Chris Rowlands – Page 17

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

Wearables

TicWatch toughens its Pro 3 ticker to make a more rugged Android smartwatch

Ultra durable

13 October 2021 / 13:03 BST5 November 2021 / 22:03 GMT

Cars & bikes

VanMoof’s latest e-bike will be fast enough to break the village speed limit

It’s wheely quick

13 October 2021 / 06:15 BST5 November 2021 / 22:03 GMT

VanMoof’s latest e-bike will be fast enough to break the village speed limit

Audio

V-Moda’s Hexamove wireless ‘phones make your ear gear more geometric

Six-sided sound

12 October 2021 / 17:00 BST5 November 2021 / 22:03 GMT

V-Moda’s Hexamove wireless ‘phones make your ear gear more geometric

News

Amazon’s second-gen Echo Buds are finally coming to the UK

Smaller, lighter and shipping in November

12 October 2021 / 13:00 BST16 November 2021 / 18:45 GMT

Features

The best smartphones of 2021 (so far)

Did your favourite flagship make the cut?

11 October 2021 / 12:56 BST16 November 2021 / 18:43 GMT

News

LG’s CX and GX OLED TVs will soon support 4K with Dolby Vision at 120Hz

Smooth news for gamers

11 October 2021 / 10:08 BST16 November 2021 / 18:45 GMT

News

Google Pixel 6 preview: Everything we know so far

UPDATED: Pro specs revealed by Carphone Warehouse

11 October 2021 / 09:13 BST16 November 2021 / 18:43 GMT

Tablets & computers

Huawei’s MateBook 14S is a slim and speedy MacBook rival

Aiming for Apple

8 October 2021 / 10:45 BST16 November 2021 / 18:45 GMT

Audio

Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro in-ears make hi-res wireless audio more affordable

Flair with sounds, fair in pounds

7 October 2021 / 11:29 BST5 November 2021 / 22:04 GMT

Gear

Adidas celebrates 20 years of Xbox with limited-edition neon green sneakers

Lurid and we love it

7 October 2021 / 10:21 BST5 November 2021 / 22:04 GMT

Cameras

Canon’s funky fisheye lens lets you shoot 3D VR content with an EOS R5 mirrorless camera

Bug-eyed barrel

7 October 2021 / 09:20 BST5 November 2021 / 22:04 GMT

Tablets & computers

Nokia’s T20 tablet hits battery life for six, keeps budget within the boundary rope

A swing and a win?

6 October 2021 / 10:32 BST16 November 2021 / 18:45 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. […]