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Tech Radar Digest: February ,

Tech Radar Digest: February 11, 2026

This digest compiles the latest from Tech Radar.

Today’s Tech Radar Roundup

How to listen to 'The Archers' for free from anywhere in the world

How to listen to 'The Archers' for free from anywhere in the world
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‘The Archers’ is still one of the easiest BBC dramas to keep up with, as long as you know where to look.

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Keep forgetting your insurance renewals? This free app will organise them for you – and could save you money in the process

Keep forgetting your insurance renewals? This free app will organise them for you – and could save you money in the process
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A new free app from Go.Compare is promising to fix your insurance headaches by organising your renewals in one handy place.

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Still using Windows 10? Microsoft is automatically replacing Secure Boot certificates on older PCs ahead of expiration, so you might want to update ASAP

Still using Windows 10? Microsoft is automatically replacing Secure Boot certificates on older PCs ahead of expiration, so you might want to update ASAP
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Affected (legacy) Windows 10 devices might not get the new Secure Boot certificates, Microsoft says.

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Better than half price: Modern Intel laptops don't get cheaper than this $220 Asus Vivobook in Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale

Better than half price: Modern Intel laptops don't get cheaper than this $220 Asus Vivobook in Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale
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Save over half price on the Asus Vivobook 14 in this limited-time offer at Best Buy, now down to just $220.

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The Galaxy Book6 Ultra proves Samsung can make a MacBook killer – it's just a shame about the price

The Galaxy Book6 Ultra proves Samsung can make a MacBook killer - it's just a shame about the price
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The Galaxy Book6 Ultra comes with Intel’s latest chips and Samsung’s increasingly-impressive ecosystem, but can it finally take on the MacBook?

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Get 32GB DDR5 6400MHz RAM for next to nothing with this Ryzen 7 9850X3D and MSI X870 motherboard combo – save $459 on this Newegg bundle

Get 32GB DDR5 6400MHz RAM for next to nothing with this Ryzen 7 9850X3D and MSI X870 motherboard combo - save $459 on this Newegg bundle
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Save $459 on this Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, MSI X870 motherboard, and 32GB DDR5 combo right now, while stocks last.

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Argos is back with another massive Big Red sale — I've picked the 10 best tech deals with up to 50% off

Argos is back with another massive Big Red sale — I've picked the 10 best tech deals with up to 50% off
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The Argos Big Red sale is back once again, with discounts of up to 50% off available across tech, appliances, toys, and home, so I’ve hand-picked the 10 best deals.

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I love my KitchenAid stand mixer — and you can get your own for 50% off in KitchenAid's refurbished store for Valentine's Day

I love my KitchenAid stand mixer — and you can get your own for 50% off in KitchenAid's refurbished store for Valentine's Day
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Find huge savings on KitchenAid’s officially refurbished mixers, which come complete with warranties and full customer service.

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Memory prices are climbing, but you can beat the price hike with this 32GB DDR5 6400MHz RAM kit while stocks last

Memory prices are climbing, but you can beat the price hike with this 32GB DDR5 6400MHz RAM kit while stocks last
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Save over $50 on this 32GB Puskill DDR5 6400MHz kit right now, as memory prices continue to climb.

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'Wuthering Heights' review: Emerald Fennell’s weakest film yet isn’t as steamy as you think it will be — if it was a spice, it would be flour

'Wuthering Heights' review: Emerald Fennell’s weakest film yet isn’t as steamy as you think it will be — if it was a spice, it would be flour
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I wanted to love Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” just to spite everybody who hates it – but even a hunky Jacob Elordi can’t convince me that it’s good.

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Surfshark partners with Internews to protect journalists and activists with free VPN access

Surfshark partners with Internews to protect journalists and activists with free VPN access
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Surfshark has helped 100 media outlets and civil society groups in nine high-risk countries to access a free and secure internet. Here’s why it matters.

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Telegram CEO condemns new restrictions in Russia as citizens turn to VPNs to bypass the blocks

Telegram CEO condemns new restrictions in Russia as citizens turn to VPNs to bypass the blocks
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Russia begins disrupting access to Telegram, but users are fighting back. Find out why VPN demand is spiking and what it means for the future of Russian internet censorship.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 are still too expensive for most marathon runners this year, which is why the Garmin Epix Pro represents outrageous value right now

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 are still too expensive for most marathon runners this year, which is why the Garmin Epix Pro represents outrageous value right now
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Get the Garmin Epix Pro at 45% off instead of a full-price Garmin Fenix 8.

