{
  "id": 7815461,
  "title": "Vote now in the TechRadar Readers' Choice Awards 2026 — TV, Streaming & Audio categories!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/vote-now-in-the-techradar-readers-choice-awards-2026-tv-streaming",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:30:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/tech/techradar-readers-choice-awards-2026-tv-streaming-and-audio-categories"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The TechRadar Readers Choice Awards 2026 have arrived, marking a departure from previous award selection methods. For the very first time, these accolades are determined entirely by the readers themselves. This expansive awards show features nearly 100 categories, but readers are encouraged to focus on the TV, Streaming, and Audio categories for a more manageable voting experience. These categories encompass a range of products including soundbars, projectors, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, earbuds, televisions, and streaming services.\n\nReaders can cast their votes through the provided survey or by following the relevant links to explore additional categories or participate in the full vote. The esteemed editors at TechRadar meticulously selected the initial shortlists, considering both the best tested products and the year's most popular items. However, the final determination of winners hinges on the reader's votes, which must be submitted before the stroke of midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST), 3:01 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), or 8:01 AM British Summer Time (BST) on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026.\n\nOnce the voting period concludes, the votes will be compiled to crown the winners across all categories. The winners will be unveiled during the TechRadar Awards Week, commencing on Monday, October 19th. This includes the coveted Reader's Choice Awards, alongside the TechRadar Product of the Year Awards, which will be decided by the expert panel of judges. The race is on, and the power to decide the ultimate winners is firmly in the hands of the TechRadar community.",
  "summary": "The winners are 100% voted by you, so pick your winners in TVs, headphones, wireless speakers and more!",
  "key_points": [
    "Readers determine 2026 TechRadar Awards entirely through votes",
    "Focus on TV, Streaming, and Audio categories for easier voting",
    "Voting closes October 7th at midnight PST/EST/BST"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Vote now in the TechRadar Readers' Choice Awards 2026 — Fitness & Home Tech categories!",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/vote-now-in-the-techradar-readers-choice-awards-2026-fitness-home",
        "published": "2026-09-16T15:30:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}