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Today’s TechRadar Roundup
Highguard, the PvP shooter from former Apex Legends and Titanfall creators, is still kicking and seemingly won't be delayed despite radio silence from devs
Wildlight Entertainment’s PvP raid shooter Highguard appears to be alive and well, despite no updates since the game’s announcement at The Game Awards last month.
Curl will stop bug bounties program due to avalanche of AI slop
A small team was being bombarded with submissions, many of which were low-quality, or AI-generated.
Own a PS5? These are the six free games I always have on my console
You can get plenty out of your console without spending a penny, as proven by these fantastic free PS5 games.
AMD's Ryzen 9850X3D is out next week – at a price that makes it a seriously tempting CPU for gamers
AMD reveals Ryzen 9850X3D costs $499, dispelling rumors that gaming champ CPU would be really expensive.
The 3 biggest lies robot vacuum brands are telling us, by a professional tester
Trying to see clearly through the marketing smoke and mirrors? Here are three big things to remember.
JBL's new portable speakers have 'stem AI' for jamming — they can remove any instrument or vocal from songs in realtime, no internet required
JBL’s BandBox Solo and Trio play songs in the key of AI
No, the Trump T1 phone still hasn't shipped, but it might finally arrive in March
Trump Mobile’s T1 phone is now said to ship in March, if it isn’t delayed again.
Who is Devon Pritchard? Nintendo of America's new president makes first industry appearance since stepping into the role
Nintendo of America’s new president, Devon Pritchard, has made her first official public appearance since taking over the role from Doug Bowser earlier this month.
Huge data leak of 149 million credentials exposed without any protection – 98GB of unique usernames and passwords from financial services, social media accounts and dating apps
98GB cloud storage container left exposed online and remained exposed for almost a month after discovery.
Custom-made 'vishing' kits are attacking SSO accounts across the world – Google, Microsoft and Okta under threat, here's what we know
The kits are so good that vishing is growing more popular, but there is a solution.
AdGuard goes open-source with its custom VPN protocol that can mimic web traffic
AdGuard VPN’s TrustTunnel is already being used across AdGuard VPN apps and is now available to “use, run, tweak, extend, and build upon,” said the provider.
The PlayStation Portal has been my favorite PS5 accessory since it launched — here are 8 ways Sony could make a new version even better
I’m a huge fan of the PlayStation Portal, but I think a newer version could make it even better. Here are the upgrades in a new model I’d love to see.
Thinking about revisiting The Witcher 3 ahead of The Witcher 4? This Witcher Online mode might keep you busy in the meantime
If you’re thinking about diving back into The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ahead of The Witcher 4, someone has released a multiplayer mod that may tide you over.
Fortinet FortiGate devices hit in automated attacks which create rogue accounts and steal firewall data
A recent patch is apparently not working particularly well, and Fortinet is already working on another.
Cracking the AI code: realizing AI's true value in finance
AI’s role in finance is evolving, and finance teams must now focus on delivering tangible results.
Epson EcoTank ET-4950 series review: I can’t find another mid-price printer so loaded with features and ink
Epson’s feature-packed 4-in-1 can even duplex scan.
1348: Ex Voto, an action game featuring a female knight on a quest to save Jennifer English in medieval Italy, sounds like just the game for me, and it's launching in March
Indie studio Sedleo and publisher Dear Villagers have announced that their medieval action-adventure game 1348: Ex Voto will launch on March 12, 2026, for PC and PS5.
'We have initiated an immediate internal review': Asus responds to worries about AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPUs dying in its motherboards
Following past issues with ASRock motherboards, we’re now seeing an uptick in reports of problems with Asus boards.
7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (January 23)
From anticipated new shows to the streaming debut of two movie biopics, here’s what you’ll want to watch this weekend.
Die My Love missing a best cinematography nod is the most outrageous 2026 Oscars snub — but Seamus McGarvey's starter camera kit is exactly what any budding filmmaker needs
I’m furious that Die My Love is missing from this year’s Oscars lineup, but for cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, the magic is in ‘how we look and feel, not what we use to shoot with’.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, January 24 (game #958)
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.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, January 24 (game #692)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, January 24 (game #1461)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
The human paradox at the center of modern cyber resilience
Human workers are key to preventing cyberattacks and operating alongside AI to enhance cyber resilience.
14 of the best deals from the Amazon UK weekend sale – I've picked the top tech offers from £13.99
I’ve searched through this weekend’s sale at Amazon UK and picked out 14 of the best tech offers that start from just £13.99.
Linux users targeted as crypto-stealing malware hits Snap packages – here's how to stay safe
There’s a “relentless” campaign on the Ubuntu app store, and people are losing their crypto, experts warn.
This reduction would 'offset the initial cost of the device': New research argues for health services giving out Apple Watches to patients for free — here's why
Science confirms what we knew all along: smartwatches are literal lifesavers.
What is the release date for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 2 on HBO Max?
Find out when and where you can watch episode 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 8 reveals the most distressing gladiator death in the Starz show to date — and its cast 'felt completely shaken' after filming
The final scene of a Spartacus: House of Ashur episode is always a shocker, but episode 8 is the most deeply upsetting yet… even for its cast.
‘We think it’s vitally important to be transparent with listeners and fair to artists’: Deezer says viral ‘singer’ Sienna Rose, with millions of Spotify streams, is an AI fake
‘Singer’ Sienna Rose is riding the Spotify charts, but her entire act is an AI-generated façade.
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