Today’s episode of Tech Under the Radar explores meaningful technology developments you may not see in headline news: consumer safety gear embedding radar sensors, next-generation defense radar research, Vietnam’s first semiconductor fabrication plant, surging AI adoption in legal practice, an open-source mobile news app refresh, institutional semiconductor stock signals, commercial radar market growth, sustainability-oriented bioremediation technology, Starlink satellite expansions, and Europe’s vehicle inspection modernization. These signals reflect how hardware, connectivity, and enterprise adoption trends are evolving in real time — and all linked sources are in the show notes below.

• Google restores JPEG XL image format in Chromium — Native JPEG XL support returns to Chromium, improving web image compression and bandwidth. 👉 https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-restores-much-missed-jpeg-xl-format-to-chromium-code-base-better-image-compression-and-better-bandwidth-are-on-the-way

• Razer’s AI gaming ecosystem innovations at CES 2026 — Razer reveals AI companions, developer tools, wearable tech, and more. 👉 https://www.razer.com/newsroom/company-news/razer-at-ces-2026/?srsltid=AfmBOopnWoXZy3TLriMlWrx-j6ADAbUQai_C5JUGaBVXwGPoxxE1yWkK

• Cyberattacks used to disrupt power and radar in Venezuela blackout — New reports suggest digital attacks played a role in infrastructure disruption. 👉 https://www.securityweek.com/new-reports-reinforce-cyberattacks-role-in-maduro-capture-blackout/

• Chromium JPEG XL motion grows developer ecosystem support — Additional context on JPEG XL’s broader community impact. 👉 https://x.com/techradar/status/2013365317645537367

• Nanometer‑thick magnets via lasers could influence future hardware — Research shows laser‑based magnets at nanoscale at room temperature. 👉 https://www.techradar.com/news/archive (see Nanometer‑thick magnet...)

• Tech Radar’s news archives on CES and robotics progress — Highlighting robotics moving into real world applications. 👉 https://www.techradar.com/news/archive