Articles by Dashiell Wood, Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.

Articles by: Dashiell Wood

Donkey Kong next to a Marshall speaker and Fitbit

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech new stories from Marshall's great new speaker to Fitbit's major outage

By Hamish Hector published 19 July 25

Here are the biggest tech news stories from Nintendo, Fitbit, OpenAI, Marshall, and more for July 19, 2025.

Tamagotchi Plaza is hands down the worst Nintendo Switch 2 title yet

By Dashiell Wood published 18 July 25

Filled with basic, boring minigames, Tamagotchi Plaza isn’t worth your time or money.

This is not a drill: one of the best strategy games ever is free right now – here's how to get it before it's gone

By Dashiell Wood published 18 July 25

One of the greatest strategy games ever is free right now.

Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3 will take immersion to the next level with realistic taxis and more

By Dashiell Wood published 16 July 25

Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3 arrives soon.

Donkey Kong Bananza is a must-have Nintendo Switch 2 game and worthy Super Mario Odyssey successor

By Dashiell Wood published 16 July 25

Donkey Kong Bananza is a fantastic Nintendo Switch 2 game, delivering great destruction and hundreds of hidden secrets to discover.

Nintendo is reportedly asking Japanese players for their thoughts on the controversial Switch 2 Game-Key Card releases

By Dashiell Wood published 15 July 25

Nintendo seems to be polling Japanese players on Game-Key Cards.

Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition

'Coming soon': IO Interactive issues update on fixes for Hitman performance problems on Nintendo Switch 2

By Dashiell Wood published 14 July 25

IO Interactive says that performance fixes are on the way for Hitman on Nintendo Switch 2.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson published 5 July 25

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

The Xbox Series X Digital next to the new Dyson Airwrap and Nothing Headphone (1)

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify's suspected AI band to Nothing's first over-ear headphones

By Hamish Hector published 5 July 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Dyson, Xbox, Dyson, Nothing and more for July 5, 2025.

A rogue human in Dying Light 2, wielding a makeshift axe

Techland has seemingly canceled two projects ahead of the release of Dying Light: The Beast

By Dashiell Wood published 4 July 25

Dying Light developer Techland has reportedly canceled two projects.

Phil Spencer somehow thinks that Xbox has 'never looked stronger' as multiple games are canceled

By Dashiell Wood published 3 July 25

Layoffs have begun at Xbox as Phil Spencer claims the brand's future has 'never looked stronger'.

Shadow Labyrinth will run at 4K 60fps on Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to a free upgrade

By Dashiell Wood published 2 July 25

Shadow Labyrinth will have a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade.

Donkey Kong Bananza on Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo reveals that Donkey Kong Bananza is developed by the Super Mario Odyssey team – then confirms grass is still green

By Dashiell Wood published 1 July 25

Yes, Donkey Kong Bananza is developed by the Super Mario Odyssey team.

Donkey Kong Bananza offers a no-holds-barred open world that encourages you to go bananas

By Dashiell Wood published 1 July 25

Donkey Kong Bananza is an engaging Super Mario Odyssey successor that could be just what the Nintendo Switch 2 needs.

The Secretlab Genshin Impact collection.

If you love Genshin Impact, then you need to see these two new officially licensed gaming chairs from Secretlab

By Dashiell Wood published 30 June 25

Secretlab reveals two new Genshin impact gaming chairs.

Xbox Series X and Xbox wireless controller set to a green background

Xbox hardware is 'dead' according to a former Microsoft producer – and it's hard to disagree

By Dashiell Wood published 30 June 25

A former Microsoft Game Studios executive producer has released a video discussing the future of Xbox.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, but we still consider the PS5 the best gaming console to buy in 2025 – here are the three reasons why it's number one

By Dashiell Wood published 27 June 25

Why the PS5 is still our go-to console in 2025.

Capcom reveals new Resident Evil Requiem footage, but still won't tell us if Leon is in the game

By Dashiell Wood published 27 June 25

Resident Evil Requiem developers on why Leon might not be the protagonist.

The PDP Victrix Pro BFG Field Op edition.

Forget the DualSense Edge – this modular pro controller is still my go-to PS5 gamepad

By Dashiell Wood published 26 June 25

The PDP Victrix Pro BFG is still better than the DualSense Edge in my book.

Fortnite edited to be running on an iPhone

Time is running out to claim your Fortnite refund – here's how to get one and avoid scams

By Dashiell Wood published 26 June 25

How to avoid scams and claim a Fortnite refund via the FTC.

Jurassic World Evolution 3 thankfully won't feature AI-generated character portraits following community backlash

By Dashiell Wood published 25 June 25

Jurassic World Evolution 3 developers finally back down on AI generated assets following community anger.

The Corsair Platform:4 Elevate gaming desk.

The Corsair Platform:4 packs big gaming desk performance into a small package that’s perfect if you’re short on space

By Dashiell Wood published 24 June 25

Best in Class

The Corsair Platform:4 is a top-quality gaming desk that’s perfect for those short on space.

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: make the most of GameChat with your friends

By Dashiell Wood published 23 June 25

How to get your hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera.

Latest Battlefield 6 leak gives us our first look at the campaign – and I'm already hooked

By Dashiell Wood published 23 June 25

It will allegedly feature a prologue and eight missions

Don't buy a mobile controller without these six expert considerations

By Dashiell Wood published 20 June 25

Make the right choice for mobile gaming

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