Roland Moore-Colyer
Roland Moore-Colyer is a Managing Editor at Tom’s Guide looking after the news vertical, which also happens to be keenly focused on analysis, opinion articles and features around the latest tech and what’s on the horizon. When not commissioning, editing, and extolling the virtues of sharp writing and the five Ws of communication, Roland writes about all manner of tech, but with a focus on phones, laptops, computers, audio products and games.
Before Tom’s Guide, Roland worked as a freelancer for a wide variety of publications, including Future’s own TechRadar, as well as holding editor positions at IT Pro and the likes of The Inquirer and Computer Shopper. And occasionally, he’d meander out of the world of technology journalism and pen a few articles for CAR magazine, including testing a Nissan Leaf and driving along a road that claimed the life of his poor 2001 Vauxhall Corsa.
Outside of work, Roland spends a lot of time wandering through London and looking up at various buildings, often ending up walking into bollards and being laughed at by unsympathetic Brits. When not putting himself at low-key risk, he likes to try his hand at a bit of cooking and works to get better at photography. But most of the time, Roland gets his nose stuck in one of The Expanse books, a new Netflix series or some lengthy open-world game, accompanied by a decent whisky.
Latest articles by Roland Moore-Colyer
![google pixel 8 pro leaked video featuring temperatrure sensor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9sg6N9g6tt25drR7GVp7Ud-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 8 leak is bad news for wireless charging
By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated
Google Pixel 8 Qi wireless charging specs get an early reveal, showing that it'll stick to 12 watts.
![MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 sitting on a patio table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKaEoNvjNpRkyZH74YAq2B-320-80.jpg)
Do not buy a new MacBook Pro until after WWDC 2023 — here's why
By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated
Don't buy a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air M2 until after WWDC 2023; wait ti see the MacBook Air 15-inch.
![an image of the Google Pixel Watch on a wrist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aggufL8zTMq5ZdgR7ocDDP-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel Watch 2 could fix its predecessors’ biggest flaw
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
The Google Pixel Watch 2 could get a big battery boost by swapping the Samsung Exynos 9110 for Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5 Plus chip.
![PS5 DualSense controller with Horizon Forbidden West game](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Es3b2jr3D4kpJ3zpoRdc6N-320-80.jpg)
PS5 offers a better gaming experience than the Xbox Series X
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
The Xbox Series X is a killer console, but the PS5 just offers a more compete and immersive gaming experience.
![a photo of a closed Panasonic Toughbook 40](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nycV4P82SAE4KKwoRm3xgh-320-80.jpg)
We 'broke' one of the world's toughest laptops
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
The Panasonic Toughbook 40 thinks it's hard, so Tom's Guide dropped it from a great height. Here's what happened.
![Facebook Avatars](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KHZZ6fHPyKBSyc7YFnm4ge-320-80.jpg)
How to make your own Facebook avatar
By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated
Here's how to create Facebook's avatars, which have arrived to replace tired emojis.
![Microsoft Store AI hub on Windows 11](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oBkupCbNaSKewJiQXYAts6-320-80.png)
Finally, a good reason to use the Windows 11 Microsoft store: AI apps
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
AI will give you a good reason to use the horrible Microsoft Store on Windows 11.
![apple mixed reality headset render](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zNUnUBQcdjuC6aigytJXHZ-320-80.jpg)
Apple VR/AR headset could transform Mac computing forever — here’s how
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
From extra displays to an Apple metaverse, with the power of Apple Silicon Macs, the Apple VR/AR headset could be a game-changer.
![Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming titles shown Xbox controller and Xbox Series X titles](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MuHXJCguraXv9UiUQoHsBo-320-80.jpg)
If Microsoft puts ads in Game Pass it’s game over for my Xbox Series X love
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Microsoft could put adverts in Game Pass but that would kill my Xbox Series Xpassion.
