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Welcome to TechRadar

At TechRadar, we pride ourselves on beingThe Technology Experts. Our mission is to empower you to confidently purchase, effectively utilize, and thoroughly enjoy the technology that's integral to your daily life.

The technological landscape is constantly evolving and more exhilarating than ever. Every month, TechRadar assists up to 30 million individuals worldwide in discovering and optimizing the tech they cherish. Our team of world-class specialists are deeply immersed in the world of technology. Like a trusted confidant or mentor, we deliver clear, impartial advice – free from condescension or baffling jargon – along with practical tips and techniques derived from our rigorous, in-depth evaluations.

We're dedicated to guiding you towards the best hardware, identifying the most competitive deals, and then showcasing the incredible potential these devices unlock. Why does this matter to us? Because it's a core part of our ethos. We start each day knowing that people are concerned about investing their hard-earned money into technology that is central to their lives, and we're here to alleviate that worry.

Direct Expert Consultation

We go a step further by offering personalized guidance through ourAsk an Expertservice. Simply email us with your tech purchasing dilemma, and we'll provide our recommended choices and the rationale behind them. In an era where accurate online information can be elusive, you can rely on us for straightforward, honest answers.

Beyond the Purchase: Living with Tech

Technology's rapid advancement means our tech lives extend far beyond merely buying the right laptop. This understanding has driven the expansion of the TechRadar family:

TechRadar isn't just about helping you find beloved gadgets; we're passionate about instructing you on how to use them, integrate them seamlessly into your life, and even recommending essential apps, games, and media to download, play, and watch.

We also recognize that your relationship with technology doesn't conclude at checkout. We continuously test, evaluate, and monitor the frequent updates and changes from major brands that can profoundly impact your smartwatch, headphones, or even your coffee machine.

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We'll also keep you informed about all the major events and critical developments in the tech sphere. From entertainment to electric vehicles, smartphones to smart home lighting, and operating systems to wearables, consider us your reliable companion in navigating your complex tech journey.

Meet Our Experts

Marc McLaren

Marc boasts 15 years in tech journalism, having previously served as UK Editor-in-Chief for TechRadar's sibling site, Tom’s Guide, and as Editor of Stuff magazine. His extensive editorial career began coincidentally with Google's launch, following five years at NME music magazine. He has rigorously tested and reported on a vast array of gadgets, including phones, tablets, wearables, streaming devices, smart home tech, headphones, games, and cameras, and takes immense pride in his Wordle streak.

Lance Ulanoff

A distinguished journalist with 35 years in the industry and multiple awards, Lance has been covering technology since personal computers were bulky and "online" was a nascent concept. His past roles include Editor-in-Chief at Lifewire and Mashable, and prior to that, Editor-in-Chief of PCMag.com and Senior Vice President of Content for Ziff Davis, Inc. He also authored "The Upgrade," a popular weekly tech column for Medium. Lance frequently appears on national, international, and local news programs such as Live with Kelly and Ryan, Fox News, Fox Business, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNBC, CNN, and the BBC.

Rob Dwiar

Rob is the Managing Editor of TechRadar Gaming, bringing years of experience as a video games journalist, critic, editor, and writer across various publications. Before leading TechRadar Gaming, he was a long-standing Commissioning Editor for Hardware at GamesRadar+ and briefly served as Gaming Editor at WePC before joining TechRadar Gaming as Deputy Editor. He also contributes as a freelance writer on tech, gaming hardware, video games, gardening, and landscapes, often blending the latter two in his critiques of video game environment design.

Désiré Athow

Désiré has dedicated four decades to contemplating and writing about technology. He ventured into website building and web hosting during the era of DHTML and frames, and began exploring technology's societal impact just before the Y2K scare. Following an eight-year tenure at ITProPortal.com, where he embraced global tech festivals, Désiré now spearheads TechRadar Pro. He has a strong passion for hardware and remains steadfast in his commitment to reviewing niche products and covering B2B software-as-a-service providers.

