Google Search changes forever, Gemini gets HUGE upgrades, and what this all means for iPhone 18

Apple finally did it — with the iPhone Duo, the tech giant has entered the foldables ring; but did it do so with a splash or a gentle ripple? Meanwhile, the AirPods 5 are looking more and more like AirPods Pro but at half the price, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are listening to everything you say, and the iPhone 18 Pro is ready to let the light in with its new variable aperture cameras.Join hosts Josephine Watson and Hamish Hector as well as Axel Metz and Matt Evans to hear all about the big headlines from Apple's September event and the best of the rest in the latest tech news.

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus has barely held his post for a fortnight, and yet he already has one of the most hotly anticipated releases under his belt in the iPhone Duo – so what can we expect to see next? We spoke with the man himself alongside Greg “Joz” Joswiak following the September device launch event to find out more about what's to come.This interview is made in collaboration with our friends at Tom’s Guide – check out their half of the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJKt432tWM4

Smart glasses have been making headlines the world over as the public suddenly realises that discrete cameras in everyday wearables like Ray-Ban Meta specs might not be the best thing for their privacy... but is it too late to close Pandora's box with Samsung x Google and Snap set to launch new smart lenses imminently and even Apple rumored to join the fold?Join hosts Josephine Watson and Hamish Hector as well as Axel Metz and special guest Jason England, Managing Editor — Computing at Tom's Guide to hear all about the new Pixel 11 series, Honor Robot Phone and the big smart glasses debate of 2026.00:00 Intro00:50 The Biggest News03:10 Pixel 11 Series Launch06:30 Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review09:45 Honor Robot Phone Hands-on13:50 Where We Are With Smart Glasses RIGHT NOW19:45 Meta Glasses Experience on Holiday 21:52 Reception of Google Glass Back in 201325:24 Meta's Name Tag Feature Rumour28:44 The Surveillance take you NEED to Hear36:05 Will Smart Glasses ever be acceptable?39:00 Report on Meta contractors’ access to footage50:04 Can Apple Get Smart Glasses Right?

We're back at Samsung HQ for another exclusive hands-on, and we're just the second group in the world to see the new foldables at the time of filming. Alongside the fantastic  Super Saf, we spent a few hours with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8, as well as Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.Join hosts Josephine Watson and Hamish Hector as well as Axel Metz to learn more about the latest slate of foldables from Samsung, including new hardware, cool new software features and some big changes to design that could pre-empt Apple's rumored upcoming competition.

Is the new Siri AI enough to turn the tide for Apple Intelligence? Does Spatial Reframing betray Apple’s creator-first ethos? Did Apple just become even more of a walled garden with increasingly limited compatibility?This and more will be discussed in this week’s episode of the TechRadar podcast, hosted by Josephine Watson and Hamish Hector with guests Lance Ulanoff, Matt Evans and Axel Metz.

With Google IO comes huge news that's sure to ripple across the tech industry, and not in the least because of how Gemini AI might connect with the iPhone 18. Google Search will see the biggest change of its lifespan with new AI technology, Gemini Flash 3.5 ups the ante in terms of speed and we're finally seeing Android XR hit the market in new smart glasses that could compete with Meta's range of smart glasses made in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica.

It's been a busy March, as always; from Apple's huge new hardware launch to Samsung's shipping of the S26 series, from MWC showing us a wild variety of concept devices to politics once again seeping into the world of tech. This episode we'll be breaking down the latest tech news and developments, as well as sharing some of our hands-on experiences with the devices everyone's talking about.Join Josephine Watson, Hamish Hector, Lance Ulanoff, Axel Metz and Viktoria Shilets as they help navigate the sometimes dark, often stormy and always exciting world of tech.

As always, Samsung's starting off the year with a bang, refreshing its S-series line-up with the all-new S26, S26 Plus and Ultra. There's something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue here; the same design we know (albeit with refinements), innovative new tech, exciting AI partnerships and some gorgeous colorways. And not one of them is orange. Plus there's the new Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro, which deserve a more-than-honorable mention for somme exciting new features and a fresh look.This episode your favorite hosts Josephine Watson and Hamish Hector are joined by friends of the show Hayley Chamberlain ( @HaylsWorld ) and Daniel Rotar ( @ZONEofTECH ), following an exclusive early access hands-on event hosted by Samsung. We hope you're as excited as we are for this sneak preview at what's to come for the S26 series!00:00 - Intro00:55 - Design changes03:30 - No Qi2 for the S26 series06:00 - Samsung's new Privacy display09:56 - Samsung S26 camera array11:58 - S26 camera performance13:40 - New Super Steady mode16:45 - New selfie camera19:50 - S26 series AI features20:40 - Automated app actions (Agentic AI)22:50 - Bixby gets better24:58 - Perplexity comes to the S2628:40 - Improving older AI features33:15 - Galaxy AI privacy settings34:18 - Circle to Search improvements35:19 - Samsung vs. Apple vs. Google44:43 - Pricing, RAM crisis and beyond46:06 - Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro hands-on51:35 - Is the S26 Ultra the ultimate Android phone for 2026?

What was the best tech of CES? Did Apple really just give up the AI race? Will OLED TVs ever be cheaper? We've just returned from CES 2026, where we saw all of the biggest tech hitting the market in the coming months and years, and we're ready to answer some of those burning questions.Join the the first episode of the TechRadar podcast this year, hosted by Josephine Watson with Hamish Hector, Lance Ulanoff, Matt Evans and Matt Bolton to give you the latest news in tech.00:00 Intro00:45 Hello!01:20 ICYMI: The Biggest News03:19 Apple’s shocking deal with Google10:45 LEGO Smart Brick Explained17:53 The PC Component Crisis - and What NVIDIA Has to Do With It23:30 Favourite Tech from CES 2026 Part 124:00 Giant Donut (aka the IKEA Viral Lamp)25:00 Favourite Tech from CES 2026 Part 232:34 Our fav TV from CES 202634:10 Will OLED TVs Become Cheaper in 2026? 35:14 New TV Trend - Cool, Not Cheap38:15 Frame TVs - Samsung Wins? 39:36 BIG Soundbar News40:55 Pebble Round 2 44:20 AI Wearable Trend is Back 48:20 Laptops at CES 2026

Is ChatGPT done for? Will Samsung's new Trifold stick the landing? Which is the worst case scenario; Warner Brothers' deal with Netflix or Paramount? We're talking 2026 in the latest episode of the TechRadar podcast, looking forward to the next year in tech as well as recapping some of the biggest news from this year. Join us for the end of year special episode of the TechRadar podcast, hosted by Josephine Watson with Hamish Hector, Lance Ulanoff, Axel Metz and special guest, Lewis Empson of What Hi-Fi? to give you the latest news in tech.