Alan Martin
Freelance contributor Alan has been writing about tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.
Latest articles by Alan Martin

Cuisinart's new Propel+ 3-in-1 might be the best value grill of 2025 — here's why
By Alan Martin published
Cuisinart's new gas grill that can also griddle and cook pizza — and it's astonishingly well-priced.

iPhone 17 Pro Max again tipped for RAM increase — and it's probably to do with AI
By Alan Martin published
Analyst doubles down on 12GB claim, but another believes it’ll be a Pro Max exclusive.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #361 (Thursday, February 27 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Google Pixel 9a price just leaked — and it's way cheaper than iPhone 16e
By Alan Martin published
It looks like the newest Pixel will match the pricing of its predecessor.

iPhone Flip tipped to eliminate the biggest design flaw with foldable phones — here's how
By Alan Martin published
Apple’s first foldable to “eliminate the crease at all costs, regardless of price”, report claims.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #360 (Wednesday, February 26 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Anthropic just launched Claude 3.7 Sonnet with new 'hybrid reasoning model' — and it could be a game changer
By Alan Martin published
Claude 3.7 Sonnet has arrived from Anthropic containing a "hybrid reasoning" model that lets the user select how much time the AI thinks about a response.

Motorola Razr Plus 2025 leak reveals a new color — meet 'Rio Red'
By Alan Martin published
Motorola's upcoming version of the Razr Plus looks like it'll be introducing a classy new colorway to the mix.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #359 (Tuesday, February 25 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

'Daredevil: Born Again' — everything we know so far about this Marvel show
By Alix Blackburn last updated
Seven years after the popular Netflix series ended, Charlie Cox is set to return as the beloved Daredevil in "Daredevil: Born Again" in March 2025.

Apple Intelligence could get Gemini alongside ChatGPT — here's why that's a big deal
By Alan Martin published
Code dive suggests Apple Intelligence users may be able to pick Google Gemini as the AI assistant to help them out in future.

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air could launch in the next few weeks — what we know
By Alan Martin published
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reiterates that Apple is “gearing up for a release in March”.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #358 (Monday, February 24 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Nothing Phone 3a video leak hints at mystery button’s AI purpose
By Alan Martin published
“Essential Space” activated by side button, which “organizes content and generates action points”.

Smeg Retro Kitchen Scale brings a touch of '50s charm to the countertop
By Alan Martin published
Smeg’s latest scale combines timeless design with accuracy and modern features.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deleted video just revealed how thin it is and key specs
By Alan Martin published
Super-thin Samsung flagship briefly appeared on YouTube — and someone spotted another unreleased phone in a second video too.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #357 (Sunday, February 23 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Google's overheating safety update for Fitbit is tanking battery life
By Alan Martin published
A drop of over 80% in some cases.

YouTube’s cheaper ad-free version could launch imminently in America
By Alan Martin published
Premium Lite could be back on the table, giving a cheaper option to those who get their music elsewhere.

Apple News Plus just got a delicious update for foodies — and there’s something for non-subscribers too
By Alan Martin published
The release of iOS 18.4 will bring “tens of thousands of recipes” and more food content to Apple News Plus.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #356 (Saturday, February 22 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Apple’s C2 modem is reportedly in the works – but which iPhone will get it first?
By Alan Martin published
The follow-up to the iPhone 16e’s modem is already in development.

Nothing Phone (3a) leaks in jaw-dropping renders — a sleek stunner is coming!
By Alan Martin published
Leak also plugs the gaps on missing specs of the upcoming budget handsets.
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