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Tech Radar Digest: April ,

Tech Radar Digest: April 17, 2026

This digest compiles the latest from Tech Radar.

Today’s Tech Radar Roundup

'They mopped the floor with me and pulled every childish game they could': Disgruntled researcher releases second major Windows zero-day — claims Microsoft 'would ruin my life, and they did'

'They mopped the floor with me and pulled every childish game they could': Disgruntled researcher releases second major Windows zero-day — claims Microsoft 'would ruin my life, and they did'
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Chaotic Eclipse is at it again, this time releasing a zero-day for Microsoft Defender.

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Hbada X7 Smart review: Excuse me, but since when do office chairs heat, massage, and cool you at the touch of a button?

Hbada X7 Smart review: Excuse me, but since when do office chairs heat, massage, and cool you at the touch of a button?
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This office chair just might have the most features of any I’ve ever tested.

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Marvel Rivals now finally lets us play as Black Cat, but her awful posture makes me worry for her back — 'I just know her spine is killing her!'

Marvel Rivals now finally lets us play as Black Cat, but her awful posture makes me worry for her back — 'I just know her spine is killing her!'
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The latest Marvel Rivals season update has finally arrived alongside the addition of Black Cat, but it’s her character selection pose that has players talking.

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YouTube watchers praise ‘awesome’ new option to disable annoying Shorts — here’s how to do it

YouTube watchers praise ‘awesome’ new option to disable annoying Shorts — here’s how to do it
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YouTube finally has an option for users that will allow them to effectively remove Shorts via a zero-minute timer.

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‘Go to hell’: Bernie Sanders unites labor leaders in huge push for AI protections and a halt to data center construction – growing national anti-data center sentiment results in protests, bans, and project cancellations

‘Go to hell’: Bernie Sanders unites labor leaders in huge push for AI protections and a halt to data center construction – growing national anti-data center sentiment results in protests, bans, and project cancellations
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Bernie Sanders joined labor leaders to warn of the threat the US workforce is facing from AI.

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The LG C5 is our top-rated TV and Amazon's best-selling OLED display — get the 42-inch model for only $999

The LG C5 is our top-rated TV and Amazon's best-selling OLED display — get the 42-inch model for only $999
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The LG C5 is our best-rated TV and Amazon’s number 1 best-seller in OLED displays — you can now get the 42-inch model on sale for only $999.

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TCL is adding three more new mini-LED and QLED models to its 2026 TV lineup, and one of my favourite budget models I tested last year is continuing

TCL is adding three more new mini-LED and QLED models to its 2026 TV lineup, and one of my favourite budget models I tested last year is continuing
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TCL adds more TVs to its 2026 lineup, including another mini-LED and cheaper QLED models.

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'This is not fun and games…’: OpenAI exec says AI 'doomers' are holding back the ‘incredible economic opportunities’ the tech can provide for ‘families and for society writ large’

'This is not fun and games…’: OpenAI exec says AI 'doomers' are holding back the ‘incredible economic opportunities’ the tech can provide for ‘families and for society writ large’
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OpenAI’s policy exec really wants to convince people that the benefits of AI are real and tangible

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'They're leaning into this being completely absurd' — Street Fighter 2026 movie trailer praised by gamers for 'overwhelming nostalgia' and 'over the top silliness'

'They're leaning into this being completely absurd' — Street Fighter 2026 movie trailer praised by gamers for 'overwhelming nostalgia' and 'over the top silliness'
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Finally, the first full trailer for the Street Fighter 2026 movie is here — and fans are falling head over heels in love with its stupidity.

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'As threats evolve, Gemini keeps our defenses one step ahead': Google claims its AI helped it block over 8.3 billion malicious ads in 2025

'As threats evolve, Gemini keeps our defenses one step ahead': Google claims its AI helped it block over 8.3 billion malicious ads in 2025
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Google is fighting AI-powered ad fraud, with AI-powered ad fraud prevention.

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Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a great, atmospheric Lovecraftian game — but one frustrating feature might make me rage quit for good

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a great, atmospheric Lovecraftian game — but one frustrating feature might make me rage quit for good
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Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a great game, but I’m worried I’ll never complete it due to one disappointing feature.

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Age rating leak suggests Starfield might really come to Nintendo Switch 2

Age rating leak suggests Starfield might really come to Nintendo Switch 2
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The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Starfield is seemingly real as Bethesda’s space-faring role-playing game (RPG) gets a new rating.

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I tested Jackery's super-compact portable power station — and the Explorer 240D is ready for on-the-go adventures with a built-in cable that's more than just a cable

I tested Jackery's super-compact portable power station — and the Explorer 240D is ready for on-the-go adventures with a built-in cable that's more than just a cable
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The Jackery Explorer 240D is a small but mighty portable power station with a cable that doubles as a handle.

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'We hear you': After years of feedback, Canva finally brings offline mode

'We hear you': After years of feedback, Canva finally brings offline mode
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You can now download individual Canva files to access offline when you’re going to be off-grid.