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North Korean hackers use AI-generated video to deliver malware for macOS and Windows

North Korean hackers use AI-generated video to deliver malware for macOS and Windows
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UNC1069 has gotten super creative lately, using a mix of Business Telegram Compromise, deepfakes, and malware.

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I watched Chris Hemsworth's new movie Crime 101 — and the heist thriller commits too many offences to be the Marvel megastar's best non-MCU film

I watched Chris Hemsworth's new movie Crime 101 — and the heist thriller commits too many offences to be the Marvel megastar's best non-MCU film
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Crime 101 is a somewhat engaging cat-and-mouse story, but commits too many offences to be a genre classic.

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Sony's new WF-1000XM6 elite earbuds seem to be imminent — here are 3 upgrades I hope to see, as a headphones reviewer

Sony's new WF-1000XM6 elite earbuds seem to be imminent — here are 3 upgrades I hope to see, as a headphones reviewer
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It’s been nearly three years since the Sony WF-1000XM5; there are some open goals for Sony to improving on in the new version, which it’s teasing heavily for a launch this week.

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Fitbit’s Gemini-powered AI health coach is rolling out to iOS users – here’s how to get it

Fitbit’s Gemini-powered AI health coach is rolling out to iOS users – here’s how to get it
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Fitbit has expanded its Google Gemini-powered AI health coach to iOS users.

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Consent is broken. How do we fix it?

Consent is broken. How do we fix it?
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The consent process is designed for compliance, not for people, but how do we fix it?

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“I’m losing one of the most important people in my life” — the true emotional cost of retiring ChatGPT-4o

“I’m losing one of the most important people in my life” — the true emotional cost of retiring ChatGPT-4o
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The retirement of ChatGPT-4o has triggered an emotional backlash, revealing how deeply people can bond with AI systems.

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Why 2026 is the year AI finally understands the work behind the work

Why 2026 is the year AI finally understands the work behind the work
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How AI can now understand your work’s context.

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Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, February 12 (game #1480)

Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, February 12 (game #1480)
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Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

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NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, February 12 (game #977)

NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, February 12 (game #977)
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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.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, February 12 (game #711)

NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, February 12 (game #711)
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Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.

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Beware, this fake site offers up a malicious 7-Zip installer laced with malware

Beware, this fake site offers up a malicious 7-Zip installer laced with malware
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Fake 7zip.com site sounds incredible, but don’t be fooled.

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'Simple but dangerous’ – Top VPNs targeted by typosquatting as 14% of fake domains found to be malicious

'Simple but dangerous’ – Top VPNs targeted by typosquatting as 14% of fake domains found to be malicious
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Major providers including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Proton VPN are among those targeted by lookalike domains. Here’s how to stay safe.

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ExpressVPN ditches USD-only billing for fixed local rates in major update

ExpressVPN ditches USD-only billing for fixed local rates in major update
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ExpressVPN is ditching its USD-only billing model in favor of fixed local currency pricing, ending exchange rate fluctuations for users in the UK, Eurozone, and Brazil.

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It's a good time to buy a gaming chair from one of my favorite brands

It's a good time to buy a gaming chair from one of my favorite brands
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The President’s Day sales have started, and one of my favorite gaming brands is leading the charge

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Pokémon Pokopia is the game every Pokémon fan has been begging for, but you’re dead wrong if you think it’s just an Animal Crossing clone

Pokémon Pokopia is the game every Pokémon fan has been begging for, but you’re dead wrong if you think it’s just an Animal Crossing clone
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Gen-Z slang, post-apocalyptic destruction, and multiplayer madness make Pokémon Pokopia the best demo I’ve played this year

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Dyson just quietly launched a new PencilVac, and it solves the big problem I had with the original

Dyson just quietly launched a new PencilVac, and it solves the big problem I had with the original
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The new PencilVac Fluffy keeps everything that’s amazing about the original, and fixes it’s one big issue – and it costs less, too.

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‘It's easier to tell them what hasn't changed in the last three to four years than what has’: LastPass CEO Karim Toubba on why it deserves your trust back after 2022 breach

‘It's easier to tell them what hasn't changed in the last three to four years than what has’: LastPass CEO Karim Toubba on why it deserves your trust back after 2022 breach
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LastPass has come a long way since the breach of 2022 – but has the company done enough to learn from its lessons?

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End of today’s Tech Radar roundup.

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