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April 30
- Cronos: The New Dawn developers detail the inspirations behind its unique 1980s Poland setting, ‘we are always trying to smuggle something from the real world to our games’
- I just tried the new WordPress AI website builder and I don't hate it as much as others do
April 29
- Google Gemini and Claude are competing on Twitch to be the first AI model to complete Pokémon Red, and as a massive Pokémon fan I’m hooked
- What is a CUDA core? The Nvidia GPU technology explained
April 28
- Apple Watch SE 3: 3 reasons to consider upgrading, and 3 reasons you might want to skip
- 3 new Apple TV+ movies and shows you should stream in May 2025
- FX has birthed a new teaser trailer for Alien: Earth – here are 5 of my favorite sci-fi shows to watch on Hulu and Disney+ while you wait
- Craving cold-brew coffee this summer? We've tested three machines that will let you make it at home in seconds rather than hours
- Until Dawn director reveals why the movie ‘wasn’t trying to recreate the game’, which creepy actor loves Hello Kitty and what it was like returning to horror
- The 5 most exciting new EVs from the Shanghai Auto Show 2025 that could launch globally
- Nvidia RTX 4060 vs RTX 3060: Ada's mainstream GPU faces off against the budget Ampere champion
April 27
- I used automation to improve how I use Gmail - and so can you
- Nvidia and AMD are going to hate me for this - but I'm going to keep telling people not to buy overpriced GPUs
- Thanks to this super cheap robot vacuum, I no longer want to rip out my kitchen floor
- “Things are getting a little bit scary” - Workday’s take on responsible AI
- 5 easy ways to make Gemini your AI BFF who 'just gets you'
- I tested 3 project management tools for remote teams - there was one clear winner
April 26
- You simply won’t believe what's in your beauty products – but this app can tell you
- 5 in-depth tech reviews of the week: trailblazing noise-canceling headphones and the budget phone with iPhone 16 Pro looks
- 3 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from April 2025
- Thunderbolts* cast and character guide: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and more who appear in the Marvel Phase 5 movie
- Subscription vs. one-time purchase software: we analyzed the true cost for SMBs
- Oblivion Remastered in 8K with the Nvidia RTX 5090 looks to the past to show gaming's future – both the good and the bad
- How I powered an intimate concert with the JBL Eon One Compact speaker and PA system
- 6 forgotten office technologies that secretly shaped today's remote work revolution
- Running your first marathon in 2025? Here are some top tips and rookie mistakes to avoid
April 25
- I compared Adobe’s new Firefly Image Model 4 to ChatGPT’s image generator, and it’s like they went to the same art school
- Solar calculators aren't the only everyday tech that's sustainably powered – here are 3 new gadgets that can harness the sun
- Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2 first look: the $500 racing shoe aiming to break the London Marathon
- Beware, another ChatGPT trend threatens your privacy – here's how to stay safe
- I spoke to Until Dawn director David F. Sandberg to find out which Supermassive Games title he'd like to see adapted into a movie next
- This new Disney+ documentary about Freddie Flintoff is the most inspiring movie I've seen all year – even though I've never watched a cricket match
- I just tested Aloha Browser’s new AI-powered ‘Snips’ feature and it beats all website monitoring tools
- Searches for second-hand phones have boomed after Trump’s tariff threats – here are the 3 best places to buy pre-owned
April 24
- I've reviewed 100s of phones and the new Motorola Razr comes in colors I've never seen - I've ranked the new Razr 2025 look from the worst to the best
- 5 solar-powered gadgets to start your sustainable tech journey
- How much extra energy does a 75-inch or 85-inch TV use?
- What does a domain registrar actually do?
- I asked AI to predict the NFL Draft 2025, here’s what ChatGPT, Gemini, and Manus think is going to happen
- How to recycle an old pair of running shoes
- F1 25’s Braking Point 3 won't be for everyone, but I’m still enjoying its dramatic take on the sport
- Forza Horizon 5 shines on PS5, but the Realms update left me wanting more
- I’m a second-hand hi-fi addict: these are my top tips for buying great pre-owned kit
April 23
- Alexa+ early adopter gives their thoughts: "Old Alexa was hot garbage but this new one was a pleasant surprise"
- OLED, mini-LED, LED – which TV type is best for energy efficiency?
