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December 2024
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- December 31
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- I love my ultrawide display, but I'm sick of modders having to fix 21:9 and 32:9 support in PC games - why don't more devs include it?
 - The future of coffee - 3 hot trends brewing in 2025
 - Will the Samsung Galaxy S24’s price drop when the S25 launches?
 - From Nintendo Switch 2 to new games and accessories: here's what to expect from Nintendo in 2025
 - The 9 best Android Automotive apps to upgrade your driving experience in 2025
 - I hope this new iPhone feature becomes industry standard in 2025
 - 5 last-minute computer upgrades that will boost your PC's performance
 - I was addicted to Instagram, but this app has finally fixed my excessive screen time
 - Shopping last minute for a Chromebook? Here are 5 things to avoid
 - Forget chatbots and magic erasers – my big AI wish for 2025 is much more boring
 - Avoid these common mistakes when buying a PC at the last minute
 - New mini-LED and OLED TVs were brighter than ever in 2024 – but how bright do they need to be?
 - Samsung QN90F series: what we want to see in Samsung's next-gen mini-LED TV
 - How to choose the best gaming mouse for every title and playstyle
 - I love my new Polaroid, but I wish I didn’t instantly make these 6 common rookie mistakes
 - The 3 biggest VPN innovations of 2024 – what does the future hold?
 - What to expect from AMD in 2025
 - Apple Mac in 2024: year in review
 - The 6 biggest horror movies coming in 2025 that I can't wait to watch
 
 - December 30
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- From Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, these are our most anticipated games of 2025
 - What to expect from Nvidia in 2025
 - ‘My goal was to direct Empire Strikes Back’: Inside Out 2 director on making the most successful animated movie ever
 - I've spent over 330 days on COD: Mobile this year – here's how to pick the perfect gaming phone
 - How to optimize your gaming PC for 60fps performance
 - TechRadar Gaming's favorite gaming hardware products of 2024: our personal picks from all the year's gear
 - Looking back on the year of AI PCs, folding screens, and Cloud gaming
 - Xbox in 2025: a make-or-break year for Microsoft's console
 - I just played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on an Nvidia RTX 4080 Super - and this is the GPU you want for every triple-A game
 - 8 things to know before buying a cheap turntable in 2025
 - I'm a huge Apple fan but even I'm getting bored of the iPhone
 - What is Natural Language Processing?
 - The TV tech to watch out for in 2025, from even brighter OLEDs to better LCDs
 - 3 VPN rising stars – what will it take to reach the top in 2025?
 - Garmin Fenix 8 vs Garmin Enduro 3: Which premium Garmin is best?
 - Microsoft in 2024: year in review
 
 - December 29
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- I’m a photographer – 5 ways to take great photos on your iPhone 16 in 2025
 - 5 tech New Year's Resolutions I'll probably never keep
 - 5 recipe apps to level up your New Year's Eve party
 - What I want to see from next-gen graphics cards in 2025
 - How 2025 could make or break Apple Intelligence and Siri
 - My tech New Year's resolution is to buy my dream displays (and a PC powerful enough for them)
 - I want to see a cheaper folding phone, but now is not the right time – here's why
 - 2025 could be the start of a new era for PlayStation
 - Five essential tips for keeping your new PC secure
 - The 52 best movies of 2024: TechRadar's favorite films of the year on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Disney Plus, and more
 - TV winners and losers of 2024: OLEDs got brighter and 8K strained for relevance
 - What's next for PC gaming in 2025?
 - The 5 worst cyberattacks of 2024
 - My 7 favorite camera moments in 2024 – from innovative in-camera AI editing to film making a comeback
 - Qualcomm in 2024: year in review
 
 - December 28
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- Why 2025 will be an exciting year to upgrade your PC
 - Exciting new EVs are coming in 2025: here’s what you need to know
 - I’m not an art expert, but this app might turn me into one
 - So you got a video doorbell or security camera for Christmas - what do you do now?
 - Nintendo's 2024 in review: Even more exclusives but still no Switch 2 to play them on
 - Got a new gaming PC for Christmas? Consider picking up one of these 5 fantastic gaming keyboards to make it even better
 - I review EVs for a living – here are 5 ways I'm slashing my charging bills in 2025
 - The different parts of a running shoe, explained – by an Adidas shoe designer
 - 6 of the hottest haircare trends for 2025 – from Infrared dryers, to scalp scents, to AI-powered personalization
 - Will 2025 be the year we say goodbye to desktop PCs?
 - Best Windows 11 AI features that work on any computer
 - The 50 best shows of 2024: TechRadar's top TV picks of the year on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Disney Plus, and more
 - 2024: The year Sonos slipped
 - I’m slashing my TV streaming bills by 71% in 2025 with subscription hopping – here’s how
 - 10 major tech events you should earmark in 2025
 - Tired of festive films? Here's 5 privacy documentaries to twist your mind instead
 - Intel in 2024: year in review
 
