Samsung Galaxy Watch8 test drive, Meta’s Oakley collab leaves us cold and Garmin Venu X1’s big flaw

Are Google's new Pixel phones carving out their own niche in mobiles? Will Apple ever catch up with AI? Why is Qi2 charging such a divisive talking point? We'll be chatting through this and more in the latest episode of the TechRadar Podcast, featuring hosts Josephine Watson and Hamish Hector as well as Jacob Krol, Axel Metz and friend of the show Richard Priday.Shop the flagship here⬇️Google Pixel 10: https://hawk.ly/m/google-pixel-10/i/TRYTM59Google Pixel 10 Pro: https://hawk.ly/m/google-pixel-10-pro/i/TRYTM60Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: https://hawk.ly/m/google-pixel-10-pro-xl/i/TRYTM61Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: https://hawk.ly/m/google-pixel-10-pro-fold/i/TRYTM62cool tech 🤝 usSometimes, we share affiliate product links in the description of our videos. If you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Listen to TechRadar Podcast: on Spotify ➡️ https://bit.ly/44Be5d6on Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://apple.co/3xz2cbjFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techradar Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techradarSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/techradar

Smartphones are out and cameras are in - at least, that's our verdict for this early World Photography Day special episode! We're joined by camera fanatics and experts this week to discuss the biggest headlines from 2025, including recent developments from Insta360 and DJI that sees the two brands crossing party lines into each others markets. From unique mirrorless cameras like the Sigma BF to the nostalgic Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo, we've got plenty of snappers to chat about.Join Josephine Watson, Hamish Hector and Lance Ulanoff as well as special guests Tim Coleman and Amelia Schwanke as we talk about the latest and greatest in tech - and yep, that includes more AI antics.

Is the Garmin Venu X1 a viable Apple Watch-beater? Are Meta's new Oakley HSTN smart glasses slay or nay? Will we see the Apple Watch Ultra 3 later this year? This and more will be answered in the latest episode of the TechRadar podcast, where we're giving our big half-year overview of the latest wearables as well as our predictions for the next six months and beyond.Join our hosts Josephine Watson and Hamish Hector as well as Lance Ulanoff, Matt Evans and special guest Mark Ellis as we discuss everything wearable tech, and let us know your favourite gadgets below.

Is Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 the new S25 Ultra? Who is the Z Flip 7 for? What does an antioxidant index track, anyway? This and more will be answered in our full breakdown of Samsung's latest Unpacked event, where we had an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at what's in store for Samsung's foldables. Join Josephine Watson, Hamish Hector, Axel Metz and special guest Nick Benton of TA Tech Tips to find out all the latest tech news.

Which TV tech is just marketing bait? Why are OLED TVs still so expensive? Can anyone remember the name of the Asus Rog Xbox Ally? This and more are answered by our panel of tech experts this week, featuring Josephine Watson and Hamish Hector as well as TechRadar's very own TV experts, Matt Bolton and James Davidson.00:00 Intro00:51 Welcome!01:22 ICYMI – the biggest news02:50 Nintendo Switch 2 – here’s what we think about it03:59 Xbox handheld04:22 Quiz for the ROG fans05:06 Switch 2 vs. Switch OLED09:40 ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck13:09 Google I/O vs. WWDC: The AI race16:08 Veo 3 demo – are AI animation movies here?20:25 Android XR glasses – are smart glasses the future?24:15 Breakthrough or bait in TV tech?24:55 What’s going on with OLED TVs?27:18 LG G5 vs. Samsung S95F29:30 LG G4 vs. LG G530:35 100% color gamut TV identified32:38 RGB mini-LED TVs: Breakthrough or bait?36:50 Wireless TVs: Breakthrough or bait?41:10 2025’s best TVs44:00 Why OLED TVs are SO expensive46:56 #1 TV in our Buying Guide47:10 Best mid-range TV to buy49:15 Best budget TV to buy52:00 What to buy on Amazon Prime sale54:00 Bye!

In this special episode of the TechRadar Podcast, we flew out to Cupertino to check out all of Apple’s new software updates. We were joined by tech journalist Kate Kozuch from Tom's Guide and KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro in Apple’s podcast studio to share our first impressions. Tune in to hear all this and more.

Things are heating up in phone land now we've had our first hands-on sessions with the new ultra-slim Samsung Galaxy Edge - but who's it for? Elsewhere in tech, Sonos has given us exclusive access to learn more about its revolutionary new AI Speech Enhancement tool, Netflix has redesigned its homepage, and Mark Zuckerberg has teased not just one, but multiple new smart glasses coming late this year - and we've got a pretty good idea of what that might look like. Oh, and all of this will come before GTA IV amid news of its latest release date delays.Join Josephine Watson, Hamish Hector, Axel Metz, Matt Bolton and Lance Ulanoff once again as they discuss the latest and greatest in tech.0:00 Intro1:08 ICYMI3:27 New Meta smart glasses7:15 LG's OLED breakthrough10:48 GTA 6 delays and trailer13:16 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge first impressions17:43 Who is the Galaxy S25 Edge for?19:56 Galaxy S25 Edge thinness24:46 Galaxy S25 Edge camera 29:19 Sonos AI speech enhancement34:47 How does it work?41:50 Netflix homepage redesign

It's been a quiet few weeks for new tech, which means we've had more time to get nostalgic for the good old days; which is in good timing as the Apple Watch just turned 10! Meanwhile in the present day, Nothing has confused us once again with its latest CMF announcements, Meta has made a landmark partnership with airlines to offer in-flight VR experiences for business class passengers and Google I/O is on the horizon, meaning rumors are aplenty. All this, and we even made time to chat about Axel's exiting trip to OnePlus' factory in Shenzen, China.Join Josephine Watson, Hamish Hector, Axel Metz and Matt Evans once again as they discuss the latest and greatest in tech. 00:00 Intro 00:46 Beginning01:50 ICYMI03:24 Free Meta Quest 3 on your next flight07:54 ChatGPT spends 'tens of millions of dollars' on people saying 'thank you'10:18 Nothing announces new CMF line12:55 Apple Watch turns 1014:08 18K Gold Apple Watch 18:43 The most popular Apple Watch20:22 All tech becoming subscription-based26:01 Pixel Watch 4 leaked renders29:15 Sneak peak into OnePlus' factory in China32:23 OnePlus Open 2 delayed35:19 When Apple releases its first foldable?39:02 Google I/O rumors 48:00 Buy!

➡️ This episode is brought to you by NordVPN. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/techradar - our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!As the dust settles on Nintendo’s Switch 2 announcement and Trump’s tariffs continue to spread uncertainty in tech pricing, we discuss the best gaming handhelds as well as Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air, which could be one of its most pricey phones yet. Elsewhere, Microsoft just celebrated its 50th birthday, and we’re feeling nostalgic for its biggest successes and flops over the last half decade.Join Josephine Watson, Hamish Hector, Lance Ulanoff, Dash Wood and Christian Guyton as they discuss the latest and greatest in tech.

➡️ This episode is brought to you by NordVPN. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/techradar - our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!The podcast crew is back to talk tech, and this week we’re discussing the Google Pixel 9a’s baffling launch and redesign (why did Google get rid of the iconic crossbar??).We also dig into the struggles of the smartwatch market and ask if wearables are doing enough to stay fresh, and Samsung’s One UI 7 woes as it edges closer to being lapped by Android.To take us through all this and more Josie Watson and I are joined by TechRadar’s Fitness, Wellness, and Wearables Editor Matt Evans, US Mobiles Editor Philip Berne, and special guest: T3’s Active Editor Matt Kollat.