ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from new GoPro cameras to the 'most beautiful phone of 2026'
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Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000
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If you haven't been keeping tabs on the technology headlines over the past seven days, we've got you covered.
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If you're in need of a catch up on what's been happening since this time last week, then our ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) round-up is here to help. It features the biggest stories from the week, summarized in an easy-to-digest format. With new LG TVs, cameras from DJI and GoPro, Fire TV sticks, and more to discuss, it's once again been quite a week in technology here's what went down. Article continues below You may like ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week ICYMI: the 7
biggest tech stories of the week 7. We got our first taste of Spider-Man: Brand New Day Another Spider-Man adventure is incoming (Image credit: Sony Pictures/Marvel Entertainment) We've already seen a trailer, but the first extended clip of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been shared at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, and there's lots to dig into. Besides what it tells us about
the upcoming Spidey flick (arriving in theaters on Friday, July 31), it also hints at some retconning that could have an impact on the next two Avengers movies.
This is mostly just speculation until we get to see the movie for ourselves, but everything is now perfectly set up for the return of Tom Holland as the superhero web slinger. At the same CinemaCon 2026 event, we've also been treated to two excellent new posters for the movie check both of them out
via the link below and tell us which one you prefer. Read the full story: Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first big clip has been revealed at CinemaCon
2026 and I think it's teasing us over how it'll set up Marvel's next two Avengers movies 6. There was a new twist in the US foreign router ban An Asus router, and FCC chairman Brendan Carr (Image credit: Getty Images / Kevin Dietsch / Future) The US administration recently banned the launch of any new routers manufactured in foreign countries ostensibly over national security concerns. One of the companies expected to be affected by the ban was Netgear , but this week we got news that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be giving Netgear routers a pass.
Netgear has told us that it did submit an application for an exemption based on the FCC guidelines, which take into account the future plans of a company as well as current manufacturing processes, and that may be what made the difference here. Whatever the details in the small print, this remains a somewhat confusing ruling by the FCC. Get daily insight, inspiration and
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seemingly wont be banned in the US after all and this just proves the ban
was never about security 5. Amazon gave us a slimmer Fire TV Stick (Image credit: Future) There was a lot of Amazon Fire TV news this week: not only
did we get a slimmer version of the dependable Fire TV Stick HD streaming device, there's an interface revamp coming for all Fire TV devices. The updated layout is apparently going to help users to find content faster, with improved category selections one of the incoming software improvements.
Alongside the interface refresh, Amazon is also pushing out Fire TV channels, which will be free and ad-supported. These channels are going to be rolling out internationally at the end of the month, and cover genres such as news, comedy, cooking, and travel. These updates are substantial enough for rivals such as Roku and Google to take note. Read the full story: Own a Fire TV device? You're getting a free update soon, with refreshed layout and new streaming channels and Amazon's also launching a slimmer Fire TV Stick 4. We tried 'the most beautiful phone of 2026' The Oppo Find X9 Ultra (Image
credit: Future / Tim Coleman) Oppo has something to say to those who think smartphone design has peaked, and it's saying it in the form of the Find X9 Ultra. We've spent some time with the handset, which is inspired by the fantastic Hasselblad X2D camera in terms of its aesthetics, and this could genuinely end up being the most beautiful phone of 2026 (and quite a few
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There's going to be a full reveal of the phone next week, but for now we can confirm that the Oppo Find X9 Ultra comes with twin 200MP cameras and 10x optical zoom, and we're confident that the inside of the phone will be just
as good as the outside. Stay tuned to TechRadar for more details over the
next few days, including pricing and availability. Read the full story: The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is inspired by my favorite Hasselblad camera and I think it's the most beautiful phone of 2026 so far 3. The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 finally landed Meet the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 (Image credit: Future) After months of rumors and speculation, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has finally landed, and this looks to be a serious upgrade over the Pocket 3 that preceded it. We've
listed seven key upgrades that make the latest model worth a look, whether you're looking to upgrade from an existing device or wanting to get started with a vlogging camera for the first time.
The upgrades here include a new 4K sensor for better photos and video, improved color handling, a new slo-mo mode (up to 8x in full 4K), and subject tracking. We've got some welcome design tweaks to talk about too, while there's a higher capacity battery compared to the Pocket 3 that should ensure more recording time between charges. Read the full story: DJI Pocket 4 vs DJI Pocket 3 7 upgrades for the next best-selling vlogging camera 2. GoPro launched its epic Mission action cams GoPro's new models (Image credit:
GoPro) GoPro has been rather quiet of late, but that changed this week, when we got three new models from the camera company. These models are firmly
aimed at serious videographers and photographers, too the Mission 1 Pro ILS supports a Micro Four Thirds lens mount, which means it's compatible with hundreds of existing lenses.
That model is joined by the Mission 1 and Mission 1 Pro models. All three cameras feature a new 1-inch 50MP sensor and are capable of recording 8K video, and while we're still waiting for details on pricing, we do know pre-orders are opening up on May 21. Check out the three new models for yourself and let us know your thoughts is GoPro back? Read the full story: GoPros get their biggest upgrade for 20 years with trio of 'professional' Mission 1 8K action cams and one even supports hundreds of pro camera lenses 1. We tested LG's new flagship OLED TV The LG G6 OLED TV (Image credit: Future) For many years LG has topped our list of the best OLED TVs on the market or been very close to the top and so expectations were high for the LG G6 that's leading the charge for the electronics maker in 2026. Having spent three weeks in the company of the television, we can confirm that it sets a new high bar when it comes to viewing experiences.
The LG G5 remains an excellent TV, but the LG G6 has somehow managed to improve on its predecessor in terms of picture quality, reflection reduction, gaming performance, color reproduction, and performance in brightly lit
rooms. Have a read through our review and see if this could be the
significant television upgrade you've been waiting for. Read the full story:
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