Articles by: 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

PlayStation in 2016: virtual worlds, going Pro and - at last! - The Last Guardian

By Marc Chacksfield published 27 December 16

In Depth 2016 proved to be one of PlayStation’s biggest years - this is what Sony got up to.

Napster on Metallica, making music personal and the future of streaming

By Marc Chacksfield published 16 December 16

In Depth We speak to Napster about the past, present and future of music distribution.

How to use Netflix offline viewing

By Marc Chacksfield published 30 November 16

Netflix has made much of its content available to download - here's how to watch your favourite shows offline

Best wearable deals this Black Friday 2016

By Marc Chacksfield published 25 November 16

Black Friday Great fitness trackers and smartwatches discounted.

How the music streaming giants are helping you find your next favorite song

By Marc Chacksfield published 23 November 16

In Depth Streaming sites have upped their game when it comes to music recommendations - this is how they are doing it.

Google Play Music gets mood-matching functionality in latest update

By Marc Chacksfield published 14 November 16

Google is using machine learning to make sure your next music experience is a bit more personal.

Netflix: the biggest rival to movies in the future? A pill that entertains you

By Marc Chacksfield published 25 October 16

If only there were pills that can entertain you now...

Stephen Hawking: AI could bring the best of times, the worst of times for humanity

By Marc Chacksfield published 20 October 16

The future of AI could be amazing, says Hawking, but it could also be the end of us all. So there's that.

This full body sensation VR suit will give you all the feels

By Marc Chacksfield published 15 September 16

Get touchy feely in virtual reality, thanks to this body suit.

No 4K Blu-ray support in the PS4 Pro makes no sense, no matter how you look at it

By Marc Chacksfield published 8 September 16

Analysis A lack of Ultra HD support is frustrating, and shows Sony not capitalising on what made the PS3 great.

10 best gadgets of IFA 2016

By Marc Chacksfield, Cameron Faulkner published 2 September 16

IFA 2016 In case you missed out on one of 2016's biggest tech conventions, here are the coolest announcements you missed.

Music streaming exclusives could soon come to an end – and we can't wait

By Marc Chacksfield published 24 August 16

Analysis Music streaming exclusives may disappear soon, if Universal gets its way.

10 future VR games that will get you excited for virtual reality

By Marc Chacksfield published 14 August 16

In Depth Virtual reality is here to stay but where are the must-have games? It turns out, they are on their way.

Code Masters: 10 toys that are teaching kids how to code

By Marc Chacksfield published 31 July 16

In Depth Kids gadgets that are training the next generation of computer programmers.

This is how to go dark, by an ex-MI5 agent who's done it

By Marc Chacksfield published 30 July 16

Interview Annie Machon tells TechRadar what it's like to go on the run from the MI5 and how to stay hidden in a post-Snowden world.

Rise of the robots: 10 smart bots ready to take over your home

By Marc Chacksfield published 24 July 16

In Depth To celebrate the release of the new Robot Wars in the UK, TechRadar is looking at the robots you can get in the home right now.

An ode to the VHS: the format everyone loved to hate

An ode to VHS: the format everyone loved to hate

By Marc Chacksfield published 23 July 16

Opinion The last VCR has been made in Japan, which means VHS as a format is finally dead. For Marc Chacksfield, the fond, fuzzy memories remain...

Sony H.ear On MDR-100ABN review

By Marc Chacksfield published 13 May 16

Recommended

With great noise cancelling and wireless Hi-Res Audio, these headphones will be music to your ears.

Onkyo H500BT review

By Marc Chacksfield published 28 April 16

Packing both Hi-Res Audio abilities and Bluetooth functionality, Onkyo's latest headphones are a treat for the ears.

New Top Gear heading to Netflix is something that will grind Amazon Prime's gears

Netflix snatching new Top Gear will grind Amazon Prime's gears

By Marc Chacksfield published 12 April 16

Opinion Netflix has found the perfect rival to Clarkson's new car show... Top Gear!

The 15 best Star Wars themed gadgets to buy right now

By Marc Chacksfield published 11 April 16

In Depth Fancy an interactive R2-D2 or a Millennium Falcon drone? Then this is the list you're looking for...

Immerse yourself: how the audio experts are bringing 3D sound to VR

By Marc Chacksfield published 30 March 16

VR Week Why audio is key to making virtual reality a reality.

These are the 5 Laws of Virtual Reality, according to the director of Lawnmower Man

These are the 5 Laws of Virtual Reality, according to the director of The Lawnmower Man

By Marc Chacksfield published 29 March 16

VR Week VR is still new and that's why an ethical framework is needed.

The director of Lawnmower Man on the past, present and fantastic future of VR

By Marc Chacksfield published 29 March 16

VR Week The man who made virtual reality a reality speaks to techradar about the current state of VR.

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice review

By Marc Chacksfield published 24 March 16

The ultimate playground premise has been turned into a meaty mess of a movie.

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