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Meta's SAM bot keeps 'em separated as it isolates voices and instruments from audio clips
: No mention of protections to stop it being used to snoop on people (06:48 | register)
Hot for its bot, McKinsey may cut thousands of jobs
: The company has reportedly consulted itself and decided it needs fewer people (06:48 | register)
China wants to ban making yourself into an AI to keep aged relatives company
Asia In Brief: PLUS: Australia buys air-gapped Google Cloud; Huawei triples use of home-built components; JAXA blames low pressure for rocket crash; And more (04:12 | register)
SoftBank scrambling to come up with $22.5B in OpenAI funding before New Year
: Masayoshi Son better hope he made Santa's nice list (01:37 | register)
Mozilla Corporation installs Firefox driver in CEO reboot
: Anthony Enzor-DeMeo picked to replace interim boss Laura Chambers (Tegnap | register)
British Airways fears a future where AI agents pick flights and brands get ghosted
: CEO warns airlines that dont learn to sell themselves to machines could soon be flying under the radar (Tegnap | register)
Bishop of Hong Kong tells peers AI is not the devil's work
: Theologians give scriptural OK to online faith communities (Tegnap | register)
MI6 chief: We'll be as fluent in Python as we are in Russian
: New spy boss says officers must master code alongside tradecraft as agency navigates 'space between peace and war' (Tegnap | register)
AI has pumped hyperscale capex, capacity but how long can it last?
: Total operational capacity just keeps rising (Tegnap | register)
The Roomba failed because it just kind of sucked
Opinion: Something messy happens when the cat hairs of reality meet the shiny hype of smart tech (Tegnap | register)
AMD Strix Halo vs Nvidia DGX Spark: Which AI workstation comes out on top?
Hands On: Two tiny boxes, 128 GB apiece but very different strengths (Tegnap | register)
IBM unleashes CUGA, an open-source AI agent that actually completes more than half its tasks
: Framework looks great for scenarios where a 62 percent completion rate is acceptable (Tegnap | register)
Trump gives state AI regulation the presidential middle finger
: Executive order sidesteps Congress and sets up Litigation Task Force (Tegnap | register)
Salesforces ChatGPT integration is really about stopping customers from leaking their own data
: Execs say DIY OpenAI connections risked pushing CRM data past the trust boundary (Tegnap | register)
Nutanix takes another swipe at VMware with sovereign cloud push
: On-prem control planes, dark-site upgrades, and multicloud policies target regulated deployments (Szo. | register)
AI faces closing time at the cash buffet
opinion: Will businesses continue to invest in something that's shown so little return? (Szo. | register)
Garmin autopilot lands small aircraft without human assistance
: ATC: 'I don't know if you can hear me but cleared to land' (Szo. | register)
One real reason AI isn't delivering: Meatbags in manglement
Feature: Stuck in pilot purgatory? Confused about returns? You're not alone (Szo. | register)
AI superintelligence is a Silicon Valley fantasy, Ai2 researcher says
: The dream of electric sheep gets a reality check from Moores Law (Szo. | register)
Disney turns to dark side, licenses IP to OpenAI for videos, images
: Begun, these AI wars have (Szo. | register)
Micron says memory shortages are here for the foreseeable future
: Even with its new fabs coming online, demand will exceed supply (Szo. | register)
Jassy taps 27-year Amazon veteran to run AGI org, which is now definitely a thing that exists
: Amazon bets that by making AI its own group, it can outpace Microsoft and Google (Szo. | register)
ServiceNow unworried by Salesforce firing shots across its bow
: Believes it can translate workflow smarts into AI ROI (Szo. | register)
Stop the slop by disabling AI features in Chrome
: The most popular desktop browser is festooned with Google AI, but you can make at least some of it go away (Pén. | register)
From AI to analog, cybersecurity tabletop exercises look a little different this year
: Practice makes perfect (Pén. | register)
England keeping pen and paper exams despite limited digital expansion
: Regulator proposes strict limits on screen-based testing, cites infrastructure concerns and lack of evidence for benefits (Pén. | register)
Former UK chancellor George Osborne finds something to do at OpenAI
: Follows Nick Clegg at Meta and Rishi Sunak at Anthropic in snuggling up to US tech (Pén. | register)
Like a Virgin Airways bot, planning for the very first time
: Airline deploys AI travel agent and it hasn't been a disaster (Pén. | register)
Cisco decides its homegrown AI model is ready to power its products
: Apparently youre about to get better advice on any identity issues lurking in your infrastructure (Pén. | register)
'PromptQuest' is the worst game of 2025. You play it when trying to make chatbots work
Opinion: Everything you hated about text adventure games is now being sold as a productivity tool (Pén. | register)
Uber and Lyft rolling Baidu robotaxis into London next year
: Cab drivers protested Ubers arrival, but Westminster has rolled out the welcome mat for clanker chauffeurs (Pén. | register)
Former IBM CEO Lou Gerstner passes, aged 83
: Oversaw a significant resurgence in Big Blues fortunes during the dotcom era
Project Silica rival plans to launch 500GB Proof-of-concept medium in 2026 but questions remain about speed, durability, and cost
500GB optical proof-of-concept could redefine archival data
Betamax vs VHS: European startup competes with Cerabyte to be first Exabyte-scale zero-power archival data storage system but who will win?
