Author: Zach_Wilson
“If you change the format, you change a huge amount”: Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design
Dyson has just announced an updated version of its V8 cordless vacuum. The V8 is one of the oldest models in the brand’s lineup, but remains its best-seller, despite first launching in 2016. The new version is called the V8 Cyclone, and it features some big upgrades over the original…
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Roborock’s ‘Frankenstein’ vacuum has the best features of Shark and Dyson – and it’s half price just weeks after launch
No matter how good you think the best cordless stick vacuums are, manufacturers are continually on a quest to improve their machines wherever possible, all in the name of easier cleaning at home. It seems Roborock has certainly adopted that sentiment with the launch of the H60 Hub Ultra, which…
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Gigabyte Thunderbolt 5 graphics box squeezes desktop RTX power, USB4 compatibility, and docking features into a relatively small chassis for high-end laptops
Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX packs surprising desktop-level power with a full RTX 5060 Ti Backward compatibility ensures USB4 users are not excluded from upgrades WINDFORCE cooling system may face noise challenges in such compact housing Gigabyte has launched the Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX, a compact…
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Chinese scientists want to build a ‘forever’ DNA tape with a 80 million DVDs storage capacity – but it will take forever to write at the current rate
Chinese scientists design DNA tape that could store data for centuries Prototype demonstrated with 156KB lantern image but writing remains slow and costly Study suggests theoretical maximum capacity equals around 80 million DVDs per kilometer Chinese scientists, led by Professor Xingyu Jiang from China’s Southern University of Science and Technology…
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NBN 500 plans are officially live – and we still can’t get over how affordable they are
It’s a huge week for Australia’s National Broadband Network, as the NBN speed upgrades that have been teased and talked about for the past 12 months are officially now live. As we expected, not every single retail service provider (RSP) has updated their websites just yet (and some have even…
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I’ve tested tons of soundbars, and my most anticipated 2025 launch is a small model that could finally deliver awesome Dolby Atmos – and it’s not from Sonos
I’ve reviewed a lot of soundbars here at TechRadar – everything from mini budget-friendly models, all the way through to premium surround sound systems. And lately, we’ve been treated to a lot of excellent releases, even from some new market players. For example, British hi-fi specialist KEF, launched its maiden…
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