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Today’s TechRadar Roundup
RAM is the new gold – why Costco is pulling memory from display PCs to halt a shoplifting surge
It used to be GPUs that might be shoplifted from display PCs on retailer shelves – now it’s high-end RAM.
Fake Moltbot AI assistant just spreads malware – so AI fans, watch out for scams
Crooks are impersonating popular Moltbot AI assistant to deploy trojan malware, so be on your guard.
Is it finally happening? Ubisoft appears to respond to new Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake leak with everyone's favorite GTA meme
Ubisoft has finally acknowledged the ongoing Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake rumors with a GTA meme after another leak appeared online.
15 genius Amazon tech finds under $40 that will make everyday life easier — shop deals starting at just $7.99
I’m rounding up my 15 favorite cheap tech gadgets from Amazon that will make your everyday life easier without breaking the bank.
Stop paying full price for Photoshop: Adobe slashes Creative Cloud Pro subscriptions by 40% for your first year
If you’re a creator, these Adobe deals are worth definitely checking out.
‘Hardware launches will ramp up’: Sonos is apparently ready to release new products throughout 2026, after a year of cancelations and no-shows
Sonos reportedly plans multiple hardware launches throughout 2026.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gets an official launch date for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 alongside a hilariously chaotic trailer
Nintendo has released a brand new gameplay overview for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, alongside an April 16 release date for the Switch and Switch 2.
Garmin Connect is breaking smartwatches for iPhone users, but these fixes have worked for some
A Garmin Connect update has caused some wearables to disconnect from iOS devices, but there might be a fix.
DJI in disguise? These drone and action cam lookalikes are appearing on Amazon US — and I'm not surprised
DJI may be using shell companies in an attempt to sell its camera and drone technology to consumers in the US
Don't miss these payday Dell laptop deals – Amazon just price-cut my favourite laptops for business professionals and students
January may be nearly over but it’s not too late to kick start your 2026 productivity with a new laptop with these time-limited Dell Deal Days offers.
How big is too big for a new Super Bowl TV? Use our tool to find the perfect size, and get the best buy for your budget
Find the idea TV for your setup – even if you want to go REALLY big with it
The Apprentice Season 20 Free Streams: How to watch online from anywhere
Here’s how you can watch The Apprentice season 20 online from anywhere in the world as Lord Sugar puts a new batch of candidates through their paces.
The iPhone 18 could be a bargain compared to the Galaxy S26 – new reports say Apple will ‘absorb’ RAM crisis costs unlike Samsung
Samsung could raise its prices in response to rising RAM costs, while Apple might choose to keep prices the same in order to increase its market share.
Meta teases ‘future headsets’ despite VR troubles, and an AI upgrade straight from science fiction
Maybe VR isn’t dead, as Meta teases ‘future headsets’ and video you can ‘jump into’.
FBI seizes RAMP cybercrime forum used by ransomware gangs
“Years of hard work” ruined, an operator cries, as the FBI places the usual banner on clearweb sites.
Beyond cracked screens: how device protection can evolve to cover our digital lives
As phones store our entire digital lives, protection must expand beyond cracked screens.
A free iPhone 16e and a cheap unlimited data plan – what's not to love about this deal at Metro by T-Mobile?
Metro by T-Mobile is throwing in a free iPhone 16e right now with its unlimited plans – and those are pretty damn cheap, too.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, January 30 (game #964)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, January 30 (game #698)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, January 30 (game #1467)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
Digital friction is quietly crippling UK productivity, and AI could be the turning point
Small IT failures create big costs. AI can ease disruption and boost output.
Palantir to continue UK Ministry of Defense work in new three-year deal – £240 million 'data analytics' contract awarded without procurement
UK MoD awards Palantir new three-year contract worth £240 million to continue supporting data analytics capabilities.
The latest Apple Pencil just hit its lowest price since Black Friday
Score £20 off the Apple Pencil (USB-C) while this rare deal lasts at Amazon.
10 of the best-looking Apple Watch bands to buy for 2026
Switching up the look of your Apple Watch? Here’s 10 of the best straps to buy right now.
Payday deal! Save $50 on this Crucial P310 1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD at Best Buy — at just $149.99 it won't stay in stock for long
Crucial’s P310 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD is $50 off at Best Buy and delivers up to 7,100MB/s read speeds in an M.2 2280 form factor.
Microsoft tells us Windows 11 has hit a billion users — and if you're confused because you thought it was a failing OS, here's what's going on
Windows 11 has hit a billion users – and faster than Windows 10 – so how does that work given all the hate aimed at Microsoft’s newest OS?
Just in time for payday, this MSI Vector 16 HX AI laptop with Core Ultra 9, RTX 5080, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD is $500 off now
MSI’s 16-inch Vector HX AI laptop comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, and is $500 off at Newegg right now.
'We believe our actions have seriously impacted one of the largest residential proxy providers': Google takes the fight to IPIDEA and removes millions of devices from criminal network
One of the largest residential proxy services takes a hit after Google gets involved.
Leica finally made a 35mm Noctilux — and it's a dreamy compact M-series lens for street photographers, with a shocking price tag
Pushing the limits of luxury, the highly anticipated Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH costs $9,650 / £7,700.
Cairn's complete dedication to its arduous climb may turn off many, but I found it to be a fulfilling, gratifying, and thoughtful adventure
With its complete dedication to replicating the mechanics, drive, and satisfaction of climbing, The Game Bakers have cooked up a tough but hugely rewarding adventure game that means I can easily look past its few annoyances.
End of today’s TechRadar roundup.
