Richard is a writer based in London, covering buying guides for mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as other topics like gaming and audio.
He has an impractically large collection of devices, gathered over his five years in tech journalism. Using this broad stock of gadgets, he can compare and contrast a new product's features with similar devices', and figure out if something's a new class leader, or if a different gadget can do what it does better.
While he enjoys writing about the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, he's also an advocate of buying cheaper, refurbished and second-hand devices. He hopes that he can help gadget buyers to cut through the hype around new products, and upgrade to something that suits their needs and budget every time, whether it's brand new or pre-owned.
Richard has an M.A. in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield's world-renowned Department of Journalism Studies, and has also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. Aside from mobile devices, he also has a great appreciation for specialty coffee, and is never seen in the office without his Aeropress close at hand.
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The best gaming phones won't let you down in the heat of battle. Here are our top picks.

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If you want a top-quality Android phone for less, the best OnePlus phones will suit you well.

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Choosing the right AeroPress for you depends on your budget and coffee preferences. Here's our guide to the complete lineup.

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These are the best wireless chargers for keeping your iPhone or Android phone juiced up.

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After in-depth testing, these are the best iPhone chargers for users with different budgets and needs.

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RecommendedSqueezed in the middle of the almighty Ultra and the compact base model, the Galaxy S26 Plus struggles to find a niche.

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Ever seen a modular phone before? Tecno's latest concept take the idea to a whole new level with a huge variety of add-ons that magnetically attach to a phone thinner than the iPhone Air.

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The latest paper-like display tech from TCL looks awesome while being better for your eyes and easier to look at.

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Honor's Robot Phone features both cutting-edge hardware and software, making it a concept with two chances of becoming a purchasable device.

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Motorola's finally made a full-size foldable. Here's what you need to know about the Razr Fold, including the new price and availability details.

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Honor's new foldable phone shows just how far behind the others are.

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Mobile payments and AI chatbots on feature phones? That’s the future one phone maker’s trying to build at Europe’s biggest mobile tech conference.

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Xiaomi's new Ultra phone is another photography monster. Here are the shots I took with it versus the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max

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A Galaxy S26 Edge and TriFold 2 may never come, as Samsung execs explain how the company’s unsure about making new versions.

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Samsung only revealed the Galaxy S26 Ultra yesterday, so I've not had long to try out what's new and improved. But here's what I've made of it so far.

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra's body is now made with aluminum, not titanium. Here's why, according to Samsung.

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The best thin phone isn't from Apple or Samsung.

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Two sources have shared alleged Euro pricing info for the Galaxy S26 series, with both suggesting that the S26 Ultra will get a better deal than its lower-specced siblings.

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Leaked performance test data for the Galaxy S26 Ultra shows Samsung may have an iPhone-beating monster on its hands, thanks to a tuned-up chipset.

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Samsung’s next big announcement event is happening this week on February 25th, so here's everything you need to know to prepare.

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A price increase could be coming for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — and it could be as high as 20%.

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The iPhone 17e, cheap MacBook and more could be announced before the March 4 Apple event, according to Apple expert Mark Gurman.

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Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming service ran into issues today — impacting logins and game save cloud syncing.
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