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

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #345 (Tuesday, February 11 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #344 (Monday, February 10 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Pixel 9a leak reveals Google's budget phone keeps this disappointing design feature
By Alan Martin published
It looks like Google’s upcoming smartphone will still have a chunky frame around the screen.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #343 (Sunday, February 9 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Apple MacBook Air M4 and iPad Air upgrades could follow the iPhone SE 4
By Alan Martin published
No date given, but existing stock is “dwindling”, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #342 (Saturday, February 8 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #341 (Friday, February 7 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #340 (Thursday, February 6 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #339 (Wednesday, February 5 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #338 (Tuesday, February 4 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #337 (Monday, February 3 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra torture test is a step backwards from last year’s model
By Alan Martin published
A screen that’s more prone to scratches and camera rings that pop off with help from a razer knife.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #336 (Sunday, February 2 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Apple AR glasses for Mac reportedly cancelled — here’s why
By Alan Martin published
Mac-connected glasses could be the latest augmented reality cancellation from Apple.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #335 (Saturday, February 1 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #334 (Friday, January 31 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #333 (Thursday, January 30 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #332 (Wednesday, January 29 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #331 (Tuesday, January 28 2025)
By Alan Martin published
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NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #330 (Monday, January 27 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 CPU spec looks very different to S25
By Alan Martin published
The Exynos 2500 chipset rumored to power the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 seems very different to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite in the Galaxy S25.

NYT Strands today — hints, spangram and answers for game #329 (Sunday, January 26 2025)
By Alan Martin published
We help you find today's Strands answers with some useful hints and tips to win.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 could get this game changing health feature
By Alan Martin published
'Very excited about the progress we are making.'
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