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Gareth Beavis

Gareth Beavis

Former Editorial Director
Author/Co-Author of 44 articles

Gareth has been covering all the major technology releases for over two decades as the former Global Editor in Chief of TechRadar, writing over 4,000 articles on the world of consumer tech and breaking dozens of news stories that helped shape the technology landscape as we know it.

He has appeared on international news channels many times over the years, covering everything from the role of mobile technology during riots, the impact of Samsung's Note 7 disaster on the company, or how technology might be implanted in our brains in the future.

Passionate about fitness and mobile technology, he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones, wearables and tablets, run seminars on the impact of technology on our lives, and is a deep user of AI across multiple platforms... although he doesn't believe it's always a force for good.

Clothing, Footwear, Shoe

I tried these shoes that can only exist thanks to 3D printing

Shoe maker Syntilay has unveiled its new PulsePodz shoes, which it claims couldn’t have been made without 3D printing and AI. These recovery slides feature nine individual pods on the base, designed with a lattice structure and different densities that create a cushion to target support where the foot needs it most. Recommended Videos Syntilay […]
Crowd, Person, People

Everything that happened at Hisense’s CES 2026 launch

OK, that’s a wrap on Hisense’s CES 2026 press conference… it was quick, had a lot of chat about color but a couple of insights into where Hisense is heading. You can read all about it through the posts below, but here’s something of a summary (some parts of it are still unclear, but I’ll […]
Robot

LG’s new robot Cloid isn’t what you think

I’ve just come out of a LG’s CES 2026 press conference – dubbed a ‘World Premiere’, giving the sense of something new and exciting about to appear (although it transpired all of what was spoken about had already been press released). But it was clear what the focal point of the event was: Cloid (or […]
Robot, Toy, Plate

Everything that happened at LG Electronics’ CES 2026 ‘World Premiere’

We’ve been live at LG Electronics’ CES 2026 press conference – dubbed a ‘world premiere’ – and it was mostly a chance to show off Cloid, LG’s home robot that is meant to be its vision of the future. The big consumer news is the new Wallpaper TV that’s only 9mm thin – it’s meant […]
Christmas, Christmas Decorations, Festival

Where IS Santa right now? He’s not far away…

It’s Christmas Eve, and as the night approaches, the chorus of ‘When is Santa coming?’ will be ringing throughout the house. NORAD believes he’ll be in your airspace between 9-12PM, but we know the rules… only if you’re asleep. If you’re wondering where he is right now, then check out the resources we’ve been using […]
Syntilay Luminez shoe

The 3D-printed shoe company that wants to follow Apple’s lead

Can influencers be the key to making 3D printed shoes a success?

I’m sure Black Friday headphones deals like these have never landed so early

Black Friday is in full swing this year – mostly because Amazon has gone hard and is trying to get its deals out a full week before the big turkey extravaganza. As such, the rivals are catching up too – meaning Best Buy, Walmart and more are stepping up their deals to match and, as […]
Hisense U8QG on wall

Quick: This Hisense TV just went from ‘good value’ to a ‘must buy’

Grab this excellent Hisense TV saving before it goes back up in price
A close up of AirPods Pro 3 in a case

I can’t believe Apple’s best-ever headphones are already this cheap

It’s rare to see deals on new Apple products, so seeing the AirPods Pro 3 at just $219 already is surprising, given they were only launched in September. The reason that I’m so keen on telling you about this deal is that this is a price that probably won’t be repeated before Christmas, so if […]
Echo Pop, black Friday

21 great Black Friday deals: bag your bargains now

We're rounding up all the early Black Friday deals to help you make the right choice when it comes to saving.
Soundcore Work on necklace

What’s with the AI notetaking devices all of a sudden?

This post is part of a paid partnership with Anker I don’t know about you, but I’m surprised to see the wealth of AI notetakers suddenly heading onto the market. I didn’t think that they’d become so popular – after all, we already have smartphones that can record our musings and ramblings when we want […]
Black Friday XREAL One Pro

These are the 8 best smart glasses early Black Friday deals we’ve found

Black Friday still hasn’t arrived yet, but we’re already seeing the savings coming through – mostly Best Buy and Amazon, to be fair, but the reductions are pretty meaty. We’ve been scouring the web looking for the best deals around on smart glasses, as this is one of the best times to invest in the […]
A YouTube logo on a phone screen

YouTube update finally lets you watch more of that video you’re enjoying

A new tweak to the YouTube app means that you’ll likely be able to enjoy more of the video you’re watching online. What’s happened? Why should I care? Great! So no more suggested videos? Why has YouTube done this? OK, so what’s next?
A runner wearing the AirPods pro 3

I’ve been testing the AirPods Pro 3 on long runs and Apple’s finally fixed its biggest problem

The AirPods Pro 3 promise a vastly improved fit… does this mean, finally, I’m about to try a pair from Apple that won’t fall out of my ears?
Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray showing Google Maps.

Google Maps updated for Android 16: why you’ll like it more (but won’t know why)

Google Maps just got a major update with Android 16. We explain the Material 3 Expressive changes and why this improved navigation matters to you.
The new Google discover feed

Google Discover update brings the changes I’ve been waiting for

Google Discover introduces a Follow feature for sites and creators, boosting personalization and user control in content discovery.
Split screen view in One UI 8.

