Articles by Rowan Davies, Editorial Associate

Two smartphones with the Spotify Mixed Playlist interface

Spotify didn’t tell anyone it updated its song-mixing feature, and users are obsessed with it — now I’m putting even more pride into how I curate my DJ-set playlists

By Rowan Davies Published 8 July 26

Spotify's Mixed Playlist feature just got a quiet upgrade, and its new customization tools have boosted it to a new level.

A conversation in Google Messages next to the Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Messages has just been killed off, forcing loyal users to make the switch to Google Messages, and not everyone is pleased — this is what you need to do

By Rowan Davies Published 7 July 26

Samsung Messages has finally shut down in favor of Google Messages, and this is what you need to do if you haven't made the switch.

This new interactive tool on the reMarkable Paper Pro turns your device into Tom Riddle’s diary from Harry Potter — and it’s one of the smartest e-reader features I’ve seen

By Rowan Davies Published 7 July 26

A developer has designed an ereader tool that mimics Tom Riddle's diary from the Harry Potter series.

Aldi's solar-powered lamp on a garden bench

Aldi’s new range of solar-powered lamps might be just what you need to spruce up your garden this summer — and they’re all under £5

By Rowan Davies Published 6 July 26

Aldi is launching new solar-powered lamps in time for summer, and they're only £4.99 each.

The top of a Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan next to a hand holding the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, next to two hands holding a Sony A7R VI

The best tech of 2026 so far — the 21 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published 4 July 26

TechRadar has spent days testing 639 products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2026. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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The Steam Machine, a PS5, and a Garmin Forerunner 70 watch.

ICYMI: The week's 7 biggest tech news stories from PlayStation killing physical games to Anthropic finally re-releasing Fable 5

By Hamish Hector Published 4 July 26

As the USA turns 250, here's the week's biggest tech news stories from PlayStation, Valve, Garmin, WhatsApp and more.

A close up of pinned playlists in the Spotify library

Spotify confirms it’s fixing a major playlist organization problem — and this boost to ‘Your Library’ pinning is something I’ve wanted for years

By Rowan Davies Published 3 July 26

Spotify confirms it's increasing the number of items you can pin to Your Library from 4 to 20.

Samsung is pulling the plug on its Vascular Load tracking tool in the US just a year after it launched — but don’t worry, the company is offering an alternative

By Rowan Davies Published 2 July 26

Samsung is getting rid of its Vascular Load tool on Galaxy Watch in the US, but it's got another feature to replace it.

‘I’m returning mine’: The new Google Home Speaker is off to bad start as users complain of delayed responses — but Google says a solution is on the way

By Rowan Davies Published 2 July 26

The new Google Home Speaker is already facing its share of early issues, but the company says a fix is on the way.

Are you a YouTube Premium user? You could be paying more than you should be if you’ve subscribed through the Apple App Store

By Rowan Davies Published 1 July 26

The Apple tax might be the reason you're paying more for your subscriptions than you should be.

Two smartphones showing inverted colours in Spotify

A Spotify user just found a way to make it look like Apple Music — but there's something about it that doesn't sit right with me

By Rowan Davies Published 30 June 26

There's a hidden smartphone setting that lets you view Spotify in light mode, but it's a real eyesore.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Silver Colorway

Samsung reveals the Galaxy Ring 2 is in the pipeline, and it’s tipped to do things its predecessor hasn’t done before — here are 5 ways it could seriously compete with the Oura Ring 5

By Rowan Davies Published 30 June 26

SVP at Samsung says the Galaxy Ring 2 is on the way, and it's already looking to storm the fitness trackers competition.

A phone on a green background showing the WhatsApp username setup process

WhatsApp just opened username reservations for three billion people — here’s how to claim your handle before it's taken

By Rowan Davies Published 29 June 26

WhatsApp is tightening the screws on its privacy with the announcement of usernames.

Netflix subscribers are furious at the platform’s latest update — now users are required to use separate email addresses for account profiles, but some think they've found a handy workaround

By Rowan Davies Published 29 June 26

A new Netflix update requires you to add email addresses to individual profiles, and users think it's another password crackdown situation.

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 26 June 26

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

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 26 June 26

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

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 26 June 26

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

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 26 June 26

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 25 June 26

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

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 25 June 26

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 25 June 26

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 25 June 26

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 24 June 26

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

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 24 June 26

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 24 June 26

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

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