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About: Marc was until fairly recently Editor of Stuff.tv, but now edits a site about cars instead. He has been a committed geek since getting a Tomytronic 3D aged seven, and a journalist since the week that Google was founded (really). He spends much of his free time taking photos of really small things (bugs, flowers, his daughters) or really big things (galaxies and the like through a telescope) and losing games of FIFA and Pro Evo online. You can email Marc at marc.mclaren@haymarket.com

Articles by Marc McLaren

Features

The best horror films to watch and horror games to play this Halloween

No matter where you get your streams or what you play your games on, we’ve got some serious screams for you

31 October 2017 / 15:47 GMT16 November 2021 / 18:08 GMT

Reviews

Google Pixel 2 review

A super-fast software powerhouse with the best camera on any phone

Price: $845.73

17 October 2017 / 13:00 BST25 October 2021 / 17:39 BST

Gaming

The Oculus Go is like a Gear VR you don’t need a phone for

VR’s ready to take the next leap forward

11 October 2017 / 20:23 BST5 November 2021 / 07:53 GMT

Features

11 things you need to know about the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

Google’s two new handsets are out to put the ‘smart’ into ‘smartphone’

4 October 2017 / 21:40 BST5 November 2021 / 07:55 GMT

Features

Stuff Gadget Awards 2017: Vote for the Readers’ Gadget of the Year

This is the big one: your chance to choose the very best gadget of the year

29 September 2017 / 15:39 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

Stuff Gadget Awards 2017: Vote for the Readers’ Gadget of the Year

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Stuff Gadget Awards 2017: Vote for the Readers’ Smartphone of the Year

One year, seven superb smartphones… but which is your favourite?

29 September 2017 / 14:44 BST16 November 2021 / 18:21 GMT

Stuff Gadget Awards 2017: Vote for the Readers’ Smartphone of the Year

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Stuff Gadget Awards 2017: Vote for the Game of the Year

It’s been an amazing year for games, but which gets your vote?

29 September 2017 / 14:17 BST16 November 2021 / 18:20 GMT

Stuff Gadget Awards 2017: Vote for the Game of the Year

Features

8 things you need to know about Amazon’s new Echo devices

A better-sounding Echo, a smarter Echo, an alarm-y Echo and a… quizmaster Echo? Amazon’s been busy!

27 September 2017 / 22:18 BST16 November 2021 / 18:20 GMT

Win

Win a Sony PS4 Pro and PSVR with American Assassin, in cinemas 14 Sept

Get thrills aplenty on the big screen and small screen with this prize package

11 September 2017 / 09:47 BST16 November 2021 / 18:20 GMT

Features

Buying guide: The best sub-£400 smartphones

These days, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a top quality mobile

17 August 2017 / 10:13 BST16 November 2021 / 18:19 GMT

Buying guide: The best sub-£400 smartphones

Features

Buying guide: The best smart speakers

Turn your dumb house into a smart home with a next-gen Bluetooth speaker

9 August 2017 / 16:22 BST16 November 2021 / 18:18 GMT

Reviews

Jam Voice review

This Alexa-packing wireless speaker needs some singing lessons

Price: $67.23

4 August 2017 / 11:21 BST25 October 2021 / 17:40 BST

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. […]