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Tech Radar Digest: April ,

Tech Radar Digest: April 3, 2026

This digest compiles the latest from Tech Radar.

Today’s Tech Radar Roundup

'Building AI literacy, proficiency, and fluency': how the US National Science Foundation is planning a nationwide AI workforce expansion

'Building AI literacy, proficiency, and fluency': how the US National Science Foundation is planning a nationwide AI workforce expansion
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NSF outlines its nationwide plan to expand AI literacy, training, and adoption for workers, businesses, and local communities.

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Be careful what you click – hackers use Claude Code leak to push malware

Be careful what you click - hackers use Claude Code leak to push malware
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Fake source code repositories carrying infostealers are popping up on GitHub.

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I went back 50 years and played the best Apple-1 games — and my brain is still recovering

I went back 50 years and played the best Apple-1 games — and my brain is still recovering
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With Apple turning 50 this week, I decided there was only one way to celebrate — melt my brain by playing some of the finest games made for the Apple-1. Here’s how I got on.

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3 unmissable new Prime Video shows to stream in April 2026 — including the final season of The Boys

3 unmissable new Prime Video shows to stream in April 2026 — including the final season of The Boys
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The Boys season 5 leads April’s Prime Video shows list, but there’s two other shows you shouldn’t miss either.

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Lowe's just launched a massive spring sale — here's everything I'd buy for my backyard, including furniture, plants, grills, and more

Lowe's just launched a massive spring sale — here's everything I'd buy for my backyard, including furniture, plants, grills, and more
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The Lowe’s 2026 SpringFest sale is live, and I’m rounding up all the best deals on backyard essentials, including patio furniture, grills, tools, lawnmowers, and more.

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'Copilot is for entertainment purposes only': Even Microsoft's official terms and conditions say you really shouldn't be using its AI at work

'Copilot is for entertainment purposes only': Even Microsoft's official terms and conditions say you really shouldn't be using its AI at work
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Microsoft notes Copilot is for “entertainment purposes only” and to be used “at your own risk,” but nothing has changed to its availability.

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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 review: An impressive collection of creative software for PC and Mac — now with added AI

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 review: An impressive collection of creative software for PC and Mac — now with added AI
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 is here, and what does this powerful collection of software bring to the budding artist? Well a lot of AI actually. If you want to see if this new version is right for you, read on

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Battlefield 6 audio director explains there's 'a lot of demand' for high-quality soundtracks — 'We're following suit with the rest of the entertainment industries'

Battlefield 6 audio director explains there's 'a lot of demand' for high-quality soundtracks — 'We're following suit with the rest of the entertainment industries'
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Battlefield 6 audio director Jeff Wilson has discussed the game’s award-winning sound in a new interview.

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'A guy who was not an expert…used ChatGPT to make a custom mRNA vaccine for his dog's cancer', and other incredible tales from Sam Altman

'A guy who was not an expert...used ChatGPT to make a custom mRNA vaccine for his dog's cancer', and other incredible tales from Sam Altman
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OpenAI CEO shared stories of some incredible ChatGPT and CODEX successes, but what do they mean for you (and your doing)?

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Hims and Hers reveal cyberattack — customer support system hacked and personal info stolen, here's what we know

Hims and Hers reveal cyberattack — customer support system hacked and personal info stolen, here's what we know
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At least 500 people were affected in breach at Hims and Hers.

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Ten years ago Acer debuted its awesomely ridiculous $10K gaming laptop – how well does it hold up in 2026?

Ten years ago Acer debuted its awesomely ridiculous $10K gaming laptop – how well does it hold up in 2026?
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Two Nvidia GTX 1080 GPUs, a 21-inch screen, and a $10K price tag – the Acer Predator 21X was a ridiculous device 10 years ago, and I fired it up to see how it fares today.

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Top money transfer site Duc leaks user passport and driving license data info online

Top money transfer site Duc leaks user passport and driving license data info online
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Hundreds of thousands of KYC files were exposed in attack on Duc.

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Why traditional metrics are giving CISOs a false sense of security

Why traditional metrics are giving CISOs a false sense of security
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Counting scans and alerts isn’t security progress—it’s masking unresolved vulnerabilities and rising cyber risk.

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Regulatory whiplash: Why cyber resilience is now a governance imperative

Regulatory whiplash: Why cyber resilience is now a governance imperative
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Expanding global cyber regulations are pushing resilience into board-level governance.

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'The irony is rich': Anthropic issues copyright takedown requests in attempt to stem Claude Code leak

'The irony is rich': Anthropic issues copyright takedown requests in attempt to stem Claude Code leak
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Anthropic is trying to limit the damage after sections of its popular AI coding tool were made public.

