Rowan Davies

Rowan Davies

Editorial Associate

Rowan is an Editorial Associate and Apprentice Writer for TechRadar. A recent addition to the news team, he is involved in generating stories for topics that spread across TechRadar's categories. His interests in audio tech and knowledge in entertainment culture help bring the latest updates in tech news to our readers.


He has been writing for publications since he started his studies at age 18. Rowan graduated from Cardiff University in 2023 after attaining a Master's in Creative Writing, and earlier a Bachelor's in Media, Journalism, and Culture. He began his journey as a writer at Cardiff University's Quench Magazine contributing to film/ TV, music, and culture sections, later becoming Music Section Editor. 


In his free time, Rowan is a freelance writer for Cardiff-based culture magazine Buzz where he reviews music, film, and conducts interviews with featured guests. When he is not writing, you can find him at any given music gig, or endlessly scrolling TikTok immersing in celebrity news and drama.  

Articles by: Rowan Davies

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‘I want to cancel’: YouTube Premium quietly hikes its US prices for the first time in three years, forcing many users to consider the unthinkable

By Rowan Davies Published

Google has aggravated YouTube Premium subscribers once again with an unexpected price hike.

Two iPhones showing the Spotify playback screen and new video controls

Spotify is rolling out new video controls, and as someone who hates its in-app music videos, I know this will be a huge hit

By Rowan Davies Published

Spotify's new video controls allow you to disable Canvas videos, music videos, and other visual content for an audio-first experience.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold on display at a Samsung store in Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai, UAE.

Today is your last chance to score the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, but it will sell out in minutes — here’s what you can do to boost your odds

By Rowan Davies Published

Samsung is restocking the Galaxy Z TriFold for the last time today, and it's your last chance to buy the historic smartphone.

Google Gemini for Home graphic

‘It’s almost worthless’: Google Home users slam ‘painfully slow’ Gemini assistant — but it’s getting a global rollout no matter how much you dislike it

By Rowan Davies Published

Google Home has started expanding Gemini globally, but some users have yet to get along with it.

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Who knew NASA had solid music taste — these are all the songs being played to the Artemis II crew for their wake-up calls

By Rowan Davies Published

NASA is soundtracking the Artemis II mission with some solid tunes to keep its crew on schedule.

Kindle Paperwhite

Kindle owners are frustrated that Amazon is pulling the plug on old devices that are still widely used — but it’s not stopping users from sideloading

By Rowan Davies Published

Since Amazon revealed it's stopping support for pre-2012 Kindle devices, it's caused uproar among the eReader community.

The Pebblebee Halo tracker being pulled apart to activate the siren and strobe light

Pebblebee’s new personal tracker is an AirTag crossed with a safety siren and torch — but there’s more than meets the eye

By Rowan Davies Published

The AirTag-rival packs three handy safety features, including a siren, strobe light, and alerts to selected contacts.

Prompted Playlists thumbnails next to a smartphone generating a playlist in the Spotify app

Struggle to find podcasts that land with you? Spotify's new prompt tool can build you a curated pod playlist on specific topics

By Rowan Davies Published

Are you a pop head or a weird science enthusiast? Spotify now lets you create playlists of podcast episodes on your favorite topics.

Three iPhones showing SongDNA and the Spotify playback screen

Spotify’s SongDNA is like a musical Wikipedia on steroids — I just can't stop using it

By Rowan Davies Published

I haven't stopped using SongDNA since Spotify released it — this is how my first hands-on with the feature went.

The T-Rex leather handbag on display in a musuem

Your next iPhone case could be made from lab-grown T-Rex leather thanks to ‘world first’ technology — but experts say otherwise

By Rowan Davies Published

VML is unveiling the world's first T-Rex leather product in Amsterdam, marking the beginning of a manufacturing revolution.

Google AI Mode

Google has doubled its storage allowance for its AI Pro plan, and it’s just one-upped ChatGPT — here’s how they compare

By Rowan Davies Published

Google's AI Pro subscription tier has had a storage boost, taking its allowance from 2TB to 5TB.

