Author: The Tech Guy
The adoption rate of AI tools has skyrocketed in the programming world, enabling coders to generate vast amounts of code with simple text prompts. Earlier this year, Google found that 90 percent of software developers across the industry are using AI tools on the job, up from a mere 14 percent last year. But all that convenience has come with some glaring drawbacks. The tools have repeatedly been found to be unreliable and inaccurate, which can lead to mistakes falling through the cracks and even forcing some programmers to put in long hours to identify and correct them. Adding to…
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker: one-minute reviewWith the Ninja name comes an expectation of quality. From air fryers and coffee machines to blenders and ice cream makers, Ninja kitchen appliances are among the most popular on the market – with several of their products topping our buying guides lists. The Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker MC1101UK offers the level of quality you’d expect while combining the power of multiple appliances into one compact…
Xiaomi’s 2025 was filled with great products across a wide range of categories. Gone are the days when the brand was playing catch-up to the likes of Apple and Samsung, as Xiaomi proved it is forging its own path across more than just smartphones. Xiaomi is one of the fastest-growing EV brands in China, and the success of its very first vehicle – the SU7 is shaping up to be an even bigger hit. But smartphones are still Xiaomi’s bread and butter, so let’s kick off the list with one of our favourite devices of the year. Winner: Xiaomi 15…
China has built a prototype EUV (extreme ultraviolent) lithography machine in a high-security laboratory in Shenzhen. They had a semiconductor Manhattan Project”. The prototype was completed in early 2025 and is now undergoing testing. It occupies nearly an entire factory floor and was assembled using reverse-engineered components. Ramp-up timeline Functional for chip production around 2028.More realistic full mass-production capability is around 2030 or later.In 2030, ASML/TSMC are expected to be on high-NA EUV or next-gen nodes. China will be about 1–2 generations behind initially. Competitiveness assessmentSignificant milestone — China has overcome initial barriers faster than many Western analysts predicted, showing…
Verdict The PIXMA TS7150i is that rarest of things; a Canon inkjet multifunction that we don’t particularly like. While there’s not much wrong with its print quality, and the automatic document feeder on top is certainly handy, it’s not much of an improvement on cheaper models in the range. Unfortunately, it also comes with high running costs. For all but the lightest of use, the Canon PIXMA TS7550i is probably a multifunction to avoid. Fairly good set of features Excellent print and scan quality Not particularly quick Very expensive to run Squirrel Widget Key Features Review Price: £85 A three-in-one…
The default settings on your Samsung phone are good enough to get you started, but not ideal if you want to make the most of it. Inside that boring-looking Settings menu, there are several useful settings and tweaks that most people overlook. Changing the right settings can unlock smoother performance, better notifications, and controls that make your life easier. Personally, I regret not discovering some of these settings earlier, but now that I have, I can’t recommend them enough. Enabling notification categories Fine-tune app alerts the right way Most apps these days let you set notification preferences, but they’re usually…
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityWe’re coming to the end of the year, and we’ve already seen the first next-generation flagship Android phones launching around the world. These phones give us a rough idea of what to expect from the industry next year — more performance and bigger batteries being two of the earlier trends.Never mind expectations, though. What do I actually want from smartphones next year? From bigger batteries in all markets to iPhone-rivaling video quality, here’s what I’m wishing for in 2026. What’s your wish for Android phones in 2026?44 votesBigger batteries in more markets50%Video quality that rivals iPhones11%Snapdragon…
For most, getting into a car is a task that can be done without assistance. Yet for those whose destination is the Moon, the process of getting inside and secured – in this case, in NASA’s Orion spacecraft – requires help. That’s the role of the Artemis closeout crew. Trained to support Artemis II and future Moon missions, the five closeout crew members will be the last people to see NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen before their lunar journey. The Artemis II closeout team consists of a lead,…
A new report from VideoCardz, citing Board Channels sources, says Intel is preparing a Core Ultra 200K Plus refresh for its Arrow Lake desktop lineup. The hook? Better specs without a higher price tag. None of this is official yet, so treat it as a snapshot of what Intel could be planning. Still, if you’re timing a build, the rumored mix of added Efficiency cores, faster rated memory support, and platform continuity is exactly the kind of update that can change when you buy. The spec bump is aimed at midrange According to the leak, the biggest changes land in…
I’m sure most of you remember the time when cable TV’s dominance was unquestioned, even if you were just a kid at the time. In the US, you grew up on channels like MTV, the Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. You might’ve stuck with those for a while, but gradually, you began watching channels like HBO, Discovery, and CNN. There was life outside the cable monoculture — but you could count on most people being familiar with Seinfeld or Spongebob Squarepants. That finally fractured in the 2010s with the rise of streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, which let people pay…