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Agentic AI: Transforming industries and tackling the interoperability imperative

Agentic AI: Transforming industries and tackling the interoperability imperative
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Agentic AI is reshaping work, but interoperability will determine its true enterprise impact.

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‘The longest-lasting phone I've ever reviewed’ — I spent 3 weeks with the Poco X8 Pro Max, and it beats Apple and Samsung rivals in one big way

‘The longest-lasting phone I've ever reviewed’ — I spent 3 weeks with the Poco X8 Pro Max, and it beats Apple and Samsung rivals in one big way
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The Poco X8 Pro Max offers a huge battery, and it lasts multiple days without needing to be charged. For many users, that will be enough of a selling point.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more this weekend (April 3)

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more this weekend (April 3)
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Easter weekend is here — and, to celebrate, the world’s biggest streamers have given us plenty to stream once more.

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'Mass surveillance isn’t just viable, it already happens' — AI experts warn the threat is already here

'Mass surveillance isn’t just viable, it already happens' — AI experts warn the threat is already here
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The Anthropic and Pentagon standoff has brought AI and the military into the headlines. Here’s what’s really happening.

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The 'best budget laptop you can buy' just got a rare early discount at Amazon

The 'best budget laptop you can buy' just got a rare early discount at Amazon
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The 256GB and 512GB Apple MacBook Neo just got a surprising early price drop at Amazon, making this stellar budget laptop even better value for money.

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Many of the most downloaded and top-grossing apps in the United States are developed and maintained by foreign companies': FBI urges users not to download Chinese mobile apps over privacy risks

Many of the most downloaded and top-grossing apps in the United States are developed and maintained by foreign companies': FBI urges users not to download Chinese mobile apps over privacy risks
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Chinese apps store sensitive data on servers in China, which the government can access, FBI warns.

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Best Buy's March Madness TV sale is ending soon — score clearance prices on best-selling 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs from $169.99

Best Buy's March Madness TV sale is ending soon — score clearance prices on best-selling 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs from $169.99
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Best Buy’s March Madness TV sale is almost over, so I’ve rounded up the 9 best deals, including clearance prices on best-selling 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs.

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Your Amazon shop will soon cost more — 3.5% 'fuel and logistics-related surcharge' added due to Iran war knock-on effects

Your Amazon shop will soon cost more — 3.5% 'fuel and logistics-related surcharge' added due to Iran war knock-on effects
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Amazon has increased some logistics costs in the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil by 3.5% amid rising fuel costs.

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EU cyberattack may have been worse than we thought – 90GB of data published online as 30 entities hit

EU cyberattack may have been worse than we thought - 90GB of data published online as 30 entities hit
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CERT-EU is blaming TeamPCP for the attack, saying the Trivy breach trickled down.

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I’m TechRadar’s 4K Blu-ray tester — here are the 4 new discs I’m most excited about reviewing in April 2026

I’m TechRadar’s 4K Blu-ray tester — here are the 4 new discs I’m most excited about reviewing in April 2026
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April 2026 is set to be another month packed with great new 4K Blu-ray releases, so I’ve picked the top 4 I’m most looking forward to testing.

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'I think EmDash was created to sell more Cloudflare services': WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg gives his verdict on Cloudflare's EmDash

'I think EmDash was created to sell more Cloudflare services': WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg gives his verdict on Cloudflare's EmDash
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WordPress co-founder Mullenweg isn’t too critical about EmDash or Cloudflare, says he sees it as a commercial opportunity, not a ‘spiritual successor’.

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The leadership dilemma: Governing the “Agentic AI” workforce

The leadership dilemma: Governing the “Agentic AI” workforce
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Agentic AI is reshaping the workforce, however, without strong governance, autonomy can become organizational risk.

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How CIOs can create a strong foundation for an AI-enabled workplace

How CIOs can create a strong foundation for an AI-enabled workplace
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CIOs must pair AI tools with capability, governance and leadership to raise workplace standards.

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Artemis II will use laser beams in giant leap for space video — new optical tech will stream '4K high-definition video from the Moon'

Artemis II will use laser beams in giant leap for space video — new optical tech will stream '4K high-definition video from the Moon'
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As the Artemis II mission continues towards the moon, we should be treated to some high-def video soon.

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Watch out Microsoft 365 — European giants launch Euro-Office, a 'true sovereign office suite'

Watch out Microsoft 365 — European giants launch Euro-Office, a 'true sovereign office suite'
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Microsoft has already been hit by monopoly investigations, but now Europe is planning to launch its own Office rival.

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