My home’s Wi-Fi dead zones were worse than I thought – here’s what fixed them
One of the best ways to permanently fix a spotty Wi-Fi network is to upgrade to a mesh network. A mesh network is the best solution if your network problem is consistent throughout most of your home, not just a single room. A mesh network is the best option for a medium- to large-sized home […]
The size of a credit card: This fully functional computer even packs an e-ink screen
A developer has built a remarkably thin computer that is almost the same size and thickness as a standard credit card, potentially opening the door to a new category of ultra-portable computing devices. Called the “Muxcard,” the experimental device combines a fully functional microcomputer, wireless connectivity, NFC support, sensors, and an E Ink display into […]
If your router or drone maker is banned in the US, it will get an update lifeline until 2029
The Federal Communications Commission has extended a key waiver allowing certain foreign-made routers, drones, and drone components to continue receiving software and firmware updates in the United States until at least January 1, 2029. The move comes after growing concerns that millions of already-deployed devices could become cybersecurity risks if manufacturers were suddenly blocked from […]
Edifier M90 review: good jack-of-all-trade bookshelf speakers
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Edifier M90: One-minute review When you get into audio, it quickly becomes clear that the best stereo speakers won’t be enough. Sure, they’ll cover […]
Best Vector Databases in 2026: Pricing, Scale Limits, and Architecture Tradeoffs Across Nine Leading Systems
Vector databases have graduated from experimental tooling to mission-critical infrastructure. In 2026, vector databases serve as the core retrieval layer for RAG pipelines, semantic search systems, and agentic AI workflows — and choosing the wrong one has real cost and performance consequences. This guide breaks down the top vector databases available today, covering architecture, performance, […]
Rivals season 2 review: Jilly Cooper bonkbuster is still as steamy as ever — but troubling tensions take over in first three-episode release
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Dame Jilly Cooper may no longer be with us, but her legacy continues to speak for itself — and frankly, Rivals season 2 on […]
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 11 (game #1568)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, May 10 (game #1567). Quordle […]
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, May 11 (game #1065)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, May 10 (game […]
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, May 11 (game #799)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, May 10 (game […]
Amazon’s new Fire TV operating system closes the loopholes that made Fire TV worth buying in the first place
I’ve intentionally kept my Fire TV in the bedroom, while the other Android TVs around the house are mounted in the living room and guest bedrooms. Over time, it became my favorite setup because Fire TV offered the kind of flexibility I actually used every single day. I could connect Bluetooth headphones for late-night watching, […]