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

'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.

A couple standing in front of their old Samsung CRT TV

‘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.

Microsoft 365 and Outlook were down for many – here's what went wrong

By Jacob Krol last updated 23 January 26

Microsoft experienced a major outage on January 22 that affected Outlook, Teams, 365 and more. Here's what happened.

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.

The DJI Mini 4K drone in flight with tree backdrop, alongside DJI Mavic 4 Pro in flight with blue sky backdrop

The best drone: my top flying camera picks, for all budgets

By Timothy Coleman last updated 21 January 26

Updated Looking for the best drones with cameras? I've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

The best action camera: we've tested the top models by GoPro, Insta360, DJI and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated 19 January 26

Updated We've tested every action camera worth writing about. Our in-depth guide is designed to help you find the best action camera for your money.

Best GoPro camera: we've tested the finest models you can buy at all price points

By Timothy Coleman last updated 19 January 26

Updated Looking for the best GoPro? We've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

Best beginner DSLR cameras: we've tested top entry-level choices for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated 19 January 26

Updated Our round-up of the best beginner DSLR cameras will help you find the perfect entry-level option for your budget.

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

By Jacob Krol last updated 16 January 26

X was down for many users today – here's how its latest outage played out.

Verizon outage: Service restored after a 'software issue' — here’s everything we know and how to get the $20 credit

By Jacob Krol last updated 15 January 26

The carrier has confirmed it was caused by a 'software issue'

Photo diptych: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera in the hand, and Sony ZV-E1 camera shooting a vlog

The best vlogging cameras: we've tested top choices for content creators

By Timothy Coleman last updated 15 January 26

Updated My guide to the best cameras for vlogging rounds up all of our top picks for on-the-move video creators, at all price points.

Top plate of theFujifilm X100VI in the hand

The best compact cameras: we've tried and tested these take anywhere models

By Timothy Coleman last updated 15 January 26

Updated Our best compact camera guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.