 - December 27
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- Mobile phones turned 40 in 2024, but there’s no need for a foldables or AR glasses fueled midlife crisis before they're 50
 - Google in 2024: the hits, the misses, plus what to expect in 2025
 - If this Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rumor is true, there’s no way I’ll be able to recommend it
 - Why micro-LED TVs won't replace mini-LED or projectors any time soon, and why they may always have OLED's on-going problem
 - Xbox year in review 2024: 'Next year, we promise'
 - Samsung in 2024: the hits, the misses, plus what to expect in 2025
 - Forget the Apple Watch – the Leica ZM 11 is a watch for photographers that'll last a lifetime and beyond
 - 7 things I learned after getting a smart home security camera
 - Jealous of Genmoji on Apple Intelligence? Don’t be – this Android alternative has been around for years, and it’s my favorite thing about Android phones
 - Apple's iPad in 2024: the highs, lows, and what we want to see in 2025
 - The massive PlayStation Holiday Sale is here, and these are the five game deals in my basket
 - The world’s first ‘virtual hospital’ is here, and it could change healthcare for good
 - ‘It feels a lot more intense’: Netflix’s Missing You creator says the show is the most emotional Harlan Coben adaptation yet
 - What is AI bias? Almost everything you should know about bias in AI results
 - What is Predictive analytics?
 - Zwift's new smart bike is like a PS5 controller with pedals, and Peloton should be worried
 - My favorite camera of the year wasn’t the superb Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Fujifilm X100VI, but this surprising retro compact
 - 5 cybersecurity habits to take into 2025
 - I tried an entry-level AI telescope and all I learned is that tech doesn’t make everything better
 - 10 tech anniversaries you shouldn't miss in 2025
 - 5 tips to save money on buying running shoes
 - 5 overdue robot vacuum innovations I want to see in 2025
 
 - December 26
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- How to shop for a new Mac at the last minute
 - Start your Meta Quest 3 journey off right with my favorite VR games and apps of 2024
 - AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is almost impossible to find right now, but these alternative CPU picks might be a better bet
 - Buying a phone on a budget? Here are 5 hidden gems from 2024 that you shouldn't overlook
 - So you got an air fryer for Christmas - here are 10 things you need to cook now
 - PlayStation's 2024 in review: Software and hardware underwhelm, but Sony’s never been stronger
 - Just got an Xbox Series X or S for Christmas? Here are the best 5 accessories to get today
 - Just got a PS5 Pro for Christmas? Here are the best five enhanced games to get now
 - I upgraded from a 2021 OLED TV to a 2024 model, and here are 6 things you need to know
 - 6 iPad accessories that are actually worth buying – and a few that aren't
 - Just got a Nintendo Switch for Christmas? Here are the best 5 accessories to pick up now
 - The 5 best Apple Intelligence features to try right now on your new iPhone, iPad, or Mac
 - Just got a PS5 or PS5 Pro for Christmas? Here are the best 5 accessories to get now
 - 7 VPN predictions to look out for in 2025
 - What are AI Hallucinations? When AI goes wrong
 - AI told me to work out less and the results were a disaster
 - LG G4 setup tips: how to get the best from 2024’s most popular OLED TV
 - So, you got a Tidal subscription for Christmas... here's how to transfer your Spotify playlists
 - It's time for point-and-shoot digital cameras to make a comeback in 2025 – here's what I want to see
 - Can Proton VPN Free become our top-rated free VPN again?
 - Received new headphones for Christmas? These 6 tips will super-charge your new cans
 - Please disable this mobile broadband feature ASAP or risk losing hundreds of pounds like I almost did for Christmas
 
 - December 25
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- Get a Kindle for Christmas? Here are 5 tips to improve your reading experience
 - 3 of the best shows I watched with my Apple TV Plus free trial
 - Can Qualcomm compete with AMD and Intel in the desktop CPU space in 2025?
 - We asked Apple about how to get the most of its Sports app for the iPhone, and how it updates so fast
 - I saw a perfect demo of why a great projector screen is vital to making the most of your beamer – especially a budget portable one
 - Last-minute Mac accessories you should get before the year runs out
 - Get a new iPhone for Christmas? Activate these 3 time-saving iOS settings right now
 - Get an iPad for Christmas? Here are 5 must-download apps to get you started
 - What is Artificial General Intelligence? Can AI think like humans?
 - LG C5 OLED TV: what we want to see
 - 9 unsung iOS and Android apps we couldn't live without in 2024
 - Got a new coffee maker for Christmas? Here's how to love and cherish it, and make it last forever (almost)
 - Got a new laptop with Windows 11 in S Mode? Let’s break down what that means (and how to switch it off if it’s not for you)
 - What do air purifiers help with?
 - Wondering what to play with your family or friends over the holidays? Here are the five games I would pick
 
