About Gavin Phillips
Gavin is the Technology Explained Section Editor, co-host on the Really Useful Podcast, and a frequent product reviewer. He has a degree in Contemporary Writing pillaged from the hills of Devon, and more than a decade of professional writing experience. He enjoys copious amounts of tea, board games, and football.
What Is Keyboard Polling Rate and How Much Does It Matter?
Is faster always better? Just how fast should your keyboard polling rate be?
What Are Gaming IEMs and Are They Any Good?
Are gaming IEMs worth your money, or should you stick with a gaming headset?
Nuphy Air75 V2 Review: Excellent Sucessor Ticks All the Boxes
Releasing a new version of a fan favorite is always a risk, but Nuphy has done the original Air75 justice.
What Are Silent Mechanical Keyboard Switches and Do They Actually Work?
Just how quiet is a silent mechanical keyboard switch?
What Is Google's New Premium Chromebook Plus Specification and When Does It Launch?
Google has finally revealed its long-awaited premium Chromebook specification, and it should bring major boosts to productivity.
Tecno Phantom V Flip 5G Review: Mid-Range Flip Phones Are Here
Tecno is leading the way for mid-range flip phones, and its Phantom V Flip 5G has some great features.
Soundcore Space One Review: Hail, the New Best Budget Headphones
Anker's Soundcore audio brand has delivered yet another excellent set of budget-friendly headphones.
OpenAI Gives ChatGPT a Voice to Respond to Prompts and Commands
OpenAI has given ChatGPT the ability to speak using a synthesized voice, and it's coming to your smartphone soon.
Over-Ear vs. On-Ear Headphones: What's the Difference and What Should You Buy?
There are two main types of headphones, but which will suit you and your ears best?
How Long Can a USB Cable Be & What Is the Maximum USB Cable Length?
Just how long can a USB cable before it starts losing signal?
The 9 Most Common Tricks Used to Hack Passwords
Want to figure out someone's password? Review your life choices. Learn how to protect your password from hackers instead.
How to Find Active .Onion Dark Web Sites (And Why You Might Want To)
The dark web consists of .onion sites hosted on the Tor network. How do you find them and where do you go?
Planar Magnetic vs. Dynamic Headphones: What's the Difference, and What Should You Buy?
Planar magnetic headphones deliver exceptional quality, so how do regular dynamic drivers compare?
Keychron Q1 Pro Review: Excellent Value, Premium Click-Clacking
The $200 entry-fee for the Keychron Q1 Pro seems high, but it delivers great value for a top-notch bit of kit.
The 5 Features We Loved on the New Lenovo Legion Go at IFA 2023
The Lenovo Legion Go is a serious contender in the world of handheld gaming, and this is what we loved about the new console.
The 3 Best New Power Station Products From IFA 2023
It's a competitive power station market, but this is what we liked most.
IFA 2023: Jackery Launches New Solar Generator Plus 300 & Solar Generator Plus 1000
Jackery has launched new power generators at IFA 2023, perfect for your outdoor adventures.
IFA 2023: Shure Launches Second-Generation AONIC 50 With Huge Battery Upgrade
The Shure AONIC 50 brings upgrades across the board.