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Anthropic's Claude chatbot is suffering an outage, with the company confirming an active issue affecting users. TechRadar is running live updates as people report problems accessing the AI assistant. Users have taken to social media to share error messages and check whether others are experiencing the same disruption. Anthropic has not yet said what caused the problem or when full service will be restored.
- 2The best new gadgets we tested in October●Top tech of the month: the best new gadgets we've tested for October 2026
TechRadar has published its monthly roundup of the best new gadgets it tested in October 2026, highlighting the top devices reviewed by its team over the past month. The feature serves as a buyer's guide for consumers looking to purchase recently released technology, drawing reader attention at the start of a new month as people catch up on the latest product launches.
- 3Artists and designers on why AI slop is spreading▼Have you noticed AI slop everywhere lately? I asked artists and designers why it’s taking over the real world
A TechRadar report examines the growing presence of low-quality AI-generated content, often called AI slop, in everyday spaces like advertising, packaging and online media. The piece draws on interviews with artists and designers, who attribute the spread to cost-cutting and speed, and voice concern about its impact on creative work and visual culture.
- 4Is your router holding back your fiber internet speeds?▼Is your router holding back your fiber internet speeds? How to make sure your network isn’t a bottleneck
TechRadar is looking at whether home routers are limiting fiber internet performance. The piece explains how to check whether your router is a bottleneck and what to do about it, including making sure your hardware can match the speeds your provider delivers. The takeaway for readers: if fast broadband plans feel slow, the router, not the connection, may be to blame.