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

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The AirTag 2 leaves some iPhones behind – here's the full compatibility list and which models get its best upgrade

By David Nield published 27 January 26

The extended precision tracking feature on the new AirTag also requires a recent iPhone to work properly.

Tempted by the IKEA donut lamp? The upgraded Philips Hue Flourish might be an even better smart home buy

By David Nield published 26 January 26

In the market for a new smart lamp for your table? Philips Hue is updating one of its models.

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Having spam and filtering issues in Gmail? You're not alone – and Google is rolling out a fix

By David Nield published 25 January 26

A variety of bugs have been afflicting Gmail inboxes over the course of the weekend, but Google seems to be on top of it.

Google Chrome is stopping updates and support for these older Macs – here's what you need to know

By David Nield published 25 January 26

If you're running an older Mac or MacBook, you might have to think about an upgrade if you want to keep using Chrome.

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The Insta360 CEO just leaked two upcoming cameras in one teaser image – here's what might be coming

By David Nield published 24 January 26

A Weibo post by Insta360 CEO Jingkang Liu has sparked a speculation frenzy about what's coming down the line.

The Galaxy S26 Series looks like getting one of the best features on Pixel phones – here's why Scam Detection could be a big win for Samsung

By David Nield published 24 January 26

One of the best AI security features on Pixel phones could also soon be one of the best AI security features on Galaxy phones.

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The deal to keep TikTok in the US is now finalized – here are 5 things you need to know

By David Nield published 23 January 26

A new US-led consortium is taking control of TikTok in the United States, but original owner ByteDance is still involved.

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Have your Google Home smart lights stopped working? You're not alone – and Google is working on a fix

By David Nield published 22 January 26

Some users are reporting that their smart lights and other devices are no longer accessible through Google Home.

Most people now can't separate AI videos from reality, new Runway study reveals – not even its co-founder

By David Nield published 21 January 26

Runway's latest AI video generator model shows that you may as well flip a coin when deciding if something is AI.

OnePlus says rumors of its demise are 'false' and 'unsubstantiated' — and we're glad to hear it

By David Nield published 21 January 26

Reports that OnePlus is being shuttered by parent company Oppo have been countered by a OnePlus exec.

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Philips Hue is pushing out an upgrade for Bridge and Bridge Pro devices, ready to make smart-light automations easier

By David Nield published 20 January 26

Updated A new update for the Philips Hue hubs means better automation management – though we're still waiting for SpatialAware.

Forget IKEA's donut lamp – its new indoor-outdoor lamp looks like an affordable winner and it's back in stock

By David Nield published 19 January 26

Looking to add some style and a cozy vibe to your living spaces? The new Solvinden model could be perfect.

This may be the reason why Netflix ditched wireless casting – but Google is still backing the tech

By David Nield published 18 January 26

Netflix dropping Google Cast support for modern Google TV devices may be because it wasn't being used much.

iPhone 18 Pro video leak gives us a look at the phone's potential design and colors – here's what's changing

By David Nield published 18 January 26

A detailed video laying out the upgrades we can expect from the iPhone 18 Pro has appeared online.

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Apple's OLED, touchscreen MacBook Pro upgrade could be arriving sooner than we expected

By David Nield published 17 January 26

An OLED upgrade has been tipped for late 2026 before – but the schedule may have moved forward.

Fresh Samsung Galaxy S26 leak shows no sign of the Pro or Edge models – but these are the phones we think we will get

By David Nield published 17 January 26

It looks as though Samsung is going to stick with its traditional approach when it comes to its 2026 flagship phones.

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Netflix and Sony just struck a global streaming megadeal – here are 5 confirmed movies to look forward to

By David Nield published 16 January 26

Sony films will be available on Netflix first after their theatrical run, all around the world.

Sony is promising a 'new form of listening' will arrive next week — and we think we know what it is

By David Nield published 15 January 26

Sony is teasing a new product launch for next week, and tipsters are predicting that it's for the Sony LinkBuds Clip.

Android Auto users complain about broken Google Assistant, as the slow Gemini rollout continues

By David Nield published 14 January 26

Many users are still waiting for Gemini to arrive on Android Auto, while finding that Google Assistant is giving up.

Amazon is pushing Alexa+ upgrades on Prime members – and some users aren't happy about it

By David Nield published 13 January 26

If you're an Amazon Prime member in the US, you might find you're getting an automatic upgrade to Alexa+.

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Meta wipes over 500,000 Australian teen accounts in a single week – but says world-first social media crackdown is failing

By David Nield published 12 January 26

We're a month into the social media ban in Australia, and Meta is reluctantly complying with it.

SpaceX just got approval to launch another 7,500 next-gen Starlink satellites into orbit

By David Nield published 11 January 26

Starlink will have 15,000 Gen2 satellites in space within the next five years, after a regulatory decision.

This could be the date when you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 – and it's later than normal

By David Nield published 11 January 26

We've heard rumors about a February launch for the Galaxy S26 series, but it might not go on sale right away.

Google Photos might soon give you more control over how your photos and videos are backed up

By David Nield published 10 January 26

It looks as though a scheduling feature could be introduced to Google Photos in the near future.

These key upgrades are rumored to be on the way for the iPhone Air 2 model

By David Nield published 10 January 26

A fresh report suggests we'll get improvements in cameras, battery life, and screen brightness on the next model.

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