
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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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
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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.”
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The best whisky taste tested: 36 bottles our experts recommendBuying Guide The best whisky to buy and drink today
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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!
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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
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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
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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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Exclusive: Elden Ring movie begins filming in London — set photos reveal massive productionDirector and writer Alex Garland spotted on the set of A24’s Elden Ring movie.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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Lana Del Rey confirmed as next James Bond song singer — but perhaps not how you expected007: First Light gets its title tune — and you can listen to it right here
By Gerald Lynch Published
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London’s 2026 Ideal Home Show celebrates space-saving and green-living home improvements — here are 5 of the best ideas for a Spring refreshFrom eco-friendly plunge pools to a desk-in-a-bed.
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Cooper's Cut, London: New melt-in-mouth Wagyu-led steakhouse brings quiet luxury to Tower BridgeSteak lovers, there's a new must-visit restaurant in town.
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Scarfes Bar, Holborn: New Heroes & Villains cocktail menu tasted — including an ‘Iron Lady’ tipple that almost made us forgive Margaret ThatcherOur three favourite drinks from the Rosewood Hotel bar that’s among London’s best
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The 9 best books about NintendoFrom the making of Mario to Nintendo's little known history as a toy maker, these books should be on every gamer's reading list.
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New Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses are made specifically with prescription specs wearers in mindAll the style, none of the eye-strain
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Torabhaig Taigh single-malt whisky taste-tested: First core release from Isle of Skye’s smokey star distilleryWe speak to Neil MacLeod Mathieson, the whisky master behind the expression, on putting the Skye in Taigh.
By Gerald Lynch Published
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