Articles by Chris Rowlands

For more than a decade, Chris has been finding and featuring the best kit you can carry. When he's not writing about his favourite things for Stuff, you'll find Chris field-testing the latest gear for TechRadar. From cameras to classic cars, he appreciates anything that gets better with age.

Articles by: Chris Rowlands

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Stretch goals – the 8 best money-no-object hi-fi gadgets we tested in 2024

By Chris Rowlands

Our hi-fi travels in 2024 have seen us listen to some extraordinary high-end gear – these were our painfully expensive favorites.

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Google Whisk is a new way to create AI visuals using image prompts – here's how to try it

By Chris Rowlands

Google's new AI tool uses images as inputs instead of text-based prompts – here's how to take it for a spin.

Fake parcel delivery texts are the fastest-growing phishing scam this holiday season – here’s how to avoid them

By Chris Rowlands

Fake text message alerts claiming to be from legitimate courier services are the fastest-growing scam this holiday season – here's how to avoid them.

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Should you ditch unencrypted messaging apps? Here's what experts say about the FBI's warning

By Chris Rowlands

The FBI recently warned Americans to strictly use encrypted messaging apps to keep their communications secure. But is it really something you need to worry about?

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Goodbye, unreliable weather forecasts? Google DeepMind's AI model sets new benchmark for 15-day predictions

By Chris Rowlands

Google DeepMind's new GenCast AI model can forecast the weather with incredible accuracy, up to 15 days in advance.

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Adobe Photoshop CC (2024) review: the best photo editor gets even better

By Chris Rowlands

Best in Class

Adobe’s photo editor goes from strength to strength, with the latest version introducing upgrades to its generative AI features and tweaks to its contextual interface.

Your Netflix account is not suspended – how to avoid the latest SMS scam

By Chris Rowlands

A Netflix SMS scam has again resurfaced, claiming that your account has been suspended – here's how to stay safe.

House of Marley Revolution Bluetooth turntable

House of Marley Revolution review: a good-sounding budget turntable for first-timers with sustainable style

By Chris Rowlands

Recommended

The House of Marley Revolution is a distinctive entry-level deck that offers useful Bluetooth connectivity and reliable everyday audio quality at a fair price.

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Teledriving takes off – meet the tech that wants to drive your next rental car to your doorstep

By Chris Rowlands

Teledrivers are already dropping off hire cars in Las Vegas

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O2’s new Call Defence tool uses AI to protect you from scam calls for free

By Chris Rowlands

New AI-powered feature detects and flags scam calls for free

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Your Apple ID is not suspended – how to avoid the latest dangerous phishing scam

By Chris Rowlands

A new Apple ID phishing scam is a new twist on an old favorite – here's how to avoid it.

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AI can now clone your personality in only two hours – and that's a dream for deepfake scammers

By Chris Rowlands

A new study shows that AI can now convincingly clone a person's personality in only two hours.

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AI voice scams are on the rise – here’s how to stay safe, according to security experts

By Chris Rowlands

The next spam call you receive might not be a real person – here's how to stay safe from AI voice scams.

OLED monitors and TVs could get cheaper soon thanks to TCL's inkjet breakthrough

By Chris Rowlands

TCL has started producing inkjet-printed OLED panels

The Bluesky hype explained – how it compares to Twitter and the best ways to switch

By Chris Rowlands

Is the social network worth the hype?

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This tiny lens turns your smartphone into a polarizing microscope – and it works with both iPhones and Android phones too

By Chris Rowlands

Kickstarter camera add-on can magnify 1200x

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New Sky Sports feature could stop you getting score spoilers – how to turn on Live Sync

By Chris Rowlands

Experience less lag when streaming Sky Sports Main Event

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Quishing is the new QR code scam you need to watch out for – here's how to stay safe

By Chris Rowlands

QR code phishing is getting increasingly sophisticated

Your next smartwatch could be battery-free – and powered by your skin

By Chris Rowlands

Power-over-Skin transmits energy via your body

‘I could do with a haircut’: First AI-powered garden will let chat to your flowers and soil

By Chris Rowlands

Intelligent gardens will know when they need watering

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JBL Authentics 200 review: a punchy smart speaker with vintage style

By Chris Rowlands

Recommended

A smart speaker with vintage style a generous feature list, the JBL Authentics 200 is capable of rich, immersive audio, with the added benefit of Alex and Google Assistant support.

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How to make money as an amateur photographer

By Chris Rowlands

Photography is one of the easiest hobbies to monetize. Find out how with our top tips.

Leica Q3 43 review: a stunning premium compact with a unique focal length

By Chris Rowlands

Recommended

Leica gives its stunning premium compact a fast, sharp 43mm prime lens with a uniquely natural perspective that’s perfect for portraits, street and travel photography.

Ricoh GR IIIx HDF review: a street shooter with a dreamy diffusion filter

By Chris Rowlands

The Ricoh GR IIIx HDF swaps out the ND filter for a dreamy highlight diffusion filter, but is otherwise practically identical to the GR IIIx

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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 review: a surprisingly punchy budget speaker

By Chris Rowlands

Recommended

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is a portable, durable Bluetooth speaker with solid battery life and surprisingly punchy sound.

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