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Today’s TechRadar Roundup
'It’s like wrapping the wind from all sides': Drone-like airship with 24 blades is world's first megawatt-class tethered wind turbine — S2000 rises to 2Km and can generate a whopping 3MW
A Chinese firm has tested the world’s first megawatt class airborne wind turbine platform designed to feed electricity directly into the grid.
I took a ride in Hyundai's new fully-autonomous robotaxi – and it’s surprisingly good at navigating the wild streets of Las Vegas
Hyundai and Motional are rolling out a new robotaxi service in Las Vegas later this year, but the end goal is driverless cars you can own
Australian Open 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Full Schedule and Preview for Opening Grand Slam
Watch free tennis streams from Melbourne Park in the season’s first grand slam – 2026 Australian Open TV channels, broadcasters and streams.
Keep your huge screens and triple cameras — I just want the iPhone 5s back
It’s finally time to put the spotlight on the iPhone 5s – not like I’ve mentioned it much.
No, Skyrim’s Switch 2 port isn’t that bad — but there’s room for improvement
Skyrim’s Switch 2 port is a decent way to enjoy the sprawling RPG, though it’s held back by some irksome issues.
The future of chips: how gate-all-around design is powering the AI era and the next node
Materials innovation drives next-gen AI chips, enabling performance, efficiency and scalability.
New year, new upgrades – here are 5 improvements I want Spotify to make in 2026
2025 was great, but 2026 could be even better. These are the upgrades I need to see from Spotify this year.
'Greenland is strategically valuable for LEO': CEO of European laser communications startup expands on why lasers complement radio networks – and highlights the critical importance of the North Pole for satellite passes
Greenland’s location near the North Pole makes it a critical site for laser based satellite communications, expert says.
Want delicious, quality espresso with the convenience of pods? After two weeks of testing, I can say the Lavazza A Modo Mio Smeg is the coffee maker for you
This chic espresso machine isn’t the cheapest capsule coffee maker around, but it’s definitely one of the best.
Fresh Samsung Galaxy S26 leak shows no sign of the Pro or Edge models – but these are the phones we think we will get
It looks as though Samsung is going to stick with its traditional approach when it comes to its 2026 flagship phones.
Tottenham vs West Ham Live Streams: How to watch Premier League 2025-26 from anywhere in the world
We’ll show you how to watch Tottenham vs West Ham in the Premier League with both Thomas Frank and Nuno Espirito Santo in desperate need of a win.
I tested the new Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED TV, and it’s good overall for the money but bested by budget mini-LED TV competition
The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (2025) has decent picture quality and Alexa+, but comes up short against its competition when it comes to performance and features.
The Galaxy S26 may be coming, but it's actually a fantastic time to consider picking up a Galaxy S25 series device
Waiting for the Galaxy S26? There are still excellent deals on the Galaxy S25 series that are well worth considering this week.
I'm surprised by these laptop deals in Best Buy's winter sale — here are the 9 best offers I'd buy with prices starting at $119
The Best Buy winter sale ends tomorrow, so I’ve picked out nine of the best laptop deals that are worth checking out if you’re shopping for a new device this weekend.
Forget lasers and missiles, China wants to kill drones using a common tech households use everyday in kitchens all around the world — invisible microwave weapons can fry electronics but still require line-of-sight and proximity
China wants to counter drone swarms using high power microwave weapons similar in principle to household ovens but scaled for military air defense roles.
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories like Apple losing to Google, and Meta giving up on VR
The biggest tech news stories from Meta, Amazon, Apple, and more for January 17, 2026.
Can't wait for Celebrity Traitors UK season 2? The cast of Agatha Christie's Seven Dials on Netflix is '100%' game to compete — but think it would be 'the worst two weeks of our life'
We’ve got The Traitors UK season 4 and Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials on the go at once this week – but two of the Netflix cast would ‘love’ to appear on Celebrity Traitors UK season 2.
Man United vs Man City Free Streams: How to Watch Manchester Derby online as Michael Carrick takes charge of his opening game
We’ll show you how to watch Man United vs Man City live streams from anywhere as Michael Carrick takes charge for the first time since replacing Ruben Amorim.
A 3D printed drone is probably the world's fastest DIY plane ever, quicker than even the legendary P38 Lightning — but at 408mph, it has some way to go to catch up with the 575mph TU-95
A fully 3D printed drone reaches 408mph and retakes the Guinness World Record for fastest quadcopter ever flown by a DIY team.
Data sovereignty: an existential issue for nations and enterprises
As data sovereignty becomes a board-level priority, how can enterprises contain their risk.
Got a new Apple Watch? Here are 3 hidden features you're probably not using (but should be)
3 secret Apple Watch features you probably didn’t know about, from Nightstand Mode to offline navigation.
More than messages! Here are 7 hidden features that make Apple Messages an essential app
Send money, doodles, safety check-ins, and much more
Best of both: the LG Wing is the phone I wish I'd tried before phone design became boring
Since LG closed its mobile business, the LG Wing has been the coolest phone you can’t buy
End of today’s TechRadar roundup.
