Marc Chacksfield

Marc Chacksfield

Marc Chacksfield is the Editor In Chief, Shortlist.com at DC Thomson. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.

Articles by: Marc Chacksfield

HAL to the chief: Chris Nolan’s 2001: A Space Odyssey restoration is a stunning achievement

By Marc Chacksfield published

Opinion Some things are better left untouched by digital upgrades.

Emporio Armani Connected: screen

Emporio Armani Connected review

By Marc Chacksfield published

This fashion-focused, fully fledged smartwatch looks great on the wrist but there are a few features we really wished it had.

Amazon Prime saves blockbuster sci-fi show The Expanse from obscurity

By Marc Chacksfield published

Updated Bezos and co find space for Syfy's space drama.

Alexa did send a private conversation to a random person but there is a reason

By Marc Chacksfield published

Amazon confirms that an audio message was sent and tries to explain how this actually happened.

Twitch is going on a 500-episode Doctor Who streaming binge

By Marc Chacksfield published

Classic Doctor Who episodes to be streamed by the service over a seven-week period.

Best toys: smart toys for kids of all ages

By Marc Chacksfield, Dom Reseigh-Lincoln published

Updated The best connected toys for play time and beyond.

Netflix grabs rights to two movies from Cannes, the festival it didn't attend

By Marc Chacksfield published

Netflix is Happy As Lazzaro with the movies it's acquired, but fails to get the Cannes opener.

IBM gets green light for AI-managed traffic lights

By Marc Chacksfield published

The next big thing to be controlled by AI: traffic lights.

Hollywood’s taking over YouTube: Robert Downey Jr heads there to talk AI

By Marc Chacksfield published

New eight-part series focuses on artificial intelligence.

Classics, what classics? 85% of Netflix’s money is spent on original content

By Marc Chacksfield published

Netflix is spending big, on its own stuff.

Netflix gets its first TV BAFTA but it's not the one you expected

By Marc Chacksfield published

Netflix finally gets a BAFTA win but misses out on Best Drama.

Someone is tricking voice assistants with white noise and secret commands

By Marc Chacksfield published

Silence isn’t golden when it comes to these secret voice commands.

These are Netflix’s 'Recommended Smart TVs' for 2018

By Marc Chacksfield published

These TVs will offer up the best Netflix experience, according to Netflix.

Microsoft to buy Netflix? It’s going to happen, according to this analyst

By Marc Chacksfield published

Could Netflix be Microsoft's way into the lucrative world of streaming?

Netflix may not be at Cannes but it could be about to buy its biggest movie

By Marc Chacksfield published

Everybody Knows could soon be streaming on Netflix.

I watched Star Wars: The Last Jedi with some droids and it was beeping marvelous

By Marc Chacksfield published

In Depth Sphero’s pack of ‘bots make for great movie buddies.

Sphero R2-Q5 review

By Marc Chacksfield published

Recommended

This little-known droid is canon in the Star Wars universe and limited edition in the shops.

Suzy Snooze review

By Marc Chacksfield published

A baby monitor, sleeping aid and nightlight - all wrapped in one super-cute package.

RED and Facebook teaming to make the ultimate VR camera

By Marc Chacksfield published

Facebook to bring the virtual, RED to bring the reality.

Netflix remixing Arrested Development proves the future of TV isn’t fixed

By Marc Chacksfield published

Opinion Arrested Development season four has been remixed and recut and we have streaming to thank.

Sonos home theater system with Alexa and HDMI teased

By Marc Chacksfield published

New filing suggests that Sonos is getting back into the home theater game, with a brand-new smart speaker.

Netflix isn't revolutionary but has improved television, says CEO

By Marc Chacksfield published

Want to see revolution in the TV world? Then head to YouTube, not Netflix.

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is a free update to FIFA 18 and out in May

By Marc Chacksfield published

Shrewd move by EA to make the new FIFA World Cup an update to an existing game.

A promo shot of Netflix series Lost In Space

Netflix’s next big focus: more fantasy and sci-fi movies and shows

By Marc Chacksfield published

More science fiction content is the order of the day, for Netflix.

Netflix is good for indie movies, according to this Avengers: Infinity Wars star

By Marc Chacksfield published

Elizabeth Olsen believes platforms like Netflix and Facebook are helping independent film.

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