- Build a zero-waste smart home by automating your existing hardware
- The latest PlayStation Store sale is here, and with big discounts on everything from Resident Evil Village to Disco Elysium, these are the deals in my basket
- How good is Hostinger's customer support? We put it to the test
April 22
- How secure is a Hostinger website?
- How are Nespresso coffee pods recycled? Discover what happens behind the scenes
- Take it from a Property Brother: there is one sustainable smart home technology that might save your bacon
- 'Our aim is to revolutionize the electronics industry from the inside out': Fairphone’s Impact chief on offering a more sustainable smartphone experience
- Hyper-realistic dolls and a fake KFC: I toured the bizarre China facility where OnePlus tests its phone cameras
- 7 sustainability-themed games to celebrate Earth Day
- I tried the world’s first f/2 telephoto zoom lens – here’s why the Sony 50-150mm is now my dream event photography lens
- Want to save on your Hostinger website builder subscriptions? Here is how
- Applying 'extreme heat' to lithium-ion batteries reportedly restores their capacity, and I think it's the sustainable tech breakthrough of 2025
- 5 environmental movies with over 93% on Rotten Tomatoes streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and more this Earth Day
- The TechRadar Sustainability Awards 2025 - entries open now
April 21
- 4 ChatGPT features I hope Apple adds to Siri
- Gareth Evans and Tom Hardy had ‘quite the love fest’ working together for the first time on Netflix’s new action movie Havoc, and it might not be the last
- I’m obsessed with action stunts since hearing how Gareth Evans crafted them for his new Netflix movie Havoc
- I compared the LG G5 to one of the best mid-range OLED TVs, and the results surprised me
- This new Netflix movie is one of the most high-octane films Tom Hardy has ever been in, and is on the same level as Warrior and Mad Max
- 5 ways to optimize your phone's battery health
- 5 eye-opening movies about the climate crisis on Netflix, Prime Video, Max and more – all with over 93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- “It is up to you to figure out how to use it to make the best version of yourself" - Zendesk Chief Legal Officer on how any company can get involved with shaping the AI industry
April 20
- Two major streaming services have actually been reducing how many ads you see... and they weren't Netflix or Prime Video
- This might be the most addictive puzzle game, yet, and I can't stop playing
- 5 fitness apps powered by AI that you can download right now
- I just upgraded my Dolby Atmos TV sound system – here are the first 5 movies I watched to give it a workout
- Ranked: the 10 biggest milestones in Apple Watch's 10-year history
- “We’re in the business of work” - Workday’s Illuminate looks to bring a holistic approach to Agentic AI
April 19
- I've driven the ultra fast-charging Zeekr 7X – and it shows Chinese EVs are still better at premium design than driving experiences
- This unique music series is my favorite thing on YouTube – here are my 7 best NPR Tiny Desk Concerts of all time
- Final Fantasy 14 composer Masayoshi Soken discusses his work and reveals why he'd love to make a horror game soundtrack: 'I have the desire to face that challenge'
- Customer service hasn’t changed, but how we handle it has, Zendesk EMEA CTO says
- There's a horror movie about a killer Easter Bunny and it's completely free to watch this weekend
April 18
- I wish I was a better runner so I could use more of the features on my Garmin watch
- “The gloves are off when it comes to innovation” - Google Workspace head tells us why AI really can revolutionize the way you work
- China “has completed its journey to cyber superpower” - and Google security expert explains why threats could get even worse in years to come
- "A low-cost travel solution"- I spoke with the CEO of aloSIM on reimagining the eSIM space
- ChatGPT model matchup - I pitted OpenAI's o3, o4-mini, GPT-4o, and GPT-4.5 AI models against each other and the results surprised me
April 17
- I think the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are the Nintendo Switch 2’s most exciting feature - here’s why
- If you want to turn yourself into an AI doll, at least do it safely
- I tried Claude's new Research feature, and it's just as good as ChatGPT and Google Gemini's Deep Research features
April 16
- I've been wearing an Apple Watch for 10 years, and it changed me in ways I never expected
April 15
- ‘I had the craziest spin of my life’: F1 movie star on becoming a race car driver for the upcoming Apple and Warner Bros film
- The best Android smartwatch of 2025 just got a 50% price hike in the US, and it could be a worrying sign of tariff pain to come
- G20 is Prime Video's #2 movie but critics are calling it chaotic – here are 3 better action thrillers I recommend streaming instead
- How good is Wix customer support? We put it to the test
April 14
- VPNs need to be ready for the post-quantum world – here's what's being done
- I wanted a fully modded Minecraft server - here's what I did
- World Quantum Day – is the internet ready for the "biggest security threat of all time"?
