Marc Chacksfield

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

The Sonos Beam soundbar pictured on a wooden cabinet

Sonos Beam review

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Recommended

Updated The Sonos Beam is a powerful soundbar in a compact design that packs an audio punch.

Gaming

7 gaming accessories you never knew you needed

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Beyond the mouse, these gaming accessories will raise your gaming game.

Game Streaming

How to live stream like a pro gamer

By Marc Chacksfield published

Got the live-streaming bug? This is what you need to do next…

Razer Mouse

Wired vs wireless gaming mice: key differences explained

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Versus Why gaming with a wired or wireless mouse is now down to preference and not tech.

IT

The 10 best Stephen King movie adaptations, ranked

By Marc Chacksfield published

Here's our pick of the horror-meister's tales that have worked best on the big screen, plus the films we'd like to see made.

Amazon Echo review

Amazon Echo (2014) review

By Nick Pino, Marc Chacksfield last updated

Updated Amazon Echo isn't an only child any longer – starting next month, there'll be a half-dozen Echo devices to choose from!

Amazon Echo Spot on kitchen counter

Amazon Echo Spot review

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

Recommended

Updated The cutest member of the Amazon family is here to replace your Echo Dot.

amazon echo

Amazon Echo (2017) review

By Marc Chacksfield, Henry St Leger last updated

Recommended

Updated The Amazon Echo 2nd gen has a refreshed look and affordable price – here's what we think.

Anki Vector review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Updated Anki's latest robot is packed with processor power and pitched at grown-ups and the home.

Baby monitors

Best baby monitor: great baby cams and smart camera alternatives

By Marc Chacksfield published

Updated Keep an eye on your little ones with these superb baby monitors and smart cams.

Beyond the keyboard: how we'll interact with computers in the future

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth What's coming after QWERTY? Everything from wearable keyboards to mind control.

5 innovative new TV technologies you need to know about

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth TV technology is constantly evolving – here’s what you need to know to stay in the picture.

10 innovative toys your kids should be playing with

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth And there's no harm in you playing with them, too.

One year on and still no mention of Apple AirPower - what’s going on?

By Marc Chacksfield published

Analysis It was the charging pad to rule them all but it’s fast turning into vaporware.

A photo of the Amazon Echo speaker

Amazon: ‘Soon we won’t talk about the smart home but a world of smarts’

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth TechRadar speaks to Amazon’s VP of smart home about the future of Alexa.

Hands on: LG Q7 review

By Marc Chacksfield published

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IFA 2018 This mid-range general takes over from where the LG Q6 left off - with added fingerprint scanning and waterproofing.

Hands on: Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT review

By Marc Chacksfield published

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IFA 2018 The battery life can't be beaten, but what about the rest of Audio-Technica's long-life cans?

Hands on: Audio-Technica ATH-SR50BT review

By Marc Chacksfield published

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IFA 2018 Big sound and an even bigger battery, these Bluetooth headphones mean business.

Hands on: Audio-Technica ATH-SPORT7TW review

By Marc Chacksfield published

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IFA 2018 Sports-focused, with a great charging case - Audio-Technica's first push into true wireless are set to get the heart-rate going.

Hands on: Audio-Technica ATH-CKR7TW review

By Marc Chacksfield published

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IFA 2018 Audio-Technica has taken its time to enter the True Wireless market - has it been worth the wait?

Hands on: Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7b review

By Marc Chacksfield published

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IFA 2018 Audio-Technica’s high-res headphones make a solid case for a wired world.

Hands on: LG G7 Fit review

By Marc Chacksfield published

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IFA 2018 Fit by name, not by nature - the latest LG G7 spin-off is a 'nearly but not quite' premium handset.

Hands on: LG G7 One review

By Marc Chacksfield published

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IFA 2018 LG’s first Android One handset is a streamlined G7 ThinQ - and that is no bad thing.

First look: Sonos Amp

By Marc Chacksfield published

IFA 2018 Sonos' surprise hardware launch is a big push into the custom install market.

Sonos Amp revealed - new, redesigned amp for the connected age

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth New Amp is twice as powerful as the current Connect.

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