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Apple adds the Apple TV HD to its ‘obsolete’ list despite it running tvOS 26 — and now users want a new 4K model more than ever

By Rowan Davies Published

The Apple TV HD is now 'obsolete', even though it's working perfectly fine for happy users.

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Gmail is finally letting you change your embarrassing email address — here’s how to do it on Android, iOS, and desktop

By Rowan Davies Published

Still using your embarrassing Gmail handle? Google Account holders in the US can now change their email addresses.

samsung galaxy s26 ultra privacy display feature in action

No, Apple isn’t rolling out its version of Samsung’s Privacy Display — but the fake viral videos are convincing

By Rowan Davies Published

Viral videos of an alleged Apple privacy screen tool are circulating, but despite how convincing they are, it's all fake.

A close up of the Apple Watch Series 10 with a deals sticker

There's no point in upgrading to the Apple Watch Series 11 — save $300 on the Series 10 in Amazon's Spring Sale and get a near-identical wearable for a lot less

By Rowan Davies Published

The Apple Watch Series 10 is just as good as the Series 11 — here's why you should save on the previous gen model instead.

The apps menu on the Android Auto car dashboard

YouTube is rolling out support for Android Auto, but there are quite a few catches with it — and it could be another way to get you to sign up to Premium

By Rowan Davies Published

YouTube support for Android Auto is finally here, but it may not be the full YouTube experience that users were hoping for.

The stereo setup inside the Spotify Listening Lounge

I went to Spotify’s new Listening Lounge in London, and its bespoke audio setup is a reminder that stereo is forever — and I just know music fans are going to love it

By Rowan Davies Published

Spotify's London HQ is the home of the company's first Listening Lounge, and I experienced it first-hand.

Fitbit Inspire 3 fitness tracker with deals sticker

You don't have to spend loads on an Apple Watch just for its fitness features — the Fitbit Inspire 3 talks a big fitness game, and it's record-low at Amazon

By Rowan Davies Published

For less than $70 you can score the Fitbit Inspire 3 and make the most of its wide range of fitness features without having to splurge on an Apple Watch.

A close up of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 watch face with a deals sticker

Don't get the Apple Watch Ultra 3 — Amazon has a record-low deal on the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and it's just as powerful and accurate

By Rowan Davies Published

Amazon has knocked $300 off one of Apple's best smartwatches, but this better-than-Black Friday deal won't be live for long.

The OnePlus Watch 3 with a deals sticker

Don't want to break the bank on a Pixel Watch? You can score our best Android watch on Amazon for less than $250 — and it's 'particularly suited for runners'

By Rowan Davies Published

This OnePlus Watch 3 deal is the smartwatch upgrade you need if you can go without the latest Pixel Watch model.

Spotify interface showing library and playlist creation options.

Spotify brings Exclusive Mode to Windows for bit-perfect playback — but there are a few trade-offs you should know about

By Rowan Davies Last updated

Spotify for Windows just got a big upgrade — and audiophiles are going to love this one.

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Two streaming services are better than one — this is your last chance to score this Disney+ and Hulu bundle and pay $15 for three months

By Rowan Davies Published

This Disney+ and Hulu bundle ends today, so grab it while you can!

Two smartphones showing Raye's Spotify artist page and a stats page from the Spotify For Artists app

Spotify takes its first major step in tackling AI slop — now artists can review and approve what music appears on their profile

By Rowan Davies Published

Artist Protection Profile gives artists an active role in reviewing what music releases appear in their name.

Google Pixel Watch

Google Pixel Watch users are reporting wacky step counts, calories burned and other stats after Fitbit's March update

By Rowan Davies Last updated

Google Pixel Watch users are running into frustrating issues in the Fitbit app, but either company has yet to address them.

The Sony WH1000XM5 headphones next to the Meze Audio Alba wired earbuds

I switched back to earbuds after using headphones for three years — here’s what I have and haven’t missed

By Rowan Davies Published

From travel convenience to overall aesthetics, here are three things I've missed with using earbuds — and three things I haven't.

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