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Don't rely on remote access—it's Home Assistant's biggest crutch
<p>For many of us, having remote access to our smart homes over the internet is non-negotiable. But is this really necessary? And more to the point, is there anything to be gained from not doing so?</p>
I tested the new Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED TV, and it’s good overall for the money but bested by budget mini-LED TV competition
The Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (2025) has decent picture quality and Alexa+, but comes up short against its competition when it comes to performance and features.
The Galaxy S26 may be coming, but it's actually a fantastic time to consider picking up a Galaxy S25 series device
Waiting for the Galaxy S26? There are still excellent deals on the Galaxy S25 series that are well worth considering this week.
I'm surprised by these laptop deals in Best Buy's winter sale — here are the 9 best offers I'd buy with prices starting at $119
The Best Buy winter sale ends tomorrow, so I've picked out nine of the best laptop deals that are worth checking out if you're shopping for a new device this weekend.
I replaced my Windows workflow with Linux Mint and it was easier than I imagined
Linux Mint has a reputation for being the distro most enthusiasts recommend to Windows users who want to try Linux. After trying Pop!_OS for a week, my next project was using Linux Mint for work, entertainment, and everything in between. After two weeks of daily driving Mint, I now understand why everyone recommends it as a Windows replacement.
Anker Prime Docking Station (DL7400) review: So many ports yet it's still missing one
If you’re in the market for a new USB-C hub, then Anker’s Prime Docking Station is a solid choice. Out of all the docks I’ve tested, this has to be one of my favorites. Here’s everything that I love (and the two things I dislike) with Anker’s latest USB-C hub.
Forget lasers and missiles, China wants to kill drones using a common tech households use everyday in kitchens all around the world — invisible microwave weapons can fry electronics but still require line-of-sight and proximity
China wants to counter drone swarms using high power microwave weapons similar in principle to household ovens but scaled for military air defense roles.
Can't wait for Celebrity Traitors UK season 2? The cast of Agatha Christie's Seven Dials on Netflix is '100%' game to compete — but think it would be 'the worst two weeks of our life'
We've got The Traitors UK season 4 and Agatha Christie's Seven Dials on the go at once this week – but two of the Netflix cast would 'love' to appear on Celebrity Traitors UK season 2.
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories like Apple losing to Google, and Meta giving up on VR
The biggest tech news stories from Meta, Amazon, Apple, and more for January 17, 2026.
Man United vs Man City Free Streams: How to Watch Manchester Derby online as Michael Carrick takes charge of his opening game
We'll show you how to watch Man United vs Man City live streams from anywhere as Michael Carrick takes charge for the first time since replacing Ruben Amorim.
A 3D printed drone is probably the world's fastest DIY plane ever, quicker than even the legendary P38 Lightning — but at 408mph, it has some way to go to catch up with the 575mph TU-95
A fully 3D printed drone reaches 408mph and retakes the Guinness World Record for fastest quadcopter ever flown by a DIY team.
Data sovereignty: an existential issue for nations and enterprises
As data sovereignty becomes a board-level priority, how can enterprises contain their risk.
Got a new Apple Watch? Here are 3 hidden features you're probably not using (but should be)
3 secret Apple Watch features you probably didn't know about, from Nightstand Mode to offline navigation.
‘People love the unexpected’ — Disney on 25 years of Lego Star Wars, Smart Play, and why it's just getting started
TechRadar caught up with Divya Dalal, VP of Global Hardlines at Disney Consumer Products, to discuss 25 years of Lego Star Wars and the launch of Smart Play.
IKEA's $10 speaker reminded me of my first Bluetooth audio love — and yes, it still makes beautiful music
Remember the Jawbone Jambox? It was an iconic Bluetooth speaker 15 years ago, and probably influenced many of the modern portable speakers, like IKEA's Kallsup.
'ReRAM is the replacement for (NAND) flash': $170 billion US tech company backs tiny startup in race to find the holy Grail of universal memory
Weebit’s ReRAM shows higher speed, density, and reliability than flash memory, gaining backing from TI and industry-wide attention.
4 Home Assistant blueprints that saved me hours of effort
<p>Creating automations in Home Assistant can be a long and time-consuming process. You don't have to reinvent the wheel, however. There are some useful blueprints that you can use to create complex automations in next to no time.</p>
I played the Nintendo DS game threatening Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Metacritic ranking — here’s how it went
I played the Disney game threatening Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s top Metacritic ranking — is it actually good?
This crime procedural has a perfect 100% score: 3 Prime Video shows to binge this weekend (Jan 16-18)
Another weekend arrives, and lucky for us, so does another opportunity for a cozy binge with some of the best shows Amazon Prime Video has to offer—two of which I’ve seen and did not regret watching. My top recommendation, though, is the first thing I’ll be diving into this weekend, right along with you. It’s hard for voracious consumers like me to avoid shows that
Your ChatGPT is about to get ads — here's what you need to know and how to opt out
After countless rumors, OpenAI has confirmed that ads are coming to ChatGPT and they'll be a part of conversations. Here's how they will work and how you can opt out.