OFAC removed Merom Harpaz, Andrea Gambazzi, and Sara Hamou from its sanctions list They were previously sanctioned for alleged ties to Predator spyware via Intellexa Consortium Predator spyware remains active; recent reports show targeting of a Pakistani human rights lawyer Merom Harpaz, Andrea Nicola Constantino Hermes Gambazzi, and Sara Aleksandra Fayssal Hamou – three individuals…

The VPN industry is going to face intense scrutiny in 2026. As governments introduce new laws and censors develop increasingly sophisticated surveillance and censorship capabilities, it’s vital that providers continue to push their products to the next level. I’ve spent this year hands-on with all kinds of VPNs, and several areas for development that stand…

LG’s new Gallery TV is a mini-LED model with a picture-frame design Access to the same Gallery+ service as other LG TVs 55 and 65-inch models, using mini-LED tech LG has announced the LG Gallery TV AI, a lifestyle TV with a gallery mode that turns it into a massive picture frame – just like…

I wanted to get the most out of my weights, specifically dumbbells, but also wanted to ensure I was being safe and efficient – so I went to the Barry’s Bootcamp professionals. I figured I was in good hands here as Barry’s Bootcamp has been going since 1998 and attracts some of the best personal…

So, you’ve got a new 4K Blu-ray player for Christmas and are looking for some new discs to test it out. If that’s the case, I’ve listed six discs below that you should add to your shopping list. 4K Blu-ray is a staple source for testing the best TVs and best soundbars here at TechRadar…

In mid-December we learned that iRobot – the company behind the iconic robot vacuum brand Roomba – was being taken over by contract manufacturing company Picea, as a result of years of financial struggles. I caught up with iRobot CEO Gary Cohen shortly after the news broke, to find out what this meant for the…

The new year is fast approaching, and if you’re worried about the dreaded January blues, fear not, I have a solution – why not distract yourself by diving into the pool of new Hulu movies? One of our best streaming services is starting 2026 with host of new TV shows and movie premieres. This includes…

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. January 2026 is going to be the Tom Hiddleston takeover month, with the much-anticipated The Night Manager season 2 hitting BBC from January 1…

Meta has acquired AI startup Manus in a deal reportedly worth over $2 billion Manus builds autonomous AI agents that perform complex tasks like coding and data analysis The acquisition accelerates Meta’s pivot from chatbot tools to task-completing AI across its platforms Meta has acquired AI startup Manus, known for its semi-autonomous AI agents, in…

I test dozens and dozens and dozens of appliances each year. Some are rather ho-hum, and others, like the IQAir Atem X Air Purifier and the Levoit Everest Air Purifier are astoundingly impressive. However, the crown for the best gadget I’ve tested this year has to go to the Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Vacuum….