Articles by 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 Tapo smart light Cyber Monday deal

Cyber Monday deals are here – save over 50% on this Echo Dot bundle before it disappears for another year

By Rowan Davies published 1 December 25

This is your last chance to grab this Echo Dot Cyber Monday bundle before Amazon's huge sale is over.

I've found the 14 best Fitbit Cyber Monday deals, with record-low prices on fitness trackers and Google Pixel Watches

By Rowan Davies published 1 December 25

Can't decide on a Cyber Monday deal? I've been tracking all the deals; let me help you choose!

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Black Friday deal

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is at a record-low price this Black Friday – and it's so worth the upgrade

By Rowan Davies published 28 November 25

Samsung's most powerful and recent wearable is one of the best Black Friday smartwatch deals we've seen.

TechRadar Black Friday deals banner with Garmin Forerunner on it

Black Friday Garmin watch deals are here – including some incredible half-price discounts on Fenix, Epix, Instinct and Forerunner watches

By Matt Evans last updated 28 November 25

The Black Friday Garmin watch deals are especially good this year – don't miss out!

Our favorite budget Garmin smartwatch is even cheaper this Black Friday, and you can save 30% right now

By Rowan Davies published 27 November 25

Are you new to running? The Garmin Forerunner 55 has crashed to its lowest price ever this Black Friday.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Black Friday deal

Save $100 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and score one of the best Black Friday smartwatch deals today

By Rowan Davies published 27 November 25

Samsung's latest smartwatch is record-low price in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

This Fitbit Sense 2 Black Friday deal saves you up to 30% on one of our favorite beginner fitness trackers

By Rowan Davies published 26 November 25

If you're after a casual fitness companion to track your daily movement or lighter workout routines, the Fitbit Sense 2 might be for you.

Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen Black Friday deal

Amazon's Echo Dot speaker is our favorite Alexa device, and you can save up to 45% this Black Friday

By Rowan Davies published 26 November 25

Grab the Echo Dot 5th Gen smart speaker for £29.99 in the UK, or $31.99 if you're in the US.

You can save up to 44% on the Echo Spot in Amazon's Black Friday sale – get your new smart alarm clock while you can

By Rowan Davies published 25 November 25

Amazon's flagship smart alarm is almost half off this Black Friday, and it's become a fan-favorite.

Looking for a new air fryer? You need to check out these 9 Ninja Black Friday deals before they're gone

By Rowan Davies published 24 November 25

Ninja's Black Friday sale is under way, and these are the best air fryer deals to get now.

Instant Vortex single drawer air fryer Black Friday deal

My all-time favourite air fryer is less than £30 in Amazon's Black Friday sale

By Rowan Davies published 21 November 25

I use my Instant Vortex air fryer every day, and this Black Friday deal is spectacular value for money.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Amazon Black Friday deal

Save 25% on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Amazon's Black Friday sale – this is your sign to upgrade

By Rowan Davies published 20 November 25

This Black Friday deal marks the lowest price we've ever seen for the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Apple Watch SE 3 Amazon Black Friday deal

Time to upgrade? Save $50 on the Apple Watch SE 3 with this handy Amazon Black Friday deal

By Rowan Davies published 20 November 25

One of the latest Apple Watch models just hit a record-low price this Black Friday.

Fitbit Charge 6 Amazon Black Friday deal

Quick! The Fitbit Charge 6 is at a record-low price right now – and it's one of our favorite fitness trackers

By Rowan Davies published 20 November 25

Save up to 40% on Fitbit Charge 6 in Amazon's huge Black Friday event.

Ninja Double Stack XL air fryer Black Friday deal

Short on kitchen space? Ninja's Double Stack air fryer just got a big discount in the early Black Friday sales

By Rowan Davies published 20 November 25

It's already a better deal than last year's UK Black Friday offer, but you might want to hold out for a better US deal.

Echo Pop smart speaker early Black Friday deal

The Echo Pop speaker is my favourite smart home gadget, and it's better than half price in Amazon's early Black Friday sales

By Rowan Davies published 19 November 25

The small but mighty Echo Pop speaker is over 50% off in Amazon's early Black Friday sales, and it's not one to skip.

Ninja Dual Zone air fryer Black Friday deal

One of the best dual-zone air fryers has a record-low price – this early Black Friday deal might be Thanksgiving prep boost you need

By Rowan Davies published 18 November 25

The spacious and versatile Ninja Foodi Max dual-zone air fryer gets a big price drop ahead of Black Friday

Can’t wait for Spotify Wrapped? Here are 5 great ways to get your music stats today

By Rowan Davies published 15 November 25

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is right around the corner, and there are ways to view your stats ahead of its launch.

Stevie and Elliot riding a flying bed in a still from the Netflix movie In Your Dreams

This new Netflix movie is a dream come true for its director – here’s what inspired the animated adventure In Your Dreams

By Rowan Davies published 15 November 25

Alex Woo, the co-director of Netflix's new animation In Your Dreams, reveals the decade-long journey it took to produce his debut feature film.

The Google TV Streamer is getting Gemini's smarts – here's how you can check if your device is eligible

By Rowan Davies published 11 November 25

The Gemini takeover is finally coming to the Google TV Streamer, and it's been a long time coming.

A phone on a red background showing a Spotify Wrapped 2024 banner

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is almost here, but it needs to make these 3 changes to avoid last year’s epic fail

By Rowan Davies published 11 November 25

Spotify made some huge mistakes with last year's music roundup, let's hope it doesn't repeat them for Wrapped 2025.

Spotify could finally be about to roll out this much-loved Apple Music feature – but not for everyone

By Rowan Davies last updated 10 November 25

Is Spotify finally rolling out lyric translations? This Reddit user seems to think so.

Like Spotify’s new Listening Stats upgrade? Here are 12 other great new features you may have missed this year

By Rowan Davies published 8 November 25

Spotify Wrapped is about to arrive any day. This is our review of Spotify's year of new features.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from IKEA's 21 new smart home gadgets to our Samsung Galaxy XR review

By Hamish Hector published 8 November 25

The week's top stories from GTA 6, IKEA, Samsung, Google and more for November 8, 2026.

Fitbit is working on hypertension and ‘unusual trend' detection for Pixel Watch owners – here's how you can sign up for testing

By Rowan Davies published 7 November 25

Fitbit Labs is running tests for a new hypertension alert tool, and your can join the waitlist now.

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