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Tech Radar Digest: March ,

Tech Radar Digest: March 20, 2026

This digest compiles the latest from Tech Radar.

Today’s Tech Radar Roundup

Netflix confirms Assassin’s Creed has started filming — but fans aren’t happy about where the coordinates are set

Netflix confirms Assassin’s Creed has started filming — but fans aren’t happy about where the coordinates are set
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Assassin’s Creed has started filming but not everyone is happy by some of the creative decisions.

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I tested the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra and this impressive mini PC workstation proved to be a powerful option for AI development and creators

I tested the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra and this impressive mini PC workstation proved to be a powerful option for AI development and creators
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A compact, highly expandable mini workstation that features the latest enterprise-grade networking, a powerful AI-enhanced CPU, and a modular design.

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Meta isn’t closing down its VR metaverse after all — it’ll stay live in a limited capacity for ‘the foreseeable future’

Meta isn’t closing down its VR metaverse after all — it’ll stay live in a limited capacity for ‘the foreseeable future’
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Meta’s CTO has revealed it won’t shut down Horizon Worlds in VR after all.

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Walmart drafts in Nvidia RTX 4000 GPU stock to cover RTX 5000 supply woes — will this become a growing trend?

Walmart drafts in Nvidia RTX 4000 GPU stock to cover RTX 5000 supply woes — will this become a growing trend?
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Can’t find (or afford) the Nvidia RTX 5000 GPU you want? Walmart is stocking more RTX 4000 models as alternatives.

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Google Pixel Watch users are reporting wacky step counts, calories burned and other stats after Fitbit's March update

Google Pixel Watch users are reporting wacky step counts, calories burned and other stats after Fitbit's March update
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Google Pixel Watch users are running into frustrating issues in the Fitbit app, but either company has yet to address them.

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The biggest heist of the US-China Chip War: 3 Supermicro employees charged with conspiracy to smuggle restricted Nvidia H100, H200, and B200 chips to China – dummy boxes, fake labels, and a pass-through company enabled the $2.5 billion scheme

The biggest heist of the US-China Chip War: 3 Supermicro employees charged with conspiracy to smuggle restricted Nvidia H100, H200, and B200 chips to China – dummy boxes, fake labels, and a pass-through company enabled the $2.5 billion scheme
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Three men are facing charges of conspiracy to smuggle restricted GPUs to China.

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Valve's Steam Machine gets its first support update ahead of launch via SteamOS preview 3.8.0 — and it includes one major fix I've been waiting for

Valve's Steam Machine gets its first support update ahead of launch via SteamOS preview 3.8.0 — and it includes one major fix I've been waiting for
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The Steam Machine could be closer than we expected after its recent delay, as Valve released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview for initial hardware support.

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“Thank you for getting us to this point” — I thought Sam Altman’s tweet about coders was nice — then I read it again

“Thank you for getting us to this point” — I thought Sam Altman’s tweet about coders was nice — then I read it again
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Sam Altman’s latest tweet thanks the coders who “got us to this point” — but a closer look at that phrasing raises a bigger question about what happens next.

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The big Secretlab sale price-cuts the most comfortable gaming and office chair we've ever reviewed for the home office

The big Secretlab sale price-cuts the most comfortable gaming and office chair we've ever reviewed for the home office
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A true home office upgrade – this office chair deal is perfect for work and play, with comfort in a league of its own.

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CD Projekt Red shares 'important development update' for its unknown third franchise called 'Hadar' — 'Work on the project is progressing dynamically, and the team has established the foundations of this entirely new IP'

CD Projekt Red shares 'important development update' for its unknown third franchise called 'Hadar' — 'Work on the project is progressing dynamically, and the team has established the foundations of this entirely new IP'
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CD Projekt Red has provided a new update on The Witcher 4’s development as well as progress on its mystery third franchise, codenamed Hadar.

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Don’t wait for memory prices to go higher — save $50 on 64GB of super-fast Crucial Pro OC DDR5-6000 RAM in this limited-time deal

Don’t wait for memory prices to go higher — save $50 on 64GB of super-fast Crucial Pro OC DDR5-6000 RAM in this limited-time deal
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Save $50 on 64GB of super-fast Crucial Pro OC DDR5-6000 RAM in this limited-time deal at Best Buy.

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Project Hail Mary ending explained: what happens to Ryland Grace and Rocky, will there be a sequel, and more on Ryan Gosling's new sci-fi movie

Project Hail Mary ending explained: what happens to Ryland Grace and Rocky, will there be a sequel, and more on Ryan Gosling's new sci-fi movie
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You’ve got big questions about Project Hail Mary’s ending — and I’m here to answer them.

