Articles by Mark Wilson, Senior news editor

Mark is TechRadar's Senior news editor and has been a technology journalist since 2004, back when people used the word 'gadgets' and the world's most desirable phones were made by Sony Ericsson. He's so old that his first published feature was a 'next big thing?' article about Blu-Ray. Mark started life in the print world as Reviews Editor then Features Editor on Stuff, which was the world's biggest-selling tech magazine. He then moved into the online world, becoming Acting Editor on Stuff.tv before leaving to focus on his main tech love of cameras and photography.

After spending two years as Cameras Editor for Trusted Reviews, Mark became TechRadar's Cameras Editor in 2019, before moving on to news in early 2023. During his lengthy time in tech journalism, Mark has also been a regular contributor to The Sunday Times, Robb Report and Arena. Back in his early days, he also won The Daily Telegraph's 'Young Sportswriter of the Year' (2003) and was nominated for the PTC's 'Most Promising Student Journalist'. Although given that was 20 years ago, it's surely time to stop dining out on it.

Outside of work, Mark is a keen cyclist, Liverpool FC fan and music lover who's going through a mid-life crisis of listening to electronic music that sounds suspiciously like shoegaze. He also buys synths and grooveboxes that he has no time to play and very little idea how to use, but enjoys their flashing lights and laudable commitment to physical buttons.

Articles by: Mark Wilson

The view from a SpaceX rocket above earth next to a photo of Elon Musk laughing

The trailer is here for the explosive Elon Musk documentary that he claims is a 'hit piece' — and it claims that ‘in a science fiction novel, he would not be the hero’

By Mark Wilson Published 8 September 26

A new teaser trailer for the Musk documentary has landed on YouTube, ahead of the controversial film's premiere later today.

The Canon EOS R10 camera sitting on a wooden bench

The best beginner mirrorless camera: budget stars for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated 7 September 26

Updated Looking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.

The GTA 6 Extended Look, new Nokia phone, and Apple's invite.

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the GTA 6 Extended Look to Meta's social media trial settlement

By Hamish Hector Published 29 August 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Netflix, Meta, Nokia and more for August 29, 2026.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and a Kindle Oasis

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the major GTA 6 leaks to Meta's $1.4 trillion lawsuit

By Hamish Hector Published 22 August 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Meta, Rockstar and more for August 22, 2026.

The Garmin Fenix 8 pro, Pixel 11, and Honor's Robot Phone.

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the Google Pixel 11 launch to Honor's revolutionary Robot Phone

By Hamish Hector Published 15 August 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Google, Garmin, Spotify and more for August 15, 2026.

Pentax 17 compact film camera front-on, in the hand with boats in background

Best film cameras: the finest classic and new analog cameras you can buy

By Timothy Coleman last updated 11 August 26

Updated Looking to rediscover the joys of analog photography? These are the best film cameras you can buy today, old and new.

ICYMI split image of Bose headphones, the GTA VI box art and Kojima holding a CD-player

ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from our Z Fold 8 Ultra review to GTA 6's Netflix partnership

By Hamish Hector Published 8 August 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Google, GTA, Netflix and more for August 7, 2026.

Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses next to a hand holding the Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 next to a hand holding the Z Flip 8

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 live — the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are all official

By Mark Wilson last updated 22 July 26

We're live from Samsung's second big phone launch of the year — here's all the latest news from its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in London.

The OM System Tough TG-7 camera lying in a stream

Best waterproof camera: I've tested the finest cameras for underwater shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated 22 July 26

Updated Water, drops, ice cold temperatures... the best waterproof cameras can take anything you can throw at them.

Best bridge camera: top choices with huge zoom lenses

By Timothy Coleman last updated 20 July 26

Buying Guide The best bridge cameras are great for wildlife photographers who don't want the hassle of interchangeable lenses.

A hand holds up the Instax Wide Evo camera against a colourful graffiti wall

We've tested over 30 of the best instant cameras – here are our favorite models from Instax, Polaroid and more

By James Capell last updated 17 July 26

Updated Our best instant cameras guide will help you find the best retro sidekick for you, whether your prefer Polaroid, Instax or something a little different.

A hand holding up a OnePlus 15 phone in a city

‘It wasn't a decision made in a rush’: OnePlus explains why it’s just quit the US and Europe — and answers our 5 biggest questions about what it means

By Mark Wilson Published 16 July 26

OnePlus is officially quitting the US and Europe, but what exactly does that mean for current users and the future? We asked OnePlus and Oppo to find out.

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A pink V-Tech KidiZoom Duo camera in the hands of a young child

Best cameras for kids: we've tested the best cameras for children and teens

By Timothy Coleman last updated 15 July 26

Updated Looking for the best cameras for kids? We've tested all of the best choices in 2025 for the budding creative in your life.

Tim with a camera, a Galaxy Unpacked invite and a pair of modern Nokia phones.

ICYMI: the week's biggest tech news from Samsung's Unpacked teaser to a five-star fitness tracker wowing us

By Hamish Hector Published 11 July 26

The week's biggest tech news from Nokia, Samsung, Sony, and more for July 11, 2026.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera with natural background at golden hour, and the user in the frame of the screen

The best vlogging cameras: we've tested top choices for content creators

By James Capell last updated 7 July 26

Updated My guide to the best cameras for vlogging rounds up all of our top picks for on-the-move video creators, at all price points.

The top of a Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan next to a hand holding the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, next to two hands holding a Sony A7R VI

The best tech of 2026 so far — the 21 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published 4 July 26

TechRadar has spent days testing 639 products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2026. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

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Inside the physical PS5 copy of Balatro.

Looking back at some of our favorite physical PlayStation games for one final, tearful send-off

By Dashiell Wood Published 1 July 26

We look back on more than three decades of physical PlayStation releases.

Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S folded away, in the hand

The best travel tripod: finest lightweight supports for your camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated 30 June 26

Buying guide Lightweight, strong and compact, we rank the best travel tripods you can buy right now.

Mobile phone displaying a Claude login screen.

Claude was down for many — Anthropic says the outage is now 'resolved'

By Mark Wilson last updated 23 June 26

Claude was down for many users around the world today, but Anthropic says it's "resolved" the issue.

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Are Reddit and X down? Here's what we know their reported issues today

By Mark Wilson last updated 22 June 26

Reddit, X and several other sites and services were reportedly down for many earlier today, but seem to be recovering — here's what we know so far.

Sonos speakers, Tim Cook, and the new Commodore flip phone

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories, from Commodore flip-phone nostalgia to Tim Cook's Apple price-hike warning

By Hamish Hector Published 20 June 26

The week's 7 biggest tech news stories, featuring Commodore, Apple, Microsoft and more, for June 20, 2026.

The best cheap cameras: I've tested the finest budget cameras you can buy today

By James Capell last updated 18 June 26

Updated Looking to avoid paying top dollar for the latest snappers? These are the best cheap cameras around right now.

A phone on a table showing the Facebook and Instagram logos

The Facebook app is crashing for many — here's what we know about the Android issues

By Mark Wilson last updated 18 June 26

The Facebook app isn't playing ball today

Sony A1 II mirrorless camera with FE 28-70mm F2 lens, outdoors on a tripod with autumn leaves background

Best Sony camera: top choices for both stills and video

By Timothy Coleman last updated 17 June 26

Updated Searching for the best Sony camera? Whether you need a full-frame powerhouse or a travel-friendly compact, we've ranked the best models in its impressive range.

DoorDash was down for many — here's what happened in the major outage

By Mark Wilson last updated 16 June 26

Both DoorDash and Spotify are experiencing issues right now, according to thousands of users — here's all the latest news.

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