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1. Stop putting your wet phone in rice – experts explain why it can do more harm than good

   We’ve all heard that putting a wet phone in rice can save it – but experts say it may do more harm than good.

2. "Threat actors have a goal in mind and they'll use whatever path they see to get that goal" - AWS CISO tells us how your company can stay safe, by being more like Amazon

   Being smart about AI in cybersecurity can make all the difference, AWS CISO tells us.

3. Landman season 2 will 'never' feature the ultimate sidekick for Cami — and I'm absolutely distraught

   Cami's having a rough ride in Landman season 2, but I think she's missing something. According to Demi Moore, that something will sadly 'never' happen.

4. Engineers, AMD has a Christmas gift for you: Extensive benchmarking puts much cheaper Radeon Pro ahead of Nvidia's finest in key engineering software packages

   PugetSystems testing shows Radeon Pro GPUs frequently matching or exceeding Nvidia RTX Pro cards in engineering software despite significantly lower pricing.

5. How to watch The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas Specials — stream star-studded version of business reality competition

   A crop of famous faces take on a festive task in this special outing. Here's how to watch The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas Specials online and from anywhere.

6. How to watch Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2025 — stream Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock's trilogy free from anywhere

   A series of three space-themed seminars delivered by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, here's how to watch Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2025.

7. "Post-quantum encryption is not the end" – NordVPN aims for world-first security milestones in 2026

   After adding post-quantum encryption (PQE) to all its apps in May, NordVPN now strives for cryptographic agility. Here's why it matters.

8. I asked Norton VPN experts for tips on staying safe over Christmas — here's what they said

   The festive season is rife with risks, so I asked the experts everything you need to know

9. Too busy even for Santa? Japanese PC maker forced to stop sales due to deluge of orders

   Mouse Computer halts all PC product sales due to massive order surge, component shortages, and disrupted New Year promotional plans.

10. This is the cheapest OCuLink mini PC you can buy right now — NucBox K15 costs just $360 barebone and supports up to 24TB SSD

    The NucBox K15 is a $360 mini PC supporting extensive SSD storage, quad display outputs, and hybrid Intel CPU performance.

11. That's a crossover we never saw coming - Facebook borrows the Linux scheduler from the Steam Deck to help run its data centers

    Meta is testing a Steam Deck Linux scheduler on servers, betting that latency-driven design scales beyond gaming into production infrastructure.

12. This new MVNO wants to let users pay with crypto - but security scrutiny may mean it never sees the light of day

    Phreeli launches a privacy-oriented MVNO allowing crypto payments, eSIM activation, and unlimited plans, with security focused on compartmentalized data management.

13. 10 impossibly small Japanese laptops under 1Kg that you will probably never be able to buy (unless you fly there)

    Ten impossibly small Japanese laptops under 1kg - but you'll probably never be able to buy.

14. Get an Amazon Echo Dot for Christmas? Discover the 3 features that revolutionized my smart home setup

    Whether you were on the nice list or just decided to treat yourself, I’m gifting you with three Alexa features you’ll be glad you tried.

15. I’m TechRadar’s reviews editor – here are the 5 best gadgets I’ve tested all year

    I’m in charge of reviews here at TechRadar – these are the 5 best gadgets I personally tested in 2025.

16. From Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to Marshall and KEF getting into the game, 2025 was a great year for soundbars

    In 2025, we saw models arrive from new brands, stalwarts like Samsung and LG resting on their laurels, and a big change in the form of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. All in all, it was an interesting year for soundbars.

17. It’s been a special year for JRPG remakes in 2025, but these 3 games really stood out

    I’ve played a ton of JRPG remakes in 2025, but these 3 are the absolute best.

18. The biggest tech trends to expect in 2026

    2026 will be a year of big changes and developments for AI, Apple, Nvidia, robots, AR, and more. Here's what to watch.

19. Will we get an Apple Ring in 2026? Here's what the rumors say so far

    There's been a lot of speculation about an Apple Ring in recent years – here's what we know so far.

20. Almost 3 years later, it's time to admit that Microsoft Copilot was a mistake

    Copilot wasn't asked for by users, but by shareholders - and quite frankly, it shows.

21. The DJI Osmo Action 6 can now record 8K video — a major firmware upgrade is rolling out for free now

    A new update is rolling out now for the DJI Osmo Action 6 that brings with it a host of improvements, including 8K.

22. Xbox can’t wait to get out of 2025 and start talking about the next generation

    Microsoft priced itself out of the console market and started talking up the next generation.

23. Your full software kit for ditching Big Tech in 2026

    Breakaway in the New Year

24. I tried to build a $550 rig to beat this $379 Machenike Ryzen 7 8745HS Mini PC — and I was unsuccessful

    No other deal touches this Machenike AI mini PC for value - and it boasts an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS with 16GB of high-speed RAM and a 512GB M.2 SSD.

25. NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, December 28 (game #931)

    Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.