Alistair Charlton

Alistair Charlton

Alistair Charlton is a freelance technology and automotive journalist based in London. His career began with a stint of work experience at TechRadar back in 2010, before gaining a journalism degree and working in the industry ever since. A lifelong car and tech enthusiast, Alistair writes for a wide range of publications across the consumer technology and automotive sectors. As well as reviewing dash cams for TechRadar, he also has bylines at Wired, T3, Forbes, Stuff, The Independent, SlashGear and Grand Designs Magazine, among others.

Articles by: Alistair Charlton

iOS 17 stand by

Has Apple just turned the iPhone into a smart display with iOS 17?

By Alistair Charlton published

WWDC 2023 Announced at WWDC, the iPhone gets new StandBy interface with smart home controls and more.

Kingslim D4 on a wooden side table with rear-view camera

Kingslim D4 review

By Alistair Charlton published

The Kingslim D4 is a well-priced 4K dash cam system with an optional rear camera shooting at 1080p. It also benefits from GPS and Wifi, but the smartphone app could be better.

The Viofo A129 Pro Duo on a table with screen and user interface

Viofo A129 Pro Duo review

By Alistair Charlton published

An aggressively priced dash cam from an unfamiliar name, the Viofo A129 Pro Duo lacks finesse but records excellent 4K video

Vanture N2 Pro

Vantrue N2 Pro review

By Alistair Charlton published

Designed for taxi and rideshare drivers, the Vantrue N2 Pro is a refreshingly simple dual-view dash cam.

Garmin DriveCam 76

Garmin DriveCam 76 review

By Alistair Charlton published

The Garmin DriveCam 76 combines a 7-inch sat nav with a Full HD dash cam, but it’s a bit too pricey for what you get.

The Thinkware X1000 dash cam mounted inside a car windshield

How to get a bargain dash cam during Black Friday

By Alistair Charlton published

Black Friday 2021 The Black Friday sales are one of the best times to buy a dash cam – here's how to decide which one to go for and how to find the best deal.

Vantrue E1

Vantrue E1 review

By Alistair Charlton published

Recommended

The Vantrue E1 is a a well-rounded dash cam with a smart design, GPS, decent software, and 2.5K resolution.

Thinkware X800

Thinkware X800 review

By Alistair Charlton published

The Thinkware X800 is a simple dash cam that gets the basics right, and gives you the options to upgrade later.

Nextbase 522GW

Nextbase 522GW

By Alistair Charlton published

A top-end dashcam with lots of useful specs - the Nextbase 522GW is a solid all-rounder

The Thinkware T700 dash cam mounted inside a car's windscreen

Thinkware T700

By Alistair Charlton published

The Thinkware T700 is a 4G dash cam with impressive connected features, but it also comes with a monthly charge, too.

The Vantrue N2 Pro dash cam mounted inside a car windshield

This simple dash cam makes me wish they'd all quit feature creep for good

By Alistair Charlton published

Vantrue has made a simple dash cam that makes me wonder if others should learn from its refreshing simplicity.

The Garmin Dash Cam Tandem mounted inside a windshield

Garmin Dash Cam Tandem review

By Alistair Charlton last updated

The Garmin Dash Cam Tandem is one of the best dual-lens dash cams you can buy – just make sure you really need that extra in-car lens.

The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 mounted inside a windscreen

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review

By Alistair Charlton last updated

The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 is a tiny dash cam that's about the size of your key fob – and it's a good choice for fans of simplicity.

Tghe Nest Thermostat mounted on a wall

Should I buy the Google Nest Thermostat?

By Alistair Charlton published

Google's newer, simpler thermostat still promises to save money on your energy bills, but costs half that of the Learning Thermostat. Here’s everything you need to know.

the Govee Wi-Fi LED Bulb comes in a twin pack - both bulbs seen here on a wooden shelf

Govee Wi-Fi LED Bulb review

By Alistair Charlton published

How does the Govee Wi-FI LED bulb compare to other smart lights from rivals such as Philips Hue and LIFX?

Arlo Pro 4 mounted outside

Do home security cameras invade your privacy?

By Alistair Charlton published

Analysis Home security cameras provide a great way to check in on your property but there are also some privacy considerations when it comes to the area in its field of view.

The Ecobee 3 Lite smart thermostat.

Should I buy the Ecobee 3 Lite?

By Alistair Charlton last updated

The Ecobee 3 Lite is one of the most affordable smart thermostats on the market, but how does it compare to rivals from Google and Amazon.

The Amazon Smart Thermostat on a pink background on the left and the Google Nest Learning Thermostat on a green background on the right

Amazon Smart Thermostat vs Nest Learning Thermostat: which is best for your home?

By Alistair Charlton last updated

We pitted an affordable Amazon Smart Thermostat against the Google Nest Learning Thermostat to find out which smart thermostat you should choose for your home

The Ecobee SmartThermostat attahed on a wall in a home

Should I buy the Ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control?

By Alistair Charlton published

Ecobee is one of the biggest names in the smart thermostat market, but is it a better choice over rival models from Google and Amazon.

The Amazon Smart Thermostat on a green background on the left, and the EcoBee Smart Thermostat on a pink background on the right

Amazon Smart Thermostat vs EcoBee SmartThermostat: which should you have in your home?

By Alistair Charlton published

We pitted an affordable Amazon Smart Thermostat against the EcoBee SmartThermostat to find out which smart thermostat you should choose for your home

The Amazon Smart Thermostat on a wall next to a plant and a shelf

Should I buy the Amazon Smart Thermostat?

By Alistair Charlton published

Amazon has launched its own smart thermostat. If you’re wondering whether it’s a better choice for you over rivals Google and Ecobee, here’s everything you need to know.

The Hive Smart Light Bulb laying down on a shelf

Hive Smart Light Bulb review

By Alistair Charlton published

The Hive Smart Light Bulb is simple to use but pricey, so how does it compare to smart lights from Philips Hue and TP-Link?

The front view of the Hive Active Smart Plug connected to an electrical outlet

Hive Active smart plug review

By Alistair Charlton published

A well-designed smart plug with deep voice assistant integratio

The Nest Thermostat vs the Nest Learning Thermostat

Nest Thermostat vs Nest Learning Thermostat: which connected thermostat should you choose?

By Alistair Charlton published

Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat is almost twice the price of the Nest Thermostat - here’s how the two differ so you know which is best for you.

The amazon echo show 10 on a kitchen countertop showing a live feed from a Ring Video Doorbell

What is an Alexa routine, and how to set it up on an Amazon Echo

By Alistair Charlton published

Alexa Routines can Drop In can turn any Amazon Echo into an intercom or be used as a hamdy way for checking-in

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