Gerald Lynch
Gerald Lynch is the Editor-in-Chief of Shortlist, keeping careful watch over the site's editorial output and social channels. He's happiest in the front row of a gig for a band you've never heard of, watching 70mm cinema re-runs of classic sci-fi flicks, or propping up a bar with an old fashioned in one hand and a Game Boy in the other. Living in London in the UK, Gerald was previously Editor of Gizmodo UK, Executive Editor of TechRadar, Editor in Chief of iMore, and has travelled the world looking for the hottest products and innovations. Gerald is also a regularly contributing pundit for BBC Radio and in the past has written for T3, GamesRadar, Space.com, Real Homes, MacFormat, DIY, Tech Digest, Mirror.co.uk, Kotaku, Lifehacker, and many others. The author of 'Get Technology: Upgrade Your Future', published by Aurum Press, Gerald is a big reader, studying English Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, plays guitar, and knows every shortcut on the London Underground. Gerald also holds a high-score Guinness world record on Tetris. Seriously.
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Inside Polygon Portal: Soho’s Spatial Audio studio transforms Jeff Buckley’s Grace into an immersive hallelujahOne of the greatest albums of all time gets a revelatory new surround sound mix
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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max review: 9 reasons it's worthy of a place in your pocket — even with the incoming DuoDoes the original power duo in Apple's line-up still have what it takes?
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Bulbul review: The City’s new Indian restaurant will make you fall in love with Butter Chicken all over againBulbul wants to take you on a tasting odyssey across India’s wider culinary heritage.
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Apple Watch Series 12 review: 12 reasons it’s the perfect smartwatch to start your fitness journeyApple’s dug deep into features that almost anyone — not just the ultra marathon runner in your life — will find useful.
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The 17 best Nintendo Switch 2 gamesDonkey Kong Bananza! Mario Kart World! Star Fox! Metroid Prime 4!
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From Ibiza to Oxford Street, W1 Curates brings art, nightlife, and culture together in London this AutumnImmersive digital art, DJs, live events and a major Michael Craig-Martin exhibition come together as W1 Curates turns Oxford Street into a cultural playground
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Elton John and Charli xcx announced among first Apple Music Hall gig headlinersFurther dates at the new Battersea Venue include Arlo Parks, Burna Boy and more
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Beats 360 headphones revealed with colourful custom cushions and 32-hour battery lifeBeats says the 360 deliver its best sound and comfort yet
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The Other Art Fair returns to London bringing affordable art to Brick LaneWith original works under £300, buy some bargainous human creativity
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Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black 20th anniversary to be celebrated in star-studded London showAn official artist pre-sale is available to fans who pre-order a 20th Anniversary edition of Back to Black
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Harrods menswear department gets a revamp — and it’s all about getting you weekend readyThe Knightsbridge institution has unveiled a new Designer Collections room packed with luxury labels
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Apple Music Hall revealed: New high tech music venue in Battersea from the people behind your iPhoneOpening on September 28th, it boasts a state of the art performance space.
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Japan Matsuri 2026: Everything you need to know about London's big Japanese culture festivalPikmin, ramen, anime, taiko drumming and more are taking over Trafalgar Square this October.
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The 20 best LEGO sets of all time, ever!The very best in LEGO brick history! Pirates, castles, city sets and more. Did your favourite make the cut?
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Alien Earth season 2 is filming in London — and Weyland Yutani might be on the Jubilee LineClassic props seen in the vicinity of filming near Canary Wharf
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A kind of magic: How one of Freddie Mercury’s final ever Queen shows is being re-imagined as a new live ‘gig’ experienceWe sit down for a chat with the team behind Queen Budapest: The Concert Film Experience, headed to London’s Roundhouse.
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NQ64 opens its biggest-ever retro gaming arcade cocktail bar in the heart of SohoNQ64 has gone big for its latest London opening, bringing two floors of retro gaming, themed cocktails and augmented-reality darts to Soho.
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iPhone Duo revealed: 8 things you need to know about Apple's foldable phoneApple is betting that the future of the iPhone is a flexible one.
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Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HS: 4 reasons the 32-inch 6K monitor could be your next PC gaming upgradeIf you've got the rig, Samsung's got the pixels
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The best whisky taste tested: 35 bottles our experts recommendBuying Guide The best whisky to buy and drink today
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Is Jack Lowden the new James Bond? Writer Stephen Knight weighs in on Gary Oldman's rumourSlow Horses stars are at the centre of the 007 casting circus
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Paul Weller, Madness, Primal Scream and more to lead Artists for Gaza London fundraiserIntimate venue, big important cause
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Fwends! The Inbetweeners officially returning for new Netflix filmBriefcase wankers beware.
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Sony’s huge new party speakers are loud enough to power your own mini festivalWarning: Do not ship with spare eardrums
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