Week in Review: The top stories in phones, computing, entertainment, and more

Google I/O preview, Amazon Spring Sale, and 1,000 days of Wordle Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( March 15, 2024 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] Welcome Apple has dominated the tech headlines of late, whether through the launch of the Vision Pro, the arrival of new MacBook Airs, or the demise of the Apple Car project. But now it’s time for Google to take center stage. That’s because the tech giant has announced that Google I/O, its annual developer conference, will take place in mid-May – and frankly, we can’t wait. I/O usually delivers when it comes to big reveals of both new hardware and software, and we’ve already gazed into our crystal ball to predict what you can expect this year. Spoiler: AI. Lots of it. But also some other stuff. Check it out below. Another event on the horizon is Amazon’s Spring Sale, which kicks off next week in both the UK and the US, and which will offer five days of savings on everything from headphones to TVs and home appliances. No, it won’t feature AI – but it may be a great way to pick up a bargain, and we’ll be covering it in full on TechRadar. We're also going big on Wordle’s 1,000th birthday today. You can read my own guide to what I’ve learned from playing every single one of them below – and no, I didn’t use AI to cheat. Marc McLaren, Global Editor-in-Chief [The Photography & Video Show]( Don't Miss The Photography & Video Show The Photography & Video Show, 16-19 March at NEC Birmingham, is the destination for anyone passionate about photography, video and content creation. 250+ brands, 350 live demos and talks, four days packed with inspiration and exclusive deals. [Get 20% off standard entry tickets]( with code DCWTPS24. ADVERTISEMENT [] The week in phones [] [Google I/O 2024 and Android 15 are coming on May 14]( Google I/O 2024 has a date (Google) [Google I/O 2024 and Android 15 are coming on May 14]( Google's annual developer-focused get-together now has an official date for 2024, with Google I/O getting underway on May 14. We're expecting news about Android 15, the Pixel 8a phone, and lots of AI... so much AI... plus, hopefully, a surprise or two. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Samsung Galaxy S25 could get an AI boost over the iPhone 16]( [] - [The Google Pixel Fold 2 might have a truly tablet-sized screen]( [] - [Nothing Phone 2a review: Distinctive design meets mid-range magic]( [] The week in Apple [] [Future iPhones tipped to offer edge display panels]( MacBook, meet iPhone (Future) [Future iPhones tipped to offer edge display panels]( Future iPhones could feature miniature displays down the sides – not unlike the Touch Bar that used to feature on the MacBook Pro – if Apple develops the technology that it's exploring in a newly spotted patent. If anyone could make it work, Apple could. [Read the full story]( [] - [The Apple Vision Pro could launch outside the US soon]( [] - [Apple has fixed one of the worst things about the MacBook Air]( [] - [The rumored foldable iPhone could end up replacing the iPad mini]( [] The week in AI [] [Midjourney's reusable characters change the AI game]( Midjourney is now smarter than ever (Future) [Midjourney's reusable characters change the AI game]( The AI image generator Midjourney just got an impressive update: it can now reuse the same character in multiple pictures, rather than producing each image in isolation, and we've been putting it through a variety of different tests. [Read the full story]( [] - [Forget Sora – this is the AI video that will blow your mind]( [] - [OpenAI's Sora will one day add audio, editing, and may allow nudity]( [] - [New Rabbit R1 demo promises a world without apps]( [] This week's top deals picked by TechRadar's experts [] [Amazon's massive Spring Sale kicks off next week]( [Amazon's massive Spring Sale kicks off next week]( Amazon's next big deals event is right around the corner, with its Big Spring Sale kicking off in the US and the UK next Wednesday, March 20. Expect the usual avalanche of deals on Amazon's own devices, and on everything from laptops and TVs to home appliances. [Read the full story]( [] - [March Madness TV deal: save $1,000 on Samsung's stunning S90C OLED]( [] - [The Honor Pad 9 for £249 is the best budget tablet deal in the UK right now]( [] - [The premium Dell XPS 13 Plus is down to just $999 in Dell's TechFest sale]( [] The week in computing [] [The new default font for Microsoft Word is actually better]( Calibri is on the way out as the default (Shutterstock) [The new default font for Microsoft Word is actually better]( So long Calibri, you had a good run. The erstwhile default font for Word has been shunted aside in favor of Aptos – and in the expert eyes of our Editor-at-Large Lance Ulanoff it's actually an improvement, no matter what the naysayers think. [Read the full story]( [] - [Chrome to offer constant, real-time protection against malicious sites]( [] - [The TechRadar verdict on the new Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro]( [] - [Microsoft is testing an awful idea to promote Bing in Windows 11]( [] The week in entertainment [] [The best new movies and shows to catch this weekend]( [The best new movies and shows to catch this weekend]( Invincible season 2 part 2 is now streaming on Prime Video (Prime Video) This week's picks for your viewing pleasure include the blood-spattered Invincible season 2 part 2 on Prime Video, while new South Korean drama Chicken Nugget debuts on Netflix. Elsewhere, historical thriller Manhunt begins streaming on Apple TV Plus. [] - [Netflix just revealed a bunch of new exciting shows – I can't wait for these 4]( [] - [Marvel's creative headaches continue as X-Men 97 creator is axed]( [] - [Holy smokes, Bat fans! The Batman Part 2 has been delayed until late 2026]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [I've played all 1,000 Wordles and only lost once – here are my tips]( [] - [Continuous glucose monitors – health fad or the future of wellbeing?]( [] - [The US House votes to ban TikTok – but it's not as bad as you think]( [] - [Keurig's new K-Rounds coffee pods are plastic-free and sustainable]( [] - [TCL's new flagship mini-LED TV promises to break the brightness barrier]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word [SHARE]( Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/techradar/?referrerId=mvfLmxwvzC [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:techradar@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.