David Nield

David Nield

Freelance Contributor

Dave is a freelance tech journalist who has been writing about gadgets, apps and the web for more than two decades. Based out of Stockport, England, on TechRadar you'll find him covering news, features and reviews, particularly for phones, tablets and wearables. Working to ensure our breaking news coverage is the best in the business over weekends, David also has bylines at Gizmodo, T3, PopSci and a few other places besides, as well as being many years editing the likes of PC Explorer and The Hardware Handbook.

Articles by: David Nield

A laptop screen showing Spiceitfy for Spotify
I've been a Spotify subscriber for 17 years — here are the top 5 plug-ins I recommend for the music streamer

By David Nield Published

Spotify is better with extensions — and these 5 in particular can help you make the most of the audio streaming platform.

DJI Avata 360 drone
DJI fans in the US will miss out on 25 drone and camera launches this year due to ban — as appeal reveals $1.5bn financial hit causing the company 'immediate and grave harm'

By David Nield Published

DJI is throwing itself into a full appeal of its ban in the US, and it wants to see action taken immediately.

Chipolo x Secrid Miniwallet Trackable
This trackable wallet is made from responsibly sourced, recycled materials — and I think I prefer it to AirTags

By David Nield Published

This wallet from Chipolo and Secrid will keep your cards and cash safe, and can be tracked from your phone.

Google Gemini for Home graphic
Google just fixed one of the biggest Gemini for Home problems, bringing back a feature users say they 'really missed'

By David Nield Published

Gemini for Home can now carry on conversations in a similar way to the Google Assistant that it replaced.

Samsung Galaxy S26 sustainable
The EU requires phone makers to fit 'readily removable' batteries from next year — but there may be a notable exception

By David Nield Published

New sustainability rules come into force in the European Union from 2027, and here's what you need to know.

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Fitbit Air leak
The latest Fitbit Air leak gives us colors, a launch date, and a possible price — and I've got my money ready

By David Nield Published

We've got more leaked details of the upcoming Fitbit Air tracker, and it seems well suited for someone like me.

Honor Lightning
Humanoid robot beats human world record for the first time at the Beijing half marathon — but some are still stumbling at the starting line

By David Nield Published

Take a look at the robots running in the second Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China.

New Glenn 3
'A wonderful show for any rocket enthusiast': Blue Origin shows SpaceX it can do reusable rockets too by landing 'Never Tell Me The Odds'

By David Nield Published

The third New Glenn launch has been a success, and it's going to mean wider access to mobile satellite communications.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD (2026)
'This device prevents sideloading': Amazon warns Fire TV Stick HD buyers that it can't be turned into an illegal 'Fire Stick' for free streaming

By David Nield Published

It's been confirmed that the new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD runs Vega OS and prevents sideloading.

Samsung Galaxy S26 hidden feature
This hidden Samsung Galaxy S26 feature has changed how I watch Netflix and YouTube on the move

By David Nield Published

If you've got a new Galaxy S26 phone, then you've got access to an AI-powered tool for lowering background noise.

ICYMI 17.04.2026
ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from new GoPro cameras to the 'most beautiful phone of 2026'

By David Nield Published

If you haven't been keeping tabs on the technology headlines over the past seven days, we've got you covered.

The Insta360 GO Ultra camera held by a female photographer against a green wooded backdrop
'Fresh' or 'hideous'? Insta360's first mirrorless camera has leaked again — and photographers can't decide if they love it or hate it

By David Nield Published

The latest leaked device from Insta360 is a mirrorless camera that may be part of a wider trend in the market.

Ereader
The world's smallest ereader fits in the palm of your hand — and you can make your own for less than $50

By David Nield Published

What do you do when the ereaders currently on the market are too big for your needs? Build your own.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 in white
'A total disappointment': Some Galaxy Watch owners are seeing major battery drains after the latest software update

By David Nield Published

There's a problem with certain Samsung Galaxy Watch models and battery life, and Google Play Services could be to blame.

Apple Maps on an iPhone
'Tone deaf and short sighted': Apple Maps gets first ads pop-up in iOS 26.5 beta — and users are fuming

By David Nield Published

It looks likely that iOS 26.5 will introduce advertising in Apple Maps, after a new pop-up was spotted in the beta.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW
The iOS 26.4 update left one unfortunate user locked out of his iPhone — and the reason is so obscure you'll never guess it

By David Nield Published

We got some welcome updates for the iPhone with iOS 26.4, but it's also locked one user out of his handset.

Mac mini M4 on a table next to a portable SSD
'Insane demand': some Mac mini and Mac Studio models are now out of stock at Apple, but it's not clear what the reasons are — RAM crisis or imminent refresh?

By David Nield Published

Certain Mac models are now completely unavailable from Apple, but it's not clear what the reasons are.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4
We're officially getting the DJI Pocket 4 on April 16, but here's how Insta360 could beat it

By David Nield Published

DJI has now told us when the Osmo Pocket 4 will be unveiled, but a competitor is waiting in the wings.

YouTube displaying on a smart TV with someone pointing a remote
YouTube insists that a 90-sec, unskippable ad format 'isn't something we are testing' — but furious users say 'they very much exist'

By David Nield Published

YouTube TV users are complaining about longer ads that can't be skipped, while YouTube says nothing has changed.

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iMac G3 wall at the Apple Museum
'This is incredible': the first visitors to Europe's biggest Apple museum are stunned by the wall of iMac G3s — and a replica of Steve Jobs' garage

By David Nield Published

You can find thousands of Apple gadgets on show at a new museum that just opened in the Netherlands.

Netflix app on mobile
Netflix customers in Italy are getting refunds of up to $585 after 'unlawful' price hikes — though the rest of us shouldn't start celebrating yet

By David Nield Published

Netflix has to repay customers in Italy who have been through years of price hikes, though it may be a one-off.

An Artemis II astronaut looking out of a window at the moon, next to an iPhone showing a photo of the moon's surface
Artemis II astronaut snaps a 'stunning' photo of the Moon's surface using an iPhone 17 Pro Max — this is what you can get with 8x zoom (and an unparalleled view)

By David Nield Published

Amazing photos and videos continue to come back from the Orion spacecraft as it rounds the Moon and heads home.

Bloomberg
Iran is threatening to bomb the $30 billion Stargate AI data center backed by OpenAI, Nvidia, and other tech giants

By David Nield Published

The Stargate UAE AI data center, proudly announced by OpenAI and the US government, could be hit by missile strikes.

Google Messages
Samsung Messages is officially shutting down for good — here's what you need to know

By David Nield Published

Samsung has announced that its Samsung Messages app is shutting, with Google Messages the replacement.

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Artemis II
The first iPhone 17 Pro Max photos sent back from the Artemis II mission really are out of this world

By David Nield Published

Gaze in awe and wonder at these shots being shared by NASA and the crew of the Artemis II.

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