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

Netflix CEO: spending $8 billion on shows and movies is 'not as much as it sounds'

By Marc Chacksfield published

Yes, it is Mr Hastings. Yes, it is.

HD vinyl is happening, set to give your turntable a high-definition makeover

By Marc Chacksfield published

Will be 100% compatible with your turntable.

Netflix and Cannes' spat shows just how archaic the movie industry can be

By Marc Chacksfield published

Opinion Netflix has pulled out of Cannes, because of the age-old argument over big-screen distribution.

Free Spotify mobile app set to take some of the paid version’s best features

By Marc Chacksfield published

A revamp could see the app become something that’s actually worth using.

Those looking for Westworld Season 2 spoilers on Reddit just got a surprise

By Marc Chacksfield published

Reddit AMA with the creators of Westworld promised spoilers but delivered something else.

Sphero BB-9E review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Recommended

Sphero goes dark with its latest release, a First Order droid with an attitude.

Sphero BB-8 review

Sphero BB-8 with Force Band review

By Nick Pino, Marc Chacksfield published

updated Controlling BB-8 with the additional wearable is magical... and you can watch Force Awakens and Rogue One with it, too.

Sphero R2-D2 review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Recommended

Updated This latest R2-D2 droid is packed with the smarts you've come to expect from Sphero.

Ikea Eneby Bluetooth speakers have been made to fit nicely on your Kallax shelves

By Marc Chacksfield published

Ikea's first foray into the world of Bluetooth speakers.

Plex VR app finally comes to Gear VR - but you’ll have to wait for its best feature

By Marc Chacksfield published

Plex VR movie-watching app no longer a Daydream, now works on Oculus and Gear VR.

Netflix's Black Mirror and The Crown up for six TV BAFTAs

By Marc Chacksfield published

Six nominations for the streaming giant, but the list is Amazon Prime Video free.

Apple set to smarten up Siri with some help from Google

By Marc Chacksfield published

A new hire points to a future where Siri will work a whole lot better.

Reddit redesign rolls out to a random group of hopefully happy users

By Marc Chacksfield published

1% of users will see the new design, but you can go back to the old one if you don't like it.

Netflix and Spotify are snapping up the iPlayer's younger audience says the BBC

By Marc Chacksfield last updated

The UK state broadcaster gets candid about Netflix and others taking a large slice of the streaming pie.

Netflix renews The Toys That Made Us - why everyone should watch this nostalgia fest

By Marc Chacksfield published

More toy stories coming, thanks to Netflix.

Jaguar I-Pace self-driving car revealed - premium electric car joins Waymo fleet

By Marc Chacksfield published

Jaguar's Tesla rival gets in on the self-driving game.

Twitch for PS4 gets a major overhaul - new app for Xbox One coming soon

By Marc Chacksfield published

Updated Twitch is finally living the stream dream, thanks to a majestic makeover.

Tidal offers up a pre-save option for those truly dedicated music streamers

By Marc Chacksfield published

Tidal reveals plan to (pre) save music.

Digital downloads face the music as streaming surges

By Marc Chacksfield published

Music fans prefer CDs and vinyl to digital downloads but streaming is still the music maestro.

New self-driving car tech not only parks your vehicle, but also finds the space

By Marc Chacksfield published

Updated Driverless car tests on an open road continue, despite Uber crash.

Netflix turns its back on Gotham - reveals a new font that will 'save it millions'

By Marc Chacksfield published

Welcome to Netflix Sans, the new typeface that will actually save the company a chunk of change.

eBay embraces augmented reality to help you send the perfect package

By Marc Chacksfield published

With ARCore at the core, eBay keeps augmented reality box fresh.

Casio heads down the retro route - re-releases its classic musical calculator

By Marc Chacksfield published

Music and maths, the perfect combination.

MyKronoz ZeTime review

By Marc Chacksfield published

The world’s first smartwatch with analog hands doesn’t quite know what it wants to be.

The YouTube kids are not alright and this needs to change, fast

By Marc Chacksfield published

Opinion Fake videos, conspiracy theories and binge-watching rewards - big tech companies need to start thinking of the children.

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