Articles by Rowan Davies, Editorial Associate

Rowan is an Editorial Associate and Apprentice Writer for TechRadar. A recent addition to the news team, he is involved in generating stories for topics that spread across TechRadar's categories. His interests in audio tech and knowledge in entertainment culture help bring the latest updates in tech news to our readers.

He has been writing for publications since he started his studies at age 18. Rowan graduated from Cardiff University in 2023 after attaining a Master's in Creative Writing, and earlier a Bachelor's in Media, Journalism, and Culture. He began his journey as a writer at Cardiff University's Quench Magazine contributing to film/ TV, music, and culture sections, later becoming Music Section Editor.

In his free time, Rowan is a freelance writer for Cardiff-based culture magazine Buzz where he reviews music, film, and conducts interviews with featured guests. When he is not writing, you can find him at any given music gig, or endlessly scrolling TikTok immersing in celebrity news and drama.

Articles by: Rowan Davies

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AI music is flooding Spotify, and subscribers are furious — here’s why music fans 'no longer trust Discover Weekly'

By Rowan Davies Last updated 14 January 26

Have you noticed AI-generated music in Spotify? These users have, and they're done with it.

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Google Messages is getting a big update in 2026 — here are the 3 new WhatsApp-style features to look out for

By Rowan Davies Published 13 January 26

This is the year that Google Messages finally gets group chat mentions, and a more advanced long-press menu.

Apple gives up and lets Google take the AI wheel – Gemini will officially power Siri’s big AI upgrade this year

By Rowan Davies Published 12 January 26

Apple's AI-powered Siri could finally arrive this year – and it'll be powered by Google's Gemini, the tech giants have surprisingly announced.

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IKEA’s upgraded donut lamp is already my favorite smart home device of the year — here are 5 reasons why

By Rowan Davies Published 12 January 26

I can't stop thinking about IKEA's new Varmblixt smart lamp, and these are the 5 reasons I seriously want to upgrade.

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The 5 best gadgets IKEA announced at CES 2026 – including a smart version of my favorite lamp

By Rowan Davies Published 9 January 26

CES 2026 The Varmblixt smart lamp was just the start - here are the 5 best things IKEA unveiled at CES 2026.

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WhatsApp is getting one of its best upgrades in years — here are 3 new ways to supercharge your group chats

By Rowan Davies Published 8 January 26

These new WhatsApp tools are coming to group chats — and I can't wait to get my hands on the new text sticker feature.

The 7 weirdest gadgets we’ve seen at CES 2026 – from a musical popsicle to headphones with eyes

By Rowan Davies Published 7 January 26

There have been some wild tech announcements at CES 2026. Here are 7 of the craziest.

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Don’t like Spotify Messages? These two big upgrades could soon change your mind

By Rowan Davies Published 7 January 26

You can now see your friends' listening activity in real time, and send Jam requests with Spotify Messages.

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Amazon just unveiled its first Fire TV Stick interface upgrade in five years – and it could spell trouble for Google TV

By Rowan Davies Last updated 7 January 26

From new colors to Alexa+, these are all the new features in the next Fire TV redesign.

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What does the new Lego Smart Brick actually do? Here are 3 ways it seriously upgrades your models

By Rowan Davies Published 6 January 26

Like the look of the Lego Smart Brick? These are the key things you need to know.

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Garmin could be gearing up for an exciting but overdue Health Status upgrade – here’s what we know so far

By Rowan Davies Published 5 January 26

Garmin's Health Status feature has one small setback, but this new upgrade could allow you to keep tabs on health trends over longer time periods.

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Govee unveils 3 new smart lights, plus a host of new features to help you create the perfect mood

By Rowan Davies Published 5 January 26

CES 2026 There are three new smart lights joining the Govee family, and they're looking to be serious Philips Hue competitors.

‘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

By Rowan Davies Published 20 December 25

Angry Reddit users are impatiently waiting for Apple to fix the AirPods Pro 3's static problems, but the company has been silent.

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Google TV Freeplay adds even more free streaming channels, bringing its library total to over 250

By Rowan Davies Published 18 December 25

Google expands its range of FAST entertainment and sports content, as well as adding more local news channels.

‘I think $2.3 billion says you might be wrong on that’: James Cameron shoots down critics of 3D in Avatar, as fresh lawsuit emerges from animator

By Rowan Davies Published 18 December 25

The lawsuit claims Cameron copied the story for Avatar: The Way of Water from a fellow animator's original sci-fi idea.

Google Maps just got a big upgrade for your skiing trip – and it’s all thanks to a backlash from snowsports lovers

By Rowan Davies Published 16 December 25

Ski trails, lodge markers, and lifts have returned to Google Maps – and these are the resorts that are currently available to view.

Google smashes language barriers with live translation for any earbuds on Android — here’s how it works

By Rowan Davies Published 15 December 25

You no longer have to use Pixel Buds to take advantage of live translations in Google Translate - now all earbuds are compatible.

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Prime Video hits pause on its AI-powered recaps after viewers were told Fallout was set in the 1950s

By Rowan Davies Published 12 December 25

Prime Video's new AI-powered recaps just made two big mistakes with its Fallout season one recap.

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Spotify just launched its most powerful playlist creator yet – here are 3 things you should know about Prompted Playlists

By Rowan Davies Published 11 December 25

Spotify just revealed a new feature that lets you create playlists that refresh frequently, and I'm beyond excited.

HBO Max subscriber sues Netflix in dramatic class-action lawsuit, claiming the Warner Bros deal will cause 'irreparable antitrust injury'

By Rowan Davies Published 10 December 25

HBO Max member Michelle Fendelander has sued Netflix in a bid to prevent it from merging with Warner Bros Discovery.

Google Photos takes on CapCut with 5 handy new video-editing tools, including a time-saving template feature

By Rowan Davies Published 10 December 25

New templates, music, text, and more – these are the new video-editing features available in Google Photos.

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Spotify steps up its plan to be the new MTV — music videos are rolling out whether you want them or not

By Rowan Davies Published 9 December 25

After nearly two years, music videos are coming to Spotify in the US and Canada, but is it what users actually want?

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Surprised by Spotify Wrapped 2025's new Listening Age feature? You’re not alone – here’s how yours compares

By Rowan Davies Published 4 December 25

Listening Age divided music fans during Spotify Wrapped 2025 - this is how Spotify actually measures it

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Spotify Wrapped 2025 live as it happened – all the new features plus our reactions to this year’s recap

By Rowan Davies Last updated 4 December 25

The first Spotify Wrapped 2025 teasers have landed, suggesting the music recap could land very soon – here's what we know so far.

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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.

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