Articles by Marc Chacksfield

Marc Chacksfield is the Editor In Chief, Shortlist.com at DC Thomson. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.

Articles by: Marc Chacksfield

This full body sensation VR suit will give you all the feels

By Marc Chacksfield published 15 September 16

Get touchy feely in virtual reality, thanks to this body suit.

No 4K Blu-ray support in the PS4 Pro makes no sense, no matter how you look at it

By Marc Chacksfield published 8 September 16

Analysis A lack of Ultra HD support is frustrating, and shows Sony not capitalising on what made the PS3 great.

10 best gadgets of IFA 2016

By Marc Chacksfield, Cameron Faulkner published 2 September 16

IFA 2016 In case you missed out on one of 2016's biggest tech conventions, here are the coolest announcements you missed.

Music streaming exclusives could soon come to an end – and we can't wait

By Marc Chacksfield published 24 August 16

Analysis Music streaming exclusives may disappear soon, if Universal gets its way.

10 future VR games that will get you excited for virtual reality

By Marc Chacksfield published 14 August 16

In Depth Virtual reality is here to stay but where are the must-have games? It turns out, they are on their way.

Code Masters: 10 toys that are teaching kids how to code

By Marc Chacksfield published 31 July 16

In Depth Kids gadgets that are training the next generation of computer programmers.

This is how to go dark, by an ex-MI5 agent who's done it

By Marc Chacksfield published 30 July 16

Interview Annie Machon tells TechRadar what it's like to go on the run from the MI5 and how to stay hidden in a post-Snowden world.

Rise of the robots: 10 smart bots ready to take over your home

By Marc Chacksfield published 24 July 16

In Depth To celebrate the release of the new Robot Wars in the UK, TechRadar is looking at the robots you can get in the home right now.

An ode to the VHS: the format everyone loved to hate

An ode to VHS: the format everyone loved to hate

By Marc Chacksfield published 23 July 16

Opinion The last VCR has been made in Japan, which means VHS as a format is finally dead. For Marc Chacksfield, the fond, fuzzy memories remain...

Sony H.ear On MDR-100ABN review

By Marc Chacksfield published 13 May 16

Recommended

With great noise cancelling and wireless Hi-Res Audio, these headphones will be music to your ears.

Onkyo H500BT review

By Marc Chacksfield published 28 April 16

Packing both Hi-Res Audio abilities and Bluetooth functionality, Onkyo's latest headphones are a treat for the ears.

New Top Gear heading to Netflix is something that will grind Amazon Prime's gears

Netflix snatching new Top Gear will grind Amazon Prime's gears

By Marc Chacksfield published 12 April 16

Opinion Netflix has found the perfect rival to Clarkson's new car show... Top Gear!

Immerse yourself: how the audio experts are bringing 3D sound to VR

By Marc Chacksfield published 30 March 16

VR Week Why audio is key to making virtual reality a reality.

These are the 5 Laws of Virtual Reality, according to the director of Lawnmower Man

These are the 5 Laws of Virtual Reality, according to the director of The Lawnmower Man

By Marc Chacksfield published 29 March 16

VR Week VR is still new and that's why an ethical framework is needed.

The director of Lawnmower Man on the past, present and fantastic future of VR

By Marc Chacksfield published 29 March 16

VR Week The man who made virtual reality a reality speaks to techradar about the current state of VR.

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice review

By Marc Chacksfield published 24 March 16

The ultimate playground premise has been turned into a meaty mess of a movie.

I went to virtual space, man, to meet a spaceman

I went to virtual space, man, to meet spaceman Chris Hadfield

By Marc Chacksfield published 18 March 16

Interview Astronaut Chris Hadfield talks virtual reality, social networks and his favourite ever space walk.

What it's like to ride on a rollercoaster while wearing a VR headset

By Marc Chacksfield published 15 March 16

In Depth Alton Tower's Galactica combines virtual reality and rollercoasters to great effect.

Sonos is making a big push into voice control, but it comes at a cost

By Marc Chacksfield published 10 March 16

Job losses at the Wi-Fi HiFi firm, as it pushes more into voice control and music streaming.

Watch Touch ID get fooled with some clay and Play-Doh

Watch Touch ID get fooled with some Play-Doh

By Marc Chacksfield published 25 February 16

Video Hacking demonstration at MWC shows need for better fingerprint tech.

Latest Daredevil Season 2 trailer shifts focus to Elektra

By Marc Chacksfield published 25 February 16

The devil's in the detail, when it comes to the new Daredevil trailer.

Hands on: Epson Moverio BT-300 review

By Marc Chacksfield published 23 February 16

Not yet rated

MWC 2016 Google Glass rival offers up contextual information for your eyes only.

Meet Starship - the delivery robot that wants to carry your shopping for you

By Marc Chacksfield published 23 February 16

MWC 2016 Get your goods delivered by a robot vehicle, thanks to this Starship trooper.

World's smallest fuel cell charger will power your phone with salt water

By Marc Chacksfield published 22 February 16

MWC 2016 MyFC's Jaq is ready to give your phone a fuel injection.

Mark Zuckerberg: VR is the next social platform - oh, and Minecraft is coming to VR!

By Marc Chacksfield published 21 February 16

MWC 2016 Surprise appearance steals the Samsung show.

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