Articles by David Nield, Freelance Contributor

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It’s officially the end of the road for the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro — but here are 6 clever ways to reinvent your old Android phone

By David Nield Published 21 July 26

Software updates for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are ending later this year, but you've got options for reusing your old handset.

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YouTube picture-in-picture mode seems to be broken on Android and iOS, and Google is 'actively investigating'

By David Nield Published 20 July 26

Some (but not all) users are reporting that picture-in-picture has stopped working properly on mobile.

Fake bus stops ads in London showing Meta smart glasses

'People are choosing to be a walking Flock camera': the smart glasses backlash hits new heights as celebrities blast 'creep goggles' — and activists install fake Meta Glasses ads at London bus stops

By David Nield Published 19 July 26

It's been a week of strong reaction against cameras in smart glasses, and tech companies are facing a lot of negativity.

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Chinese company BrainCo unveils first 'brain-to-robot' interface for controlling robots with your thoughts

By David Nield Published 19 July 26

The latest in brain-computer interfaces can work directly with robots, without any physical input or verbal instruction.

Unbox Therapy examines a dummy unit of Apple's folding iPhone Ultra.

I've used foldable phones for years — here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra are fixing the form factor in 2026

By David Nield Published 19 July 26

Both Samsung and Apple are rumored to be launching 'wide' foldables this year, and I think I know why.

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Apple is putting up prices on Apple Music and Apple One, and says 'rising licensing costs' are to blame — here's how much you'll pay now

By David Nield Published 18 July 26

Apple has put up the prices for its music streaming subscription service for the first time in four years.

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from the world's techiest e-bike to Apple vs OpenAI drama

By David Nield Published 18 July 26

The week's biggest tech news from OnePlus, Apple, Samsung, GoPro and more for July 17, 2026.

'It almost defied belief': here are the 5 best OnePlus phones ever, as the 'flagship killer' leaves the US and Europe

By David Nield Published 18 July 26

We're not going to get any more new OnePlus phones in the US and Europe, but we still have our memories.

Millions of Netflix viewers are abandoning shows after their first season — and I think I know the reasons why

By David Nield Published 18 July 26

Netflix is seeing big drop-offs in viewing figures between successive series, and there are several reasons why.

'I thought it was satire': Sam Altman mocks Anthropic's latest AI ad that's getting widely blasted for being 'dystopian marketing slop'

By David Nield Published 17 July 26

There's a new Anthropic ad for Claude in the wild, but it hasn't had quite the impact that its creators might have been hoping for.

Neural Electronic Opportunity (NEO) implant

China beats Elon Musk’s Neuralink to the world’s first commercial brain-computer interface implant — car crash victim given coin-sized chip that turns neural signals into hand movements

By David Nield Published 16 July 26

Regulatory approval of brain implants in China mean they can now be fixed to the brains of anyone who wants to try them.

A laptop screen showing the Suno AI song generator

Suno trained its AI on millions of songs from YouTube Music, Deezer and other sites, new hack reveals — and critics have branded it 'staggering theft'

By David Nield Published 16 July 26

Suno has previously faced criticism for building an AI song creator on copyrighted works, and here's more evidence.

The Pinwheel Home is a retro-inspired landline phone that will keep your kids safe from doomscrolling

By David Nield Published 16 July 26

Worried about your kids being exposed to social media and the web too soon? Buy them a landline.

Thought smart glasses were creepy? These bone conduction headphones have a tiny 4K camera — but luckily they're aimed at cyclists

By David Nield Published 14 July 26

The W&O X1 put a recording camera right by your ear, which is great for action cam videos but worrying for privacy.

DJI Mini 5 Pro in flight with trees in the background

The FCC is going after third-party companies that it suspects are sneaking rebranded DJI drones and cameras into the US

By David Nield Published 13 July 26

It appears that several companies might be importing DJI hardware into the United States under different names.

The Nvidia Shield TV is one of my favorite streaming gadgets ever — but the base model is no longer on sale, and may not come back

By David Nield Published 12 July 26

Nvidia has confirmed that the Shield TV base model is out of stock, and it doesn't seem as though it's likely to return.

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The DIY energy boom is here — 30 US states are planning to legalize plug-in solar tech, as home battery installations quietly hit a record high

By David Nield Published 12 July 26

Plug-in solar gives residents a way to save money on electricity without the expense of rooftop solar panel installations.

'We're so close to the streamers inventing television': Disney+ is reportedly thinking about a fully free tier supported by adverts

By David Nield Published 11 July 26

How many ads would you be prepared to put up with if it meant you could access some Disney+ content for free?

A woman out of focus in the background touches the word AI, lit up in glowing yellow light, in the foreground. The woman is wearing smart glasses

Has the AI novelty worn off? Heavy daily usage has plummeted 31% in the past year, according to new survey

By David Nield Published 11 July 26

A revealing new Future survey suggests users are cooling on the idea of AI, for a variety of different reasons.

'We've come full circle now': Netflix’s transformation into cable is almost complete as it ponders always-on channels to boost viewer engagement

By David Nield Published 10 July 26

Netflix is apparently considering live channels rolling around the clock to keep audiences watching.

A hand holding a phone showing ChatGPT's voice mode

Got ChatGPT’s new voice mode? Here's how to check — and 5 things you should try first

By David Nield Published 9 July 26

All ChatGPT users are getting access to the new AI voice model, and there's plenty you can do with it.

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Scientists say AI is falling for 'alien hoaxes' too easily — and that's a problem for research

By David Nield Published 8 July 26

An AI that was stress-tested by researchers confidently said it had seen signatures of life when they weren't in the data.

Steam Machine users are reporting 'red line of death' issues, but there's now an official fix - and it's surprisingly easy

By David Nield Published 7 July 26

Find out what you need to do if your Steam Machine is displaying a worrying red indicator light.

The Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a) against a purple backdrop.

The Nothing Ear 3(a) earbuds are almost here — and an unofficial leak just gave us an early look at them

By David Nield Published 6 July 26

The Nothing Ear 3(a) are launching tomorrow, and here's what to expect in terms of their design.

Nokia's new retro-styled feature phones have AI buttons for some reason — and users are dismissing the odd feature as 'useless' and 'dumb'

By David Nield Published 5 July 26

HMD has unveiled four new feature phones, but there are question marks over the inclusion of an AI button.

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