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'I think generative AI is going to get much faster and much better' — The Fallout creator might be optimistic about the technology's impact on games, but I'm not so sure

'I think generative AI is going to get much faster and much better' — The Fallout creator might be optimistic about the technology's impact on games, but I'm not so sure
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Fallout creator Tim Cain is bullish about the future of generative AI — how do you feel about it?

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The 12 best home office deals to level up your workspace in Best Buy’s Ultimate Upgrade Sale

The 12 best home office deals to level up your workspace in Best Buy’s Ultimate Upgrade Sale
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I went through the entire sale to find the top upgrades for any home office

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Victrola’s latest turntable is a Record Store Day exclusive — and it wouldn’t be anything without the watchful eye of rock icon Jack White

Victrola’s latest turntable is a Record Store Day exclusive — and it wouldn’t be anything without the watchful eye of rock icon Jack White
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Victrola is relaunching its Wave turntable with Jack White’s Third Man Records to celebrate Record Store Day 2026.

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Cisco tells Webex users to patch critical security flaws immediately, as experts find its Wi-Fi boxes may be filling their disks with undeletable data every day

Cisco tells Webex users to patch critical security flaws immediately, as experts find its Wi-Fi boxes may be filling their disks with undeletable data every day
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Four critical flaws were recently patched, and some AP versions are creating undeletable, growing files.

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The Tor Project takes a major step toward launching its mobile VPN with successful Cure53 audit

The Tor Project takes a major step toward launching its mobile VPN with successful Cure53 audit
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The Tor Project has published the results of an independent security audit on its upcoming TorVPN app for Android. Conducted by renowned cybersecurity firm Cure53, the penetration test confirmed the core routing features are robust, while highlighting a few areas for the development team to harden before an official release.

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You might soon be able to buy luxury Gucci-branded Android XR smart glasses, and we dread to think what they’ll cost

You might soon be able to buy luxury Gucci-branded Android XR smart glasses, and we dread to think what they’ll cost
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Gucci could become the first mainstream luxury brand to launch smart specs, as the company is targeting 2027 for a pair of Android XR glasses.

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Legendary strategy franchise Heroes of Might and Magic is back in the first new entry in over a decade — 'This is one of those generational games' developer says

Legendary strategy franchise Heroes of Might and Magic is back in the first new entry in over a decade — 'This is one of those generational games' developer says
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Heroes of Might and Magic is coming back in an all-new entry helmed by a fresh developer.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (April 17)

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (April 17)
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From Beef season 2 to Mark Wahlberg’s new Prime Video movie, here’s what’s worth watching this weekend.

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How to watch The Murder Line online from anywhere — it's *FREE*

How to watch The Murder Line online from anywhere — it's *FREE*
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A cop must choose between justice and lifelong friendship. Here’s how to watch The Murder Line online from anywhere, including for free.

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream devs say there was 'a big debate' about whether Miis should fart — 'We really obsessed over getting the sound just right'

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream devs say there was 'a big debate' about whether Miis should fart — 'We really obsessed over getting the sound just right'
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The Tomodachi Life: Living the Dreamcreators have revealed that there was a debate between the development team about whether they should allow Miis to fart.

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A Starlink outage left dozens of unmanned US Navy vessels stranded off the California coast — and exposed the Pentagon's worrying reliance on Elon Musk

A Starlink outage left dozens of unmanned US Navy vessels stranded off the California coast — and exposed the Pentagon's worrying reliance on Elon Musk
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‘You accept those vulnerabilities because of the benefits you get from the ubiquity Starlink provides’ — and it’s the only realistic option right now.

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Samsung finally explains why it stopped making small phones — and has a suggestion for fans of compact handsets

Samsung finally explains why it stopped making small phones — and has a suggestion for fans of compact handsets
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Samsung stopped making small phones because people needed larger screens, but there’s still a relatively compact option to pick from.

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Microsoft experts warn North Korean attackers target macOS users with 'a highly reliable infection chain' to steal passwords, financial data and more — here's how to stay safe

Microsoft experts warn North Korean attackers target macOS users with 'a highly reliable infection chain' to steal passwords, financial data and more — here's how to stay safe
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A Lazarus spinoff is stirring trouble among companies, stealing crypto through fake jobs, Microsoft warns.

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It's marathon season, and Amazon is slashing prices on best-selling running shoes and watches — up to 55% off Hoka, Nike, Garmin, and Apple

It's marathon season, and Amazon is slashing prices on best-selling running shoes and watches — up to 55% off Hoka, Nike, Garmin, and Apple
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Prep for marathon season with Amazon’s weekend sale on best-selling running shoes and watches, with up to 55% from Hoka, Nike, Garmin, Apple, and more.

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‘This was inevitable’: Meta blames RAM crisis for Quest 3 and Quest 3S price hikes, but fans still think they’re still a good deal

‘This was inevitable’: Meta blames RAM crisis for Quest 3 and Quest 3S price hikes, but fans still think they’re still a good deal
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The Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S are getting more expensive as Meta blames the RAM crisis.

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Why doesn't Canva just use GPT, Claude, Gemini…?

Why doesn't Canva just use GPT, Claude, Gemini...?
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Training and using its own models is actually good economics for Canva, and it means you can get its design tools for less.

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