John-Anthony Disotto

John-Anthony Disotto

Senior Writer AI

John-Anthony Disotto is TechRadar's Senior Writer, AI, bringing you the latest news on, and comprehensive coverage of, tech's biggest buzzword. An expert on all things Apple, he was previously iMore's How To Editor, and has a monthly column in MacFormat.

He used to work for Apple as a technician focused on iOS and iPhone repairs at the Genius Bar and has used the Apple ecosystem for over a decade. In his spare time, John-Anthony can be found watching any sport under the sun from football to darts, taking the term 'Lego house' far too literally as he runs out of space to display any more plastic bricks, or chilling on the couch with his French bulldog, Kermit.

Articles by: John-Anthony Disotto

A still from Netflix's new miniseries Adolescence starring Stephen Graham
Adolescence is the TV show of the year – here’s why the Netflix crime drama had me gripped from start to finish

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated

I loved Boiling Point but Adolescence takes the one-shot drama genre to the next level and everyone should watch it.

Nvidia GTC 2025
Nvidia, Google, and Disney's AI-powered Star Wars robot is absolutely the droid I've been looking for

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

A future with Star Wars droids isn't that impossible as Nvidia showcases collaboration with Google and Disney at GTC 2025.

Gemini on a smartphone.
Gemini Canvas lets you write and code with Google AI, and ChatGPT should be worried

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Gemini Canvas is the latest in a long list of upgrades that keep getting announced for Google's AI chatbot.

Lego Pokemon
Pokemon and Lego announce the most electrifying collaboration of all time and I’m going to be first in line

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Lego and Pokemon officially announce a collaboration with sets launching in 2026.

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Nintendo Switch 2 expected to have AI upscaling and I can't wait to finally play Tears of the Kingdom with upgraded graphics

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated

An updated patent hints at an AI upscaling future for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Apple Intelligence
It’s crunch time for Apple Intelligence as Apple execs look for a solution to the company’s AI woes

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Apple Intelligence woes could be resolved this week as Apple execs are expected to meet to discuss AI.

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I believed in Apple Intelligence, but Apple let me down

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated

I want Apple Intelligence to succeed, but I’m starting to think that’s not going to happen

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Gemini 2.0
Gemini Deep Research just got even smarter and it’s now free for everyone to try - here's why you should give it a go

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Google just upgraded Gemini Deep Research and also made it free to use.

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Google just gave Gemini a superpower by allowing it to access your Search history - here's why I'm excited and also a little terrified

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Gemini can now access your Search history, and this could be the AI breakthrough we've been waiting for.

ChatGPT
ChatGPT wants to write your next novel, and readers and writers alike should be very worried

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Sam Altman shows off a new ChatGPT model that's very good at creative writing, as long as you want robot-written fiction.

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You’ll soon be able to use Gemini in Apple Intelligence as iOS 18.4 beta hints at upcoming integration

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

iOS 18.4 beta code hints at Google Gemini coming to Apple Intelligence

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Spotify's AI-narrated audiobooks have me worried for the future of music

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated

Spotify is expanding its AI-narrated audiobook offering, and that might just be a hint at what's to come.

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Your iPhone 15 Pro will get a Visual Intelligence upgrade soon – here’s why that’s a big deal

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated

The iPhone 15 Pro could be getting Apple's Visual Intelligence feature in a future update, and that means there's no reason to upgrade for better AI.

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iPhone 16e has Apple Intelligence’s best AI tool, but you don’t use Camera Control to activate it – 15 Pro owners should be mad

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

The iPhone 16e doesn't have Camera Control but it can still access Visual Intelligence – here's how.

Google Gemini app on iPhone
Looking for Gemini on iOS? It’s now only in Google’s dedicated Gemini app – complete with the new research mode for subscribers

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Gemini is no longer available in the Google app on iOS – it's now accessed solely via the dedicate Gemini app.

Apple Vision Pro
Apple Intelligence coming to Vision Pro in April according to top insider, and it could arrive in beta later this week

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated

The Apple Vision Pro could get Apple Intelligence as soon as this week.

Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola in the White Lotus season 3
'It's ruined my whole weekend': The White Lotus fans vent their fury over season 3's new title song, and I completely agree

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

The White Lotus Season 3 has a new theme song, and it's fair to say fans are less than impressed.

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I was watching YouTube on my TV before it became more popular than phones – here are 3 reasons why it’s better on the big screen

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated

YouTube turns 20 years old and not only has its content evolved, but the way we consume it too.

Google Gemini AI
Gemini just upgraded its memory feature, and I'm finally excited to use it

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Google Gemini can now remember previous conversations, although unlike ChatGPT you'll need to pay for it.

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Open AI
OpenAI is finally going to make ChatGPT a lot less confusing – and hints at a GPT-5 release window

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Sam Altman has laid out the roadmap for the future of ChatGPT and that means a future where you no longer have to pick an AI model.

ChatGPT deep research
Want to use ChatGPT Deep Research for free? Sam Altman confirms how often you’ll be able to use the new AI agent

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Sam Altman has essentially confirmed how often ChatGPT Plus and free users will be able to use the new AI agent, Deep Research.

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Did you turn off Apple Intelligence? Updating to iOS 18.3.1 or macOS 15.3.1 might’ve turned it on again

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

iOS 18.3.1 and macOS 15.3.1 bug causing Apple Intelligence to get reactivated despite users switching it off in the past.

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ChatGPT and Google Gemini are terrible at summarizing news, according to a new study

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

A new study finds AI chatbots more often than not inaccurately summarize news.

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Siri's Apple Intelligence delay is a huge deal - here are three big upgrades you're missing out on

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

Siri needs Apple Intelligence - here's 3 upgrades we're still patiently waiting for

OpenAI Super Bowl ad
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Super Bowl commercial was created entirely by humans, and maybe we don't have to fear AI after all

By John-Anthony Disotto Published

OpenAI's 60-second Super Bowl ad showcases the evolution of human innovation all the way up to ChatGPT.

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