Samsung Galaxy S25 update to One UI 8 (and Android 16) begins

Samsung kicks off the One UI 8 rollout, bringing AI innovations and smoother performance to more Galaxy devices on Android 15. Discover what's new and why it matters.
iOS 26 features on a series of iPhone screens

Could iOS 26 update impact your iPhone’s battery? Apple says it ‘might’ (temporarily)

The latest iOS rollout sees Apple explaining users could see a temporary change to battery life and performance
iPhone 17 Pro close up

Bring the iPhone 17 Pro Max into the spotlight, Apple

Did you notice how short the iPhone 17 launch event was last night? Just over 70 mins. It was odd to see Apple rattling through the products so speedily – when the iPhone 17 appeared after just over 30 mins, I firmly expected it to be because there was a fancy new product coming at […]
Apple Watch Ultra 3 off angle

Apple Watch Ultra 3 lands with new life-saving features

The expected Apple Watch Ultra 3 has launched at 2025’s iPhone 17 launch event, bringing with it a few upgrades – but it depends on the adventures you want to take. What’s happened? Apple has unveiled the new watch that has a similar design to 2023’s Ultra Watch 2, but with a few key upgrades: […]
The front of the Apple Watch Ultra.

Come on Apple – fix these 5 things for the Watch Ultra 3

With the big iPhone 17 launch event merely hours away, I’ve been thinking about what I’ll be paying attention to most – and while I’m very much intrigued how the brand will talk about the new iPhone 17 Air (look how thin it is!) it’s the new Watch that I want to know about. Not […]
A person slipping the Remarkable PAper Pro Move into their bag

The ReMarkable Paper Pro Move is bending my brain

I’ve been a technology journalist for more years than I care to mention, and over that time a few things have become an indispensable part of my tech arsenal – with the ReMarkable 2 tablet being front and center. I love the fact that it’s just useless for nearly everything except writing things down. It […]
Controls in the VSCO Capture app.

iPhone set for impressive global rebound – despite AI becoming more important

A noted research firm has altered its predictions for the global smartphone market, with Apple tipped to fuel a bulk of the growth in 2025. What’s happened: IDC, the respected research and analytics firm that tracks and predicts smartphone shipments, has changed its predictions for smartphone growth based on new data. Recommended Videos This is […]
Sam Altman on stage with GPT-5 launch

GPT-4o is back on ChatGPT; OpenAI relents following huge backlash

Users have responded with anger following changes made by OpenAI
Close up of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 cameras and volume keys

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 claim still puts it behind the competition

500,000 folds is impressive, but OnePlus is still claiming the crown.
Close up of the cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 7

Foldable iPhone would intrigue despite Samsung’s head start

The mooted flexible iPhone would be interesting - for a number of reasons
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 playing content on a table

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 on test: a sudden cinematic twist

If you're a movie fan, the Z Flip 7 has some serious chops.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4's screen crease.

2026 tipped to be year foldable phones ditch their biggest flaw

A new investment in a key supplier signals that foldable phones will finally ditch the crease
A car in a modern Swedish testing facility

A Swedish 6G lab is trying to create crash-free driving

Next-gen connections and edge computing are being combined to usher in a new future
A man wearing an Airpack, which looks like airpods

AirPods… as a backpack?

New quirky design apes Apple’s famous earbuds 
An iPhone 16 Pro Max showing the Rolex Land Dweller.

iPhone 17 Pro display might be a little tougher after all

Early rumors ‘cancelling’ Apple’s new display tech look to have been reversed.
An exploded view of a Qualcomm smartwatch

Your next smartwatch could be more powerful than you were expecting

Qualcomm set to create its first chip designed for a smartwatch
Flip 7 on side

Here’s why the Galaxy Z Flip 7 finally supports Samsung DeX

Samsung explains why DeX arrived with the seventh generation Z Flip, and not before.
Best Prime Day Gift Card Deals

Amazon Prime Day 2025: what happened and when the next shopping event is

The fourth and final day of Amazon's sales event is here, and there are plenty of Prime Day deals still available.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 on side

Samsung: here’s what happened to the S Pen on the Galaxy Z Fold 7

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 is one of the most stylish foldable smartphones on the market, but despite also being one of the most expensive, one question popped up: where has the S Pen gone? The answer: it’s no longer supported, thanks to the need to make the device thinner and more attractive to hold. […]
Watch 8 on a wrist

I tried the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series – they’re sleek, but with a lot to prove

Trying out the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic is a tough gig – not in terms of it being a hardship to try out two high-end models, but that it’s impossible to assess them with only 30 minutes’ use. I can easily talk about the improved design and the fit of the […]
Three Galaxy Z Flip 7 models next to each other

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: the upgrade we’ve been waiting for?

I never really thought that I’d want to go down the route of owning a flip phone, ever since I swore off my Nokia in the early 2000s (you know, the one with the weird felt covering and tiny notification window). Fast forward two decades, and I’m considering rejoining the race, thanks to the Samsung […]
Apple AirPods Pro 2 in their USB-C and MagSafe case.

It’s time to stop talking about AirPods with cameras… for now

We might have to wait until 2026 for the AirPods Pro 3, as the tech could need more time.