TechRadar launches US site

UK's #1 tech blog heads stateside

Words: Matt Bradford on April 10, 2012

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TechRadar, UK's most popular technology website, has arrived on western soil. The new site, dubbed TechRadar US, was launched by Future Publishing to offer western tech lovers the resources and support of its UK sister site, but with a focus on North American gadgets, gear, and technology news.

“Our sister site, TechRadar in the UK is the #1 technology website in the UK and us folks on the other side of the pond are gonna leverage their success to bring tech lovers in the States even more of the tech that they love,” wrote TechRadar US in its introductory post.

The launch announcement included a video highlighting some of the changes coming to TechRadar's sites on both sides of the pond:

TechRadar's coverage runs the gamut from smartphone guides to computer reviews, gaming hardware reports, gadget tests, home theatre comparisons, and pretty anything to do with the products and services that keeps the human race informed, entertained, and engaged. A scan through its most recent articles offers a glimpse at the site's diversity, with recent features including a PS Vita review, a look at the 50 best free iPhone games on the planet, a Sony Ericsson Xperia Play review, and an insightful rundown of how Apple became a retail giant.

Although TechRadar US will work alongside its UK siblings, the site insists it will not be a carbon copy, promising, “TechRadar in the US won't just be a clone of its sibling in the UK - we'll definitely have our own take on things and as we grow our unique voice will too.”

US readers will be automatically redirected to the North American site. Fans can also keep tabs on TechRadar via Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

Platforms:

Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii, Wii U, iPhone, iPad

Topics:

Future Publishing, Techradar

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Asmodean - April 10, 2012 1:25 p.m.

For a moment I read Talkradar... Well anyway, good to know there a new tech site out there.
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RebornKusabi - April 10, 2012 2:18 p.m.

As someone about to jump knee-deep into PC gaming (due to the disgusting turn console gaming has become this generation), this and PC Gamer are about to become my best friends.
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ObliqueZombie - April 10, 2012 3:09 p.m.

I was about to say something very, very similar. I, too, am about to dive into PC gaming this summer, and I plan on hitting the ground running. Looks like this'll help me find parts when I need them!
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lilbuddha - April 10, 2012 3:50 p.m.

If you want to be a true pc gamer / tech head, start reading hardware reviews. Lots of them. Don't just skip to the graphics cards / fps graphs. Read the whole thing. Sites like TR, [H], anandtech, and others really flesh out their reviews with explanations of the hardware, to include explaining complicated technologies to the layman. Once you get a good grasp on "what's PC hardware like in the now" you can start skimming that stuff over and jumping straight to the results. Understanding HOW some stuff works lets you understand games a lot better, especially when you're having bugs/issues. There is a flip-side though. Knowing how something works sometimes makes the "magic" of the visual effect disappear. Kind of like taking film classes in college...you stop watching the movie and start watching the technique, the angles, the delivery of dialogue; it makes enjoying brainless action flicks a lot harder! Thankfully there is a cure and it comes in 6 packs.
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nccows - April 10, 2012 4:39 p.m.

The name is so close to TalkRadar that this hurts. Mean move, GR.
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IcePotato - April 10, 2012 10:06 p.m.

Now Gamesradar needs a video game podcast. I can't believe you guys never thought about getting one.
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