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Tech Radar Digest: April ,

Tech Radar Digest: April 2, 2026

This digest compiles the latest from Tech Radar.

Today’s Tech Radar Roundup

Your next iPhone case could be made from lab-grown T-Rex leather thanks to ‘world first’ technology — but experts say otherwise

Your next iPhone case could be made from lab-grown T-Rex leather thanks to ‘world first’ technology — but experts say otherwise
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VML is unveiling the world’s first T-Rex leather product in Amsterdam, marking the beginning of a manufacturing revolution.

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Amazon is giving away one of the best strategy games ever, plus loads of other PC games for Prime members

Amazon is giving away one of the best strategy games ever, plus loads of other PC games for Prime members
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Amazon is giving Prime Members the chance to claim loads of amazing strategy games this month.

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I’ve been testing film cameras for years, and the Lomography Lomo MC-A easily just became my favorite

I’ve been testing film cameras for years, and the Lomography Lomo MC-A easily just became my favorite
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A solid metal build, capable autofocus and manual settings control make this premium compact the new film camera to beat.

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'This rootkit is highly persistent; a standard factory reset will not remove it': "NoVoice" Android malware on Google Play infects 50 apps across 2.3 million devices, here's what we know

'This rootkit is highly persistent; a standard factory reset will not remove it': "NoVoice" Android malware on Google Play infects 50 apps across 2.3 million devices, here's what we know
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NoVoice can clone people’s WhatsApp accounts on different devices, experts warn.

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How to watch The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist in theaters – and can you stream it online yet?

How to watch The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist in theaters – and can you stream it online yet?
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The definitive AI documentary is now in theatres and is expected to stream in 2026. Here’s how you can currently watch The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist ahead of its streaming launch.

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NymVPN's Mac app gets the split tunneling feature users have been waiting for

NymVPN's Mac app gets the split tunneling feature users have been waiting for
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NymVPN v2026.6 introduces split tunneling for macOS in beta, plus better authentication, easier app-to-web login, and a new alpha testing program.

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The Last of Us Online director reveals Naughty Dog had to choose between canceling the '80%' completed game and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet — 'It was soul crushing. To find out that it was getting canceled 24 hours before it was announced' publicly

The Last of Us Online director reveals Naughty Dog had to choose between canceling the '80%' completed game and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet — 'It was soul crushing. To find out that it was getting canceled 24 hours before it was announced' publicly
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The director of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Online has revealed that the multiplayer spin-off was almost finished before it was canceled.

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The Testaments review: praise be, the Hulu Handmaid's Tale spinoff doesn't disappoint under his eye

The Testaments review: praise be, the Hulu Handmaid's Tale spinoff doesn't disappoint under his eye
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After the rocky Handmaid’s Tale season 6 finale, The Testaments on Hulu and Disney+ is just the beginning of something even bigger, better, and bolder.

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Amazon is slashing prices on best-selling running shoes for spring — Nike, Hoka, and New Balance from $55

Amazon is slashing prices on best-selling running shoes for spring — Nike, Hoka, and New Balance from $55
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Amazon has a huge sale on best-selling running shoes for spring, and I’ve rounded up the top-rated deals from Nike, Hoka, New Balance, and more.

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HMV has discounted a ton of Arrow Films 4K Blu-rays for Easter — here are my 6 picks

HMV has discounted a ton of Arrow Films 4K Blu-rays for Easter — here are my 6 picks
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HMV has discounted tons of Arrow Video 4K Blu-rays for Easter, so I’ve picked my top 6 discs from the selection of titles on offer.

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'I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one is working': Artemis II astronauts have the most relatable complaint

'I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one is working': Artemis II astronauts have the most relatable complaint
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Artemis II crew reports Outlook software bug on one of the Orion capsule’s PCDs (personal computer devices).

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I’ve lived with Samsung’s new flagship OLED TV — and I’ve never seen anything quite like it

I’ve lived with Samsung’s new flagship OLED TV — and I’ve never seen anything quite like it
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After initial testing, the Samsung S99H/S95H QD-OLED TV is a high bar for 2026’s other models to clear

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The Division 2's latest season promises yet more challenge and chaos as new modes and difficulties drop — plus some gear I simply must get my hands on

The Division 2's latest season promises yet more challenge and chaos as new modes and difficulties drop — plus some gear I simply must get my hands on
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Rise Up to the challenge

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How to watch 9Now outside Australia – stream online and from anywhere with a VPN

How to watch 9Now outside Australia – stream online and from anywhere with a VPN
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Here’s how to watch 9Now from outside Australia, and learn how to access streams from anywhere abroad with a VPN.

