Author: The Tech Guy
I genuinely pity people coming into the home theater space in 2026. While the technology is better than ever, there’s such a baffling number of terms and standards — and products associated with them — that it can be hard to know where to begin. Perhaps it’s no wonder that some people might just wander into a store and walk out with the largest TV they can afford. When it comes to speaker connections, there are several predominant connection types available: ARC, eARC, optical, 3.5mm, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. I’m going to explain why in the majority of situations, you should…
Liu Zhankun/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images While many world governments seem happy to let untested AI chatbots interact with vulnerable populations, China looks to be moving in another direction. Recently proposed regulations from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) have encouraged a firm hand when it comes to “human-like interactive AI services,” according to CNBC, which translated the document. It’s currently in a “draft for public comment,” and the implementation date is yet to be determined. Yet if it passes into law, the crackdown would be rigorous, building on generative AI regulations targeting misinformation and internet hygiene from earlier…
The OnePlus Nord 5 was released in July, so you wouldn’t necessarily expect its successor to show up anytime soon, but you might be wrong in making that assumption. That’s because the Nord 6 has already been certified for sale by SIRIM in Malaysia, the GCF, and TDRA in the UAE. These certifications are a normal step in the development process, but usually occur within a few weeks, or a couple or so months, before a phone is actually unveiled. That makes us think the Nord 6 might arrive earlier in the year than its predecessor. Unfortunately, no specs for…
In August of 2025, Apple TV+ raised its subscription price from $9.99/month to $12.99/month (the yearly price of $99.99, which works out to a little over $8/month, remained the same). With so many streaming services out there, it’s understandable if people looked at that and decided to forego their memberships, or maybe never to start one. But Apple TV+ is quietly becoming one of the best streaming services around, slowly replacing HBO as the home of prestige TV. Its growing library of content more than justifies the price. And I’m not just talking about breakout hits like Ted Lasso, Severance,…
I’m a big fan of Dyson vacuum cleaners. They’re nimble, powerful, and they consistently push boundaries when it comes to innovation. However, the one area where they consistently seem to fall down is comfort.The most recent flagship vacuums are some of the heaviest cordless stick models on the market. And while the older and less tech-packed Dyson options might be lighter, there’s nothing in the way of shaping or padding around the handle, which might boost user comfort.I had a chance to sit down with Dyson engineer Steph Parker to pick her brains about how the company designs its vacuums…
Team members working with NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover created this “postcard” by commanding the rover to take images at two times of day on Nov. 18, 2025, spanning periods that occurred on both the 4,722nd and 4,723rd Martian days, or sols, of the mission. The panoramas were captured at 4:15 p.m. on Sol 4,722 and 8:20 a.m. on Sol 4,723 (both at local Mars time), then merged together. Color was later added for an artistic interpretation of the scene with blue representing the morning panorama and yellow representing the afternoon one. The resulting “postcard” is similar to ones the rover…
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. Asus RP-AX58: One minute reviewAsus RP-AX58: SpecificationsWi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi Speed: 3.0GbpsPorts: 1x Gigabit EthernetAntennae: 2 (internal)Dimensions: 150 x72 x 87mmWe liked the RP-BE58 range extender from Asus, which provides dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with good performance at a competitive price. However, most people are still using older PCs and mobile devices that don’t support Wi-Fi 7 yet.There are also many brand-new PCs and laptops now available that don’t have Wi-Fi…
According to the latest report out of Korea, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25 in San Francisco before releasing the trio in March. The Galaxy S26 will come with a 4,300 mAh battery (300 mAh bigger than its predecessor’s), while the Galaxy S26+ will support “3x zoom HDR shooting”, and the S26 Ultra will have a previously rumored electronically controllable “privacy display” feature to keep prying eyes away from it. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to be using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC globally, while the other two models will also use the…
Waking up, hopping out of the bed, and stumbling to the kitchen for a cup of coffee: It’s an everyday routine most people don’t think twice about.But for children with spinal muscular atrophy, simply propping themselves up in bed is an everyday struggle. The inherited disease is caused by mutations in the SMN1 gene. Without a working copy of the gene, motor neurons—cells that control muscles—rapidly wither.Symptoms occur early in life. In the most severe cases, six-month-old babies can’t sit up without help. Others struggle to crawl or walk. The disease doesn’t affect learning and other cognitive abilities. Babies with…
Let’s be honest; January is usually a bit of a graveyard when it comes to big ambitions. We start the month promising to run marathons, learn Mandarin and finally understand how mortgages work, but most of that energy usually fizzles out by the time the first Monday back at work hits. I’ve found the most effective way to actually sticking to a resolution is to stop relying on pure willpower and start using apps that lower the barrier to entry. These five apps aren’t going to get the hard work done for you, but they are excellent at making the…