Our Journey: A History of TechRadar

Founding and Early Growth

TechRadar was established by Future PLC in 2008, initially with a team primarily based in the UK, augmented by a few international writers to capture breaking news while the UK team rested. It rapidly ascended to become the UK's leading consumer technology website, a position it maintains to this day.

Global Expansion

The decision to go global came swiftly, leading to our expansion into the US in April 2012, with a dedicated American team hired in Future PLC's then-offices in San Francisco and New York City.

In October 2012, TechRadar launched in Australia, leveraging Future PLC's existing presence in Sydney to recruit a local team that has steadily grown over the years. It now stands as one of Australia’s premier tech sites.

The TechRadar Awards

We inaugurated the TechRadar Awards program in 2015, proudly acknowledging and commending companies we believe are deserving of public recognition annually. For details on last year’s winners, please visit ourTechRadar Choice Awards 2024page.

TechRadar Today

Presently, our core team remains distributed across the UK, US, and Australia, renowned for its dependable reviews and coverage of the latest and most significant technology. TechRadar has continued its rapid global expansion, with the site now licensed in over 10 additional countries worldwide and available in 10 different languages.

We now engage with up to 70 million readers monthly across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, and beyond. We are honored by every single reader and remain focused on delivering content that genuinely matters to them.

Regardless of the time zone, there's always someone, somewhere, actively working online for TechRadar, bringing you the finest in tech news, reviews, features, and buying guides.

Our Commitment to Rigorous Testing

The TechRadar team is carefully curated to include only those with a profound passion for technology. We don't just want to discuss tech; we want to experience it, live it, and absorb every facet of it to provide our readers with the true inside perspective on what truly counts.

This dedication means we go above and beyond in sharing the behind-the-scenes details of our testing. We've published hundreds of articles from our writers' perspectives, highlighting exceptional products, indispensable technologies, and those items you absolutely must avoid.

For instance, we'll run 31 miles with four smartwatches strapped on to verify the accuracy of their data. We'll immerse ourselves in motion capture technology to understand the intricate process of game development. We maintain constant dialogue with the biggest names in tech to uncover what's truly happening in the industry.

We do this because we are just like you: gadget enthusiasts who seek to understand the latest developments and maximize their tech experiences.

Independence and Review Philosophy

We take immense pride in our independence and our meticulous review-testing procedures. We offer long-term attention to the products we assess, ensuring our reviews are consistently updated and maintained. Irrespective of a device's release date, if it's still available for purchase, it remains on our radar.

We have assembled a global team comprising some of the planet's most accomplished technology journalists. These individuals are not only experts in their respective fields but are also precisely the audience we craft our reviews for: those who are keen to learn about and utilize the latest and greatest technology.

To ensure simplicity and familiarity, we employ a conventional five-star scoring system: more stars signify higher quality.

We assess products based on various criteria tailored to the specific attributes of each product category, assigning a score out of 5 for each.

Get in Touch

General Inquiries

Email:news@techradar.com

Office Locations

New York City, USAAddress: Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036Telephone: +1 212 378 0448

London, UKAddress: 121 - 141 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London W2 6JRTelephone: +44 (0)20 7042 4000

Bath, UKAddress: Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UATelephone: +44 (0)1225 442244

Sydney, AustraliaAddress: Level 10, 89 York Street, Sydney 2000Telephone: (02) 9955 2677

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Connect Across Platforms

We connect with our audience beyond our website, publishing our insightful analysis, expert opinions, and real-time reviews to millions of followers across various platforms.

Our Editorial Principles

No external entity influences the products we cover, review, or include in our buying guides. The editorial integrity of our articles remains entirely independent. No product that receives a star rating has been monetarily influenced.

Our editorial independence is fortified by the backing of Future PLC, one of the world's largest technology publishers, enabling us to express our candid opinions on products without fear or favor.

