
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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Beyond the villain — Avatar: Fire and Ash’s Stephen Lang talks the saga’s future, and cinema’s all-time great bad guys"The stakes have to rise in every way, the emotional stakes, the spiritual stakes, and also the physical stakes."
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Sigourney Weaver on Alien, Avatar: Fire and Ash and passing on the action hero torchExclusive “You look like fucking Jackie Onassis in space!”
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Dyson V16 Piston Animal with Submarine review: Doing chores shouldn’t be this much funWith great vacuuming and wet cleaning performance, Dyson’s latest flagship is easy to recommend. Oh, and did we mention it has a green light beam thing?
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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X review: 5 reasons it’s the premium PC handheld to fuel your on-the-go gaming sessionsWe’ve spent a month with the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X, and its little brother, the ROG Xbox Ally. Has the Steam Deck Killer finally arrived?
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From the actual Grand Budapest Hotel to a topless Bill Murray: The Wes Anderson archive exhibition's best bitsLondon’s Design Museum throws open the doors to Wes Anderson’s wonderfully weird world and personal archive.
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Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age: 5 reasons to watch Apple TV’s mammoth new natural history showFeaturing some of the coolest special effects in TV history, we go behind the scenes with the CGI masters at London’s Framestore to meet the artists behind the arctic chill.
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Lypertek Soundfree S30 review: Budget-friendly open-ear headphones will keep you running without breaking the bankWith built in MP3 storage and an open design, the Soundfree S30 is a solid choice for the budget-conscious fitness freak.
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The 15 best horror movie villains of all timeFrom Art The Clown to Freddy, these are pure nightmare fuel...
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From street to peak: Sorel Callsign Horizon Low GTX is this season’s must-have all-weather sneakerRugged like a boot, easy on the toes like a trainer, Sorel’s Callsign Horizon will see you through those long dark nights.
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Harry’s Plus Razor review: One month with our new favourite manual shaveAffordable and offering a super-close shave with just one pass, Harry’s Plus is a winner
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Bricks, dreams, and pure imagination: 8 reasons LEGO House should be on every master builder LEGO fan’s bucket listI’m 38 years old — but LEGO House made me feel like a brick-obsessed kid again.
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Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 review: My new year-round comfort machineWhether you're looking to warm a room, add a cool breeze to a stuffy flat, or clean up those allergy annoyers, this Dyson has got you covered.
By Morgan Truder Published
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Nintendo Store pop-up opens in London: Here’s the 10 things to spend your golden coins onIt’s-a-me, penniless merch hoarder!
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Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’s Stephen Graham on fatherhood, authenticity, and bringing The Boss’s dad to lifeThe Merseyside master offers up another magnificent performance in the Bruce Springsteen biopic.
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Japanese sumo wrestling storms London with giant warrior athleticism, spiritual grace — and the most exciting 10 seconds of sport you’ll ever seeAn electric atmosphere filled London’s Royal Albert Hall for the kick off of The Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Apple iPhone 17 review: One month with the company’s best 'cheap' phone in years — and the one you should buyAfter a month using the regular iPhone alongside the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro models, we’re backing this as our top pick.
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The best A24 films, ranked — including Uncut Gems, Hereditary and MidsommarOur pick of the finest movies so far from the studio that never seems to miss
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Logitech MX Master 4 review: The sports car of computer mice — and the best mouse in the world, full stopThe 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 timeAmazing 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 yearsAfter 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 LondonNew 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)treatBeyond 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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