korea has been testing drone-robot deliveries to remote islands, though a commercial launch is still some way off.

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'A transparent, consistent price at the register': Maryland is the first US state to ban 'surveillance pricing' — and shocked shoppers are hoping others follow suit soon

By David Nield published 30 April 26

Maryland grocery stores will no longer be able to adjust pricing dynamically based on user data and other factors.

Letting OpenAI win risks 'losing every charity in America' Elon Musk says in court, as his lawsuit hearing begins

By David Nield published 29 April 26

Elon Musk is taking on OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, and has had some choice words to say on the opening day.

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This updated open-source app makes it easier to use your AirPods with Android — just in time for the rumored AirPods Ultra

By David Nield published 28 April 26

You can now do more with AirPods wirelessly connected to Android devices, thanks to this clever app.

'Definitely positive news': the Pixel boot bug nightmare might soon be over, but there's a new issue to worry about

By David Nield published 27 April 26

There's good news about one persistent Pixel bug, but bad news about another issue hitting these phones.

Spotify just added a feature I've been waiting years for: managing playlist folders on mobile

By David Nield published 26 April 26

Some users of the Spotify apps for Android and iOS are noticing a significant change in how playlists can be managed.

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Too many subscriptions, worse products, AI, 'hurtful' algorithms, 'spy' devices: nearly half of Gen Z want to live in the past due to the trappings of modern tech

By David Nield published 25 April 26

In a new NBC News survey 47% of those aged 18-29 say they would rather be living in the past.

iPhone loyalty just hit a new high with only 3.6% of iOS users thinking of switching — but here's why I'm never ditching Android

By David Nield published 25 April 26

iPhone owners are more committed than ever to the Apple ecosystem, but I'm sticking with Google.

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This AI neck band lets you have ‘silent conversations’ without saying anything — South Korean researchers say camera-equipped wearable uses a ‘movement map’ on the neck to restore ‘lost voices’ with surprising accuracy

By David Nield published 24 April 26

A rather ingenious use of AI has emerged from a research lab at the Pohang University of Science and Technology.

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I've been a Spotify subscriber for 17 years — here are the top 5 plug-ins I recommend for the music streamer

By David Nield published 23 April 26

Spotify is better with extensions — and these 5 in particular can help you make the most of the audio streaming platform.

DJI fans in the US will miss out on 25 drone and camera launches this year due to ban — as appeal reveals $1.5bn financial hit causing the company 'immediate and grave harm'

By David Nield published 23 April 26

DJI is throwing itself into a full appeal of its ban in the US, and it wants to see action taken immediately.

This trackable wallet is made from responsibly sourced, recycled materials — and I think I prefer it to AirTags

By David Nield published 22 April 26

This wallet from Chipolo and Secrid will keep your cards and cash safe, and can be tracked from your phone.

Google just fixed one of the biggest Gemini for Home problems, bringing back a feature users say they 'really missed'

By David Nield published 22 April 26

Gemini for Home can now carry on conversations in a similar way to the Google Assistant that it replaced.

The EU requires phone makers to fit 'readily removable' batteries from next year — but there may be a notable exception

By David Nield published 21 April 26

New sustainability rules come into force in the European Union from 2027, and here's what you need to know.

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The latest Fitbit Air leak gives us colors, a launch date, and a possible price — and I've got my money ready

By David Nield published 21 April 26

We've got more leaked details of the upcoming Fitbit Air tracker, and it seems well suited for someone like me.

Humanoid robot beats human world record for the first time at the Beijing half marathon — but some are still stumbling at the starting line

By David Nield published 20 April 26

Take a look at the robots running in the second Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China.

'A wonderful show for any rocket enthusiast': Blue Origin shows SpaceX it can do reusable rockets too by landing 'Never Tell Me The Odds'

By David Nield published 19 April 26

The third New Glenn launch has been a success, and it's going to mean wider access to mobile satellite communications.

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