Author: The Tech Guy
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images When you think of saving our oceans, what comes to mind? Maybe you think about reef restoration techniques like coral transplantation, or making small consumption changes like switching from plastic straws. If you have money to dream big, perhaps you might ponder creating a big robot that roams the waters, sucking up floating trash. Environmental researchers at Texas A&M University are on a whole ‘nother level: they’re proposing massive fire tornadoes. A recent blurb on the university’s website detailed a recent paper in the journal Fuel that aimed to find the…
Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a, its newest entry in the A-series lineup. On the surface, it looks like another compelling budget-friendly Pixel: minimalist design, fresh colours, a large battery, and Google’s well-known AI features. But dig a little deeper, and the excitement quickly fades. For many buyers, the Pixel 10a may feel like a déjà vu moment – a phone that looks new but behaves very much like last year’s Pixel 9a. In fact, the similarities run so deep that a growing number of users and reviewers are asking the same question: Why upgrade at all? Despite its…
After spending years using Quick Look on my MacBook, I had grown completely accustomed to the convenience of pressing the spacebar to instantly preview files. It became second nature. Whether it was checking images, skimming documents, or confirming the contents of a folder, that single shortcut saved time and removed unnecessary steps. Switching to Windows made me realize just how much I relied on that feature, because its absence stuck with me. I found myself missing that effortless workflow and decided to search for an alternative that could replicate the same experience on my Windows laptop. Fortunately, the hunt paid…
There’s still an appeal to live TV, despite all the other entertainment options on the internet. Some kinds of content remain exclusive to live channels, particularly sports, and when it isn’t exclusive, there can be a small joy at discovering something new by accident, or realizing that you’re witnessing something major alongside millions of other people. More rarely, it’s nice to have a non-stop stream of background entertainment, whether it’s The Joy of Painting or a Shaw Brothers marathon. YouTube TV is considered the king of live TV services in the US, and I actually did enjoy it to a…
On the Feb 12, 2026 USSF-87 launch, one of Vulcan’s four Northrop Grumman GEM 63XL solid rocket boosters (SRBs) suffered a nozzle burn-through (visible fiery plume ~20–30 seconds after liftoff). This is the second identical anomaly (first occurred on Vulcan’s second flight in Oct 2024).The mission still succeeded (core stage compensated), but ULA and Northrop Grumman have launched a full root cause investigation, including debris recovery from the ocean. The Space Force is involved. Is ULA Vulcan Grounded?Yes, effectively grounded for now.ULA has stated they will not fly the next Vulcan mission until the root cause is identified and corrective…
Ever since OpenAI acquired ex-Apple chief designer Jony Ive’s design startup, rumors have been rampant about what kind of product the collaboration will yield. Clearly, it would have to be some sort of hardware piece – a first for OpenAI. At first, insiders hinted at an AI pen, then the clues shifted things towards something simpler – AI earbuds. Now insiders familiar with the matter claim that there are three hardware products in the pipeline – a wearable pin-like device, smart glasses and a smart speaker. The latter might just be first out the door. Apparently, a team of over…
As AI companies and startups push their way into the web browser market, the world’s biggest browser, Google Chrome, is rolling out a handful of new features. The company on Thursday announced the official launch of a trio of options, including Split View, PDF annotations, and a Save to Google Drive feature, designed to more deeply integrate Chrome with one of Google’s other online services. While these particular additions aren’t focused on AI, Google already integrated its Gemini AI assistant into Chrome. The move was made in response to the increased competition from AI providers like OpenAI and Perplexity, which…
A wounded England and a galvanized Ireland face off at Twickenham this Saturday in what looks like a second-place decider – possibly more if France slip up somewhere down the line. Andy Farrell’s men had entered the Six Nations as title hopefuls, a tag that latched onto Steve Borthwick’s group when Ireland were annihilated in their opener… only for England to be shredded by an out-of-sorts Scotland.More than any other fixture, this is the one both teams must win in order for their respective campaigns not to be written off as a complete failure. The line really is that fine.…
For the first time in more than 150 years, giant tortoises are returning to the wild on Floreana Island in the Galápagos — guided by NASA satellite data that helps scientists discover where the animals can find food, water, and nesting habitat. The effort, a collaboration between the Galápagos National Park Directorate and Galápagos Conservancy, marks a key milestone in restoring tortoise populations to one of the most ecologically distinctive archipelagos on Earth. On Floreana Island, tortoises disappeared in the mid-1800s after heavy hunting by whalers and the introduction of new predators like pigs and rats, which consumed tortoise eggs…
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. It’s at times like this when I wish I could review TV via TechRadar’s YouTube channel, as I’m struggling to form words after binging Paradise season 2. What would actually convey my thoughts is a series of stunned noises and facial expressions, perfectly communicating how my mind has happily turned into post-apocalyptic soup.Last year, season 1 became one of Hulu and Disney+’s most-watched TV shows during its first few…