Articles by Mark Wilson, Senior news editor

Mark is TechRadar's Senior news editor and has been a technology journalist since 2004, back when people used the word 'gadgets' and the world's most desirable phones were made by Sony Ericsson. He's so old that his first published feature was a 'next big thing?' article about Blu-Ray. Mark started life in the print world as Reviews Editor then Features Editor on Stuff, which was the world's biggest-selling tech magazine. He then moved into the online world, becoming Acting Editor on Stuff.tv before leaving to focus on his main tech love of cameras and photography.

After spending two years as Cameras Editor for Trusted Reviews, Mark became TechRadar's Cameras Editor in 2019, before moving on to news in early 2023. During his lengthy time in tech journalism, Mark has also been a regular contributor to The Sunday Times, Robb Report and Arena. Back in his early days, he also won The Daily Telegraph's 'Young Sportswriter of the Year' (2003) and was nominated for the PTC's 'Most Promising Student Journalist'. Although given that was 20 years ago, it's surely time to stop dining out on it.

Outside of work, Mark is a keen cyclist, Liverpool FC fan and music lover who's going through a mid-life crisis of listening to electronic music that sounds suspiciously like shoegaze. He also buys synths and grooveboxes that he has no time to play and very little idea how to use, but enjoys their flashing lights and laudable commitment to physical buttons.

Articles by: Mark Wilson

X was down — here's what happened in the brief global outage

By Mark Wilson last updated 18 March 26

X went down again for thousands of users — here's what happened during its latest outage.

'Unreliable and untruthful': London judge says witness got real-time coaching from their smart glasses — and then blamed ChatGPT

By Mark Wilson published 17 March 26

A London judge has dismissed the evidence of a witness after they were found to be getting real-time help from someone via their smart glasses.

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‘Our biggest navigation upgrade in over a decade’: Google Maps gets two massive Gemini-powered features that you’re going to use all the time

By Mark Wilson published 12 March 26

Google Maps is getting two major Gemini-powered upgrades, including a conversational travel assistant and a major upgrade to its driving navigation — here's what's new.

The MacBook Neo, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Nothing Headphones (a)

ICYMI: the week's 9 biggest tech news stories from Apple's MacBook Neo to launch to Xbox's new console tease

By Hamish Hector, Mark Wilson published 7 March 26

This week we went to MWC and were treated to some major Nothing and Apple launches including the Apple MacBook Neo.

Apple's big March event live — the all new MacBook Neo has just been introduced, and we're there

By Mark Wilson last updated 4 March 26

Apple's big wave of March announcements continues — here are the new MacBook Pros with M5 Max and Ultra, MacBook Air M5, and Studio Displays.

Apple launches the MacBook Neo that runs on an iPhone chip — and it starts at a surprisingly low price

By Jacob Krol published 4 March 26

Apple has announced a more affordable laptop called the MacBook Neo — here's everything you need to know.

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The MacBook Air M5 has landed — here's what's new on our favorite laptop

By Mark Wilson published 3 March 26

Apple has just updated its most popular laptop – here's what's new in the MacBook Air M5.

The Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro on a green and blue background

The Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max are official — here's what's new

By Mark Wilson published 3 March 26

Apple has announced new MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Pro Max chips — and they look like laptop powerhouses.

Four iPhone 17es on a blue and green background

Apple announces the iPhone 17e — here's what's new in the mid-range iPhone

By Mark Wilson published 2 March 26

Apple has announced the iPhone 17e, its new entry-level iPhone. Here's what's new and how it compares to its iPhone 16e predecessor.

Heipi 3-in-1 Travel Tripod W28S folded away, in the hand

The best travel tripod: finest lightweight supports for your camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated 25 February 26

Buying guide Lightweight, strong and compact, we rank the best travel tripods you can buy right now.

