I’m a diehard Firefox user — and its new ad blocker rolling out on iOS could finally let me switch from Safari Firefox’s iOS app now has a built-in ad blocker to protect your browsing privacy. TechRadar · Aug 17
Meta might be on the hook for $1.4 trillion if it loses a landmark lawsuit and that would truly mark the end of social media as we know it Meta and Mark Zuckerberg are about to face their toughest trial yet. How the huge State AG's lawsuit could force Meta to make some difficult decisions. TechRadar · Aug 17
German defense giant tests moving truck launcher carrying 18 kamikaze drones Rheinmetall tested a truck-mounted launcher carrying 18 FV-014 drones, demonstrating swarm capability, armour penetration, and long-range flight during live trials. TechRadar · Aug 17
Power on... Marvel's new X-Men movie cast reveal at D23 Expo 2026 — and why it proves leak culture is broken With the official cast reveal for its new X-Men movie, Marvel exposed the legitimacy of numerous self-proclaimed insiders. TechRadar · Aug 17
Russian websites could soon be easy pickings for hackers as security certificates expire — banks, emails, and government systems all potentially at risk Russia's websites lost their trusted certificates, and the fix Moscow is offering asks users to install a state root that can vouch for any site on the internet. TechRadar · Aug 17
Ukrainian drone that smashed TU-95 bomber is based on a smuggled UAV China refused to sell A Russian TU-95 bomber destroyed on the tarmac was taken out by a Ukrainian drone developed from smuggled Chinese UAV technology. TechRadar · Aug 17
The Steam Frame is ‘just around the corner’ but the Steam Machine has already killed my interest — only Half-Life could save it now I’m TechRadar’s biggest VR champion, and I don’t care if the Steam Frame is ‘just around the corner.’ TechRadar · Aug 17
The creators of Lanterns knew that episode 1's big plot twist would be the 'most controversial idea we had' for the new HBO Max show — and they didn't expect DC Studios to agree to it The creative minds behind the DC Universe TV show unpack that huge plot twist in its premiere. TechRadar · Aug 17
I asked 2 Crunchyroll anime voice actors for their behind-the-scenes secrets from a recording 'day in the life' — and one detail hugely surprised me Have you ever wanted to know more about the typical day in the life of an anime voice artist? I spoke to two stars of Crunchyroll's BLACK TORCH to get all the details. TechRadar · Aug 17
‘Being heard and accepted, even by a machine, can be meaningful’ — I asked a therapist if other countries should restrict AI companions like China China is cracking down on emotionally dependent relationships with AI. Should the rest of the world do the same? TechRadar · Aug 17
I spent two weeks with the Motorola Razr 2026, and while it's still the best mid-range flip phone, it left me wanting more Motorola’s latest ‘affordable’ flip phone wants to dominate the clamshell space, but does it do enough to fight off Samsung? TechRadar · Aug 17
Forget Facebook Marketplace — IKEA's new tool for buying and selling second-hand furniture will launch in the UK 'later this year' IKEA is launching a second-hand marketplace for buying and selling its products in the UK later this year. Here's what we know about its rival to Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and eBay. TechRadar · Aug 17
Ransomware gang crashes own attack — with no-one to blame but themselves In a new attack, Akira disables EDR tools, but kills the encryptor, as well, as researchers still warn of a worrying practice. TechRadar · Aug 17
Proton VPN usage spikes in Oman amid suspected TikTok block Proton VPN Free has seen a 600% surge in Omani sign-ups as users scramble to bypass a suspected nationwide ban on TikTok. Here is everything we know so far. TechRadar · Aug 17
TechRadar · Aug 17 From a moving Pixar Lamp to a mini animatronic from the Tiki Room, Disney Store just dropped special edition D23 reveals Disney Store has brought some of D23 2026's coolest limited-edition collectibles online, including a moving Pixar Lamp and a José animatronic from the Enchanted Tiki Room.
TechRadar · Aug 17 What is the release date for Ted Lasso season 4 episode 3 on Apple TV? Here's when you'll be able to stream the next episode of Ted Lasso's fourth season.
TechRadar · Aug 17 ‘Once the right balance between cloud and local AI is found, organisations will find the sweet spot between cost, performance and security’: The future of AI strategy and how businesses can get the best results Token costs, trust, and security all shape an AI strategy
TechRadar · Aug 17 Apple Fitness+ could be getting Peloton-style live workouts — just as Spotify makes its own big push into fitness Is Apple Fitness+ about to get its own live workouts? This new job listing points to an upcoming upgrade.
TechRadar · Aug 17 TP-Link BE6300 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Range Extender (RE403BE): a fast and easy-to-use device for boosting your Wi-Fi range The TP-Link BE6300 is a great Wi-Fi 7 extender that can boost your home network's coverage without costing you a fortune. However, some of the compromises made to keep the price down might be too much for power users, such as gamers.
TechRadar · Aug 17 MacOS users warned to beware screen-sharing bug which can turn Macs into cryptomining slaves Apple patched a critical-severity flaw in Screen Sharing which allowed crooks unabated access to vulnerable devices.
TechRadar · Aug 17 PC gamers are asking 'what's next?' as RAM crisis sparks further rumors of GPU price hikes, and gaming monitors could get more expensive Graphics card maker warns that GPUs are due 'substantial' price hikes, and I'd buy now rather than wait — the same might be true of gaming monitors.
TechRadar · Aug 17 I gave ChatGPT my Google Drive ‘digital junk drawer’ — it dug up things I’d forgotten about years ago ChatGPT can now treat your Google Drive as part of its library, unlocking huge potential for organizing your digital mess.
TechRadar · Aug 17 What is the release date for Outer Banks season 5 on Netflix? It stings, but the final ever episodes of the teen action drama are here — so, when does Outer Banks season 5 arrive on Netflix?
TechRadar · Aug 17 'I honestly thought Highguard looked pretty good' — Gears of War creator laments internet culture in which it's 'cool to hate' new games The creator of Gears of War has taken to social media to post about the negative culture surrounding new live-service games.
TechRadar · Aug 17 AI is changing security testing, but not all vulnerabilities are created equal AI is transforming vulnerability detection, yet expert-led hardware security testing remains indispensable.