LoginDo you still need a TV licence? What the BBC’s new free YouTube shows could mean for your £175 bill
25 January 2026 at 12:00
The BBC and YouTube partnership has left a lot of burning questions unanswered, but we've got them for you.
Normal view
Received — 26 January 2026
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
Latest from TechRadar in News
- Do you still need a TV licence? What the BBC’s new free YouTube shows could mean for your £175 bill
Received — 24 January 2026
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- ‘We think it’s vitally important to be transparent with listeners and fair to artists’: Deezer says viral ‘singer’ Sienna Rose, with millions of Spotify streams, is an AI fake
‘We think it’s vitally important to be transparent with listeners and fair to artists’: Deezer says viral ‘singer’ Sienna Rose, with millions of Spotify streams, is an AI fake
23 January 2026 at 14:10
'Singer' Sienna Rose is riding the Spotify charts, but her entire act is an AI-generated façade.
Received — 9 January 2026
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- WhatsApp is getting one of its best upgrades in years — here are 3 new ways to supercharge your group chats
WhatsApp is getting one of its best upgrades in years — here are 3 new ways to supercharge your group chats
8 January 2026 at 13:28
These new WhatsApp tools are coming to group chats — and I can't wait to get my hands on the new text sticker feature.
Received — 18 December 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- Google TV Freeplay adds even more free streaming channels, bringing its library total to over 250
Google TV Freeplay adds even more free streaming channels, bringing its library total to over 250
18 December 2025 at 12:29
Google expands its range of FAST entertainment and sports content, as well as adding more local news channels.
-
- ‘I think $2.3 billion says you might be wrong on that’: James Cameron shoots down critics of 3D in Avatar, as fresh lawsuit emerges from animator
‘I think $2.3 billion says you might be wrong on that’: James Cameron shoots down critics of 3D in Avatar, as fresh lawsuit emerges from animator
18 December 2025 at 01:00
The lawsuit claims Cameron copied the story for Avatar: The Way of Water from a fellow animator's original sci-fi idea.
Received — 16 December 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- Google smashes language barriers with live translation for any earbuds on Android — here’s how it works
Google smashes language barriers with live translation for any earbuds on Android — here’s how it works
15 December 2025 at 16:00
You no longer have to use Pixel Buds to take advantage of live translations in Google Translate - now all earbuds are compatible.
Received — 12 November 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- The Google TV Streamer is getting Gemini's smarts – here's how you can check if your device is eligible
The Google TV Streamer is getting Gemini's smarts – here's how you can check if your device is eligible
11 November 2025 at 15:30
The Gemini takeover is finally coming to the Google TV Streamer, and it's been a long time coming.
-
- Spotify Wrapped 2025 is almost here, but it needs to make these 3 changes to avoid last year’s epic fail
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is almost here, but it needs to make these 3 changes to avoid last year’s epic fail
11 November 2025 at 15:00
Spotify made some huge mistakes with last year's music roundup, let's hope it doesn't repeat them for Wrapped 2025.
Received — 7 November 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- Fitbit is working on hypertension and ‘unusual trend' detection for Pixel Watch owners – here's how you can sign up for testing
Fitbit is working on hypertension and ‘unusual trend' detection for Pixel Watch owners – here's how you can sign up for testing
7 November 2025 at 13:09
Fitbit Labs is running tests for a new hypertension alert tool, and your can join the waitlist now.
Received — 6 November 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- Spotify launches listening stats every 24 hours plus a weekly Wrapped, and it's a sure-fire way to beat Apple Music Replay
Spotify launches listening stats every 24 hours plus a weekly Wrapped, and it's a sure-fire way to beat Apple Music Replay
6 November 2025 at 16:00
Spotify's new 'Listening stats' tab updates every 24 hours, showing your top artists and songs from the past four weeks.
-
- YouTube TV and Disney stand-off branded an ‘antitrust issue’ by broadcaster – here's what could happen next
YouTube TV and Disney stand-off branded an ‘antitrust issue’ by broadcaster – here's what could happen next
6 November 2025 at 15:34
The CEO of one of the US' biggest TV station groups, Sinclair, has shared that the Disney-YouTube TV drama is affecting local ABC stations.
Received — 17 October 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- Google is rolling out an unexpected update for Nest Mini and Audio smart speakers – and it’s all thanks to Gemini
Google is rolling out an unexpected update for Nest Mini and Audio smart speakers – and it’s all thanks to Gemini
17 October 2025 at 17:52
An update is giving existing Google Nest speakers some new colored lights, reminiscent of Gemini's branding.
-
- Meta is axing the Messenger app on Mac and and Windows, but hasn’t told us why
Meta is axing the Messenger app on Mac and and Windows, but hasn’t told us why
17 October 2025 at 13:24
On December 15, Meta will be shutting down its Messenger apps on Mac and Windows for good.
Received — 16 October 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- Google Messages is doubling down on scam prevention with two new safety measures – this is how you can keep your inbox clean
Google Messages is doubling down on scam prevention with two new safety measures – this is how you can keep your inbox clean
16 October 2025 at 15:00
Google Messages has launched its new Key Verifier tool, as well as new scam link alerts.
-
- Spotify’s first ever TV channel is coming exclusively to Samsung TVs – and it’s completely free to access
Spotify’s first ever TV channel is coming exclusively to Samsung TVs – and it’s completely free to access
16 October 2025 at 13:34
Bill Simmons' The Ringer podcast network is coming to Samsung TV Plus as a free 24-hour channel.
Received — 15 October 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- Freely plans to add even more new channels in 2026, and I’ve spotted one that’s perfect for cinephiles
Freely plans to add even more new channels in 2026, and I’ve spotted one that’s perfect for cinephiles
15 October 2025 at 18:45
Blaze, Bloomberg News, and True Crime UK are just some of the exciting new free channels landing in 2026.
-
- Spotify AI DJ is getting another slew of useful tools, but I’m still hooked on its audio mixing feature
Spotify AI DJ is getting another slew of useful tools, but I’m still hooked on its audio mixing feature
15 October 2025 at 15:00
Spotify AI DJ gets typed requests and personalized prompts, as well as music requests for its Spanish version, DJ Livi.
Received — 10 October 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- A new Google Nest Hub is finally coming – here’s what it needs to compete with Amazon’s stunning new Echo Show
A new Google Nest Hub is finally coming – here’s what it needs to compete with Amazon’s stunning new Echo Show
9 October 2025 at 14:30
A new Google Nest Hub smart display is in the pipeline, and it's coming with Gemini smarts.
Received — 10 September 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- Audiophiles rejoice! Spotify Lossless is finally here – and it’s a huge step for the streaming service
Audiophiles rejoice! Spotify Lossless is finally here – and it’s a huge step for the streaming service
10 September 2025 at 13:00
At last, lossless audio is now available in Spotify. Here's what we know so far, including how to enable it.
Received — 9 September 2025
⏭
Latest from TechRadar in News
-
- Google has leaked its next lineup of Nest Cams and Doorbells with Gemini, and they’re already appearing in stores
Google has leaked its next lineup of Nest Cams and Doorbells with Gemini, and they’re already appearing in stores
8 September 2025 at 17:54
The Nest Cam Outdoor, Nest Cam Indoor, and Nest Doorbell were all spotted at a Home Depot store - but the new Nest smart speaker is no where to be found.