Occasionally, we accept travel and hospitality to attend events and preview products, allowing us to provide immediate coverage of the latest innovations. We ensure this never compromises our judgment or response to a product. Sometimes, this is the sole method available to bring you timely coverage of a new product, device, or service before its public release.

While we purchase some products for review, we frequently utilize company loan programs. Again, we are uncompromising if a device falls short of our readers' expectations. We consistently strive to ensure that the review unit we receive is representative of what consumers can purchase. Our goal is to assist you, and product loans often provide the only means to access items before they go on sale.

We always return products upon the brand's request or at the conclusion of the agreed loan period.

Upholding Journalistic Standards

TechRadar is a proud member of IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation), the regulatory body for the UK's print and digital news industry.

We adhere strictly to the Editors’ Code of Practice and are dedicated to maintaining the highest journalistic standards. If you believe we have not met these standards and wish to file a complaint, please contactnews@techradar.com.

Should we be unable to resolve your complaint, or if you require further information about IPSO or the Editors’ Code, you can contact IPSO at 0300 123 2220 or visitwww.ipso.co.uk.

TechRadar has been recognized by NewsGuard, a global service that evaluates news sources for journalistic standards, receiving a GREEN rating for its credibility and trustworthiness.

How We Fund Our Work

We are committed to helping you discover the ideal products and services for your requirements and connecting you with reputable retailers offering competitive prices.

Within our editorial content, we frequently include links to products and services on retailer websites. If you click these links or make purchases through them, we may receive compensation, known as an affiliate fee. This fee is paid to us by the retailer and does not directly influence the price you pay for the product or service.

Our expert editorial teams operate independently. This means their selection of products and services for inclusion in our articles is based on unbiased, expert judgment and their relevance to our readers' needs and the article's content. While our editors may utilize commercial insights to understand market trends, our primary objective is always to deliver independent, objective, valuable, and helpful advice to our readers.

The curated product widgets found in some of our articles are designed to help you locate the best products and services, at competitive prices, from trusted retailers. These widgets are powered by our proprietary software, Hawk, which displays the latest product and pricing information from thousands of retailers. We always endeavor to provide the most current information possible. Occasionally, a retailer may adjust their prices (up or down) before Hawk's displayed information is updated. Retailers may also add delivery or other charges to your purchase; please refer to the retailer's site for complete details. The affiliate fees we receive support the continued development of Hawk and contribute to covering our team salaries and other website operational costs.

We also incorporate advertising in various forms. Advertisements on our websites are designed to be clearly identifiable as ads and distinct from our editorial articles.

From time to time, we also publish sponsored editorial content. This content is explicitly labeled, indicating who funded it and how it was produced. Acomprehensive guide to content funding on TechRadaris available here. You can also review the fullterms and conditionsthat govern your use of our sites.

Join Our Team

Do you aspire to work at TechRadar? We would be delighted to have you. We periodically advertise vacancies. Pleasecheck the Future PLC careers pagefor current openings.

If you are a freelancer with an outstanding pitch, we encourage you to email us atnews@techradar.com. We are committed to discovering and nurturing talented voices from all backgrounds and educational paths, actively promoting diversity, and striving to amplify the perspectives of minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with disabilities.

Our Credibility: Why You Can Trust Us

TechRadar holds certification and is regulated as a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation, and has achieved a GREEN rating for its credibility and trustworthiness from NewsGuard.

You can trust TechRadar because we share your passion for technology. We dedicate countless hours to meticulously testing every product or service we review, ensuring you make optimal purchasing decisions.

About Our Parent Company

TechRadar is owned by Future PLC, one of the UK's largest publishers of print and digital media, also expanding significantly in the US and Australia. Future PLC maintains offices in Bath, London, and Newport in the United Kingdom; New York and Los Angeles in the US; and Sydney, Australia.

