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Today’s TechRadar Roundup
I tested the Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB for two months – photo assignments will never be the same again
Viltrox’s priciest prime lens is optically incredible, versatile for documentary work, and costs a fraction of proprietary equivalents
I’ve used the DXRacer Martian Pro for three months and don’t want to sit in another gaming chair ever again
The DXRacer Martian Pro is a tech-filled gaming chair that offers worthwhile comfort upgrades.
Apple could soon allow AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini to appear on CarPlay
A new report suggests Apple is thinking about opening up CarPlay to more AI bots, though Siri won’t be replaced.
Crime 101 writer-director Bart Layton reveals his Mount Rushmore of crime genre movies: 'they're endlessly brilliant and rewatchable'
Bart Layton lifts the lid on his all-time favorite crime movies – and how they inspired his new Chris Hemsworth-starring film.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, February 8 (game #707)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, February 8 (game #973)
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.
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, February 8 (game #1476)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
Why agentic AI and unified commerce will define ecommerce in 2026
How agentic AI and unified commerce unlock scalable, reliable ecommerce performance in 2026.
Your local shopping mall could be about to get a major overhaul – LG reveals next-gen displays and screens coming to a store near you, including both ultra-high definition and a paper-thin display
LG shows how centralized software and modular displays could control how shopping centers deploy and manage digital signage.
AT&T is taking the fight to Verizon and T-Mobile with the strongest pair of iPhone deals I've seen at the carrier yet
These two deals are unusually good at AT&T right now
I tried a running watch for a month after years of running without one – here are 5 things I've learned
I swapped my phone for a running watch for a month to track my activities – here are 5 key differences for novices
‘Slow, clunky, and just plain annoying in ways I’d completely forgotten’ – I switched from Windows 11 to Windows XP for a week, and it was a disaster
Sick of Microsoft’s AI push, I switched from Windows 11 to the ancient Windows XP. What could go wrong?
England vs Wales Free Streams: How to watch Six Nations 2026 online, TV Channels, Preview, Team News
All the ways to watch England vs Wales live streams online – including for FREE – in the 2026 Six Nations Round 1 clash at Twickenham.
The Trump phone seems to be real after all – and we just got our best look yet at it
Trump Mobile executives have shown off the latest look of the Trump T1 phone in an interview with The Verge.
Speed Skating at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Schedule & Preview
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics Speed Skating 2026 live streams for FREE, with all the drama and elegance you’d expect with the sport.
I've owned OLED TVs for a decade — but the new RGB mini-LED sets have me itching to switch sides
No one loves OLED TVs more than I do, but even this self-emissive zealot is at a tipping point.
Italy vs Scotland Free Streams: How to watch Six Nations 2026 online from anywhere, TV Channels, Preview, Team news
All the ways to watch Italy vs Scotland live streams online – including for FREE – as Rome hosts a crucial 2026 Six Nations fixture.
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Alexa+ leaving early access to the Fitbit founders' a new health tracking platform
The week’s biggets tech news stories from Amazon, Bethesda, Space X, Disney and more for February 7, 2026.
Snowboarding at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Medal Events & Preview
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics snowboarding 2026 live streams for FREE, with 11 events across five disciplines taking place in Livigno.
How businesses can unlock the true value of modern log management
How AI-driven observability turns overwhelming log data into actionable business intelligence.
Ski Jumping at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Medal Schedule & Preview
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics ski jumping 2026 live streams for FREE, with Norway, Finland and Austria all chasing gold
Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifier: 3 key differences you need to know
These two kinds of dehumidifier do the same job, but work in different ways.
Alpine Skiing at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: How to watch online from anywhere
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics alpine skiing 2026 live streams for FREE, as Austria hopes to add more medals to their collection
Freestyle Skiing at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Medal Events
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics freestyle skiing 2026 live streams for FREE, with 15 gold medal events taking place in Livigno Snow Park.
This new home energy system works while you sleep – and can shave nearly £1000 off UK electricity bills, with no upfront costs
New UK battery subscription targets soaring electricity bills by shifting household power use to cheaper overnight tariffs.
Luge at Winter Olympics Free Streams: Full Schedule, TV Channels & Medal Events
All the ways to watch Winter Olympics luge 2026 live streams for FREE, as Germany hopes to complete another gold medal whitewash.
Have your say: tell me what you want from the Samsung Galaxy S26
I want to know what’ll get you hyped about the Samsung Galaxy S26 again.
‘We've only scratched the surface on what we can do’: how the NFL and AWS are working together to make the sport safer than ever
With Super Bowl LX on the horizon, we speak to the NFL on how tech is making the sport safer for players everywhere.
There's a sneaky way to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 for free
We’ve found a sneaky way you can watch every match of the T20 World Cup 2026 from anywhere in the world.
Netherlands vs Pakistan Free Streams: How to watch T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match from anywhere in the world
Here’s how to watch Netherlands vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 live stream from anywhere in the world, including for FREE.
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