Articles by 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

An ode to the VHS: the format everyone loved to hate

An ode to VHS: the format everyone loved to hate

By Marc Chacksfield published 23 July 16

Opinion The last VCR has been made in Japan, which means VHS as a format is finally dead. For Marc Chacksfield, the fond, fuzzy memories remain...

Sony H.ear On MDR-100ABN review

By Marc Chacksfield published 13 May 16

Recommended

With great noise cancelling and wireless Hi-Res Audio, these headphones will be music to your ears.

Onkyo H500BT review

By Marc Chacksfield published 28 April 16

Packing both Hi-Res Audio abilities and Bluetooth functionality, Onkyo's latest headphones are a treat for the ears.

New Top Gear heading to Netflix is something that will grind Amazon Prime's gears

Netflix snatching new Top Gear will grind Amazon Prime's gears

By Marc Chacksfield published 12 April 16

Opinion Netflix has found the perfect rival to Clarkson's new car show... Top Gear!

The 15 best Star Wars themed gadgets to buy right now

By Marc Chacksfield published 11 April 16

In Depth Fancy an interactive R2-D2 or a Millennium Falcon drone? Then this is the list you're looking for...

Immerse yourself: how the audio experts are bringing 3D sound to VR

By Marc Chacksfield published 30 March 16

VR Week Why audio is key to making virtual reality a reality.

These are the 5 Laws of Virtual Reality, according to the director of Lawnmower Man

These are the 5 Laws of Virtual Reality, according to the director of The Lawnmower Man

By Marc Chacksfield published 29 March 16

VR Week VR is still new and that's why an ethical framework is needed.

The director of Lawnmower Man on the past, present and fantastic future of VR

By Marc Chacksfield published 29 March 16

VR Week The man who made virtual reality a reality speaks to techradar about the current state of VR.

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice review

By Marc Chacksfield published 24 March 16

The ultimate playground premise has been turned into a meaty mess of a movie.

I went to virtual space, man, to meet a spaceman

I went to virtual space, man, to meet spaceman Chris Hadfield

By Marc Chacksfield published 18 March 16

Interview Astronaut Chris Hadfield talks virtual reality, social networks and his favourite ever space walk.

What it's like to ride on a rollercoaster while wearing a VR headset

By Marc Chacksfield published 15 March 16

In Depth Alton Tower's Galactica combines virtual reality and rollercoasters to great effect.

Sonos is making a big push into voice control, but it comes at a cost

By Marc Chacksfield published 10 March 16

Job losses at the Wi-Fi HiFi firm, as it pushes more into voice control and music streaming.

Watch Touch ID get fooled with some clay and Play-Doh

Watch Touch ID get fooled with some Play-Doh

By Marc Chacksfield published 25 February 16

Video Hacking demonstration at MWC shows need for better fingerprint tech.

Latest Daredevil Season 2 trailer shifts focus to Elektra

By Marc Chacksfield published 25 February 16

The devil's in the detail, when it comes to the new Daredevil trailer.

Hands on: Epson Moverio BT-300 review

By Marc Chacksfield published 23 February 16

Not yet rated

MWC 2016 Google Glass rival offers up contextual information for your eyes only.

Meet Starship - the delivery robot that wants to carry your shopping for you

By Marc Chacksfield published 23 February 16

MWC 2016 Get your goods delivered by a robot vehicle, thanks to this Starship trooper.

World's smallest fuel cell charger will power your phone with salt water

By Marc Chacksfield published 22 February 16

MWC 2016 MyFC's Jaq is ready to give your phone a fuel injection.

Mark Zuckerberg: VR is the next social platform - oh, and Minecraft is coming to VR!

By Marc Chacksfield published 21 February 16

MWC 2016 Surprise appearance steals the Samsung show.

This Halo Smart Bracelet allows you to make a phone call with a wrist flick

Halo Smart Band lets you make a phone call by flicking your wrist

By Marc Chacksfield published 21 February 16

MWC 2016 Smart jewellery that has a dual purpose.

How to get rid of the Star Wars theme in Gmail

By Marc Chacksfield published 14 January 16

The Force is surprisingly convoluted with this one…

Hands on: Polaroid ModelSmart 250S review

By Marc Chacksfield published 11 January 16

Not yet rated

CES 2016 From instant photos to 3D modelling – Polaroid goes on a new printing adventure.

Hands on: Pioneer SE-Master1 headphones review

By Marc Chacksfield published 7 January 16

Not yet rated

CES 2016 Pioneer's reference grade cans are the ultimate sound investment - if you don't mind paying the price.

Hands on: Technics SL-1200G review

By Marc Chacksfield published 5 January 16

Not yet rated

CES 2016 The Grand Class edition of Technics' classic turntable is a thing of beauty.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens review - a second opinion

By Marc Chacksfield published 30 December 15

Spoilers Another look at the latest Star Wars, this time with some spoilers.

Heard the one about Mike Tyson, Russell Crowe and a priest on hoverboards?

By Marc Chacksfield published 30 December 15

2015 was the year of the hoverboard and that's why we can't have nice things.

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