Author: The Tech Guy
This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy that can, along with other types of solar eruptions, can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts. The flare pictured was classified as an X4.2 flare. X-class denotes the most intense flares, while the number provides more information about its strength. SDO measures the Sun’s properties and solar activity to help us better understand the Sun’s magnetic changes. By studying flares and how they affect…
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 finally here; after a tumultuous few years of will-they-won’t-they development, Edmund McMillen (The Binding of Isaac’s creator) and his frequent collaborator Tyler Glaiel (for The End is Nigh and Aether) are finally ready to share their latest creation – Mewgenics.Review infoPlatform reviewed: PC and Steam DeckAvailable on: PC via. SteamRelease date: February 10, 2026Mewgenics is a game that does exactly what it says on the tin – its…
You drag a folder from one spot to another, expecting an instant handoff. Instead, File Explorer stalls on “Calculating…”, the progress bar nowhere in sight, leaving you to wonder whether the system has locked up. It’s a familiar irritation — and one that can surface even when you’re moving a modest amount of data. The truth is, File Explorer isn’t actually stuck; it stems from a deliberate design choice in how Windows stages file operations before they begin. Understanding that decision not only explains the lag but also finds ways to copy files faster on Windows by working around these…
Ever since Trump Mobile announced the T1 Phone, many of us were left wondering whether it’s going to happen at all. The T1 Phone is still wrapped in mystery, and it’s constantly getting delayed. However, The Verge managed to speak to two executives at the company – Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas, who gave some extra details of the future device. First of all, the T1 Phone isn’t dead. It’s just that Trump Mobile is going through some hurdles, and as a result, the handset’s release is constantly getting delayed. Some last minute changes to the design and hardware are…
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP via Getty Images The US government has found a frighteningly efficient way to keep tabs on citizens who criticize the government: just demand their personal data from Google. According to recent reporting from the Washington Post, a 67-year-old retiree sent a polite email to an attorney for the Department of Homeland Security urging mercy for an asylum seeker facing deportation to Afghanistan. The man, identified only as Jon, had read about the Afghani native’s case, and his fear that he would be persecuted should he ever return to his…
Forget fancier object detection or the ability to mow patterns into lawns. When it comes to robot lawn mowers, there are two requirements: the ability to move through your garden, and the simplest setup possible. They’re the two features that Segway has managed to nail in its new line-up, impressively even with its entry-level Navimow i2 AWD, which costs just £799. All-wheel drive isn’t just for tough terrain As you may have guessed from the product name, the Navimow i2 AWD has all-wheel drive. It sounds like the kind of technology that you’d expect on high-end models, built for steep…
C. Scott Brown / Android AuthoritySamsung is the most popular Android smartphone maker globally, but my biggest problem with the company is that its flagship phones receive few hardware upgrades compared to rivals. Don’t believe me? The Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus have new processors, but offer the same charging and camera specs as the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus. Even the Galaxy S25 Ultra merely offers a new processor, ultrawide camera, and Gorilla Glass, but sticks with the same battery and charging tech as its predecessors.This can be frustrating for Samsung fans and general smartphone consumers, especially as manufacturers…
There is accelerated funding for the F-47 (aka Next Generation Air Dominance or the NGAD). The F-47 is the first sixth-generation air superiority fighter, developed by Boeing under the NGAD program to replace the aging F-22 Raptor fleet. It has superior stealth to the F22 and F35. It have speeds exceeding Mach 2 and a longer unrefueled combat radius over 1,000 nautical miles for Pacific operations. It will have advanced AI-driven sensor fusion, electronic warfare capabilities, and the ability to command 4-8 fighter-sized drone wingmen (CCAs) for missions like jamming, decoying, or extending sensor range. The aircraft features a tailless,…
Meta is taking a surprising turn in the world of social apps: it’s testing a standalone version of Vibes, a feature that lets users create and discover AI-generated short videos, and giving it its own dedicated home outside the broader Meta AI app. The move, first reported by TechCrunch, reflects Meta’s belief that AI-created video content might be compelling enough to warrant its own space on your phone. Meta Originally launched in September 2025 inside the Meta AI experience, Vibes lets people generate or remix short vertical clips using AI tools, then browse a feed populated entirely by synthetic videos.…
Windows 11 has a funny way of feeling both polished and weirdly hesitant at the same time. I noticed it most when I was moving fast through menus. I would right-click a file or an option, and my brain would already be on the next click, but Windows would pause, as if it were reading my mind and double-checking my intent. The delay is subtle, but it’s constant, and over time it makes File Explorer, the Start Menu, and even older app menus feel heavier than they need to be. The fix, for me, came down to a single registry…