Lloyd Coombes

Lloyd Coombes

Freelancer & Podcaster

Lloyd Coombes is a freelance tech and fitness writer for TechRadar. He's an expert in all things Apple as well as Computer and Gaming tech, with previous works published on TopTenReviews, Space.com, and Live Science. You'll find him regularly testing the latest MacBook or iPhone, but he spends most of his time writing about video games at Dexerto.

Articles by: Lloyd Coombes

The PS5 Slim standing upright with a DualSense controller sitting on wooden table next to a vase of flowers with a white brick background

The PS5 Dualsense update I've waited months for is finally here - here's all you need to know

By Lloyd Coombes published

Your Dualsense just got a lot more capable when it comes to working with multiple devices. Here's how.

Close up of PS5 DualSense controller leaning on a PS5

Sony reveals that physical software only accounted for 3% of PlayStation sales in the last year, only further fuelling the fire that the PS6 will continue the embrace of digital gaming

By Lloyd Coombes published

Physical game sales on PS5 are seemingly going the way of the Dodo, as Sony releases some staggering statistics in its corporate report.

Borderlands 4

Amid a tidal wave of performance complaints on PC, the first Borderlands 4 patch has arrived to address stability – but no one knows what it does

By Lloyd Coombes published

Good news, PC fans: Borderlands 4 just got a patch to help with optimization. Still, with no patch notes, it's hard to work out how it does that.

Screenshot from Apple's September 2025 event

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: Should you upgrade right away?

By Lloyd Coombes published

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has been announced, but is it worth the upgrade? Here's our take on Apple's latest rugged watches.

Woman using an iPad Pro

The iPad Pro just turned 10 – and that's why we might get a surprise new M5 version at today's Apple event

By Lloyd Coombes published

Could a new iPad Pro be announced at Apple's September event? The time is certainly ripe.

Screenshots from 2K sports game NBA 2K26

NBA 2K26 feels like a course correction from last year’s controversial changes

By Lloyd Coombes published

Polishing the court to a sheen

The STrava app on a smartwatch display

Strava redesigns its Apple Watch app – just days before the Series 11 launch

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

Strava just got a huge update on Apple Watch, only days before the new models in Apple's wearables line arrive.

Helldivers 2 promotional screenshots.

I’ve played hundreds of hours of Helldivers 2 on PS5, and can confirm that it's just as great on Xbox

By Lloyd Coombes published

Helldivers 2 has dropped onto a new platform, but the Xbox version highlights some growing pains with Arrowhead’s megahit.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World.

Kirby and The Forgotten Land’s Star-Crossed World expansion is a Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade that’s well worth the money

By Lloyd Coombes published

It might not be the most challenging platformer around, but this updated version of Kirby and The Forgotten Land is worth playing.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 move data

A data scientist found the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is more accurate than Garmin, Samsung and even Whoop

By Lloyd Coombes published

Apple's premium smartwatch is, according to new tests from a data scientists, more accurate at measuring heart rate than its rivals.

Cloud, Tifa and Aerith stare at the Planetarium

The 18 best JRPGs to play in 2025

By Cat Bussell last updated

Updated Our list of the best JRPGs will take you on fantastical journeys, full of memorable characters and iconic setpieces.

Man running uphill

What exercises in the gym can help you run up hills? We asked an expert trainer

By Lloyd Coombes published

Hill running is a great way to stay in shape, made more approachable by an expert’s preparation.

Man hiking with heavy backpack

I swapped running for rucking for 2 weeks – and it's way better on my joints

By Lloyd Coombes published

3 key lessons I learned after swapping running for rucking – hiking with a heavy backpack.

WWE 2K25

WWE 2K25 shows the Switch 2 is lightyears ahead of its predecessor when it comes to sports games, and I couldn’t be happier

By Lloyd Coombes published

WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 is much more than a box ticked for the long-running series - it’s a flag planted for sports games on Nintendo hardware.

Samsung AI photography on Galaxy S25

Photo Assist is one of the best Samsung Galaxy AI features – here's why

By Lloyd Coombes published

Photo Assist can level up your mobile photography game, even if you’re new to it. Here’s why you should give it a try.

Demo shots showing the Things 3 interface on different Apple devices.

After years of using Things 3, iOS 26 could move me to Reminders

By Lloyd Coombes published

Apple’s Reminders has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, and it might finally be the time to make the jump.

A screenshot from RPG Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on Nintendo Switch 2 is the biggest portable time sink since I was hooked on Animal Crossing

By Lloyd Coombes published

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a delightful blend of RPG and social sim that respects a player’s time and reciprocates constantly

Switch 2 and Steam Deck OLED

Why I’m ditching the Steam Deck for the Nintendo Switch 2 for my next summer vacation

By Lloyd Coombes published

In the battle of the handhelds, the Nintendo Switch 2 wins one very important skirmish: offline mode functionality.

The watchOS 26 update announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.

Could Apple’s new Workout Buddy get me running consistently again? Here’s why I’m so excited about it

By Lloyd Coombes published

Workout Buddy is the most exciting running improvement Apple’s WWDC could have given me.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 10

Apple watchOS 26: Everything you need to know after WWDC

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

WWDC 2025 has been and gone, and Apple Intelligence – not to mention the Notes app – has landed on your watch.

Apple WWDC 2025 Watch OS

Does your Apple Watch support watchOS 26? Here’s the full list of compatible Apple Watches (and which ones will miss out)

By Lloyd Coombes published

Some Apple Watch models won't be included in the watchOS 26 rollout, which may mean it's time for an upgrade if you want the new features.

Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition

Missed out on a Nintendo Switch 2? Here's why the original Switch console might still be worth a look instead

By Lloyd Coombes published

The Switch 2 launches this week, but there’s still life in Nintendo’s fantastic first hybrid system yet.

Polar Grit X2 watches

Polar announces the Grit X2, and it's luring us away from the Garmin Instinct 3 with full-color maps

By Lloyd Coombes published

Polar has revealed its new Polar Grit X2, a new rugged outdoor fitness tracker that's more compact and affordable than the Grit X2 pro.

Apple Watch training load

watchOS 12: 3 things I expect to see Tim Cook announce at this year's WWDC 2025

By Lloyd Coombes published

Could we get Apple Intelligence features on our wrist? It's not as unrealistic as you may think, with watchOS 12 on the horizon.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic on a wrist

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic reportedly certified – but no mention of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

By Lloyd Coombes published

Samsung's next watches seem to have leaked, but it appears there won't be an Ultra 2 – at least not yet.

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