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Today’s TechRadar Roundup
Oculus founder calls Meta Quest layoffs ‘Not a disaster’ — but I still can’t see it as anything but terrible
‘Not a Disaster’? Here’s why Oculus founder Palmer Luckey is wrong about the Meta Quest layoffs.
This Roku Plus Series is "a great budget 4K QLED TV" and it just dropped to record-low price of $449.99 on Amazon
The 65-inch Roku Plus Series just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon, and it’s one we recommend if you want the best budget QLED TV on the market.
Who are the most spoofed brands in phishing scams? Let's be honest, you can probably guess most of them – but there are a few surprises
Microsoft is still the most impersonated brand when it comes to phishing attacks – Google, Amazon, Apple and Meta are also in the top five.
I’m equal parts hopeful and terrified of a potential Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake — here’s what I need Ubisoft to change, and what should be left alone entirely
As Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake rumors gather speed, I’m looking at the things I want to see Ubisoft change in a potential remake. Also, some aspects that I want left out of it entirely.
"Many, many customers have asked for this. And I think they're going to love it." Apple could stand to learn a thing or two from its own products, because I still miss the best iPhone I've ever owned from 2016 – and it's all down to one key design feature
Removing the 3.5mm headphone jack is Apple’s greatest design crime, and 10 years on I’m still feeling the aftershocks.
I saw 2 next-gen 3D TVs without glasses that use a new tech that changes everything — here’s how it works
3D movies without all the downsides? Finally, I might watch Avatar at home
‘I can’t stand what it writes’: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon share their views on using AI to write movies, but admit it could become a new editing tool
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are not sold on AI writing movies, but that doesn’t mean they don’t think it won’t become a common editing tool like CGI.
The Nvidia RTX 5090 has vanished from retailer shelves in US – and GPUs from third-party sellers cost nearly as much as a whole PC
GPUs from third-party sellers in the US cost almost as much as a full PC that packs Nvidia’s flagship graphics card.
Netflix will reportedly add live-action Universal movies to its back catalog sooner than it said it would — including the new Jurassic Park film
Netflix could become the new streaming home for more Universal movies from January onwards, according to a new report.
Hackers could exploit these W-Fi security flaws to knock your internet offline
A bug could force you to have to manually restart your router, but a patch is available.
'We're entering…a post-truth era, where it's almost impossible to tell if something's real or not"; Cameo CEO on the uncharted territory of AI
In this exclusive conversation with Cameo CEO and co-founder Steven Galanis, we look at the impact of AI on his business and our perception of authenticity.
Internet restored in Uganda but social media and messaging apps still restricted
While the internet has been restored in Uganda, access to social media and messaging platforms remains restricted. Proton VPN confirms that usage has now hit “an all-time high.”
ChatGPT now has ads, and before long Gemini might too – here's what we can learn from Netflix, Prime Video, and other streaming services
ChatGPT’s ad strategy is only the beginning of an AI future hidden behind a paywall.
How to watch The Secret of Me on Channel 4 — it's *FREE*
What if the biggest secret of your life was written into your DNA… and got it wrong? Our guide explains how to watch The Secret of Me online now and free from anywhere.
Tour Down Under 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Schedule & Preview of UCI WorldTour Opener
The Tour Down Under kicks off the road cycling calendar for 2026 and here’s how you can stream it for free from anywhere in the world.
MIO: Memories in Orbit is a pleasant stroll after the brutal ultramarathon of Hollow Knight: Silksong — and I’m here for it
Offering a mysterious and gorgeous world to explore, smooth and creative platforming challenges, and competent if rudimentary combat, MIO: Memories in Orbit is a stellar Metroidvania that fans of the genre need to play.
The world's first Gemini-powered EV lands this week, but the Volvo EX60 needs to be better than Alexa+ on the BMW iX3
Volvo’s upcoming EX60 will be the first EV to ship with Google Gemini built-in – here’s what that means.
More malicious browser extensions uncovered – Chrome, Firefox, and Edge all affected
Malicious extensions were downloaded more than 840,000 times.
Malware control panels could give experts the tools they need to spy on hackers
StealC’s web-based control panel exposed – what did the researchers learn?
RAM price crisis gets worse (again) as DDR5 hits a new painful high – and a worrying trend is creeping in
RAM crisis just intensified as a report shows DDR5 is now 4.4x pricier than half a year ago.
Why agentic AI pilots stall – and how to fix them
Unlike generative AI tools, agentic AI act as autonomous agents that can reason, make decisions, and act across workflows to achieve goals.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, January 20 (game #688)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, January 20 (game #954)
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.
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, January 20 (game #1457)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms gets a new 'in the weeks ahead' trailer — and HBO Max deserves a clout around the ear for how much it spoils
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ new teaser bizarrely ruins many of its biggest surprises.
Proton VPN kills off legacy OpenVPN configs in push for better security
If you manually configure your VPN on a router or legacy device, you have just weeks to update your credentials. Proton VPN is retiring older manual OpenVPN configs to enforce stronger encryption standards, though it promises to keep the protocol alive across its servers.
Cleaning up "AI workslop" is costing businesses hundreds of hours a week
Most workers agree AI boosts productivity, but it could be even better if these things were fixed.
What is the release date for Fallout season 2 episode 6 on Prime Video?
There are only three more episodes of Fallout season 2 left – here’s when the next one will drop where you live.
Microsoft expands Windows backup to include restore at first sign-in
Windows 11 users will be able to restore settings to the very first sign-in.
Forget IKEA's donut lamp – its new indoor-outdoor lamp looks like an affordable winner and it's back in stock
Looking to add some style and a cozy vibe to your living spaces? The new Solvinden model could be perfect.
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