Sony A1 II mirrorless camera with FE 28-70mm F2 lens, outdoors on a tripod with autumn leaves background

Best Sony camera: top choices for both stills and video

By Timothy Coleman last updated 25 February 26

Updated Searching for the best Sony camera? Whether you need a full-frame powerhouse or a travel-friendly compact, we've ranked the best models in its impressive range.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Discord's mass exodus to Apple's big March event teaser

By Hamish Hector published 21 February 26

The week's top stories from Apple, HBO Max, Ring, Acer, and more for February 21, 2026.

Humanoid robots dancing at China's Spring Gala Performance

Bigger than the Super Bowl — futuristic humanoid robots dominate China’s most-watched TV show and leap ahead of the Tesla Optimus

By Mark Wilson published 18 February 26

Humanoid robots were the star of the show at China's Spring Festival Gala performance – and interest has never been higher, according to retailers.

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YouTube was down – here's what caused the huge global outage

By Mark Wilson last updated 18 February 26

YouTube and YouTube TV experienced a rare global outage today that's now mostly fixed – here's what happened.

Front of the Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera with its LCD screen flipped round

The best 4K camera: top choices for video creators

By Timothy Coleman last updated 17 February 26

Updated Searching for the best 4K camera? These star performers for all budgets all love shooting the screen.

X was down again – here's what happened in its latest outage

By Mark Wilson last updated 16 February 26

X has gone down twice today, with the outages affecting thousands of users. Here's everything we know about its latest issues.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Claude showing up ChatGPT to Samsung teasing its Galaxy S26 smartphones

By Hamish Hector published 14 February 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Anthropic, Sony, Apple, and more for February 14, 2026.

'What a great way to kill your community': Discord users are furious about its new age verification checks — and are now hunting for alternatives

By Mark Wilson published 9 February 26

Discord has announced that it's rolling out age verification checks globally from March, and the decision has sparked fury from many privacy-conscious users.

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‘We watched the Berlin wall fall on this TV’: Guatemelan family shocks Samsung by trading in their indestructible 39-year-old CRT TV for a new LCD, calling it ‘a real workhorse’

By Mark Wilson published 8 February 26

A Guatemalan family recently stunned Samsung by trading in their 39-year-old "workhorse" CRT TV for a new LCD – and started a journey that's seen the set become an exhibit at the company's HQ.

A close-up of the eye of a humanoid robot, next to a robot standing next to a woman

The world's first 'biomimetic AI robot' just strolled in from the uncanny valley — and yes, it's super-creepy

By Mark Wilson published 5 February 26

A Shanghai startup has just revealed Moya, which it says is the first "biomimetic AI robot". But not everyone is convinced it's a good idea.

Alex Honnold climbing, Sam Altman presenting, and a runner in a Whoop band.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Samsung teasing a major S26 upgrade to Garmin's leaked Whoop clone

By Hamish Hector published 31 January 26

Here are the biggest tech news stories from Whoop, Netflix, Samsung, OpenAI, and more for January 31, 2026.

An image of the Panasonic Lumix ZS99 / TZ99

Best point-and-shoot camera: I've tested a range of carry-everywhere models for simple shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated 29 January 26

Updated Looking for the best point and shoot camera you can buy? We've rounded up all of the top options for every budget.

The Canon EOS R10 camera sitting on a wooden bench

The best beginner mirrorless camera: budget stars for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated 23 January 26

Updated Looking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've tested and selected the best beginner mirrorless cameras.

The OM System Tough TG-7 camera lying in a stream

Best waterproof camera: I've tested the finest cameras for underwater shooting

By Timothy Coleman last updated 21 January 26

Updated Water, drops, ice cold temperatures... the best waterproof cameras can take anything you can throw at them.

A hand holds up the Instax Wide Evo camera against a colourful graffiti wall

We've tested over 30 of the best instant cameras – here are our favorite models from Instax, Polaroid and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated 21 January 26

Updated Our best instant cameras guide will help you find the best retro sidekick for you, whether your prefer Polaroid, Instax or something a little different.

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