
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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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?”
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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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Journey’s ALTI LIFT desk mat will make your spare bedroom office feel like a chic CEO spaceWith built in wireless chargers, note holders and a leather-like finish, it’ll be the last piece of your desk set-up puzzle.
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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?
By Gerald Lynch Published
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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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