
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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Apple MacBook Neo review: 5 reasons it's the £599 MacBook for the massesPowered by an iPhone chip, Apple’s newest laptop makes MacBooks more affordable than ever
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From Brickingham Palace to block-built Black Pearls: The Best of LEGO Brick Festival LondonThe travelling enthusiast event brings together traders, builders, and thousands of rare LEGO sets and minifigures under one roof.
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cato, Covent Garden review: Cheese martinis and mushroom brandies in the new London bar for the most adventurous cocktail loversPrepare to have your tastebuds — and your mind — blown away.
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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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The best whisky taste tested: 33 bottles our experts recommendBuying Guide The best whisky to buy and drink today.
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The 14 best Nintendo Switch 2 gamesDonkey Kong Bananza! Mario Kart World! Metroid Prime 4! Final Fantasy VII Remake!
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Kino, London review: Spectacular sushi at South Kensington’s newest must-dine restaurantBook your table before the masses discover this sure-to-be-huge gem.
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Somerset House Summer Series gigs reveals cracking line-up: The Flaming Lips, The Cribs and moreHere’s how and when to get tickets for one of London’s best-loved annual gig series
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Sabine, London review: The rooftop bar with the best view of St Paul’s CathedralPerched atop the Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s, Sabine pairs knockout skyline views with winter-warming cocktails and date-night energy — without the tourist-trap feel.
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Park Chinois, London review: Grab grub and a club at Mayfair’s seductive subterranean Chinese restaurantA decadent den of loud beats and great eats.
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No Glastonbury? No problem: This is 2026’s best festival line-upFrom Foo Fighters to Lorde, Nick Cave to Blackpink’s Jennie, there’s something for everyone.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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From shackets to seersucker: 5 John Lewis SS26 menswear fits for casual tailoring and preppy vibesAs the winter wardrobe gives way to springtime style, here's our five favourite outfits on show at the recent John Lewis Spring/Summer 2026 collection reveal.
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The Treehouse by Wildsmith facial at Liberty London is as good for your soul as it is your skinA world away from the hustle and bustle of surrounding Soho, this central London facial service soothes not just your skin
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Darts and minds: Why the pub sport is finally ready for global domination — and the tech that’s helping it hit the bullseyeAs this week’s Winmau World Masters tournament kicks off, we speak to the people bringing a little bit of Ally Pally madness to the rest of the world.
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The 10 best toys at London Toy Fair 2026 for kids young... and not so youngFrom LEGO rivals to wild collaborations and toys that bring new meaning to ‘adults only’
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Marshall speakers now support multi-room streaming with new Heddon hubSmall box will connect to existing speakers and get them all singing the same tune — literally
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New Legend of Zelda LEGO set revealed as a monstrous brick-built battleUPDATE: It's official -Gannondorf makes his LEGO debut.
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Samsung TVs will soon teach you how to play guitarNew Fender Play app will have you shredding from the comfort of your sofa.
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Avengers: Doomsday filming in South London’s Greenwich: Let's all speculate wildly…Superhero epic may be taking us to wartime Britain, via Greenwich’s Naval College
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Amazon’s Tomb Raider TV show full cast revealed — and a Peep Show favourite signs on“Is that normal pooing, Lara?”
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Star Wars: Starfighter movie will take inspiration from the Stranger Things final seasonDirector Shawn Levy collaborated on the Netflix megahit, and is taking his learnings to a galaxy far, far away.
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TV matchmaker Fred Sirieix on how to pull off the perfect first dateFirst Dates Beach Club star spills the beans on how to survive cuffing season like a pro.
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Jason Momoa! Sigourney Weaver! Stephen Graham! And the best Shortlist interviews of 2025From Hollywood icons to classic rockers, we've had all sorts join Shortlist this year. Here's some of our favourite moments with the stars from 2025.
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Make 90s gamers’ Christmas dreams come true with a G’AIM’E Time Crisis lightgun for modern TVsThe G‘AIM’E brings back the long-lost art of the lightgun shooter, while celebrating 30 years of Time Crisis
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