 - December 24
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- How to pick a music streaming service: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, YouTube, Tidal or Qobuz?
 - 5 things I learned from using an air fryer for the first time
 - 'There’s nothing like this in any land-based themed park that’s out there' – a Disney Imagineer on how the Treasure cruise ship's Haunted Mansion Parlor came to be
 - Stretch goals – the 8 best money-no-object hi-fi gadgets we tested in 2024
 - iPhone SE 4 – 5 upgrades to expect, from a bigger screen to Apple Intelligence
 - 5 cybersecurity predictions to look out for in 2025
 - The 11 biggest tech flops of 2024, ranked – from Windows Recall to the Apple Vision Pro
 
 - December 23
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- Unbelievably, I've fallen in love with these sub-$20/£18 wireless earbuds, for two big reasons
 - 7 underrated movies released in 2024 that you shouldn't miss streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Max and more
 - I beat ChatGPT in a Christmas carol writing contest to save your Christmas – and my job
 - 5 absolutely last minute gifts for coffee lovers
 - I've spent 250 hours in the Resident Evil 4 remake using an RTX 3080 Ti - the upgrade to an RTX 4080 Super and Asus' 49-inch OLED ultrawide is worthwhile
 - 5 ways a VPN can add some festive spirit this Christmas
 - Buying a new laptop for Christmas? Here's why you need a VPN
 - How long should a vacuum cleaner last? Not as long as you might expect
 
 - December 22
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- 4 new 4K Blu-ray discs to add to your collection in December 2024
 - 8 health and fitness tips to stave off an indulgent Christmas
 - If you want to build or upgrade a PC, do it now before potential tariffs kick in next year
 - 7 badly-rated movies with terrible Rotten Tomatoes scores I still think are worth streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, and more
 - Which apps were most hungry for your data in 2024?
 - This hidden iPhone feature tells you who's calling before you've looked at the screen
 - Traveling abroad for the Christmas holidays? Here’s how a VPN can help
 - How do air purifiers work?
 
 - December 21
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- Reviews Recap: the week’s 5 biggest reviews, from a mammoth, mid-market mini-LED screen to brilliant bookshelf speakers
 - This app won't let you forget to buy those presents and might make you a holiday hero
 - I thought the tri-folding Huawei Mate XT was a gimmick, but then I held it
 - How could free VPNs get better in 2025?
 - Secretlab’s Warhammer 40,000 Ultramarine Titan Evo gaming chair is one of the best examples of limited edition gear I’ve seen, here’s why
 - Samsung S95F OLED TV: what we want to see
 - 12 of the best Christmas movies I'm streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and more this festive season
 
 - December 20
 - December 19
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- I'm a big Superman fan, but these are the only Man of Steel films I'll be watching before James Gunn's Superman movie takes flight
 - What we want from CyberGhost in 2025 – how can the provider reach new heights?
 - Fallout 76 developer on new Gleaming Depths raid and designing the biggest enemy encounter in series history
 
 - December 18
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 - December 15
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- This AI art app is so good I'm ready to cancel my Photoshop subscription
 - 3 great last-minute Christmas gifts for foodies (that aren't oil, salt, or vinegar)
 - I've quizzed the TechRadar Gaming team and here's what we're playing over the Christmas break
 - I used Claude AI to plan a photography trip, and it's going to change the way I plan shoots forever
 - 5 things the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could do to beat the iPhone 16 Pro Max
 
 - December 14
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- Reviews Recap: the week’s 5 biggest reviews, from Nothing’s novel new open-ear buds to a Blu-ray-besting movie player
 - 'It's a lot of data, processed around 50 times per second' – Sony's Beyond Sports on how 'The Simpsons' Funday Football came to be
 - I experienced L-Acoustics' HYRISS listening room and it could change home audio as we know it
 - I’m a Sabrina Carpenter fan – here are 5 scenes from her Netflix Christmas special that'll surprise you
 - I shot a Premier League soccer game with the new flagship Sony A1 II mirrorless camera – here are 5 things I learned
 - Subservience is #2 on Netflix but it's disappointing — here are 3 better sci-fi movies with 80% or more on Rotten Tomatoes
 - “Does generative AI replace people? I strongly don’t believe so” - AWS generative AI VP on the future of work, agents and why Amazon can lead the way
 
