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Chris Hall

Chris Hall

News Writer

Chris has been writing about consumer tech for over 15 years. Formerly the Editor-in-Chief of Pocket-lint, he's covered just about every product launched, witnessed the birth of Android, the evolution of 5G, and the drive towards electric cars. You name it and Chris has written about it, driven it or reviewed it. Now working as a freelance technology expert, Chris' experience sees him covering all aspects of smartphones, smart homes and anything else connected. Chris has been published in titles as diverse as Computer Active and Autocar, and regularly appears on BBC News, BBC Radio, Sky, Monocle and Times Radio. He was once even on The Apprentice... but we don't talk about that.

Garmin Vivoactive 6

Garmin Vivoactive 6 is slimmer, brighter and adds a long-awaited feature

Garmin has announced the Vivoactive 6, the latest in its line of GPS fitness watches. The highlights on the hardware side include a slimmer design and brighter display, while there’s a new software feature that’s been long awaited too. The Vivoactive 6 launches at $299.99, replacing the Vivoactive 5 which launched for the same price […]
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Dummy Video

We may have a Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch date, and it’s soon

The pending launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has been the subject of plenty of speculation, but it now seems that we’ve got a date for the announcement of this phone: April 15, 2025. It comes just 2 months after the launch of the rest of the Samsung Galaxy S25 family, while being teased […]
A person holding the OnePlus 13.

OnePlus 13T officially confirmed by OnePlus, but it’s a bit of a joke

OnePlus has confirmed that it is preparing the launch the OnePlus 13T, a new compact flagship phone. The new model looks to reintroduce the T line of OnePlus phones, something we haven’t seen since 2022 with the OnePlus 10T. But before we get to the phone, let’s talk about how OnePlus confirmed it, because it […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE

The unreleased Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is already available to buy in one country

If you were waiting for the cheaper version of Samsung’s latest tablet then you could be in luck – because it’s already gone on sale, before Samsung has even announced it. You’ll have to be in The Netherlands to buy it right now, but there’s no clearer sign that this tablet is about to make […]
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

Samsung could make the Galaxy S26 performance more complicated, says report

Samsung could be preparing to switch back to using Exynos hardware in some regions.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 render.

Next Snapdragon chip to power new generation of affordable flagship phones

Qualcomm is about to launch its next flagship hardware which could power more affordable phones.
Hisense CanvasTV.

Hisense supersizes its Samsung Frame TV rival

When Samsung launched The Frame in 2017 there was no telling where this TV range would go. The fact that Hisense launched CanvasTV to rival it suggests that this lifestyle approach to TV has had an impact. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, they say. The CanvasTV , but now Hisense has announced that […]
OnePlus Slim Magnetic Power Bank

OnePlus’ MagSafe battery is slim, light and costs more than you’d expect

OnePlus has launched its own MagSafe battery called the . It has a 5,000mAh capacity and can attach magnetically to the back of phones to provide wireless charging. It also has a USB connector, so it can also be used for wired charging, while it’s an impressive 9mm thick and 120g (4.2oz). OnePlus wrapped it […]
A hand points a remote at a TV display a Netflix logo screen.

Netflix now streaming in HDR10+, but is your device supported?

Netflix has added a new HDR format to its service, confirming that it’s now . This isn’t just a tick box exercise, it’s a pretty big deal in the world of HDR streaming formats. Up to now, Netflix has streamed in Dolby Vision, while also supporting generic HDR10. Let’s put the HDR10 to one side […]
Samsung Odyssey 3D

Samsung expands monitor line with Odyssey 3D, OLED G8 and new ultrawide Odyssey G9

Samsung will happily tell you that it’s the top choice monitor for gamers, thanks in no small part to the performance of the Odyssey line-up. These premium monitors have pushed design, specs and performance, now updatied for 2025 – including a new addition. The Odyssey 3D (G90XF) offers a glasses-free viewing experience, supported by eye-tracking […]
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge cameras

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge specs continue to leak as launch nears

Samsung is preparing to launch another flagship model, the Galaxy S25 Edge. This slim phone was originally teased at the launch of the Galaxy S25 in January, with  pointing to an April 16 launch date for the new device. So far we’ve seen a range of specs for the phone, but thanks to a reliable […]
The Mocha Mousse Motorola Razr Plus in someone's pocket.

Moto Razr Plus (2025) expected to launch with a big hardware upgrade

Motorola is preparing to launch its 2025 phones and the model most likely to attract your attention is the Razr Plus (2025). Moto’s flagship folding phone has previously leaked, showing us what to  – spoiler, it’s not that different to the 2024 model – but there could be some surprises inside the phone. The new […]