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

Vapes and e-bikes mean UK firefighters now deal with a lithium-ion battery fire every five hours — follow these tips to stay safe

By David Nield published 13 May 26

A new report highlights a growing problem with lithium-ion fires, and modified e-bikes in particular.

'Thanks for your patience' — Spotify is back online after a major outage that impacted thousands of users

By Marc McLaren last updated 12 May 26

Spotify experienced major problems for several hours on May 12, 2026. Here's everything we know.

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'Completely off the rails': TikTok is scaling back its AI summaries feature after it creates bizarre and inaccurate captions — as if TikTok wasn't bad enough for misinformation already

By David Nield published 11 May 26

TikTok says it's pulling back a limited test of AI summary captions, after the feature kept making major mistakes.

I'm looking forward to using the new Philips Hue smart light sports sync feature during the World Cup — as long as it doesn't signal goals too early

By David Nield published 10 May 26

Signify is giving its Philips Hue smart lights a special Sports Live feature for the duration of the World Cup 2026.

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'Podslop' is a real and growing problem — data shows 39% of new podcasts are now 'likely' generated by AI. Here's why I won't be listening

By David Nield published 10 May 26

What makes podcasts special are the human hosts, and producing AI content takes that away.

More Insta360 Luna Ultra details and images have leaked — revealing a clever feature that could give it the edge over the DJI Osmo Pocket 4

By David Nield published 9 May 26

It looks as though the upcoming vlogging camera from Insta360 will offer a detachable remote control unit.

I use Google Keep every day — and this leaked upgrade is badly needed. Here's why

By David Nield published 9 May 26

There's already a lot to like about Google Keep, and the ability to add notes from the Android lock screen is rumored to be on the way.

ChatGPT now lets you nominate a Trusted Contact who gets alerted if your interaction with AI 'indicates a serious safety concern'

By David Nield published 8 May 26

On top of its existing safety systems, ChatGPT is giving users the option to designate a trusted adult to reach out to.

'This is not facial recognition' — Meta wants to scan kids' height and bone structure to verify their age

By David Nield published 7 May 26

Meta is enhancing its technology for detecting users under 13 who shouldn't be on Facebook or Instagram.

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Apple removes more Mac mini and Mac Studio models from sale, as CEO Tim Cook warns it 'may take several months to reach supply demand balance'

By David Nield published 6 May 26

Apple is taking more Mac mini and Mac Studio models off the shelves to try and weather the memory shortage.

Samsung shows off its latest OLED phone displays — including one that comes with health sensors built in

By David Nield published 5 May 26

Want to know what the future of smartphone displays looks like? Check out the latest Samsung Display showcase.

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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