James Laird, Author at Stuff

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Location: London, UK

About: James has been covering gadgets and other cool tech stuff for more than 10 years, most recently as the Sports and TV Streaming Editor at TechRadar. Before that, he was News and Features Editor at Trusted Reviews, where he developed a love of big phones and even bigger headlines. In his spare time, he can usually be found behaving badly on a golf course or watching the New England Patriots.

Articles by James Laird

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Best Amazon Echo 2024: which Alexa speaker is right for you?

Find the Echo that meets your needs

28 March 2024 / 10:03 GMT28 March 2024 / 10:04 GMT

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Best Kindle 2024: which Amazon e-reader is right for you?

We’ve tested every Amazon e-reader to recommend the very best Kindle for every bookworm and budget

28 March 2024 / 09:52 GMT28 March 2024 / 09:52 GMT

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27 secret WhatsApp tricks and tips you (probably) didn’t know

How to use WhatsApp like an absolute boss with our killer tips

18 March 2024 / 21:00 GMT18 March 2024 / 21:10 GMT

27 secret WhatsApp tricks and tips you (probably) didn’t know

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Nintendo Switch Pro news, rumours, specs and more

When will we be able to Switch it up to a new console?

20 February 2024 / 08:42 GMT20 February 2024 / 08:43 GMT

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The best alternative Christmas songs to listen to this year

Supermarkets polluting your ears with Cliff’s drippiest ditties? Strike back with Stuff’s seasonal selection.

24 December 2023 / 08:00 GMT24 December 2023 / 08:10 GMT

The best alternative Christmas songs to listen to this year

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How to take better 360-degree panoramic photos this Christmas

Spread festive cheer and only festive cheer this year

24 December 2023 / 05:00 GMT24 December 2023 / 05:10 GMT

How to take better 360-degree panoramic photos this Christmas

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14 best Amazon Fire TV tips, tricks and hidden features

These top tips will make sure you’re getting the best out of those boxset marathons.

2 November 2023 / 10:33 GMT2 November 2023 / 15:33 GMT

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29 Facebook Messenger tips, tricks and secrets you need to know

Upgrade your bantz today

25 October 2023 / 16:39 BST25 October 2023 / 16:40 BST

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Apple’s AirPods Max are still $70/£50 off in epic Prime Day deal

Banging sound at a banging price

11 October 2023 / 10:40 BST11 October 2023 / 10:34 BST

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21 of the best Sonos tips and tricks to unleash your setup’s true potential

Feast your ears on these expert hacks

13 April 2023 / 14:23 BST13 April 2023 / 14:27 BST

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Samsung Galaxy S23 specs, news, price and release date latest

The S23 series is coming today! Here’s what we know about it so far.

1 February 2023 / 10:47 GMT1 February 2023 / 17:05 GMT

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8 amazing Apple AirPods tips and tricks you need to know about

Customise, accessorise and revolutionise your little wireless friends…

8 January 2023 / 12:00 GMT8 January 2023 / 12:10 GMT

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

What’s the best gaming console? That’s a question gamers have debated for as long as consoles have existed. The truth is, it’s one of the most subjective discussions in the world of technology. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you figure out which one might be the best option for you. Of course, […]

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

Best mid-range laptop in 2025 for work, gaming and more

Looking to buy the best mid-range laptop? It’s a smart move. Why splurge over a grand on a machine if you won’t fully utilise all its premium features? Like mid-range phones, mid-range laptops once meant compromises in performance and speed, but fortunately, technology has come a long way. Today, you can find sleek, fast notebooks […]

TEST 15TH APRIL – Best foldable phone 2024: next-gen flip phones reviewed and rated

With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best smartphones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. Think folding phones are just a hinged gimmick? Think again: the best foldable phones are about as versatile as handsets get […]

Test 2 reviews

Introduction It wasn’t too far back into PC gaming history that “integrated graphics” was considered a curse word. An Asus ROG device without a dedicated GPU would’ve been unthinkable. Madness, even. Fast forward to 2025, though, and the Z13 Flow is very much flying solo in the graphics department – yet I couldn’t be happier. […]