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New Mario Kart World update adds a new Bob-omb Blast Battle mode and major track item 'performance' adjustments for Bullet Bill and the boomerang

New Mario Kart World update adds a new Bob-omb Blast Battle mode and major track item 'performance' adjustments for Bullet Bill and the boomerang
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A new software update for Mario Kart World has been released, adding a ton of gameplay adjustments and bug fixes on top of a new Battle mode.

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'God-tier battery life': Dell XPS 14 lasts 43 hours in longevity test that shows the laptop leaves Apple's MacBook Air M5 in the dust

'God-tier battery life': Dell XPS 14 lasts 43 hours in longevity test that shows the laptop leaves Apple's MacBook Air M5 in the dust
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Dell XPS 14 lasts 43 hours in battery life test that shows how LG’s screen helps to extend longevity massively in some scenarios.

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'We want to make sure you don’t pay for more memory than you need': Raspberry Pi reveals further price rises — and the RAM shortage is once again to blame

'We want to make sure you don’t pay for more memory than you need': Raspberry Pi reveals further price rises — and the RAM shortage is once again to blame
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Raspberry Pi has increased prices by around $11 to $150, but there’s a new mid-spec 3GB model to strike a better balance.

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Asus just revealed big ROG gaming laptop price hikes — and they're so painful some thought they were an April Fool

Asus just revealed big ROG gaming laptop price hikes — and they're so painful some thought they were an April Fool
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Asus has announced pricing for ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptops — and they’ve been painfully hiked.

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5 popular OpenClaw integrations that will level up your productivity

5 popular OpenClaw integrations that will level up your productivity
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A practical look at five of the most popular OpenClaw integrations, covering messaging, productivity, developer tools, and smart home control.

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'By replacing a legitimate update with a malicious one, they turned the product’s update flow into a malware distribution channel': Experts find flaw in TrueConf video conferencing tool used by governments, military

'By replacing a legitimate update with a malicious one, they turned the product’s update flow into a malware distribution channel': Experts find flaw in TrueConf video conferencing tool used by governments, military
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Sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign recently uncovered targeting government entities in Southeast Asia.

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Netflix has released the first trailer for its next animated movie Swapped — but, even with Michael B. Jordan's star power, I can't see it being the next KPop Demon Hunters

Netflix has released the first trailer for its next animated movie Swapped — but, even with Michael B. Jordan's star power, I can't see it being the next KPop Demon Hunters
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Set for release on May 1, Swapped is a family-friendly Netflix film whose primary cast includes Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple.

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The pilot phase is over. Here’s what’s next for enterprise AI automation

The pilot phase is over. Here’s what’s next for enterprise AI automation
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Enterprise AI moves beyond pilots toward scalable, orchestrated automation.

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'Switch to MAX, by any means necessary' — Inside Russia’s great internet crackdown

'Switch to MAX, by any means necessary' — Inside Russia’s great internet crackdown
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After censoring the internet for years, the Kremlin is now pushing citizens to the state-controlled MAX by further targeting VPN usage. But the disconnect over the Telegram shutdown could be the needed turning point.

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AI & cost of legacy systems in UK banking

AI & cost of legacy systems in UK banking
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UK banks spend ~£3.3bn/year just maintaining legacy core systems, and AI is exposing the cracks.

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AI hype and the quality hangover

AI hype and the quality hangover
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As AI accelerates software development, quality assurance must evolve to prevent instability and costly outages.

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Google has doubled its storage allowance for its AI Pro plan, and it’s just one-upped ChatGPT — here’s how they compare

Google has doubled its storage allowance for its AI Pro plan, and it’s just one-upped ChatGPT — here’s how they compare
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Google’s AI Pro subscription tier has had a storage boost, taking its allowance from 2TB to 5TB.

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Major clearance sale drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 to just £59

Major clearance sale drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 to just £59
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You can grab yourself a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 at Three for just £59 when you use this limited-time code.

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Why hands-on digital skills will define the value of AI

Why hands-on digital skills will define the value of AI
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AI is transforming work, but a widening skills gap threatens organizations’ ability to keep up.

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Exclusive: I put the foldable Honor Magic V6 in a washing machine to test its durability — here's what happened next

Exclusive: I put the foldable Honor Magic V6 in a washing machine to test its durability — here's what happened next
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The Honor Magic V6 is the first folding phone with IP69 water resistance, so I tested that claim by putting it in the washing machine.

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Nintendo Switch 2 price hikes are 'inevitable', says former Nintendo sales lead — and that's not an exaggeration

Nintendo Switch 2 price hikes are 'inevitable', says former Nintendo sales lead — and that's not an exaggeration
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PC and game console price hikes are widespread, and it looks like the Nintendo Switch 2 may be the next to see a significant price adjustment.

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End of today’s Tech Radar roundup.

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