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TechRadar Digest: January ,

TechRadar Digest: January 14, 2026

This digest compiles the latest from TechRadar.

Today’s TechRadar Roundup

This four-star smart ring is a 'cheap alternative to Oura and Samsung' — and it just dropped to its best price since Black Friday on Amazon

This four-star smart ring is a 'cheap alternative to Oura and Samsung' — and it just dropped to its best price since Black Friday on Amazon
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The RingConn Gen 2 is one of the best smart rings if you’re on a budget, and t’s even cheaper today thanks to this Amazon deal.

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Docusign wants to use AI to turn your complex contracts into plain English

Docusign wants to use AI to turn your complex contracts into plain English
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Docusign is using AI to help consumers summarize and interact with contracts in a way that they can actually understand.

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Experts warn this new Chinese Linux malware could be preparing something seriously worrying

Experts warn this new Chinese Linux malware could be preparing something seriously worrying
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Check Point uncovers full C2 platform with loaders, implants, rootkits, and modular plugins.

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Senegal vs Egypt Free Streams: How to watch AFCON 2025 semi-final online from anywhere

Senegal vs Egypt Free Streams: How to watch AFCON 2025 semi-final online from anywhere
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All the ways to watch Senegal vs Egypt live streams for FREE from anywhere, as Mo Salah chases long-awaited AFCON glory for Egypt.

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Want a seriously cheap MacBook Air M4? This deal at Best Buy not only gets you a record-low price, but a fantastic trade-in rebate

Want a seriously cheap MacBook Air M4? This deal at Best Buy not only gets you a record-low price, but a fantastic trade-in rebate
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Best Buy’s current deal is a match for the best we’ve ever seen

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The RAM shortage claims another victim as PS5 SSD prices rocket — here's why now is the worst time to buy and what to do instead

The RAM shortage claims another victim as PS5 SSD prices rocket — here's why now is the worst time to buy and what to do instead
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Thanks to ongoing RAM supply issues it’s now a terrible time to buy a PS5 SSD. Here’s why the situation is so bad, and some alternatives to consider.

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Spotify denies it’s pushing unwanted AI slop onto subscribers, claiming it ‘does not promote or penalize tracks created using AI tools’

Spotify denies it’s pushing unwanted AI slop onto subscribers, claiming it ‘does not promote or penalize tracks created using AI tools’
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Spotify says it’s not the reason why unwanted AI music is appearing in your Discover Weekly playlist.

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Android Auto users complain about broken Google Assistant, as the slow Gemini rollout continues

Android Auto users complain about broken Google Assistant, as the slow Gemini rollout continues
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Many users are still waiting for Gemini to arrive on Android Auto, while finding that Google Assistant is giving up.

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This Disney+ and Hulu deal gets you 58% off for a limited-time – here are 3 critically-acclaimed TV shows to tempt you to sign up

This Disney+ and Hulu deal gets you 58% off for a limited-time – here are 3 critically-acclaimed TV shows to tempt you to sign up
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Don’t miss this Disney+ and Hulu deal in January 2026, there are plenty of great shows waiting for you.

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"We will set a high bar" – Microsoft reveals multiple new data centers, and promises your energy bills won't go up to pay for them

"We will set a high bar" - Microsoft reveals multiple new data centers, and promises your energy bills won't go up to pay for them
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Microsoft promises to break the age-old tradition of passing costs on to the consumer.

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5 fitness apps that can help you stick to your workout goals in 2026, according to science

5 fitness apps that can help you stick to your workout goals in 2026, according to science
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The best fitness apps to download and help you get started working out this year.

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Fender is bringing its Play learning platform to TVs for the first time, in partnership with Samsung

Fender is bringing its Play learning platform to TVs for the first time, in partnership with Samsung
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Fender Play is making its TV debut — get ready to shred, only on Samsung screens

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What is the release date for Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 8 on Starz?

What is the release date for Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 8 on Starz?
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The Brothers Ferox have been all but eliminated thanks to Korris, but that can’t be the end of the story. So, when is Spartacus: House of Ashur released on Starz?

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The most controversial film of 2024 is one of Prime Video's most-watched movies — and it has to be streamed to be believed

The most controversial film of 2024 is one of Prime Video's most-watched movies — and it has to be streamed to be believed
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Sometimes I wonder why you guys like the stuff you like – but with the worst movie of 2024 now trending on Prime Video, I can more than see the appeal.

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RAM crisis lands another blow as Nvidia could stick to 8GB with mainstream GPUs for the foreseeable future — but is that enough in 2026?

RAM crisis lands another blow as Nvidia could stick to 8GB with mainstream GPUs for the foreseeable future — but is that enough in 2026?
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Nvidia rumor suggests a focus on 8GB GPUs in the near future, with the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB sidelined in favor of its lesser sibling.

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How to watch Bigg Boss Marathi season 6 online from anywhere

How to watch Bigg Boss Marathi season 6 online from anywhere
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Here’s how you can watch Bigg Boss Marathi season 6 from anywhere in the world, and potentially for FREE.

