Gareth Beavis

Gareth Beavis

Formerly Global Editor in Chief

Gareth has been part of the consumer technology world in a career spanning three decades. He started life as a staff writer on the fledgling TechRadar, and has grew with the site (primarily as phones, tablets and wearables editor) until becoming Global Editor in Chief in 2018. Gareth has written over 4,000 articles for TechRadar, has contributed expert insight to a number of other publications, chaired panels on zeitgeist technologies, presented at the Gadget Show Live as well as representing the brand on TV and radio for multiple channels including Sky, BBC, ITV and Al-Jazeera. Passionate about fitness, he can bore anyone rigid about stress management, sleep tracking, heart rate variance as well as bemoaning something about the latest iPhone, Galaxy or OLED TV.

Articles by: Gareth Beavis

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review

By Gareth Beavis published

Best in Class

Updated Amazing camera, awesome build, splendid power: Samsung has improved hugely on an award-winning phone.

Samsung Galaxy S8 review

By Gareth Beavis published

Recommended

Updated Apart from a very high price and biometric issues, the Galaxy S8 in a triumphant mix of tech and design

The Halo Sport 2 electrically shocks your brain into helping you learn to juggle

By Gareth Beavis published

We tried out these new and upgraded headphones, with better sound but the same electrical currents in your brain.

Hands on: OptiShokz Revvez review

By Gareth Beavis published

Not yet rated

CES 2019 A little chunky, but cool to have your music pumped into your head - not your ears - by your glasses

Hands on: Royole FlexPai review

By Gareth Beavis, John McCann published

Not yet rated

Updated The Royole FlexPai could be the future of smartphones – with a few tweaks

Who doesn't want a magic chair to help them run a little faster?

By Gareth Beavis published

Running Man of Tech There’s nothing like jiggling and getting rubbed in front of dozens of people to ease the ache of a run.

Aftershokz Xtrainerz headphones will finally get you excited about swimming

By Gareth Beavis published

CES 2019 These bone-conducting wireless headphones offer an easier way to get tunes while in the pool.

HTC's Vive Cosmos VR headset is amazing - and frustrating - in equal measure

By Gareth Beavis published

CES 2019 Opinion: We got a glimpse of an amazing future from HTC, but is it the one that will appear?

Disney talks world's first Mickey Mouse ride and drops big Star Wars hint too

By Gareth Beavis published

CES 2019 Ever wanted to ride in Mickey's world? Panasonic is teaming with Disney to do just that.

Jabra Elite 85h headphones change sound and invoke Alexa without a single touch

By Gareth Beavis published

CES 2019 With 32-hour battery life, Jabra claims it can change your audio as you move about town.

Could the Nokia 9 Pureview be the best camera phone of 2019?

By Gareth Beavis published

The new Nokia phone contains five cameras - could that give it the snapping edge?

LG G8 release date set for March with 3D cameras but no 5G

By Gareth Beavis published

LG's new flagship phone will be joined by a new device to service next-gen speeds.

This Apple launch Bad Lip Reading parody is the best thing you'll see today

By Gareth Beavis published

Watch Cook and Co unveil the Debonk Debonk and Apple Wish Prince

Samsung Bixby now supports UK English and other new languages on Note 9

By Gareth Beavis published

If you’re tired of an American Bixby, Note 9 users are getting a taste of the next generation

Google Pixel 3 gets big price drop offer to entice Christmas buyers

By Gareth Beavis published

Google’s Pixel 3 offer sees it price match competitors, but has some odd extra offers too

Garmin Forerunner 645 Music review

By Gareth Beavis published

Garmin’s running watches have been among the best around - and now one crucial missing element has been added in.

Do you always get the best discounts on Black Friday?

By Gareth Beavis published

An investigation into Black Friday suggests you need to do your research before buying

Samsung Gear Sport review

Samsung Gear Sport review

By Gareth Beavis published

Updated Slimmer and swimmier than the Gear S3… but that’s basically it.

Moov Now review

By Gareth Beavis published

Updated While lacking in a few small areas, the Now is a discreet, powerful and brilliant fitness tracker.

Samsung Gear S3 review

By Gareth Beavis published

Updated A great smartwatch that's only let down by a lack of apps - but now offers iPhone compatibility too.

Should I buy the Samsung HW-K450 2.1 Wireless Sound Bar?

By Gareth Beavis published

A soundbar will create a cinematic experience in your own home – but is this the one for you?

iPhone 6S review

iPhone 6S review

By Gareth Beavis published

Updated The iPhone 6S is precisely the phone we expected – same chassis, big upgrades inside. But are they really enough?

Kindle Voyage review

Amazon Kindle Voyage review

By Gareth Beavis published

UPDATED A superb device that takes digital reading to the next level - but are you willing to pay the whopping price?

New iPad Pro range brings Portrait Mode to Apple's tablets

By Gareth Beavis published

If you like the idea of taking a great selfie with a massive piece of tech, Apple's now got you covered

Apple October 2018 launch: the new iPad and MacBook as it happened

By Gareth Beavis published

Tim Cook took to the stage earlier today to share details of the new iPad Pro, Mac Mini and MacBook Air.

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