Articles by Simon Cocks, Freelance Contributor

Simon Cocks is a freelance tech journalist and the former Technology Editor for Good Housekeeping UK, where he oversaw strategy and shopping content. With over a decade of experience, Simon has written for several major titles, including Esquire, Digital Spy, Shortlist, and Men’s Health.

Simon specializes in testing out the latest gadgets, including mobile tech, headphones, speakers, e-readers, and more. He has reviewed flagship products from the likes of Apple, Google, Amazon, and Bose, and he's an expert at cutting through the marketing fluff to find the best value for consumers.

A magazine journalism graduate from Kingston University, Simon spent five years within the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Consumer Affairs team before moving into full-time tech testing. When he isn’t checking out new gadgets, he can probably be found catching the latest films at his local cinema!

Articles by: Simon Cocks

Sennheiser's Accentum Clip held in a hand, over a wooden table, with the case visible

Sennheiser's Accentum Clip open earbuds are an impressive debut with convincing sound quality, but occasional connectivity issues let them down

By Simon Cocks Published 27 October 26

Sennheiser enters the cuff-style market with convincing audio clarity and smart features, though a couple of fit, connectivity and control quirks keep them from being a top pick

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 in white, showing details of the buds held in a hand

Sennheiser's eco-conscious addition to the Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds is commendable, but their sound alone makes them the buds to beat

By Simon Cocks Published 27 September 26

Editor's Choice

User replaceable batteries, svelte design, strong stamina and great sound? A five-star performance from Sennheiser

The Balance Phone being held in the hand

I swapped my iPhone for the distraction-free Balance Phone to curb my social media habit, and it wasn't quite the digital detox I expected

By Simon Cocks Published 31 July 26

I spent a week with the distraction-free Balance Phone, but it left me feeling conflicted about blanket social media bans.

Denon Home 400 home speaker on a wooden surface

Denon's all-new home speaker offers style, substance and serious spatial audio chops — but I still have one (very minor) gripe

By Simon Cocks Published 6 June 26

Recommended

How much do you value flexibility? Since I've used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot

Innioasis' Y1 player with wired IEMs, held in a hand with a wooden table behind it

I picked up this cheap MP3 player, and it freed me from my phone so often, I wish I'd got it sooner

By Simon Cocks Published 20 April 26

I ditched music on my phone for this cheap MP3 player — and two weeks on, I wish I'd done it sooner

I've tested every iPhone since the iPhone 12, and Ceramic Shield 2 is the first iPhone glass I fully trust

By Simon Cocks Published 11 April 26

No more screen protectors? After 6 months with the iPhone 17, Ceramic Shield 2 has fully proven its worth.

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