![A concept image for GTA 6](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KQ3rv5ZpSVJaDH7cQyv4PC-320-80.jpg)
GTA 6 release date looks set for 2024 — here’s the proof
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
GTA 6 release date just got hinted at by Take-Two — we predict the next Grand Theft Auto game will arrive in the fall of 2024.
![Image of Gmail's logo on a laptop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HcGfFSK3LMUndoS6KnaXQb-320-80.jpg)
Your Google account could get deleted — here’s why
By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated
Got an inactive Google account? You might want to log in or lose it.
![A render of the Galaxy S24 Ultra from the back and front in black](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KTF5YecUFk2b9FRjbDSzSo-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip should make iPhone 15 nervous — here's why
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
The next Snapdragon chip could have a big jump in power but still be efficient, which is good news for the Galaxy S24.
![MacBook Air M2 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9wEgdZG6HCJeRBSYvoJoMg-320-80.jpg)
MacBook Air 15-inch should make 13-inch MacBook Pro irrelevant — here's why
By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated
15-inch MacBook Air could be the end of the 13-inch Pro — and it’s about time.
![The Steam app open on the Store page](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eAkmS8xZbEd3eFiVHU5HcY-320-80.jpg)
Steam just gained a very useful feature — here's how to use it
By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated
You can play the first 90 minutes of Dead Space 2023 for free on Steam, letting you try before you buy.
![3D render of the Apple VR/AR headset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DTjwdvWX5e45Q6Kuw8ww2Z-320-80.jpeg)
Apple VR/AR headset price — here's why it's tipped to cost $3,000
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Apple's first virtual and augmented reality headset could have two chips, 12 cameras and a more.
![MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 sitting on a patio table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKaEoNvjNpRkyZH74YAq2B-320-80.jpg)
MacBooks with touchscreens could finally happen — here’s the proof
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
MacBooks with haptic touchscreens could be in the works, thanks to this new Apple patent application.
![Nintendo Switch OLED held between two hands with one of the JoyCons being slid off](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NChXpY2bk2hLC7KmPYRkaS-320-80.jpg)
Nintendo Switch 2 rumor is bad news for the display — we hope this is wrong
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Sharp is working on a LCD display for a new games console, and that could be the Nintendo Switch 2.
![Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/taFwrsk7bgQtpVKByQp7i7-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is getting this life-saving Apple Watch feature
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Samsung Galaxy Watches will finally get an Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification feature to challenge the Apple Watch and Pixel Watch.
![Starfield](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uja4bJARqTUQLgdiVyLVna-320-80.jpg)
If Starfield isn’t a hit, I think it could be game over for Xbox Series X
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Xbox's future success could all be on Starfield’s shoulders — if it has a launch like Redfall, then PS5 could kill the Xbox Series X.
![A stylised screenshot from Redfall](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SSumpHtVQL5Y6aDtiNUitG-320-80.jpg)
Redfall release date, gameplay, reactions and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
Redfall is a new co-op shooter from Arkane and Bethesda coming exclusively to Xbox Series X and PC in summer 2022.
![A photo of an iPhone 14 Plus on a worktop with a lightning cable lying unplugged, just next to the iPhone's lightning port](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v7T6YstDd3ArPJxcHcWd8e-320-80.jpg)
Stop charging your iPhone this way — it can zap your battery capacity
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Ditch the case when charging your iPhone to boost its battery lifespan.
![Ali Wong as Amy, pointing a gun at an iPhone in episode 102 of Beef](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wn4AoqtcAEFis9UWnpN85P-320-80.jpg)
I didn’t expect Netflix's Beef to be one of the best shows of 2023 — but it blew me away
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Beef is one of the best and most surprising shows on Netflix. You really shoud watch it.
![iPad Pro 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qjpn4SD9EqJd2rEYYvYXLA-320-80.jpg)
WTF? The OLED iPad Pro could get an obscene price hike
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
A 13-inch OLED iPad Pro could cost around $1,800, which might be a price hike too far.
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