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

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.

Audio-Technica debuts its first true wireless earphones - the ATH-CKR7TWs

By Olivia Tambini, Marc Chacksfield published

IFA 2018 The new earphones will also come in a Sports version designed to withstand bad weather and intense workouts.

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7bs revealed - offer up a big refresh of its landmark cans

By Olivia Tambini, Marc Chacksfield published

IFA 2018 Headphones are more portable than ever.

Audio-Technica ATH-SR30BT wireless headphones arrive with massive 70-hour battery life

By Olivia Tambini, Marc Chacksfield published

New headphones come with a dedicated smartphone app.

Samsung and Panasonic TVs get the HDR10+ treatment with movie support incoming

By Marc Chacksfield published

Dolby Vision rival arrives to add a bit of quality control to 2018’s TVs.

How Netflix and cinemas are playing the innovation game

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth There are many ways in which competing operators are getting you to watch a movie – some rather more extreme than others.

Audio-Technica ATH-S200BT review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Great Value

Audio-Technica’s budget Bluetooth headphones are light on the head and the wallet, with decent sound to boot.

Hear me now: the future of voice and how it's the new OS

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth Voice assistants are everywhere – but are they just all talk?

Mind control: how does it work and what gadgets will we see it in?

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth Mind control is in use in gadgets right now, but it's where it could go next that's really interesting.

Floyd Rose FR-18M review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Another guitar great enters the audio market - but do the Floyd Rose FR-18M’s have enough whammy?

Floyd Rose FR-36BK review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Floyd Rose’s Bluetooth headphones look the part, but how do they sound?

Best Netflix sci-fi movies: fantastic films to stream right now

By Marc Chacksfield, Kevin Oliver published

In Depth The best sci-fi movies you can watch on Netflix today.

What it’s like to watch A Quiet Place in one of the world’s quietest places

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth Watching A Quiet Place, when you can hear your own heartbeat, is an unnerving experience.

Why little robots may be the next big thing in smart home tech

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth Anki co-founder speaks to us about his plan to bring robots - and personality - to the smart home.

Now TV box and remote

Now TV review

By Steve May, Marc Chacksfield published

We revisit Sky's Now TV service to see how it squares up against Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video.

Tommy Hilfiger TH24/7 You review

By Marc Chacksfield published

A fashion-focused smartwatch that looks great on the wrist but its features aren’t as chiselled as its looks.

Anki Cozmo review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Recommended

An intelligent, fun toy that only gets better with age.

The Netflix Originals World Cup: which is the greatest show of them all?

By Marc Chacksfield published

32 shows but only one winner: we reveal which Netflix series is the greatest.

How football is turning to videogames to stay relevant

By Marc Chacksfield published

World Cup 2018 The beautiful game is embracing videogames in more ways than you think.

Sky Soundbox review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Sky’s first foray into audio is a premium device at a cut-down price but is it a sound investment?

Fortnite opens its $100 million war chest - first official esports tournament arrives

By Marc Chacksfield published

Summer Skirmish Series has an $8 million prize fund as part of the competitive season.

AirPlay 2 speakers: these are the speakers that will use Apple’s big streaming update

By Marc Chacksfield published

Updated Apple lists the speaker manufacturers compatible with AirPlay 2.

Sonos Play:5

Sonos Play:5 review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Recommended

Updated Sonos' flagship speaker system has been redesigned, re-engineered and re-imagined. And the results are fantastic.

Sonos finally gets AirPlay 2 - comes to Sonos Beam, Sonos One and more

By Marc Chacksfield, Nick Pino published

AirPlay 2 coming to Sonos via an update today.

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