Chris Rowlands

Location: Sri Lanka
Languages spoken: English,Sinhala
Social media: crispytidbits

About: Formerly News Editor at this fine institution, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on coffee kit, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.
Areas of expertise: Cameras, gear and travel tech

Articles by Chris Rowlands

Best streaming device 2024: streaming sticks and boxes reviewed

Upgrade your telly with these easy streamers. From TV boxes to 4K sticks, our picks for the best streaming device you can buy

22 April 2024 / 15:00 BST22 April 2024 / 16:10 BST

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Best cheap phones 2024: the best budget smartphones reviewed

The best cheap phones for less than $450/£450 reviewed and rated – Sony, Motorola, Huawei and more

20 April 2024 / 15:00 BST20 April 2024 / 16:10 BST

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Best running headphones 2024: wireless buds for sport and workouts reviewed

Add a soundtrack to your sprints with the best headphones for running

18 April 2024 / 14:30 BST19 April 2024 / 09:17 BST

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Best smartphone 2024: Apple and Android phones reviewed

The best phones you can buy right now – all reviewed and rated

16 April 2024 / 16:52 BST24 April 2024 / 07:40 BST

Best smartphone 2024: Apple and Android phones reviewed

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Best wireless earbuds 2024: reviewed and rated

From accessible in-ears to premium earphones, these are the best wireless earbuds from Apple, Beats, Bose and more

16 April 2024 / 13:50 BST16 April 2024 / 13:50 BST

Best wireless earbuds 2024: reviewed and rated

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Best MagSafe accessories 2024: magnetic add-ons for your iPhone

Stick it to your smartphone – these are the best MagSafe accessories you can buy

13 April 2024 / 14:00 BST13 April 2024 / 15:10 BST

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Best running watch 2024: GPS sports watches reviewed

From sporty smartwatches to premium monitors, the best GPS sports watch will track your fitness and activity 24/7

13 April 2024 / 10:00 BST13 April 2024 / 11:10 BST

Best running watch 2024: GPS sports watches reviewed

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Best premium laptop or ultrabook 2024: top-end notebooks rated

Super premium Ultrabooks and MacBooks for work, play and everything else from $1000/£1000

12 April 2024 / 14:58 BST12 April 2024 / 14:58 BST

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Best smart home devices 2024: time to upgrade your home

From connected lighting to voice assistant speakers, these are the best smart home devices you can buy

12 April 2024 / 09:34 BST12 April 2024 / 09:34 BST

Best smart home devices 2024: time to upgrade your home

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Best wireless charger 2024: stands and pads for cordless charging

Our guide to the best wireless charger pads for Qi-compatible phones like Apple, Samsung or OnePlus

10 April 2024 / 09:56 BST10 April 2024 / 09:56 BST

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Amazon Kindle Scribe vs Remarkable 2: which is the best E Ink tablet?

Which digital notepad gets top marks on paper?

9 April 2024 / 15:54 BST9 April 2024 / 15:54 BST

Amazon Kindle Scribe vs Remarkable 2: which is the best E Ink tablet?

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Best laptop 2024: notebooks for work and play reviewed

From MacBooks to Chromebooks, hybrids to gaming powerhouses, we’ve tested and scored the best laptops for every need

8 April 2024 / 19:04 BST8 April 2024 / 19:04 BST

Best laptop 2024: notebooks for work and play reviewed

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. […]