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I hate to agree with Nvidia about an AI thing, but come on, PC gamers — it's time to stop whining about 'fake frames' and take the free performance boosts

I hate to agree with Nvidia about an AI thing, but come on, PC gamers — it's time to stop whining about 'fake frames' and take the free performance boosts
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“Computing has been fundamentally reshaped” — Nvidia wants you to stop complaining about ‘fake frames’ in games, and for once I actually kind of agree with Team Green.

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Signal’s founder is taking on ChatGPT — here’s why the ‘truly private AI’ can’t leak your chats

Signal’s founder is taking on ChatGPT — here’s why the ‘truly private AI’ can’t leak your chats
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Signal creator Moxie Marlinspike has launched Confer, a privacy-first AI assistant designed to ensure your conversations can’t be read, stored, or leaked.

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Sega ditches Nintendo's controversial Game-Key Cards for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' physical Switch 2 release

Sega ditches Nintendo's controversial Game-Key Cards for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' physical Switch 2 release
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ physical Nintendo Switch 2 release will be on the cartridge and not a Game-Key Card, Sega has confirmed.

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Split Fiction director Josef Fares praises Nintendo, Rockstar and Naughty Dog for 'pushing the envelope of innovation with a AAA budget'

Split Fiction director Josef Fares praises Nintendo, Rockstar and Naughty Dog for 'pushing the envelope of innovation with a AAA budget'
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Split Fiction and It Takes Two director Josef Fares has commented on other AAA developers, saying that big-budget experiences can still be used to push innovation forward.

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The Google Pixel 10a could launch early and at a surprise low price

The Google Pixel 10a could launch early and at a surprise low price
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The Google Pixel 10a might land on February 17 and its possible colors, storage, and price have also leaked.

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Claude's latest upgrade is the AI breakthrough I've been waiting for — 5 ways Cowork could be the biggest AI innovation of 2026

Claude's latest upgrade is the AI breakthrough I've been waiting for — 5 ways Cowork could be the biggest AI innovation of 2026
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Claude Cowork offers a glimpse of a near future where AI stops just responding to prompts and starts acting as a careful, capable digital coworker.

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Windscribe is building an ecosystem of privacy-first apps – but it doesn't want to own them

Windscribe is building an ecosystem of privacy-first apps – but it doesn't want to own them
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Windscribe has just teamed up with a host of other companies to create an alliance of tools focused on user privacy and data protection. Pro users can redeem exclusive discounts.

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There's a sneaky way to watch YouTube ad-free without a Premium subscription

There's a sneaky way to watch YouTube ad-free without a Premium subscription
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Here’s how to watch YouTube ad-free from anywhere in the world, without coughing up for a Premium subscription.

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Businesses are losing control of AI – and bosses are starting to despair

Businesses are losing control of AI - and bosses are starting to despair
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Employees are taking the AI laws into their own hands at work – and that’s bad news for bosses everywhere.

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Could this be the best value phone of 2026? Get the Google Pixel 10 for a record-low price at Amazon — but it's selling out fast

Could this be the best value phone of 2026? Get the Google Pixel 10 for a record-low price at Amazon — but it's selling out fast
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The Google Pixel 10 plummets to a record-low price of under £600 in this limited-time deal at Amazon — but you’ll need to move fast as it’s already over 50% sold out.

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Hijack season 2 episode 1 isn’t enough on its own to keep me watching — especially after this huge blunder in the Apple TV show’s return

Hijack season 2 episode 1 isn’t enough on its own to keep me watching — especially after this huge blunder in the Apple TV show’s return
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Episode 1 is an incredibly slow start to Hijack season 2, but the smallest of details has still managed to give me the biggest of tempers.

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I tested the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400 – and it's the one piece of office kit I’m investing in this year to keep my paperwork in order

I tested the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400 - and it's the one piece of office kit I’m investing in this year to keep my paperwork in order
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The ScanSnap iX2400 is a USB-connected A4 desktop document scanner that’s capable of duplex scanning at 45ppm. The simple 100-sheet ADF and ScanSnap Home software make it easy to keep paperwork, printed photos and receipts organised in a paper-to-digital format.

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Hurry, there's up to 25% off Apple iPads right now – just in time for back-to-school shopping

Hurry, there's up to 25% off Apple iPads right now – just in time for back-to-school shopping
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We don’t often see such deep discounts on Apple products, so don’t miss out on a new iPad, especially if you need one for school or uni.

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Now that's what I call a digital detox 2026! Why finding my fiancé's stash of 90s cassettes is my key to analog happiness this year

Now that's what I call a digital detox 2026! Why finding my fiancé's stash of 90s cassettes is my key to analog happiness this year
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Barely two weeks in, 2026 is already a bit much, so I’m taking one of the things I love most offline this year –my music

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End of today’s TechRadar roundup.

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