7 new horror movies on Netflix, Paramount+, Shudder, and more in August 2026 August is packed full of great horror movies — here are seven recommendations to keep you entertained this month. TechRadar · Jul 31
Exclusive: 'We...ask the impossible of these guys, and they figure it out': I saw inside Beats' labs to see how 12 years with Apple changed the company — and why 'the testing, the tuning, the science behind the fit and the sound' is the hidden secret Twelve years after Apple acquired Beats, TechRadar was granted exclusive access to the company's Culver City headquarters and engineering labs to discover how the iconic audio brand has preserved its cultural identity while becoming one of Apple's most impressive hardware organizations. TechRadar · Jul 31
I stopped using ChatGPT Voice like a smart speaker — and it became far more useful 5 practical ChatGPT Voice tips to get the most out of every conversation TechRadar · Jul 31
What is the release date for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 7? Is House of the Dragon season 3's next episode finally going to show us the much-anticipated Battle of Tumbleton? TechRadar · Jul 31
Magic: The Gathering’s most controversial change is coming to Dungeons & Dragons — starting with its first official World of Warcraft expansion Universes Beyond is perfect for Dungeons & Dragons, and it's starting with World of Warcraft. TechRadar · Jul 31
Apple and Google are hosting hundreds of dangerous VPN links — here is why your device is at risk TechRadar data has uncovered how VPN listings on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store are, in some cases, hiding links that could put users at risk. TechRadar · Jul 31
I'm incredibly excited for The Witcher 4 - but CD Projekt Red needs to avoid the same performance issues The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 once had The Witcher 4 is my most anticipated RPG, but I hope CDPR has learned its lesson from Cyberpunk 2077's launch and prioritizes optimization over a massive world. TechRadar · Jul 31
First your age, next your identity: Inside the 'hack' that broke the EU age verification app's privacy promises The security expert who 'hacked' the EU age verification continues to say that the "concept cannot work" — no matter the tech. If lawmakers keep going through, he fears that "the next step will be proving who you are." TechRadar · Jul 31
'8K Blu-ray would be a technical feat in search of a problem to solve’: I talked to the Blu-ray Disc Association, player manufacturers and TV makers about what comes after 4K Blu-ray, and the future of physical media I dug into the future of physical movie collecting with the people behind the technology. TechRadar · Jul 31
'C-suite executives need to upskill themselves to really understand the threats': AI is becoming a tool for attackers and defenders, but true resilience requires a constantly changing strategy, says former GCHQ intelligence expert The only choice for businesses it to adapt and respond, and that means using an evolving resilience strategy. TechRadar · Jul 31
7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (July 31) With three terrific new movies and four absorbing TV shows to choose from, this week's streaming round-up is a doozy. TechRadar · Jul 31
Lioness season 3 is Taylor Sheridan's most scathing, brutal, and AI-wary outing yet — but the new Paramount+ series is still making sure that the Yellowstone creator is the action hero of the hour Lioness season 3 is pushing Joe to more vulnerable and brutal limits than she's ever had to endure — but somehow, Taylor Sheridan himself feels like the biggest star of the bunch. TechRadar · Jul 31
TechRadar's first crossword is here — puzzle #1, Friday, July 31 Had a long day or want to get your brain kick-started first thing in the morning? Try your hand at TechRadar's first crossword puzzle. TechRadar · Jul 31
Why traditional security checks are failing in the age of AI-driven fraud As AI supercharges fraud with deepfakes and synthetic identities, continuous, layered defenses are now essential. TechRadar · Jul 31
TechRadar · Jul 31 The surge in AI-driven fraud requires coordinated global defense AI has enabled an 8,000% fraud surge, and a global networked response is our best bet to stop it.
TechRadar · Jul 31 I can't believe it's taken LinkedIn so long to push back against AI slop — but will its changes really stop all the cringey updates? LinkedIn is testing a "seems like AI slop" feature, and I couldn't be happier.
TechRadar · Jul 31 I swapped my iPhone for the distraction-free Balance Phone to curb my social media habit, and it wasn't quite the digital detox I expected I spent a week with the distraction-free Balance Phone, but it left me feeling conflicted about blanket social media bans.
TechRadar · Jul 31 Air stylers are being sold as a one-size-fits-all solution for 'healthy curls' — but that's just not accurate, says major haircare brand founder Exclusive: 'For any company to say this is for every single woman, it's simply not true.'
TechRadar · Jul 31 Disney+ just lost 4K and all HDR support in parts of Europe, so you have to ask what the point of a Premium subscription is — and this is exactly why physical media is on the rise Disney+ has stopped streaming in 4K and HDR to some European subscribers, most likely because of a streaming patent dispute. Premium customers are going to be very unhappy, but there's no word on compensation yet.
TechRadar · Jul 31 'It can be a win-win situation': Xero explains why giving businesses more control over their finances might actually be the key to AI success As AI plays an increasingly vital role in business, Xero wants to help add control and peace of mind for workers everywhere.
TechRadar · Jul 31 First drones, now robot vacuums — the US government's ban on foreign robots is confirmed to include many of the best robovacs and robot lawn mowers on the market, and brands may have been caught off-guard The FCC has confirmed that the US ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices includes robot vacuums and similar bots
TechRadar · Jul 31 I asked, you answered: here’s whether you think the Nintendo Switch 2 is a hit or a flop, plus thoughts from industry insiders I polled our audience on the success of the Nintendo Switch 2 just over a year from launch.
TechRadar · Jul 31 Beyond Tokenmaxxing: the rising token tax on enterprise AI For years, LLM providers have spent billions of dollars building and training increasingly powerful models.
TechRadar · Jul 31 The real fight in agentic commerce isn't autonomy. It's authorization The capability for AI agents to complete purchases has existed for some time. What has been missing is the infrastructure that enables businesses and consumers to trust those transactions.
TechRadar · Jul 31 Why the UK’s quantum procurement strategy matters more than the £2bn headline The UK’s quantum procurement strategy could prove far more significant than the £2 billion investment itself.