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Location: Sri Lanka
Languages spoken: English,Sinhala
Social media: crispytidbits

About: Formerly News Editor at this fine institution, Chris now writes about tech from his tropical office. Sidetracked by sustainable stuff, he’s also keen on coffee kit, classic cars and any gear that gets better with age.
Areas of expertise: Cameras, gear and travel tech

Articles by Chris Rowlands

Best cheap iPhone: which is the top budget iPhone for you?

How do Apple’s cheapest handsets stack up against each other and which budget iPhone is right for you?

18 March 2025 / 17:08 GMT18 March 2025 / 17:08 GMT

Best video doorbell in 2025 for wireless door protection

Put an end to failed deliveries with the best wireless video doorbells around

18 March 2025 / 16:13 GMT18 March 2025 / 16:13 GMT

Best video doorbell in 2025 for wireless door protection

Best keyboard 2025: top wireless keyboards for typing and gaming

The best typing tools for words and play

15 March 2025 / 13:24 GMT7 April 2025 / 14:53 BST

Best keyboard 2025: top wireless keyboards for typing and gaming

Best Sonos speakers in 2025 for every budget

From portable smart speakers to cinematic soundbars, there’s a best Sonos speaker for everyone

22 February 2025 / 08:00 GMT22 February 2025 / 08:10 GMT

Best portable SSDs and external hard drives in 2025

From compact plug-ins to rugged drives, we’ve rounded up the best portable SSDs and external drives for upgrading your storage

21 February 2025 / 09:18 GMT28 April 2025 / 14:35 BST

Best portable SSDs and external hard drives in 2025

19 best fitness apps for gym-free workouts

Go hard at home with our guide to the best fitness apps around

14 February 2025 / 13:45 GMT14 February 2025 / 13:06 GMT

19 best fitness apps for gym-free workouts

Best AirPods cases in 2025: stylish covers for Apple earphones

Protect your precious AirPods with the best cases and covers around

14 February 2025 / 13:03 GMT14 February 2025 / 13:03 GMT

Best mouse 2025: top wireless mice for productivity, gaming and more

Superior pointers for wireless productivity

13 February 2025 / 09:26 GMT10 March 2025 / 11:41 GMT

The best PS4 controller for your PlayStation 4

Meet the best PS4 controller options that you can customise, tweak and tune for a better button-bashing experience

18 January 2025 / 14:27 GMT20 January 2025 / 14:27 GMT

Best wireless charger in 2025 including charging stands and pads

Our guide to the best wireless charger pads for Qi-compatible phones like Apple, Samsung or OnePlus

13 January 2025 / 17:07 GMT13 January 2025 / 17:07 GMT

Best smart home devices in 2025 to upgrade your home

From connected lighting to voice assistant speakers, these are the best smart home devices you can buy

13 January 2025 / 17:06 GMT27 February 2025 / 11:50 GMT

Best smart home devices in 2025 to upgrade your home

Best MacBook accessories in 2025 for enhanced productivity, personality and comfort

Instant upgrades for a fruitier flip-top

13 January 2025 / 09:00 GMT13 January 2025 / 09:10 GMT

Driving the refreshed Renault Austral put hybrids back on my family car shopping list

A smooth powertrain and lots of space makes this SUV very family-friendly

15 June 2025 / 08:00 BST13 June 2025 / 09:48 BST

Best smart lights in 2025 including light bulbs, light strips and more

Let’s shed some light on all the best smart lights worth considering – which one is the top pick for you?

15 June 2025 / 07:00 BST15 June 2025 / 08:10 BST

Best smart lights in 2025 including light bulbs, light strips and more

Best streaming service for the US in 2025

Here’s our guide to all the best streaming services – Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock and Paramount+

14 June 2025 / 15:00 BST14 June 2025 / 16:10 BST

I got hands on with the next-gen iPad software: has Apple finally fixed iPad multitasking?

It’s third-time lucky with Apple’s latest crack at multitasking on iPad with iPadOS 26. Unless you liked Split View, in which case very, very bad luck. Sorry.

14 June 2025 / 11:00 BST13 June 2025 / 15:39 BST

Best soundbars in 2025 for every budget reviewed

Upgrade your substandard TV speakers with superior sound and Dolby Atmos: we’ve tested the best soundbar for every home setup

14 June 2025 / 07:00 BST14 June 2025 / 08:10 BST