TechRadar, a well-known technology news and review website, is once again hosting its annual tech awards for 2026—but this year, the final winners will be decided entirely by its readers. Nearly 100 categories are up for grabs, covering a wide range of products from smartphones to smart home devices. Readers have the option to vote in specific categories that interest them, rather than casting a vote in all categories. All votes must be submitted by 00:01am PST (03:01am EST / 08:01am BST) on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, to be counted. The awards span various categories, including Phones & Cameras, Computing & Gaming, TV & Audio, Fitness & Home Tech, and more. These categories include products such as smartphones, cameras, tablets, e-readers, drones, laptops, gaming accessories, monitors, gaming services, soundbars, projectors, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, earbuds, televisions, streaming services, smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart gym equipment, air fryers, smart lighting, and home security systems. Readers can access links on the TechRadar website to vote in individual categories or vote in all categories at once. Winners of the Readers' Choice Awards will be announced during TechRadar Awards 2026 Week, which begins on Monday, October 19th. In addition to the reader-voted awards, the TechRadar Product of the Year Awards will also be revealed. These awards are selected exclusively by a panel of expert judges, offering a contrast to the reader-driven Readers' Choice Awards. The event will highlight both consumer preferences and professional evaluations of the best products from the past year.