Rowan Davies

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

Echo Dot 5th gen and power lead

Prime Day is about to end, and I've decided to drop my mid-range Echo Pop for one of Amazon's best smart speakers — here's why

By Rowan Davies Published

My Echo Pop has run its course, and now I've got my eye on the Echo Dot 5th Gen this Prime Day.

The Garmin epix Pro and garmin fenix 8

Tempted to switch to Garmin from Apple Watch? We've found 11 deals you won't want to miss to before Prime Day ends today

By Rowan Davies Published

These Garmin smartwatches are solid, and much more affordable Apple Watch rivals this Prime Day.

Fitbit Inspire 3 resting on a dumbbell

Prime Day ends in a matter of hours, but you're not too late to the best fitness tracker deals — here are some perfect entry-level models for less than $100

By Rowan Davies Published

After a fitness tracker this Prime Day? Here are sub-$100, beginner-friendly models with more than enough health tracking features

The Fitbit Charge 6 close up

You don't need to spend big money on a fitness tracker — here are 5 devices that are perfect for beginners, and four of them are under £100

By Rowan Davies Published

Prime day ends today, but you can still get some of our favorite fitness trackers for under or around £100.

White tower fan against background of flowers and sofa in modern interior

This air cooler could be just what you need to bring the heat down in your home this summer — but there's one small caveat you should be aware of before investing

By Rowan Davies Published

Air coolers are being ransacked during Prime Day, but we've spotted this air cooler for less than £100.

JBL Flip 7 and JBL Go 4

On the hunt for a new Bluetooth speaker to fill the background of summer parties? These are the 7 best JBL Prime Day offers right now, including one on our all-time favorite model

By Rowan Davies Published

Bluetooth speakers are a summer party must, and JBL is the brand I'm eyeing up this Prime Day.

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 and Shokz OpenFit 2+

I ran my first half-marathon last year, and these are the Shokz headphones I wish I had invested in to power me through the killer 13-mile race

By Rowan Davies Published

Shokz is one of our favorite running headphone brands, and Amazon is being generous with deals this Prime Day.

The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and Beats PowerBeats pro 2

Prime Day is great for giving you the fitness kick you need — here are 9 deals on our favorite workout headphones to take your gym sessions to the next level

By Rowan Davies Published

These Prime Day deals on our best workout headphones will give you the fitness kick you're desperate for.

The OnePlus Watch 3 and Google Pixel Watch 4

Make the switch from Apple Watch this Prime Day — here are the best deals we've found on our favorite Wear OS models from Samsung to Google

By Rowan Davies Published

We're gathering all the best Wear OS deals from Samsung, Google, and more this Prime Day

A close up of the Apple Watch Ultra 3

Looking for the best smartwatch? The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is truly the king of wearables, and I'd upgrade to it for these 3 reasons alone

By Rowan Davies Published

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is our best overall smartwatch, and it's finally hit a record-low price thanks to Prime Day.

A charging stand and portable charging keychain charging Apple Watches

I use my Apple Watch every day, but everyone forgets about the accessories it needs — here's your sign to get a new charging station and stock up on screen cases

By Rowan Davies Published

Treat yourself to a new charging dock or new watch strap this Prime Day to go with your new Apple Watch.

A split image of the Ninja Crispi, Instant Vortex, and Ninja Dual Zone air fryers

Love an air fryer just as much as I do? Here are 9 air fryer Prime Day deals I think you should check out, especially if you think you're overdue an upgrade

By Rowan Davies Published

Upgrading to an air fryer? Here are 9 deals I think you should check out this Prime Day.

The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 earbuds

I was almost ready to ditch earbuds for good until I picked up these 5-star buds from Cambridge Audio that completely restored my faith

By Rowan Davies Published

The Cambridge Melomania A100s marked my return to earbuds after four years, and now I enjoy in-ear hardware again.

The front page and back of the Amazon Kindle 2024 release

I've always owned physical books, but Amazon's standard Kindle takes away the inconvenience of traveling with multiple novels — and it's a great way to pass the time while soaking in the sun

By Rowan Davies Published

Amazon's 2024 Kindle is its most basic e-reader, and now its most-affordable thanks to Prime Day.

A close up of the ear pad on the Sony XM5 headphones

I've been using these Sony headphones for years, and I still haven't felt the need to upgrade — if you want headphones with longevity, they're now an amazing bargain

By Rowan Davies Published

My Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are still going strong, and they're even more affordable this Prime Day.

Nespresso Vertuo Pop brewing a coffee on a countertop

The super-affordable Nespresso Vertuo Pop is tempting me to finally bring a coffee machine back to my home, thanks to this cheap Prime Day deal

By Rowan Davies Published

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop is one of the cheapest entry-level coffee machines so far this Prime Day.

The control buttons on the Echo Dot 5th gen smart speaker

The Echo Dot 5th Gen is the best way to take advantage of Alexa+ for cheaper this Prime Day — and UK shoppers can score two for the price of one

By Rowan Davies Published

The Echo Dot 5th Gen is still one of our favorite smart speakers, and an affordable way to get your hands on Alexa+.

A close up of the Apple Watch Series 11 on a wrist with a deals tag overlapping

I'm using an Apple Watch SE 2, but I'm disappointed it won't be getting watchOS 27 — these are the models I'm considering upgrading to this Amazon Prime Day

By Rowan Davies Published

Amazon already has early Prime Day deals on Apple Watches, and these are the ones to go for it if you want a kick out of watchOS 27.

A bird's eye shot of the Philops 3000 Series dual basket air fryer with the drawers open

My single drawer air fryer just isn't cutting it for me anymore — this is the dual basket model that's caught my eye in Amazon's early Prime Day sale, and it's much cheaper than a Ninja model

By Rowan Davies Published

The Philips 3000 Series dual basket air fryer looks just like a Ninja model, and is less than £100.

Two smartphones showing Spotify's Reserved notification and in-app pop-up

Spotify tries to explain how its 'Reserved by Spotify' early ticket access will work — but it still hasn't answered my biggest question

By Rowan Davies Published

Spotify is rolling out its ticket priority tool Reserved, but it raises questions on who the 'bigger fans' really are.

Google Home Speaker

The new Google Home Speaker is launching next week, and you can pre-order your new smart hub right now — but you’ll need Google Home Premium for the full Gemini package

By Rowan Davies Published

Google has announced that its new Google Home Speaker will be go on sale on June 25.

A smartphone showing Spotify's new Track Reactions

Spotify's new Track Reactions update gives you yet more ways to judge your friends' music taste in Collaborative Playlists — but I'd like the emoji list to be even more brutal

By Rowan Davies Published

Spotify's new Track Reactions give you a new way to interact with your friends in Collaborative Playlists.

The Roku homescreen next to a smartphone with the Fox News app

‘Time for a new streaming stick’: Fox is acquiring Roku for $22 billion, and users of the streaming devices are far from happy

By Rowan Davies Published

Fox and Roku have entered a $22 billion agreement, but Roku users fear the damage it could cause.

A close-up of the Miko cassette player by Gadhouse with wired earbuds plugged in

I ditched Spotify and bought a cheap cassette Walkman — one month on I've fallen back in love with music and my tape stash is overtaking my vinyl collection

By Rowan Davies Published

I used a cassette player for the first time, and it's become my favorite way to enjoy the albums I love the most.

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The Trump T1 phone, Link in bed, and an iPhone

ICYMI: here's the week's 8 biggest tech news stories from WWDC 2026 to Trump's not-so-made-in-America phone

By Hamish Hector Published

The week's biggest tech news from Nintendo, Apple, Trump Mobile, and more for June 13, 2026.

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