Our Specialized Channels

TechRadar Pro

TechRadar Proserves as your authoritative resource for business computing and IT news, buying guides, features, and reviews. Our team covers a broad spectrum of technology, including hardware, software, mobile, networks, storage, and cloud solutions.

Much like the broader TechRadar team, TechRadar Pro’s writers and reporters are deeply passionate about tech, investing hours in reviewing and researching products and services to ensure you make the most informed buying decisions for your business.

TechRadar Gaming (TRG)

TechRadar Gaming (TRG)is the ultimate destination for groundbreaking gaming narratives. TRG delivers all the biggest news, reviews, and buying advice for the latest gaming hardware and game releases, aimed at informing and assisting our audience.

The team behind TRG possesses years of experience covering video games and gaming hardware, offering thoughtful analysis and opinion on the most significant stories in the industry. TRG’s talented writers and reporters are dedicated to helping gamers discover their next play and optimize the performance of their devices.

Transparency in Funding

While TechRadar never conducts paid reviews as part of our commitment to unbiased editorial content, we do utilize other methods to cover our team salaries and website operational costs. These include affiliate links and sponsored editorial content, which is always clearly marked as such on our site.

For more detailed information, please consult ourcontent funding on TechRadarpage, or review our parent company Future PLC's in-depthterms and conditions page.

Our Newsletter Service

TechRadar dispatches daily newsletters to our email subscribers, employing proprietary technology from SmartBrief. SmartBrief, a digital media publisher specializing in targeted business news and industry information, was acquired by Future PLC in 2019. You can learn more orsign up for our newsletter here.

TechRadar India Update

Although TechRadar previously licensed its brand to a team in India, TechRadar India concluded its operations in 2022.

Global Content Reach

Yes, our content is available in multiple languages for our international readership. We collaborate with experienced global partners to ensure that all the best tech news and deals are meticulously tailored to our readers' specific regions. Each partner is accountable for the editorial decisions made for their respective region(s) and can be contacted via the details provided on ourMeet the Whole Teampage.

Privacy Matters

TechRadar is part of Future PLC, and both entities are fiercely committed to safeguarding your privacy. Please review our comprehensiveprivacy policyfor more information.

Engaging Our Community: Comment Policy

A Welcoming Space for Discussion

Our comment section is designed for thoughtful discussions pertaining to article topics. Together, we are cultivating a space where individuals who share your passion can engage in conversations built upon mutual respect and common interests.

Our team is dedicated to delivering quality content—please bear this in mind and maintain respectful disagreements. Not every comment necessitates a debate – informal conversation is perfectly acceptable! – but please approach all differing opinions with a spirit of openness and tolerance.

If you find yourself becoming overly invested, take a moment to breathe and step away. You are never obliged to respond to another commentator. If someone is violating our rules or making the comments section less welcoming, please utilize the report button so our Community team can investigate further.

Our aim is for anyone joining the comment section here atTechRadarto find it welcoming and insightful. We aspire to build a community that you are proud to recommend to others, and this can only be achieved through collective effort.

Please review our guidelines below to understand what is permitted and how our moderation system functions.

Community Guidelines

Note: If your post is removed, it is never a personal attack, but rather a step taken to uphold a respectful and engaging community in accordance with our guidelines.

Our guidelines cannot encompass every conceivable situation, and our moderation team reserves the right to remove any comment at any time. The TechRadar team and Future PLC do not endorse the opinions and views expressed by readers in our comment sections.

Moderation Process

Pre-moderation:When managing a high volume of comments, real-time handling is impractical. Comments may be pre-moderated due to their content, article-specific settings, or reports from other users. If you consistently find your comments pre-moderated, it is not targeted. Your posting style is being flagged by the system or reported by other users and can usually be rectified by adhering to our guidelines or considering how others might interpret your posts.

Ban Appeals

If you wish to appeal a ban, please contactCommentmoderation@futurenet.com. Please include the name of the site you were posting on, your username, and respectfully explain why you believe the ban should be overturned.