Ewigbyte unveils modular glass storage system
Beelink has an Arm-based NAS that's barely bigger than the Mac Studio and can store 84TB but is it too expensive?
Beelink ME Pro packs massive storage in a small frame
Microsoft Office 2019 drops to $29.97 for a lifetime Windows license
A one-time purchase that gets the job done.
The Touch Bar lives on in this refurbished $300 MacBook Pro
A refurbished MacBook Pro at a lower price.
This Mini-ITX motherboard with four DDR5 slots could end up as rival to Nvidia's Petaflop AI mini PC
This tiny Mini-ITX board supports 256GB DDR5 memory
3 new features I want to see from Garmin in 2026
From Power Glass AMOLED to gesture controls
US freezes $42B trade pact with UK over digital tax row
: Tech Prosperity Deal paused after London resists pressure on online services levy
NS&I tech overhaul blows past Treasury spending limits
: UK state-owned bank admits revised plan runs beyond contract end with Atos
Samsung aims to beat Apple's $5000 Display XDR monitor with 6K 3D monitor and it doesn't even need glasses
Samsung launches Odyssey 3D with glasses-free 6K monitor
Great news! Nvidia finally has a 72GB graphics card but since it's the RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell, it will probably cost you just a bit more than a 64GB DDR5 stick
Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell packs huge memory for workstation workloads
LG is preparing a 1500-nit 39-inch 5K curved monitor that's almost as bright as Apple's Pro Display XDR but at a fraction of the price
This 39-inch 5K Tandem WOLED panel signals LGs next ultrawide direction
Asus is set to launch a 2-in-1 convertible rugged laptop for creators with unique dial control, a backlit keyboard, and even a dedicated case
ProArt GoPro Edition promises on-location editing flexibility
8GB of VRAM could be all you can find in laptop GPUs soon but is it enough? I tested the MSI Katana 15 HX to find out
I was left quite surprised at the MSI Katana 15HX B14W
In the pantheon of new home appliances, the Roborock F25 Ultra is unequivocally my favorite product of 2025
The Roborock F25 Ultra doesn
Ive reviewed over 50 apps this year and these are my top five
Homescreen Heroes: Best of 2025
Did the foldable iPhone just get leaked? Seems like it.
YouTuber Jon Prosser is being sued by Apple for his previous leaks. Now he dropped a new one.
Can public charging cables steal your data? Experts explain how to avoid 'juice jacking' in 2026
Weve all seen public charging cables in airports, taxis and cafes. But are they safe to use? We asked the experts.
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is no match for an extreme torture test here's what it says about durability
JerryRigEverything puts the Galaxy Z TriFold through a series of endurance and durability tests on camera.
Upgrade your PC setup with affordable accessories that actually make a difference my top finds for a keyboard, mouse, and more
I rounded up my must-have peripherals for a fantastic PC setup - and they
The Year in OLED TVs: 2025 takes the tech to new brightness peaks
Whether it was Samsung wowing us with its Glare Free technology or the incredibly bright LG G5, OLED ruled the TV world in 2025.
Which chatbot to pick for your first AI experience
A simple beginner
The Realme GT8 Pro is bonkers and I hope more brands copy its interchangeable camera design
Tired of tiresome phone design? The Realme GT8 Pro makes it easy to create something unique, and I hope more phones copy its innovative design.
So you got an air fryer for Christmas - here are 10 things you need to cook now
Thank your Santa by cooking up some tasty air fryer delights
I'm an audio reviewer, and these are the top 5 Bluetooth speakers of 2025 picks from JBL, B&O, LG and more
What are the top 5 Bluetooth speakers of 2025? I tested more than 30 models to find out.
Stream this MGM+ show after Robin Hood episode 10 I promise you won't regret it
Robin Hood episode 10 means the series is sadly over but there
How to win January 7 inspiring ways to upgrade your life with tech in 2026
Looking to upgrade your life
The launch of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro seems to be imminent, based on the latest leak
With regulatory approval now granted to Samsung
Screaming Wi-Fi, internet dresses and unhinged AI chatbots - 20 of the wackiest tech stories we saw in 2025
From living batteries to renting brains cells: These are the weirdest tech stories of 2025
I finally fixed my home audio setup using a roomEQ kit here's how you can too
Want to really hear what your home audio setup can do in 2026? I tried using a room correction kit, here were the results.
