
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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London’s rock and metal multi-venue Camden Rocks festival may be making a comebackFollowing the resurrection of the Barfly, the venue’s new owners set their sights on bringing back the nearby multi-venue weekender
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Bringing back the Barfly: Frank Turner and the Camden venue’s new owners on the importance of London’s grassroots music sceneAs the legendary North London live music venue returns, Shortlist sits down with the team looking to give fresh faces a once-familiar stage to play on.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Spring Street Pizza, Borough: “Life-changing” pizza with a Michelin-star pedigreeBig Apple, eat your heart out
By Gerald Lynch Published
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What to watch: new movies and TV shows to stream this weekWelcome to What To Watch, the ultimate what to watch guide
By Andrew Williams Last updated
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Asim Chaudhry's 5 tips to make you a better mateThe TV funny man gives advice on what to say and do when your friends are feeling down, and shares his own route to recovery following a recent rough patch
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Meta Ray-Ban Scriber Optics Gen 2 review: Prescription smart glasses that finally make sense 7 days a weekIs it time to ditch dumb lenses for smart spectacles?
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Jack Daniel's x McLaren Halo MK1 whiskey is the distiller’s most expensive and ambitious ever — and we’ve tasted itThe $599 / £500 liquid is housed in a casing using the same materials and design principles as an F1 car.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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This £65 mystery whisky lottery gives everyone the same shot at a 29-year-old ScotchBag a super-rare dram with this 'there are no losers' blind-bottle run.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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reMarkable Paper Pure review: 5 reasons to ditch pen and paper for this digital notebookIn a world where every device seems determined to grab your attention, the Paper Pure’s biggest strength may be its refusal to do so
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell leads star-studded Wimbledon BookFest 2026 line-upHankies at the ready, with Mary Beard, Robert Harris and Matt Haig also set to appear.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Tavern, Shoreditch: British bistro cooking with chic swagger and an all-welcome vibe“You know what, I actually do like sweetbreads now.”
By Gerald Lynch Published
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The best whisky taste tested: 36 bottles our experts recommendBuying Guide The best whisky to buy and drink today
By Chris Martin Last updated
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Sabine Holborn: A rooftop cocktail bar ready to party come rain or shineA rooftop retreat with a weather-beating secret weapon.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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“Crises of the imagination”: In Other Worlds at the Barbican is a sci-fi-fuelled blueprint for surviving the end of the worldThe star-studded new exhibition offers speculative if pragmatic possible solutions to the very real problems of today
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Sony 1000X The COLLEXION review: 5 reasons they might be Sony’s most desirable headphones everGreat sounding, luxury leaning, and with a slick design that matches the price tag, Sony’s 1000X The COLLEXION headphones are a connoisseur choice
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Marshall Milton A.N.C. review: 5 reasons to rock the banging new big battery headphonesSpeaker brand’s latest headphones have enough battery life to see you through the most epic of playlists
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Nex Playground launches in the UK: 5 reasons the smash-hit motion-based games console could take over your living roomCan the Nex Playground revive the Wii-era’s golden age of motion-based play?
By Gerald Lynch Published
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MATER1A, Notting Hill: London’s best tasting menu is an exhilarating tour of Japan for your taste budsSimply one of the best meals we’ve ever had, full stop.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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The 15 best Nintendo Switch 2 gamesDonkey Kong Bananza! Mario Kart World! Metroid Prime 4! Final Fantasy VII Remake!
By Gerald Lynch Last updated
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JBL BandBox Solo review: An AI-powered guitar speaker that lets your jam along with SpotifyWith clever AI stem separation tools that let you isolate individual song tracks, even over a streaming service, the JBL BandBox Solo is one of the most versatile tools a budding guitar god can ask for.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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The best Steam Deck games: 35 essential titles for Valve’s handheld PC wonderI've been playing with the Steam Deck for four years — here are the games that keep bringing me back to the handheld PC
By Gerald Lynch Published
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AEW’s Paul ‘The Big Show’ Wight on wrestling’s Wembley Stadium takeover, London’s own Will Ospreay — and the most celebrity filled game of Dungeons & Dragons of all timeA super-sized chat with a super-sized star of the squared circle, Paul Wight shares what to expect from AEW’s giant upcoming show at Wembley Stadium
By Gerald Lynch Published
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The Great Indian, Archway, London: The Sunday roast meets an explosion of Indian spiceA hidden gem in North London for those that think they know their roasts inside-out.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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26 miles, 26 pubs: The best London pubs for a London Marathon 2026 pint26.2 miles to be precise — but we’re not counting ‘cos we’ll be at the bar
By Gerald Lynch Published
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