 - December 13
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- Hyundai’s Ioniq 5N makes EVs fun again with fake gears and real thrills
 - IBM’s geospatial AI models are helping at-risk populations tackle sustainability and climate change
 - Den of Wolves developer 10 Chambers on the futuristic co-op first-person shooter's setting, heists, and action
 - The Epic Games Store Christmas sale has dropped, these are my personal picks
 - TechRadar Gaming’s Game of the Year 2024: our top 10 games from this year
 - Buying a camera for your kids? Take it from me, you'll want to get one without this popular feature
 - Are mechanical keyboards overrated or worth the switch? My keys to finding the perfect fit
 
 - December 12
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- Chat control: all you need to know about the EU plan to scan all your WhatsApp chats
 - Exclusive: Inside iPhone Camera Control – it's not a button, and Apple says it's 'unlike anything we've ever developed'
 - “It's not just one silver bullet” - AWS unveils plans for continued major environmental push as it looks to lead the way on sustainability
 
 - December 11
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- Secret Level is Prime Video’s new hit show, but it’s game over with the critics – here are 3 better anthology series to watch
 - I can't believe the Eras Tour is over – here are 7 movies and shows on Netflix, Hulu and more to quench your thirst for Taylor Swift
 - “If we want our data to remain confidential, we have to act now”: Quantum computing can crack all our encryption, and that is everyone’s problem
 - Netflix’s #2 most-watched show Black Doves is the spy thriller I didn't know I needed – here are 3 more with over 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
 
 - December 10
 - December 9
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- 5 things we want from the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
 - “Making the types of problems that were impossible, possible” - How IBM is shaping the future of quantum computing
 - I created an AI-generated Manchester City jersey and now fans can do the same in a global contest - will Erling Haaland wear your design?
 - What is a token in AI and why is it so important?
 - Amazon's finally nailed scribbling in the margins with the Kindle Scribe's new Active Canvas feature
 
 - December 8
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- Biggest tech trends to expect in 2025: AI, agents, and AR, oh my!
 - 3 new Netflix shows I've watched in December and would highly recommend
 - I’ve worn dental retainers for over a decade, and this ultrasonic pod has changed the way I clean them
 - Panasonic breathes new renewable energy life into Cardiff factory
 - Can’t wait to stream Carry-On on Netflix? Here are 3 more action movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
 - How often should I switch VPN servers?
 
 - December 7
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- I’ve driven the Dacia Spring – and it's cut-price electric motoring at its bare-bones best
 - This math app could make you your child's teaching hero
 - I used my vintage point-and-shoot for the first time in years – here’s how it compares to my Pixel phone
 - Reviews Recap: the week’s 5 biggest reviews, from a smarter Amazon Scribe to a simple, sustainable turntable
 - I just saw a 137-inch self-folding TV and it felt like I was in a sci-fi movie
 - What is deep packet inspection?
 - Apple Music Replay walked all over Spotify Wrapped in 2024, and after years of ridicule, you love to see it
 - 9 Christmas fitness gifts under £100 for gym lovers – picked by a fitness expert
 
 - December 6
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- IMAX Enhanced: the tech supercharging 4K TVs, speakers and soundbars explained
 - 3 movies leaving Hulu in December 2024 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
 - I tried a free online AI math tutor, and I’m so impressed I’m using it for my kid
 - iOS 18.2 is nearly here – 4 big Apple Intelligence upgrades coming to your iPhone, including ChatGPT
 - Amazon Prime subscribers can claim a frankly absurd number of free games like The Outer Worlds and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine with Prime Gaming right now - these are my top picks
 - From pop girls to the growth of podcasts, here are 5 interesting things Spotify's 2024 listening report tells us
 - Medical records are a constant target of hackers – this is why
 - Spotify Wrapped – why do we love so much when Spotify spies on us?
 
 - December 5
 - December 4
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- Has ExpressVPN launched the security tool of the future?
 - I tried this AI translation tool and now I can finally understand what's going on at my Italian partner's family dinner table this Christmas
 - 9 tasty Christmas gifts under £100 for home cooks from Ninja, De'Longhi, Philips and more
 - Netflix's #2 most-watched series The Madness is one of my favorite thrillers – here are 3 more that are just as good with over 85% on Rotten Tomatoes
 
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