Apple Macs in 2025: the best and worst moments of the year
How did the Mac do in 2025? We look back on Apples past year of computing good and bad.
Battle of the Sexes Free Streams: TV Channels, Start Time & Preview for Sabalenka vs Kyrgios
Watch Battle of the Sexes 2025 tennis as Aryna Sabalenka faces Nick Kyrgios at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai schedule, TV channels, broadcasters and free streams.
I've been a Spotify subscriber for over 10 years, but I'm ditching it for Apple Music in 2026 here's why
Apple Music works across multiple platforms and the web, and it lets you build smart playlists and that
PlayStations 2026 is likely to be more of the same, and thats no bad thing
We predict what Sony has in store for PS5 and PlayStation in 2026.
From Nano Bananas rise to agentic AI misfires heres what defined 2025 in AI
Nano Banana blew up, agents fell short heres the full AI story from 2025.
Forget Audible and Amazon I'm switching to these 5 alternatives for audiobooks and e-books in 2026
Amazon and Audible aren
My year in smartphones 2025 was the year of the AI phone
New-ish looks, better cameras, and a whole lot of AI marked my 2025 smartphone journey.
The worst camera for 2025 was this Lumix compact it was a backwards step from a dated predecessor
The Lumix ZS99 / TZ99 felt like a backwards step, but beyond that it
Landman season 2 will 'never' feature the ultimate sidekick for Cami and I'm absolutely distraught
Cami
"Threat actors have a goal in mind and they'll use whatever path they see to get that goal" - AWS CISO tells us how your company can stay safe, by being more li...
AWS outlines how AI can help boost security and productivity
Stop putting your wet phone in rice experts explain why it can do more harm than good
Weve all heard that putting a wet phone in rice can save it but experts say it may do more harm than good.
Engineers, AMD has a Christmas gift for you: Extensive benchmarking puts much cheaper Radeon Pro ahead of Nvidia's finest in key engineering software packages
Benchmark data shows Radeon Pro matching and beating Nvidias top GPUs
How to watch The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas Specials stream star-studded version of business reality competition
Lord Sugar puts a batch of famous faces through their paces
How to watch Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2025 stream Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock's trilogy free from anywhere
Using images captured by the James Webb Telescope, Dr Aderin-Pocock contemplates life beyond the Milky Way
"Post-quantum encryption is not the end" NordVPN aims for world-first security milestones in 2026
NordVPN strives for cryptographic agility
I asked Norton VPN experts for tips on staying safe over Christmas here's what they said
The festive season is rife with risks, so I asked the experts everything you need to know
Too busy even for Santa? Japanese PC maker forced to stop sales due to deluge of orders
Mouse Computer forced to suspend mini PC and workstation sales
Drop those free apps own Microsoft Office for just $35
A productivity suite for real grown-ups.
This is the cheapest OCuLink mini PC you can buy right now NucBox K15 costs just $360 barebone and supports up to 24TB SSD
This $360 mini PC can hold up to 24TB SSD and handle quad displays
That's a crossover we never saw coming - Facebook borrows the Linux scheduler from the Steam Deck to help run its data centers
Meta adopts a Steam Deck Linux trick to fix messy CPU scheduling
This new MVNO wants to let users pay with crypto - but security scrutiny may mean it never sees the light of day
Phreeli offers unlimited talk, text, data, and hotspot usage with privacy
10 impossibly small Japanese laptops under 1Kg that you will probably never be able to buy (unless you fly there)
Ten tiny Japanese laptops under 1kg youll struggle to buy without booking a flight
Get an Amazon Echo Dot for Christmas? Discover the 3 features that revolutionized my smart home setup
Whether you were on the nice list or just decided to treat yourself, Im gifting you with three Alexa features youll be glad you tried.
NHS tech supplier probes cyberattack on internal systems
Updated: Around 2,000 GP practices use its products
Im TechRadars reviews editor here are the 5 best gadgets Ive tested all year
Im in charge of reviews here at TechRadar these are the 5 best gadgets I personally tested in 2025.
From Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to Marshall and KEF getting into the game, 2025 was a great year for soundbars
In 2025, we saw models arrive from new brands, stalwarts like Samsung and LG resting on their laurels, and a big change in the form of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. All in all, it was an interesting year for soundbars.
