Christian Rowlands

Christian Rowlands

TechRadar contributor

Formerly News Editor at Stuff, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on cameras, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.

Articles by: Christian Rowlands

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Google Whisk is a new way to create AI visuals using image prompts – here's how to try it

By Christian Rowlands published

Google's new AI tool uses images as inputs instead of text-based prompts – here's how to take it for a spin.

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Fake parcel delivery texts are the fastest-growing phishing scam this holiday season – here’s how to avoid them

By Christian Rowlands published

Fake text message alerts claiming to be from legitimate courier services are the fastest-growing scam this holiday season – here's how to avoid them.

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Should you ditch unencrypted messaging apps? Here's what experts say about the FBI's warning

By Christian Rowlands published

The FBI recently warned Americans to strictly use encrypted messaging apps to keep their communications secure. But is it really something you need to worry about?

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Goodbye, unreliable weather forecasts? Google DeepMind's AI model sets new benchmark for 15-day predictions

By Christian Rowlands published

Google DeepMind's new GenCast AI model can forecast the weather with incredible accuracy, up to 15 days in advance.

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Your Netflix account is not suspended – how to avoid the latest SMS scam

By Christian Rowlands published

A Netflix SMS scam has again resurfaced, claiming that your account has been suspended – here's how to stay safe.

A Vay car being remotely driving through a street

Teledriving takes off – meet the tech that wants to drive your next rental car to your doorstep

By Christian Rowlands published

Teledrivers are already dropping off hire cars in Las Vegas

An iPhone on a red and orange background showing a scam phishing email for Apple ID.

Your Apple ID is not suspended – how to avoid the latest dangerous phishing scam

By Christian Rowlands published

A new Apple ID phishing scam is a new twist on an old favorite – here's how to avoid it.

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AI voice scams are on the rise – here’s how to stay safe, according to security experts

By Christian Rowlands published

The next spam call you receive might not be a real person – here's how to stay safe from AI voice scams.

TCL's first inkjet-printed OLED monitor

OLED monitors and TVs could get cheaper soon thanks to TCL's inkjet breakthrough

By Christian Rowlands published

TCL has started producing inkjet-printed OLED panels

A phone showing the Bluesky Social app

The Bluesky hype explained – how it compares to Twitter and the best ways to switch

By Christian Rowlands published

Is the social network worth the hype?

A finger holding a tiny camera lens for smartphones

This tiny lens turns your smartphone into a polarizing microscope – and it works with both iPhones and Android phones too

By Christian Rowlands published

Kickstarter camera add-on can magnify 1200x

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‘I could do with a haircut’: First AI-powered garden will let chat to your flowers and soil

By Christian Rowlands published

Intelligent gardens will know when they need watering

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