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'Is Marathon a success? Unfortunately, no, not yet' — Former Xbox exec says Bungie's new extraction shooter was built at a scale and cost that the current market 'simply isn't rewarding'

'Is Marathon a success? Unfortunately, no, not yet' — Former Xbox exec says Bungie's new extraction shooter was built at a scale and cost that the current market 'simply isn't rewarding'
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Former Microsoft Game Studios executive producer Laura Fryer believes Bungie’s extraction shooter Marathon is a success among players, but the studio has a long road ahead to make the game worth its investment.

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Amazon has slashed the Fire TV Stick 4K Select to its lowest price ever thanks to an easy-to-miss coupon

Amazon has slashed the Fire TV Stick 4K Select to its lowest price ever thanks to an easy-to-miss coupon
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The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select gets you everything you need for a dirt-cheap price.

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ChatGPT might not be using the model you think — and it’s also hiding others in settings

ChatGPT might not be using the model you think — and it’s also hiding others in settings
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ChatGPT’s new interface hides a more complex system where multiple models are used behind the scenes.

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These are the top 6 4K Blu-rays I recommend from 2026 so far — and I've tested them all

These are the top 6 4K Blu-rays I recommend from 2026 so far — and I've tested them all
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2026 has been a great year for 4K Blu-ray already, so I’ve picked the 6 best discs that I’ve tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.

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'I pretended like I wasn't afraid, but I was' — Ready or Not 2: Here I Come star breaks down that unhinged ending and one killer twist you definitely missed

'I pretended like I wasn't afraid, but I was' — Ready or Not 2: Here I Come star breaks down that unhinged ending and one killer twist you definitely missed
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Of course Ready or Not 2: Here I Come was going to have the wildest ending ever, star it left one star a lot more ‘scared’ than they let on.

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‘The bleeding edge of computing power for everyday creatives’ — this is why I’m upgrading to the MacBook Air M5 after years of making do with my elderly Pro

‘The bleeding edge of computing power for everyday creatives’ — this is why I’m upgrading to the MacBook Air M5 after years of making do with my elderly Pro
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For my new MacBook, I’m not going Neo or Pro —here’s why the Air M5 is the next laptop I’m going to buy.

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Lenovo Ryzen 7 laptop with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD is just $430 at Best Buy — but it won't be this price for long

Lenovo Ryzen 7 laptop with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD is just $430 at Best Buy — but it won't be this price for long
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Lenovo’s 15.6-inch laptop pairs a Ryzen 7 5825U with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, delivering smooth performance for everyday creative tasks.

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'A massive leap in speed that's impossible to ignore': Our top-rated 2TB Corsair USB4 portable SSD drops to $300

'A massive leap in speed that's impossible to ignore': Our top-rated 2TB Corsair USB4 portable SSD drops to $300
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Corsair’s 2TB external SSD delivers ultra-fast USB4 speeds for handling large files and demanding workflows with ease.

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Save £300: Lenovo's vibrant Core Ultra 5 OLED Aura Edition laptop drops to £599 at Currys

Save £300: Lenovo's vibrant Core Ultra 5 OLED Aura Edition laptop drops to £599 at Currys
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Lenovo’s 14-inch laptop has an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a vibrant OLED display — and it’s 33% off.

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It’s time cyber security understood human behavior and acted accordingly

It’s time cyber security understood human behavior and acted accordingly
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Even with the strongest technical defenses, humans remain a critical factor in cyber security.

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I tested the Ulefone RugKing Pad Pro, and considering the price, it’s surprisingly rugged and feature-packed

I tested the Ulefone RugKing Pad Pro, and considering the price, it’s surprisingly rugged and feature-packed
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A genuinely capable mini-tablet with rugged certifications, decent battery life and the ability to attach a range of handy accessories.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 21 (game #748)

NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 21 (game #748)
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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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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (March 20)

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (March 20)
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From the Peaky Blinders movie to Invincible season 4, you’ve got a lot to choose from this weekend.

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Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, March 21 (game #1517)

Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, March 21 (game #1517)
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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 Saturday, March 21 (game #1014)

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, March 21 (game #1014)
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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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AI workloads are increasing wasted cloud spend for the first time in 5 years – but AI governance teams might be a solution

AI workloads are increasing wasted cloud spend for the first time in 5 years – but AI governance teams might be a solution
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AI and cloud spend are up, but companies might not be expanding as efficiently as they could be, leading to wasted resources.

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Ikea home office trends for 2026: breathe life into your study with calming greens and natural cork accessories

Ikea home office trends for 2026: breathe life into your study with calming greens and natural cork accessories
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Earth-toned accessories to bring in a touch of nature.

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Multiple OpenWebUI AI servers infected with cryptominers and infostealers stayed up for over a year

Multiple OpenWebUI AI servers infected with cryptominers and infostealers stayed up for over a year
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Almost 100 OpenWebUI instances had no authentication, leaving them open to abuse by anyone.

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End of today’s Tech Radar roundup.

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