Andrew Hayward – Page 50

Location: Chicago, IL USA
Languages spoken: English
Contact details: Email: haywarda@gmail.com
Social media: ahaywa

About: Andrew writes features, news stories, reviews, and other pieces, often when the UK home team is off-duty or asleep. I'm based in Chicago with my lovely wife, amazing son, and silly cats, and my writing about games, gadgets, esports, apps, and plenty more has appeared in more than 75 publications since 2006.
Areas of expertise: Video games, gadgets, apps, smart home

Articles by Andrew Hayward

15 things you must try with Amazon’s new Echos

Whether it’s the new Echo, revamped Plus or an original Dot, here are 15 things you must try with whichever of Amazon’s voice-controlled speakers you own

27 October 2017 / 15:56 BST25 October 2021 / 01:54 BST

Galleries

The 15 best Mario games of all time

But where does Super Mario Odyssey fit in?

27 October 2017 / 14:05 BST25 October 2021 / 01:54 BST

Features

Google Pixel 2 vs Apple iPhone 8: Which is best?

Does Google’s latest iPhone-like phone out-iPhone the new iPhone?

27 October 2017 / 02:44 BST3 February 2023 / 11:49 GMT

News

Now you can play original Xbox games on Xbox One: start with these 5 classics

Revisit some of the best early Xbox hits on your current console, beginning today

24 October 2017 / 13:14 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

Features

Google Pixel 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S8: Which is best?

Does Google’s refreshed flagship take down Samsung’s world-beater?

24 October 2017 / 03:27 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

Features

Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus: Which is best?

Android’s super-sized heavyweights enter the ring

23 October 2017 / 15:00 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

Features

Google Pixel 2 XL vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus: Which is best?

It’s the battle of the titans all over again

22 October 2017 / 10:00 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

News

PS4 Halloween Sale: score some scary-good deals

Sony’s latest PlayStation Store sale is perfect for Halloween frights

18 October 2017 / 22:48 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

Galleries

20 great new features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Mixed reality, refreshed looks, eye control, and plenty of other sweet tweaks

18 October 2017 / 12:39 BST25 October 2021 / 01:55 BST

Features

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: 10 of the best new features

Mixed reality, refreshed looks, eye control, and plenty other sweet tweaks

18 October 2017 / 10:29 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

Features

Amazon Echo (2nd gen): Should you upgrade?

Alexa gets a brand new form, but does size really matter?

17 October 2017 / 11:23 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

News

The 5 biggest VR announcements from Oculus Connect 4

New hardware, new software, and new experiences inbound

12 October 2017 / 04:22 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

What’s the best gaming console? That’s a question gamers have debated for as long as consoles have existed. The truth is, it’s one of the most subjective discussions in the world of technology. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you figure out which one might be the best option for you. Of course, […]

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

Best mid-range laptop in 2025 for work, gaming and more

Looking to buy the best mid-range laptop? It’s a smart move. Why splurge over a grand on a machine if you won’t fully utilise all its premium features? Like mid-range phones, mid-range laptops once meant compromises in performance and speed, but fortunately, technology has come a long way. Today, you can find sleek, fast notebooks […]

TEST 15TH APRIL – Best foldable phone 2024: next-gen flip phones reviewed and rated

With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best smartphones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. Think folding phones are just a hinged gimmick? Think again: the best foldable phones are about as versatile as handsets get […]

Test 2 reviews

Introduction It wasn’t too far back into PC gaming history that “integrated graphics” was considered a curse word. An Asus ROG device without a dedicated GPU would’ve been unthinkable. Madness, even. Fast forward to 2025, though, and the Z13 Flow is very much flying solo in the graphics department – yet I couldn’t be happier. […]