Its been a special year for JRPG remakes in 2025, but these 3 games really stood out
Ive played a ton of JRPG remakes in 2025, but these 3 are the absolute best.
The biggest tech trends to expect in 2026
Inescapable AI chased by a humanoid robot army, that
The DJI Osmo Action 6 can now record 8K video a major firmware upgrade is rolling out for free now
A new update is rolling out now for the DJI Osmo Action 6 that brings with it a host of improvements, including 8K.
Almost 3 years later, it's time to admit that Microsoft Copilot was a mistake
Time to pull the plug, Microsoft
DVSA's clapped-out booking system gets bot slapped as new boss rides in
: 18-year-old platform crumbles under 94M daily requests while resellers flog £62 tests for £500
Your full software kit for ditching Big Tech in 2026
Breakaway in the New Year
Xbox cant wait to get out of 2025 and start talking about the next generation
Microsofts year was one of its roughest in recent memory, with Xbox hardware stagnating and customers footing the bill for its big-money acquisitions.
I tried to build a $550 rig to beat this $379 Machenike Ryzen 7 8745HS Mini PC and I was unsuccessful
No other deal touches this Machenike AI mini PC for value - and it boasts an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS with 16GB of high-speed RAM and a 512GB M.2 SSD.
So you got a video doorbell or security camera for Christmas what should you do now?
Get the most out of your new property-protecting gift
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, December 28 (game #1434)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, December 28 (game #931)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, December 28 (game #665)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here
10 storage technologies that want to replace hard drives
From enterprise storage to cold archives, these ideas rethink how data is stored
The 34 best shows of 2025: TechRadar's top TV picks on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more
2025 has been jam-packed with top-tier TV shows here are TechRadar
2025 in iPhones: the good, the bad, and the Cosmic Orange
The iPhone 17 could be the low-key star of 2025, while Apple Intelligence is still bottom of the AI class.
24TB Seagate external hard drive drops to $279.99 perfect for huge backups and big data lakes
Save big in more ways than one with this massive 24TB external hard drive, now under $280
True Detective season 5: everything we know so far about the hit HBO Max show's return
True Detective season 5 has officially been greenlit
Im ditching true wireless earbuds for these bargain Chinese IEMs in 2026 here's why
If you think hi-fi brands have stopped caring about sound, its time to head to China that
I upgraded my old 4K TV to the gorgeous, glowing TCL C8K but there is one thing I miss
I swapped my big brand TV for one from a challenger brand and heres why I think you should too.
I'm slashing my streaming bills by 56% in 2026 here's my five-step masterplan
Five ways to cut the cost of Netflix, Disney+ and more by selectively subscribing and cutting unnecessary options.
Im an AI expert here are my top 5 secret tools that could change your life in 2026
I test AI tools for a living and these are my five favorite ChatGPT alternatives for everything from managing finances to cooking.
This £315 Core Ultra 7 PC has 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Yes, this is probably the best PC deal of 2025 (yes, even for Pros)
I tried to find a deal that
Make your AI bills disappear forever with this one AI hub
The top AI models live here.
Scammers hit Christmas cheer with fake wine and festive gift emails - here's how to stay safe
Festive season phishing campaigns intensify with believable bulk emails
Fujifilm's epic 40TB tape cartridge is here - despite what Elon Musk says, the future of offline data storage looks very bright
Fujifilm bets big on magnetic tape with 40TB LTO cartridges
How to watch Inoue vs Picasso: live stream boxing online, start time, ringwalks, fight card, PPV cost
All the ways to watch Inoue vs Picasso live streams online, including PPV options as the Monster defends his undisputed super bantamweight crown against El Rey.
How to watch The Hunting Wives online for FREE from anywhere
Want to watch The Hunting Wives for FREE from anywhere? Stream every new twist as Sophie is drawn into betrayal, hidden agendas, and a fight to prove her innocence.
Dreame's new cordless vacuum is nimble, powerful, and delivers the best edge cleaning I've seen
Put down that Crevice tool
Forget OpenVPN, WireGuard: This is the VPN protocol of the future
NordWhisper is moving towards metadata encryption and a TLS-based future
I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to invent a new winter holiday heres what they came up with
What ChatGPT and Geminis fake holidays say about how they see humanity
US punishes Chinas dominance of legacy chips with zero percent tariffs
World War Fee: President Trump previously threatened 100 percent tariffs, administration now plans something else starting in 2027
I've been a Windows user for over 15 years these are the 7 key things to check on a new gaming PC
If you just landed a new gaming PC, these are the most important things to do before you game.
What a knob! Startup shoves circular controller in tiny laptop dock to create perfect desktop companion shame you have to wait four months to get it
HubKey Pro 2 is a crowdfunded circular controller for your laptop