- IT: Welcome to Derry – everything you need to know about the new Max horror series
April 13
- I build PCs for a living – here are the 6 worst things you’re doing to your PC (and how to fix them)
- Life360 helped me keep track of my loved ones in ways I never knew possible
- AMD is making a handheld gaming PC chip with proper AI capabilities, but do gamers really need this?
April 12
- 5 most tantalizing tech reviews of the week: Samsung's gorgeous, great value 8K TV and the smart but plain Google Pixel 9a
- Netflix's Ransom Canyon star is already hoping the new western TV show will return for season 2: 'there's more story to tell'
- "Weakening encryption would make European security worse" – the VPN industry reacts to the EU's plan for end-to-end encryption backdoors
- These are the top four electric sports cars I’ve driven – and they show electrification doesn’t mean boring
- “We want to work with the best" - Okta reveals new security tools designed to safeguard GenAI systems
- 5 fitness apps that can help you build muscle in the gym
April 11
- Hades 2 is so good on Nintendo Switch 2 that I don't see the point of owning a Steam Deck OLED anymore
- Is it possible that quantum computing ends up saving encryption? Here's how it could happen
- Is Wix good for SEO? We walk you through Wix's SEO tools
- Motorola confirms major Razr flip phone launch – here’s 5 ways it could improve on one of the best phones of 2024
- The Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 edges closer – 5 new things we've learned, according to the latest rumors
- 3 Apple Watch features I want to see if the rumored visionOS-style interface is true
- Wix pricing 2025
April 10
- The Elder Scrolls Online might be just about to become the first MMO that's not miserable for lapsed players to return to
- I’ve played F1 25’s My Team 2.0 overhaul, and it’s looking like the managerial makeover I’ve wanted for years
- I ranked Black Mirror season 7's episodes and my favorite one really took me by surprise
- Gabon elections – "We urge authorities to ensure unrestricted access to the internet"
- I tried using the Deep Research feature with Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro model, and now I wonder if an AI can overthink
April 9
- The Opera browser is still singing at 30 - and with its recent AI upgrade it's come a long way from the days of floppy disks
- Should you use a VPN to watch tennis?
- Google Pixel 10 rumors – 5 things we think we know and 3 we don't
April 8
- Fujifilm GFX100RF vs Leica Q3: I compared two of the best compact cameras money can buy, and I have a surprising favorite
- The Nintendo Switch 2's game prices may single-handedly ruin gaming, and we need to stop it before it's too late
- Nintendo Switch Online’s GameCube classics are off to a good start on Switch 2, though I did spot one slight issue in my hands-on
April 7
- After going hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller it feels like a fantastic upgrade, but I have just one small concern
April 6
- Get all your favorite games in one place thanks to this little app
- One week with pCloud: 5 things I learned about this secure Google Drive alternative
- 5 things we still don’t know about the Nintendo Switch 2 – and one big question for the US
- Beauty in Black star Bailey Tippen says to 'be prepared for a wild ride' in season two of Tyler Perry's drama series on Netflix
- 'OLED and LCD will die out’: A microLED expert explains how the superior TV tech will finally become affordable
- “This is just what we do” - How Dropbox teamed up with the world’s fastest Formula 1 team to perfect its AI Dash tool
- I took the Garmin Fenix 8 scuba diving – did it tempt me to get one?
