
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 35mm 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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Logitech MX Master 4 review: The sports car of computer mice — and the best mouse in the world, full stop
The pointer perfected, it’s hard to imagine what could be better than Logitech’s MX Master 4
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The best Alan Partridge moments of all time
Amazing Alan Partridge moments you need to watch.
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iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max review: Power, poise, and practicality from Apple’s boldest flagship in years
After two weeks with the new flagship range, Apple's top-tier iPhone handsets show why the iPhone Air can't totally steal the limelight this year.
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James Blake teases new album, reveals unreleased song — and explains why he left LA for London
New song ‘Make Something Up’ shows Blake writing with guitar for the first time.
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48 hours in Cascais: Portugal's undiscovered coast is a foodie's historic (re)treat
Beyond Lisbon & Porto, here’s how to discover the peaceful Portuguese gem of Cascais in just 48 hours.
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Quentin Tarantino's martial arts masterpiece is now streaming on Netflix — and a third in the series could be on the way...
Kill Bill volumes 1 and 2 have both landed on Netflix
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Look sharp: 5 expert tips for buying the right glasses for you this winter (and the frames to go for)
These pro tips will turn four eyes into stars in their eyes
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Philips Fidelio FT1 promises to be the perfect vinyl and CD deck for retro revivalists — while still boasting wireless playback freedom
The old and new combine in a lovely new package from Philips
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Hands-on: Oakley Vanguard Meta AI smartglasses give extreme sports eyewear an artificial intelligence boost
A no-brainer glasses option for those that want to capture the best bits of their sporting adventures
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Hands-on: Next-gen Meta Ray-ban AI smartglasses offer same slick style, better battery and camera
Battery and camera improvements make the best smartglasses on the market better than ever.
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Philips turns back time with new retro-inspired audio range: boomboxes, headphones and some totally gnarly 80s designs
Philips celebrates 100 years in the audio game with new additions to its Century range
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iPhone Air review: Apple’s cutting-edge is a slimline peek at the future of iPhone
A new form factor that points to even bolder things to come...
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: The best in-ear noise cancelling you’ll ever not hear
Stunning ANC, smart health features and better battery life make for an exceptional AirPods Pro update.
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Apple Watch Ultra 3, Series 11 and SE 3 revealed: Hands-on comparisons between Apple’s all-new smartwatch line-up
Options right across the board for those on the hunt for a new fitness tracker from Apple
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Hands-on: iPhone 17 is Apple’s best 'cheap' phone in years — silky-smooth ProMotion screen finally hits the entry level
No corners have been cut for this year’s excellent entry-level iPhone
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Hands-on: AirPods Pro 3 is the best noise cancellation demo I’ve ever heard
And they’re full of new health-tracking features, too
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Hands-on: iPhone Air is the biggest change to iPhone in a decade — here’s 5 things you need to know
Apple ditches its Plus range in favour of the all-new slimmed down iPhone Air
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The new rules of Autumn/Winter tailoring: 7 top tips from a Savile Row expert
Relaxed fits and earthy tones with accent colours lead the way, according to Richard James’ Toby Lamb.
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The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories: Cases, grips, docks, screen protectors and more
Switch it up with some stylish and protective clobber for your new Nintendo Switch 2 console.
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Loewe says its £85k+ headphones are the best in the world — and is holding blind listening tests to prove it
Collaboration with Jacob & Co is a luxurious limited edition release
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At Gamescom 2025 everything old is new again, as a retro-revival wave crashes over video games
From '80s throwbacks to classic re-releases, the giant German gaming show was playing the old-skool hits
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JBL Quantum 950 over-ear gaming headset brings monitor-like precision to your next frag-fest
Those on a budget can get in on the action with 650 and 250 variants, too
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Hands-on: SomniBuds are battery-free wireless earphones for sleeping — and may block out snoring sounds forever, once and for all
Marriage-saving earbuds make ingenious use of re-imagined audio technology
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Skylight Calendar review: This digital display has brought peace to the chaos that is my social life
… and it makes for a great photo frame, too!
By Gerald Lynch Published
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