Author: The Tech Guy
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. Norton has long been a household name for antivirus software, yet despite launching its first VPN, Norton WiFi Privacy, in 2017, it’s never achieved the same pedigree status in the space. Its original iteration, Norton Secure VPN, offered little to shout about, though a recent revamp seems to have set the service on a much more promising path.Although not yet rivaling the likes of NordVPN, Norton VPN offers surprisingly…
Among the myriad of announcements at MWC 2026, HMD announced its plans to bring modern smartphone features to its feature phone lineup in the coming months. HMD wants to expand digital access to under-connected users worldwide through a set of features and services, including a digital wallet, an AI assistant and video calling. These services are set to launch throughout 2026, with key markets like India being the starting point. HMD’s digital wallet will deliver secure remittances for receiving, storing and cashing out funds through local payment systems. The service is set to debut in India in the first half…
Few cancer treatments are as ferocious as CAR T cell therapy.Often derived from a patient’s own immune cells, CAR T cells are genetically modified to hunt down and destroy cancer cells. The FDA has approved treatments for deadly blood cancers, and treatments tackling autoimmune diseases and preventing tissue scarring in the heart and kidneys have shown promise.Yet CAR T has struggled against solid tumors. Over 85 percent of cancers fall into this category. Solid tumors have an arsenal of sneaky tactics to evade or deactivate CAR T cells, eventually undermining the treatment.This month, a Columbia University team broke through one…
Whether you prefer to listen to your favourite tracks or to podcasts on your commute, these noise-cancelling earbuds are for you. There are tons of earbuds out there, but if you want the best of the best in terms of features, comfort and more, then the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are a strong pick. With a slick design and a $30 gift card thrown in for good measure, these cutting-edge Buds 4 Pro are now worth even more of your time at $249.99. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro now come with a free $30 Amazon gift card, making…
Summary Apple announced its latest budget phone, the iPhone 17e, yesterday. In a rare move for Apple, the phone bumps up the storage while keeping the price the same, starting at $599 for 256 GB. Compared to the competition, the iPhone 17e offers incredible performance and competive storage, but the display tech lags behind. Yesterday, Apple announced the latest entry into its budget phone lineup: the iPhone 17e. The device has a familiar (and dated) look, but there are actually some very compelling surprises here. Introducing the iPhone 17e Inner strength Visually, there’s nothing really distinct about the iPhone 17e…
This offer is available directly from Amazon. It’s a 50% “limited time deal”. We’re not sure how long the offer will stay active, so you might want to act quickly. If you’re looking for a smart TV device that won’t break the bank, Amazon offers some of the best bang per buck in this category. For example, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is only $19.99 right now, and it is a very capable little gadget. In fact, most people won’t need anything better.As the name suggests, you’re getting 4K support. Whether you have a 4K TV or not, it’s…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech As it fights a growing stack of user safety and wrongful death lawsuits, OpenAI says it will introduce a “trusted contact feature” in ChatGPT that will alert a chatbot user’s designated loved one in the event of a possible mental health crisis. OpenAI announced the new feature last week in a blog post, billed as an “update on our mental health-related work.” It said it’s “working closely” with its Council on Well-Being and AI and Global Physicians Network — two internally-regulated groups of…
Warframe is officially coming to the upcoming Switch 2 this March, arriving alongside one of the largest free updates the game has received in years. The announcement follows the studio’s latest development stream, where the team outlined new missions, systems, and cross-platform improvements designed to expand the long-running action RPG for a new generation of players. The big move The arrival of Warframe on Switch 2 marks a major step forward in the game’s near-decade evolution. The new hardware will finally allow the title to run with significantly improved performance, higher visual fidelity, and faster load times. For a game…
Take a breath, stop spiraling. You’re not crazy, you’re just stressed. And honestly, that’s okay. If you felt immediately triggered reading these words, you’re probably also sick of ChatGPT constantly talking to you as if you’re in some sort of crisis and need delicate handling. Now, things may be improving. OpenAI says its new model, GPT-5.3 Instant, will reduce the “cringe” and other “preachy disclaimers.” According to the model’s release notes, the GPT-5.3 update will focus on the user experience, including things like tone, relevance, and conversational flow — areas that may not show up in benchmarks, but can make…
A well-plated breakfast deserves a quick iPhone photo shoot, doesn’t it? Sure, but your culinary masterpiece could lose all its gusto when you look back at your camera roll to see a blur on the corner of your avocado toast. There’s a lot of fine-tuning you can do within your settings to snap the perfect picture, but there’s one thing software can’t combat: grime on the lens. We take our phones everywhere, and it’s normal to get fingerprints, face oil, and even dirt or food smudged on the camera lens. When you’re in a hurry to grab a picture, you…