- 8 signs your company needs to upgrade its cybersecurity
- This new medical drama series on Max is The Bear meets 24 in surgical scrubs, and I've cried through every episode
April 5
- Is Microsoft Teams all you need, or is Zoom still necessary?
- 5 smartest tech reviews of the week: mind-blowing AR glasses and Samsung’s AI-powered vacuum
- I'm excited for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone 17 Air, but I'm worried they'll make too many compromises
- Ninja's latest coffee machine takes away one of the biggest hassles of being a barista – and it's awesome
- 8 tips for effective email outreach: finding success
- 11 insights that prove Garmin has no right to charge for its AI subscription feature
- 7 essential Chrome extensions for boosting your business productivity
- This unique Fujifilm GFX100RF feature is changing the way I see photos, and I wish my camera had it
- Is the future of censorship-resistant VPNs, no VPNs?
April 4
- I took the rear-windowless Polestar 4 on a three-day road trip – here’s why ditching the back glass was a good (and bad) idea
- 5 dramas to watch on Hulu and Disney+ after Good American Family with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Shared Hosting vs WordPress Hosting: What's Best?
- Unlimited vs metered hosting: What's better?
- MobLand is the most-watched Paramount+ Original series premiere ever – here are 3 similar crime dramas I recommend streaming next
- 5 movies I recommend streaming on Netflix, including one with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- I brought doodles to life with Deep Image, and it's like having a magic paintbrush
April 3
- Sony's new soundbars have a genuinely great party music mode that I wish Sonos would steal
- Nintendo's Switch 2 direct was a real mixed bag of emotions – and the pricing announcement aftermath only made things worse
- I've been covering Microsoft, DOS, and Windows since the 1980s, and Microsoft turning 50 is more important than you think
- I spent four hours with Nintendo Switch 2, and it hasn't just exceeded my expectations – it's blown them away
- I fell off the map in Mario Kart World and didn’t respawn – here’s why that’s awesome
- “The sport is relentless- if you're standing still, you're going backwards” - McLaren F1 tells us what winning a world championship means for its technology stack
- "The best AI comes from the best data” - why NetSuite thinks AI is changing everything, but its “secret sauce” could be just what your business needs
April 2
- Garmin Vivoactive 6: 7 upgrades and changes over the old model
- I saw Sony's new top-end OLED TV in action, and it could take image refinement to a new level, for cheaper than the A95L
- I just fixed the most frustrating Dynamic Island quirk with an obvious workaround
- How to choose a competitor tracking tool
- Don't call it a VPN – how a newsreader app seeks to revolutionize censorship circumvention
- I tried ChatGPT's new sarcastic voice, and it made me hate Mondays even more
- 5 essential features your next competitive intelligence tool should have
- I tried Microsoft Copilot's iOS app, and here are 3 reasons why you should too
April 1
- 5 things I never realized about using Microsoft Office online
- I tested Samsung's new top mini-LED 4K TV, and the Glare-Free screen tech makes a big difference
- I tested the new Samsung QN990F mini-LED TV, and it’s an 8K wireless wonder – with a couple of catches
- 5 reasons it’s still important to consider Parallels for business
- 9 new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, Max and more in April 2025
- Block YouTube ads on your PC or smartphone for free in just 30 seconds and get Amazon gift cards
- 5 of my favorite silly sci-fi movies I recommend streaming this April Fool’s Day
- I’ve taught jiu-jitsu for over 5 years, and I’ve only just started using AI to come up with lesson plans – I don’t know why I didn’t think of this sooner!
- 4 things I want to see announced at Microsoft's Copilot event